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Brad R. Sayre, Kansas City, MO US
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20090196412 | System and method for orders and troubles metric attribution identification and aggregation - A system and method for identifying, marking, retaining and aggregating attribute metrics for service order and trouble tickets (ticket data) may be performed as the service order and trouble tickets are loaded into a central data repository to allow user summary reports to be created. Ticket data may be received from remote data repositories by a central repository. The ticket data by then be stored in data records at the central location, then attributes of the ticket data may be calculated. A summary table of the ticket data may then be stored at the central repository, which the metric data in the summary table being updated as records are processed. A report of the attributes may then be generated directly from the summary table. | 08-06-2009 |
Chad Sayre, Columbia, MO US
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20110119996 | COMPOSITE BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT - A biomass fuel compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes a body having a combustible biomass composition and an adhesive additive. The adhesive additive includes a starch and a hydroxide. Further additives may also be provided, which include a silicate additive, a viscosity additive, a preservative, and a BTU additive, wherein each of the silicate additive, the viscosity additive, the preservative, and the BTU additive are combustible materials. Various geometries and compositions for the biomass fuel compact are also provided by the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
20110119997 | BIOMASS FUEL COMPACT PROCESSING METHOD - A method of processing a biomass fuel compact is provided by the present disclosure that includes comprising combining a composition of combustible biomass materials, comminuting the composition of biomass materials, drying the comminuted composition of biomass materials, and adding an adhesive to the biomass materials, the adhesive comprising a starch and a hydroxide. Further additives are also provided, which include a silicate, a viscosity agent, a preservative, and a BTU additive. The composite biomass is processed into a shapeform, and then the shapeform is partitioned into individual pieces that are compatible with existing powerplants. In one form, the processing is performed at lower temperatures such that an endothermic reaction of the biomass materials and adhesive results. | 05-26-2011 |
20110191256 | SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS OF CO-LOCATED FACILITIES - A system and method for energy use is provided that includes a sustainability campus of co-located facilities, with associated facilities such as an energy development center, a source, and a processing or collection facility. The sustainability campus incorporates design principles and processes to decrease environmental impact per unit energy usage, increase waste reuse within the sustainability campus, and increase the receipt of financial credits. | 08-04-2011 |
20130304656 | SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS OF CO-LOCATED FACILITIES - A system and method for energy use is provided that includes a sustainability campus or district of co-located facilities, with associated facilities such as an energy development center, a source, and a processing or collection facility. The sustainability campus or district incorporates design principles and processes to decrease environmental impact per unit energy usage, increase waste reuse within the sustainability campus or district, and increase the receipt of financial credits. | 11-14-2013 |
Chad Sayre, Mexico, MO US
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20150088582 | SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS OF CO-LOCATED FACILITIES - A system and method for energy use is provided that includes a sustainability campus of co-located facilities, with associated facilities such as an energy development center, a source, and a processing or collection facility. The sustainability campus incorporates design principles and processes to decrease environmental impact per unit energy usage, increase waste reuse within the sustainability campus, and increase the receipt of financial credits. | 03-26-2015 |
20150088583 | SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS OF CO-LOCATED FACILITIES - A system and method for energy use is provided that includes a sustainability campus or district of co-located facilities, with associated facilities such as an energy development center, a source, and a processing or collection facility. The sustainability campus or district incorporates design principles and processes to decrease environmental impact per unit energy usage, increase waste reuse within the sustainability campus or district, and increase the receipt of financial credits. | 03-26-2015 |
20150203775 | BIOMASS FIRE-LOG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A fuel package comprising a biomass fire-log bound by an adhesive consisting of a starch and a hydroxide and at least one ignition aid is provided along with a method of manufacturing the same. | 07-23-2015 |
Chauncey B. Sayre, Irvine, CA US
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20090263357 | Therapeutic Reprogramming, Hybrid Stem Cells and Maturation - Therapeutically programmed cells and methods for making such cells are provided. Therapeutically programmed cells are stem cells which have been matured such that they represent either a more differentiated state or a less differentiated state after contact with stimulatory factors. The therapeutically reprogrammed cells are suitable for cellular regenerative therapy and have the potential to differentiate into more committed cell lineages. Additionally, hybrid stem cells suitable for therapeutic reprogramming and cellular regenerative therapy are provided. | 10-22-2009 |
