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Brett West, Orem, UT US
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20080226758 | Lipoxygenase and Cyclooxygenase Inhibition - The present invention relates to methods, compositions and their constituents for inhibiting 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LO), 15-Lipoxygenase (15-LO), cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), in living organisms. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions involving the inhibition of 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LO), 15-Lipoxygenase (15-LO), cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), using processed | 09-18-2008 |
20090053341 | Preventative and Treatment Effects of Morinda Citrifolia as an Aromatase Inhibitor - The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting Aromatase or Aromatase enzymes that function to convert androgens to estrogens, inhibiting receptors from binding with estrogen, and reducing and/or regulating estrogen production, as well as reducing the amount of estrogen produced within the body and regulating such production. The present invention methods and compositions effectively function to treat estrogen-dependent cancers, and particularly inhibit, destroy, and reverse the effects of estrogen-dependent cancerous tumors through the introduction into the body (e.g. ingesting) a safe, pre-determined dosage of a naturaceutical composition formulated with or comprising one or more processed | 02-26-2009 |
Brett West, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20090053336 | Method and Formulations for Treating Candidiasis Using Morinda Citrifolia - The present invention features a novel use of processed ingredients from the Indian mulberry plant, and particularly a novel use of one or more processed | 02-26-2009 |
Brett J. West, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20130079380 | Method and Composition for Administering Bioactive Compounds Derived From Morinda Citrifolia - This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant | 03-28-2013 |
Brett J. West, Orem, UT US
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20080213415 | Treatment of Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy with Morinda Citrifolia Enhanced Formulations - The present invention relates to methods and formulations directed inhibiting carbonic anhydrase, fatty acid amide hydrolase and endothelin-converting enzymes comprising the administration of processed | 09-04-2008 |
20090196944 | Methods of Manufacture of Morinda Citrifolia Based Compositions for Treatment of Anti-Inflammatory Diseases through Inhibition of Cox-1, Cox-2, Interleukin -1beta, Interleukin-6, TNF-alpha, HLE, and iNOS - Methods for manufacturing compositions for inhibiting 5-Lipoxygenase, 15-Lipoxygenase are disclosed. Additionally, methods and compositions for treating and preventing diseases, including inflammatory diseases and cancer are disclosed. Compositions comprising processed | 08-06-2009 |
Brett Justin West, Orem, UT US
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20090011057 | FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING ANAEROBES, GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA, PROTOZOA AND OTHER MICROBIAL GROWTH WITH MORINDA CITRIFOLIA L. ENHANCED FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with | 01-08-2009 |
Brett Justin West, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20110206786 | Acai and Iridoid Based Formulations - Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products, which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relate to the administration of products enhanced with Acai and iridoids. | 08-25-2011 |
20110206787 | Morinda Citrifolia and Iridoid Based Formulations - Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with | 08-25-2011 |
20110217394 | Iridoid Based Formulations - Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. | 09-08-2011 |
20120021079 | Garcinia Mangostana L. and Iridoid Based Formulations - Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products, which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relate to the administration of products enhanced with | 01-26-2012 |
20120328720 | Iridoid Based Formulations - Fortified food and dietary supplement products may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. A study was performed to evaluate the iridoid content, as well as the in vitro and in vivo bioactivities, of a beverage containing noni fruit, Cornelian cherries, and olive leaf extract. The major iridoids present were identified as asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, oleuropein, morroniside, loganic acid, and loganin In the 2,2-Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, remarkably high in vitro antioxidant activity was observed, with an IC | 12-27-2012 |
20150086655 | Morinda Citrifolia Juice Formulations Comprising Iridoids - Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. A study was performed to evaluate the iridoid content, as well as the in vitro and in vivo bioactivities, of a beverage containing noni fruit, Cornelian cherries, and olive leaf extract. The major iridoids present were identified as asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, oleuropein, morroniside, loganic acid, and loganin In the 2,2-Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, remarkably high in vitro antioxidant activity was observed, with an IC | 03-26-2015 |
Christopher R. West, Sandy, UT US
