Bakken
Alexander Charles Bakken, Lafayette, IN US
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20150322310 | POLYLACTIC ACID ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - New adhesives and methods for preparing them are disclosed that include polylactic acid irradiated with gamma radiation, such as by a Co | 11-12-2015 |
Amanda Bakken, Eagan, MN US
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20160097721 | HANDHELD FLUOROMETER - A method of detecting concentration of dipicolinic acid and terbium chloride in a chemical composition with a fluorometer, wherein the fluorometer comprises an excitation source for emitting electromagnetic radiation at one or more wavelengths, and a detector module for detecting fluorescence emitted by dipicolinic acid, emitting electromagnetic radiation from the excitation source at wavelengths that induce fluorescence in dipicolinic acid-terbium chloride combination present in the chemical composition, detecting the fluorescence emitted by the dipicolinic acid-terbium chloride combination via the detector module, and determining the concentration of dipicolinic acid using predetermined relationship between fluorescence emitted and the concentration of dipicolinic acid-terbium chloride combination. | 04-07-2016 |
Anthonius Bakken, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20110188218 | LAYOUT SCHEMES AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PHASE POWER SWITCH-MODE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A multi-phase voltage regulator is disclosed where each phase is comprised of an array of high and low side transistors that are integrated onto a single substrate. Further, a system of mounting the voltage regulator onto a flip chip and lead frame is disclosed wherein the source and drain lines form an interdigital pattern. | 08-04-2011 |
Arick Bakken, Raleigh, NC US
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20150336580 | Method and Controller for Enabling a Constant Speed Drive System, Engine Unit Comprising such a Controller and Vehicle Comprising such an Engine Unit - When driving a vehicle, constant speed drive may be engaged so that the vehicle can maintain, without any input from the operator, a desired speed, regardless of at least one of the slope on which the vehicle is travelling and the load it is carrying etc. Control of working vehicles may be very demanding on the operator, so it may be desirable to minimize any additional control burdens. The present disclosure may facilitate the engagement of constant speed drive in a vehicle with a non-direct transmission system by considering the stability of a speed of the vehicle and an engine speed demand from the operator. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336584 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling the Drive Power of a Vehicle - When the driving force between a driven wheel of a wheel and the surface on which the vehicle is travelling exceeds the available traction, wheel slippage may occur. Wheel slippage may result in a loss of control of the vehicle. The present disclosure may facilitate the control of drive power sent to a driven wheel of a vehicle from consideration of a torque setting and a speed of the vehicle. | 11-26-2015 |
Arick M. Bakken, Raleigh, NC US
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20130227933 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION - An engine command override may occur when a diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires regeneration. The need for regeneration may be indicated by regeneration level. The engine may be operated in a normal mode when the DPF regeneration level is below a regeneration level threshold, wherein the engine command is based on the throttle input. Additionally, the engine may be operated in an override mode when the DPF regeneration level is above a regeneration level threshold and the engine is operating in the idle state, wherein the engine command is based on a predetermined throttle regeneration setting. | 09-05-2013 |
Arick M. Bakken, Peoria, IL US
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20090198422 | Performance management system for multi-machine worksite - A performance management system for use a plurality of machines operating at a common worksite is disclosed. The performance management system may have at least one data acquisition module configured to monitor performance of the plurality of machines, and a controller in communication with the at least one data acquisition module. The controller may be configured to collect machine performance data from the at least one data acquisition module, and detect a performance irregularity based on the collected machine performance data. The controller may be further configured to analyze the collected machine performance data, and determine which of a machine condition, an operator condition, and a site condition is the predominant cause of the performance irregularity based on the comparison. | 08-06-2009 |
20100149716 | System and method for reducing quiescent power draw and machine using same - A machine includes a plurality of electronic controllers electrically connected to an electrical power source along a first electrical circuit through a first relay and along a second electrical circuit through a second relay. A relay controller is directly connected to the electrical power source along a third electrical circuit, and is in communication with the first relay and the second relay. The relay controller is configured to open or close the first relay or the second relay in response to a power requirement indication. | 06-17-2010 |
Arick Matthew Bakken, Peoria, IL US
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20100131150 | Automatic shut down system for machine having engine and work implement - An automatic shut down system for a machine having an engine and a work implement is disclosed. The automatic shut down system may have a position sensor, which may be associated with the work implement. The position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the work implement. The automatic shut down system may also have a controller, which may be in communication with the position sensor. The controller may be configured to shut down the engine, based on the position signal. | 05-27-2010 |
Arick Matthew Bakken, Raleigh, NC US