Chauncey B. Sayre, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120129224 | Method and apparatus for changing one type of cell into another type of cell - A method and apparatus converts host cells of a first type into cells of a second type when the host cells are placed in intimate contact with donor cells of the second type. Under predetermined conditions there is transport of a sufficient number of mRNA molecules from the donor cells into the host cells to reprogram the host cells into the second type. The host and donor cells may be subjected to while in intimate contact to a transporting force that enables the mRNA molecules of the donor cells to penetrate an outer membrane wall of host cells without damaging the membrane wall. The transporting force may include an electric field, a magnetic field, or a combined electric field and magnetic field. | 05-24-2012 |
20150247120 | Method for Reprogramming Canine Testicular Cells - Canine testes cells can be isolated, cultured, and enriched for spermatogonial stem cells. The canine spermatogonial stem cells can be induced to pluripotency through a relatively simple protocol. These pluripotent cells can be induced to differentiate to various cell- or tissue-types as necessary, and used for therapeutic repair of damaged or diseased cells in canines or to perform veterinary research. | 09-03-2015 |
Chauncey Bigelow Sayre, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120104979 | Phase change pulse engine - A phase change pulse engine includes a superconducting magnet and a control circuit including a power supply and a capacitor. A changing magnetic field creates a magnetic coupling for a mechanical drive. The capacitor is connected to the power supply and the magnet's coil through a switching and timing control circuit to initially charge the capacitor. With the coil isolated from the capacitor, electric current from the capacitor is discharged through the coil to create the magnetic coupling. After a predetermined period of time, an electrical connection is re-established between the capacitor and the coil to recharge the capacitor. This generates a pulse of electrical energy that is periodically applied to the coil with the capacitor isolated from the coil. The pulse of electrical energy includes make up energy due to capacitor losses. | 05-03-2012 |
Curt Sayre, Atlanta, GA US
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20140056838 | Recreational Water with Improved Interaction with Skin, Hair and Eyes - The feel of skin and hair and the manageability of hair exposed to recreational water is improved by the addition of select organic polymers, e.g., charged organic polymers such as cationic organic polymers containing multiple charges. In one embodiment, excellent results are achieved when the added organic polymer(s) include polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds such as poly-DADMAC. The cationic organic polymers of the invention do not interfere with the activity of other recreational water treatments such as halogen releasing compounds and do not decompose due to the presence of halogen releasing water sanitizers, generate a detectable odor or impart noticeable color to the recreational water. | 02-27-2014 |
Curtis Sayre, Atlanta, GA US
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20090111088 | RAPID ASSESSMENT OF UPPER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS - A method for rapidly assessing upper respiratory conditions is provided. More specifically, the method involves contacting a sample obtained from the upper respiratory tract of a host with a test strip. The test strip contains an indicator that provides a broad spectrum response in the presence of bacteria, mold, yeast, or other microorganisms that is different than its response in the presence of viruses. This allows for a rapid and simple assessment as to whether the test sample is infected with a virus or some other microorganism. To help a clinician identify the proper course of treatment, it may also be desirable to obtain further information about the particular type of microorganism present. In this regard, the test strip contains any array of one or more differentiating indicators that provides a certain spectral response in the presence of different types of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of gram-negative bacteria, but a completely different spectral response in the presence of gram-positive bacteria. Likewise, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of Rhinoviruses (associated with the common cold), but a different response in the presence of Influenza viruses. Detection of the spectral response provided by the indicators may thus allow for rapid differentiation between different types of microorganisms. | 04-30-2009 |
20090221061 | Array for Rapid Detection of a Microorganism - A method for detecting a microorganism or class of microorganisms is provided. More specifically, the method employs an array that contains a plurality of discrete regions (referred to as “addresses”) spaced apart on a solid support in a predetermined pattern. The addresses are selected so that the array provides a distinct spectral response (e.g., pattern of colors) or “fingerprint” for a particular microorganism or class of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of one microorganism or class of microoryanisms (e.g., gram-negative bacteria), but provide a completely different spectral response in the presence of another microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-positive bacteria). Detection of the spectral response provided by the array may thus allow for differentiation between microorganisms. | 09-03-2009 |
20140027358 | Water Treatment System - A system for dispensing water treatment compositions into a pool, spa, or other body of water is disclosed, which system provides a visible cue that the water treatment is properly dispersing and also provides a visible cue when the desired amount of water treatment has been dispensed. The system comprises a dispenser and the water treatment composition contained within the body of the dispenser, which dispenser and which system provides a readily visual cue that when the water treatment dose has been fully, or in some cases mostly or partially dispersed. For example, the dispenser sinks when fully dosed and resurfaces when empty, and in particular embodiments the water treatment comprises a means for generating visible gas bubbles and/or producing a color stream as the treatment dissolves. | 01-30-2014 |
