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Christopher S. Mcdowell, Murray, UT US
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20160101019 | Frangible RFID Tag and Method of Producing Same - A frangible RFID tag includes a substrate having at least one weakened area, an RFID chip and an antenna. The RFID chip and the antenna are located on the substrate and the antenna is electrically connected to the RFID chip. The RFID tag also includes a plurality of adhesive areas applied to the underside of the substrate. The adhesive areas allow the RFID tag to be secured to an object. The adhesive areas may be spaced from one another to form at least one gap between the adhesive areas. The gap(s) may be located under the at least one weakened area. | 04-14-2016 |
20160117585 | RFID Tag and Method of Securing Same to Object - A method for securing an RFID tag to an object includes providing an RFID tag and placing the RFID tag on the object. The RFID tag has an RFID chip and an antenna electrically connected to the RFID chip. The RFID tag also has a first and second opening extending through the RFID tag. The object has a first and second protrusion extending from a surface of the object. The first and second protrusions extend through the first and second openings when the RFID tag is placed on the object. The method also includes melting the first and second protrusions to create a single integral boss that covers at least a portion of the RFID tag and secures the RFID tag to the object. The chip may be nonfunctional prior to the securement process. | 04-28-2016 |
Craig Mcdowell, County Antrim GB
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20110284492 | Closure For A Container - this invention relates to a closure for sealing an opening of a container. In particular, the present invention relates to a closure ( | 11-24-2011 |
20130146560 | Closure For a Container - This invention relates to a closure for sealing an opening of a container. In particular, the present invention relates to a closure ( | 06-13-2013 |
Craig Mcdowell, Surrey GB
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20090218346 | Pre-Foiled Closures - A pre-foiled closure ( | 09-03-2009 |
David Gordon Mcdowell, Middlesex GB
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20080311579 | Hybridisation beacon and method of rapid sequence detection and discrimination - A method for detecting specific DNA sequences and discriminating single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using fluorescently labelled oligonucleotide probes is disclosed. Oligonucleotide probes are labelled with reporter molecules preferentially attached to an internal nucleotide residue. The fluorescence emission of oligonucleotide probes varies significantly when in single-stranded and double-stranded states despite the absence of quencher moieties, allowing reliable detection of complementary DNA targets. The melting temperature of probe/target duplexes permits discrimination of targets that differ by as little as a single nucleotide residue, such that polymorphic targets may be discriminated by fluorescence quantitation and Tm. The hybridisation probes of this invention have been demonstrated to accurately identify homozygous and heterozygous samples using a single fluorescent oligonucleotide and direct investigation of saliva with hybridisation probes permits ultra-rapid genotypic analysis within 35-40 minutes. Target detection and SNP discrimination assays have been achieved in homogeneous, heterogeneous, ‘real-time’ and solid-phase formats. | 12-18-2008 |
20110003290 | Oligonucleotides and Uses Thereof - A method for determining the number of tandem repeats in a target polynucleotide, the method comprising (a) providing a sample containing the target polynucleotide, wherein one or more of the tandem repeats in the target polynucleotide is in single stranded form, (b) hybridising a labelled probe oligonucleotide to the single stranded portion of the target polynucleotide, wherein the probe oligonucleotide is complementary to at least one of the tandem repeats, and at least 5 nucleotides of the probe oligonucleotide are complementary to the tandem repeats, in the single stranded portion of the target polynucleotide, and (c) determining the number of tandem repeats in the target polynucleotide based on the hybridisation of the probe oligonucleotide to the single stranded portion of the target polynucleotide. | 01-06-2011 |
David M. Mcdowell, London GB
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20080234037 | System and Logic for Establishing a Wager for a Game - In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer and the wager acceptance combine to form a wager, wherein the wager is associated with at least one wager parameter. The system further comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the processor and that stores information associated with the at least one wager parameter. | 09-25-2008 |
20100197410 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO A USER OF A GAMING APPLICATION - A system for providing enhanced services to users of a gaming application comprises a server and a platform remotely coupled to the server. The server executes a gaming application. The platform receives a request for enhanced services, and establishes an enhanced services session with a user of the gaming application in response to the request for enhanced services. The enhanced services session corresponds in time at least in part with the execution of the gaming application. The platform further provides enhanced services to the user of the gaming application during the enhanced services session. | 08-05-2010 |
