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Tracy Atteberry, Chicago, IL US
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20140022260 | ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT THAT INHIBITS AUTOMATIC TEXT EXTRACTION - A system that generates one or more fonts for a document is provided. Glyph data associated with the one or more fonts is modified in a way that modifies one or more glyphs, but does not affect how the one or more glyphs are displayed within the document. Subsequently, character mappings are created, where each character of a plurality of characters is mapped to one or more modified glyphs. | 01-23-2014 |
Tracy Boekelman, Snohomish, WA US
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20080210775 | Variable reactive force arrangement for pole mounted, pressure washing lances - Apparatus and methods for establishing a controllable reactive thrust in a pressure washing lance ( | 09-04-2008 |
Tracy Bonazza, Rochester, NY US
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20090005810 | Teething device - A teething device designed with a handle for older infants and toddlers to direct the teething surface toward their back teeth for relief from teething pain. The teething devices comprises a handle and a teething assembly fixed to the handle. The teething assembly comprises a teething surface and a mouth guard fixed to and extending outward from the teething surface. | 01-01-2009 |
Tracy Chu, Mountain View, CA US
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20140143013 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS - Disclosed are methods for identifying topical experts from a seed set of experts by identifying “second tier” influencers for the topic. New concepts detected among a pool of experts and second tier influencers are monitored among the general population and their significance evaluated. Reports may be generated for these detected trends. Trends in social media for a concept represented in a taxonomy may be detected by monitoring content for descendent nodes for the concept. Correlations between social media activity with respect to the concept and sales of products corresponding to the concept may be made and sales predicted for the same or different products that correspond to descendants of the concept in the taxonomy. | 05-22-2014 |
20140143405 | System And Method For Analyzing Social Media Trends - Disclosed are methods for identifying topical experts from a seed set of experts by identifying “second tier” influencers for the topic. New concepts detected among a pool of experts and second tier influencers are monitored among the general population and their significance evaluated. Reports may be generated for these detected trends. Trends in social media for a concept represented in a taxonomy may be detected by monitoring content for descendent nodes for the concept. Correlations between social media activity with respect to the concept and sales of products corresponding to the concept may be made and sales predicted for the same or different products that correspond to descendants of the concept in the taxonomy. | 05-22-2014 |
Tracy Clarke, Glenn Dale, MD US
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20140184463 | Wide-Band Active Antenna System for HF/VHF radio - An active antenna system for receiving electromagnetic radiation at frequencies below 100 MHz. The system includes a vertical support mast; a front end electronics unit including an active balun, the front end electronics unit affixed to the support mast; two crossed-dipole antennas affixed oriented at about 90 degrees to each other, each crossed-dipole antenna having two arms formed of electrically conductive material, each arm having an isoceles triangular frame with an apex of the frame electrically connected to a feedpoint of the front end electronics unit, each arm also having a longitudinal member extending from the apex to the center of the base of the triangular shape and a cross member extending between sides of the triangular frame. The system can operate independently or as part of a long wavelength array for astronomical radio telescope applications. | 07-03-2014 |
Tracy Cui, Shelby Township, MI US
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20150035327 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH ARRESTER ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a vehicle seat with a floor component group and a seat frame which is fixed to the floor component group. The seat frame is connected to the floor component group via at least one coupling element and is arranged spaced apart from the floor component group essentially vertically to a longitudinal seat direction, wherein the coupling element is fixed to the seat frame on the one hand and to the floor component group on the other hand, and an arrester element is provided at the seat frame, which arrester element is formed and arranged in such a manner that the coupling element can make contact with the arrester element in case of a crash, and the arrester element then counteracts a deformation of the coupling element transversely to the longitudinal seat direction. The arrester element has a planar section that the coupling element can contact in case of a crash and along which forces from the coupling element are then transferred to the seat frame, in order to counteract a deformation of the coupling element transversely to the longitudinal seat direction. | 02-05-2015 |
Tracy Dangott, Chicago, IL US
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20140114815 | System And Method For Managing And Using A Third Party Subsidy Account - Systems and methods for using a third party subsidy account are disclosed. A method may include (1) using a computer processor, enrolling a subsidy recipient in a subsidy program; (2) using the computer processor, funding a subsidy account for the subsidy recipient with subsidy funds having a first subsidy expiration; (3) using the computer processor, de-funding the subsidy account at the subsidy expiration; and (4) using the computer processor, funding the subsidy account with subsidy funds having a second subsidy expiration. The method may further include (5) using the computer processor, monitoring a use of the subsidy funds; and (6) using the computer processor, providing a notification regarding the subsidy funds to the subsidy recipient. The notification may include a balance of the subsidy funds, an expiration for the subsidy funds, etc. The notification may be a text-based notification, a graphical notification, an audible notification, etc. | 04-24-2014 |
Tracy Davis, Georgetown, TX US
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20110087910 | Auxiliary Power Shutdown - An auxiliary power control system for enabling a software command that a management controller sends to the power supply to shut down auxiliary power. Such a power control system enables an AC cycle without needing to physically remove an AC power cord and provides additional power savings when a system is not in use. In certain embodiments, the auxiliary power control system includes a paradigm of a main power state, an auxiliary power state and a sub-auxiliary state. In this system many of the power states and wake vents apply to the auxiliary power state in addition to the main power state. | 04-14-2011 |
Tracy Devoll US
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20110254302 | RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOATING OBJECTS - A system for displacing a floating object comprising a jaw assembly and at least one latch assembly. The jaw assembly supports the latch assembly such that, when the latch assembly is in a latched configuration, the latch assembly maintains the jaw assembly in an open configuration and, when the jaw assembly is in the open configuration, the at least one jaw assembly defines a jaw gap through which the floating object may pass. The latch assembly is adapted to engage the floating object when the floating object has passed through the jaw gap such that the latch assembly is placed from the latched position into the unlatched position to allow the jaw assembly to move from the open configuration into the closed configuration. The jaw assembly is adapted to engage the floating object when in the closed configuration. | 10-20-2011 |
Tracy Ehiwe, Cambridge GB
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20150175606 | POLYMORPHIC FORMS OF A HYDROCHLORIDE SALT OF (S)-2-(1-(9H-PURIN-6-YLAMINO)PROPYL)-5-FLUORO-3-PHENYLQUINAZOLIN-4(3H)-ON- E - Polymorphs of a hydrochloride salt of (S)-2-(1-(9H-purin-6-ylamino)propyl)-5-fluoro-3-phenylquinazolin-4(3H)-one, compositions thereof, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use are disclosed. Solvent forms of a hydrochloride salt of (S)-2-(1-(9H-purin-6-ylamino)propyl)-5-fluoro-3-phenylquinazolin-4(3H)-one, compositions thereof, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use are also disclosed. | 06-25-2015 |
Tracy Ferea, Mountain View, CA US
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20100163710 | COMBINATION READER - An imaging system for collecting images of signals associated with a sample tile comprising a stage supporting the sample tile, a ring illuminator system emitting a uniform excitation energy upon an entirety of the sample tile causing at least a first signal to be generated from the sample tile, and an image collecting device collecting a first image of the first signal. The image collecting device further collecting a second image of a second signal emitted from the sample tile, wherein the second signal being different than the first signal. | 07-01-2010 |
Tracy Fischer-Smith, Horsham, PA US
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20090117155 | TREATMENT OF HIV-1 BY MODULATION OF VPR ACTIVATION OF THE M-CSF PROMOTER - Macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) is important for human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) infection, replication and survival of infected cells. The mechanism(s) by which HIV-1 infection increases M-CSF production are, however, poorly understood. Here, we report that HIV-1 Vpr enhances M-CSF promoter activity and production in primary human monocytes and macrophages. Vpr activates M-CSF transcription through four C/EBP beta binding sites present within the M-CSF promoter, possibly through increased phosphorylation of C/EBP beta. RU486 (mifepristone) blocked Vpr-mediated up-regulation of M-CSF, suggesting that Vpr activates M-CSF promoter activity via the glucocorticoid pathway. The invention provides new avenues for therapeutic interventions in HIV-1 infection and other diseases involving M-CSF dysregulation (including malignancy, osteoporosis, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and obesity) using glucocorticoid antagonists and modulators of C/EBP beta activity. | 05-07-2009 |