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20130299266 | Hydraulic Ride Control System with Manual Mode Safeguard - A hydraulic ride control system for mobile machine having an implement is disclosed. The ride control system may include a hydraulic actuator extending from the machine and connected to an implement, an accumulator, a valve controlling fluid flow between the hydraulic actuator and the accumulator, a sensor, a ride control selection switch and, a controller receiving signals from the sensor and the ride control selection switch and when the ride control switch is in manual position, only allowing fluid flow between the hydraulic actuator and the accumulator when the sensor indicates a predetermined value. | 11-14-2013 |
Bjørnar Bakken, Blommenholm NO
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20120227972 | SUBSEA ARRANGEMENT - A subsea arrangement comprising an external casing and a pressure equalizing valve for equalization of the fluid pressure in an internal space of the casing. The pressure equalizing valve is provided with a valve body including a base section displaceably received in an opening provided in the casing; and a valve member secured to the base section and arranged inside the casing, the valve member facing a valve seat surrounding said opening. The valve body is displaceable upwards, under the effect of an external fluid pressure, from a resting position, in which the valve member prevents fluid flow into and out of said internal space, to a raised position, in which the valve member allows fluid flow from the surroundings into said internal space for equalization of the fluid pressure therein when the subsea arrangement is lowered into the sea. | 09-13-2012 |
Charles Alexander Bakken, Lafayette, IN US
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20150322310 | POLYLACTIC ACID ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - New adhesives and methods for preparing them are disclosed that include polylactic acid irradiated with gamma radiation, such as by a Co | 11-12-2015 |
Craig D. Bakken, Littleton, CO US
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20100065582 | DISPENSING PACKAGE - A package for carrying and dispensing contents through at least one metered opening includes a plastic backing having a first elastic limit and a shear modulus sufficient to maintain the package in a substantially flat configuration; a first score extending at least partially into the first side of the plastic backing; a coating formed on a second side of the plastic backing having a second elastic limit that is greater than the first elastic limit; a pouch formed on the second side of the plastic backing that is adapted to carry the contents of the package. Flexure of the plastic backing by a first amount is sufficient to cause the plastic backing to exceed the first elastic limit and break along the first score while flexure to a folded position is insufficient to cause the coating to exceed the second elastic limit. | 03-18-2010 |
David Alan Bakken, Weatherford, TX US
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20140117113 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLES OF JET ENGINES - Methods and apparatus for sealing variable area fan nozzles of jet engines are disclosed. An apparatus in accordance with the teachings of this disclosure includes a frame and a seal to be coupled to the frame. The seal to enclose petals of a variable area fan nozzle to substantially prevent airflow between the petals. | 05-01-2014 |
David G. Bakken, Pittsford, NY US
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20080243645 | System and method for conducting product configuration research over a computer-based network - A system and method is provided for enabling respondents at their computer systems to connect with a server computer over a network, such as the Internet, and receive an executable configuration program enabling each respondent to select for each of the features of a product one of multiple subfeature attributes or levels for that feature. Each of the subfeatures for each feature has a price value and the combination of selected subfeatures for the features of the product provides a total price value of the product. The total price value is displayed and updated as subfeatures for the features are selected by the respondent or the selection of subfeatures are changed by the respondent. When the total price value of the product is acceptable to the respondent, and subfeatures have been selected for each feature of the product, the program returns configuration information to the computer server having data representing the subfeatures selected for the product, the total price of the product, the time for the respondent to complete the configuration of the product, and each of the features and subfeatures selected and changed by the respondent in arriving at the final configured product. The configuration program may be part of a survey being conducted over the network by the server computer in which questions of the survey following receipt of the configuration information by the computer server may be in accordance with such configuration information. | 10-02-2008 |
Doug Bakken, Seattle, WA US
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20100260572 | INSTALLABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING AN EXPANDABLE OUTER MEMBER AND A FASTENER WITH A MANDREL - A fastener assembly is installable in an opening of a workpiece and includes an outer member and a fastener. The fastener is movable through a passageway of the outer member. The fastener includes a mandrel and a stem. The mandrel is dimensioned to radially expand the outer member. The stem has an expansion portion and a propping portion. The expansion portion radially expands the outer member after the outer member has been expanded by the mandrel. The propping portion keeps the expanded outer member in an installed expanded configuration. The outer member and fastener are installed in a single operation to reduce installation time. | 10-14-2010 |
20110150599 | MODULAR NUT PLATE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A nut plate assembly includes a nut retainer and a bushing for expanding a tubular body of the retainer. The retainer assembly is used to cold work an opening of a workpiece in order to fix the nut retainer assembly relative to the workpiece. A nut can be snapped into the retainer. A method of installation includes passing a mandrel through the bushing to radially expand the bushing into a tubular body of the retainer. The tubular body is compressed between the workpiece and bushing as the bushing is displaced radially causing corresponding radial displacement of the tubular body. The expanded bushing applies pressure to the tubular body for a desired fit between the nut retainer and workpiece. | 06-23-2011 |