Curtis N. Sayre, Atlanta, GA US
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20100062543 | Polyelectrolytic Internal Calibration System of a Flow-Through Assay - A flow-through assay for detecting the quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The flow-through assay contains a porous membrane that is in fluid communication with probe conjugates that contain a specific binding member and a detectable probe. The porous membrane also defines a detection zone and a calibration zone. The calibration zone contains a polyelectrolyte substantially non-diffusively immobilized on the porous membrane. The polyelectrolyte is capable of generating a detectable calibration signal that can be readily compared (visually, quantitatively, and the like) to a detection signal to determine the amount of analyte in the test sample. | 03-11-2010 |
Garrett Steward Sayre, Yorktown, VA US
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20090204432 | Physicians' Safety Terminal - The Physicians' Safety Terminal, PST, uses a computer download of the physician's desk reference, PDR, or similar data as one source of reference input. The other primary source of data input is the patient's medical profile. The PST automatically calculates the perceived safety of each medication with the risk factor in the patient's profile. On the side of this approximately 3 inch by 3½ inch device is a green, red, and yellow light. If the red light shows the doctor must realize that the medication is strongly counter indicated. Yellow means use caution and green means there are no exceptional warning signs. The PST also gives a graphic read out of the possible side effects of each drug typed into the patient's profile. At the end of the work shift the PST is then plugged into a central computer for any downloads of new data. | 08-13-2009 |
Garrett Stewart Sayre, Newport News, VA US
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20150288227 | Opposing Fields Generator - The Opposing Fields Generator is an energy producing device using opposing magnetic fields to produce energy through the implementation of any combination of strategic gearing, displacement, and shielding technologies to allow movement. This invention overcomes the problem of fixed magnetic fields interfering with one another at the point where a moving armature or other motion device cannot continue its movement by displacing one or more of the magnets' magnetic fields in order to redirect the magnetic energy to allow the rotor or other moving part to pass by and continue to make repeated rotations (or other movements) without the need to use any exterior energy sources. | 10-08-2015 |
Garrett Stewart Sayre, Yorktown, VA US
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20090309372 | Magnaforce generator - The MagnaForce Generator is an energy producing device using magnetic force in a way that allows continuous movement to produce energy. The device described above where one or more of the magnets are attached to a device which moves the magnet(s) to maximize the free flow of the movement created by the magnetic fields. Most likely magnets in a circle with a spinning magnet on a shaft in the middle The device described incorporates piston(s) which retreats into a cylinder to avoid opposing forces from or related to the primary rotational device that do not complement the production of energy and that emerge to assist in the production. The device incorporates materials that redirect the magnetic fields to maximize the production of energy. The device described might incorporate any pre-existing braking device. The device described might incorporate a pre-existing generating device. The device described might incorporate a locomotive device. | 12-17-2009 |
James Sayre, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20120190989 | DISTRIBUTED EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE BIOMEDICAL STRUCTURE AND CONDITION - Systems and methods are disclosed that use wireless coupling of energy for operation of both external and internal devices, including external sensor arrays and implantable devices. The signals conveyed may be electronic, optical, acoustic, biomechanical, and others to provide in situ sensing and monitoring of internal anatomies and implants using a wireless, biocompatible electromagnetic powered sensor systems. | 07-26-2012 |
Jeffrey P. Sayre, Naperville, IL US
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20140284126 | Integrated Service Center - An integrated service center has an outward facing wall. A first and second section are recessed from the outward facing wall, each with a plurality of walls and a lower end, which forms an opening in the lower end and extends to the outward facing wall. The first section has a fluid access point disposed at an angle between 30 and 60 degrees below a reference plane. The second section has an electrical access point. A door assembly is mounted to move between an open and closed, which abuts the outward facing wall and covers the first section when closed. | 09-25-2014 |
Jeffrey Paul Sayre, Naperville, IL US
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20130153063 | Hydraulic Fitting For Bulkhead Mounting With Key Shaped Cross Section - A hydraulic fitting is used to fluidly connect hydraulic hoses on opposite sides of a bulkhead of a machine. The bulkhead is clamped between a flange of the hydraulic fitting and a nut. One set of threads of the hydraulic fitting is split by a flat surface to create a cross section with a key shape that is received in only one orientation through a matched key shaped mounting bore in the bulkhead. The key shape interaction prevents the hydraulic fitting from rotating when installed in the bulkhead. | 06-20-2013 |
