Toma

Adrian Toma, Iasi RO

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140259157	Document Classification Using Multiscale Text Fingerprints - Described systems and methods allow a classification of electronic documents such as email messages and HTML documents, according to a document-specific text fingerprint. The text fingerprint is calculated for a text block of each target document, and comprises a sequence of characters determined according to a plurality of text tokens of the respective text block. In some embodiments, the length of the text fingerprint is forced within a pre-determined range of lengths (e.g. between 129 and 256 characters) irrespective of the length of the text block, by zooming in for short text blocks, and zooming out for long ones. Classification may include, for instance, determining whether an electronic document represents unsolicited communication (spam) or online fraud such as phishing.	09-11-2014
20150089644	Document Classification Using Multiscale Text Fingerprints - Described systems and methods allow a classification of electronic documents such as email messages and HTML documents, according to a document-specific text fingerprint. The text fingerprint is calculated for a text block of each target document, and comprises a sequence of characters determined according to a plurality of text tokens of the respective text block. In some embodiments, the length of the text fingerprint is forced within a pre-determined range of lengths (e.g. between 129 and 256 characters) irrespective of the length of the text block, by zooming in for short text blocks, and zooming out for long ones. Classification may include, for instance, determining whether an electronic document represents unsolicited communication (spam) or online fraud such as phishing.	03-26-2015

Amir Toma, Gothenburg SE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150132171	ROOTS-STYLE BLOWER WITH LEAKAGE MECHANISMS - The disclosure concerns a Roots-type blower comprising a housing defining first and second transversely overlapping cylindrical chambers and at least one inlet port and an outlet port; first and second meshed, lobed rotors, each lobe having a top land sealingly cooperating with the cylindrical chambers; a plurality of control volumes for transfer of fluid, each control volume being defined by a pair of adjacent lobes on one of the rotors, and at least one of the cylindrical chambers; and blowholes formed within the cylindrical chambers in connection with meshing of the lobes of the first and second rotors. The blower further comprises at least one backflow slot extending through the housing wall of each cylindrical chamber for effecting a leakage of fluid from downstream the at least one outlet port into a control volume.	05-14-2015

Andrea Toma, Genova IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110001119	METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF AN ARRAY OF METAL NANOWIRE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING LOCALIZED PLASMON RESONANCES AND PHOTONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAID ARRAY - A method is for the synthesis of an array of metal nanowires (w) capable of supporting localized plasmon resonances. A metal film (M) deposited on a planar substrate (D) is irradiated with a defocused beam of noble gas ions (IB) under high vacuum, so that, with increasing ion doses a corrugation is produced on the metal film surface, formed by a mutually parallel nanoscale self-organized corrugations (r). Subsequently, the height of the self-organized corrugations peaks is increased relative to the valleys (t) interposed therebetween. Then the whole the metal film is eroded so as to expose the substrate at the valleys, and to mutually disconnect the self-organized corrugations, thereby generating the array of metal nanowires. Finally, the transversal cross-section of the nanowires is reduced in a controlled manner so as to adjust the localized plasmon resonances wavelength which can be associated thereto. The nanowires array constitutes an electrode of an improved photonic device.	01-06-2011

Augustin Toma, Balingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100289279	Door Opener - An electrically actuatable door opener for releasing a door is provided. The electrically actuatable door opener comprises a swivelable pivot latch which is arranged for holding or releasing a lock latch, a catch lever, a latch lever which can be moved between a position blocking the pivot latch and a position releasing the pivot latch, and which is arranged in relation to the catch lever in such a way that it can be locked by the catch lever in the blocking position, and a positioning actuator through which the catch lever can be moved from the position locking the latch lever to the position releasing the latch lever. A method for unlocking a door opener is also provided.	11-18-2010

Bernard John Toma, Vegreville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140379133	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING DIRECTIONAL DRILLING - Various embodiments of the systems and methods for monitoring, for example passively monitoring and controlling, a directional drilling operation are disclosed. In one example, a system regulates access and use of the system based on a user's position in a hierarchy and based on previous commands given by those above the user in the hierarchy. Methods of using predetermined window corridors to keep a well bore on track are discussed. Methods and systems designed to increase accountability and transparency in the drilling operation are discussed. Methods of calculating drilling instructions based on survey data are discussed. Methods of drilling with a mud motor are discussed.	12-25-2014

