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20110003395 | SPECIFIC ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES USING REAGENT COMPOUNDS, LABELING STRATEGIES, AND MASS SPECTROMETRY WORKFLOW - Labeling reagents, sets of labeling reagents, and labeling techniques are provided for the relative quantitation, absolute quantitation, or both, of ketone or aldehyde compounds including, but not limited to, analytes comprising steroids or ketosteroids. The analytes can be medical or pharmaceutical compounds in biological samples. Methods for labeling, analyzing, and quantifying ketone or aldehyde compounds are also disclosed as are methods that also use mass spectrometry. | 01-06-2011 |
20110091981 | Mass Spectrometry Quantitation of P450 Isoforms in Hepatocytes - A method for screening a drug for cytochrome P450 (CYP) induction is provided and can include incubating the drug with a microsome-containing biological sample and then quantitating at least one cytochrome P450 isoform. The isoforms can be selected from 2B6, 3A4, 1A2, and 3A5 isoforms. In some embodiments, the method uses liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MSMS). A quantitated value can be compared to a threshold value and the drug can be determined to exhibit an acceptable CYP induction potential when the quantitated value does not exceed the threshold value. Isolated peptides are also provided. | 04-21-2011 |
20140004616 | SPECIFIC ANALYSIS OF KETONE AND ALDEHYDE ANALYTES USING REAGENT COMPOUNDS, LABELING STRATEGIES, AND MASS SPECTROMETRY WORKFLOW | 01-02-2014 |
20140027625 | COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND KIT FOR CALIBRATING A MASS SPECTROMETER - A composition, method, and kit for calibrating a mass spectrometer including a predetermined concentration of a calibrant having a mixture of amino acid polyethylene glycol compounds and a solvent for dissolving the calibrant. The calibrant can be used in either positive or negative ionization mode, and it can be used in calibrating an atmospheric pressure chemical ionization or an electrospray mass spectrometer. The calibrant can include a mixture to enable calibration across a broad range of masses. | 01-30-2014 |
20140127825 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN D2, AND METABOLITES THEREOF - Quantification of vitamin D2, vitamin D3, and the monohydroxy and diihydroxy metabolites of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, can comprise labeling analytes with mass spectrometry (MS) tagging reagents and performing LC-MSMS analysis of the labeled analytes. The labeled analytes can include a labeled standard and can have distinct retention times on a reversed phase column, as well as distinct masses. Under high energy collisions, reporter groups can be generated. The intensity or the peak area detected for each reporter group can be used for quantitation. In some embodiments, a one-step tagging reagent is used that is a dienophile-containing, labeled m Diels Alder reagent. | 05-08-2014 |
20150045256 | MASS SPECTROMETRY QUANTITATION OF P450 PROTEIN ISOFORMS IN HEPATOCYTES - A method for screening a drug for cytochrome P450 (CYP) induction is provided and can include incubating the drug with a microsome-containing biological sample and then quantitating at least one cytochrome P450 isoform. The isoforms can be selected from 2B6, 3A4, 1A2, and 3A5 isoforms. In some embodiments, the method uses liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MSMS). A quantitated value can be compared to a threshold value and the drug can be determined to exhibit an acceptable CYP induction potential when the quantitated value does not exceed the threshold value. Isolated peptides are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
20150140600 | MASS SPECTROMETRY QUANTITATION OF P450 ISOFORMS IN HEPATOCYTES - A method for screening a drug for cytochrome P450 (CYP) induction is provided and can include incubating the drug with a microsome-containing biological sample and then quantitating at least one cytochrome P450 isoform. The isoforms can be selected from 2B6, 3A4, 1A2, and 3A5 isoforms. In some embodiments, the method uses liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MSMS). A quantitated value can be compared to a threshold value and the drug can be determined to exhibit an acceptable CYP induction potential when the quantitated value does not exceed the threshold value. Isolated peptides are also provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20160025741 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF ALLERGENS - Methods and systems for detecting allergens using mass spectrometry are provided herein. In some aspects, a sample can be screened for the presence or quantity of ovalbumin, lysozyme, casein (isoform S1 and S2), lactoglobulin, high and low glutens, wheat, rye, oats, barley, mustard, sesame, and various types of nuts including macadamia, pistachio, brazil, walnuts, peanuts and hazelnuts by detecting one or more peptides specific to the allergen of interest using selected MRM transitions. | 01-28-2016 |
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20100162110 | PICTORIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF HISTORICAL DATA OF BUILDING SYSTEMS - A system and method for analyzing building systems includes an input mechanism for gathering data over time from building systems and a graphical display of a building or portion of a building. The system has an interface device for receiving user input. A controller drives the display and graphically represents the selected portion of the building and the selected building systems. The controller displays data graphically on the display in time lapse from the building system to be analyzed and other building systems. The system allows a user to select at least one building system to be analyzed and at least one other building system that may influence the at least one building system to be analyzed. | 06-24-2010 |