20120135798 | SYSTEM AND LOGIC FOR ESTABLISHING A WAGER FOR A GAME - In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer and the wager acceptance combine to form a wager, wherein the wager is associated with at least one wager parameter. The system further comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the processor and that stores information associated with the at least one wager parameter. | 05-31-2012 |
20120252546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING A SKILL ASPECT TO GAMES OF CHANCE - In various embodiments, a predetermined number of move numbers for one or more players or users of a game or application may be determined, e.g., using an indicator. For example, a first group of move numbers for a first player and a second group of move numbers for a second player may be determined. The players use the pre-established move numbers to advance according to the rules of the application or game. Move numbers within a group may be sequenced or non-sequenced. Move numbers may be replaced at each player's turn or when all or a subset of move numbers of a group are used. Move numbers may be established by any type of indicator such as dice, dominos, or a random number generator. In some embodiments, move numbers may be traded in. Move numbers may or may not be visible at predetermined times to one or more players. | 10-04-2012 |
20130017890 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO A USER OF A GAMING APPLICATION - A system for providing enhanced services to users of a gaming application comprises a server and a platform remotely coupled to the server. The server executes a gaming application. The platform receives a request for enhanced services, and establishes an enhanced services session with a user of the gaming application in response to the request for enhanced services. The enhanced services session corresponds in time at least in part with the execution of the gaming application. The platform further provides enhanced services to the user of the gaming application during the enhanced services session. | 01-17-2013 |
20140179405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING A SKILL ASPECT TO GAMES OF CHANCE - A system and methods are provided in which a certain level of the chance aspect of a game or other application is removed and a certain level of a skill aspect is added. This may be accomplished by using an indicator to establish a predetermined number of move numbers for one or more players in the game. For example, the indicator may be used to determine a first group of move numbers for a first player and a second group of move numbers for a second player. The players use the pre-established move numbers to advance according to the rules of the game. Depending on the particular embodiment, the move numbers within a group may be sequenced or non-sequenced. Move numbers may be replaced at each player's turn or when all or a subset of the move numbers of a group are used. Move numbers may be established by any type of indicator such as dice, dominos, or a random number generator. In some embodiments, move numbers may be traded in. Move numbers may or may not be visible at predetermined times to one or more players. | 06-26-2014 |
20150024832 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A WAGER FOR A GAME - In a particular embodiment of the invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer and the wager acceptance combine to form a wager, wherein the wager is associated with at least one wager parameter. The system further comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the processor and that stores information associated with the at least one wager parameter. | 01-22-2015 |
20150356830 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO A USER OF A GAMING APPLICATION - A system for providing enhanced services to users of a gaming application comprises a server and a platform remotely coupled to the server. The server executes a gaming application. The platform receives a request for enhanced services, and establishes an enhanced services session with a user of the gaming application in response to the request for enhanced services. The enhanced services session corresponds in time at least in part with the execution of the gaming application. The platform further provides enhanced services to the user of the gaming application during the enhanced services session. | 12-10-2015 |
Donald Leroy Mcdowell, Geneva, OH US
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20160130473 | WATERPROOFING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - A waterproofing composition may include coal tar, an acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, and ground roofing shingles. A waterproofing composition may further include a solvent or water. A water-based waterproofing composition may include a clay (e.g. a ball clay). A method of preparing a waterproofing composition may include mixing a coal tar, an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, and ground roofing shingles to form a mixture; and heating the mixture to a temperature of at least about 160° C. to form a waterproofing composition. | 05-12-2016 |
Edmund Albert Mcdowell, Lindenhurst, NY US
Erin A. Mcdowell, St. Paul, MN US