Burt A. Toma, Hillsborough, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120096550	PROVIDING SECURITY FOR A VIRTUAL MACHINE BY SELECTIVELY TRIGGERING A HOST SECURITY SCAN - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that protects an application from malware on a host system. During operation, the system receives a command to commence execution of the application on the host system. In response to the command, the system causes a security scan to be performed on the host system to detect malware, wherein the malware can compromise the security of the application. The system also restricts one or more operations associated with the application until the security scan successfully completes.	04-19-2012

Catalin Toma, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080281248	REMOVAL OF CONTRAST AGENTS FROM BLOOD - The invention provides a system and a method for removal of contrast from blood. In one aspect, the invention provides a catheter for removal of contrast from the veins that drain the cerebral circulation. In a second aspect, the invention provides a method for removing contrast from blood by contacting the blood with a sorbent.	11-13-2008
20110208113	Directed Cell-Based Therapy Using Microbubble Tagged Cells - The disclosed technology describes compositions and methods useful for providing cell based therapy. For example, one embodiment of cell based therapy involves the regeneration of injured tissue and/or promoting wound healing. Certain embodiments provide improved therapeutic compositions using microbubbles by delivering biological progenitor cells to the injured tissues. The administration of the microbubbles is directed by acoustic radiation forces that interact with embodiments of microbubbles comprising an acoustically active gas. As such, a high efficiency of progenitor cell delivery to injured tissue is realized. One advantage of this technique over targeted delivery of pharmaceutical compounds, is that the delivered progenitors cells may be derived from the patient (i.e., personalized therapy), thereby avoiding side effects, allergic reactions, and overall problems associated with refractive drug responses.	08-25-2011
20130197418	CATHETER - In one aspect, the invention provides a device comprising a catheter. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of removing an agent from blood.	08-01-2013

Claude Toma, Crissier CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090079971	METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE SURFACE QUALITY OF A SUBSTRATE AND ASSOCIATED MACHINE FOR CONVERTING THE SUBSTRATE - A method for determining the surface quality of a substrate passing from an initial state into a converted state during a conversion process including the steps of acquiring first information relating to surface defects detected on the initial substrate, acquiring second information relating to surface defects detected on the converted substrate, of processing the first information and the second information, and of classifying the converted substrate as a function of the first acquired information relating to the surface defects detected on the initial substrate and as a function of the second acquired information relating to the surface defects detected on the converted substrate.	03-26-2009

David Toma, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054767	Computer-implemented method for ensuring the privacy of a user, computer program product, device - A computer-implemented method and product ensures the privacy of a user and the utility of data communicated by a device, such as a vehicle telematics device, to a server, comprising receiving data at the device during the time period; processing, by the device, the received data; summarizing, by the device, the processed data in a matrix, wherein the rows and columns of the matrix define circumstances of movement of the device, wherein the matrix includes a plurality matrix-entries, and wherein each matrix-entry includes a distance covered by the device during the time period under a pair of said predefined circumstances of movement; and transmitting the summarized data from the device to the server.	03-03-2011
20120246733	COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR ENSURING THE PRIVACY OF A USER, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, DEVICE - The present description refers in particular to a computer-implemented method, a computer program product and a device for ensuring the privacy of a user and the utility of data communicated by a device, such as a vehicle telematics device, to a server, the method comprising: moving the device during a time period; receiving data at the device during the time period; processing, by the device, the received data; summarizing, by the device, the processed data in a matrix, wherein the rows and columns of the matrix define circumstances of movement of the device, wherein the matrix includes a plurality matrix-entries, and wherein each matrix-entry includes a distance covered by the device during the time period under a pair of said predefined circumstances of movement; and transmitting the summarized data from the device to the server.	09-27-2012

Dorei L. Toma, Dripping Springs, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160027641	MULTI-STEP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CURING A DIELECTRIC FILM - A multi-step system and method for curing a dielectric film in which the system includes a drying system configured to reduce the amount of contaminants, such as moisture, in the dielectric film. The system further includes a curing system coupled to the drying system, and configured to treat the dielectric film with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and infrared (IR) radiation in order to cure the dielectric film.	01-28-2016