20130192331 | INSTALLATION/PROCESSING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPONENTS - A processing tool to process workpieces, for example cold working holes and/or installing expandable members into holes includes an expansion assembly with a plurality of elongated expansion segments. A first band and a second band couple the expansion segments into an array with the expansion segments circumferentially distributed about a longitudinal axis, with a passageway extending between the arrayed segments. The processing tool may include a tuning assembly that allows a radial expansion amount of the expansion assembly to be adjusted without altering a stroke length of a drive member of the processing tool. Sensors may sense various aspects of the processing performed by the processing tool to enable analysis and storage of information regarding performance of the process and/or materials processed by the processing tool. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200543 | SMART INSTALLATION/PROCESSING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A processing system employs a processing tool to process workpieces, for example cold working holes and/or installing expandable members into holes. Sensors sense various aspects of the processing. Information regarding performance of the process and/or materials may be stored, for example a hole-by-hole or a workpiece-by-workpiece basis, allowing validation of processing. Information also allows dynamic operation of the processing tool. Analysis of response relationships (e.g., pressure or force versus position or distance) may provide insights into the process and materials, and/or facilitate the real-time feedback including control, alerts, ordering replacement for consumable components. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204422 | SMART INSTALLATION/PROCESSING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A processing system employs a processing tool to process workpieces, for example cold working holes and/or installing expandable members into holes. Sensors sense various aspects of the processing. Information regarding performance of the process and/or materials may be stored, for example a hole-by-hole or a workpiece-by-workpiece basis, allowing validation of processing. Information also allows dynamic operation of the processing tool. Analysis of response relationships (e.g., pressure or force versus position or distance) may provide insights into the process and materials, and/or facilitate the real-time feedback including control, alerts, ordering replacement for consumable components. | 08-08-2013 |
Erik Bakken, Trysil NO
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20090145979 | Apparatus for applying markings on a road surface - Apparatus for depositing a flowable substance as marking on road surfaces, and the like, comprising a container for the flowable substance which is conducted through a valve with a series of computer controlled, close adjacently arranged valve elements which can be activated individually with a series of activating members with connecting elements to the individual valve elements. The apparatus comprises a way of varying as an assembly the geometry of the movement of activating members of the valve members. The connecting elements are linked to a longitudinally extending member with an eccentric mechanism to regulate the active length of the connection between the activating member and the valve member for each of a plurality of valve members. | 06-11-2009 |
20130340675 | Apparatus for Applying Viscous Mass to a Surface, Method for Cleaning Valves Thereof and Traffic Printer Based on Such Apparatus - Applicator ( | 12-26-2013 |
Gary J. Bakken, Edmonton CA
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20110271604 | METHOD OF BONDING POLY-CHRYSTALLINE DIAMONDS TO WEAR SURFACES - A method of bonding poly-crystalline diamonds to a wear surface, using commercially available poly-crystalline diamond cutters having poly-crystalline diamond buttons bonded to a carbide core. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are cooled with cryogenic liquid. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are crushed to form poly-crystalline diamond cutter fragments, with each of the fragments having a poly-crystalline diamond button fragment still bonded to a carbide core fragment. The carbide core fragment is then bonded onto the wear surface, such that the wear surface includes poly-crystalline diamond buttons fragments. | 11-10-2011 |
Gary James Bakken, Edmonton CA
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20120160476 | VIBRATION TOOL - A downhole vibration tool for connection with a pipe string, including a housing, a sleeve contained within the housing, a sleeve bore defined by the sleeve, an annular bore defined between the sleeve and the housing, an unbalanced annular turbine rotatably contained within the annular bore, an inlet for introducing a fluid into the sleeve bore and the annular bore, and an outlet for discharging the fluid from the sleeve bore and the annular bore. | 06-28-2012 |
20130306305 | VIBRATION TOOL - A downhole vibration tool for connection with a pipe string, including a housing, an unbalanced turbine assembly contained within the housing, an inlet for introducing a fluid into the unbalanced turbine assembly, and an outlet for discharging the fluid from the unbalanced turbine assembly. The unbalanced turbine assembly includes a sleeve and at least one annular turbine which is located in an annular bore defined between the housing and the sleeve. | 11-21-2013 |
20160040497 | VIBRATION TOOL - A downhole vibration tool for connection with a pipe string, including a housing, an unbalanced turbine assembly contained within the housing, an inlet for introducing a fluid into the unbalanced turbine assembly, and an outlet for discharging the fluid from the unbalanced turbine assembly. The unbalanced turbine assembly includes a sleeve and at least one annular turbine which is located in an annular bore defined between the housing and the sleeve. | 02-11-2016 |
Jon Arne Bakken, Trondheim NO
