Nearly everyone who's directly experienced regional blocks understands that they are a true âwin-win.â For patients, they dramatically cut pain and post-op surgical stress syndrome (delayed recovery, immunosuppresion, fatigue, hypoxia, nausea, ileus and sleep disturbances).
Christopher R. Bowen is a judge for the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in California. He was appointed in October 2010 by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Education. Bowen received his bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. Career
The AIA-created administrative proceedings take place before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, which is an administrative tribunal within the USPTO. Board members are administrative patent judges. From September 2012 to February 2014, the number of judges on the board doubled to just under 180 judges. USPTO Deputy Director Michelle Lee had stated a goal of 200 judges by mid-year 2014.