20120169457 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING ACCESS RIGHTS - The system and method take changes in a person's or groups' status and by following a series of steps (rules) ensures that the person or groups are given proper access to a secure location. The system has at least one access control device for controlling the flow of persons in a physical setting to at least one secure area. An access control database of the system contains information regarding criteria for allowing access to the at least one secure area. A control system receives information from the at least one access control device and compares it to the access control database to determine if access is to be granted. A rules unit gathers information from various sources and updates the access control database. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169872 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DURESS - The system and method is an analysis video to determine if a person is displaying a pre-determined position indicating that he/she is being held or forced to act under duress. The system takes a digital video image and compares the image to a library of video duress patterns. If a duress pattern is recognized, then the system notifies another party of the situation, such as a security officer. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169880 | Method and system for video-based gesture recognition to assist in access control - The system and method uses video to assist in access control to determine if a person is displaying a position indicating that he/she needs assistance, such as carrying a box, or displaying a position indicating that potential unauthorized entry, such as tailgating, is occurring. The system takes a digital video image and compares the image to a library of images of potential interest. The system takes appropriate action which can include automatically opening the door or notifying an operator, such as a security officer, of the situation. | 07-05-2012 |
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20130345869 | USER INTERFACES FOR ROBOT TRAINING - In accordance with various embodiments, a user-guidable robot appendage provides haptic feedback to the user. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345873 | TRAINING AND OPERATING INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS - Robots may manipulate objects based on sensor input about the objects and/or the environment in conjunction with data structures representing primitive tasks and, in some embodiments, objects and/or locations associated therewith. The data structures may be created by instantiating respective prototypes during training by a human trainer. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345874 | TRAINING AND OPERATING INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS - Robots may manipulate objects based on sensor input about the objects and/or the environment in conjunction with data structures representing primitive tasks and, in some embodiments, objects and/or locations associated therewith. The data structures may be created by instantiating respective prototypes during training by a human trainer. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345875 | TRAINING AND OPERATING INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS - Robots may manipulate objects based on sensor input about the objects and/or the environment in conjunction with data structures representing primitive tasks and, in some embodiments, objects and/or locations associated therewith. The data structures may be created by instantiating respective prototypes during training by a human trainer. | 12-26-2013 |
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20140067121 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAFE ROBOT OPERATION - In various embodiments, safe collaboration between a robot and humans is achieved by operating the robot continuously at or below a first threshold speed at which any collisions with a person's arms do not cause harm, and, upon detection of the person's torso or head within a danger zone around the robot, reducing the speed to or below a second threshold at which any collisions with the person's torso or head do not cause harm. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067124 | MONITORING ROBOT SENSOR CONSISTENCY - Sensors associated with a robot or sub-system thereof (e.g., a series elastic actuator associated with a robot joint) may be monitored for mutual consistency using one or more constraints that relate physical quantities measured by the sensors to each other. The constraints may be based on a physical model of the robot or sub-system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081461 | CONSTRAINING ROBOTIC MANIPULATORS WITH REDUNDANT DEGREES OF FREEDOM - Redundant robotic manipulators may be constrained in their motions during operation in a gravity-compensated mode by applying, in addition to gravity-compensating torques, constraining torques to one or more of the joints. The constraining torques may urge the manipulator to a specified canonical posture, and may be modeled by virtual springs attached to the constrained joints. | 03-20-2014 |
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20110244092 | Protein product and process for making injectable protein product - Moisture is retained in cooked or thawed food by adding to the food an aqueous suspension of animal muscle protein obtained from animal muscle tissue. The aqueous suspension is obtained by mixing comminuted animal muscle tissue with a food grade acid to form an aqueous acidic solution of animal muscle protein. The acidic solution is mixed with a food grade base to precipitate the protein in an aqueous composition. The precipitated protein then is comminuted to form an aqueous suspension of comminuted animal muscle protein. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244093 | Protein product and process for preparing injectable protein product - Moisture is retained in cooked or thawed food by adding to the food an aqueous suspension of animal muscle protein obtained from animal muscle tissue. The aqueous suspension is obtained by mixing comminuted animal muscle tissue with a food grade base to form an aqueous basic solution of animal muscle protein. The basic solution is mixed with a food grade acid to precipitate the protein in an aqueous composition. The precipitated protein then is comminuted to form an aqueous suspension of comminuted animal muscle protein. | 10-06-2011 |
20120082767 | Process for reducing oil and fat in cooked food with pea protein - A process for cooking a food in oil and/or fat is provided. A dry pea protein mixture or an aqueous pea protein is added to a food prior to cooking. The amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced. | 04-05-2012 |
