Phillips, IL
Andrew Phillips, Libertyville, IL US
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20100076178 | Dual Variable Domain Immumoglobulins and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making, and specifically to their uses in the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of disease. | 03-25-2010 |
20100260668 | Dual Variable Domain Immunoglobulins and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making, and specifically to their uses in the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of disease. | 10-14-2010 |
20150104452 | DUAL VARIABLE DOMAIN IMMUNOGLOBULINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making, and specifically to their uses in the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of disease. | 04-16-2015 |
Andrew C. Phillips, Libertyville, IL US
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20110293511 | SPECIFIC BINDING PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, which bind to EGFR on tumor cells that overexpress EGFR, and on tumor cells that express the truncated version of the EGFR receptor, de2-7 EGF. In particular, the epitope recognized by the specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, is enhanced or evident upon aberrant post-translational modification. These specific binding members are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The binding members of the present invention may also be used in therapy in combination with chemotherapeutics or anti-cancer agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
20110313230 | SPECIFIC BINDING PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, which bind to EGFR on tumor cells that overexpress EGFR, and on tumor cells that express the truncated version of the EGFR receptor, de2-7 EGF. In particular, the epitope recognized by the specific binding members, particularly antibodies and fragments thereof, is enhanced or evident upon aberrant post-translational modification. These specific binding members are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The binding members of the present invention may also be used in therapy in combination with chemotherapeutics or anti-cancer agents and/or with other antibodies or fragments thereof. | 12-22-2011 |
20150337042 | ANTI-EGFR ANTIBODIES AND ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES - The invention relates to anti-epidermal growth factor (EGFR) antibodies and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), including compositions and methods of using said antibodies and ADCs. | 11-26-2015 |
Andrew Joseph Phillips, Bloomington, IL US
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20150286929 | AGGREGATION AND CORRELATION OF DATA FOR LIFE MANAGEMENT PURPOSES - A method and computer system aggregates and correlates various types of data from an individual for life management purposes. As an example, the various types of data may include home data, vehicle data, and personal health data associated with the individual. The method and system may receive the various types of data from the individual and analyze each type of data to determine patterns associated with each type of data. The method and system may then compare each of the determined patterns with one another to determine any underlying factors and correlations that may be affecting each of the determined patterns. Based on the determined underlying factors and correlations for each of the determined patterns, the method and system may provide the individual with various benefits such as personalized recommendations, insurance discounts, and other added values or services that the individual can use to better manage and improve his or her life. | 10-08-2015 |
Bengie T. Phillips, Sterling, IL US
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20120279073 | SNAP-ON GRIP ATTACHMENT FOR HAIR CLIPPER - A hair clipper grip attachment is provided that is configured for releasably engaging a hair clipper, and includes a body with an exterior surface, an interior surface configured for contacting an exterior of a housing of the clipper. The body is constructed and arranged for releasably engaging the hair clipper in a snap-clip fashion for providing a thermally insulating layer that protects a user's hand from heat generated by the hair clipper. | 11-08-2012 |
Bradley Gene Phillips, Prophets Town, IL US
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20160001137 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR A SPORTS BALL - An illuminated sports ball can be used for both recreational purposes and to aid in training athletes. The ball has interior light source(s), a power source and at least one window from which the light source(s) can be seen. In some embodiments the power source is a rechargeable battery that can be charged wirelessly via induction charging. In other embodiments the source is charged via linear inductive charging. The ball can also comprise an accelerometer. Data from the accelerometer can be used to determine how hard a user has kicked, thrown, and/or thrown the ball and can change the color of the light source to allow the user to visually see this information. In other or the same embodiments, the data from the accelerometer can be used to determine the type of spin being placed on the ball and change the color of the light source accordingly. | 01-07-2016 |
Cynthia M. Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20090029232 | Fuel cell cover plate tie-down - A pair of reactant cover plates, e.g., fluid manifolds or protective covers ( | 01-29-2009 |
Darren C. Phillips, Glenview, IL US
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20150337027 | SINGLE-CHAIN TRAIL-RECEPTOR AGONIST PROTEINS - Provided herein are specific TRAIL receptor agonist proteins, nucleic acids encoding the same, and methods of treating a subject having a TRAIL-associated disease or disorder. The TRAIL receptor agonist proteins provided herein comprise three soluble TRAIL domains and an Fc fragment. The TRAIL receptor agonist proteins are substantially non-aggregating and suitable for therapeutic, diagnostic and/or research applications. | 11-26-2015 |
David Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20120237632 | CHEWING GUMS HAVING IMPROVED REMOVABILITY BASED ON EXTENSIONAL FLOW PROPERTIES - A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its extensional viscosity strain hardening parameter. Specifically, the cud has a extensional strain hardening parameter of less than zero or greater than 2.0. | 09-20-2012 |
20120269924 | CHEWING GUMS HAVING IMPROVED REMOVABILITY BASED ON LINEAR VISCOELASTIC SHEAR RHEOLOGY - A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its linear viscoelastic shear rheology. The cud has a specified temperature dependent storage modulus differential (Δ log G′/ΔT) at 25° C. and 60° C. Specifically, the cud has a temperature dependent storage modulus differential less than 0.050. | 10-25-2012 |
20150216200 | CHEWING GUMS AND GUM BASES COMPRISING BLOCK COPOLYMERS HAVING CRYSTALLIZABLE HARD BLOCKS - Chewing gums and chewing gum bases which are cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature contains a block copolymer having at least two hard crystallizable polymeric blocks and at least one soft polymeric block. At least one hard polymeric block is a hard crystallizable polymeric block has a melting point greater than 20° C. The hard, crystallizable polymeric blocks and the soft blocks each have a degree of polymerization of at least 15 Characteristics of the block copolymers can be selected to produce gum bases and chewing gums having desired properties. In some cases, chewed cuds formed from the gum bases may exhibit improved removability from environmental surfaces to which they may become undesirably attached. | 08-06-2015 |
David R. Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20090202673 | CHEWING GUM PRODUCTS - A chewing gum composition contains a gum base; 0% to about 60%, preferably about 10% to about 50%, bulking and sweetening agents; and about 5% to about 80% fat-containing confection, such as chocolate. The gum base comprises about 2% to about 40% elastomer, about 10% to about 50% elastomer plasticizer, about 2% to about 35% gum base softener, and about 1% to about 10% emulsifier. The gum base usually contains less than 10% filler, and less than 45% gum base matrix disrupting materials. In another embodiment, the chewing gum product is made from gum base and flavoring agents, possibly without the addition of any bulk sweetening agents. A chewing gum product can be formed from the composition. The product may be a compressed gum product. In another embodiment, the product can be coated or filled with a fat-containing confection, such as chocolate, in which case the product may be made of a composition without the fat-containing confection in it and with 0% to about 60% bulking and sweetening agent. The fat-containing confection may comprise up to about 90% of such a product, where the fat-containing confection and chewing gum are in distinct regions. A chewing gum center coated with fat-containing confection and further covered with a hard shell coating is depicted. | 08-13-2009 |