20130291679 | Load Isolation Bracket - A load isolating device may be defined by a plate-style bracket having a planar body and a plurality of tabs arranged about the body. Each tab may define a peripheral extremity of the body, extending outwardly thereof and situated substantially within the same plane as the body. Each tab may have a particular width, and may include a neck defined by a fillet having a predetermined radius, both tab width and fillet radius being sized and configured to absorb load forces through elastic deformation. As such, the tabs may elastically deform under load to minimize any deformation of the planar body of the device, which in the disclosed embodiment may be formed of an elastic metal plate. Each tab may have the same thickness as the planar body, and both the tabs and the planar body of the device may comprise the same material. | 11-07-2013 |
20130313398 | Exterior Mounting Apparatus for Interior Component - A load isolation mounting apparatus may be secured to one side of a machine frame wall to support a machine component in a position closely adjacent the opposite side of the wall. The mounting apparatus may include a mounting plate having a generally planar body to which the machine component may be secured. An aperture in the machine frame wall may accommodate a support flange that may be affixed to the mounting plate and extend through the aperture for securement of the mounting plate to the isolation mount apparatus affixed to the other side of the wall. As such, the isolation mounting apparatus may be affixed to an exterior machine frame wall for protecting an interiorly positioned mounting plate, and particularly a machine component secured thereto, from potentially harmful forces, including vibrations. | 11-28-2013 |
Johannes Sayre, Kingston, NY US
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20090245518 | SECURE COMMUNICATIONS IN COMPUTER CLUSTER SYSTEMS - A system to improve communication security in cluster machine processing may include interconnected computers that can jointly process data. The system may also include a shared secret key used by each of the interconnected computers to encrypt, decrypt, and/or authenticate data being sent, or received, from one of the interconnected computers to another of the interconnected computers. The system may further include a new shared secret key used by each of the interconnected computers to encrypt, decrypt, and/or authenticate data being sent, or received, from one of the interconnected computers to another of the interconnected computers. In addition, the new shared secret key may coexist with the shared secret key without adversely affecting the joint processing of data performed by the plurality of interconnected computers. | 10-01-2009 |
John David Sayre, Murphy, TX US
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20090172487 | Multiple pBIST Controllers - A system on a single integrated circuit chip (SoC) includes a plurality of operational circuits to be tested. A plurality of programmable built-in self-test (pBIST) controllers is connected to respective ones of the plurality of operational circuits in a manner that allows the pBIST controllers to test the respective operation circuits in parallel. An interface is connected to each of the plurality of pBIST controllers for connection to an external tester to facilitate programming of each of the plurality of pBIST controllers by the external tester, such that the plurality of pBIST controllers are operable to test the plurality of operational circuits in parallel and report the results of the parallel tests to the external tester, thereby reducing test time. | 07-02-2009 |
Kirk D. Sayre, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20160042180 | BEHAVIOR SPECIFICATION, FINDING MAIN, AND CALL GRAPH VISUALIZATIONS - A process transforms compiled software into a semantic form. The process transforms the code into a semantic form. The process analyzes behavior functionality by processing precise programming behavior abstractions stored in a memory and classifies the code as malware based on the code behavior. Another method identifies the starting point of execution of a compiled program. The method calculates a complexity measure by calculating the number of potential execution paths of local functions; identifies the number of arguments passed to local functions; and identifies the starting point of execution of the compiled program. Another method provides interactive, dynamic visualization of a group of related functions wherein a user can explore the rendered graph and select a specific function and display functions that are color coded by their ancestral relation and their function call distance to the selected function. | 02-11-2016 |
Kris Sayre, Alexandria, MN US
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20150136255 | PIPE HAVING SLITS - A pipe is disclosed. The pipe may comprise an inner wall, an outer wall coupled to the inner wall and including a plurality of corrugation crests and a plurality of corrugation valleys, and a plurality of slits positioned within the corrugation valleys, wherein the slits may be evenly spaced relative to each other around an entire circumference of the pipe. | 05-21-2015 |
Martha Sayre, Westchester, CA US
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20120246811 | Disposable Toilet Seat Protector & Methods of Use Thereof - Embodiments of the invention are directed to disposable toilet seat protector. In one embodiment, a toilet seat cover may include a seat portion having an opening approximately center thereto and a skirt portion on an outer periphery thereto. The seat portion may have a polygonal configuration; however, other geometric configurations are within the scope of the invention. The opening may be defined by a collar. Elastic may define a border between the cover and the skirt. A neck or handle portion may be located at a back portion of the cover providing a means for a user to position the cover on a toilet seat. In one embodiment, a toilet seat cover may include a seat portion having an opening approximately center thereto and a skirt portion on an outer periphery thereto. The seat portion may have an oval configuration; however, other geometric configurations are within the scope of the invention. The opening may be defined by a collar. Elastic may define a border between the cover and the skirt. A neck or handle portion may be located at a back portion of the cover providing a means for a user to position the cover on a toilet seat. | 10-04-2012 |