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20090294273 | Method and Reactor For Producing Carbon Nanotubes - The present invention concerns a process for producing carbon nanotubes or other carbon nanostructures, e.g. cones. The process comprising evaporating/decomposing a carbon containing material in a voluminous thermal plasma generated by rotating an electric arc using an externally applied magnetic field, and condensing said evaporated/decomposed carbon containing material on surfaces or on particles in a gas flow. A reactor for performing the process is also described. | 12-03-2009 |
20150322543 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRIMING A MOLTEN METAL FILTER - An apparatus and method are described for effectively priming a non-electrically conductive filter for removal of solid inclusions from liquid metal. In one embodiment, the ceramic filter media is surrounded by a low frequency induction coil (1-60 Hz) with its axis aligned in the direction of the net metal flow. The coil is positioned to enhance the heating of any metal frozen onto, or in the pores of the filter element. In one embodiment, the coil is positioned in order to generate Lorentz forces, which act to cause heated metal to impinge on the upper surface of the filter element, enhancing the priming action. Once a filter equipped with such a coil has been primed, it can be kept hot or reheated, and subsequently reused during several batch tapping sequences. | 11-12-2015 |
Kare Bakken, Aros NO
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20100084407 | Tank Structure - A double containment prismatic tank has outer and inner walls ( | 04-08-2010 |
Kåre Bakken, åros NO
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20080314908 | Tank For Storing of Fluid, Preferably For Fluids at Low Temperatures - The invention regards a tank for storing of fluid at low temperature of insulated self carrying plate structure, where the plates comprises a sandwich structure, comprising two surface sheets of a metal or a material with similar properties and a core material with properties allowing for the variation of thermal deformation between the inner and outer surface sheets, which core material also provides for at least partly the insulation of the tank and which provides at least partly the necessary stiffness and strength of the wall. The invention also regard support means for the tank, a sandwich structure for use in a tank, and a method for producing the tank. | 12-25-2008 |
Kåre Bakken, åros NO
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20080314908 | Tank For Storing of Fluid, Preferably For Fluids at Low Temperatures - The invention regards a tank for storing of fluid at low temperature of insulated self carrying plate structure, where the plates comprises a sandwich structure, comprising two surface sheets of a metal or a material with similar properties and a core material with properties allowing for the variation of thermal deformation between the inner and outer surface sheets, which core material also provides for at least partly the insulation of the tank and which provides at least partly the necessary stiffness and strength of the wall. The invention also regard support means for the tank, a sandwich structure for use in a tank, and a method for producing the tank. | 12-25-2008 |
Kenneth V. Bakken, Schafer, MN US
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20140117055 | SYRUP DISPENSER - A dispenser according to one example includes a container portion, a collar base portion and a lever portion. The container portion includes a sidewall, a bottom surface, a hollow interior and an open top. The open top includes an upwardly extending neck. The collar base portion includes a neck receiving recess defined therein, a flow aperture defined therein, a receiving cavity defined therein, a dispensing edge defined in a forward portion thereof, an upwardly extending first pivot member, and a handle portion extending from a rearward portion thereof. The lever portion includes an elongated body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a dispensing end and an actuating end. The lever portion defines a cutoff edge adjacent the dispensing end, a second pivot member extending downwardly from the lower surface, and a biasing member extending generally downwardly from the bottom surface. | 05-01-2014 |
Michael Henning Bakken, Dilworth, MN US
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20130341966 | CAB SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - A suspension system for a cab of an off-road vehicle includes a superstructure configured to receive a cab frame. The superstructure forms a framework, the corners of which receive suspension assemblies and dampers. The suspension assemblies include one or more springs or resilient elements to resist suspension motion, and the dampers provide dampening of the motion. Lateral and longitudinal suspension motions are resisted by links between the corners of the superstructure. An anti-roll bar reduces roll. The entire suspension system may be pre-assembled and then joined to the vehicle chassis frame. The cab frame may then be placed on the suspension system. Parts of the suspension system may interface with and be housed by roll-over protective structures. | 12-26-2013 |
Nathan J. Bakken, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20120264938 | Pyridine-Oxyphenyl Coordinated Iridium (III) Complexes and Methods of Making and Using - Iridium (III) complexes are described together with methods to prepare and use such complexes. Also described are devices that utilize the iridium (III) complexes. | 10-18-2012 |
Nina Bakken, Oslo NO
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20120204381 | TIGHTENING SYSTEM FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC ARTICLE - A tightening system and method for operating the same in an article for a wearer includes first and second members arranged for being connected at first ends, and separated by a distance at second ends. A tension element connects the first and second members. A tensioning mechanism is mounted on the first member and coupled to the tension element. The tensioning mechanism includes a housing and a retractable and extendable line arranged to be extended from the housing and automatically retract to the housing upon release of the line to permit one-way incremental winding of the tension element to thereby draw the first and second members closer to one another by reducing the distance therebetween. | 08-16-2012 |
