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Aaron Dotson, Anchorage, AK US
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20150090660 | Light-Assisted Membrane Treatment and Cleaning - In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular inorganic porous membrane and a light source disposed within the lumen of the membrane for use in, for example, enhancing oxidation of organic molecules and enhancing foulant removal. In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular porous membrane and a displacement body disposed within the lumen of the membrane. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 04-02-2015 |
Abby L. Dotson, Lawrence, KS US
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20080286245 | PREPARATION OF REGULATORY T CELLS USING ICAM-1 CO-STIMULATION - A method for generating a purified regulatory T cell composition having a CD4 | 11-20-2008 |
Andrew Dotson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140270575 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CAPTURE PROCESSING - Systems and methods may perform processing associated with receiving, with a capture module in communication with a processor, data. Processing may be performed associated with converting, with an optical character recognition (OCR) module in communication with the capture module and the processor, the data into machine readable data. Processing may be performed associated with extracting, with a processing module in communication with the OCR module and the processor, relevant data from the machine readable data. Processing may be performed associated with populating, with the processing module, a field in a report with the relevant data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288981 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRAVEL-BASED INTERACTIONS - Methods and systems comprising: receiving data; converting the data into machine readable data; extracting relevant data from the machine readable data; and populating a field in a report with the relevant data. | 09-25-2014 |
Andrew Ryan Dotson, Bothell, WA US
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20130007710 | Deploying Environments For Testing By Providing Instantaneous Availability Of Prebuilt Environments - Environments for testing are deployed. A library of different topology groupings is provided. An interface is presented to a user for receiving environment definitions. Elements from the library of different topology groupings are automatically provided to the user for creating a test environment according to the received environment definitions. The platform delivers fully configured instantaneous topology deployments of all flavors for product development and testing efforts. The topology deployment service platform is used to create reliable topologies of varying layers of complexity, varying machine providers, different roles, different product builds, integration with partners and varying product configurations. The ability to launch and create multiple test and development environments trivially in an automated reliable fashion allows complicated customer scenarios and configurations to be deployed. | 01-03-2013 |
Bryan Dotson, Houston, TX US
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20120158310 | METHOD OF DETERMINING RESERVOIR PRESSURE - A new approach is disclosed for measuring the pressure of tight gas reservoirs, using information obtain from continuous injection prior to hydraulic fracture stimulation. The technique can be obtained utilizing either bottom-hole or surface pressure gauges and properly instrumented surface injection pumps. The analysis is completed by plotting injection and rate data in a specialized form from terms arranged in Darcy's radial flow equation to obtain a curve or trend. The key component to proper application of this technique is to obtain both baseline and one or more calibration data sets. These calibration data sets are obtained by either increasing or decreasing the injection pressure and/or rate from the baseline data. Initial reservoir pressure is assumed, but the calibration data indicates if the guess was too high or low. Accurate estimates of reservoir pressure may be obtained in a few iterations. | 06-21-2012 |
Bryan D. Dotson, Houston, TX US
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20090218091 | Downhole gas flow powered deliquefaction pump - The present invention relates to a method and system for removing water from gas wells. The water is removed by positioning a pump in a liquid layer below the perforations through which gas enters a gas well and powering a water pump with electrical power generated by an energy recovery system which produces electricity from a gas flow through the energy recovery system to an earth surface. | 09-03-2009 |
20110155378 | FOAM OPTIMIZATION METHOD FOR DELIQUIFYING WELLS - Systems and methods for optimizing injection of a foaming composition into a well for deliquification are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the method generally comprise injecting a foaming composition into a well to deliquify the well. The method may further comprise measuring the foaming properties of the produced fluids from the well. In addition, the method may comprise correlating the foaming properties of the produced fluids to production rate and then adjusting the injection rate of the foaming composition in light of the results of the analysis. | 06-30-2011 |
Cedrick D. Dotson, Baltimore, MD US