20100291595 | BLOOD MONOCYTE CD163 EXPRESSION AS A BIOMARKER IN HIV-1 INFECTION AND NEUROAIDS - The invention provides a method for detecting CD163+/CD16+ cell population in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in a biological sample from a subject infected with HIV-1 which comprises contacting the biological sample with an anti-CD163 antibody, so that levels of CD163+/CD16+ peripheral blood mononuclear cells in the biological sample can be quantified. The method of the present invention is particularly useful for monitoring the course of HIV-1 infection and/or HIV Encephalopathy | 11-18-2010 |
Tracy Forlini, Orange, CT US
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20090069124 | BACKSTOP RETRIEVING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - A back stop device suitable for coupling to a backboard assembly in a sporting activity is disclosed. The device includes a central member. The central member couples to one or more clamps which couple to the backboard assembly. The central member may be coupled to a portion of one or more pivot members. One or more arm members may be coupled to a portion of each of the pivot members. The arm members may be selectively repositionable when used in conjunction with the pivot members. One or more netting members may be coupled to a portion of at least one of the central member and one or more of the arm members or a portion of the backboard assembly. The netting members may be configured to deflect a ball in a direction determined by the position of the members with weights coupled to a bottom portion of the netting members. | 03-12-2009 |
20130059681 | BACKSTOP RETRIEVING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - A back stop device suitable for coupling to a backboard assembly in a sporting activity is disclosed. The device includes a central member. The central member couples to one or more clamps which couple to the backboard assembly. The central member may be coupled to a portion of one or more pivot members. One or more arm members may be coupled to a portion of each of the pivot members. The arm members may be selectively repositionable when used in conjunction with the pivot members. One or more netting members may be coupled to a portion of at least one of the central member and one or more of the arm members or a portion of the backboard assembly. The netting members may be configured to deflect a ball in a direction determined by the position of the members with weights coupled to a bottom portion of the netting members. | 03-07-2013 |
Tracy Freeman, Boise, ID US
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20090128865 | Simplified Operation Of Scan Based Devices - A document scanner comprises a scan bed, and a processor means which is adapted to: analyse a scanned image to detect one or more defined markings on the scanned document in addition to and adjacent the document content desired to be scanned by the user; and in response to detection of one or more defined markings, to control the document scanner in response to the defined markings. | 05-21-2009 |
Tracy Glatzmaier, Soquel, CA US
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20090090864 | Thermal imager having integrated support assembly - A thermal imaging apparatus has an integrated support assembly. The apparatus comprises a housing having a main housing portion containing a thermal image camera. A display for showing thermal images as detected by the camera is also provided. The housing further includes a handle attached to the main housing portion. The support assembly includes at least one support element selectively movable between a stored position and an extended position. The support element is adapted to facilitate support of the thermal imaging apparatus when the support element is in the extended position. | 04-09-2009 |
Tracy Goodsmith, Denver, CO US
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20120096744 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TONING FOOTWEAR - Systems and methods for toning footwear include a combination of a support ring, an insole with a cushioning material configured to contact a user's foot, and an outsole with one or more convex regions to create instability in the footwear. The support ring or stiffener band can be coupled to the outsole between the insole on one side and the forefoot and heel toning convexities on the other side. In some embodiments, the stiffener band can be formed of a material different from and stiffer than the material of the outsole. In accordance with various embodiments, when a user wears the toning footwear while walking, an increase in both the toning and strengthening of the calves, hamstrings and/or glutes results. | 04-26-2012 |
Tracy Green, Drogheda IE
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20100057739 | AUTOMATED BROWSER HISTORY SORTING BASED UPON LOCATION - A location associated with a computing device is determined. Browser history information is retrieved from a storage device. The browser history information is sorted based upon the determined location. The sorted browser history information is presented to a user of the computing device. | 03-04-2010 |
Tracy Gwyther, Acton, MA US
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20110033927 | METHODS OF GENERATING SMALL-DIAMETER TISSUE ENGINEERED BLOOD VESSELS - Methods for generating small diameter tissue engineered blood vessels through direct cell seeding onto tubular templates or mandrels, such as fibrin microthreads or collagen-coated silicon tubes, are described. | 02-10-2011 |
Tracy Hall, Chandler, AZ US
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20100237954 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELF TESTING A VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR - A method for self testing a multiband voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) is described. A first frequency band in a VCO is selected. An N value is selected for a frequency divider that produces a tuning voltage for the VCO that is between a low tuning voltage limit and a high tuning voltage limit for the VCO. The N value is adjusted in one direction until the tuning voltage reaches one of the tuning voltage limits. This N value at the tuning voltage is a first limit value. The frequency bands are switched from the first frequency band to a second frequency band that is adjacent to the first frequency band. | 09-23-2010 |
Tracy Harmon Blumenfeld, Haverford, PA US
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20140142968 | ONLINE, INTERACTIVE EVALUATION OF RESEARCH PERFORMANCE - Medical and other research organizations, sites within those organizations, and physicians practicing at those sites register in an online database. The company providing the database posts a description of a clinical trial opportunity or other research opportunity. The company can search and match for physicians with research opportunities, or the physicians can browse the list of opportunities. Once it is determined who will perform the research and awarded a contract, performance data are collected at 30-day intervals over the life of the trial for computation of benchmarks. The benchmarks from one physician are compared anonymously to those from other physicians participating in the same opportunity. | 05-22-2014 |
Tracy Hawkins, Scarborough, ME US
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20150235184 | TECHNIQUES FOR PROCESSING RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS - An electronic terminal is described for us in the context of recycling activity. The terminal can be located at a recycling return center. The terminal can provide a consumer with access to the consumer's recycling account information. The terminal can include a scanner for identifying the consumer. Methods of operation of the terminal are also described. | 08-20-2015 |
Tracy Hedditch, Kilmore AU
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20090265970 | SIGN ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides a sign attachment device including a body portion for attaching a sign and an attachment portion whereby, the sign attachment device provides a means for enabling a sign to be secured to at least one support member. | 10-29-2009 |
20100050490 | SIGN ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A sign attachment device including a body portion for attaching a sign and an attachment portion whereby, the sign attachment device provides a means for enabling a sign to be secured to at least one support member. | 03-04-2010 |
Tracy Hewat, Edinburgh GB
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20100003737 | PARTIALLY FLUORINATED SULFONATED SURFACTANTS - The present invention comprises a compound comprising Formula 1A, 1B, or 1C | 01-07-2010 |
20100004482 | FLUORINATED ESTERS - A compound comprising Formula 2A, 2B, or 2C | 01-07-2010 |
Tracy Hockenhull, Lenexa, KS US
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20140109359 | LOCKABLE CONNECTION DEVICE WITH CLOSED RING TO HOLD AN OBJECT, SUCH AS A KEY, DOG TAG, AND THE LIKE - A connection device is operable to hold an object, such as a key, dog tag, and the like. The connection device broadly includes a ring and a body. The ring includes a ring end and is coupled to the body at a connection location spaced from the end. The ring presents a projecting ring portion defined between the connection location and the ring end. The projecting ring portion cooperates with the body to define therebetween a space so as to accommodate the object. The body includes an end-engaging portion spaced from the connection location. The ring end is engageable with the end-engaging portion of the body to secure the object on the projecting ring portion. | 04-24-2014 |