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20150131259 | HYBRID LIGHT BULBS USING COMBINATIONS OF REMOTE PHOSPHOR LEDS AND DIRECT EMITTING LEDS - A light source suitable for general lighting applications combines at least one remote phosphor LED and at least one direct emitting LED in a single unit. Both the remote phosphor LED and the direct emitting LED are carried by a base and covered by a bulb or other suitable cover member, which may be light-diffusing. The remote phosphor LED includes a first LED, a phosphor layer, and a first dichroic reflector. Excitation light from the first LED is reflected by the first dichroic reflector onto the phosphor layer to generate phosphor light, which is substantially transmitted by the first dichroic reflector. At least some light from the direct emitting LED propagates to the cover member without passing through any dichroic reflector, including the first dichroic reflector. The light source may provide white light output using relatively small amounts of phosphor material. | 05-14-2015 |
Erin A. Mcdowell, Afton, MN US
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20150301267 | ANAMORPHIC OPTICAL PACKAGE - An optical package comprises a light source generating light having a first aspect ratio, an anamorphic light guide to receive the light from the light source, a diverter array to receive and divert light from the anamorphic light guide, and a concentrator to collect light received from the diverter array, wherein the concentrator outputs light having a second aspect ratio, the second aspect ratio being greater than the first aspect ratio. An effective height of the output beam is lower than an effective height of the light source. | 10-22-2015 |
Geoffrey Mcdowell, Mentone AU
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20140155142 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS AND USER INTERFACES FOR GAMING AND WAGERING - The present invention provides systems, methods, apparatus and user interfaces for gaming and wagering for events, such as horse and greyhound racing, roulette and other events. According to some embodiments, the system comprises a receiver to receive first inputs relating to one or more events. The first inputs can include a stake, at least two selections in at least one of the events, such as two horses and at least one input relating to one or more bet types, such as a reward level. A determination device is connectable to the receiver to automatically determine wagers according to the first inputs. The determined wagers include a distribution of the stake between one or more bet types involving the at least two selections in proportion to a probability of bets making up the bet types yielding a return. | 06-05-2014 |
Grant Mcdowell, Marrickville AU
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20090055300 | Method and system for remote generation of renewable energy - A method and system for determining a net energy consumption are described. Information is received descriptive of a power output generated by at least one source of renewable energy ( | 02-26-2009 |
Ian Mcdowell, Canbridge GB
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20130047013 | CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SERVER COMPUTERS - A plurality of server computers in a network that includes load balancing processes to enhance performance employs a non-performance related variable, such as power consumption, and modifies the load balancing processes in response to the reading of the non-performance variable. Such variables do not affect the response and performance as perceived by a browsing client but do provide other advantages with in the environment as a whole. The non-performance related variable is employed such that one or more of said server computers are de-activated to reduce power consumption, and the load balancing processes balance load across the remaining active server computers. | 02-21-2013 |
Ian Mcdowell, Cambridge GB
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20150381718 | CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SERVER COMPUTERS - A plurality of server computers in a network that includes load balancing processes to enhance performance employs a non-performance related variable, such as power consumption, and modifies the load balancing processes in response to the reading of the non-performance variable. Such variables do not affect the response and performance as perceived by a browsing client but do provide other advantages with in the environment as a whole. The non-performance related variable is employed such that one or more of said server computers are de-activated to reduce power consumption, and the load balancing processes balance load across the remaining active server computers. | 12-31-2015 |
Jonathan Andrew Mcdowell, Newry GB
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20160077755 | Storage Array Reservation Forwarding - A method is provided for a destination storage system to handle SCSI-3 reservations. The method includes discovering a volume on a source storage system when the source storage system exports the volume to the destination storage system, exporting the volume to host computer systems, locally registering keys for first paths to the destination storage system, and registering with the source storage system the keys for second paths to the source storage system. When one of the host computer systems requests to reserve the volume, the method includes locally reserving the volume for paths to the destination storage system with registered keys and performing reservation forwarding to request the source storage system to reserve the volume for paths to the source storage system with registered keys. | 03-17-2016 |
