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| 20090041411 | Fiber Optic Drop Cables and Preconnectorized Assemblies - A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090060423 | Fiber Optic Drop Cables and Preconnectorized Assemblies Having Toning Portions - A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100129031 | Optical Ferrule Assemblies and Methods of Making the Same - Disclosed are multifiber ferrule assemblies and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a finished multifiber ferrule can be provided with a front end having a first front surface that extends beyond a second front surface, thereby inhibiting interaction with a laser beam during processing. A plurality of optical fibers can be fixed within respective optical fiber bores and extend from respective optical fiber bore openings to a position beyond the first front surface. The plurality of optical fibers can be processed by cutting and polishing with a laser beam for providing each optical fiber with a final polished end surface located beyond the first front surface. In further embodiments, an offset structure is positioned with respect to a finished multifiber ferrule after cutting and polishing the optical fibers. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100322563 | FIBER OPTIC DROP CABLES AND PRECONNECTORIZED ASSEMBLIES HAVING TONING PORTIONS - A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120093465 | OPTICAL FERRULE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are multifiber ferrule assemblies and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a finished multifiber ferrule can be provided with a front end having a first front surface that extends beyond a second front surface, thereby inhibiting interaction with a laser beam during processing. A plurality of optical fibers can be fixed within respective optical fiber bores and extend from respective optical fiber bore openings to a position beyond the first front surface. The plurality of optical fibers can be processed by cutting and polishing with a laser beam for providing each optical fiber with a final polished end surface located beyond the first front surface. In further embodiments, an offset structure is positioned with respect to a finished multifiber ferrule after cutting and polishing the optical fibers. | 04-19-2012 |
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| 20100144861 | Perfluorocarbon gel formulations - A perfluorocarbon gel composition is disclosed with numerous uses including topical medical and cosmetic uses. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100178347 | Method of treating traumatic brain injury - This invention provides for methods of treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury, including traumatic brain injury, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a perfluorocarbon. This invention also provides for use of a perfluorocarbon in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury including traumatic brain injury. This invention further provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising a perfluorocarbon for use in treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury, including traumatic brain injury. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100267842 | Emulsions of Perfluorocarbons - The subject application provides for an emulsion comprising an amount of a perfluorocarbon liquid dispersed as particles within, a continuous liquid phase, wherein the dispersed particles have a monomodal particle size distribution and uses thereof. The subject application also provides for a method of manufacturing a perfluorocarbon emulsion, a process for preparing a pharmaceutical product containing a PFC emulsion and a process for validating a batch of an emulsion for pharmaceutical use. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20130096190 | PERFLUOROCARBON GEL FORMULATIONS - A perfluorocarbon gel composition is disclosed with numerous uses including topical medical and cosmetic uses. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20140066522 | EMULSIONS OF PERFLUOROCARBONS - The subject application provides for an emulsion comprising an amount of a perfluorocarbon liquid dispersed as particles within a continuous liquid phase, wherein the dispersed particles have a monomodal particle size distribution and uses thereof. The subject application also provides for a method of manufacturing a perfluorocarbon emulsion, a process for preparing a pharmaceutical product containing a PFC emulsion and a process for validating a batch of an emulsion for pharmaceutical use. | 03-06-2014 |
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| 20090060428 | Methods for Accessing a Fiber Within a Fiber Optic Cable to Splice Thereto and Tools for Use with the Same - Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending longitudinally therein include a cable positioning fixture. The cable positioning fixture is configured to receive a portion of the cable therein and to establish a desired orientation of the portion of the cable in the fixture relative to the at least one strength member therein while a cutting member removes a scalloped segment from the outer protective jacket. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090060445 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONTROL CLIPS AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME - An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090290844 | TAP-OFF CLOSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A fiber optic cable connection assembly includes an enclosure housing and a fiber optic cable. The enclosure housing defines a chamber and a fiber handling region disposed in the chamber. The fiber optic cable has a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of cable optical fibers, a jacket surrounding the cable optical fibers and a strength member extending through the jacket. The cable includes an arcuately bent cable segment disposed in the chamber. The bent cable segment defines a cable plane and an interior region within the arc of the bent cable segment. At least one of the cable optical fibers extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The strength member extends fully through the enclosure housing uncut. The fiber handling region is disposed in the interior region. At least one of the cable optical fibers is removed from the bent cable segment and routed into the fiber handling region where at least a portion of the removed cable optical fiber is stored and/or spliced to another optical fiber. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100054688 | CABLE STRAIN RELIEF CLAMPING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device configured to concurrently secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member at a same clamp interface of the clamping device. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the remaining portion of the jacket and the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100054689 | Cable Clamping Devices and Methods for Using the Same - A closure device for receiving a fiber optic cable includes an enclosure defining a splice chamber configured to accommodate splices to the plurality of optical fibers. The enclosure has a clamp receiving section therein. The closure device further includes a clamping device including a closed end cavity that receives the strength member to limit buckling of a strength member of the cable inserted in the cavity. The clamping device is configured to be removably inserted into the clamp receiving section of the enclosure. The clamp receiving section is configured to fixedly limit movement of the clamping device relative to the enclosure when the clamping device is installed therein to secure the strength member secured in the clamping device to the enclosure. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100142909 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONTROL CLIPS AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME - An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100319199 | Cutters for Accessing a Fiber within a Fiber Optic Cable to Splice Thereto and Tools and Methods Using the Same - Apparatus for accessing a length of a selected one or more of a plurality of optical fibers within an outer protective jacket of a cable including the plurality of optical fibers and at least one strength member extending along a longitudinal axis of the cable include a cutting member and a cutter blade positioned in the cutting member. The cutter blade has a cutting edge with a middle region of a first sharpness and outer side regions adjacent opposite sides of the middle region of a second sharpness that is sharper than the first sharpness. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110194830 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONTROL CLIPS AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME - An enclosure assembly for use with a fiber optic cable, the cable having a lengthwise cable axis and including a plurality of optical fibers and a jacket surrounding the optical fibers includes an enclosure housing and a cable control clip. The enclosure housing defines a chamber to receive the cable. The cable control clip is configured to be inserted through the cable to extend radially between the optical fibers and the jacket to limit contact between the optical fibers and one or more other components of the cable, and to limit displacement of the enclosure housing relative to the cable when the cable control clip is disposed in the chamber. | 08-11-2011 |
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| 20110147336 | CLOSURE/STOPPER WITH MULTI-LAYER FILM AFFIXED THERETO - By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, closure or stopper having a sealed and/or barrier bearing terminating end is achieved. In this way, wine sealed in the wine bottle by the closure/stopper of the present invention is assured of possessing a long storage life, while also having the flavor, bouquet, taste, and quality desired for the wine fully maintained. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120228164 | CLOSURE FOR A PRODUCT RETAINING CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to a closure for a container, such as, for example, a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the closure includes an oxidant releasing agent that is adapted to release oxygen into an interior portion of the container according to a predefined desired profile. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a gas containing reservoir, a membrane and a barrier layer, said membrane allowing an at least partial exchange of gas between the inside of said reservoir and the inside of said container, and said barrier layer at least partially preventing exchange of gas between the outside of said closure and the inside of said reservoir. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130118924 | CLOSURES FOR A PRODUCT RETAINING CONTAINER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Container closures wherein at least one void comprised in the closure is at least partially filled with a gas or gaseous mixture which by composition or pressure is different from air are disclosed. The oxygen content of said gas can be lower than the oxygen content of air. Through use of such closures for sealing closed containers, the amount of air and therefore oxygen that enters the closed container through closure desorption can be effectively controlled, changed, or even largely eliminated. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140231430 | CLOSURE FOR A PRODUCT-RETAINING CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to a closure for a container, such as, for example, a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the closure includes an oxidant releasing agent that is adapted to release oxygen into an interior portion of the container according to a predefined desired profile. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a gas containing reservoir, a membrane and a barrier layer, said membrane allowing an at least partial exchange of gas between the inside of said reservoir and the inside of said container, and said barrier layer at least partially preventing exchange of gas between the outside of said closure and the inside of said reservoir. | 08-21-2014 |