Matt Sayre, Portland, OR US
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20140039652 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE DATA SYSTEM AND METHOD - An athletic performance data system has an athletic field data collection system for obtaining athletic performance data and athlete identifying information for plural athletes at an athletic performance event. An athletic data host server receives the athletic performance test data and athlete identifying information from the athletic field data collection system, and the athletic performance data and athlete identifying information are posted to an athletic performance web site in a separate, personalized page for each of the plural athletes. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael Sayre, Kansas City, MO US
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20100263243 | GREETING CARD WITH SLIDING PANEL ACTIVATION - A greeting card includes a body portion that defines an interior cavity. A sentiment panel is slidably received in the cavity via an opening in the body portion. The sentiment panel is movable from a concealed position, where a portion thereof is received in the interior cavity and obstructed from view by the body portion, to an extended position, where the portion is outside the body and is visible. Electrical components may be positioned inside the interior cavity and activated upon movement of the panel from the concealed position to the extended position. | 10-21-2010 |
Michael F. Sayre, Kansas City, MO US
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20090217559 | GREETING CARD WITH SLIDING PANEL ACTIVATION - A greeting card includes a body portion that defines an interior cavity. A sentiment panel is slidably received in the cavity via an opening in the body portion. The sentiment panel is movable from a concealed position, where a portion thereof is received in the interior cavity and obstructed from view by the body portion, to an extended position, where the portion is outside the body and is visible. Electrical components may be positioned inside the interior cavity and activated upon movement of the panel from the concealed position to the extended position. | 09-03-2009 |
Michael R. Sayre, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20100037982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTO-CASCADE BOTTLE FILLING - A system is disclosed for filling bottles and other fluid holding vessels. In the system, a pressure transducer monitors fluid pressure within a conduit that communicates with fluid filled storage banks. Using a programmable logic controller, valves associated with the banks may be systematically opened to cause fluid to pass though the conduit and into a downstream bottle. As a particular bank has discharged and the downstream bottle is filled the rate of change in the pressure in the conduit will fall to zero. If the bottle has been filled before or upon equalization of the pressure, the fill operation may be discontinued. However, if the bottle is not filled, the controller may then cause the valve to close, and the either activate a compressor or open the valve of a second bank causing that bank to discharge into the conduit and continue filling the bottle. | 02-18-2010 |
Richard Sayre, Los Alamos, NM US
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20130059334 | PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT SELENOPROTEIN MUTANTS WITH ENHANCED CATALYTIC ACTIVITY - The present invention generally relates to the production of industrially relevant quantities of selenoprotein enzymes in eukaryotic cell cultures. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to the production of such enzymes wherein one or more catalytic cysteine or serine residues are mutagenically replaced by selenocysteine. | 03-07-2013 |
20140317777 | CASSAVA - Provided are methods for reducing levels of cyanogenic glycosides and improving protein content in plants, as well as plants containing reduced levels of cyanogenic glycosides and improved protein content. In one aspect, such methods comprise, and such plants are created via, tissue-specific expression of a storage protein such as hydroxynitrile lyase in the apoplastic space of cells of the roots and tubers of such plants. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard Sayre, Webster Groves, MO US
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20130224822 | MODIFICATION OF MICROALGAE FOR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES - Genetically engineered algae strains for biofuels and bioproduct production have improved iron utilization including iron uptake and storage, and exhibit improved growth characteristics, magnetic separation, and magnetic hysteresis induced cell lysis. Pond production algal strain embodiments with high iron scavenging capabilities limit iron availability to contaminating microorganisms and invading species. Accumulation of high iron and other paramagnetic elements content in the form of ferritin enhances the cells magnetic susceptibility improving efficiency of magnetic separation and magnetic hysteresis induced cell lysis. Several genes of the embodiments are capable of improving iron acquisition including the ferritin gene fer1, iron transport gene fea1, and iron reductase gene fre1. Other genes which improve growth in the high iron conditions permitting higher accumulation of iron include radical scavenging enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and the Ferritin like DPR/DPS genes which also bind iron and protect DNA from reactive oxygen species. | 08-29-2013 |
Richard Sayre, St. Louis, MO US
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20130315883 | CONTROL OF PATHOGENS AND PARASITES - The present invention relates to the genetic control of parasites and pathogens via the expression of silencing RNA in transgenic plants, including microalgae. In one aspect, the invention exploits the ability of plants to express the silencing RNA in a form within chloroplasts that is efficiently taken up, after ingestion where it can act to suppress the expression of target genes within the pathogen or parasite. | 11-28-2013 |