20120323154 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE, USE OF ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An orthopedic device includes an elongate and rigid or semirigid strut assembly, an arcuate cuff pivotally secured to the strut assembly, and a strap securing to the cuff and forming an adjustable circumferential configuration therewith. A tensioning device may be mounted on the cuff and coupled to the strap in order to incrementally adjust the tensioning device among a plurality of preselected levels such that a first end of the strap secures to the tensioning device and a second end of the strap couples to the cuff. A soft-good assembly connects to the strut assembly and has a flexible stay embedded within with a plurality of layers. The soft-good assembly is adapted to form an adjustable circumferential loop with the stay only located within a segment short of the circumference of the loop. | 12-20-2012 |
20130184625 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis has an elongate spinal frame defining upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly including a lumbar belt connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A middle bracket assembly is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the spinal frame, and a strap has a first end secured to the upper portion of the spinal frame. The strap extends from the upper portion of the frame to the middle bracket assembly with the strap redirecting from the middle bracket assembly and the second end of the strap securing to the lumbar belt. | 07-18-2013 |
20140018715 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis has an elongate and substantially rigid spinal frame having upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A strap assembly secures to an upper portion of the spinal frame and is adjustably secured to the lumbar assembly. An elastic strap has a first end secured to the spinal frame and a second end adjustably securing to the lumbar assembly. | 01-16-2014 |
20140207040 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207041 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use. | 07-24-2014 |
20150121657 | TIGHTENING SYSTEM FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC ARTICLE - A tightening system and method for operating the same in an article for a wearer includes first and second members arranged for being connected at first ends, and separated by a distance at second ends. A tension element connects the first and second members. A tensioning mechanism is mounted on the first member and coupled to the tension element. The tensioning mechanism includes a housing and a retractable and extendable line arranged to be extended from the housing and automatically retract to the housing upon release of the line to permit one-way incremental winding of the tension element to thereby draw the first and second members closer to one another by reducing the distance therebetween. | 05-07-2015 |
20150328033 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328034 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device comprises a hip plate, a first strut defining an anatomical curvature between first and second ends, and a second strut having a first end slidably received by the hip plate. A hinge couples the first and second struts to one another at the first end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut, and is arranged to provide adjustable abduction ranging from a plurality of angles. A thigh cuff connects to the second end of the first strut. | 11-19-2015 |
Paal Bakken, Cascais PT
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20110289840 | CARRIER FOR GROWING MACROALGAE IN A WATER VOLUME, AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR SUSPENDING SUCH A CARRIER - Carrier for growing macroalgae, with an element provided for the growth of seeds deposited thereon, and having elements for suspension in a water volume. The carrier is a sheet provided with apertures allowing flow of water from one side to the other, the surface of the sheet having a structure which will retain spores and seeds. The invention is also directed to an arrangement for suspending such a carrier with a device connected to at least one part of an edge of the carrier. The device may be a platform submersed in the sea, to which the carrier is attached. | 12-01-2011 |
Perry A. Bakken, Rochester, MN US
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20120209921 | Instant Message Management Method and Apparatus - The technology here described contemplates storing an incoming instant message and determining the subsequent deletion of the stored message by distinguishing whether the message has been noticed by the user, even though there may have been a system or program failure between the time of the message's arrival and the time that the user attends to the message. | 08-16-2012 |
20140069410 | SELF-CONTAINED THERMAL DISTRIBUTION AND REGULATION DEVICE FOR COLD WEATHER APPAREL - A thermal distribution and regulation system for a garment that includes a self-contained heat source, such as a catalytic heat source. A heat manifold extends about a surface of the heat source and is mechanically adjusted relative to the surface of the heat source to control the contact surface area between the heat source and heat manifold to regulate heat conducted from the heat source. The heat manifold is configured to engage the surface of the heat source at more than one predetermined location to prevent inadvertent movement between the heat source and heat manifold. The system also includes a plurality of heat conductors coupled to the heat manifold and affixed to the garment. An end of each heat conductor is coupled to the heat manifold for conducting heat from the heat manifold to the garment to warm the garment. | 03-13-2014 |
Sverre Bakken, Stavanger NO
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20090266532 | Wellbore Tool for Filling, Circulating and Backflowing Fluids - The present invention relates to a tool ( | 10-29-2009 |
20150053405 | ONE TRIP PERFORATING AND WASHING TOOL FOR PLUGGING AND ABANDONING WELLS - A single trip method allows for perforation, cleaning the annular space around the perforations in an existing tubular and then delivering a sealing material through a combination tool that is used for cleaning and then sealing. For sealing the tool is positioned by the lowermost perforations with a bypass around spaced seals that straddle the outlet port for the sealant. There is an open bypass through the tool and around the spaced seals as the sealant is delivered so that the sealant goes above and below the spaced seals. The open bypass allows the tool to be repositioned as the sealant is delivered. The tool is removed with the string. A separate through passage is selectively opened for removing excess sealant in conjunction with the bypass passages. The sealant can be squeezed with a seal on the string to effectively close the bypass letting pressure through the through passage squeeze. | 02-26-2015 |