20130126548 | MULTI-PIECE DISPENSER FOR USE WITH A CONSUMABLE PRODUCT - A multi-piece dispenser for confectionary products including a housing defining an inner chamber for storing a multi-piece package of confectionary product including a slot for receiving an end portion of the multi-piece package for dispensing the confectionary product and a retention member for retaining the end portion of the package within the slot for further dispensing. | 05-23-2013 |
20140308394 | CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS BASED ON DRIED FRUIT POWDERS - Dried fruit powders are used as a replacement for current bulking agents used in chewing gum, such as polyols or sucrose, thereby providing healthier chewing gum options to consumers with real fruit taste. | 10-16-2014 |
David R. Phillips, Crest Hill, IL US
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20120321743 | GUM BASES HAVING REDUCED ADHESION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES - A gum base which, when formulated into a chewing gum, provides a gum cud removable from environmental surfaces, contains 40-95 wt. % polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight of 2000 to 23000 daltons. | 12-20-2012 |
Everett C. Phillips, Batavia, IL US
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20110212006 | REDUCING ALUMINOSILICATE SCALE IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The invention provides a method of inhibiting the accumulation of DSP scale in the liquor circuit of Bayer process equipment. The method includes adding one or more particular silane based small molecules to the liquor fluid circuit. These scale inhibitors reduce DSP scale formation and thereby increase fluid throughput, increase the amount of time Bayer process equipment can be operational and reduce the need for expensive and dangerous acid washes of Bayer process equipment. As a result, the invention provides a significant reduction in the total cost of operating a Bayer process. | 09-01-2011 |
20120148462 | REDUCING ALUMINOSILICATE SCALE IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The invention provides a method of inhibiting the accumulation of DSP scale in the liquor circuit of Bayer process equipment. The method includes adding one or more particular silane based small molecules to the liquor fluid circuit. These scale inhibitors reduce DSP scale formation and thereby increase fluid throughput, increase the amount of time Bayer process equipment can be operational and reduce the need for expensive and dangerous acid washes of Bayer process equipment. As a result, the invention provides a significant reduction in the total cost of operating a Bayer process. | 06-14-2012 |
Frank Phillips, Highland Park, IL US
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20120071814 | BARRIER CATHETER - Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one example, a catheter includes a fluid exchange portion and a member attached to the fluid exchange portion for biasing fluid flow at the treatment site. | 03-22-2012 |
20120078220 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier. | 03-29-2012 |
Frank M. Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20100274358 | SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICE, AND METHOD AND KIT FOR ITS IMPLANTATION - A spine stabilization device is provided, the spine stabilization device including an interbody spacer shaped to be inserted between a vertebral body of an upper vertebra and a vertebral body of a lower vertebra, and including a top surface oriented towards the lower endplate of the vertebral body of the upper vertebra and a bottom surface oriented towards the upper endplate of the vertebral body of the lower vertebra; and a fixation device to be inserted after placement of the interbody spacer, the fixation device including a support portion securing the interbody spacer against escaping from between the vertebral bodies of the upper and lower vertebra into a ventral direction, the support portion shaped to rest against a portion of an anterior surface of the interbody spacer, and further including an anchor, the anchor including an anchoring material portion that is configured to be inserted, in a liquid state, into cancellous bone tissue of at least one of the vertebral body of the upper vertebra and of the vertebral body of the lower vertebra, to thereby infiltrate the cancellous bone tissue, and to harden thereafter so as to fix the support portion to the vertebral body. | 10-28-2010 |
20160074171 | SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICE, AND METHOD AND KIT FOR ITS IMPLANTATION - A spine stabilization device having an interbody spacer shaped to be inserted between a vertebral body of an upper vertebra and a vertebral body of a lower vertebra. The device further includes a fixation device to be inserted after placement of the interbody spacer, the fixation device having a support portion securing the interbody spacer against escaping from between the vertebral bodies into a ventral direction. The support portion rests against a portion of an anterior surface of the interbody spacer, and includes an anchor. The anchor has an anchoring material portion that is inserted, in a liquid state, into cancellous bone tissue of at least one of the vertebral bodies of the upper and lower vertebra, to thereby infiltrate the cancellous bone tissue, and to harden thereafter so as to fix the support portion to the vertebral body. | 03-17-2016 |
Frank M. Phillips, Highland Park, IL US
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20110137267 | CONSTRAINED FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - Constrained fluid delivery devices are described that deliver fluid to an anatomical region of a mammal in a controlled release manner where the device comprises an elongate body defining a lumen throughout a portion thereof, a distal end interiorly positionable adjacent the anatomical region of the mammal and a proximal end in communication with an exterior of the mammal. The device also includes a delivery member and one or more withdrawal members. Also provided herein are methods and kits incorporating the fluid delivery device. | 06-09-2011 |
20120082704 | Oxygenated demineralized bone matrix for use in bone growth - An improved composition for inducing bone growth is provided that is a combination of at least DBM and an oxygen carrier. Injection/implantation of a composition of DBM and an oxygen carrier (e.g. a perfluorocarbon) results in enhancement of bone formation compared to DBM alone. | 04-05-2012 |
20120130161 | Dynamically Expandable Cannulae and Systems and Methods for Performing Percutaneous Surgical Procedures Employing Same - In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned. | 05-24-2012 |
20120277864 | CANNULA ASSEMBLY WITH NON-CIRCULAR PROFILE AND METHOD OF USE - A cannula assembly and related methods of use. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a stylet. The cannula has an outer surface that is non-circular. Rotation of the cannula about its longitudinal axis changes the orientation of the cannula's larger outer dimension so that the cannula may be used as a distraction tool. Rotation is effected by rotating a stylet handle, which rotates the associated stylet shaft, which in turn rotates the cannula. Related methods include rotating a handle of the stylet, while the shaft of the stylet is disposed in the bore of the cannula, about the first longitudinal axis so as to rotate the cannula about the longitudinal axis to distract vertebral bodies. | 11-01-2012 |
20140199409 | OXYGENATED DEMINERALIZED BONE MATRIX FOR BONE GROWTH - An improved composition for inducing bone growth is provided that is a mixture of DBM and a perfluorocarbon oxygen carrier. Injection/implantation of a composition of DBM and a perfluorocarbon results in enhancement of bone formation. | 07-17-2014 |
20150343116 | OXYGENATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL MATRIX FOR BONE GROWTH - An encapsulated three-dimensional (3-D) bone matrix composition for inducing bone growth includes a 3-D bone matrix, an oxygen carrier incorporated into the 3-D bone matrix, and an encapsulation material which encapsulates the 3-D bone matrix incorporated with the oxygen carrier. Methods are disclosed for preparing an encapsulated 3-D bone matrix that can be maintained in packaging. | 12-03-2015 |
20160058578 | Dynamically Expandable Cannulae and Systems and Methods for Performing Percutaneous Surgical Procedures Employing Same - In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned. | 03-03-2016 |
Galinos P. Phillips, Gurnee, IL US
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20140026767 | Manual Baler for Recycling Thin Plastic Sheet Material - A manual baler for compressing thin plastic sheeting for efficient recycling including downwardly extending fingers on the compression plate that serve to gather and retain the plastic sheeting during compression and a latch and twine threading system for holding the bale in compression while allowing ties to be wrapped around the bale to retain it in a compressed state. | 01-30-2014 |
Glen Phillips, Effingham, IL US
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20140350440 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present disclosure provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions flexing tissue about an arm joint of a wearer. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels through the first extension member along an arcuate path when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member configured to couple to a first arm portion of the wearer. a second arm member pivotably coupled to the first arm member. the second arm member configured to couple to a second arm portion of the wearer. and a drive assembly coupled to the first and second arm members and configured to move the first arm member in an arcuate path. | 11-27-2014 |
