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| 20100081666 | SRC ACTIVATION FOR DETERMINING CANCER PROGNOSIS AND AS A TARGET FOR CANCER THERAPY - Methods of cancer diagnosis and prognosis using biomarkers. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100144540 | CORRELATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS WITH CLINICAL OUTCOME IN GBM PATIENTS RADIATION TREATED WITH OR WITHOUT GEFITINIB - Interestingly, for prognosis, the significant biomarkers for Gefitinib-treated GBM patients (RTOG 0211) appeared to differ compared to historical, RT and non-Gefitinib-treated GBM patients. In Gefitinib-treated patients, those with higher levels of nuclear pAKT driven by PTEN loss, higher levels of nuclear pMAPK, and lower levels of nuclear pmTOR had significantly worse clinical outcomes. In contrast, in non-Gefitinib-treated patients, patients with PTEN-deficiency, and higher levels of EGFRvIII, total EGFR, IGFR1, NFkB and lower levels of nuclear Survivin appeared to have adverse clinical outcomes, highlighting the treatment-dependency of these biomarkers. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120270233 | ASSOCIATION OF BIOMARKERS WITH PATIENT OUTCOME - The present method relates to quantification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers of the PDK/AKT/mTOR pathway, such as GSK3β, S6, CREB, PTEN, AKT and mTOR, using AQUA® analysis to estimate both patient risk and benefit of treatment to patients diagnosed with glioblastoma. Unlike traditional IHC, the AQUA® system is objective and produces quantitative in situ protein expression data on a continuous scale. Taking advantage of the power of the AQUA system, the present method provides a highly robust and standardized diagnostic assays that can be used in the clinical setting to provide physicians with reliable prognostic and predictive information. Glioblastoma multiform (GBM) remains one of the most aggressive human cancers, and biomarkers that provide prognostic and predictive information would be extremely valuable to both the physician and the patient. A patient's risk may be determined using the prognostic biomarkers of the present method. Such a prognostic determination will allow physicians to identify patients with a relatively ‘good’ or a relatively ‘poor’ prognosis. The benefit of treating specific patients with a specific therapy, may be determined usin̂ the predictive markers of the present method. Treatment with the AGC-family kinase inhibitor enzastaurin, for example, identifies patients that will likely benefit from treatment or not. | 10-25-2012 |
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| 20080270317 | Methods and Computer Software Applications for Selecting Securities for An Investment Portfolio - Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20110264603 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120047089 | Methods and Computer Software Applications for Selecting Securities for An Investment Portfolio - Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20130054490 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130124433 | METHODS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140058979 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150199761 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio. | 07-16-2015 |
| 20150199762 | METHODS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR SELECTING SECURITIES FOR AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities. | 07-16-2015 |
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| 20100144540 | CORRELATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS WITH CLINICAL OUTCOME IN GBM PATIENTS RADIATION TREATED WITH OR WITHOUT GEFITINIB - Interestingly, for prognosis, the significant biomarkers for Gefitinib-treated GBM patients (RTOG 0211) appeared to differ compared to historical, RT and non-Gefitinib-treated GBM patients. In Gefitinib-treated patients, those with higher levels of nuclear pAKT driven by PTEN loss, higher levels of nuclear pMAPK, and lower levels of nuclear pmTOR had significantly worse clinical outcomes. In contrast, in non-Gefitinib-treated patients, patients with PTEN-deficiency, and higher levels of EGFRvIII, total EGFR, IGFR1, NFkB and lower levels of nuclear Survivin appeared to have adverse clinical outcomes, highlighting the treatment-dependency of these biomarkers. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20140142101 | CORRELATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS WITH CLINICAL OUTCOME IN GBM PATIENTS RADIATION TREATED WITH OR WITHOUT GEFITINIB - Interestingly, for prognosis, the significant biomarkers for Gefitinib-treated GBM patients (RTOG 0211) appeared to differ compared to historical, RT and non-Gefitinib-treated GBM patients. In Gefitinib-treated patients, those with higher levels of nuclear pAKT driven by PTEN loss, higher levels of nuclear pMAPK, and lower levels of nuclear pmTOR had significantly worse clinical outcomes. In contrast, in non-Gefitinib-treated patients, patients with PTEN-deficiency, and higher levels of EGFRvIII, total EGFR, IGFR1, NFkB and lower levels of nuclear Survivin appeared to have adverse clinical outcomes, highlighting the treatment-dependency of these biomarkers. | 05-22-2014 |
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| 20080302154 | Stir Forming Apparatus - An apparatus for forming a workpiece to a desired, non-planar configuration are provided. At least one friction stir forming tool, having a shoulder and a pin, is used to urge the workpiece to the desired configuration and friction stir form the workpiece. The forming tool can urge the workpiece against a contour surface of a die or a shoulder that is opposite the structural member from the tool. Thus, the forming tool plasticizes a portion of the workpiece and urges the workpiece to the desired configuration. In addition, the material properties of the workpiece can be improved by the friction stir processing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090050672 | Tool And Apparatus For Friction Stir Welding - The present invention provides a tool for forming a friction stir weld joint in a workpiece. According to one embodiment, the tool includes a rotatable pin having first and second ends and defining a stirring portion therebetween structured to frictionally engage the workpiece so as to at least partially form the friction stir weld joint. The tool includes a rotatable first shoulder defining an aperture therethrough structured to slidably receive the first end of the pin. The tool also includes a second shoulder defining an aperture structured to receive the second end of the pin such that the pin extends between the first and second shoulders and such that the second shoulder is in rotatable communication with the pin. The first shoulder is structured to rotate independently of the pin and the second shoulder. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110240304 | RISER COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a riser component includes: positioning a coupler adjacent and end of a tube such that a region of the coupler forms an interface with the tube's end, wherein the region includes a material (in some embodiments an aluminum alloy), and the tube's end includes a groove and another material (in some embodiments a steel alloy) that is different than the region's material; heating the region of the coupler to increase the region's malleability; and exerting pressure on the region of the coupler to plastically deform the region to insert some of the region's material into the groove in the tube's end. By fixing the coupler to the tube in this manner, the coupler may be strongly secured to the tube, and thus able to withstand high, dynamic loads frequently experienced in service. Also, the material of the coupler may be different than the material of the tube, and thus the material of the coupler may be lighter than the material of the tube. This allows one to design a riser component that is lighter than a conventional steel riser component having a steel tube and steel flanges, but that can withstand the high, dynamic loads frequently experienced in service. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20150122502 | RISER SECTIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A riser section for joining to another riser section to form a drilling riser includes a weld region generated by welding a first riser tube to a second riser tube. The weld region includes a fusion zone in which material of the first riser tube coalesces with material of the second riser tube, and a heat-affected zone adjacent the fusion zone. The riser section also includes a cover positioned over the weld region and welded to the first riser tube and to the second riser tube such that the cover covers the fusion zone and the heat-affected zone to protect the zones. The cover may be a solid piece of material that is welded to the riser tubes, or the cover may be a bead of weld filler material that is welded (melted and deposited) onto the weld region of each of the riser tubes. | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20140267641 | ELECTRON-BOMBARDED ACTIVE PIXEL SENSOR STAR CAMERA - A star camera system that includes an optical system configured to focus radiation from a star to be imaged onto a collector. Specifically, the collector is in the form of an electron bombarded active pixel sensor (EBAPS) configured to provide high gain. The EBAPS comprising a photocathode disposed in a vacuum is configured to release electron into a vacuum when exposed to radiation focused thereon by the optical system. In addition, the EBAPS includes an active pixel sensor anode disposed distant from the photocathode in the vacuum. An electric field is generated by a voltage source to direct electrons from the photocathode to the active pixel sensor anode to thereby generate an image of the star. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140267755 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SCANNING MINIATURE STAR CAMERA SYSTEM - A star camera system that includes an optical system configured to focus radiation from a star to be imaged onto a collector that is in the form of an electron bombarded active pixel sensor (EBAPS) configured to provide high gain. The EBAPS comprising a photocathode disposed in a vacuum is configured to release electrons into the vacuum when exposed to radiation focused thereon by the optical system. The EBAPS includes an active pixel sensor anode disposed distant from the photocathode in the vacuum. An electric field is generated by a voltage source to direct the electrons from the photocathode to the active pixel sensor anode. Furthermore, the collector is mounted on a translation device configured to move the collector relative to the optical system by a predetermined amount of less than pixel size in the focal plane of the optical system to increase image resolution of a plurality of images. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150268050 | Navigation by Ocean Surface Topography - Methods and apparatus ascertain a geographic position based on topographic contours of ocean surfaces. Observed ocean topographic contours are matched to predicted ocean topography and/or ocean topographic information stored in a database. Such systems and methods do not necessarily require INS, GPS, RF beacons, optical beacons or celestial sightings. These systems and methods may be used as references to correct INS. These systems and methods may be used to ascertain a geographic location of an aircraft, spacecraft, watercraft, landcraft (vehicle), person or the like. Similarly, these systems and methods may be used as part of a guidance system for guiding a craft to a destination. These systems and methods may be used in tandem with, or as backups for, other types of navigation or guidance systems or as one input to a navigation filter. | 09-24-2015 |
| 20160041265 | Star Tracker - A star tracker determines a location or orientation of an object, such as a space vehicle, by observing unpolarized light from one or more stars or other relatively bright navigational marks, without imaging optics, pixelated imaging sensors or associated pixel readout electronics. An angle of incidence of the light is determined by comparing signals from two or more differently polarized optical sensors. The star tracker may be fabricated on a thin substrate. Some embodiments have vertical profiles of essentially just their optical sensors. Some embodiments include micro-baffles to limit field of view of the optical sensors. | 02-11-2016 |