Tom Bakken, Apple Valley, MN US
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20120211688 | VALVE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH TOOL-LESS INTERCONNECT - A valve actuator assembly may include a valve having a mounting adapter and an actuator housing configured to releasably and non-rotatably attach to the mounting adapter without tools. The actuator housing may be attached at any one of a plurality of discrete radial orientations. In some instances, the actuator housing may include a spring retainer clip configured to engage the mounting adapter, and a button element configured to engage the spring retainer clip to release the spring retainer slip from the mounting adapter. | 08-23-2012 |
20130187073 | VALVE ACTUATOR WITH POSITION INDICATOR EXTENSION - A valve actuator assembly includes a rotatable member carrying an extendable indicator arm. The extendable indicator arm may be moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. When the extendable indicator arm is in the extended position, the extendable indicator arm may extend laterally past side walls of the actuator housing of the valve actuator assembly, such that the extendable indicator arm is visible from a location below the valve actuator assembly. | 07-25-2013 |
20140245590 | MOTOR MOUNT - A system and method for guiding a motor into alignment with a transmission during assembly. The system may allow the motor to be placed into engagement with a motor mount in a first position, wherein in the first position, the position of the motor is constrained by guide structures such that the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of a driven gear are not fully intermeshed, and a rotation axis of the drive gear is not parallel to a rotation axis of the driven gear. The motor may then be manipulated in the motor mount while constrained by the guide structures along a motion path until the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of the driven gear are more fully intermeshed, and the rotation axis of the drive gear is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the driven gear. | 09-04-2014 |
20150068332 | FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FITTING - A flexible conduit fitting system includes a housing that defines at least part of a flexible conduit fitting, and a resilient clip supported by the housing. The flexible conduit fitting may include an aperture for receiving an end of a flexible wiring conduit. The resilient clip may have an engagement portion that extends into the aperture of the flexible conduit fitting to engage the generally corrugated outer structure of the flexible wiring conduit. The housing may be configured to support the resilient clip in a manner that allows the resilient clip to flex in a direction of movement of the flexible wiring conduit when the flexible wiring conduit is being inserted into the aperture and past the engagement portion, but to not substantially flex in the direction of movement of the flexible wiring conduit when attempting to withdraw the flexible wiring conduit from the aperture. | 03-12-2015 |
Tom M. Bakken, Apple Valley, MN US
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20090052982 | SELF-CENTERING SHAFT ADAPTER FOR ACTUATORS - A self-centering shaft adapter may include a first jaw, a second jaw, and an actuation mechanism, wherein the first jaw and the second jaw define an opening for receiving a shaft therein. The actuation mechanism may be able to exert a force upon the first jaw and the second jaw creating a movement in the first jaw and the second jaw in opposite directions. The movement of the first jaw and the second jaw may increase or decrease the size of the opening. In some cases, the opening may maintain a relatively constant center regardless of the size of the opening. In some cases, the actuation mechanism may be a wedge. In other cases, the actuation mechanism may be a double-threaded screw. | 02-26-2009 |
Vemund Bakken, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150317003 | Implementing a Virtual Controller Outside an Area of a Touch Sensor - In one embodiment, a method includes applying a drive signal to an electrode of a touch sensor of a device. The touch sensor extends across an area of a surface of the device, and the drive signal is configured to generate an electric field that extends outward from the area of the surface that the touch sensor extends across and reaches a pre-determined location on the device that is outside the area of the surface that the touch sensor extends across. The method includes receiving a sense signal from the touch sensor produced at least in part by the electric field. The sense signal indicates whether an object has come within a pre-determined proximity of the pre-determined location. | 11-05-2015 |
20150324029 | Timing Synchronization of Active Stylus and Touch Sensor - In one embodiment, a stylus includes a controller, a delay line, a coefficient line and a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium. The controller is operable to receive a synchronization signal that is transmitted from a computing device and received by the stylus. The delay line is operable to store a first consecutive edges of the synchronization signal. The coefficient line includes a pre-determined coefficient vector. The computer-readable non-transitory storage medium embodies logic that is configured when executed to: determine a first correlation between the first consecutive edges of the synchronization signal and the pre-determined coefficient vector of the coefficient line; remove oldest signal period of edges of the first consecutive edges from the delay line; store next signal period of new consecutive edges of the synchronization signal to the delay line, the new consecutive edges composing a second consecutive edges of the synchronization signal; determine a second correlation between the second consecutive edges of the synchronization signal and the pre-determined coefficient vector; and synchronize one or more timings for communication between the stylus and the computing device based at least in part on the first and second correlations. | 11-12-2015 |
Vemund Kval Bakken, Elverum NO
