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Allie Sousa, Redmond, WA US
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20150142981 | SWITCHING OF CONNECTION PROTOCOL - Methods and systems are provided for switching protocols at a local client without having to delete the existing client account and without having to create a new client account that specifies the new protocol. The client an application executing on the client is configured with the capability to dynamically switch between protocols. For example, the client or an application executing on the client may employ a remote procedure call (RPC) protocol and may dynamically switch to a hypertext transfer (HTTP) protocol or vice versa upon request of the server. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142982 | PRESERVATION OF CONNECTION SESSION - Methods and systems are provided for connecting to a previously-created server session after a period of disconnection. The client is configured with the capability to maintain or establish a persistent session across a period of disconnection. | 05-21-2015 |
Audrey Yung-Ch'In Sousa, Seattle, WA US
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20100153459 | CONTACT ENTRY POPULATION FROM CALL ENTITY INFORMATION - Populating a contact entry with selected entity information based on an identifier associated with a call (e.g., a telephone call, VoIP call, text message, electronic mail message, or any other communication). As the call is detected, entity information for the identifier (e.g., a telephone number, VoIP address, MAC address, etc.) is generated. The entity information is filtered based on a category of the entity information, user preferences, location of a computing device (e.g., mobile telephone) of the user, or other filtering criteria. The filtered entity information is associated with the contact entry for the identifier, thereby enhancing the contact entry while reducing typing on the computing device. In some embodiments, additional information such as advertisements for a competitor of the entity are provided to the user. | 06-17-2010 |
20120317208 | SELECTIVE LINKING OF MESSAGE ACCOUNTS - The present application relates to message account linking that allows users to selectively link message accounts and customize those linked message accounts. In one embodiment, the user selects a number of message accounts for selective linking. A message application updates a message account database to selectively link the message accounts and create a combined message box. When a user selects the combined message box for display, all messages from the selectively linked message accounts are displayed. In one embodiment, a user can create multiple combined message boxes on a single device, and may assign names to each of the combined message boxes. In yet another embodiment, an icon associated with a combined message box is added to the device's home screen. | 12-13-2012 |
20140059450 | COMBINED MESSAGE BOXES - The present application relates to message account linking that allows users to selectively link message accounts and customize those linked message accounts. In one embodiment, the user selects a number of message accounts for selective linking. A message application updates a message account database to selectively link the message accounts and create a combined message box. When a user selects the combined message box for display, all messages from the selectively linked message accounts are displayed. In one embodiment, a user can create multiple combined message boxes on a single device, and may assign names to each of the combined message boxes. In yet another embodiment, an icon associated with a combined message box is added to the device's home screen. | 02-27-2014 |
20140187217 | CONTACT ENTRY POPULATION FROM CALL ENTITY INFORMATION - Populating a contact entry with selected entity information based on an identifier associated with a call (e.g., a telephone call, VoIP call, text message, electronic mail message, or any other communication). As the call is detected, entity information for the identifier (e.g., a telephone number, VoIP address, MAC address, etc.) is generated. The entity information is filtered based on a category of the entity information, user preferences, location of a computing device (e.g., mobile telephone) of the user, or other filtering criteria. The filtered entity information is associated with the contact entry for the identifier, thereby enhancing the contact entry while reducing typing on the computing device. In some embodiments, additional information such as advertisements for a competitor of the entity are provided to the user. | 07-03-2014 |
David Sousa, Tiverton, RI US
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20090243261 | JUVENILE STROLLER WITH REMOVABLE CHILD CARRIER - A multi-seat juvenile stroller including a first seat, second seat, and a rolling stroller frame. The second seat includes a mobile infant carrier. | 10-01-2009 |
20120110730 | INFANT-CARE FURNITURE - Infant-care furniture includes a playyard and a playyard accessory unit coupled to the playyard. The playyard accessory unit includes an infant changer. | 05-10-2012 |
Dennis Sousa, Wakefield, MA US