Dorel Toma, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120225568	ANNEALING METHOD AND ANNEALING APPARATUS - An annealing method irradiates a target object, having a film formed on its surface, with a laser beam to perform an annealing process to the target object. The surface of the target object is irradiated with the laser beam obliquely at an incident angle that is determined to achieve an improved laser absorptance of the film.	09-06-2012

Dorel L. Toma, Dripping Springs, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041248	MULTI-STEP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CURING A DIELECTRIC FILM - A multi-step system and method for curing a dielectric film in which the system includes a drying system configured to reduce the amount of contaminants, such as moisture, in the dielectric film. The system further includes a curing system coupled to the drying system, and configured to treat the dielectric film with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and infrared (IR) radiation in order to cure the dielectric film.	02-18-2010
20140109432	MULTI-STEP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CURING A DIELECTRIC FILM - A multi-step system and method for curing a dielectric film in which the system includes a drying system configured to reduce the amount of contaminants, such as moisture, in the dielectric film. The system further includes a curing system coupled to the drying system, and configured to treat the dielectric film with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and infrared (IR) radiation in order to cure the dielectric film.	04-24-2014

Emil Toma, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214590	Zalcitabine (Ddc) Boosted Lamivudine (3Tc) Compositions for Antiretroviral Therapy - Boosted cytidine analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor antiretroviral compound is a new therapeutic anti HIV option, in combination with another drug such as a NRTI or a protease inhibitor. It's heightened and sustained antiretroviral potency is due to the increased intracellular level of 3TC triphosphate, the active form of 3TC. This effect is obtained by combining 3TC, in usual doses, with a reduced dose of ddC, in the same pharmaceutical formulation. The product could be administered twice or even once daily, which is convenient, and does not increase the pill burden for the patient. The reduced ddC dosage prevents the occurrence of ddC related side effects. Other cytidine derivatives (racemic or negative enantiomers) could have the same effects as ddC and could probably be combined with 3TC, and have the same effect. On the other hand, low dose ddC may also increase the intracellular levels of other cytidine derivatives as it does for 3TC. Boosted cytidine analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor antiretroviral compound could also be formulated in combination with another drug such as another NRTI (e.g. abacavir) or any protease inhibitor in the same capsule or tablet. This approach offers a dual anti-HIV therapy that is as efficacious as the routine triple therapy. In this way the HIV treatment cost could be significantly reduced which is imperative for resource-poor settings. This new formulation is convenient and well tolerated with no additional toxicity than that of the combining drug (NRTI or protease inhibitor) and 3TC. Moreover, this will enable a larger number of patients to benefit from the already known 3TC effects. It will also increase the 3TC effects in those organs or HIV sanctuaries with usually reduced 3TC concentrations or activity. It could be indicated in both the initial as well as in salvage HIV therapy. It could also be used for therapy optimization or simplification. Moreover, in combination with another NRTI such as abacavir, or even alone, it could be beneficial for reducing the HIV harm in resource-poor settings.	09-04-2008

Filofteia-Laura Toma, Dresden DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110123431	THERMALLY SPRAYED AL2O3 LAYERS HAVING A HIGH CONTENT OF CORUNDUM WITHOUT ANY PROPERTY-REDUCING ADDITIVES, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to thermally sprayed Al	05-26-2011
20140360407	YTTRIUM OXIDE COATING FILM - An yttrium oxide coating has a porosity of 1.5% or less and contains monoclinic yttrium oxide at a ratio of 1% or more and 30% or less to the sum of monoclinic yttrium oxide and cubic yttrium oxide in the coating. The coating is formed, for example, by thermal spraying a thermal spraying material containing yttrium oxide particles and a dispersion medium.	12-11-2014

Filoftheia-Laura Toma, Dresden DE

Florin-Catalin Toma, Ramnicu Valcea RO

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160065295	ANTENNA-DIVERSITY RECEIVER AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN ANTENNA-DIVERSITY RECEIVER AND A TRANSMITTER IN A FREQUENCY-HOPPING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An antenna-diversity receiver receives data units from a transmitter in a frequency-hopping communication system. The frequency-hopping system has a channel set comprising of multiple channels, each having its own frequency range. The channel set comprises a set of multiple advertising channels and a set of multiple data channels. The receiver comprises an antenna set of multiple antennas.	03-03-2016