Richard T. Sayre, Los Alamos, NM US
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20130219560 | REDUCTION OF POST-HARVEST PHYSIOLOGICAL DETERIORATION - The invention provides methods for transgenically controlling physiological post-harvest deterioration (PPD) in plants. Among other aspects, the invention also provides transgenic plants produced by the methods and constructs for creating the plants. According to the present invention, PPD is controlled by expressing one or more transgenes which modulate ROS production or cyanogen levels. Examplary transgenes include alternative oxidase, ROS scavengers, carotenoid biosynthesis genes, and cyanogen metabolism. | 08-22-2013 |
20140017272 | TRANSGENIC ALGAE FOR DELIVERING ANTIGENS TO AN ANIMAL - Delivery systems and methods are provided for delivering a biologically active protein to a host animal. The systems and methods provided include obtaining an algal cell transformed by an expression vector, the expression vector comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for the biologically active protein, operably linked to a promoter. In one illustrated embodiment, the biologically active protein is an antigenic epitope and upon administration to the animal the algal cell induces an immune response in the host animal. | 01-16-2014 |
20140296137 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING ROTIFERS - Described herein are compositions and methods for controlling, inhibiting, reducing and/or preventing rotifer growth with antimicrobial peptides. Methods for removing and/or preventing rotifer infestations in algae cultivations by controlling, inhibiting, reducing and/or preventing rotifer growth with an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) are further provided. Also described are transgenic algae comprising an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an AMP. In some instances, the nucleic acid sequence encoding the AMP is codon-optimized for expression in algae. | 10-02-2014 |
20140370603 | TRANSGENIC CELLS WITH INCREASED PLASTOQUINONE LEVELS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein are transgenic cells expressing a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a prephenate dehydrogenase (PDH) protein, a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a homogentisate solanesyl transferase (HST) protein, a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a deoxyxylulose phosphate synthase (DXS) protein, or a combination of two or more thereof. In particular examples, the disclosed transgenic cells have increased plastoquinone levels. Also disclosed are methods of increasing cell growth rates or production of biomass by cultivating transgenic cells expressing a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a PDH protein, a heterologous nucleic acid encoding an HST protein, a heterologous nucleic acid encoding a DXS protein, or a combination of two or more thereof under conditions sufficient to produce cell growth or biomass. | 12-18-2014 |
Richard T. Sayre, Webster Groves, MO US
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20120156717 | BIOFUEL FROM RECOMBINANT OLEAGINOUS ALGAE USING SUGAR CARBON SOURCES - Recombinant oleaginous alga that include one or more heterologous genes that increase the ability of the alga to use one or more natural saccharides such as cellulosic or hemicellulosic sugars for algal growth are described. The recombinant oleaginous algae are transformed to include one or more genes expressing sugar metabolizing enzymes or sugar transporting proteins, along with suitable control elements. Use of natural saccharides as a carbon source can allow the algae to produce biofuel precursors in a relatively efficient manner. Processes for preparing the alga, growing the alga, and extracting the biofuel precursors from the alga are also described. | 06-21-2012 |
20130109098 | BIOSECURE GENETICALLY MODIFIED ALGAE | 05-02-2013 |
20130145495 | ENHANCED CARBON FIXATION IN PHOTOSYNTHETIC HOSTS - This invention provides genetically modified photosynthetic organisms and methods and constructs for enhancing inorganic carbon fixation. A photosynthetic organism of the present invention comprises a RUBISCO fusion protein operatively coupled to a protein-protein interaction domain to enable the functional association of RUBISCO and carbonic anhydrase. | 06-06-2013 |
Richard T. Sayre, Webster, MO US
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20120088279 | ALGAL LIPID PRODUCTION - Methods for increasing the levels of lipids in oleaginous algae are described. Lipid levels in algae can be increased by stress, such as nutrient stress, after which the lipid can be harvested from the algae using a non-destructive extraction process. The stress may be provided in a periodic or “pulsed” fashion. Lipid levels in oleaginous algae can also be increased using simulated stress by treating the algae with a chemical inhibitor or by using recombinant technology to insert a sequence expressing a protein such as a nitrate reductase inhibitor that is expressed when a stressed state is desired. A method for maintaining the temperature and water levels of algae ponds using buoyant spheres is also described. | 04-12-2012 |
Richard Thomas Sayre, Los Alamos, NM US
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20140242676 | ARTIFICIAL LEAF-LIKE MICROPHOTOBIOREACTOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Described herein are algae carbon capture systems and biomass production systems, and more specifically, algal based microphotobioreactors (μPBRs) comprising a biocompatible polymer (e.g., hydrogel) containing algae, inorganic carbon, light-frequency shifting agents (e.g., quantum dots and/or dyes of fluorescent proteins) and methods for making such μPBRs. | 08-28-2014 |
Rick Sayre, Kensington, CA US