20150148714 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - A device for moving a knee joint in a body of a patient is provided. The device includes a first arm member coupled to a first leg support configured to support an upper portion of a leg of the patient, a second arm member coupled to a second leg support configured to support at least one of a lower portion of a leg and a foot of the patient, and a control assembly operatively connected to the first and second arm members and configured to selectively move the second arm member relative to the first arm member. The control assembly includes a first motorized drive assembly coupled to the first and second arm members and operable to drive movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member and a second motorized drive assembly coupled to the first and second arm members and operable to drive movement of the second arm member relative to the first arm member. | 05-28-2015 |
Glen A. Phillips, Effingham, IL US
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20090030353 | Orthosis Apparatus and Method of Using an Orthosis Apparatus - The present invention provides a new and improved orthosis for use in effecting relative movement between bones in an arm of a patient. The apparatus includes a lower cuff gripping distal bone, such as a wrist, and an upper cuff gripping a proximal bone, such as an upper arm. The lower cuff is secured in a rotatable drive assembly substantially coincident to a longitudinal axis of a medial bone, such as the forearm, during rotational distal adjustment. The angle between the forearm and the upper arm is adjustable and can be securely fixed at a desired angle. The rotation of the rotatable drive assembly effectuates the pronation and supination of the hand and wrist relative to the patient's forearm. The orthosis of the present invention can be disassembled with interchanging parts substituted depending on the patient's needs. | 01-29-2009 |
20090069733 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present invention provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels through the first extension member along an arcuate path when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member. | 03-12-2009 |
20090264799 | Shoulder ROM Orthosis - Therapeutic abduction of the shoulder joint is achieved using a hinged device, the hinge activated by a cable passed between pulleys to increase mechanical advantage. The cable is wound on a spool mounted on a ratcheting mechanism, whereby tension is maintained as the spool is wound via a knob or computer controlled motor. A rotation control device enables rotation of the spool by a user, but prevents rotation due to a load. Mating shackles pivot in connection with the hinge, and are activated by the cable to increase the angle of the hinge. The hinge is connected to the body, one portion affixed relative to the body, the other affixed relative to the upper arm. As the hinge angle is expanded, the shoulder joint is abducted, stretching the tissue of the joint. If resilient, the cable imparts a dynamic tensioning force to the shoulder joint. Medial or lateral rotation is accomplished by a second device disposed at the elbow, wherein the pivot point of internal/external rotation is along the axis of the upper arm. | 10-22-2009 |
20100106194 | STABILIZING A SPINAL ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - Methods and devices for stabilizing spinal anatomical structures. Some example methods may include introducing a curved segment of an elongate fastener placement rod adjacent to a spinal anatomical structure, providing a fastener at the leading end of the curved segment, and/or securing the fastener in place with respect to the spinal anatomical structure. | 04-29-2010 |
20110237985 | ELBOW ORTHOSIS - An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. A third arm member including a third extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom is interposed between the first and second arm members. The third arm member is operatively connected to the first and second arm members, such that the first and third arm members travel along an arcuate path defined by the second extension member when the third arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the second arm member. Furthermore, the first arm member can slide along the third extension member as the third arm member is moved from the first position to the second position relative to the second arm member. | 09-29-2011 |
20120029398 | RANGE OF MOTION SYSTEM - The application is directed to devices and methods useful for expanding the range of motion of joints based on principles of stress relaxation and creep. Expanded range of motion is achieved by placing body parts near the joint in positions that stretch tissue around the joint. Even when the device is in any one position, it can impart forces on the body members to urge them to stretch surrounding tissue even further. | 02-02-2012 |
20120101419 | SHOULDER ORTHOSIS INCLUDING FLEXION/EXTENSION DEVICE - A shoulder orthosis includes a shoulder therapy device adapted to provide treatment to a shoulder joint of a person, and a flexion/extension device. The flexion/extension device positions the shoulder joint in at least one of greater than 0 degrees of flexion and greater than 0 degrees of extension concurrently with the shoulder therapy device providing the treatment to the shoulder joint. In one example, the shoulder therapy device may be an abduction/adduction device and/or an internal/external rotation device. | 04-26-2012 |
20120209163 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - An ankle foot orthosis includes a leg member, a foot member, and a drive member. The drive assembly includes a link member which may be hingedly secured to the foot member at a hinge location adjacent to the posterior end of the foot member. The drive assembly may be operable to selectively impart pivotal movement between the foot member and the link member about a first pivot axis, and pivotal movement between the foot member and the leg member about a second pivot axis at the hinge location. The leg member and the foot member strut may be selectively movable in a medial-lateral direction relative to a base of the foot member and the drive assembly. The inferior-superior location of the second pivot axis may be selectively adjustable for substantially aligning the second pivot axis with an axis of rotation of an ankle joint of the wearer. | 08-16-2012 |
20120310121 | ANKLE ORTHOSIS - An orthosis configured to stretch tissue around an ankle joint of a patient and methods for assembling and using the same are provided. The orthosis includes a first member affixable to a lower leg of the patient, a second member affixable to a foot of the patient, the second member including a second extension member having an arcuate shape configured to move along an arcuate path relative to the first member when the second member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first member, and a drive assembly coupled to the first member and the second member, the drive assembly configured to move the second member with respect to the first member. | 12-06-2012 |
20130066248 | PRONATION/SUPINATION ORTHOSIS AND METHOD - An orthosis for supination and/or pronation of a forearm of a wearer, the orthosis including a base, an upper arm support coupled to the base and configured to secure an upper arm of the wearer, a rotation assembly coupled to the base and including an output member rotatable relative to the base within a rotation plane, and a forearm support member coupled to the output member of the rotation assembly and configured to releasably engage a wrist and the forearm of the wearer. | 03-14-2013 |
20130274769 | DEFORMABLE FASTENER SYSTEM - The guidance and positioning device may be a system for creating a passage in tissue, positioning fasteners or other implants, and tensioning an elongated fastening member, like a suture, thread, wire, or pin. In some embodiments, the device may allow for the implantation of multiple sutures and fasteners in tissue. A fastener may be positioned at the distal end of a flexible pushrod. The fastener may be connected with the pushrod or may be loosely fitted with the distal end of the pushrod. A suture may be looped through or connected with the fastener such that one, two, or more sections, legs, strands, or portions of the suture extend from the fastener. | 10-17-2013 |
20130345611 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - In one aspect, an ankle foot orthosis generally comprises a leg member, a foot member, and a drive assembly. The leg member is configured to be releasably fastened to a leg of the wearer. The foot member is configured to be releasably fastened to a foot of a wearer, the foot member having anterior and posterior ends. The drive assembly includes a link member hingedly secured to the foot member at a hinge location adjacent to the posterior end of the foot member. | 12-26-2013 |
