Spilker, US
David Keith Spilker, Melbourne, FL US
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20150228937 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A NON-HAZMAT SHIPPABLE PORTABLE POWER DEVICE - Provided are a system and method for a non-hazmat shippable portable power device (“NHSPD”). The NHSPD includes at least one cell block providing a plurality of electrically isolated encased electrochemical cells each in a predetermined location, each cell having one positive and one negative terminal in a predetermined location. At least one backplane circuit board is disposed adjacent to each cell block and, for each positive and negative terminal of each cell, the adjacent circuit board provides electrically isolated traces from each cell to at least one grouping area, the grouping area providing a connection point for each trace. A physically separate interconnection cap having at least one external positive terminal and external negative terminal connected by electrical circuitry to at least one connector structured and arranged to physically connect with each connection point of each trace at such time as the interconnection cap is disposed adjacent to the at least one cell block such that the cap connector engages the trace connection points. A method of providing NHSPD is also disclosed. | 08-13-2015 |
James Spilker, Woodside, CA US
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20080211969 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING ATSC INTEROPERABILITY - Systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for causing a dataframe to be emitted at an air interface of an antenna. A memory stores a transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An offset calculator calculates an offset value based on an epoch of a global timebase generator and the transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An interface controller in communication with the offset calculator communicates a segment synchronization signal and a field synchronization signal based on the offset value. | 09-04-2008 |
20120113976 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING ATSC INTEROPERABILITY - Systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for causing a dataframe to be emitted at an air interface of an antenna. A memory stores a transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An offset calculator calculates an offset value based on an epoch of a global timebase generator and the transmission to antenna delay value (TAD). An interface controller in communication with the offset calculator communicates a segment synchronization signal and a field synchronization signal based on the offset value. | 05-10-2012 |
Kerry Spilker, Houston, TX US
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20120005949 | SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction. | 01-12-2012 |
Kerry K. Spilker, Houston, TX US
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20100140136 | SELECTIVE, INTEGRATED PROCESSING OF BIO-DERIVED ESTER SPECIES TO YIELD LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS AND HYDROGEN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for processing biomass to selectively yield a variety of hydrocarbon molecules and hydrogen as products, wherein some or all of these products can be further utilized for other biomass processing sub-processes, particularly wherein they lead to the generation of biofuels and/or other high-value products. | 06-10-2010 |
20100307052 | INTEGRATED BIOFUEL PROCESS - The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source. | 12-09-2010 |
20110211998 | SELECTIVE, INTEGRATED PROCESSING OF BIO-DERIVED ESTER SPECIES TO YIELD LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS AND HYDROGEN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for processing biomass to selectively yield a variety of hydrocarbon molecules and hydrogen as products, wherein some or all of these products can be further utilized for other biomass processing sub-processes, particularly wherein they lead to the generation of biofuels and/or other high-value products. | 09-01-2011 |
Kerry Kennedy Spilker, Houston, TX US
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20140371496 | SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction. | 12-18-2014 |
Mark Spilker, Danville, CA US
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20080267739 | Pole-positioning device and methods - Methods and devices for positioning a group, array, series or arrangement of plumb poles in a specific relationship relative to each other, whereby a first pole is inserted in a horizontal clamshell attached to a moveable platform, retained and raised to a vertical position and plumbed. The moveable platform is positioned over the pole insertion location and the pole is released. The process is repeated at as many holes as needed. Other embodiments are used to set the poles at specific heights, or angles. | 10-30-2008 |
Mark Spilker, Alameda, CA US
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20110123299 | Pole positioning devices and methods - Methods and devices for positioning a group, array, series or arrangement of plumb poles in a specific relationship relative to each other, whereby a first pole is inserted in a horizontal clamshell attached to a moveable platform, retained and raised to a vertical position and plumbed. The moveable platform is positioned over the pole insertion location and the pole is released. The process is repeated at as many holes as needed. Other embodiments are used to set the poles at specific heights, or angles. | 05-26-2011 |
Mark Spilker, Cranbury, NJ US
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20100016967 | RESORBABLE MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - Biocompatible, resorbable medical implants and related methods are disclosed in which the implant can be made of a collagen matrix for filling a space after partial or total resection of the trapezium bone of the wrist. The resorbable medical implant can include a plurality of surface projections, and the collagen matrix can be folded or spirally wound about itself to form a spiral roll. | 01-21-2010 |
Mary Elizabeth Spilker, La Jolla, CA US
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20100106423 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING FEASIBILITY OF PROBES AND BIOMARKERS - The quantitative evaluation of biomarker-probe activity is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the biomarker-probe activity may be quantified and analyzed using biodistributions generated using a model. In some embodiments, such biodistributions may be used to generate simulated images from which quantitative thresholds may be derived. In some embodiments, the quantitative thresholds may be used to analyze the biodistributions. | 04-29-2010 |