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20130078710 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EX-VIVO ORGAN CARE AND FOR USING LACTATE AS AN INDICATION OF DONOR ORGAN STATUS - The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions. The present application describes a method for using lactate measurement in the arterial and the venous blood lines of the Organ Care System Heart perfusion device to evaluate the: 1) The overall perfusion status of an isolated heart and 2) The metabolic status of an isolated heart and 3) the overall vascular patency of an isolated donor heart. This aspect of the present invention uses the property of myocardial cell's unique ability to produce/generate lactate when they are starved for oxygen and metabolize/utilize lactate for energy production when they are well perfused with oxygen. | 03-28-2013 |
Jorge B. Sousa, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20140377563 | MODIFIED-RUBBER COMPOSITE AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING SAME - Provided is a rubber composite including rubber having an internal structure and an external surface, and a heavy-fraction oil distillate, where the heavy-fraction oil distillate is substantially contained within the internal structure, and the rubber external surface is substantially oil-free. Also provided are compositions containing the rubber composite, and processes for obtaining the rubber composite. | 12-25-2014 |
Jose Sousa, East Providence, RI US
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20100117310 | LARGE DIAMETER THERMOPLASTIC SEAL - A seal ring includes a weld and a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material has a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The thermoplastic material can have a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C. The thermoplastic material with the weld can have a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The seal ring can have a circumference of at least 0.62 meters. The seal ring can have a coefficient of friction of not greater than 0.45. | 05-13-2010 |
Joseph Sousa, Lawrence, MA US
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20110204959 | Charge Pump with Reduced Current Variation - Circuits and methods for maintaining a substantially constant input and output current for a charge pump circuit are provided which reduce current variation during switching intervals. The charge pump circuitry of the present invention maintains a current flow path from a current source to the charge pump output which minimizes or eliminates spikes normally associated with the switching intervals. | 08-25-2011 |
Joseph L. Sousa, Lawrence, MA US
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20090121912 | Circuits and methods to reduce or eliminate signal-dependent modulation of a reference bias - Circuits and methods that improve the performance of voltage reference driver circuits and associated analog to digital converters are provided. A voltage reference driver circuit that maintains a substantially constant output voltage when a load current is modulated by an input signal is provided. The voltage reference driver circuit synchronously decouples a voltage regulation circuit from the load circuit when modulating events such as pulses caused by the load circuit during a switching interval are generated, preventing disturbance of the regulation circuitry and keeping its output voltage substantially constant. | 05-14-2009 |
20110187573 | TIME-MULTIPLEXED RESIDUE AMPLIFIER - A system is configured and a method is provided for receiving an input ratio represented by a first input signal and a second input signal, and producing an output ratio represented by a first output signal and a second output signal. The system is constructed and the method is provided for alternately operating in at least two time periods, wherein in one time period the first input signal, a low accuracy amplifier, and the first output signal are selectively coupled, and in another time period the input signal, the low accuracy amplifier, a high accuracy attenuator, and the second output signal are selectively coupled so as to maintain the output ratio proportional to the input ratio. | 08-04-2011 |
Joseph Luis Sousa, Lawrence, MA US
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20100271245 | COMPLEX-ADMITTANCE DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER - A circuit includes a digital-to-analog converter configured to produce an analog output signal (1) proportional to a reference signal and (2) as a function of a digital input signal. The converter comprises a plurality of non-trivially complex admittances configured so that each non-trivially complex admittance can be selectively switched as a function of the digital input signal so as to be coupled between a reference terminal configured to receive a reference signal and an output terminal. The method comprises selectively switching non-trivially complex admittances as a function of the digital signal between a reference terminal and an output terminal. | 10-28-2010 |
Jose R. Sousa, East Providence, RI US