20140023759 | PROTEIN PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING INJECTABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT - Moisture is retained in cooked or thawed food by adding to the food an aqueous suspension of animal muscle protein obtained from animal muscle tissue. The aqueous suspension is obtained by mixing comminuted animal muscle tissue with a food grade base to form an aqueous basic solution of animal muscle protein. The basic solution is mixed with a food grade acid to precipitate the protein in an aqueous composition. The precipitated protein then is comminuted to form an aqueous suspension of comminuted animal muscle protein. | 01-23-2014 |
20140044859 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING OIL AND FAT CONTENT IN COOKED FOOD WITH ANIMAL MUSCLE PROTEIN IN SUSPENSION - A product for cooking a food in oil and/or fat is provided. An adjusted pH protein suspension is produced in an aqueous or dry form and comprises myofibrillar proteins and sarcoplasmic proteins substantially free of myofibrils and sarcomeres. The amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced while the food retains its color and taste. | 02-13-2014 |
20150264971 | Process fo Reducing Oil and Fat Content in Cooked Food with Pea Protein - A process for cooking a food in oil and/or fat is provided. A dry pea protein mixture or an aqueous pea protein is added to a food prior to cooking. The amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced. | 09-24-2015 |
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20100207534 | INTEGRATED LED-BASED LUMINARE FOR GENERAL LIGHTING - Lighting apparatus and methods employing LED light sources are described. The LED light sources are integrated with other components in the form of a luminaire or other general purpose lighting structure. Some of the lighting structures are formed as Parabolic Aluminum Reflector (PAR) luminaires, allowing them to be inserted into conventional sockets. The lighting structures display beneficial operating characteristics, such as efficient operation, high thermal dissipation, high output, and good color mixing. | 08-19-2010 |
20130277643 | QUANTUM DOT CONTAINING OPTICAL ELEMENT - An illumination device including a light source positioned at the distal end of a reflecting unit and a heat sink light transmissive substrate including quantum dots positioned at the proximal end of the reflecting unit with the reflecting unit having one or more reflecting side walls and a reflecting bottom wall and with the light source being separated a distance from the light transmissive substrate including quantum dots. In certain embodiments, the light source is an LED. | 10-24-2013 |
20140192527 | INTEGRATED LED-BASED LUMINAIRE FOR GENERAL LIGHTING - Lighting apparatus and methods employing LED light sources are described. The LED light sources are integrated with other components in the form of a luminaire or other general purpose lighting structure. Some of the lighting structures are formed as Parabolic Aluminum Reflector (PAR) luminaires, allowing them to be inserted into conventional sockets. The lighting structures display beneficial operating characteristics, such as efficient operation, high thermal dissipation, high output, and good color mixing. | 07-10-2014 |
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20140156317 | Per Flight Cabin Selection - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and systems for selecting a cabin per flight segment associated with a multi-flight-segment air-travel itinerary. One computer-implemented method includes receiving flight-segment data, cabin type data, and price data associated with a multi-flight-segment air-travel itinerary, determining, by operation of a computer, a plurality of interactive informational elements, wherein each interactive informational element of the plurality of interactive informational elements represents an available cabin type for a flight segment associated with the multi-flight-segment air-travel itinerary, designating a determined interactive informational element per cabin type for each flight segment, and initiating a presentation of the plurality of interactive informational elements as part of a single graphical user interface. | 06-05-2014 |
20160042300 | SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE BOOKING PARTNER SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SAME FLIGHT AND TRAVEL SEARCH QUERY - Computer-implemented methods, software, and systems efficiently process a travel search query that includes multiple partner specifications. One computer-implemented method includes receiving a travel search query for a journey, retrieving multiple booking partner specifications associated with the received travel search query, retrieving other data applicable to the received travel search query from a data store, creating a computation record for each travel-search-query-associated computation determined to require data associated with a particular booking partner specification of the multiple booking partner specifications, for each computation record repeating the associated travel-search-query-associated computation for data similar to the required data associated with each applicable booking partner specification to generate fares, tagging each generated fare with the accessed data for which it is valid to generate tagged generated fares, and returning the tagged generated fares for use in generating a travel search query pricing solution in a response to the received travel search query. | 02-11-2016 |
20160042301 | SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE PASSENGER COUNTS IN A SINGLE TRAVEL SEARCH QUERY - Computer-implemented methods, software, and systems compute flight prices for several passenger counts simultaneously in one travel search query. One computer-implemented method includes receiving a travel search query, retrieving data from a data store applicable to the received travel search query, generating a plurality of itineraries from the retrieved data, generating one or more availability lines associated with each itinerary of the plurality of itineraries, each availability line indicating a number of seats available for travel for each of a plurality of booking codes for one or more flights associated with each availability line and a booking code condition, constructing a plurality of generated fares from the generated itineraries, the generated availability lines, and fare data, constructing generated fare combinations using the generated fares, generating possible pricing solutions from the constructed generated fare combinations, and storing the generated possible pricing solutions into a pricing graph. | 02-11-2016 |