20140094805 | Tissue Fixation System and Method - A tissue fixation system is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue. A fastener connected with an elongate fastening member, such as a cable, wire, suture, rod, or tube, is moved through a passage between opposite sides of tissue. A medical device is used to secure the fastener to the elongate fastening member. The medical device includes a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the elongate fastening member. As crimping mechanism is used to secure the fastener to the elongated member, where a cutting mechanism cut the excess portion of the elongated member. | 04-03-2014 |
20140142484 | ELBOW ORTHOSIS - An orthosis includes a first arm cuff for attachment to a first body portion, a first arm member, a first extension member, a second cuff for attachment to a second body portion, a second arm member, and a second extension member. The orthosis can also include a drive assembly comprising a knob and a shaft. The first cuff and the second cuff may each include at least one cuff strap and at least one loop connector for receiving the at least one cuff strap. A method of using the orthosis includes coupling a first cuff to a first body portion, coupling a second cuff to a second body portion, wherein the second cuff is coupled to the first cuff, and rotating the first and second cuff from a first position to a second position, relative to the second cuff. | 05-22-2014 |
20140194799 | PRONATION/SUPINATION ORTHOSIS AND METHOD - An orthosis for supination and/or pronation of a forearm of a wearer, the orthosis including a base, an upper arm support coupled to the base and configured to secure an upper arm of the wearer, a rotation assembly coupled to the base and including an output member rotatable relative to the base within a rotation plane, and a forearm support member coupled to the output member of the rotation assembly and configured to releasably engage a wrist and the forearm of the wearer, wherein the forearm support member is contoured to receive a thumb of the wearer. | 07-10-2014 |
20140221895 | CERVICAL TRACTION SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Embodiments may include a traction system, for example a cervical traction system for a neck of a user. Systems may include a housing assembly, plate assembly, handle assembly, and cable assembly. The housing assembly may include a drive assembly. The plate assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be configured to actuate movement of the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly. Embodiments may be configured to apply traction to the neck thereby providing a distraction distance or force to a portion of the cervical spine. | 08-07-2014 |
20140303527 | RANGE OF MOTION SYSTEM - The application is directed to devices and methods useful for expanding the range of motion of joints based on principles of stress relaxation and creep. Expanded range of motion is achieved by placing body parts near the joint in positions that stretch tissue around the joint. Even when the device is in any one position, it can impart forces on the body members to urge them to stretch surrounding tissue even further. | 10-09-2014 |
20140323939 | TOE ORTHOSIS - An orthosis configured to stretch tissue around a toe of a patient and methods for using the same are provided. The orthosis includes a foot plate, a toe assembly and a drive assembly. The toe assembly can include a first member including a first extension member and a second member including a second extension member. The drive assembly can move the second member with respect to the first member. | 10-30-2014 |
20150182368 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - An ankle foot orthosis includes a leg member, a foot member, and a drive member. The drive assembly includes a link member which may be hingedly secured to the foot member at a hinge location adjacent to the posterior end of the foot member. The drive assembly may be operable to selectively impart pivotal movement between the foot member and the link member about a first pivot axis, and pivotal movement between the foot member and the leg member about a second pivot axis at the hinge location. The leg member and the foot member strut may be selectively movable in a medial-lateral direction relative to a base of the foot member and the drive assembly. The inferior-superior location of the second pivot axis may be selectively adjustable for substantially aligning the second pivot axis with an axis of rotation of an ankle joint of the wearer. | 07-02-2015 |
Glen A. Phillips, Effengham, IL US
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20120259253 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present disclosure provides an orthosis for flexing tissue about an arm joint of a wearer. The orthosis includes a first arm member configured to couple to a first arm portion of the wearer, a second arm member pivotably coupled to the first arm member, the second arm member configured to couple to a second arm portion of the wearer, and a drive assembly coupled to the first and second arm members and configured to move the first arm member in an arcuate path. | 10-11-2012 |
Glen A.k Phillips, Effingham, IL US
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20110230801 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels through the first extension member along an arcuate path when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member. | 09-22-2011 |
James B. Phillips, Lake Geneva, IL US
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20090237118 | Zero Input Current-Drain Comparator with High Accuracy Trip Point Above Supply Voltage - A comparator circuit ( | 09-24-2009 |
James P. Phillips, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20090061862 | PEER TO PEER SERVICE DISCOVERY SHARING - If the mobile station ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090231229 | CIRCULAR POLARIZED ANTENNA - A circular polarized signal receiving antenna including an active element having first and second ends separated by a gap, a dimension of the active element, between the first and second ends thereof, corresponding to approximately one wavelength of a resonant operating frequency of the antenna. A feed-point is coupled to the active element, wherein the feed-point is located approximately one-quarter of the wavelength from the first end of the active element and approximately three-quarters of the wavelength from the second end of the active element. In one embodiment, the feed-point is coupled to the active element. | 09-17-2009 |
20100182119 | Carbon nano tube Litz wire for low loss inductors and resonators - An upper frequency-range circuit ( | 07-22-2010 |
20120016546 | System and Method for Supplying Back-Up Electric Power to a House from a Hybrid Vehicle - A system and method for supplying back-up electric power to a house or other building from a hybrid vehicle. Switches in the vehicle and in the house can place the vehicle in a mode where it receives charging power from the house, or where it can supply power into the main electrical distribution system of the house. These switches can be controlled from a control module in the house that can sense or cause the vehicle to sense if there is adequate ventilation in the environment to start the internal combustion engine (ICE) in the vehicle. The control module or the vehicle can cause a garage door to open or ventilation fans or vents to open. If the ICE can be started, the generator/battery can supply most if not all of the power needed by the house until the outage is over. If there is inadequate ventilation, the control system can cause only the battery in the vehicle to supply limited power to the house, typically only to critical circuits. When main power is restored, the system can revert back automatically. The ICE can be turned off anytime there is inadequate ventilation or an abnormal condition. | 01-19-2012 |
Jared S. Phillips, Jerseyville, IL US
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20130010143 | IMAGING ASSEMBLY FOR MARINE USE - An imaging assembly for marine use. The imaging assembly includes a stand having a magnetic base adapted for releasably attaching the stand to a vessel. In use, the stand extending upward from the base to an upper portion. The assembly includes a night vision imaging device mounted on the stand for imaging a selected field of view and a power source mounted on the stand and operatively connected to the imaging device for providing power to the imaging device. The imaging assembly also includes a transmitter mounted on the stand and operatively connected to the imaging device for transmitting a signal corresponding to the selected field of view to a remote location. | 01-10-2013 |
Jeffrey R. Phillips, Lisle, IL US
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20150230483 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING READY TO EAT BACON WITH PAN FRIED BACON CHARACTERISTICS - Methods and systems for processing ready-to-eat bacon with pan-fried bacon characteristics comprising a combination of cooking in a microwave oven and finishing in a searing unit. | 08-20-2015 |
Jim Phillips, Lincolnshire, IL US