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| 20080295389 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20120281496 | MIXING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130036659 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130333276 | MIXING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140096436 | MIXING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed. | 04-10-2014 |
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| 20100325723 | SHARED REGISTRATION SYSTEM MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION - A system and method for establishing a chain of trust from a registrant to a registry. A registrant request to a registrar to change a domain name record includes at least one registrant factor, such as a one time password. The registrar can formulate an extended EPP command that includes the factor to effectuate the change and send it to a registry. The registry can verify the at least one factor using at least one validation server. If the factor is successfully verified, the EPP can be processed by the registry. If the factor is not verified, the EPP command may not be processed and an error message may be generated and sent to the registrar. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110060950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERY OF A FAILED REGISTRY - A method of recovering a registry includes accessing a plurality of registry zone files for the registry and archiving, on a first periodic basis, the plurality of registry zone files. Each of the registry zone files includes at least domain names, registrar IDs, and status information represented in a first predetermined format. The method also includes accessing bulk WHOIS data for the registry and archiving, on a second periodic basis, the bulk WHOIS data. The bulk WHOIS data includes at least nameserver server names, IP addresses, and status information represented in a second predetermined format. The method further includes validating one of the plurality of archived registry zone files based on a comparison between the plurality of registry zone files and the bulk WHOIS data, publishing the validated registry zone file to a second registry's nameservers, initiating a root zone change request, and updating authoritative nameservers. | 03-10-2011 |
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| 20110068734 | BATTERY MAINTENANCE KIT - A battery maintenance kit for sealed batteries is disclosed that is useful for as servicing sealed 6 volt/12 volt lead acid batteries and optionally determining the state of charge of such a battery. In exemplary embodiment of the invention, the battery maintenance kit is configured as a universal kit for servicing sealed batteries used in a variety of 6 volt/12 volt DC vehicle applications, such as applications for automobiles and trucks, motorcycles, lawn tractors and all terrain vehicles (ATVs). For example, the battery maintenance kit may be equipped with a 6/12 volt DC compact battery charger with a quick disconnect harness. Various termination assemblies may be provided including battery clamps, a cigarette lighter adapter and ring terminals, which enable the battery charger to be used in various applications. The battery maintenance kit may also include a voltmeter, wrenches, a flashlight, battery side mount conversion terminals and a battery post cleaner. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention. The interior of the carrying case is formed with a dedicated compartment for each item in the kit that is segregated from all other compartments. The compartments for some items are form fitting compartments and are thus configured to the shape of the item to be carried. One or more studs is provided in one dedicated compartment for securely carrying the battery clamps. The carrying case allows all of the items to be carried securely in a closed carrying case and transported without movement in the carrying case. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120306437 | BATTERY CHARGER AND METHOD UTILIZING ALTERNATING DC CHARGING CURRENT - A battery charger is disclosed for use with various batteries, such as automotive and marine-type batteries. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the charging current is alternated between non-zero DC charging current levels. By alternating the charging current between non-zero DC charging levels, the battery can be charged to a higher capacity (i.e., ampere hours) faster, thus reducing the charging time and at the same time allow the rating of the battery charger to be increased. In accordance with another important aspect of the invention, the technique for alternating the charging current can be implemented in both linear and switched-mode battery chargers. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20150155733 | BATTERY CHARGER AND METHOD UTILIZING ALTERNATING DC CHARGING CURRENT - A battery charger is disclosed for use with various batteries, such as automotive- and marine-type batteries. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the charging current is alternated between non-zero DC charging current levels. By alternating the charging current between non-zero DC charging levels, the battery can be charged to a higher capacity (i.e., ampere hours) faster, thus reducing the charging time and at the same time allow the rating of the battery charger to be increased. In accordance with another important aspect of the invention, the technique for alternating the charging current can be implemented in both linear- and switched-mode battery chargers. | 06-04-2015 |