20110076237 | Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a contrast enhancement agent comprising an iron chelate having structure I | 03-31-2011 |
20130332135 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING FEASIBILITY OF PROBES AND BIOMARKERS - The quantitative evaluation of biomarker-probe activity is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the biomarker-probe activity may be quantified and analyzed using biodistributions generated using a model. In some embodiments, such biodistributions may be used to generate simulated images from which quantitative thresholds may be derived. In some embodiments, the quantitative thresholds may be used to analyze the biodistributions. | 12-12-2013 |
Ryan Spilker, Redwood City, CA US
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20140249790 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TREATMENTS BY MODIFYING PATIENT-SPECIFIC GEOMETRICAL MODELS - Systems and methods are disclosed for evaluating cardiovascular treatment options for a patient. One method includes creating a three-dimensional model representing a portion of the patient's heart based on patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart or vasculature; and for a plurality of treatment options for the patient's heart or vasculature, modifying at least one of the three-dimensional model and a reduced order model based on the three-dimensional model. The method also includes determining, for each of the plurality of treatment options, a value of a blood flow characteristic, by solving at least one of the modified three-dimensional model and the modified reduced order model; and identifying one of the plurality of treatment options that solves a function of at least one of: the determined blood flow characteristics of the patient's heart or vasculature, and one or more costs of each of the plurality of treatment options. | 09-04-2014 |
20140372096 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TREATMENTS BY MODIFYING PATIENT-SPECIFIC GEOMETRICAL MODELS - Systems and methods are disclosed for evaluating cardiovascular treatment options for a patient. One method includes creating a three-dimensional model representing a portion of the patient's heart based on patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart or vasculature; and for a plurality of treatment options for the patient's heart or vasculature, modifying at least one of the three-dimensional model and a reduced order model based on the three-dimensional model. The method also includes determining, for each of the plurality of treatment options, a value of a blood flow characteristic, by solving at least one of the modified three-dimensional model and the modified reduced order model; and identifying one of the plurality of treatment options that solves a function of at least one of: the determined blood flow characteristics of the patient's heart or vasculature, and one or more costs of each of the plurality of treatment options. | 12-18-2014 |
20140379318 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TREATMENTS BY MODIFYING PATIENT-SPECIFIC GEOMETRICAL MODELS - Systems and methods are disclosed for evaluating cardiovascular treatment options for a patient. One method includes creating a three-dimensional model representing a portion of the patient's heart based on patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart or vasculature; and for a plurality of treatment options for the patient's heart or vasculature, modifying at least one of the three-dimensional model and a reduced order model based on the three-dimensional model. The method also includes determining, for each of the plurality of treatment options, a value of a blood flow characteristic, by solving at least one of the modified three-dimensional model and the modified reduced order model; and identifying one of the plurality of treatment options that solves a function of at least one of: the determined blood flow characteristics of the patient's heart or vasculature, and one or more costs of each of the plurality of treatment options. | 12-25-2014 |
Ryan Leonard Spilker, Stanford, CA US
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20100017171 | Method for tuning patient-specific cardiovascular simulations - Computational methods are used to create cardiovascular simulations having desired hemodynamic features. Cardiovascular modeling methods produce descriptions of blood flow and pressure in the heart and vascular networks. Numerical methods optimize and solve nonlinear equations to find parameter values that result in desired hemodynamic characteristics including related flow and pressure at various locations in the cardiovascular system, movements of soft tissues, and changes for different physiological states. The modeling methods employ simplified models to approximate the behavior of more complex models with the goal of to reducing computational expense. The user describes the desired features of the final cardiovascular simulation and provides minimal input, and the system automates the search for the final patient-specific cardiovascular model. | 01-21-2010 |
20120259608 | METHOD FOR TUNING PATIENT-SPECIFIC CARDIOVASCULAR SIMULATIONS - Computational methods are used to create cardiovascular simulations having desired hemodynamic features. Cardiovascular modeling methods produce descriptions of blood flow and pressure in the heart and vascular networks. Numerical methods optimize and solve nonlinear equations to find parameter values that result in desired hemodynamic characteristics including related flow and pressure at various locations in the cardiovascular system, movements of soft tissues, and changes for different physiological states. The modeling methods employ simplified models to approximate the behavior of more complex models with the goal of to reducing computational expense. The user describes the desired features of the final cardiovascular simulation and provides minimal input, and the system automates the search for the final patient-specific cardiovascular model. | 10-11-2012 |
Theodore Spilker, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150376685 | Method for Bacterial Species Identification and Strain Typing - The present disclosure describes a method for identifying a strain or species of bacteria using a single locus sequence typing technique. The single locus useful in the method is the promoter region of the 16S rRNA operon. The method is useful to identify infectious bacteria in a subject, to identifying contaminants in a food source, as well as strain typing and genetic fingerprinting of bacterial families. | 12-31-2015 |