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20150146221 | MEDIA PROCESSING DEVICE WITH ENHANCED MEDIA PROCESSING EFFICIENCY AND CONNECTIVITY FEATURES - Apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are perform features associated with a USB Host port on a media processing device. An apparatus is provided comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program instructions, the at least one memory and the computer program instructions being configured to, in cooperation with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to query a USB mass storage device for all template files stored at the root of the USB mass storage device, the USB mass storage device being connected to a USB Host port of a media processing device. The at least one at least one memory and the computer program instructions are further configured to, in cooperation with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to receive a selection of one or more of the template files to be processed and send the one or more selected files to a parser of the media processing device to be processed. If the selected file currently being processed comprises a reset command, the at least one at least one memory and the computer program instructions are further configured to, in cooperation with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to store an indication of the position within the list of selected files where the selected file currently being processed is located; cause performance of a reset of the media processing device; and resume processing from a position in the list of selected files based on the indication. | 05-28-2015 |
Jim Phillips, Urbana, IL US
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20080302017 | Window Latch - A latch for use in a window with a top sash and a bottom sash. The latch includes a housing with a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom, and a rear wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall between the opposed sidewalls. A top edge of each sidewall and a top edge of the rear wall define a first aperture, a front edge of each sidewall and a front edge of the bottom wall define a second aperture, the first aperture and the second apertures form a bolt aperture that opens into a bolt cavity. A pair of opposed guide rails depend inwardly from the top edges of the sidewalls. A bolt is slidably received by the housing, the bolt having a body with a nose, a top and a pair of opposed grooves, the grooves slidably receiving the guide rails. The body is slidably received in the bolt cavity between a first position in which the nose extends outwardly through the second aperture and a second position in which the nose is disposed entirely within the bolt cavity. A peripheral edge of the top of the bolt extends outwardly beyond the top edges of the opposed sidewalls and the rear wall. | 12-11-2008 |
John Phillips, Lebanon, IL US
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20090282505 | SOYBEAN VARIETY D5245143 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D5245143. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D5245143. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D5245143 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D5245143 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 11-12-2009 |
20100299773 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SELECTING AN IMPROVED PLANT - The invention is directed, in an embodiment, to a method for producing a transgenic plant comprising: providing a substantially homozygous plant line suitable for transformation; selecting a subline of the plant line having reduced heterogeneity; transforming plant materials from the subline with a transgenic construct that confers a desired trait to at least one transformed plant; recovering at least one transgenic event from the transformation step; and selecting a transgenic event exhibiting a desirable level of the desired trait using plants of the subline as control. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a plant having a desired trait comprising: providing a substantially homozygous plant line; selecting a subline of the plant line having reduced heterogeneity; crossing at least one individual of the selected subline with a donor parent having at least one desired trait to form at least one second individual having the desired trait; and backcrossing the at least one second individual with the at least one individual of the selected subline as a recurrent parent to form at least one progeny plant having the desired trait. | 11-25-2010 |
20140096278 | Methods and Compositions for Selecting an Improved Plant - The invention is directed, in an embodiment, to a method for producing a transgenic plant comprising: providing a substantially homozygous plant line suitable for transformation; selecting a subline of the plant line having reduced heterogeneity; transforming plant materials from the subline with a transgenic construct that confers a desired trait to at least one transformed plant; recovering at least one transgenic event from the transformation step; and selecting a transgenic event exhibiting a desirable level of the desired trait using plants of the subline as control. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a plant having a desired trait. The invention also provides transgenic plants produced according to these methods. | 04-03-2014 |
Jonathan Richard Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20160081161 | System, Method, and Apparatus For Self-Adaptive Scheduled Lighting Control - A lighting control device is provided which includes a microcontroller, at least one wireless transceiver, at least one dimmer, one or more lighting terminals powered by the at least one dimmer, at least one environmental sensor, and at least one input device. In operation, the microcontroller obtains environmental data from the at least one environmental sensor, obtains input data from the at least one input device, transmits the environmental data and the input data to an external server, obtains a lighting operating schedule based on the environmental data and the input data from the external server, and executes the lighting operating schedule from the external server by controlling one or more smart bulbs via the at least one wireless transceiver and controlling the electrical current output to lighting terminals. | 03-17-2016 |
Joseph Phillips, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20150123530 | STORAGE UNIT - A storage unit is provided. The storage unit includes a floor assembly, a sidewall assembly, and a lid assembly. The sidewall assembly includes a number of modular corner members and a number of modular panel members. The sidewall assembly including a lower perimeter and an upper perimeter. The sidewall assembly lower perimeter is coupled to said floor assembly with the sidewall assembly extending upwardly from said floor assembly. The lid assembly is movably coupled to said sidewall assembly and is structured to move between a closed, first position and an open, second position. The floor assembly, the sidewall assembly and said lid assembly define an enclosed space. Use of the modular sidewall members and, in an exemplary embodiment a modular floor assembly, allows the manufacturer to produce storage units of different sizes at a minimal cost. | 05-07-2015 |
Kerry Phillips, South Holland, IL US
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20090206549 | INTERACTIVE GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY - A multi-player interactive card game, preferably having character cards with images of people with different occupations and different types of animals. An oval face cutout is included on each of the character cards. Game play involves impersonations and guessing along with prompts for players to raise and position the character cards such that a player's face completes a visual image of the identity of the character card. | 08-20-2009 |
20100041301 | CLIP FASHION FOR A DOLL - An article of doll clothing is provided having two sections. Each section has a back portion and a front portion, the front portions having a lateral edge and the back portions being joined together about a clasp region. The clasp region includes a spring mechanism pivotally attaching the two sections and is normally biased by the spring mechanism such that the two sections are in a closed position. Compressing and releasing the clasp region separates and closes the two sections about the lateral edges such that the article of clothing may easily be applied or removed from a doll. The two sections may have various sizes, shapes and styling to provide varying types of clothing for dolls that can easily be applied and/or removed. | 02-18-2010 |
Kimberly Sue Phillips, Morris, IL US
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20120069290 | EYE PATCH FOR GLASSES - The present invention generally relates to an adjustable eye patch for use in connection with eye glasses. The eye patch has a first end and a second end. While in use, the first end may be located near the nose of an individual and the second end may be positioned near the ear of the individual. Near the second end of the eye patch may be a plurality of slits wherein a support bar portion of the frame of the glasses may be inserted. The first end of the eye patch may have an elongated slit for securing around the bridge or nose support of the eye glasses. The elongated slit may be temporarily secured around the bridge of the glasses to provide additional support for the eye patch. | 03-22-2012 |