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| 20140297351 | Computing system predictive build - Features to include within a predictive build of a computing system are selected. The predictive build is an anticipated final build of the computing system prior to receiving a firm customer order for the computing system in accordance with which an actual final build of the computing system is then built. A marginal cost of first building the predictive build and then modifying the predictive build to realize the actual final build, as compared to building the actual final build without first building the predictive build and then modifying predictive build to realize the actual final build, is estimated based on the features selected. Responsive to determining that the marginal cost is less than a predetermined acceptable marginal cost limit, the predictive build is built prior to receiving the firm customer order, and then is modified to realize the actual final build upon receiving the firm customer order. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140297452 | Computing system predictive build - Features to include within a predictive build of a computing system are selected. The predictive build is an anticipated final build of the computing system prior to receiving a firm customer order for the computing system in accordance with which an actual final build of the computing system is then built. A marginal cost of first building the predictive build and then modifying the predictive build to realize the actual final build, as compared to building the actual final build without first building the predictive build and then modifying predictive build to realize the actual final build, is estimated based on the features selected. Responsive to determining that the marginal cost is less than a predetermined acceptable marginal cost limit, the predictive build is built prior to receiving the firm customer order, and then is modified to realize the actual final build upon receiving the firm customer order. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20160042422 | COMPUTING SYSTEM PREDICTIVE BUILD - Features to include within a predictive build of a computing system are selected. The predictive build is an anticipated final build of the computing system prior to receiving a firm customer order for the computing system in accordance with which an actual final build of the computing system is then built. A marginal cost of first building the predictive build and then modifying the predictive build to realize the actual final build, as compared to building the actual final build without first building the predictive build and then modifying predictive build to realize the actual final build, is estimated based on the features selected. Responsive to determining that the marginal cost is less than a predetermined acceptable marginal cost limit, the predictive build is built prior to receiving the firm customer order, and then is modified to realize the actual final build upon receiving the firm customer order. | 02-11-2016 |
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| 20120173685 | Systems and Methods for Domain Name Exchange - A system, method, and computer-readable medium, is described that enables a domain name registrant the ability to exchange their existing domain in favor of a new domain without incurring additional domain registration fees and without affecting the other data fields of the existing domain. Once the domain exchange service is added to the domain registration, the registrant can exchange the domain name as often as it likes in accordance with the business rules of the registry until the domain exchange service expires. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130085914 | AUTHENTICATED NAME RESOLUTION - A method, system, and computer-readable memory containing instructions include receiving a DNS request containing authentication information, validating the authentication information, determining an appropriate action to take based on the validating status, and taking the appropriate action. Actions may include responding with an individualized network layer address or service location address, delaying sending a response message, sending a network layer address or service location address corresponding to a site containing authentication information, and sending a response with a network layer address or service location address with a web address configured to mimic the website related to the requested resource. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130085932 | TRACING DOMAIN NAME HISTORY WITHIN A REGISTRATION VIA A WHOWAS SERVICE - A system, method, and computer-readable medium, is described that implements a repository object history (“WhoWas”) service that receives a WhoWas query to retrieve historical information about a repository object's change history, including a domain's registration activity. The WhoWas service searches repository object history information, formats it, and returns the results. The WhoWas service may be restricted to authorized users and may charge a fee for use. The service may also perform statistical data gathering based on historical WhoWas information, including on subsets of domains based on particular domain characteristics. In addition, historic IP address information and location information may be gathered and returned. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130198065 | ADAPTIVE NAME RESOLUTION - A method, system, and computer-readable memory containing instructions include receiving a DNS request containing information related to user-specific information, device-specific information, and/or authentication information, analyzing the information, determining an appropriate action to take based on analyzing the status, and taking the appropriate action. Actions may include responding with an individualized network layer address or service location address, delaying sending a response message, sending a network layer address or service location address corresponding to a site containing authentication information, and sending a response with a network layer address or service location address with a web address configured to mimic the website related to the requested resource. | 08-01-2013 |