Tracy Hu, Beijing CN
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20150304818 | Handling Location Data in a Mobile Communications Network - A method and apparatus for handling location data in a mobile communications network. A network node obtains an average geographical location of a mobile device over a predetermined time period and uses the average geographical location in an area of interest in an Origin Destination matrix. The advantage of using an average geographical location over a period of time is that much less data needs to be stored compared to storing all geographical data, but the data can be reused to define new Origin Destination matrices. | 10-22-2015 |
Tracy Hussell, Kent GB
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20100015143 | Compositions and Methods Relating to Modulation of Immune System Components - A composition comprising a molecular blockade agent to a costimulatory molecule which costimulatory molecule satisfies the following criteria: a. absent in naÊve or resting T-lymphocytes; b. inducible; c. expressed; and d. prominent at the height of an immunopathological response, such as a disease/condition response. Preferably, the costimulatory molecule is OX40 and the molecular blockade agent is an antibody or antibody fragment having antibody activity to OX40. Further, the system may involve modulation of the molecular signal pathway of the aforesaid costimulatory molecule. | 01-21-2010 |
Tracy Imm, Reistertown, MD US
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20140172984 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE DISTRIBUTION AND TRACKING OF INFORMATION VIA MULTIPLE SOCIAL NETWORKS - A method and system for secure distribution and tracking of information and content of a third party via multiple social networks is described. The invention takes information and content marked to be promoted by a third party using an online application, and distributes and promotes the information to the social networks of everyone who is signed up as an ‘ambassador’ for that third party. When published, the information and content includes a personalized link associated with each ambassador to social network combination. Via the nature of social networks, this information is additionally redistributed into the users who are associated with those ambassadors in their social networks. As those users follow the personalized links back to the promoted information and content, the source ambassador to social network combination gets recorded and statistics about that user's viewing of the information and content are recorded. The online application records relevant statistics that the third party requires, and this information is then compiled into real time reports that detail the path that the promoted information and content traveled to drive users to the promoted information and content, as well as any resultant actions such as pages viewed, purchases made or items downloaded. | 06-19-2014 |
Tracy Imm, Reisterstown, MD US
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20110218847 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE DISTRIBUTION AND TRACKING OF INFORMATION VIA MULTIPLE SOCIAL NETWORKS - A method and system for secure distribution and tracking of information and content of a third party via multiple social networks is described. The invention takes information and content marked to be promoted by a third party using an online application, and distributes and promotes the information to the social networks of everyone who is signed up as an ‘ambassador’ for that third party. When published, the information and content includes a personalized link associated with each ambassador to social network combination. Via the nature of social networks, this information is additionally redistributed into the users who are associated with those ambassadors in their social networks. As those users follow the personalized links back to the promoted information and content, the source ambassador to social network combination gets recorded and statistics about that user's viewing of the information and content are recorded. The online application records relevant statistics that the third party requires, and this information is then compiled into real time reports that detail the path that the promoted information and content traveled to drive users to the promoted information and content, as well as any resultant actions such as pages viewed, purchases made or items downloaded. | 09-08-2011 |
Tracy Johancsik, Murray, UT US
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20090084940 | SENSING LIGHT AND SENSING THE STATE OF A MEMORY CELL - A light-to-frequency converter includes a switch ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090268059 | SENSING LIGHT AND SENSING THE STATE OF A MEMORY CELL - A light-to-frequency converter includes a switch ( | 10-29-2009 |
20100295714 | Pipelined Analog-to-Digital Converter - A pipelined Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) comprising a number of stages, at least one of the stages includes a sample and hold circuit. The sample and hold circuit includes a first output connected to an input of a sub-ADC, an output of the sub-ADC connected to an input of a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), an output of the DAC connected to a node, and a second output connected to the node. The sample and hold circuit is configured to independently scale a signal produced by the first output and a signal produced by the second output. | 11-25-2010 |
20100321227 | Current Mode Analog-to-Digital Converter - A current-mode analog-to-digital converter includes: a current input node; a current-mode sample and hold circuit configured to output a steady source of electrical current having an analog value proportional to a sampled analog value of an electrical current at the current input node; and at least one current comparator that compares the electrical current output by the current-mode sample and hold circuit to at least one reference current to produce a digital representation of the sampled analog value of the electrical current at the current input node. | 12-23-2010 |
20120188110 | Track and Hold Circuit - A track and hold circuit includes an input, a first output configured to produce a first output signal, and a second output configured to produce a second output signal while the track and hold circuit is in a first mode. While the track and hold circuit is in a second mode, the second output signal is combined with the first output signal and output on the first output. | 07-26-2012 |
20130120066 | REFERENCE BUFFER AMPLIFIER - A reference buffer amplifier within an integrated circuit includes a first output terminal connected to a first bond pad, the first bond pad being connected to a first external pin of the integrated circuit chip, the first external pin to allow an external capacitance to be connected to the output terminal. The reference buffer further includes a variable, settable resistance sub-circuit connected to a second bond pad, the second bond pad also being connected to the first external pin. The resistance sub-circuit is configured to be set to exhibit a resistance value to critically dampen a response of the reference buffer amplifier. | 05-16-2013 |
20130141261 | TIME-INTERLEAVED ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER BANDWIDTH MATCHING - A time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) includes a set of sub-ADC circuits. Each sub-ADC circuit comprises a sample-and-hold circuit. Each sample-and-hold circuit includes a bootstrap circuit for maintaining a constant voltage level between an input terminal of a switch and a gate terminal of the switch, the switch for switching between a sample mode and a hold mode. Each sample and hold circuit also includes a capacitor bank associated with the bootstrap circuit such that a setting of the capacitor bank affects an ON state intrinsic resistance of the switch by affecting the voltage level. | 06-06-2013 |
20130265182 | TIME-INTERLEAVED ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER BANDWIDTH MATCHING - A time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) includes a set of time multiplexed sub-ADC circuits, each sub-ADC circuit comprising a sample-and-hold circuit. Each sample-and-hold circuit includes a bootstrap circuit for maintaining a constant voltage level between an input terminal of a switch and a gate terminal of the switch, the switch for switching between a track mode and a hold mode, and a capacitor bank associated with the bootstrap circuit such that a setting of the capacitor bank affects the voltage level. | 10-10-2013 |
Tracy Kucaba, South Elgin, IL US
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20090178583 | PAD PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENT AND VARIABLE COMPRESSION DEVICE - A pad printing system includes a doctor assembly comprising a cliché, an ink cup, and a variable hold down force system configured to apply a variable force to the ink cup and doctor assembly responsive to a direction of travel. | 07-16-2009 |
20090277349 | ROTATING CLICHE PAD PRINTER - A rotating cliché pad printer includes a frame, a flat cliché operably mounted to the frame, an ink cup configured to reside on the cliché and a pad applicator. The cliché includes at least one etched region and is adapted to receive ink thereon in the etched region. The ink cup is configured to reside on the cliché and to deposit ink into the at least one etched region. The cliché and ink cup are rotatably movable relative to one another. The pad applicator includes at least one pad adapted to move into and out of contact with the at least one etched region to receive ink from the etched region. The pad is further configured to contact an associated object to transfer the received ink to the associated object. | 11-12-2009 |