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20100116422 | METHOD OF FORMING LARGE DIAMETER THERMOPLASTIC SEAL - A method of forming a seal ring includes heating an extruded rod to a temperature above a glass transition temperature. The extruded rod has first and second ends. The method further includes bending the extruded rod into a circular structure while the temperature is above the glass transition temperature, joining the first and second ends of the extruded rod to form a semi-finished ring, and annealing the semi-finished ring. | 05-13-2010 |
20110079962 | MODULAR POLYMERIC EMI/RFI SEAL - A seal includes a seal body including an annular cavity, and an annular spring within the annular cavity. The seal body, the seal body includes a composite material having a thermoplastic material and a filler. The composite material can have a Young's Modulus of at least about 0.5 GPa, a volume resistitivity of not greater than about 200 Ohm-cm, an elongation of at least about 20%, a surface resistitivity of not greater than about 10 | 04-07-2011 |
20120177906 | POLYMERS WITH METAL FILLER FOR EMI SHIELDING - A composite material includes a thermoplastic material, and a metallic filler dispersed within the thermoplastic material. The metallic filler may be fibrous, particulate or a combination thereof. The metallic filler may have a length in a range of about 3 mm to about 10 mm, and/or a mean particle size of about 2 microns to about 10 microns. The composite material may have a volumetric resistivity of not greater than about 0.5 Ohm·cm. The composite material can be in the form of a sealing component. | 07-12-2012 |
20140087115 | Large Diameter Thermoplastic Seal - A seal ring includes a weld and a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material has a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The thermoplastic material can have a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C. The thermoplastic material with the weld can have a weld elongation-at-break of at least 3%. The seal ring can have a circumference of at least 0.62 meters. The seal ring can have a coefficient of friction of not greater than 0.45. | 03-27-2014 |
Jose R. Sousa, Redmond, WA US
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20130232350 | Accessory Device Authentication - Accessory device authentication techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, connection of an accessory device to a host computing device is detected. Responsive to the detection, an authentication sequence may occur to verify an identity and/or capabilities of the accessory device. Upon successful authentication of the accessory device, the host device may authorize the accessory device for power exchange interactions with the host device. The host device may then draw supplemental power from a power source associated with the authorized accessory device, such as a battery or power adapter. The host device may also enable the accessory device to obtain and use power supplied by the host device in some scenarios. Power exchange between a host device and an authorized accessory may be managed in accordance with capabilities of the accessory device that are identified during authentication. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232571 | Accessory Device Authentication - Accessory device authentication techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, connection of an accessory device to a host computing device is detected. Responsive to the detection, an authentication sequence may occur to verify an identity and/or capabilities of the accessory device. Upon successful authentication of the accessory device, the host device may authorize the accessory device for power exchange interactions with the host device. The host device may then draw supplemental power from a power source associated with the authorized accessory device, such as a battery or power adapter. The host device may also enable the accessory device to obtain and use power supplied by the host device in some scenarios. Power exchange between a host device and an authorized accessory may be managed in accordance with capabilities of the accessory device that are identified during authentication. | 09-05-2013 |
Kevin James Sousa, Boston, MA US
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20080235853 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 10-02-2008 |
20120145694 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 06-14-2012 |
20130168376 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 07-04-2013 |
Kyle Sousa, Pasadena, CA US
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20140206657 | BILE ACID ANALOG TGR5 AGONISTS - Provided herein are bile acid analogues and derivatives, methods of synthesizing bile acid analogues and derivatives and their use in treating diabetes and liver disease. | 07-24-2014 |
Leonard N. Sousa, Columbia, CT US
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20100051594 | MICRO-ARC ALLOY CLEANING METHOD AND DEVICE - A cleaning device and method utilizes an electric circuit including a power supply electrically attached through a first lead to the alloy structure and a second lead connected to a probe. A protective atmosphere is provided over the surface of the alloy that is to be cleaned. Electric energy supplied by the power source generates an electric arc between the probe and the surface of the structure within the protective atmosphere. The electric interaction created by the electric arc and the surface of the alloy removes built up undesired material. | 03-04-2010 |