Francesca Maria Toma, Spinea IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140087461	CARBON-NANOTUBE MODULATION OF MYOCYTE CELLS - Embodiments include compositions of carbon nanotubes complexed with myocyte cells. Embodiments also include methods for making compositions of carbon nanotubes, and methods for modulating the electrophysical, proliferative, and viability potential of myocytes.	03-27-2014

Hani Toma, El Cajon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160084559	AUTOMATIC TURNING ICE BLOCK APPARATUS AND METHOD - An evaporator apparatus comprising at least one container configured to maintain liquid for freezing and a plurality of heat transfer compartments configured around the at least one container to allow for the flow of cold anti-freeze in order to freeze the liquid and warm anti-freeze in order to thaw frozen blocks of ice contained within the evaporator apparatus. A lever integrated into the body of the evaporator to allow for rotation of the evaporation in order to harvest the frozen blocks of ice. The evaporator further including, at least one inlet opening to allow for the inflow of anti-freeze into the plurality of heat transfer compartments and at least one outlet opening to allow for the discharge of anti-freeze from the evaporator apparatus.	03-24-2016

Henrique Eisi Toma, Sao Paulo BR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150367324	PROCESS FOR OBTAINING NANOCOMPOSITES, NANOCOMPOSITE, METHOD OF CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL OF A SOLUBILIZED AND/OR DISPERESED MATERIAL IN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM, METHOD OF PURIFICATION OF AN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM AND CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL KIT FOR A SOLUBILIZED AND/OR DISPERSED MATERIAL IN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM - The present invention lies in the fields of chemistry and nanotechnology and describes a nanocomposite to be used in the recovery of several compounds from inorganic or organic medium. Specifically, the invention presents a nanocomposite consisting of magnetic nanoparticles composed of Fe	12-24-2015

Ion Toma, Richmond CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090058322	ADAPTIVE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID STATE LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for adaptive control of a solid-state lighting system consisting of one or more groups of one or more light-emitting elements The invention comprises a voltage control device to provide each group with an independently controllable voltage A feedback system to detect and generate a signal representative of drive currents through the one or more groups A computing device then adaptively evaluates, based on the signal, a required voltage that achieves a desired respective drive current in each of the one or more groups.	03-05-2009
20090326730	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACTIVATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the activation of an electronic device. For a desired activation ratio, which defines the “ON” time relative to the “OFF” time of the electronic device for a given time period, the method and apparatus according to the present invention evaluates an activation sequence. The activation sequence comprises two or more activation time periods and one or more deactivation periods, wherein the ratio between the two or more activation periods and the predetermined time period is equivalent to the desired activation ratio.	12-31-2009
20140375206	WIRELESS LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention provides a plurality of individually addressable radio frequency (RF) modules, any of which can be installed with any electrical device such as an ambient condition sensor or an ambient condition modifier. A prime example would be a light fixture, whether with or without a dimmable light source efficient dimming and integrated smart sensor networking related to the lighting system itself or to other systems such as parking monitors, fire alarm monitors or security alarm monitors. Independent control processing in each lighting fixture or electrical device allows a multiplicity of sensors to be locally employed and their data to control local conditions or communicate to adjoining fixtures and electrical devices and thereby control larger portions of the lighting system network or network to several unrelated systems.	12-25-2014

Jean Toma, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053802	Multipotent stem cells from peripheral tissues and uses thereof - This invention relates to multipotent stem cells, purified from the peripheral tissue of mammals, and capable of differentiating into neural and non-neural cell types. These stem cells provide an accessible source for autologous transplantation into CNS, PNS, and other damaged tissues.	02-26-2009
20090142834	Multipotent stem cells from peripheral tissues and uses thereof - This invention relates to multipotent stem cells, purified from the peripheral tissue of mammals, and capable of differentiating into neural and non-neural cell types. These stem cells provide an accessible source for autologous transplantation into CNS, PNS, and other damaged tissues.	06-04-2009