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| 20110312423 | Game Based Incentives for Commerce - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods directed to generating game-based incentives for users of online games to purchase goods in an electronic commerce system. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120015716 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR NON-GAMING ONLINE ACTIVITIES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to non-gaming online activities are presented. In an example, an identifier of a user related to a proposed online action not involving a game of an online gaming system is received at the online gaming system. Also received is an identification of the proposed online action. An in-game reward based at least in part on the identification of the proposed online action is determined. The in-game reward for the user is provided in response to the user performing the proposed online action. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015717 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR ONLINE PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to online purchases are presented. In an example, an identifier of a user related to a proposed online purchase at an online merchant system and an identification of the proposed online purchase are received at the online gaming system. An in-game reward is determined based at least in part on the identification of the proposed online purchase. An identity of the in-game reward is transmitted for presentation to the user. A verification of the user completing the proposed online purchase is received. The in-game reward is provided in the online gaming system for the user in response to the verification. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016726 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR WEB-BASED PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to web-based purchases are presented. In an example, an online catalog webpage including information describing a product available for purchase is generated. The online catalog webpage includes code instructing a device receiving the online catalog webpage to issue a request to an online gaming system to determine an in-game reward for a user based on the product. The online catalog webpage is transmitted to a client device of the user. An order for the product is received from the client device. The order indicates the in-game reward determined in the online gaming system. An order confirmation webpage is transmitted to the client device in response to the order, and the order confirmation webpage indicates the in-game reward. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120040743 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - In a method and system of providing in-game assets for location-based actions, an indication of a performance of a location-based action by a player of a computer-implemented game is received. A virtual item is provided based on the receiving of the indication of the performance of the location-based action by the player of the computer-implemented game, the virtual item being usable within the computer-implemented game. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040745 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040746 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040747 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040760 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040761 | Game-Based Incentives for Location-Based Actions - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040763 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20130296042 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - In a method and system of providing in-game assets for location-based actions, an indication of a performance of a location-based action by a player of a computer-implemented game is received. A virtual item is provided based on the receiving of the indication of the performance of the location-based action by the player of the computer-implemented game, the virtual item being usable within the computer-implemented game. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140330624 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR WEB-BASED PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to web-based purchases are presented. In an example, information is received that describes a proposed item for purchase presented to a user of an online gaming system at an online merchant system distinct from the online gaming system. Also received is an identifier of the user. The information describing the proposed online action is analyzed, and an in-game reward for the user to be provided by the online gaming system is selected based on the analyzing of the information. A confirmation generated by the online merchant system that the user purchased the proposed item is received. The in-game reward for the user is provided in response to the confirmation that the user purchased the proposed item. | 11-06-2014 |
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| 20080279509 | Expanded beam, single fiber, fiber optic connector - The expanded beam, single fiber, fiber optic connector includes a lens holder, a lens, and a ferrule. The lens holder retains the lens, and the lens holder accommodates the ferrule. The lens is in optical communication with an optical fiber retained in the ferrule. The lens holder has an outside diameter that is substantially the same as the outside diameter of a ferrule of a physical contact, single fiber, fiber optic connector, such as one of an LC, SC, FC, and ST style or standard fiber optic connectors. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100166372 | Expanded beam, single fiber, fiber optic connector - The device includes a body, a lens holder, a lens, a ferrule, a ferrule holder, an optical cable holder, a snap ring, and a spring. The lens holder retains the lens, and the lens holder accommodates the ferrule. The ferrule holder is mounted to the body. The spring is mounted between a spring seat of the ferrule holder and a spring seat of the optical cable holder. The snap ring is mounted to the optical cable holder so as to retain the optical cable holder to the body. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20140294395 | WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR WITH THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATION - An optical fiber assembly comprises an optical fiber having a forward end, a ferrule supporting the optical fiber, a beam expanding element aligned with the forward end of the optical fiber, and a thermal expansion compensation element adjacent the optical fiber to compensate for thermal expansion differences between the optical fiber and the ferrule. | 10-02-2014 |