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20130211279 | APPARATUS METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING STRAIN IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - An apparatus for in-situ sensing of longitudinal and transverse strain in biological tissue (e.g. tendons and ligaments) includes a set of sensing electrodes that contact biological tissue and enable measurement of an electrical property of the biological tissue along two or more directions. The apparatus may also include a sensing module that senses the electrical property of the biological tissue along the two or more directions to provide multi-directional measurements that are captured by a logging module. The apparatus may also include a transmission module that transmits the captured measurements to a data analysis workstation or the like. The data analysis workstation may include a strain estimation module that receives the multi-directional measurement and estimates a longitudinal strain and a transverse strain therefrom. A corresponding system and method for in-situ sensing of longitudinal and transverse strain in biological tissue is also presented. | 08-15-2013 |
Derik R. West, Logan, UT US
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20110188922 | QUICK COUPLING FOR DRIVE SHAFT - A quick coupling for a shaft includes a male coupling having a locking portion with a locking groove formed thereon. A female coupling includes a female body having an interior surface bounding a socket. A tapered port is formed on the female body and extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface thereof. The locking portion of the male coupling is received within the socket so that the tapered port is aligned with the locking groove. A ball bearing is disposed within the tapered port so that a portion of the ball bearing can project into the socket and into the locking groove. A locking sleeve is slidably mounted along the female body so as to cover and interact with the ball bearing. | 08-04-2011 |
20110188928 | SELF ALIGNING COUPLING FOR MIXING SYSTEM - A shaft coupling assembly includes a hub bounding an opening. The interior surface of the hub includes an annular coupling surface and a receiving surface, the receiving surface sloping away from opening. An alignment rib projects from the receiving surface into the opening. An elongated shaft includes a driver that is configured to be received within the opening of the hub. The driver has an exterior surface that includes an annular engaging surface, a guide surface, and a guide rib radially, outwardly projecting from the guide surface. The guide rib is configured such that when the driver is being inserted within the opening with the guide rib being aligned with the alignment rib, the guide rib contacts the alignment rib so that the guide rib must be offset from the alignment rib before the driver can be fully received within the opening. | 08-04-2011 |
20130082410 | CONTAINER WITH FILM SPARGER - A container assembly includes a flexible bag having an interior surface bounding a chamber and an opposing exterior surface, the bag having a top end wall, a bottom end wall, and an encircling sidewall extending therebetween, the bottom end wall including a first polymeric sheet overlying a second polymeric sheet. A first weld line welds the first polymeric sheet to the second polymeric sheet, the first weld line bounding a first sparging area formed between the first polymeric sheet and the second polymeric sheet. A plurality of first perforations are formed through a portion of the first polymeric sheet that overlies the first sparging area so that gas can pass from the first sparging area, through the first perforations and into the chamber of the bag. | 04-04-2013 |
Evan Ralph West, Park City, UT US
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20150313325 | STRAP AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - There is a strap that may include an elongated flexible, a transparent solid dome of polymer resin (urethane) and that is free of adhesives. The strap includes a second solid dome disposed on a second side, a decorative layer disposed between the first side and the solid dome, a decorative element embedded with the solid dome, a coupling device, and an electronic device imbedded in the solid dome. There is a method of manufacturing a strap, including the steps of providing a flexible substrate coupled to a carrier sheet; applying a liquid polymer resin over a majority of the first side of the elongated flexible substrate; hardening the liquid polymer resin; separating the flexible substrate from the carrier sheet; applying and hardening a liquid polymer resin on the second side; printing a decorative layer; and cutting the flexible substrate and removing flexible substrate material between cuts. | 11-05-2015 |
Hugh S. West, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100137872 | Drill guide for cruciate ligament repair - A guide that facilitates the creation of two bone tunnels for use during a “double bundle” cruciate ligament repair. In the case of an anterior cruciate ligament repair the guide facilitates the formation of two tibial tunnels extending between a single aperture on the anterior tibia and two distinct apertures on the tibial plateau. The guide has a single angled throughbore for guiding a drill bit on a predetermined angle relative to the anterior portion of the tibial tunnel. In an alternative embodiment the guide has two independent and non-intersecting bores which allow the simultaneous placement into the tibial tunnel of two separate guide pins to guide the formation of two tibial tunnels on the tibial plateau. | 06-03-2010 |