Jeffrey J. Toma, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120234757	INTRAVENOUS FILTER - Intravenous fluid filter devices including a filter comprising spaced apart first and second filter elements comprising hydrophilic membranes and providing inside-out flow, and methods of using the devices, are disclosed.	09-20-2012

Jonathan Toma, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100167266	Compositions and Methods for Determining Whether a Subject Would Benefit from Co-Receptor Inhibitor Therapy - The present invention provides methods and compositions for determining whether a subject would benefit from co-receptor inhibitor therapy. In certain aspects, the methods can be used to determine whether a subject infected with a dual-mixed tropic population of HIV would benefit from CCCR5-inhibitor therapy or CXCR4-inhibitor therapy, the methods comprising determining whether the HIV population is a homogeneous or heterogeneous population of HIV, wherein the nature of the homogenous or heterogenous population of HIV indicates whether the patient would benefit from co-receptor inhibitor therapy.	07-01-2010

Leon Toma, Commerce Twp, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160114710	SEAT BACK CUSHION FOR A VEHICLE - A seat back cushion for a vehicle includes a back surface including a plurality of indentations, the plurality of indentations including a plurality of generally vertical indentations and a plurality of generally horizontal indentations.	04-28-2016

Leon Toma, Commerce Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160107556	SIDE SHIELD TRENCH ON SEAT CUSHION - A seat assembly is provided having a side shield having a leading edge. The side shield adapted to cover at least a portion of the seat cushion of the seat assembly. The assembly further includes a seat cushion, the side shield positioned adjacent to the seat cushion, the seat cushion having an elongated trench adapted to receive the leading edge of the side shield so as to prevent the formation of a gap between the shield and the cushion portion thereby providing an aesthetically appealing appearance to the user. The seat cushion includes a side surface positioned adjacent to the side shield. The trench is further defined as a generally horizontal momentary discontinuous surface extending into the side surface of the seat cushion, the leading edge of the side shield resting within the trench. The side shield extends around the seat cushion to a front portion of the seat cushion and the trench adapted to accept the leading edge of the side shield at the front portion of the seat cushion. The trench further extends horizontally from the rear to the front of the seat cushion to accommodate the leading edge of the side shield.	04-21-2016

Lucio Toma, Voghera IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120263735	SYNTHETIC IMMUNOGENIC GLYCOCONJUGATE FOR MELANOMA IMMUNOTHERAPY - The present invention refers to compounds of formula (I) as useful melanoma vaccines' active ingredients. As a matter of fact, compounds of formula (I) are immunogenic artificial antigens, mimetics of GM3 and GM3 lactone, well known tumor associated antigens (TAAs). In addition, the present invention refers to specific antibodies for compounds of formula (I) which are able to bind to the TAAs. The hereinabove reported compounds and antibodies are therefore potentially useful respectively for the active and passive immunization against tumors overexpressing GM3 ganglioside, in a preferred embodiment melanoma and colon cancer, and for their diagnosis and prognosis.	10-18-2012
20140161806	IMMUNOGENIC SYNTHETIC GLYCOCONJUGATE FOR THE IMMUNOTHERAPY OF MELANOMA - A specific antibody against a compound of formula (I)	06-12-2014

Mana Toma, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150126393	NANOSTRUCTURED ARRAYS ON FLEXIBLE POLYMER FILMS - The present invention relates to nanocones and nanomaterials. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of fabricating an array of nanostructures on a flexible film, comprising self-assembling a layer of particles on a film, and fabricating an array of nanostructures by etching and/or modifying the film. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a microarray comprising a nanomaterial comprising a film configured for an array of one or more nanocones.	05-07-2015

Mark P. Toma, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120319012	HIGH THROUGHPUT UV CURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CURING A PLURALITY OF ARTICLES - High throughput UV curing systems for mass curing of a plurality of articles without compromising product quality. The systems comprise a plurality of UV banks, each bank comprising a plurality of fluorescent UV lamps, thereby creating a consistent blanket of UV energy. A plurality of coated articles are positioned between pairs of banks such that the UV exposure or dosage is evenly distributed for each article. The fluorescent UV lamps use proportionally lower energy per unit and generate less heat than standard UV lamps, while sufficiently curing the coating on each article. Throughput is increased compared to currently available systems because the systems are easier to maintain requiring less downtime, can cure significantly more articles per cycle, and reduce the number of rejected products.	12-20-2012