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| 20090232422 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100187135 | Bag with Leak Resistant Features - A bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume is provided with leak resistant features that function to absorb and retain liquids. These features include an absorbent-adhesive mixture that may be made from an adhesive and absorbent agents such as a super absorbent polymer. The absorbent-adhesive mixture can be applied on an inner surface of the flexible sidewalls in a location where it is likely to encounter liquids. The leak resistant features can also include a substrate that may be made from a non-woven material that is also applied to the inner surface of the sidewall and can be bonded to the sidewall by the absorbent-adhesive. In various embodiments, the bag can also include odor neutralizing features and/or configured with stretchable sidewalls. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110069912 | BAG - The bag may include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, a second side edge and a bottom edge. The sidewalls may be un-joined along their top edges to form an opening. When the bag is placed in a trash receptacle, the top edges may be folded over the rim of the receptacle. To assist with securing the bag to the receptacle, the bag may include an elongated elastic strap of elastic material attached by a first end to an attachment point proximate the first sidewall and by a second end to an attachment point proximate the second sidewall. The strap length and attachment point locations are selected so that, when the strap is in a relaxed state, the strap may not extend to the side edge. The strap may be stretched commensurate with the side edge when folding the top edges about the receptacle rim. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110255809 | Bag with Reinforcing Features - A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag. The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a multi-layer strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture. The reinforcing feature may be adhesively bonded, heat bonded, or cold bonded to the bag sidewalls. In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110317945 | Bag - A thermoplastic bag may include a sidewall that may have a plurality of first and second ribs formed therein. The first ribs may be longer in length but shorter in height than the second ribs. The second ribs may be arranged in discrete networks that appear superimposed over the first ribs. The second ribs may normally remain in a bent-over configuration. When a force is applied, the second ribs may expand the area of the sidewall so that the bag may easily accommodate large objects. To produce the bag, a thermoplastic web may be directed between opposing first and second rollers. One of the rollers may include ridges that may have first and second segments of differing heights that correspond to the differing heights of the first and second ribs. The formation of the first ribs may increase the width of the web. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120057811 | Bag With Reinforcing Features - A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag. The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a multilayer strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture. The reinforcing feature may be adhesively bonded, heat bonded, or cold bonded to the bag sidewalls. In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120063704 | Multilayer Plastic Film - A thermoplastic bag suitable for use as a liner for a garbage canister or trash receptacle may be made from a multi-layered thermoplastic web material. The multi-layer web material may include a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. Under typical conditions, the layers may tend to block or adhere together to remain in their adjacent position. However, the layers may delaminate and separate from each other when sufficient forces are applied. Delamination of the layers allows the layers to move with respect to each other when the force is applied. The delaminating of the layers absorbs energy which may increase tear and puncture resistance. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064271 | Multi-Layered Lightly-Laminated Films and Methods of Making The Same - Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20130059711 | Method For Inserting A First Folded Film Within A Second Folded Film - Methods for inserting a folded film into another folded film include combining the films without unfolding or folding either of the folded films. In particular, one or more implementations of a method of combining folded films involves directing a first folded film in a first direction and separating first and second halves of the first folded film. The method also involves directing a second folded film in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. Additionally, the method involves inserting the second folded film between the first and second halves of the first folded film. Furthermore, the method involves redirecting the second folded film into the first direction while between the first and second halves of the first folded film. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130059712 | Apparatus For Inserting A First Folded Film Within A Second C-Folded Film - Apparatus for inserting a folded film into another folded film include combining the films without unfolding or folding either of the folded films. In particular, one or more implementations include a spreader bar configured to separate layers of a first folded film. Additionally, the apparatus can include one or more orientation rollers configured to direct a second film between the separated layers of the first folded film. Furthermore, the apparatus can include a direction change bar configured to change the direction a travel of the second film while the second film is positioned between the layers of the first folded film. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130094787 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 04-18-2013 |