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| 20120000798 | CONTACT LENS CASE WITH INDICIA VOID INDICATORS - A contact lens case includes manually adjustable counters or time indicators on the left and/or right well caps utilizing voids, cut-outs or apertures to define indicia used to represent time intervals for lens replacement, maintenance, or other activities. A rotatable time indicator dial is connected to the top of the cap in a first embodiment, whereas a rotating indicia dial is confined under a windowed cover in a second embodiment. The dials are indexed by a paw or pin that seats into recesses in the disc and along the centerline of the indicia desired to be accented, windowed or illuminated. Accent of indicia voids by illumination can be by an exterior direct or diffused light source, or internally from chemical luminance or other means. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120160863 | DISPENSER WITH AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCING INDICATOR - A manually operated object dispenser includes a cover that rotates relative to a base allowing easy access to a storage compartment and allowing stored objects to be dispensed. A rotatable reminder wheel disposed beneath the cover automatically advances to a next position with each use, exposing indicia through a window on the cover. The dispenser comprises two sets of ratchet prongs and teeth: the first set engaged when the cover is rotated to an open position, while the second set is engaged when the cover is subsequently rotated to a closed position. Accordingly, the reminder wheel moves a predetermined distance to incrementally expose indicia through the window with each object that is dispensed. One embodiment of the dispenser includes a storage tray for storing objects and an access port through which the objects are dispensed. Another embodiment of the dispenser is attached to an external storage compartment. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120279506 | MOUTHGUARD WITH IMPACT GAP - A mouthguard includes an integrally molded tray having upper and lower portions joined by a hinge along an inner portion of the tray that defines an open-sided channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions. Shock forces tending to deflect the lower portion of the tray toward the upper portion are countered by a moment resistance of the hinge as the channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions closes. Additional energy absorption is provided by a cushion liner attached to an inner surface of the tray that prevents contact between the upper and lower tray portions, as well as an air cell defined by an occlusal pad attached to the lower tray portion. Embodiments include a detachable tether that is received within a tether mount incorporated within the mouthguard. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130056385 | EASY FILL LOCKABLE PILL CONTAINER - A pill container and method for staging and storing pills or other small objects includes a plurality of storage cells, where each cell defines a top opening and a bottom refill opening. Pills are staged in a sorting area disposed on a bottom side of the pill container, allowing verification by sight and feel of a correct number and type of pill before being dropped into the storage cells. A slide bar is moved to an open position to align holes in the slide bar with the refill openings in the bottom of the storage cells, thereby allowing the pills to be loaded into the storage cells. The slide bar is moved back to a closed position to seal the holes in the bottom of the storage cells. A locking mechanism is provided to provide protection again accidental against accidental movement of the slide bar. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20150226004 | TECHNIQUE TO VERIFY UNDERGROUND TARGETS UTILIZING VIRTUAL REALITY IMAGING AND CONTROLLED EXCAVATION - A system and method for locating and verifying a position of an underground target utilizes a virtual reality display to guide a cutting probe to the target. Initial coordinates of the target may be obtained from prior survey data and a vertical access borehole is excavated at the initial coordinates in a first attempt to verify the target position. If the target it not encountered at the initial coordinates, a lateral sensor is positioned within the vertical access borehole to determine three-dimensional coordinates of the target. A second borehole is then excavated by a cutting head that is guided to the three-dimensional target coordinates with the assistance of a virtual reality display that shows both the target coordinates and a real time position of the cutting head. A down-hole camera or other sensor positioned within the second borehole may verify the presence or condition of the target. | 08-13-2015 |
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| 20110305422 | Cable Enclosure Systems, Plugs and Methods for Using the Same - An enclosure system for receiving a cable includes an enclosure having an inner chamber and an open position exposing the inner chamber and a closed position covering the inner chamber. A cable receiving port in a wall of the enclosure extends along a longitudinal axis from outside of the enclosure into the inner chamber. The cable receiving port is configured to receive a cable therein when the cable is advanced axially into the port without rotation of the cable when the enclosure is in the closed position. A mating member is associated with the cable receiving port that limits rotation of the cable when the cable is advanced axially into the port. An axial retention member is associated with the cable receiving port that limits axial movement of the cable out of the port when the cable is advanced axially into the port to a lock position. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120230644 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE ENCLOSURES HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE ENDPLATE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS INCLUDING THE SAME - A fiber optic splice enclosure system includes an enclosure and first and second endplate assemblies. The enclosure defines an enclosure chamber. The first and second endplate assemblies are adapted to be interchangeably mounted on the enclosure to provide different respective configurations for connecting fiber optic cables to the enclosure. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120230645 | RETAINER TAB ASSEMBLIES AND SLACK BASKET SYSTEMS, FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURES AND METHODS INCLUDING THE SAME - A multi-drop closure system for containing and managing a bundle of optical fibers includes an enclosure and a slack basket system. The enclosure defines a slack basket chamber to hold the bundle of optical fibers. The slack basket system includes a retainer tab assembly mounted in the enclosure. The retainer tab assembly includes a tab member movable between: an open position, wherein the tab member is positioned to provide more open access to the slack basket chamber and thereby enable the bundle of optical fibers to be more easily inserted into, removed from, and/or manipulated in the slack basket chamber; and a retaining position, wherein the tab member overlaps the slack basket chamber to retain the bundle of optical fibers in the slack basket chamber. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120230646 | Cable Strain Relief Clamping Devices and Methods for Using the Same - A clamping device for connecting a cable to a strain relief member includes a housing having a retention member extending therefrom. The retention member is configured to be inserted in a mating opening in the strain relief member and to be secured thereto. A connector is configured to connect the cable to the housing. | 09-13-2012 |
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| 20110236451 | Multipurpose Ant Bait - Subject of the present invention is a solid ant bait comprising an insecticide and a bait composition. Another subject is a process for the preparation of said ant bait, comprising extruding a mixture, which contains the insecticide and the bait composition. Yet another subject is a method for controlling ants, comprising offering to said ants the ant bait according to the invention. Finally, a subject is a use of the ant bait according to the invention for controlling ants. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120289403 | Fluorinated Oxa or Thia Heteroarylalkylsulfide Derivatives for Combating Invertebrate Pests - The invention relates to alkylsulfide derivatives compounds of formula I as hereunder depicted or the enantiomers or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to methods for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to agricultural and veterinary compositions comprising said compounds. wherein U, R | 11-15-2012 |
| 20150237858 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING RYANODINE-MODULATOR INSECTICIDE RESISTANT INSECTS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling insects, especially from the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Diptera, that are resistant to ryanodine-modulator insecticides, especially chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole,
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| 20150250172 | USE OF ANTHRANILAMIDE COMPOUNDS IN SOIL AND SEED TREATMENT APPLICATION METHODS - The present invention relates to agricultural methods using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) | 09-10-2015 |
| 20150282481 | MALONONITRILE COMPOUNDS FOR CONTROLLING ANIMAL PESTS - The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) | 10-08-2015 |
| 20150335021 | Cycloclavine and Derivatives Thereof for Controlling Invertebrate Pests - Indole alkaloid compounds of the general formula (I), salts and N-oxides | 11-26-2015 |
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| 20130318881 | SELF-LOCATING DOOR INTERLOCK APPARATUS AND ENCLOSURES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS INCLUDING SAME - A door interlock apparatus is disclosed. The door interlock apparatus has a body configured to couple to a first one of a door and an enclosure structure, the body having one or more angled self-locating features, a locking protrusion extending from a surface of the body and configured to couple with the locking member of an interlock mechanism, and a misalignment-accommodating mechanism configured and adapted to allow motion of the body. The door interlock apparatus aligns the locking protrusion and locking member during door closing, even when the door and enclosure structure are substantially misaligned. Electrical component enclosures, door interlock assemblies, and methods of assembling a door interlock assembly are also provided, as are other aspects. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319753 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES HAVING RECONFIGURABLE CABLE DUCT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF - An electrical enclosure that may house electrical equipment having a reconfigurable cable duct system with one or more movable flaps to form alternative pathways in the enclosure for routing electrical cables from connections inside the enclosure to designated areas outside the enclosure. Methods of routing electrical cables through an enclosure and of assembling a cable duct system within an enclosure are also provided, as are other aspects. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319831 | NON-LOAD BREAK ISOLATING SWITCH, VOLTAGE CONTROLLERS, AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A non-load break isolating switch for a voltage controller or other electrical component controller may include a mangle pinion gear shaft and a slider having a gear rack that meshes with the mangle pinion gear shaft. Movement of an ON/OFF switch handle of the controller may cause the mangle pinion gear shaft to rotate. Rotation of the mangle pinion gear shaft may cause the slider to linearly translate along a fixed path, where a conductive connector on the slider may engage or disengage a finger assembly to make or break a connection with a voltage bus. Voltage controllers and methods of assembling a non-load break isolating switch are also provided, as are other aspects. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130326962 | SELF-LOCATING DOOR INTERLOCK APPARATUS AND ENCLOSURES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS INCLUDING SAME - A door interlock apparatus is disclosed. The door interlock apparatus has a body configured to couple to a first one of a door and an enclosure structure, the body having one or more angled self-locating features, a locking protrusion extending from a surface of the body and configured to couple with the locking member of an interlock mechanism, and a misalignment-accommodating mechanism configured and adapted to allow motion of the body. The door interlock apparatus aligns the locking protrusion and locking member during door closing, even when the door and enclosure structure are substantially misaligned. Electrical component enclosures, door interlock assemblies, and methods of assembling a door interlock assembly are also provided, as are other aspects. | 12-12-2013 |