Mervit Toma, West Bloomfield, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160095478	COMBINED BABY WIPE HOLDER AND TOILET PAPER HOLDER STAND - A combined baby wipe and toilet paper holder includes a base, an upstanding pole or rod and a receptacle for removably stowing a plurality of baby wipes or similar stowable product therewithin. The receptacle may be an open structure or may be defined by an enclosure having a hingeably rotatable lid with an access portal or slit formed therewithin to permit access to any stowable product contained therewithin. A liner may be removably seated within the receptacle. The toilet paper holder includes a pair of opposed arms, each having inwardly directed fingers with sufficient flexibility to enable the fingers to be separated to removably mount a roll of toilet paper thereon.	04-07-2016

Michael Toma, West Wyoming, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150178822	DISCOVERY ENGINE STOREFRONT - A method and a system of online shopping using a digital storefront. For example, a digital storefront having multiple touchscreen display surfaces presents a plurality of tiles to a user, where one or more tiles display images of items for sale and at least one hunch question which may be related to the environment. In further examples, a response is received from the user to one or more hunch questions, and items are recommended for the user and presented to the user in one or more updated tiles on a touchscreen display surface.	06-25-2015

Mircea Toma, Medias RO

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120131432	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELTA ENCODING, TRANSMISSION AND DECODING OF HTML FORMS - A system comprising a Web Browser that performs delta encoding of HTML form data for HTML form submission over HTTP, and a Web Server that performs delta decoding of delta encoded HTML form data received over HTTP from the Web Browser, where delta encoding comprises encoding only HTML form elements that are changed by the user prior to submission of the HTML form, and delta decoding comprises reconstituting the complete form data using the delta encoded HTML form submission received over HTTP.	05-24-2012

Monica Cristina Toma, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255187	ACTIVE SEAL ARCHITECTURES - Active seal architectures adapted for producing a variable sealing and/or closing force between a closure panel and perimeter, includes a mounting clip, a flexible outer layer fixedly connected to the clip, defining an interior space, and longitudinally extending along the perimeter; and an interior structure comprising and reconfigurable by an active material disposed within the space, and operable to impart differing first and second forces upon the layer and panel when the material is activated and deactivated respectively.	10-15-2009

Octavian Corneliu Toma, Quebec CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120057938	TIDE SELF TUNING MODULAR WHARF RESILIENT CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A connector for connecting a floating module to a beached module of a modular wharf, the connector comprising: a resilient member adapted for resiliently opposing movement of the floating module toward the beached module; a sliding connector for slidably connecting said floating module to said beached module to allow vertical movement of the floating module relative to the beached module during tides of said body of water while restricting horizontal and lateral movement of said floating module.	03-08-2012

Ovidiu Toma, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110291355	Pneumatic soccer game - A pneumatic game apparatus. The apparatus comprises a table. The table comprises a horizontal top surface and peripheral side walls. Side walls extend above the top surface of the table. The table is provided with four apertures located at four opposite corners of the table. The apertures are located within the peripheral side walls at the corners. A plurality of manual pump means project air in a substantially horizontal manner from each aperture, across the top surface of the table. The plurality of pump means are positioned at a respective corner of the table and have outlets. Mounting means to mount each on the plurality of pump means are provided for rotation of the outlets about a vertical axis. One play object is positionable on the top surface of the table. The projected air streams move the play objects on the top surface of the table under a control of opposing players manipulating each of the plurality of manual pump means and manipulating the direction of the air streams, through rotation of the outlets.	12-01-2011
20130056928	Air soccer game - An air game apparatus. The apparatus comprises a table. The table comprises a horizontal top surface and peripheral side walls. A plurality of manual pneumatic mechanisms projects air in a substantial manner from each outlet, across the top surface of the table. The plurality of manual pneumatic mechanisms are positioned between top surface and bottom surface and have outlets and handles. One play object is positionable on the top surface of the table. The projected air streams move the play objects on the top surface of the table under the control of opposing players manipulating each of the plurality of manual pneumatic mechanisms with manual pumps , manipulating the direction of the air streams by rotation of outlets and produced the compressed-air necessary to move the playing object.	03-07-2013