20130118368 | DISPOSABLE CUP INSERT FOR PAD PRINTING AND DECORATING - A liquid supply assembly for use with a printing system of a type in which a liquid is deposited from the liquid supply assembly in a receiving region on a plate and any excess of the liquid in the receiving region is scraped from the plate by the liquid supply assembly. To this end, the liquid supply assembly employs a reusable cup, a disposable cup insert and a scraping element. As assembled, the reusable cup includes a reusable liquid reservoir, the disposable cup insert includes a temporary liquid reservoir holding the liquid within the reusable liquid reservoir, and the scraping element includes a conduit facilitating a flow of the liquid held by the temporary liquid reservoir through the conduit to the plate. | 05-16-2013 |
20130327414 | DISPOSABLE CUP INSERT FOR PAD PRINTING AND DECORATING - A liquid supply assembly for use with a printing system of a type in which a liquid is deposited from the liquid supply assembly in a receiving region on a plate and any excess of the liquid in the receiving region is scraped from the plate by the liquid supply assembly. To this end, the liquid supply assembly employs a reusable cup, a disposable cup insert and a scraping element. As assembled, the reusable cup includes a reusable liquid reservoir, the disposable cup insert includes a temporary liquid reservoir holding the liquid within the reusable liquid reservoir, and the scraping element includes a conduit facilitating a flow of the liquid held by the temporary liquid reservoir through the conduit to the plate. | 12-12-2013 |
20140165866 | DISPOSABLE CUP INSERT FOR PAD PRINTING AND DECORATING - A liquid supply assembly for use with a printing system of a type in which a liquid is deposited from the liquid supply assembly in a receiving region on a plate and any excess of the liquid in the receiving region is scraped from the plate by the liquid supply assembly. To this end, the liquid supply assembly employs a reusable cup, a disposable cup insert and a scraping element. As assembled, the reusable cup includes a reusable liquid reservoir, the disposable cup insert includes a temporary liquid reservoir holding the liquid within the reusable liquid reservoir, and the scraping element includes a conduit facilitating a flow of the liquid held by the temporary liquid reservoir through the conduit to the plate. | 06-19-2014 |
Tracy Lanciotto, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20130306078 | Nasal Cannula Cover - A nasal cannula cover is provided and includes a cover body having a cover front, a cover rear, a cover length and cover width, wherein the cover length and cover width are sized to cover at least a portion of a nasal cannula having a cannula oxygen output port, wherein the cover body further includes, at least one oxygen output port opening for receiving the cannula oxygen output port, and a body connection device having a first attaching portion and a second attaching portion, wherein when the cover body is associated with the nasal cannula,the first attaching portion and second attaching portion are configured to securely and removably engage with each other, and the cannula oxygen output port of the nasal cannula is protruding from the at least one oxygen output port opening | 11-21-2013 |
Tracy Lang, Mercer, PA US
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20120228056 | SAFETY HARNESSES, CONNECTIVE RING ATTACHMENTS FOR USE IN SAFETY HARNESSES AND BACK PADS FOR USE IN SAFETY HARNESSES - A back pad system for use in connection with a safety harness which includes at least two spaced back straps and a connector adapted to be connected to a line or lanyard. In one form, the system includes a back pad having passages through which the two back straps can be passed to be crossed over the connector, an attachment to which the connector can be moveably attached, and at least one member that captures the connector in an upright position upon application of force such as manual force (either directly or indirectly) to the connector to move the connector to the upright position. | 09-13-2012 |
Tracy Lawhon, Encinitas, CA US
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20090017024 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Cancer, Tumors, and Tumor-Related Disorders - Described herein are compositions and methods for using these compositions in the treatment of cancer, tumors, and tumor-related disorders in a subject. | 01-15-2009 |
20110301169 | Therapies for Treating Cancer Using Combinations of COX-2 Inhibitors and Antimetabolites - A method for treating a subject having cancer, comprising administering to the subject, a therapeutically effective amount of a combination comprising a 1,2-diphenylpyrrole derivative or the respective pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph or prodrug and an anti-metabolite. | 12-08-2011 |
20110301209 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER, TUMORS, AND TUMOR-RELATED DISORDERS - Described herein are compositions and methods for using these compositions in the treatment of cancer, tumors, and tumor-related disorders in a subject. | 12-08-2011 |
20120015919 | THERAPIES FOR TREATING CANCER USING COMBINATIONS OF COX-2 INHIBITORS AND AROMATASE INHIBITORS OR COMBINATIONS OF COX-2 INHIBITORS AND ESTROGEN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Described herein are compositions and methods for using these compositions in the treatment of cancer, tumors, and tumor-related disorders in a subject. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016002 | Patient Selection and Therapeutic Methods Using Markers of Prostaglandin Metabolism - Disclosed herein are methods related generally to a patient selection process for identifying individuals for treatment of cancer, inflammation, pain, and/or related conditions. | 01-19-2012 |
20130084281 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER, TUMORS, AND TUMOR-RELATED DISORDERS - Described herein are compositions and methods for using these compositions in the treatment of cancer, tumors, and tumor-related disorders in a subject. | 04-04-2013 |
20130150378 | SOLID STATE FORMS OF MACROCYCLIC KINASE INHIBITORS - Provided herein are salt forms of macrocyclic protein kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of making and using these compounds and compositions to treat proliferative disease mediated by kinase activity. | 06-13-2013 |
Tracy Li Cheng, Shanghai CN
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20150305101 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A STORAGE DEVICE - A device for controlling the amount of energy stored in a storage device comprises a control unit that is adapted to adjust the power received via an input of the device, based on the amount of energy currently stored in the storage device, and that is further adapted to output the adjusted power via an output of the device to the storage device. | 10-22-2015 |
Tracy Mabes, Tulsa, OK US
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20110290464 | HEADER FOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A header box for a heat exchanger assembly and the method of manufacture. The header box has a first header component and a second header component. The first header component has a first corner portion with a first wall and a second wall extending therefrom. The second header component has a second corner portion with a third wall and a fourth wall extending therefrom. Free ends of the first wall and the third wall cooperate to form a first seam which is welded to maintain the first wall in position relative to the second wall. The free ends of the second wall and the fourth wall cooperate to form a second seam which is welded to maintain the third wall in position relative to the fourth wall. The header box, with the first corner portion and the second corner portion, will withstand the stress concentrations associated with a flow of fluid in the header box. | 12-01-2011 |
20130012118 | COOLER, COOLER PLATFORM ASSEMBLY, AND PROCESS OF ADJUSTING A COOLER PLATFORM - A cooler, a cooler platform assembly, and a process of adjusting a cooler platform are disclosed. The cooler includes a cooling region, a discharge region, and a cooler platform positioned in the discharge region and proximal to a sloped interior section of the cooler. The cooler platform assembly includes a cooler platform, a sloped interior section of a cooler proximal to a first end of the cooler platform, and a vertical wall proximal to a second end of the cooler platform. The process includes adjusting a cooler platform from a retracted position substantially parallel to a vertical wall of a cooler to a deployed position substantially perpendicular to the vertical wall. | 01-10-2013 |
Tracy Macdonald-Schmidt, Redmond, WA US
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20080217808 | Curved extrusions and method of forming the same - A curved extrusion includes a body that has indefinite length and a cross-section, and that is formed to contour and at least one channel cut into the cross-section that is filled with deposited material such that said cross-section of said body is restored. By cutting the channels into the cross-section of the extrusion, the extrusion may be easily formed onto a contoured tool to be curved with lower forming and residual stresses and distortion. By filling the channels with deposited material, the original cross-section and strength of the extrusion can be restored. By adding a transverse stiffener, the strength of the original extrusion may not only be restored but also further improved. By depositing material to create structural features the cross-section of the extrusion may be locally changed. The method for forming curved extrusions of the present invention may be used, for example, to produce T-chords of an aircraft. | 09-11-2008 |
Tracy Massil, Duffy AU
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20120217419 | CORE-SHELL NANOPHOSPHORS FOR RADIATION STORAGE AND METHODS - This invention relates to a method for producing a core-shell nanophosphor for use in radiation storage comprising: a) preparing a nanoscale metal halide core; b) coating the nanoscale metal halide core with at least one shell which is activated by a rare earth metal; and c) forming a core-shell nanophosphor. This invention also relates to a core-shell nanophosphor comprising a substrate core and at least one shell that is sensitive to ionizing radiation, neutrons, electrons or UV radiation. This invention also relates to a radiation image storage panel, a radiation monitoring apparatus and a use of the core-shell nanophosphor according to this invention. | 08-30-2012 |