20120029523 | Guide pin positioner - A guide for a pin for proper placement for guiding a reamer to make a bone tunnel for femoral ACL/PCL reconstruction features a base ring with spaced struts to allow visual access to the native ligament stump. Alternatively the base ring can be supported by a see-through structure. The ring can be circular where it contacts the bone or elliptical depending on the relation of the plane in which the distal surface of the ring is disposed and the axis of the cannulated tool body. The dimensional differences between and inner and outer surface of the base ring allows visualization of two different dimensions for a proposed tunnel location. | 02-02-2012 |
Hugh S. West, Murray, UT US
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20140188167 | METHODS FOR ANCHORING SUTURE TO BONE - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The suture anchor can also include at least a proximal portion having dual threads to facilitate engagement with bone. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art. | 07-03-2014 |
20140257346 | Implant Having Adjustable Filament Coils - A device having one or more adjustable loops or coils associated with an implant body for use in soft tissue reconstructions is provided. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes a body and a suture filament, with the filament being used to form a self-locking sliding knot disposed on a top side of the body and a plurality of adjustable coils that are substantially disposed on the body's bottom side. Terminal ends of the filament located above the body's top side can be passed through an opening of a Lark's Head knot from opposite sides, thus forming a self-locking sliding knot, and then the terminal ends can be tensioned to adjust a circumference of the coils. Changing a coil's circumference changes a location of a ligament graft disposed on the coil. Other configurations of devices and systems, as well as methods for performing ACL repairs, are also provided. | 09-11-2014 |
Hugh S. West, Sandy, UT US
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20090076544 | DUAL THREAD CANNULATED SUTURE ANCHOR - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The suture anchor can also include at least a proximal portion having dual threads to facilitate engagement with bone. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076545 | METHODS FOR ANCHORING SUTURE TO BONE - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The suture anchor can also include at least a proximal portion having dual threads to facilitate engagement with bone. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art. | 03-19-2009 |
20120239044 | Drill guide for cruciate ligament repair - A guide that facilitates the creation of two bone tunnels for use during a “double bundle” cruciate ligament repair. In the case of an anterior cruciate ligament repair the guide facilitates the formation of two tibial tunnels extending between a single aperture on the anterior tibia and two distinct apertures on the tibial plateau. The guide has a single angled throughbore for guiding a drill bit on a predetermined angle relative to the anterior portion of the tibial tunnel. In an alternative embodiment the guide has two independent and non-intersecting bores which allow the simultaneous placement into the tibial tunnel of two separate guide pins to guide the formation of two tibial tunnels on the tibial plateau. | 09-20-2012 |
Joshua H. West, Mapleton, UT US
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20150140524 | ADAPTIVE HAND TO MOUTH MOVEMENT DETECTION DEVICE - A hand to mouth bite counting device is provided that may be worn on a hand, wrist or arm of a user to silently and continuously count the number of bites of food taken by the user. The bite counting device may include a sensing device that collects data corresponding to a sensed movement, and a processor that implements an algorithm to process the collected data and determine whether data collected within a given interval of time corresponds to a bite of food taken by the user. The processor derives a set of attributes from the data collected within the given interval of time to define the sensed movement. The device also provides feedback, goal setting functionality, and long-term statistics to serve as a dietary aid. | 05-21-2015 |
Karl J. West, Orem, UT US
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20110287899 | Rebounding Arena Construction Systems - A trampoline arena system having a reduced non-reboundable area includes a mattress, an outer support element substantially surrounding and connected to an outer edge of the mattress, and an inner support element providing support to the mattress at a location interior from the outer edge of the mattress. The inner support element may be completely and contiguously surrounded by the mattress. The trampoline arena system may include first and second support members in a parallel spaced relationship, a first mattress joined to the first support member by a first plurality of springs such that at least one of the first mattress and the first plurality springs passes under the second support member, and a second mattress joined to the second support member by a second plurality of springs such that at least one of the second mattress and the second plurality of springs passes under the first support member. | 11-24-2011 |
Laurel Michelle West, Provo, UT US
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20120298824 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING TEXTILES TO A SUPPORT MEMBER - A method for hanging and retrieving a textile object from a support member includes spreading open a resilient gripping member and placing the resilient gripping member around the support member such that the textile object hangs from the support member. Pulling on the textile object releases the textile object from the support member, | 11-29-2012 |