Pascal H. Toma, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176754	Crystalline Form of the Compound A-348441 - There is provided a hemihydrate of (3β, 5β, 7α, 12α)-7,12-dihydroxy-3-{2-[{4-[17β-hydroxy-3-oxo-17α-prop-1-ynylestra-4,9-dien-11β-yl]phenyl}(methyl)amino]ethoxy}cholan-24-oic acid in a crystalline form which is characterised by an X-ray diffraction pattern having major peaks at 2θ=6.58±0.2, 8.54+0.2, 12.28±0.2, and 19.68±0.2. This crystalline material is useful in the treatment of conditions associated with an excess of hepatic glucocorticoid response.	07-09-2009

Salvatore Toma, Milan IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130069	Thymidine Kinase - A polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a thymidine kinase wherein at least one of the nucleotides corresponding to the splice donor site nucleotides is replaced by another nucleotide and wherein the nucleotides of the splice acceptor sites are not altered.	05-21-2009
20130028876	THYMIDINE KINASE - A polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a thymidine kinase wherein at least one of the nucleotides corresponding to the splice donor site nucleotides is replaced by another nucleotide and wherein the nucleotides of the splice acceptor sites are not altered.	01-31-2013
20140178345	THYMIDINE KINASE - A polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a thymidine kinase wherein at least one of the nucleotides corresponding to the splice donor site nucleotides is replaced by another nucleotide and wherein the nucleotides of the splice acceptor sites are not altered.	06-26-2014
20150231275	THYMIDINE KINASE - A polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a thymidine kinase wherein at least one of the nucleotides corresponding to the splice donor site nucleotides is replaced by another nucleotide and wherein the nucleotides of the splice acceptor sites are not altered.	08-20-2015

Sergio Hiroshi Toma, Sao Paulo BR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150367324	PROCESS FOR OBTAINING NANOCOMPOSITES, NANOCOMPOSITE, METHOD OF CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL OF A SOLUBILIZED AND/OR DISPERESED MATERIAL IN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM, METHOD OF PURIFICATION OF AN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM AND CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL KIT FOR A SOLUBILIZED AND/OR DISPERSED MATERIAL IN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC MEDIUM - The present invention lies in the fields of chemistry and nanotechnology and describes a nanocomposite to be used in the recovery of several compounds from inorganic or organic medium. Specifically, the invention presents a nanocomposite consisting of magnetic nanoparticles composed of Fe	12-24-2015

Tatsuya Toma, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140171410	Batrachotoxin Analogues, Compositions, Uses, and Preparation Thereof - Compounds relating to batrachotoxin are provided, in particular analogues that modulate the activity of sodium channels. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, including vehicles that modulate transdermal permeation of the compound. The subject compounds are useful in treatments, including treatments to reduce neuronal activity or to bring about muscular relaxation. The compounds also find use in the treatment of subjects suffering from a voltage-gated sodium channel-enhanced ailment or from pain. Further methods are provided for the preparation of the batrachotoxin-related compounds.	06-19-2014

Tetsuya Toma, Woodbury, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110199557	LIGHT DIRECTING FILM - A light directing film and an optical system incorporating same are disclosed. The light directing film includes a first major surface and a microstructured second major surface. The microstructured second major surface has at least two periodic microstructured patterns. The first periodic pattern is arranged along a first direction. The second periodic pattern is arranged along a second direction different from the first direction.	08-18-2011

Tom H. Toma, Waterford, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150015713	VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH LIGHT BAFFLING SYSTEM - A vehicle vision system includes a bracket, a stray light shield and a camera module. The bracket is configured to attach at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield. The light shield includes a base portion and side walls that extend upward from the base portion so as to establish a pocket. The camera module includes a camera having an image sensor array and a lens, and the camera module is configured to mount at the bracket. The stray light shield, when the camera module is mounted at the bracket attached at the windshield, shields the image sensor array from light emanating from within the cabin of the vehicle. At least the base portion of the stray light shield comprises light traps structurally established thereat and configured to reduce incidence of extraneous light at the image sensor array.	01-15-2015