Mark R. Phillips, Barrington, IL US
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20130290005 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT CARE TRANSITIONS INFORMED BY PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS - Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus for patient care and care transition support. The example system includes a strategy development and simulation tool to analyze a patient care plan and transitions of care within the care plan to develop and analyze a strategy for the transitions of care within the care plan. The example system includes a discharge planning tool including predictive analytics to provide scenario-based planning and visualization to develop the care plan for patient discharge. The example system includes visual analytics to track and display progress of the patient against the care plan for the patient. The example system includes an outcome tracker to measure care plan efficacy to provide feedback for the patient care plan and future care plans. | 10-31-2013 |
Mary R. Phillips, Chicago, IL US
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20090129778 | RAMAN CANCELLATION AND MANAGEMENT IN CATV TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION VIA RF SPECTRUM INVERSION - Provided herein are at least one embodiment of a system and method for reducing or eliminating crosstalk and associated distortion in a wavelength-division multiplexed optical signal transmitted over a fiber optic network by inversion of the RF signals that are inputs to the system. | 05-21-2009 |
20120263472 | System and Method for Mitigating Four-Wave-Mixing Effects - In one embodiment, a system includes at least one tone generator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. The at least one tone generator is operable to generate a plurality of modulation tones comprising at least a first modulation tone having a first tone frequency and a second modulation tone having a second tone frequency that is different from the first tone frequency. The first transmitter is operable to apply the first modulation tone to a first optical signal such that at least a portion of the first optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. The second transmitter is operable to apply the second modulation tone to a second optical signal such that at least a portion of the second optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. | 10-18-2012 |
20140050480 | System and Method for Mitigating Four-Wave-Mixing Effects - In one embodiment, a system includes at least one tone generator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. The at least one tone generator is operable to generate a plurality of modulation tones comprising at least a first modulation tone having a first tone frequency and a second modulation tone having a second tone frequency that is different from the first tone frequency. The first transmitter is operable to apply the first modulation tone to a first optical signal such that at least a portion of the first optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. The second transmitter is operable to apply the second modulation tone to a second optical signal such that at least a portion of the second optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. | 02-20-2014 |
Matthew J. Phillips, Champaign, IL US
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20140033031 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS PREFLIGHT - A preflight engine configured to preflight multiple portions of a document substantially in parallel by using multi-threadings or time slicing. A controller manages the portions and interacts with the preflight engine to determine which of the portions is to be preflighted next. An observer is coupled to the preflight engine to notify the preflight engine when there is a document to preflight or when a change occurs to a document being preflighted. A database is used to store results of the preflight and the corresponding portions. | 01-30-2014 |
20150199306 | METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR CONTROLLING PAGINATION OF DYNAMIC-LENGTH PRESENTATIONS - A method and computer readable medium for defining pagination preferences that control pagination of dynamic-length presentations. In an embodiment, a computer implemented method for specifying pagination preferences comprises, identifying pagination preferences for each page of an original presentation, recording the starting point and ending point within the primary text flow that appear on each page, associating the elements with the page on which the elements are located and storing the pagination preferences, starting and ending points in the primary text flow, and page elements as metadata associated with each page. | 07-16-2015 |
Matt J. Phillips, Champaign, IL US
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20130326343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING ADAPTIVE LAYOUTS FOR ELECTRONIC CONTENT - One embodiment involves placing a guide on a layout for a page of electronic content including a first object and a second object. The guide contacts the first object and does not contact the second object. The electronic content can be encoded based on the guide contacting the first object and not contacting the second object. The encoded electronic content, when interpreted or executed, can respond to a page size change by resizing a size of the first object on the page and translating a position of the second object on the page. Another exemplary embodiment involves modifying a page including a first object and a second object. The first object can be resized or translated based on an object policy. The second object can be resized or translated based on the modified page size and differently from the resizing or translating of the first object. | 12-05-2013 |
20140286578 | Methods and Systems for Automated Image Slicing - A computer-implemented method can comprise accessing a plurality of pixels representing an image and identifying at least two scanlines in the plurality of pixels. By analyzing the scanlines, a computing device carrying out the method can determine if the image is suited for slicing and, if the image is suited for slicing, the device can determine a slicing strategy by analyzing pixel values of the at least two scanlines. Data indicating the slicing strategy can be used to carry out a resizing operation and/or to generate structured code based on the slicing strategy, such as HTML and CSS code to generate a resizable element corresponding to the image. The slicing strategy can be determined independent of input defining or adjusting boundaries between slices. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael Lynch Phillips, Elmhurst, IL US
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20100207372 | System and method for positioning and restraining an air spring within a vehicle suspension - Vehicle suspension assemblies including air spring assemblies and components of the vehicle suspension assemblies are described. A vehicle suspension assembly that is attachable to a pair of vehicle frame rails includes a pair of support beams and a cross member, such as a cross tube, extending between and connected to the pair of support beams. Each support beam includes a locator-tab and each air spring assembly includes a locator-tab-slot for receiving a locator-tab of a support beam. The cross tube is fastened to the air spring assembly via a retention strap that wraps around portions of the cross tube. The locator-tabs and locator-tab-slots may be operable, alone or in combination with the retention strap, as a lateral restraint. In this regard, the lateral restraint may restrain the air spring from moving in a lateral direction between two frame rails to which the vehicle suspension assembly attaches. | 08-19-2010 |
Nathaniel S. L. Phillips, Morton, IL US
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20120043490 | PRE-OXIDATION OF ENGINE VALVES AND SEAT INSERTS FOR IMPROVED LIFE - A valve seat insert operable with a valve to selectively open and close a passage to a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. The valve seat insert includes a cobalt alloy base including at least about 40 wt % Co and at least about 5 wt % Cr. An oxide scale coating is disposed on at least a wear face of the valve seat insert adapted to engage the valve and optionally on a portion of the valve. | 02-23-2012 |
Peter J. Phillips, Mundelein, IL US
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20140026767 | Manual Baler for Recycling Thin Plastic Sheet Material - A manual baler for compressing thin plastic sheeting for efficient recycling including downwardly extending fingers on the compression plate that serve to gather and retain the plastic sheeting during compression and a latch and twine threading system for holding the bale in compression while allowing ties to be wrapped around the bale to retain it in a compressed state. | 01-30-2014 |