Tracy Mayobre, Leesburg, VA US
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20140129359 | EDUCATIONAL MONETARY TRANSACTION MACHINE AND SYSTEM - An educational monetary transaction machine including a processor with a memory to store data including at least one simulated account with a simulated amount of money. The present invention may further include an identification input. The computer may receive the identification input to access the simulated account. The present invention may further include a display that displays the simulated account and the simulated amount of money. A user interface may be connected to the computer so that a user may simulate the withdrawal and deposit of simulated money within the simulated account. | 05-08-2014 |
Tracy Mitchell, Andover, MA US
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20150152147 | SERUM ALBUMIN BINDING MOLECULES - The present invention relates to an antibody-like protein based on the tenth fibronectin type III domain ( | 06-04-2015 |
Tracy Mitsunaga, Del Mar, CA US
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20140142979 | Medical Quick Response Codes and Information Storage and Retrieval System - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a medical quick response code comprising a barcode. The code is configured to be read by a barcode reader. The barcode reader can be an app on a mobile device such as an iPhone or Blackberry app. By scanning the code using the app, the mobile device displays critical person medical data. The critical person medical data can include emergency information such as the person's name, emergency contacts, allergies, and insurance information. | 05-22-2014 |
Tracy Momany, Sylvania, OH US
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20100326951 | Lightweight, high strength bottle - A bottle includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion includes a shoulder that extends away from a neck of the bottle, and a grip portion. The grip portion is recessed within the top portion of the bottle. The bottle may include a vacuum panel array and/or a rib array to help improve strength, reduce material and accommodate deformation forces tending to collapse the bottle upon filling with pasteurized contents. | 12-30-2010 |
Tracy Moon, Kalispell, MT US
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20130262332 | Entity-Focused Social Media Method and System - A social media that enables the user to create a personal space affiliated with an interest, in which the user may share individual data. The user may interact with other users who share the interest, in a virtual interaction area. The user may be allowed to permit escorted or unescorted friends limited access to the user's personal space and the interaction spaces to which they belong. The user may also interact with other users who share a related interest, but prefer an alternate competitor entity in the field of interest. Alternate competitor interaction may provide users from each competitor entity limited special insight into the particular competitor entity, to enrich the interaction experience of users from both entities. The user may establish multiple personal spaces, and link their individual interests through one personal space to another, so as to share insight into those other interests with the other users. | 10-03-2013 |
Tracy Neal, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20150238803 | SLIP RESISTANT YOGA MAT SYSTEM - A dry grip yoga system which includes: a moisture absorbent mat, where said mat includes a top surface and a bottom surface and said bottom surface includes a plurality of gripping nubs; and a socks, where socks include an gripping surface over a sole of each sock. The plurality of gripping nubs on the bottom surface may be arranged in a plurality of rows. In particular embodiment the moisture absorbent mat includes a lip. At least two alternative styles of socks may be used with the present invention. One style of sock may include toe sleeves, where gripping nubs are provide on a bottom surface of each toe sleeve and over a sole of each sock. Alternatively, the socks may exclude toe sleeves and include an opening to expose a user's toes, wherein gripping nubs are provided over a sole of each sock. | 08-27-2015 |
Tracy Newkirk, Norfolk GB
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20080208089 | Posture Support Device - A support device for a wearer is provided, including an anchor member, a first strap and a second strap. The anchor member is fittable around the torso of the wearer. Each strap has a first end and a second end and connects to the anchor member at the first and second ends. Each strap has a shoulder-engaging portion that is shaped to engage a shoulder joint of the wearer. The straps are each adapted to carry a tensile force and thereby exert a rearward force on the shoulder joint through the shoulder-engaging portion. The straps are configured to engage the shoulders of the wearer no further medially than the acromioclavicular joints. Each strap extends along a path that, in use, does not cross over the anterior axillary folds of the wearer. | 08-28-2008 |
Tracy Nguyen, The Colony, TX US
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20100058039 | INSTRUCTION FETCH PIPELINE FOR SUPERSCALAR DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A next program counter (PC) value generator. The next PC value generator includes a discontinuity decoder that is provide to detect a discontinuity instruction among a plurality of instructions and a tight loop decoder that is provide to: a) detect a tight loop instruction, and b) provide a tight loop instruction target address. The next PC value generator further includes a next PC value logic having a plurality of inputs: a first input coupled to an output of the discontinuity decoder, and a second input coupled to an output of the tight loop decoder. The next PC value logic provides as an output, without a stall, a control signal that a next PC value is to be loaded with the tight loop instruction target address if: the discontinuity decoder detects a discontinuity instruction, and the tight loop decoder detects a tight loop instruction. | 03-04-2010 |
Tracy Novinski, Macomb Township, MI US
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20090013943 | Switchable support element for a valve train of an internal combustion engine - The invention proposes a switchable support element ( | 01-15-2009 |
20100175643 | ANTI-ROTATION LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING MECHANICAL PLAY - The antirotational, mechanical lash control mechanism for two reciprocating bodies having opposing cylindrical surfaces uses a radial U-shaped groove in the outer surface of the outer housing; a radial cut in the leg of said U-shaped groove, that extends from the groove into said bore; a U-shaped clip adapted to fit the U-shaped groove, the U-shaped clip having a ledge on a leg of U-shaped clip, where the ledge extends through said cut and into said bore; and a first stop on the outer surface of the inner housing, such that the first stop abuts said ledge to control mechanical lash between the outer housing and the inner housing. To prevent rotation, the ledge has a flat surface that mates to a flat surface on the inner housing. | 07-15-2010 |
Tracy Pandina, Rochester, NY US
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20130288927 | Fusion Proteins to Facilitate Selection of Cells Infected with Specific Immunoglobulin Gene Recombinant Vaccinia Virus - The present invention relates to a high efficiency method of expressing immunoglobulin molecules in eukaryotic cells. The invention is further drawn to a method of producing immunoglobulin heavy and light chain libraries, particularly using the trimolecular recombination method, for expression in eukaryotic cells. The invention further provides methods of selecting and screening for antigen-specific immunoglobulin molecules, and antigen-specific fragments thereof. The invention also provides kits for producing, screening and selecting antigen-specific immunoglobulin molecules. Finally, the invention provides immunoglobulin molecules, and antigen-specific fragments thereof, produced by the methods provided herein. | 10-31-2013 |
Tracy Paolilli, East Greenwich, RI US
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20110317269 | RELEASABLE METALIZED EMBOSSED TRANSFER FILM - A releasable transfer film is suitable to provide a metalized embossed composite onto a paper substrate without a release layer between the composite and a polymeric carrier layer. The transfer film includes a polymeric base layer, an embossing material layer and a metal layer. The transfer film is bonded to the paper substrate with an adhesive layer allowing the polymeric barrier layer to peel away from and to expose the metal-backed, embossing material layer. The substrate covered with the metalized embossed composite can be used to impart holographic style images to packaging, printed media products such as magazines. | 12-29-2011 |
20120088108 | BARRIER COATING COMPOSITION WITH ORGANIC PARTICLES - A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties. | 04-12-2012 |
20130034710 | OPTICALLY CLEAR BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM WITH ANTI-IRIDESCENT PRIMER LAYER - A highly optically clear, composite film has a predominantly thermoplastic polyester base layer of A/B/C-layered structure and a polyester and polyurethane blend primer layer Preferably core layer B of the base layer is substantially particle-free polyester and outer layers A and C include organic and/or inorganic particles. The primer layer is crosslinked using a carbodiimide crosslinking agent. The primer layer and base layer composite can be laminated with a protective layer of primarily acrylic polymer for a solar control film. Functional additives, such as UV light blockers can be present in layers of the composite and solar control films. The primer layer combination of polyurethane and crosslinking by carbodiimide, provides the acrylic coated polyester solar control film with notably reduced iridescence and durable adhesion between polyester and acrylic layers in moist and warm service conditions. | 02-07-2013 |