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| 20140334749 | MELT-BONDED THERMOPLASTIC BAGS WITH TAILORED BOND STRENGTH AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - One or more implementations of a multi-layered bag with reinforced seals include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag positioned within the outer layer or bag. The multi-layered bag further includes a draw tape positioned near the opening of the multi-layered bag. The draw tape can allow a user to at least partially close the multi-layered bag by drawing the layers of the bag together. The multi-layered bag further includes one or more tape seals that bond the draw tape to layers of the bag. The tape seals can be reinforced and include at least seven plies bonded together. One or more implementations further include methods of forming multi-layered bags with reinforced seals. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20160039169 | MULTI-LAYERED LIGHTLY-LAMINATED FILMS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160046110 | MULTI-LAYERED LIGHTLY-LAMINATED FILMS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160046411 | BAG - The bag may include a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The draw tape may include an elastic characteristic and may be smaller in size than the peripheral distance about the opening. The draw tape in its natural contracted state may partially constrict the opening. However, the draw tape may be stretched or expanded to enable a user to dilate the opening and fold the periphery of the opening over the rim of the canister. The draw tape may then recover or constrict to grip about the rim of the receptacle to hold the bag to the canister. In one embodiment, the bag may include a pattern proximate the bag opening to allow the bag opening to be stretched over the rim of the canister. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160046412 | BAG - The bag may include a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The draw tape may include an elastic characteristic and may be smaller in size than the peripheral distance about the opening. The draw tape in its natural contracted state may partially constrict the opening. However, the draw tape may be stretched or expanded to enable a user to dilate the opening and fold the periphery of the opening over the rim of the canister. The draw tape may then recover or constrict to grip about the rim of the receptacle to hold the bag to the canister. In one embodiment, the bag may include a pattern proximate the bag opening to allow the bag opening to be stretched over the rim of the canister. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160129625 | BAG - A thermoplastic bag may include a sidewall that may have a plurality of first and second ribs formed therein. The first ribs may be longer in length but shorter in height than the second ribs. The second ribs may be arranged in discrete networks that appear superimposed over the first ribs. The second ribs may normally remain in a bent-over configuration. When a force is applied, the second ribs may expand the area of the sidewall so that the bag may easily accommodate large objects. To produce the bag, a thermoplastic web may be directed between opposing first and second rollers. One of the rollers may include ridges that may have first and second segments of differing heights that correspond to the differing heights of the first and second ribs. The formation of the first ribs may increase the width of the web. | 05-12-2016 |
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| 20100146760 | METHOD OF USING AN AIRCRAFT BRAKE ASSEMBLY CONTAINER - A method for using an aircraft brake assembly in servicing an aircraft, with the container having at least two identical container portions, at least one of the at least two container portions having an at least one sliding channel therein, an at least one cradle member having an at least one sliding portion engaging with said at least one sliding channel holding the cargo in a horizontal orientation, and at least one securement device securing the at least two identical container portions. The method having the method steps of transporting an aircraft brake assembly container to said aircraft undercarriage, the container comprising at least two container portions, with a first of the at least two container portions supporting a new brake assembly; opening the container, rotating a second of the at least two container portions; aligning the second of the at least two container portions with the aircraft undercarriage and a used aircraft brake assembly; releasing the used aircraft brake assembly into the second of the at least two container portions; removing the second of the at least two container portions along with the used aircraft brake assembly; aligning the first of the at least two container portions with the aircraft undercarriage; installing the new brake assembly; and replacing the first of the at least two container portions atop the second of the at least two container portions. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20140054188 | THREE-PIECE AIRCRAFT BRAKE ASSEMBLY CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An aircraft brake assembly container having a base or container portion with feet extending therefrom. A further base portion is provided and mounted atop the base portion. A spacing is provided between the base and further base portions and this spacing is filled by a spacing container portion or member. The spacing container portion allows for lower profile base and further base portions while accommodating larger diameter new and used brake assemblies. A method of using same is also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150076021 | AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY SLIDE CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING SUCH CONTAINERS - Containers and methods are disclosed for replacing expired or unserviceable aircraft emergency slides (“slides”) in an aircraft. The disclosed containers are configured to securely retain both unserviceable slides and serviceable slides. The containers can be placed on an aircraft through the main door of the aircraft, and are further configured to be easily transported within the aircraft from a staging area of the aircraft to a slide installation and removal point at either the main door or an emergency exit door of the aircraft. The containers can be aligned with the installation and removal point to facilitate replacing an unserviceable slide with a new, serviceable slide. The disclosed containers and methods improve personnel safety concerning lifting and handling of the slides, which are heavy. The containers and methods disclosed herein further facilitate positioning of the slides near installation and removal points and properly orienting the slides, while reducing awkward handling situations for personnel. | 03-19-2015 |