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20110238869 | Autonomous Multi-Packet Transfer for Universal Serial Bus - A USB device can be configured for multi-packet data transfer to and from endpoints with minimal software intervention. Minimal software intervention allows a Central Processing Unit (CPU) of the USB device to handle other tasks, maximizing USB bus utilization. | 09-29-2011 |
Vemund Kval Bakken, San Francisco, CA US
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20160091993 | Executing Gestures with Active Stylus - In one embodiment, a stylus has one or more sensors that detect the movement of the stylus, such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer. The stylus wirelessly transmits signals to a device based on the movement of the stylus. | 03-31-2016 |
20160098123 | Capacitive Measurement Circuit for a Touch Sensor Drive - In one embodiment, a method for determining the location of a touch on a touch sensor includes receiving input signals in response to a touch proximate to a location on the touch sensor. Each input signal may have a total capacitance that includes a first capacitance associated with the touch and a second capacitance that is parasitic capacitance. The parasitic capacitance of one or more of the input signals may be adjusted to result in the second capacitance of each of the input signals being substantially equal. An average capacitance of the adjusted input signals may be calculated. The location of the touch on the touch sensor may then be determined based on a comparison of the total capacitance of each of the input signals and the average capacitance of the input signals. | 04-07-2016 |
Vemund Kval Bakken, San Jose, CA US
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20140062970 | Tuning Algorithm for Noise Reduction in an Active Stylus - In one embodiment, a stylus receives a signal, the stylus being able to wirelessly transmit signals to and receive signals from a device, and the stylus having a plurality of electrodes disposed in a tip of the stylus. The stylus compares a first value of the signal to a first threshold and determines whether to start a timing period based at least in part on this comparison. If the timing period is started, the stylus compares a second value of the signal to a second threshold and determines whether to stop the timing period based at least in part on this second comparison. If the timing period is stopped, the stylus determines whether the duration of the timing period is within a pre-determined range of timing period values. If so, the stylus processes the signal. | 03-06-2014 |
Vemund Kval Bakken, Menlo Park, CA US
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20130057480 | Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Touch Sensors - In one embodiment, a method includes driving at least two of multiple drive lines of a touch sensor at a time, each with one or more electrical pulses. | 03-07-2013 |
20130106713 | Active Stylus with Filter Having a Threshold | 05-02-2013 |
20130106714 | Power Management System for Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106715 | Active Stylus with Filter | 05-02-2013 |
20130106716 | Selective Scan of Touch-Sensitive Area for Passive or Active Touch or Proximity Input | 05-02-2013 |
20130106719 | Data Transfer from Active Stylus to Configure a Device or Application | 05-02-2013 |
20130106722 | Pulse- Or Frame-Based Communication Using Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106723 | Inductive Charging for Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106724 | Executing Gestures With Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106725 | Data Transfer from Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106731 | Executing Gestures with Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106740 | Touch-Sensitive System with Motion Filtering | 05-02-2013 |
20130106741 | Active Stylus with Tactile Input and Output | 05-02-2013 |
20130106759 | Narrow-Band Touch Detection | 05-02-2013 |
20130106760 | Communication Between a Master Active Stylus and a Slave Touch-Sensor Device | 05-02-2013 |
20130106763 | Power Management System for Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106764 | Scaling Voltage for Data Communication Between Active Stylus and Touch-Sensor Device | 05-02-2013 |
20130106767 | Modulating Drive Signal for Communication Between Active Stylus and Touch-Sensor Device | 05-02-2013 |
20130106769 | Capacitive and Inductive Sensing | 05-02-2013 |
20130106770 | Active Stylus with Energy Harvesting | 05-02-2013 |
20130106771 | Active-Stylus Nib with Rolling-Ball Tip | 05-02-2013 |
20130106794 | Capacitive Force Sensor | 05-02-2013 |
20130106795 | Dynamic Adjustment of Received Signal Threshold in an Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106796 | Active Stylus with Capacitive Buttons and Sliders | 05-02-2013 |
20130106797 | Tuning Algorithm for Noise Reduction in an Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106799 | Authenticating with Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130106800 | Authenticating with Active Stylus | 05-02-2013 |
20130219159 | SINGLE-WIRE BOOTLOADER FOR TARGET DEVICE WITH SELF-PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY - A single-wire bootloader software architecture is disclosed that interfaces with any host device that has a serial port to program memory of a target device using only a single general-purpose I/O pin. The single-wire bootloader does not require any chip hardware resource modules. Instead, the single-wire bootloader implements a single-wire UART in software that monitors a single general-purpose I/O pin for commands from the host device. | 08-22-2013 |
20140043279 | Active Stylus Self-Capacitance Measurement - In one embodiment, a method includes modifying an amount of charge of a capacitance of a touch sensor. The modified amount of charge results in a voltage at the capacitance being a first pre-determined voltage level. The method also includes applying a first pre-determined amount of charge to the capacitance. The application of the first pre-determined amount of charge to the capacitance modifies the voltage at the capacitance from the first pre-determined voltage level to a first charging voltage level. The method also includes determining a first voltage at a sampling capacitor. The first voltage is proportional to a difference between the first charging voltage level and a reference voltage level. The method also includes determining whether a touch and stylus input to the touch sensor has occurred based on the first voltage and a second voltage. | 02-13-2014 |