20130068768 | BARRIER LIDDING STRUCTURE BASED ON POLYPROPYLENE FILM - Multi-layer films suitable as sealable or peelable sheet that can be used for closing foodstuff containers are described. These multi-layer films includes a polymeric substrate layer and a seal or a peel-seal layer. The multilayer composite film preferably includes four component layers, namely in order, a polymeric base layer for mechanical strength, a thin organic barrier layer, an ethylene polymer-based adhesive layer, and a heat seal layer including an ethylene copolymer, such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The film is useful as a peelable heat sealable lid for containers of diverse polymer compositions storing various products such as foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals. | 03-21-2013 |
20130089721 | NON-IRIDESCENT FILM WITH POLYMERIC PARTICLES IN PRIMER LAYER - This invention relates to an optically clear film of predominantly thermoplastic polyester base layer and a carbodiimide-crosslinked, polyester and polymethylmethacrylate blend primer layer. The base layer preferably has a particle-free core layer and outer layers containing nonpolyester, organic and/or inorganic particles. The primer layer is preferably applied to the base layer from solution that is organic solvent-free. The primer layer and base layer composite can be laminated with a protective layer of primarily acrylic polymer to form a solar control film. Functional additives, such as UV light blockers, can be present in various layers of the solar control film. Polymethylmethacrylate in the primer, especially in combination with crosslinking by the carbodiimide, provides the acrylic coated polyester base solar control film with notably reduced iridescence. Adhesion between the acrylic layer applied from organic solvent solutions and the polyester layers is durable in moist and warm service conditions. | 04-11-2013 |
20130143053 | MULTILAYER BARRIER FILM HAVING COATING COMPOSITION WITH ORGANIC PARTICLES - A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties. | 06-06-2013 |
20150158985 | MINERAL OIL BARRIER FILM WITH HIGH OXYGEN DIFFUSION PROPERTIES - A biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film with a novel coating layer which has an O2TR value in cc/m2/day in a range from 100 to 2000, and a MOSH value of 0.6 mg/kg or less is disclosed. This coating layer comprises a blend of additives that are approved for coatings for direct contact with food. In one embodiment, the coating layer comprises a poly-vinyl amine and a styrene butadiene resin emulsion. | 06-11-2015 |
20150306629 | METHOD OF MAKING POLYESTER FILM WITH A REDUCED IRIDESCENT PRIMER LAYER - This invention relates to a highly optically clear, composite film having a predominantly thermoplastic polyester base layer and a primer layer of a polyester and polyurethane blend composition. The base layer preferably has an A/B/C layered structure with a substantially particle-free core layer B of polyester and outer layers A and C of polyester containing nonpolyester, organic and/or inorganic particles. The primer layer is preferably applied to the base layer from solution that is organic solvent-free and is crosslinked using a carbodiimide crosslinking agent. The primer layer and base layer composite can be laminated with a protective layer of primarily acrylic polymer for a solar control film. Various layers of the composite and solar control films can contain effective amounts of functional additives, such as UV light blockers. Polyurethane in the primer, especially in combination with crosslinking by the carbodiimide, provides the acrylic coated polyester base solar control film with notably reduced iridescence and durable adhesion between polyester and acrylic layers in moist and warm service conditions. | 10-29-2015 |
Tracy Paxon, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130161255 | MICROWAVE PROCESSING OF WASTEWATER SLUDGE - Methods for treatment of sludge with microwave irradiation for improving its dewatering are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes exposing the sludge to microwave irradiation at a power density of between about 3 W/ml and about 17 W/ml. Turbidity, total solids content and overall dewaterability are improved when the microwave irradiation treatment is combined with another method for dewatering sludge, such as enzyme treatment, conditioning with a flocculating agent and mechanical dewatering. | 06-27-2013 |
Tracy Pesin, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100159961 | Mobile messaging platform - A method for providing mobile messages includes generating a message based on received content. A first functional bind to an aggregator is identified. A second functional bind to the aggregator is also identified. The first functional bind and the second functional bind are distinct communication connections to the aggregator. First message recipients are associated with the first functional bind, and second message recipients are associated with the second functional bind. The message is provided in parallel to the aggregator for the first message recipients through the first functional bind and for the second message recipients through the second functional bind. | 06-24-2010 |
Tracy Pirnack, Los Altos, CA US
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20140249906 | MEDIA ITEM COLLECTION PRE-ORDER FULFILLMENT - Fulfilling a pre-order for a collection of media items in an online store and enforcing one or more pricing schemes which adjust the price charged for the collection of media items purchased as a pre-order. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249965 | MEDIA ITEM COLLECTION PRE-ORDER FULFILLMENT - Fulfilling a pre-order for a collection of media items in an online store, enforcing one or more pricing schemes which adjust the price charged for the collection of media items purchased as a pre-order, and managing changes to a pre-order campaign as they are received from a media publisher. | 09-04-2014 |
20150213475 | Method and System for Upgrading a Previously Purchased Media Asset - Systems, graphical user interfaces and methods for upgrading from one or more digital media assets to a set of digital media assets over a network are described. A potential purchaser can be notified of available upgrade opportunities that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can elect to pursue an upgrade opportunity so as to purchase a set of digital media assets. Upon upgrading to the set of digital media assets, the digital media assets within the set of digital media assets are made available to the purchaser. According to one aspect, a graphical user interface facilitates presenting and requesting upgrade opportunities. According to another aspect, equivalency rules and/or eligibility rules can be used to control which sets of digital media assets are available for upgrade by respective potential purchasers. | 07-30-2015 |
Tracy Pletz, Wilmington, DE US
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20080288396 | System and Method For Combined Reconciliation Of Co-Branded Card Promotion And Settlement Of Private Label Card Accounts - A system and method for combined reconciliation of co-branded card promotion and settlement of private label card accounts are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method may include (1) establishing a first relationship with a merchant for promotion of a credit card, the first relationship including at least one merchant compensation term; (2) establishing a second relationship with the merchant for the administration of the merchant's private label credit card transactions, the second relationship including at least one issuer compensation term; (3) receiving a first financial information related to the first relationship; (4) receiving a second financial information related to the second relationship; and (5) determining an account balance for the merchant based on at least one of the first information, the second information, the at least one merchant compensation term, and the at least one issuer compensation term. According to another embodiment, the system may include a server in communication with an issuer, a merchant and a bank card network. The server may receive a first financial information related the merchant's promotion of a credit card and a second financial information related to the merchant's private label credit card transactions. The system may further include a database that stores merchant compensation terms and issuer compensation terms. The system may also include a processor that determines an account balance for the merchant based on the first information, the second information, the at least one merchant compensation term, and/or the at least one issuer compensation term. | 11-20-2008 |
20140297307 | System and Method for Processing Qualified Healthcare Account Related Financial Transactions - This invention relates to a system and method for processing qualified healthcare account transactions (e.g., HFA, Health FSA, and HRA) and non-qualified credit card transactions within a transaction processing system. In particular, this invention relates to a multi-purse payment device associated with a transaction processing system for auto-substantiating qualified healthcare transactions. | 10-02-2014 |
Tracy Quevillon-Coleman, Jacksonville, FL US
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20100226999 | PROCESS FOR FORMING STABILIZED OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS - The present invention relates to a method for forming an ophthalmic composition comprising mixing at least one hydroxide and pentetic acid with water and at least one oxidatively unstable component to form an ophthalmic composition comprising at least one salt of diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid and a pH between about 6 and about 8. | 09-09-2010 |
Tracy Rickels, Hewitt, NJ US