Leonardo Sousa, Lansing, MI US
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20090093027 | Process for producing sugars and ethanol using corn stillage - A process for producing sugars from lignocellulosic materials such as corn stover by the addition of corn stillage as a carbon source is disclosed. The sugars are formed by treating the combination of the corn stillage and the lignocellulosic materials with hydrolytic enzymes. The sugars can be fermented to ethanol, and the process improves ethanol production economies with an increased sugar yield from the lignocellulosic materials. | 04-09-2009 |
20110192559 | METHODS FOR PRETREATING BIOMASS - A method of alkaline pretreatment of biomass, in particular, pretreating biomass with gaseous ammonia. | 08-11-2011 |
20130244293 | FRACTIONATED EXTRACTIVE PRODUCTS FROM PLANT BIOMASS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A method is provided comprising converting at least a portion of native cellulose I | 09-19-2013 |
Leonardo Sousa, Lansin, MI US
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20140038243 | METHODS FOR PRETREATING BIOMASS - A method for treating biomass is provided, which includes, in a reactor, allowing gaseous ammonia to condense on the biomass and react with water present in the biomass to produce pretreated biomass, wherein reactivity of polysaccharides in the biomass is increased during subsequent biological conversion as compared to polysaccharides in biomass which has not been pretreated. A method for treating biomass with a liquid ammonia and recovering the liquid ammonia is also provided. Related systems which include a biochemical or biofuel production facility are disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
Leonardo Da Costa Sousa, Lansing, MI US
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20130217073 | DIGESTIBLE LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS AND EXTRACTIVES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention relates to methods for treating lignocellulosic biomass to obtain useful products therefrom. | 08-22-2013 |
Marc Sousa, Mckinney, TX US
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20150310722 | Quality of Charge Detector for Use in Inductive Charging Systems - A quality of charge (QoC) detector for use in inductive charging systems is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes an inductor that receives a current signal to generate an electromagnetic field during a power transfer to an external device, and a quality detector to determine a quality metric associated with the power transfer. The apparatus also includes an indicator that indicates multiple states, where one of the multiple states is selected to indicate the quality metric. | 10-29-2015 |
Maria Ines Silva Sousa, San Francisco, CA US
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20080319812 | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - A software application providing system and methods for using Web Services to connect an Analysis calculator, a Recommendations engine, Social Networking, and Knowledge Management technologies in a platform for operationalizing sustainability into Product Life Cycle Management (e.g., conception, design, manufacture, service, end-of-life disposition) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (including enterprise-wide activities of manufacturing, supply change management, financials, human resources, customer relationship management, and external stakeholder engagement). A Web Service Framework integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software technology with product design, manufacturing, and distribution process design tools. A logic layer can perform sustainability estimates within a Knowledge Management System. A Web Service Framework is utilized for constructing or entering LCA models, methodologies and source data. A social software-based participation environment is integrated with sustainable product design and LCA tools and processes. | 12-25-2008 |
Mark Sousa, Hope, RI US
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20090107420 | Tag attachment apparatus - An apparatus for attaching a tag to an object. The apparatus may include a body. The apparatus may also include an attachment arm, the attachment arm having a locked position and an unlocked position, and the attachment arm lockably closing to form a first closed loop with the body when the attachment arm is in the locked position. The apparatus may also include a tag loop mechanically coupled to the body. The apparatus may also include a detent arm mechanically engaged with the attachment arm in the locked position of the attachment arm, the detent arm configured so that an application of a force to the detent arm simultaneously unlocks the attachment arm and opens the tag loop. | 04-30-2009 |
Mark J. Sousa, Hope, RI US