Mark Henry West, Park City, UT US
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20150313325 | STRAP AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - There is a strap that may include an elongated flexible, a transparent solid dome of polymer resin (urethane) and that is free of adhesives. The strap includes a second solid dome disposed on a second side, a decorative layer disposed between the first side and the solid dome, a decorative element embedded with the solid dome, a coupling device, and an electronic device imbedded in the solid dome. There is a method of manufacturing a strap, including the steps of providing a flexible substrate coupled to a carrier sheet; applying a liquid polymer resin over a majority of the first side of the elongated flexible substrate; hardening the liquid polymer resin; separating the flexible substrate from the carrier sheet; applying and hardening a liquid polymer resin on the second side; printing a decorative layer; and cutting the flexible substrate and removing flexible substrate material between cuts. | 11-05-2015 |
Peter Jeffrey West, Bountiful, UT US
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20130210829 | APPLICATION OF 5-HT6 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF COGNITIVE DEFICITS OF DOWN SYNDROME - Methods for treating Down syndrome and improving cognitive function of a patient with an intellectual disability are disclosed. 5-hydroxytryptamine sub-receptor six (5-HT | 08-15-2013 |
20150209353 | APPLICATION OF 5-HT6 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF COGNITIVE DEFICITS OF DOWN SYNDROME - Methods for treating Down syndrome and improving cognitive function of a patient with an intellectual disability are disclosed. 5-hydroxytryptamine sub-receptor six (5-HT | 07-30-2015 |
Randall D. West, Provo, UT US
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20120298824 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING TEXTILES TO A SUPPORT MEMBER - A method for hanging and retrieving a textile object from a support member includes spreading open a resilient gripping member and placing the resilient gripping member around the support member such that the textile object hangs from the support member. Pulling on the textile object releases the textile object from the support member, | 11-29-2012 |
William B. West, Sandy, UT US
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20100004791 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING SAVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities. | 01-07-2010 |
20110046806 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE EFFECTS OF A REQUEST TO CHANGE POWER USAGE - Systems and methods for estimating the effects of a request to change power usage are described. Device data about one or more devices may be received. User behavior data about past and anticipated user behavior may be received. Effects of a request to change power usage on a power grid may be estimated using the device data and the user behavior data. Whether to send the request to change power usage may be determined based on the estimated effects. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047370 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RE-COMMISSIONING A CONTROLLED DEVICE IN A HOME AREA NETWORK - Systems and methods for preparing and re-commissioning a controlled device in a home area network are described. A utility meter is communicated with. An authentication key and encryption data for communicating with the utility meter may be determined. The authentication key and encryption data are sent to a controlled device. A set of translation rules for a message are determined. The translation rules are sent to the controlled device. The controlled device establishes a secure communication link with the utility meter using the authentication key and the encryption data. The controlled device receives a request to change power usage from the utility meter over the secure communication link. The controlled device translates the request to change power usage into control instructions using the translation rules. | 02-24-2011 |
20110137826 | SYNCHRONIZING A COST ESTIMATE ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for synchronizing a cost estimate on an electronic device is described. The method includes obtaining an estimated usage by an electronic device. The method also includes obtaining an estimated rate. The method further includes estimating, on the electronic device, a bill for a period-to-date to produce an estimated bill. The method also includes determining, on the electronic device, whether to synchronize. The method further includes synchronizing, on the electronic device, the estimated bill using actual bill information for the period-to-date if it is determined to synchronize. | 06-09-2011 |
20120130557 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING SAVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities. | 05-24-2012 |
William B. West, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090052459 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO A HOTEL ENVIRONMENT - Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network. | 02-26-2009 |
20140289410 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO A HOTEL ENVIRONMENT - One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network. | 09-25-2014 |
20150237004 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO A HOTEL ENVIRONMENT - One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network. | 08-20-2015 |