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20120143346 | MODULAR HIP STEM SYSTEM - A kit of modular prosthetic hip components includes a first neck having a coupling element thereon. First and second hip stems each have a coupling element at a proximal end thereof for connecting to the coupling element of the first neck. The first and second hip stems have a progressively larger medial-lateral dimension in a proximal portion thereof. The coupling element on each of the first and second hip stems is located at a different medial-lateral location thereon with the coupling element located more medially and proximally on the second stem than the first stem. The first neck forms an identical first neck angle with a proximal-distal axis of the respective first and second stems. The coupling elements on the first and second stems locate a head mounted on the first neck in the same proximal-distal location but a different medial-lateral location with respect to an acetabulum. | 06-07-2012 |
Tracy Rogers, Aztec, NM US
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20100054959 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING A PUMPJACK - Systems and methods for providing a pump driving unit for driving an above ground pump. The pump driving unit utilizes a single prime mover and a drive train for actuating multiple components required to drive the above ground pump. Some implementations of the pump driving unit include phase separation devices, filtering units, and cooling units that may also be actuated by the drive train of the unit. Some implementations of the pump driving unit further include an enclosure and a platform for containing the unit and simplifying on-site installation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100054966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING A SUBTERRANEAN PUMP - Systems and methods for providing a pump driving unit for driving a subterranean pump. The pump driving unit utilizes a single prime mover and a drive train for actuating multiple components required to drive the subterranean pump. Some implementations of the pump driving unit include phase separation devices, filtering units, and cooling units that may also be actuated by the drive train of the unit. Some implementations of the pump driving unit further include an enclosure and a platform for containing the unit and simplifying on-site installation. | 03-04-2010 |
20110268586 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARTIFICIALLY LIFTING A PRODUCT FROM A WELL - Systems and methods for providing a pump driving unit for driving an above ground pump. The pump driving unit utilizes a single prime mover and a drive train for actuating multiple components required to drive the above ground pump. Some implementations of the pump driving unit include phase separation devices, filtering units, and cooling units that may also be actuated by the drive train of the unit. Some implementations of the pump driving unit further include an enclosure and a platform for containing the unit and simplifying on-site installation. | 11-03-2011 |
20120315155 | HYDRAULIC LIFT DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing a hydraulic lift device for use in producing a subterranean well. | 12-13-2012 |
Tracy Rookard, Fort Washington, VA US
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20120216806 | Tube Ventilated Oxygen Mask - This invention relates to a method and system for improving oxygen flow through a standard non-rebreather oxygen mask of the type currently used in medical facilities. The standard non-rebreather oxygen mask lacks a venturi device and sometimes fails to deliver sufficient oxygenation to patients in distress, often resulting in patient intubation. The additional of upward-facing ventilation tubes attached to either side of the mask provides an accessible oxygen reservoir allowing patients access to significantly increased oxygenation with each breath, without requiring a bag assembly, power or air compression. | 08-30-2012 |
Tracy Roth, Manchester, CT US
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20120261125 | Horizontal In-Well Treatment System and Source Area Bypass System and Method For Groundwater Remediation - The application relates to a sustainable and green remedial approach for in situ remediation. The system and method use directionally drilled horizontal wells filled with granular reactive media generally installed in the direction of groundwater flow for groundwater remediation. “Flow-focusing” behavior is leveraged to capture and passively treat proportionally large volumes of groundwater in situ. The system and method perform well in low hydraulic conductivity environments where the success of other in situ remediation methods is controlled by aquifer injectability. Reactive media are selected according to the contaminants to be treated and site characteristics. Energy conservation and other considerations result in considerable cost savings compared to current in situ remediation systems. Also disclosed is a source area bypass system comprising one or more horizontal wells, constructed in a manner to allow unimpacted or cleaner groundwater to bypass a nonaqueous phase liquid zone or high-concentration source area of contamination and discharge downgradient. Reactive media may or may not be used in a source area bypass system. In some configurations, groundwater pumps may be installed to enhance performance. Core elements of green remediation according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency are achieved. | 10-18-2012 |
Tracy Seckler, Great Barrington, MA US
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20120234042 | ARTICLES ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY RECEIVE INTERCHANGEABLE ORNAMENTS AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A sandal can include a sole, one or more straps each having at least one end that is operationally connected to the sole, and a fastening member for releasably receiving an ornament comprising one or more protruding members. The fastening member can be coupled to at least one of the one or more straps and can include an inner cavity and a housing at least partially enclosing the inner cavity. An opening can be disposed in and through an upper portion of the housing in such a way that the opening leads to the inner cavity. One or more projections can be joined with the housing and can extend into the inner cavity. Each of the one or more projection can be situated at a position along a path of motion of at least one of the one or more protruding member from an unfastened position to a fastened position. | 09-20-2012 |
Tracy Shaddix, Raymond, OH US
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20140305697 | FLOOR WIRE HARNESS PACKAGE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION METHODS - A method of installing a wire harness on a floor of a vehicle body includes providing a package assembly including a sheet having a first portion and a second portion and providing a wire harness including a plurality of insulated electrical wires connected to a plurality of electrical connectors. The wire harness is positioned on the sheet. The first portion is displaced toward the second portion to provide a wire harness package assembly. The wire harness package assembly is positioned on the floor of the vehicle body. The first portion is displaced away from the second portion on the floor of the vehicle. Each of the plurality of electrical connectors are connected to one of a plurality of in-vehicle electrical connectors. | 10-16-2014 |
Tracy Sherertz, Cleveland, OH US
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20140243579 | DUAL-ENERGY IMAGE SUPPRESSION METHOD - An imaging process capable of selectively enhancing visualization of soft tissues, for example, a tumor. The imaging process includes producing a hard tissue-enhanced image of a body containing both soft and hard tissues, wherein the hard tissue-enhanced image contains images of the hard tissues that are enhanced relative to the soft tissues. A radiographic image of the body and the soft and hard tissues thereof are then obtained, after which a weighted subtraction algorithm is performed between the radiographic image and the hard tissue-enhanced image to produce a soft tissue-enhanced image in which imaging of the soft tissues is enhanced relative to the hard tissues. The hard tissue-enhanced image may be produced by obtaining first and second initial radiographic images of the body including the soft and hard tissues, and then performing a weighted subtraction algorithm on the first and second initial radiographic images to produce the hard tissue-enhanced image. | 08-28-2014 |
Tracy Sigfrid, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20090192497 | Device affixing tubes to a cannula - A medical device including: a cannula, a first tube joined to the cannula; a second tube joined to the cannula; and a unitary fastener secured to the first tube, cannula and second tube, the fastener being subject to opposing forces from the first and second tubes. | 07-30-2009 |
Tracy Silletto, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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20090096743 | DIGITAL PICTURE FRAME WITH PERIPHERAL AUDIO INPUT - An apparatus for displaying digital image data includes a display panel of a plurality of rows and columns of pixels. The selected ones of the pixels are activatable to form a visual representation of the digital image data. The apparatus further includes a memory module for storing the digital image data, and an image processing unit for converting the digital image data to a display signal transmitted to the display panel. There is also an audio input port receptive of a peripheral audio connector in electrical communication with an external signal source such as a portable media player. The apparatus includes an acoustic transducer for reproducing an audio signal from the external signal source. | 04-16-2009 |
Tracy Slemker, Clayton, OH US
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20130119179 | CORD COORDINATOR - A prosthetic limb lanyard cord retainer spool is provided, which may be mounted onto the side of a prosthetic limb socket to retain slack or excess cord from a lanyard locking system. After the limb has been locked into place, excess cord from the lanyard system may be pressed into a seam formed between the outer wall of the prosthetic limb socket and a radially outer flexible sealing flange of the cord spool to enter a circumferential channel of the cord spool (radially between the outer flexible sealing flange and an inner stem), and may be manually wrapped around the stem of the spool in a circular motion. | 05-16-2013 |