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20140373448 | Safety Gate Assembly - A safety gate is provided including a frame having two generally vertically extending pillars, each pillar having a substantially perpendicularly cross bar attached to it and extending horizontally at the bottom, and a hollow bar surrounding at least part of each cross bar. At least one of the cross bars is formed with an array of catches that cooperate with a uni-directional locking mechanism within the catched cross bar to permit linear motion of the catched cross bar within the surround bar in a single direction. The safety gate includes a cantilever foot pedal connected to the uncatched cross bar that pivots between an upward and open position and a downward and closed position to move the surround bare in relation to the uncatched cross bar and engage the locking mechanism to lock and unlock the frame. | 12-25-2014 |
20150027060 | Hands-Free Safety Gate - A child safety gate includes a frame having a first side and a second side configured to be removably mounted to opposing sides of a passageway. The gate further includes a door pivotably coupled to the first side and releasably coupled to the second side and a release mechanism coupled to the first side of the frame and pivotably coupled to the door. The release mechanism includes a foot pedal and is configured to move the door from a closed and locked position to an open position when the foot pedal is sufficiently actuated. | 01-29-2015 |
Matthew E. Sousa, Eagan, MN US
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20110043719 | OPTICALLY TRANSMISSIVE COMPOSITE FILM FRAME - Optical display backlight assemblies having a transmissive optical film affixed to a frame which at least partially surrounds a backlight, are disclosed. The transmissive optical film can provide an increased bending resistance to the frame. The increase in bending resistance of the frame also increases the bending resistance of a display which incorporates the backlight assemblies. The optical film can be in tension after being affixed to the frame, and the tension in the film also can result in a flatter film surface with less sag. The film can be placed in tension prior to being affixed to the frame, the frame can be elastically distorted prior to affixing the film to impart tension to the film, or the film can develop tension by shrinkage after being affixed to the frame. | 02-24-2011 |
20140254125 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS WITH SLOPED TRANSMISSION SPECTRUM FRONT REFLECTOR - A backlight ( | 09-11-2014 |
Rian Douglas Sousa, Wayland, MA US
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20160111018 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING LEARNING OF A PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE - A computer implemented method of and system for facilitating learning of a programming language are disclosed. The method includes presenting content corresponding to a concept. Subsequently, an exemplary-code corresponding to the concept may be presented. The exemplary-code may be based on the programming language. Further, a learning user-interface configured for receiving a user-code from the learner may be presented. Furthermore, an exemplary-output based on the exemplary-code may be presented. Additionally, a user-output based on the user-code may also be presented. In some embodiments, a practicing user-interface including each of a workspace region and a resources region may also be presented. | 04-21-2016 |
Rui Sousa, San Antonia, TX US
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20090081736 | Methods For Using Mutant RNA Polymerases Wtih Reduced Discrimination Between Non-Canonical Nucleoside Triphosphates - A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one non-canonical nucleoside triphosphate using a mutant polymerase having a reduced discrimination between canonical and non-canonical substrates is disclosed. The method comprises incubating a template nucleic acid in a reaction mixture comprising the mutant nucleic acid polymerase and the appropriate canonical and non-canonical nucleoside triphosphates which are desired substrates for the mutant nucleic acid polymerase. The present invention is also a method of determining the sequence of a nucleic acid molecule using the mutant polymerase to create a nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one non-canonical nucleoside triphosphate. | 03-26-2009 |
Rui Sousa, San Antonio, TX US
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20150135343 | GTP Sensors - Certain embodiments are directed to polypeptide sensors. Certain aspects of the invention are directed to polypeptides for sensing or detecting GTP and GTP concentrations. In further aspects, the polypeptide sensor can measure GTP concentrations, with high temporal and spatial resolution. | 05-14-2015 |
Ryan J. Sousa, Mechanicsville, VA US
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20140262869 | PACKAGING SLEEVE - A sleeve operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels; bowed dust flaps extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels, each having rounded, upper corner portions; and overlapping top panels in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels | 09-18-2014 |
20150076013 | PACKAGING SLEEVE - A sleeve operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels; bowed dust flaps extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels, each having rounded, upper corner portions; and overlapping top panels in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels | 03-19-2015 |