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20080198925 | HOME-VIDEO DIGITAL-MASTER PACKAGE - A method for determining digital video data includes receiving digital data comprising a plurality of digital images, wherein each digital image is encoded in a first color space, determining a plurality of color-graded digital images in response to the plurality of digital images and in response to color grading input data, wherein each color-graded digital image is encoded in a second color space, and wherein the second color space is associated with HD video, encoding each color-graded image with a compression encoding substantially independent of integer pixel translation of the plurality of color-graded digital images to form encoded image data package, storing the encoded image data package in a tangible media, and determining the digital video data for a video display device in a remote server in response to the encoded image data package. | 08-21-2008 |
20080297518 | Variable Motion Blur - Variable motion blur is created by varying the evaluation time used to determine the poses of objects according to motion blur parameters when evaluating a blur frame. A blur parameter can be associated with one or more objects, portions of objects, or animation variables. The animation system modifies the time of the blur frame by a function including the blur parameter to determine poses of objects or portions thereof associated with the blur parameter in a blur frame. The animation system determines the values of animation variables at their modified times, rather than at the time of the blur frame, and poses objects or portions thereof accordingly. Multiple blur parameters can be used to evaluate the poses of different portions of a scene at different times for a blur frame. Portions of an object can be associated with different blur parameters, enabling motion blur to be varied within an object. | 12-04-2008 |
20100277517 | ANIMATED DISPLAY CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for adjusting properties of a display includes displaying a first pluge image on the display to a user, wherein the display includes a plurality of locations, wherein the first pluge image comprises a first plurality of output values associated with the plurality of locations, thereafter displaying a second pluge image on the display to the user, wherein the second pluge image comprises a second plurality of output values associated with the plurality of locations, wherein the first plurality of output values are different from the second plurality of output values, and receiving a display adjustment input from the user, wherein the display adjustment input from the user is in response to the user viewing the first pluge image on the display and in response to the second pluge image on the display. | 11-04-2010 |
20100310168 | Smoothed Local Histogram Filters for Computer Graphics - Local histogram and local histogram-based functions can be determined by generating offset-kernel images based on domain-shifted tonal filter kernels. The offset-kernel images can be reused for multiple image locations and/or local neighborhood sizes, shapes, and weights. A neighborhood filter representing the desired local neighborhood size, shape, and frequency domain characteristics is applied to each of the offset-kernel images. Neighborhood filters may include a temporal dimension for evaluating neighborhoods in space and time. Neighborhood filtered offset-kernel images' values represent samples of local histogram or local histogram-based function corresponding with the domains of their associated domain-shifted tonal filter kernels. Arbitrary functions may be used as tonal filter kernels. A histogram kernel may be used to sample values of local histogram functions. A tonal filter kernel that is a derivative or integral of another tonal filter kernel may be used to sample a derivative or integral, respectively, of a function. | 12-09-2010 |
20110249018 | Methods and Apparatus for Color Grading with Gamut Match Preview - A method for color grading within a component color space associated with a display includes receiving a source image comprising a plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel is associated with a color comprising a plurality of color component values in the component color space, wherein the component color space comprises RGB, and wherein a pixel is associated with a color inside a gamut of the display but outside a gamut of a target media, receiving a color grading signal from a user, modifying the color associated with the pixel from the plurality of pixels in response to the color grading signal, to form a graded image comprising the pixel, wherein the pixel is associated with a graded color comprising a plurality of color component values, displaying the graded image on the display to the user, automatically performing a gamut remapping of the graded color associated with the pixel, to form a gamut remapped image comprising the pixel, wherein the pixel is associated with a gamut remapped color comprising a plurality of color component values, wherein at least one color component value of the graded color is substantially similar to one color component value of the gamut remapped color, and displaying the gamut remapped image on the display to the user, wherein the gamut remapped image comprises a plurality of pixels, wherein each pixel from the plurality of pixels is associated with a color within a gamut of the target media. | 10-13-2011 |
Robert J. Sayre, Westmont, IL US
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20120074662 | SNOWBLOWER SKID SHOE - A skid shoe for a snowthrower is provided that includes a selected dual-faced, dual-angled approach surface, and an elongate footprint as compared to prior skid shoe devices. The skid shoe includes a runner element and a mounting flange element, each of which has dimensions and contours configured to maximize utility when mounted to a snowthrower. In particular, the skid shoe provides for smoothened operation of a snowthrower moving across uneven surfaces and/or abrupt transitions. | 03-29-2012 |
Stephen Calanari Sayre, Taft, CA US