Sharon E.j. Phillips, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20120016546 | System and Method for Supplying Back-Up Electric Power to a House from a Hybrid Vehicle - A system and method for supplying back-up electric power to a house or other building from a hybrid vehicle. Switches in the vehicle and in the house can place the vehicle in a mode where it receives charging power from the house, or where it can supply power into the main electrical distribution system of the house. These switches can be controlled from a control module in the house that can sense or cause the vehicle to sense if there is adequate ventilation in the environment to start the internal combustion engine (ICE) in the vehicle. The control module or the vehicle can cause a garage door to open or ventilation fans or vents to open. If the ICE can be started, the generator/battery can supply most if not all of the power needed by the house until the outage is over. If there is inadequate ventilation, the control system can cause only the battery in the vehicle to supply limited power to the house, typically only to critical circuits. When main power is restored, the system can revert back automatically. The ICE can be turned off anytime there is inadequate ventilation or an abnormal condition. | 01-19-2012 |
Steven Edward Phillips, Ottawa, IL US
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20150140216 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING A SILICA COATING ON A GLASS SUBSTRATE - A CVD process for depositing a silica coating is provided. The process includes providing a glass substrate. The process also includes forming a gaseous mixture including a silane compound, oxygen, a fluorine-containing compound, and a radical scavenger such as ethylene or propylene. The gaseous mixture is directed toward and along the glass substrate and is reacted over the glass substrate to form the silica coating thereon. | 05-21-2015 |
Thomas Phillips, Princeton, IL US
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20110041455 | Gusset plate construction - A method of constructing plates from tetrahedral and or pyramid shaped cups joined to one another at their base perimeter in an array and joined at their apexes to a flat sheet resulting in a rigid plate with open tetrahedral or pyramid shaped cups on one side and a flat surface on the other. Between the cup shape and flat sheet pipes and or wires may be run. The plates may be made in any size and various materials. Joining of the shapes may be as molded or secondary by fasteners, gluing or welding. Variations of the method include mirroring said tetrahedral or pyramid shaped cups joined at the base and joining them at their apexes with or without a flat sheet between. In addition the sheets may be curved. | 02-24-2011 |
20130058641 | CAMERA MIRROR - A Posing Mirror for Cameras that attaches directly to the lens adaptor portion of the lens housing of a camera providing a sturdy fitting and being round is free to turn as the lens adaptor portion of the camera turns during focusing. The mirror being round and of little weight allows it to turn quickly with no affect which is especially useful with EOS type lenses which turn quickly and automatically during autofocus. | 03-07-2013 |
Thomas E. Phillips, Princeton, IL US
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20120233935 | GUSSET BLOCK CONSTRUCTION - Gusset Block Construction deals with a block that is cored from all sides. The blocks are cubes and elongated cubes with a pyramid or elongated pyramid shaped cavity on each side resulting in a block in which each of the twelve edges is central on a gusset shape extending from said edge to the central axis of the block. With the use of a second octahedron block that fits within the pyramid shaped cavities a wall that requires no fastening can be built by placing octahedrons in the top cavities of a layer of blocks and placing another layer of blocks on it. These blocks will be able to come apart at the joints during an earthquake without completely disassembling and can return to original position when the earthquake stops. They can be molded in a two piece split mold and are scaleable; tapered piers could be made. | 09-20-2012 |
20150082733 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK LOCK - The Construction Block Lock deals with a method to build block walls without the use of mortar by inserting a separate part between the bottom of a block and the top of the block it is resting on that fits the cores in the blocks locking the blocks in alignment. Assembly, disassembly and reassembly is clean and simple; essentially a stacking operation. For temporary assemblies and shipping no additional treatment would be necessary and in some cases for permanent assemblies may not be either. | 03-26-2015 |
W. Garland Phillips, Barrington, IL US
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20100153112 | PROGRESSIVELY REFINING A SPEECH-BASED SEARCH - Disclosed are editing methods that are added to speech-based searching to allow users to better understand textual queries submitted to a search engine and to easily edit their speech queries. According to some embodiments, the user begins to speak. The user's speech is translated into a textual query and submitted to a search engine. The results of the search are presented to the user. As the user continues to speak, the user's speech query is refined based on the user's further speech. The refined speech query is converted to a textual query which is again submitted to the search engine. The refined results are presented to the user. This process continues as long as the user continues to refine the query. Some embodiments present the textual query to the user and allow the user to use both speech-based and non-speech-based tools to edit the textual query. | 06-17-2010 |
20120235893 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BENDABLE DISPLAY - Systems, methods and apparatus are described for displaying visual information on a deformable display device, and for compensating for distortion of images of the visual information that results from the deformation of the display device and the viewing orientation of a viewer of the display device, or for improving or enhancing the displayed visual information in response to the deformation of the display device and the viewing position of the viewer. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235894 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOLDABLE DISPLAY - As described herein, there is provided methods, apparatus and computer program products to display visual information on a foldable display device. Display control signals are altered or modified to avoid display of or compensate for impairment in the display of visual information on fold deformations introduced in a display unit of the display device in response to folding of the display unit, or to reverse any alterations or modifications in the event that the fold deformations are eliminated by unfolding of the display unit. | 09-20-2012 |
W. Garland Phillips, Lake Barrington, IL US
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20090131021 | DISTRIBUTION OF AN EMERGENCY WARNING USING PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATIONS | 05-21-2009 |
William Phillips, Batavia, IL US
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20140124611 | REEL ASSEMBLY - An improved reel assembly comprised of two identically molded semi-circular core halves having a pair of reel flanges on each end thereof that requires no fasteners. The core halves and reel flanges are constructed and arranged to connect without the need for fasteners to form an improved reel assembly for receipt of a flexible hose. The halves include a plurality of radially extending cross-braces having a conical cross-section. On opposite ends of each half is included a pair of radially extending tubular members having a hollow body and conical cross-section. Each half has opposite reciprocating cross-braces that interlock, as well as opposite reciprocating tubular members that insert within each other to create a strong connection between the halves. The improved reel assembly creates a stronger reel core structure that resists crushing of the reel and separation between the reel halves from a pressurized hose wound thereon. | 05-08-2014 |
20140158702 | STORAGE DEVICE WITH HINGED LID - A storage unit having sidewalls and a lid hinged to a sidewall. A support device has one end mounted to the lid and one end received in a track recessed in a sidewall and operable to follow in a travel path defined by the track when the lid is raised and lowered. The track having a rest surface on which the end of the support device in the track can rest to support the lid in the open position. The storage unit can include a latch assembly associated with a sidewall and the lid to selectively secure the lid in a closed position. | 06-12-2014 |
William C. Phillips, Skokie, IL US
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20080205092 | INVERTER AND PROGRAMMING DEVICE THEREOF - It is possible to easily and rapidly develop an inverter application while maintaining stable quality. Executable code modules which have been sufficiently tested are installed in an inverter. An application source code is created on a programming device by using function blocks corresponding to the executable code modules and connection lines for connecting the function blocks. The source code is complied to create a connection information table for selecting the executable code modules and specifying their execution order. The connection information table is downloaded to the inverter via communication to execute the application. | 08-28-2008 |
William C. Phillips, Evanston, IL US