Kathleen Mcdowell, Baltimore, MD US
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20150150643 | PERSONALIZED COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF ATRIAL FIBROSIS TO GUIDE CATHETER ABLATION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - Methods, system, and media for identifying one or more ablation locations in an atrial tissue region in an atrial fibrillation (AF) patient with atrial fibrosis are disclosed. Three-dimensional imaging data representing the atria of the patient may be received. A patient-specific model of the atria may be generated from the three-dimensional imaging data. Simulation of the AF on the patient-specific model may be conducted to identify AF-perpetrating regions. One or more ablation locations in the atria may be identified from the AF-perpetrating regions. | 06-04-2015 |
Michael Mcdowell, Westwood, NJ US
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20150371456 | System and Method for Detecting and Remotely Assessing Vehicle Incidents and Dispatching Assistance - A system and method for detecting and remotely assessing a vehicle incident and dispatching assistance to a motorist. The system includes an in-car device for detecting vehicular incidents such as mechanical failures and collisions. The system transmits an incident notification to a remote monitoring station. A camera associated with the device transmits images to the station, where an operator can view and assess the nature of the incident, communicate by voice and/or video with the occupant of the vehicle via a cellular telephone connection, and dispatch assistance. Assistance may include sending a replacement vehicle. | 12-24-2015 |
Philip Mcdowell, Mapperley GB
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20100166792 | Antigenic Polypeptides - The invention relates to a method for the identification of antigenic polypeptides expressed by pathogenic microbes; vaccines comprising said polypeptides; recombinant methods to manufacture said polypeptides; and therapeutic antibodies directed to said polypeptides. | 07-01-2010 |
Philip Mcdowell, Middlesex GB
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20090269349 | ANTIGENIC POLYPEPTIDES - The invention relates to a method for the identification of antigenic polypeptides, typically opsonic antigens, expressed by pathogenic microbes; vaccines comprising said antigens; and therapeutic antibodies directed to said antigenic polypeptides. | 10-29-2009 |
Robert Earl Mcdowell, Waukesha, WI US
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20150211512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVING MULTIPLE PUMPS ELECTRICALLY WITH A SINGLE PRIME MOVER - A converterless motor-driven pump system includes an off-grid prime mover. The prime mover includes a rotational driveshaft that operates in response to a throttle or fuel input controller to control a rotation speed of the prime mover driveshaft. Operation of the throttle or fuel input controller is based on desired output characteristics of a pumping load. One or more electric power generators are driven by the off-grid prime mover to generate AC or DC power on an electrical bus shared by a plurality of variable speed electric motors. A plurality of pumps is connected to a common manifold shared by the plurality of pumps. The plurality of pumps is driven by the plurality of variable speed electric motors to generate a desired wellhead pressure or pumping load flow rate via the shared common manifold. | 07-30-2015 |
20150273393 | EMISSION CONTROL IN RICH BURN NATURAL GAS ENGINES - A passive mid bed air injection apparatus for an engine includes a three way catalyst positioned in an exhaust stream of the engine. The three way catalyst reduces NO | 10-01-2015 |
20160047332 | CYLINDER HEAD HAVING IGNITION PLUG WALL AND COOLING CAVITY - A system a cylinder head for a reciprocating engine. The cylinder head includes an ignition plug wall surrounding a bore configured to receive an ignition plug, where the ignition plug wall is integral to the cylinder head, the bore has a diameter, and the ignition plug wall has a thickness. The cylinder head also includes a cooling cavity completely separated from the bore via the ignition plug wall, where the cooling cavity has a radial width relative to an axis of the bore. The cylinder head further includes at least one of a first ratio of a minimum of the thickness versus a minimum of the diameter less than approximately 0.5 or a second ratio of a minimum of the radial width versus the minimum of the diameter less than approximately 0.5, or a combination thereof. | 02-18-2016 |
Ryan Thomas Mcdowell, Calgary CA