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| 20140129962 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to enable a user or group of users to organize an event in the digital world that results in attendance in the physical world. One example embodiment may include a method for receiving a user input that indicates a current status and a current interest of a user. The method may further include adjusting the user interface in accordance with the current status and interest of a user. The method may further include determining one or more users or one or more entities that match at least one of the current status or the current interest of the user. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140344031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING REAL TIME OR NEAR REAL TIME INFORMATION FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to enable a user or group of users to organize an event in the digital world that results in attendance in the physical world. One example embodiment may include a method for providing a user interface configured to allow selection of at least one time or time period from a plurality of times, receiving, via the user interface, user input that indicates at least one time or time period, a status, and a location of a user; and determining one or more users or one or more entities that match at least the time or time period, the status, and the location of the user, the one or more users or the one or more entities that match at least the time or time period, the status, and the location of the user are provided with access to information related to the user and the user is provided with access to information related to the one or more users or the one or more entities. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140344724 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CALENDAR FUNCTIONALITY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to enable a user or group of users to organize an event in the digital world that results in attendance in the physical world. One example embodiment may include a method for receiving a user input that indicates a future status and a location of a user at a future time. The method may further include determining one or more other users or entities that match the future status and the location of the user at the future time. The method may further include providing the user access to information related the one or more other users or entities and, in some embodiments, providing the one or more other users or entities with access to information related to the user. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150113434 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER DEVICE WITH FUNCTIONALITY ENABLING INSTANCES OF POST INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SELECTED USERS TO BE ADDED TO A NEWS FEED - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to provide, to a user, network based functionality enabling the user to first add another user to their community and optionally to their news feed. One example embodiment may include a method for providing the first user an option to add a second user to a community of the first user, providing a response communication configured to indicate an acceptance to add the second user to the community of the first user, and providing a visual link configured to indicate an intention of the first user to post information provided by the second user to a news feed of the first user, the news feed of the first user configured to provide post information provided by the second user and one or more other connected and added users. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150113447 | Method And Apparatus For Providing Plan Making Functionality Enabling A User To Execute From A Social Networking Service Feature Currently In Use - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to provide, to a user, network based functionality enabling the user to make a plan from a social networking service feature the user is currently utilizing. One example embodiment may include a method for providing a social networking service feature comprising a visual link, the selection of the visual link configured for enabling plan making functionality, the visual link associated with at least one of a second user, a group of users, a destination, or an event, detecting activation of the visual link, and providing plan making functionality, the plan making functionality configured to provide functionality for inviting one or more other users, and receiving information indicative of at least one of one or more users invited to attend, a date or time, and an intent of the plan by use of tags or selected from one or more destinations or events. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150178691 | Method And Apparatus For Providing A User Device With Functionality Enabling Users To Provide Their Intention To Attend A Particular Destination Or Event - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to provide, to a user, network based functionality enabling the user to convey their social intent, including an intent to attend a destination. One example embodiment may include a method for providing a first page associated with a destination, the first page comprising a visual link configured for display and selection, display of the visual link configured to convey an intention of the first user to attend the destination, the selection of the visual link configured to open a target page, the target page associated with the destination, in an instance in which the target page is associated with the destination, receiving a selection indicating the at least one of the time. | 06-25-2015 |