20140104186 | Active Stylus With A Parallel Communication Channel - A method of one embodiment includes generating, by a stylus, a composite signal. The composite signal includes a first signal having a first frequency, the first signal being used by a touch-sensing device to determine a position of the stylus relative to the touch-sensing device, and a second signal having a second frequency. The second signal may include status information such as an amount of force exerted on the stylus, battery information, orientation information, information indicating whether the stylus is within a threshold distance of the touch-sensing device, information indicating a status of a button of the stylus, and/or information indicating input from a user of the stylus. Furthermore, the second frequency is higher than the first frequency. The stylus sends the composite signal to the touch-sensing device, and an electrode array of the touch-sensing device may receive the composite signal. The touch-sensing device may determine a position of the stylus by processing the composite signal and may also determine the status information by processing the composite signal. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104187 | Stylus Position System - A system of one embodiment includes a touch-sensing device and a stylus. The touch sensing device includes an electrode array, which includes a plurality of electrode line pairs, and a controller. Each electrode line pair includes a first and second electrode line to send a first and second signal, respectively. The stylus includes a sensor to measure the first and second signals, a signal processor to determine position information, and a transmitter to send position information to the touch-sensing device. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104188 | Active Stylus Communication And Position System - A method of one embodiment includes generating, by a touch-sensing device, a first signal comprising information identifying a first electrode line of an electrode array of the touch-sensing device, the first signal having a first strength. The first electrode sends the first signal to a stylus, which receives the first signal, the first signal having a received strength. The stylus sends a second signal comprising information based on the received first signal, and the touch-sensing device receives the second signal. A position of the stylus is determined based at least in part on the information identifying the first electrode line and the received strength of the first signal. | 04-17-2014 |
20140111464 | Touch Sensor With Simultaneously Driven Drive Electrodes - In one embodiment, a method comprises generating, by a controller, a plurality of drive signals. The method further includes simultaneously transmitting, by the controller, the plurality of drive signals to a plurality of drive electrodes disposed on a touch sensor. The method further includes sensing a sense electrode of a plurality of sense electrodes disposed on the touch sensor. The sensing comprises measuring, for each drive electrode of the plurality of drive electrodes, at least one value indicative of a capacitance between the sense electrode and the drive electrode. | 04-24-2014 |
20140118290 | CHIRP SIGNAL TOUCH SENSOR - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a drive electrode, a sense electrode, a detector, and a controller. The drive electrode is stimulated by an electric signal that has a frequency that varies in time. The sense electrode is capacitatively coupled to the drive electrode. The detector performs a measurement associated with the sense electrode. The controller determines whether a touch on the touch sensor occurred by determining whether the measurement deviates from an expected value by more than an amount. | 05-01-2014 |
20140340359 | Selective Scan of Touch-Sensitive Area for Passive or Active Touch or Proximity Input - In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a touch sensor that includes a touch-sensitive area and a touch-sensor controller. The touch-sensor controller is operable to: select a first region around a determined first location associated with an object within the touch-sensitive area, select a second region around the determined first location associated with the object within the touch-sensitive area, and scan two or more electrodes within the first region and two or more electrodes within the second region to determine a second location associated with the object within the touch-sensitive area. | 11-20-2014 |
20150153398 | Capacitive Measurement Circuit For A Touch Sensor Device - In one embodiment, a method for determining the location of a touch on a touch sensor includes receiving input signals in response to a touch proximate to a location on the touch sensor. Each input signal may have a total capacitance that includes a first capacitance associated with the touch and a second capacitance that is parasitic capacitance. The parasitic capacitance of one or more of the input signals may be adjusted to result in the second capacitance of each of the input signals being substantially equal. An average capacitance of the adjusted input signals may be calculated. The location of the touch on the touch sensor may then be determined based on a comparison of the total capacitance of each of the input signals and the average capacitance of the input signals. | 06-04-2015 |
20160091992 | Executing Gestures with Active Stylus - In one embodiment, a stylus with one or more electrodes and one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media embodying logic for transmitting signals wirelessly to a device through a touch sensor of the device has one or more sensors for detecting movement of the stylus. | 03-31-2016 |
Vemund Kval Bakken, Tiller NO
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20150116271 | Pulse- or Frame-Based Communication Using Active Stylus - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving sensor data from one or more sensors in or on a stylus, the stylus including one or more electrodes and one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media embodying logic for wirelessly transmitting signals to a device through a touch sensor of the device. The method includes generating a carrier signal and modulating the carrier signal to communicate the sensor data and wirelessly transmitting from the stylus to the device the carrier signal as modulated through the touch sensor of the device. | 04-30-2015 |