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20150330158 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INJECTING FLUIDS INTO A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - There is provided apparatuses, systems, and methods for effecting injection of injection fluids into a subterranean formation, including: a bundled plurality of fluid-conducting conduits. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330196 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING FLUIDS INTO A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - There is provided apparatuses, systems, and methods for effecting injection of injection fluids into a subterranean formation, including: a bundled plurality of fluid-conducting conduits. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330534 | BUNDLED PIPE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The specification discloses a multi-stage injection pipe and method for manufacturing a multi-stage injection pipe. The multi-stage injection pipe includes a plurality of thermocomposite high pressure pipes and a thermocomposite tendon. A jacket surrounds the high pressure pipes and the tendon. The space between the jacket and the high pressure pipes is filled with a matrix material having the same polymer chemistry as the high pressure pipes, the tendon, and the jacket. The multi-stage injection pipe is manufactured by co-extruding the high pressure pipes, the tendon, the matrix material and the jacket, and then allowing the components to bond to one another to maintain the high pressure pipes in position. | 11-19-2015 |
Scott Robert Mcdowell, Perth AU
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20140357351 | WAGERING SYSTEM WITH UNDERLYING TIME SENSITIVE REDEEMABLE UNITS - A wagering system ( | 12-04-2014 |
Sean M. Mcdowell, Ottawa CA
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20150370879 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MODELING DATA - Techniques are described for modeling data in a graphical user interface. In one example, a method for modeling data includes generating for output a plurality of data item graphical representations, wherein the data item graphical representations represent data items. The method further includes receiving one or more inputs to select two or more data items from the data item graphical representations and to select a connecting option. The method further includes generating, in response to the one or more inputs, a hierarchical association between the two or more data items, such that the hierarchical association corresponds to the selected connecting option. The method further includes generating for output a hierarchical data graphical representation that graphically represents the two or more data items and the hierarchical association between the two or more data items. | 12-24-2015 |
Shamgar Elijah Mcdowell, Simpsonville, SC US
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20150209899 | METHOD FOR DRILLING A HOLE IN AN AIRFOIL - A method for manufacturing an airfoil is provided, the method including drilling a hole in a near wall of the airfoil using a laser drill and activating a back strike protection in a cavity of the airfoil. The method additionally includes detecting a breakthrough of a laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil and subsequently initiating a drilling subroutine, with the drilling subroutine including a continued operation of the laser drill. Such a method may provide for an improved hole, such as a cooling passage, in the airfoil. | 07-30-2015 |
20150209900 | METHOD DETERMINING HOLE COMPLETION - The present disclosure provides a method for determining a hole completing in laser drilling of a hole in a near wall of an airfoil. The method includes drilling a hole in the near wall of the airfoil using a laser drill. The laser drill may move in a pattern relative to the airfoil. The method also includes determining when the drilling of the hole is complete based on a calculated time duration between successive breakthroughs of a laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil, or based on a calculated time duration since the latest breakthrough of the laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil. | 07-30-2015 |
20150209901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DRILLING PROGRESS IN LASER DRILLING - A method for detecting drilling progress in laser drilling is provided. The method includes sensing a process condition during the drilling of an airfoil, and sensing a change in the process condition indicative of a breakthrough of a laser from the laser drill through a near wall of the airfoil. The method additionally includes continuing to sense the process condition subsequent to the sensed change in the process condition to improve the accuracy of the breakthrough detection. | 07-30-2015 |
20160138405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A COOLING HOLE IN AN AIRFOIL - A system for forming a cooling hole in an airfoil includes a liquid-jet guided laser. The liquid-jet guided laser generates a laser beam confined within a fluid column. The fluid column/laser beam is directed at an outer surface of the airfoil. The system also includes a purge medium supply that is fluidly coupled to an aperture of the airfoil. The purge medium supply provides a purge medium into an inner cavity of the airfoil. The purge medium flow is oriented to flow in a flow direction that is substantially parallel to an inner surface of the cavity. A cooling hole is formed in the airfoil and extends through the outer surface and penetrates the inner surface of the cavity. A centerline of the cooling hole forms an acute angle with respect to the purge medium flow direction. The system described herein provides a method for manufacturing an airfoil. | 05-19-2016 |
Stephen Mcdowell, Woodbridge, VA US
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20160022072 | Floating Beverage Holder - A non-inflatable floating beverage holder preferably consists of a ring of foam flotation material, with a mesh pouch affixed around its inner circumference and suspended downward. The beverage container is inserted downward through the ring and secured in the mesh pouch. | 01-28-2016 |