Sonia Sousa, South San Francisco, CA US
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20130236937 | Algal Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Paper, Adsorbants and Absorbants - Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper. | 09-12-2013 |
Sonia Sousa, San Francisco, CA US
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20120247763 | BIOMASS-BASED OIL FIELD CHEMICALS - Microbial biomass from oleaginous microbes provides a cost-efficient, biodegradable additive for use in well-related fluids. The biomass is useful as a fluid loss control agent, viscosity modifier, emulsifier, lubricant, or density modifier. | 10-04-2012 |
20120266530 | PYROLYSIS OIL AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPOSITIONS FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - Oleaginous microbial biomass is subjected to pyrolysis to make microbial pyrolysis oil for use as a fuel or is otherwise formed into combustible products for the generation of heat and/or light. | 10-25-2012 |
20150107151 | PYROLYSIS OIL AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPOSITIONS FROM MICROBIAL BIOMASS - Oleaginous microbial biomass is subjected to pyrolysis to make microbial pyrolysis oil for use as a fuel or is otherwise formed into combustible products for the generation of heat and/or light. | 04-23-2015 |
Steven Bettencourt Sousa, Washington, DC US
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20150193852 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-USER EVALUATION OF HEALTHPLAN BENEFIT BASED ON PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE ANNUAL COST - A system and method for displaying health plans to consumers is provided. The system and method can be accessed directly by consumers or other entities can help consumers by providing information needed to make a decision. For example a pharmacy can implement the system within their environment where patient drug profile is easily accessible to find the best plan for the member as a service. A user can search for a health plan based on input criteria such as their ZIP Code and their choice of drugs. Based on the input criteria, the method displays the most cost effective health plans with the least annual drug costs for available pharmacies. | 07-09-2015 |
Weston L. Sousa, San Jose, CA US
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20150029499 | AUTO-FOCUS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DIE-TO-DIE INSPECTION - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for detecting defects in a semiconductor sample having a plurality of identically designed areas. An inspection tool is used to construct an initial focus trajectory for a first swath of the sample. The inspection tool is then used to scan the first swath by following the initial focus trajectory for the first swath while collecting autofocus data. A z offset measurement vector for each identically designed area in the first swath is generated based on the autofocus data. A corrected z offset vector is constructed for inspection of the first swath with the inspection tool. Constructing the corrected z offset vector is based on combining the z offset measurement vectors for two or more of the identically designed areas in the first swath so that the corrected z offset vector specifies a same z offset for each set of same positions in the two or more identically designed areas. | 01-29-2015 |
20150144798 | CRITICAL DIMENSION UNIFORMITY MONITORING FOR EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET RETICLES - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for facilitating an inspection of a sample using an inspection tool. An inspection tool is used to obtain an image or signal from an EUV reticle that specifies an intensity variation across the EUV reticle, and this intensity variation is converted to a CD variation that removes a flare correction CD variation so as to generate a critical dimension uniformity (CDU) map without the flare correction CD variation. This removed flare correction CD variation originates from design data for fabricating the EUV reticle, and such flare correction CD variation is generally designed to compensate for flare differences that are present across a field of view (FOV) of a photolithography tool during a photolithography process. The CDU map is stored in one or more memory devices and/or displayed on a display device, for example, of the inspection tool or a photolithography system. | 05-28-2015 |
20160093040 | Integrated Multi-Pass Inspection - Methods and systems for integrated multi-pass reticle inspection are provided. One method for inspecting a reticle includes acquiring at least first, second, and third images for the reticle. The first image is a substantially high resolution image of light transmitted by the reticle. The second image is a substantially high resolution image of light reflected from the reticle. The third image is an image of light transmitted by the reticle that is acquired with a substantially low numerical aperture. The method also includes detecting defects on the reticle using at least the first, second, and third images for the reticle in combination. | 03-31-2016 |