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20150115854 | MOTOR SPEED CONTROL WITH SPEED FOLDBACK FOR PHASE IMBALANCE PROTECTION - A variable frequency motor drive comprises a converter including a rectifier having an input for connection to an AC power source and converting the AC power to DC power. A DC bus is connected to the rectifier circuit. At least one bus capacitor is across the DC bus. An inverter receives DC power from the DC bus and converts the DC power to AC power to drive a motor. A controller is operatively connected to the converter. The controller comprises a speed control controlling the inverter responsive to a speed command to maintain a desired motor speed. A speed foldback control measures DC bus ripple voltage and regulates the speed command responsive to the measured DC bus ripple voltage. | 04-30-2015 |
William J. Phillips, Batavia, IL US
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20110289837 | Inverted Planter With Support - The instant invention describes a portable and reusable gardening device and kit for providing growth of one or more plant varieties in a downward manner while simultaneously providing for plant growth in an upward direction. The device comprises a planter bed for holding one or more plants. The planter bed includes an outer wall defined by a front panel, a back panel, a right side panel, and a left side panel. The panels are constructed and arranged to partially enclose a bottom panel. Each of the side panels extend upwardly from the bottom panel. The bottom panel has at least one aperture for receipt of a plant root or stems system, and preferably, has one main center aperture and a plurality of side apertures. The portable and reusable gardening device further includes a support base having integrally formed side walls which extend in a downward manner from a first generally planer surface. The side walls are constructed and arranged to enclose an integrally formed inner cavity for receiving stabilizing materials. The integrally formed inner cavity is constructed and arranged to cooperate with a support base internal cavity cover. A second surface forms a perimeter around the first surface. A plurality of planter bed support legs are provided for support and height. The plurality of planter bed support legs have a first end constructed and arranged to be secured to and extend below the planter bed and a second end constructed and arranged to be secured to and extend above the support base. Covering the main center aperture, the plurality of side apertures, and the internal cavity of the support base are the main center aperture cover, a plurality of side aperture covers, and an internal cavity cover, respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
20120199600 | Wood And Resin Deck Box - The present invention relates to a storage box or container which is formed from a combination of wood and resin or plastic components. The front, back, and sides of the storage box are preferably set into a channel on a base of the container. A circumferential member is secured to the top portions of the front, back, and sides of the storage box to retain these members in alignment. A top member is hingedly secured to the circumferential member, which enables ready access into the storage box. The storage box is formed from components which are capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a storage box on site, thereby saving shipping space and costs. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204972 | Strengthened Inlet/Outlet Swivel Union Fluid Conduit For A Hose Reel - The instant invention describes an improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly having an inlet and outlet conduit for providing transportation of a fluid from a fluid supply source, i.e. a water spigot, to a fluid dispensing source, such as a hose. The inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly uses a minimal number of interconnecting parts, thereby reducing the need for continued maintenance. When maintenance is required, the improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly is quickly and easily disassembled to provide quick replacement of worn parts. In addition, the improved inlet/outlet fluid conduit assembly is constructed in such a manner that wear and tear of the outlet conduit resulting from long-term use is minimized. | 08-16-2012 |
20120227349 | System For Connecting Dissimilar Components With Plastic Connectors - The present invention provides a system or kit of connectors and panels which can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. Panels are precut so that measurements and cutting of the panel component materials is eliminated. Connectors are provided for attachment to the panels which allow the panels to be assembled to the floor and roof panels without the need for fasteners. The roof and floor structures are formed from interlocking plastic panels. The roof and floor panels include a structure that cooperates with the connectors secured to the wall panels to allow for the construction of a plurality of structures using like constructed connectors. Wall panels may be chosen from a variety of materials which allow a consumer to construct a building such as a storage shed that best suits his/her needs. | 09-13-2012 |
20130056094 | Wall Mountable Hose Reel - An improved wall mount hose reel of a shape and design allowing preassembly and stacking in a nesting fashion of multiple units. The wall mount hose reel employs a frame for support of a garden hose to be wound into a coil by use of a hose reel spool. A crank handle is provided on the frame and attached to the hose reel spool for winding. An inlet/outlet swivel union fluid conduit is provided in the A-frame. The inlet fluid conduit is adapted for attachment to a water source, located on the outer surface of the A-frame, and adapted for coupling with the outlet conduit. The frame further supports a storage shelf and a rotatable levelwind assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20140260062 | ROOF TRUSS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention involves the provision of a truss assembly and method which includes components that have segments pre-connected in a manner that allows the connected parts to be collapsed for packaging and shipping with the other components of a shed or the like. | 09-18-2014 |
20150080781 | FOOT ABDUCTION BRACE - A foot abduction brace is disclosed herein. The foot abduction brace can include a crossbar having a planar bottom end. The foot abduction brace can also include a first end disposed on one side of the crossbar. The foot abduction brace can further include a first locking hub removably coupled to the first end in a first position of a plurality of positions, where the first locking hub is disposed in the first keyhole and includes a first coupling feature disposed at a top end of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can also include a first footplate having a first complementary coupling feature that removably couples to the first coupling feature of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can further include a first foot restraint mechanically coupled to the first footplate. | 03-19-2015 |
20150247600 | Composite Rotary Union for Hose Reel - The present device provides a composite rotary union assembly which overcomes the disadvantages of prior art rotary union assemblies. The composite rotary union assembly of the present invention provides for supplying water or gas to a rotatable reel assembly, it also provides metal inserts for high wear areas of the rotary union assembly, including the threads, for longer useful life of the assembly while providing a resin structure for supporting and placing the metal portions. | 09-03-2015 |
20160023837 | Transportable Transparent Cork-Insulated Cooler - A cork-insulated cooler having reversible skid plates and a transparent inner basin is described. The cooler is comprised of an outer basin having an open top, a plurality of cork panels lining the outer basin, a transparent inner basin having an open top which is constructed and arranged to hold and maintain the plurality of cork panels against the outer basin, a lid hingedly connected to the inner and outer basin such that the inner basin and lid cooperate to define a compartment, and at least one pair of reversible skid plates removably fastened to the bottom surface of the outer basin. The reversible skid plates include a skid side for easy sliding of the cooler and a non-skid side to keep the cooler in place. | 01-28-2016 |
Wlliam J. Phillips, Batavia, IL US
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20120110926 | Combo Wood And Plastic Modular Storage Shed - The present invention provides a system or kit which includes wood and plastic components or plastic components only. These components can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. The components are precut so that measurements and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. This leads to a savings in wasted materials. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners and simple hand tools. The components have preformed notches and tabs in order to facilitate assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements and incorrect assembly. The roof and floor structures are formed from plastic panels which interlock together. | 05-10-2012 |