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20090309372 | Magnaforce generator - The MagnaForce Generator is an energy producing device using magnetic force in a way that allows continuous movement to produce energy. The device described above where one or more of the magnets are attached to a device which moves the magnet(s) to maximize the free flow of the movement created by the magnetic fields. Most likely magnets in a circle with a spinning magnet on a shaft in the middle The device described incorporates piston(s) which retreats into a cylinder to avoid opposing forces from or related to the primary rotational device that do not complement the production of energy and that emerge to assist in the production. The device incorporates materials that redirect the magnetic fields to maximize the production of energy. The device described might incorporate any pre-existing braking device. The device described might incorporate a pre-existing generating device. The device described might incorporate a locomotive device. | 12-17-2009 |
Stephen Howard Sayre, Leesburg, VA US
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20100170757 | TORQUE BAR WITH INTEGRATED DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING - A torque bar on a bicycle braking system comprising of a disc brake caliper assembly including an axle housing, a torque bar mounted to the stator of an inverted hub motor and vehicle frame, wherein said torque bar is attached to the vehicle frame and disc brake caliper and the torque produced by the stator of inverted hub motor is transmitted to the vehicle frame through said torque bar. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173188 | HUB MOUNT MODULAR BATTERY PACK - The EMS modular battery pack is a convenient and maintainable battery pack that encompasses several modules that are fixed to a rigid structure that carries the battery management system and each module contains several cells which are connected in series via welded leads and are supported mechanically within each module. The division of module facilitates the removal of non-functional cells within the module with ease and the battery pack also provides a battery management system that detects a non functional module using the sensing circuitry built in each module. The modular battery pack design facilitates various configurations of battery pack both electrically and mechanically since any number of modules can be combined to build a battery pack. | 07-08-2010 |
Stephen Howard Sayre, Leesburgh, VA US
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20100195286 | HEAT SINK MECHANISM FOR INTERNALLY INTEGRATED INVERTER HUB (I3H) MOTOR FOR LIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A heat sink assembly having excellent heat dissipation for internally integrated inverter hub motor for light electric vehicles and comprising of a thermally conducive ring, the electronic board consisting of multiple inverter switches, a potential secondary electronic board and a heat sink base, where the thermally conductive one piece ring is pressed down on the inverter switches to affix the switches to the hub of the motor thereby creating a mechanism for heat dissipation. | 08-05-2010 |
Tate Sayre, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120074756 | LATERAL CUSHIONING TRAVEL PILLOW WITH SELF-SECURING FEATURE - A travel pillow or cushioning device that provides lateral comfort in travel or fixed position seating with a one piece, easily installed unit with an inherent self securing design that is positioned on top of an armrest and is further secured between two seat backrests or supported by the interior wall of a moving vehicle. | 03-29-2012 |
Timothy Sayre, San Diego, CA US
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20150104153 | Multimedia Distribution System - A multimedia file and methods of generating, distributing and using the multimedia file are described. Multimedia files in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can contain multiple video tracks, multiple audio tracks, multiple subtitle tracks, data that can be used to generate a menu interface to access the contents of the file and ‘meta data’ concerning the contents of the file. Multimedia files in accordance with several embodiments of the present invention also include references to video tracks, audio tracks, subtitle tracks and ‘meta data’ external to the file. One embodiment of a multimedia file in accordance with the present invention includes a series of encoded video frames and encoded menu information. | 04-16-2015 |
Vasken N. Sayre, Austin, TX US
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20100312754 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BACKUP AND RECOVERY - A method and system for backup and recovery of data objects accessible to a computer system may identify data events associated with the data objects. Metadata providing a record of data events associated with a data object, including information identifying prior versions of a data object may be stored in a central index. An indication of a plurality of data objects may be displayed on a single panel display object, along with a revision history for each displayed data object. The revision history may include an indication of previous versions of the data object, which may be selectable and accessible from the single panel display object. The single panel display object may further display a timeline with a selectable timescale. The timescale may be associated with a color scale, which may also be used in the display of the data objects and their respective revision histories. | 12-09-2010 |
20110055164 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING DATA RECOVERABILITY - A method and system for maintaining data recoverability of a computer system coupled to a storage device storing data objects includes identifying at least one recoverability parameter associated with the storage device. A recoverability index is calculated based on a recoverability parameter. The recoverability index may reflect the recoverability of the computer system from data loss. The recoverability index may be continuously calculated and evaluated. Recoverability actions, such as performing a backup operation, may be performed in response to a value associated with the recoverability index. | 03-03-2011 |