Tracy Spinka-Doms, Radnor, PA US
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20120225085 | DISPLAY OF DISULFIDE LINKED DIMERIC PROTEINS IN FILAMENTOUS PHAGE - Methods are provided for the display of a complex homodimer protein on the surface of a bacteriophage particle and combinatorial synthetic libraries of such proteins displayed as a fusion polypeptide with filamentous phage pIX coat protein. Heterodimeric or more complex interchain bonded structure, such as disulfide-linked, multimeric proteins, may be displayed using the method of the invention. | 09-06-2012 |
20120276092 | Antibody Glycosylation Variants - Antibody and other Fc-containing molecules with glycosylation variations in the Fc region show increased resistance to proteases, such as pepsin, plasmin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, a matrix metalloproteinase, a serine endopeptidase, and a cysteine protease. The Fc-containing molecules are useful in the treatment of various diseases and disorders. | 11-01-2012 |
Tracy Staller, Knoxville, TN US
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20090053664 | Catalytic patio heater - A patio heater is disclosed comprising a cylindrical catalytic heating chamber mounted on a base. The patio heater of the present invention comprises a base to physically support a cylindrical catalytic heater chamber which is mounted inside a fuel vapor cavity. The catalytic heater chamber provides a cylindrical heating zone capable of heating a nearby human form the knee to the face. The fuel vapor chamber surrounds the catalytic heating chamber and acts to accumulate sufficient fuel and air mixture to ignite to provide uniform and sufficient heat to the catalyst surface to attain catalytic ignition on start up. The base offers physical stability for the assembly and storage space for a fuel tank and houses the fuel deliver system and ignitor controls. | 02-26-2009 |
Tracy Sweely, Lafayette, CO US
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20110276336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PRODUCTION COMPLEXITY OF HIGH YIELD, MULTIPLE CROP GARDENING AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING OPERATIONS - The presented inventions provide systems and methods (i.e. utilities) in which cultivators of varying skill-levels use a web-based application or software, to manage the complexity involved in planning and implementation of annual production of high-yields of multiple crops over time for a specific number of consumers and/or to fulfill specific retail and/or wholesale sales projections. | 11-10-2011 |
Tracy Tang, Redwood City, CA US
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20080305106 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Composition and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO256, PRO34421, PRO334, PRO770, PRO983, PRO1009, PRO1107, PRO1158, PRO1250, PRO1317, PRO4334, PRO4395, PRO49192, PRO9799, PRO21175, PRO19837, PRO21331, PRO23949, PRO697 or PRO1480 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 12-11-2008 |
Tracy Tenpenny, Cedarburg, WI US
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20080307685 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 12-18-2008 |
20080309065 | PRINTABLE MULTI-PART FORM - A multi-part form includes a wristband with related tags and labels. The tags are configured for mounting on the wristband after the wristband has been secured to a person of object to be identified. The multi-part form is also configured with a wristband portion separate from a plurality of utility groups, each of which is separate from the other, by a street devoid of media layer. The layers that comprise the multi-part form are preferably solvent resistant so as to make the identification products more durable and longer lasting. | 12-18-2008 |
20110146122 | CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR AN IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING INDICIA FORMING MATERIAL AND DUAL CLOSURE MEANS - A closure mechanism receiving aperture presents a substantially contiguous, uninterrupted planar surface on a flexible medium, primarily for use with identification devices, i.e., wristbands. The aperture does not interrupt the printable area so that printer ink may be printed over the aperture without passing through. The inventive aperture also does not produce waster material or chads which can jam or foul-up a printer. An inventive wristband includes both snap closure and adhesive closure mechanisms that can be used at the same time. | 06-23-2011 |
Tracy Vandenbroek, Austin, TX US
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20110247984 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION DEVICE - A magnetic separation device comprising a magnetic base and a retention mechanism, as well as a method of evacuating liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles, are disclosed. In specific embodiments, the retention mechanism comprises one or more wire clips. In certain embodiments, the magnetic base comprises apertures configured to receive the wire clips. The retention mechanism can be configured to secure a well plate to the magnetic base so that a user may evacuate liquid from a well plate containing liquid and magnetic particles. In certain embodiments, the method comprises inverting the magnetic separation device and well plate. In particular embodiments, the method comprises rapidly and forcefully inverting magnetic separation device and well plate. | 10-13-2011 |
Tracy Wang, San Jose, CA US
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20130151501 | INDEX-SIDE SYNONYM GENERATION - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for index-side synonym expansion are disclosed. Some implementations include actions of obtaining a token sequence for a resource, wherein each token in the token sequence comprises one or more characters. The actions also include selecting a token from the token sequence, wherein the selected token comprises at least one numeric portion having one or more contiguous numeric characters, and at least one non-numeric portion having one or more non-numeric characters. Further actions include generating a new token corresponding to each of the at least one numeric portions of the selected token and storing data associating the selected token and each of the new tokens corresponding to the at least one numeric portion of the selected token as index terms for the resource, wherein the search engine index is accessed to augment search queries. | 06-13-2013 |
Tracy Watson, Town And Country, MO US
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20150265323 | INTRAMEDULLARY DEVICE WITH COMPOUND FASTENER TRAJECTORIES - An intramedullary device, having a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, is provided. The intramedullary device may include a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may include a second longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between a first opening and a second opening. The second longitudinal axis may define a first angle (θ | 09-24-2015 |
Tracy Wonjnarowski, Long Beach, CA US
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20120180734 | AIRBORNE INTERACTIVE CAT TREAT OR TOY - An aerodynamically interactive artifact is proportioned to experience at least one of tumbling, fluttering, and autorotating motion when subjected to free fall in a gravitational field. Suitable shapes include films, strips, butterflies, birds, and the like. The artifact may be contain a neutraceutical, may be dissolvable in pet saliva, and may provide an olfactory sensation for a pet. Dimensionless parameters such as Froude number and length-to-thickness ratios may be used to select aerodynamically interactive motions. | 07-19-2012 |
Tracy Zavelvon, Austin, TX US
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20130252647 | System and Method for Multimedia Messaging - A method includes receiving, at a computing device associated with a service provider, a message including multimedia content. The message is addressed to a group address associated with a plurality of group members. The method includes determining a group profile associated with the group address. The group profile includes a profile associated with a group member of the plurality of group members. The profile includes a network address associated with a multimedia data format. The group profile is defined by a sender of the message. The method includes sending the message including the multimedia content to a device associated with the network address. The multimedia content is modified based on the multimedia data format. | 09-26-2013 |
Tracy Zinberg, Long Beach, CA US
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20120329152 | INDUCTION, PROPAGATION AND ISOLATION OF LIVER PROGENITOR CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of induction and isolation of progenitor cells from stem cell cultures, specifically liver progenitor cells from human embryonic stem cell cultures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of inducing hepatocyte-like progenitor cells by placing a quantity of human embryonic stem cells in a medium supplemented with an inhibitor of the MAPK/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, FGFR, GSK3 and/or BMP. | 12-27-2012 |
Tracy Zomar, Delta CA
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20140130789 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FIREPLACE CONVERSION - A method and system for conversion of a fireplace to an updated or different model or configuration is provided. For example, such conversion can apply to any fireplace configuration, indoor and outdoor, commercial and residential, to provide a different fireplace appearance. A converted fireplace comprises an existing firebox, an existing exhaust system, a shell and replacement firebox, and an exhaust adapter. The firebox and exhaust system typically comprise the existing structure within a residential or commercial fireplace installation. The firebox can he of various heights, widths and depths, and yet still be converted, while the exhaust system can comprise various configurations, such as B-vent, direct vent and the like, and yet coupled to the replacement fireplace unit. | 05-15-2014 |