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20080305485 | GENETIC MARKER FOR INCREASED RISK FOR OBESITY-RELATED DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods of determining an increased risk of a subject to acquire a trait of an obesity disorder or an obesity disorder, with the method comprising determining the genetic sequence of at least one taste receptor gene in the subject and reviewing the test genetic sequence(s) for the presence of at least one risk allele associated with at least one taste receptor. The presence of at least one difference in the test genetic sequence(s) and the presence of a risk allele associated with the taste receptor(s) may indicate an increased risk of the subject acquiring a trait of an obesity disorder or an obesity disorder. | 12-11-2008 |
Chris Dotson, Knoxville, TN US
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20090032478 | Rotatable Article Display Device and Method for Use - A rotatable article display device for displaying an article such as a piece of jewelry or the like includes a platen defining a display surface. The platen is configured to rotate about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the display surface and a second axis parallel to the displays surface. First and second drive mechanisms, together with suitable connectors, are provided to mechanically rotate the platen about the perpendicular and parallel axes. In a method for use, at least one article of jewelry is positioned on the display surface and viewed while the platen is rotated about at least one of the perpendicular and parallel axes. | 02-05-2009 |
20120086913 | Rotatable Article Display Device and Method - A rotatable article display device for displaying an article such as a piece of jewelry or the like includes a platen defining a display surface. The platen is configured to rotate about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the display surface. A camera mount is provided which is configured to secure a camera to the device such that the camera is rotatable about a second axis substantially parallel to the display surface. In a method for use, at least one article of jewelry is positioned on the display surface and viewed while the platen is rotated about the perpendicular axis and the camera is rotated about the parallel axis. | 04-12-2012 |
Daniel J. Dotson, Poway, CA US
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20120317027 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Real-Time Scoring Of Enterprise Data - Systems and methods are provided for providing real-time scoring of received transaction data. Transaction data describing a particular transaction that has occurred is received. The transaction data is stored in an enterprise database, where the enterprise database is configured to store transactions of disparate types, where the transaction data is stored using a plurality of segments, where a segment is formatted according to a template, and where the template is selected based on an attribute of the transaction, wherein the attribute is a customer attribute, an activity attribute, or a channel attribute. A transaction type of the particular transaction is determined. One or more models are selected from a pool of models based on the transaction type, wherein the one or more models are configured based on a plurality of records from the enterprise database, and a score of the received transaction data is generated based on the transaction data. | 12-13-2012 |
Darin L. Dotson, Moore, SC US
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20110092625 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent comprises a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (I), Formula (II), or Formula (III) | 04-21-2011 |
20110105664 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent comprises a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (I) or Formula (II) | 05-05-2011 |
20120309245 | POROUS, LOW DENSITY NANOCLAY COMPOSITE - Disclosed are porous, low density nanoclay composites that exhibit highly homogeneous microcellular morphology and methods for forming the nanocomposites. The nanocomposites include a three-dimensional matrix having a non-lamellar, generally isotropic cellular structure with little or no macroscopic pores. The nanocomposites also include a gel that may be a noncovalently cross-linked, thermoreversible gel. The nanocomposites may include a binder and/or fibrous reinforcement materials. The nanocomposites may be formed according to a freeze-drying process in which ice crystal growth is controlled to prevent formation of macroscopic pores in the composite materials. | 12-06-2012 |
20150086736 | POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES - A polyethylene article comprises crystalline polyethylene in an orthorhombic unit cell. The b-axes of the crystalline polyethylene are substantially aligned with the machine direction of the article. In particular, the Herman's index of the b-axes in the machine direction is greater than zero and greater than the Herman's indices of the b-axes in both the transverse and normal directions. The unique physical attributes exhibited by a polyethylene article having this new morphology are also described. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087758 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (CX) | 03-26-2015 |
20150087759 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (CXX) | 03-26-2015 |
20150094406 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - The invention provides a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a polyolefin polymer and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent comprises a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (I) | 04-02-2015 |
Darin L. Dotson, Leinster Run, SC US
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20120043692 | NUCLEATING AGENT AND THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - A composition comprises a thermoplastic and a nucleating agent. The thermoplastic can be a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers, polyethylene, polyethylene copolymers, polybutylene, poly(4 methyl 1 pentene) and mixtures thereof. The nucleating agent can comprise a metal salt of a phenylphosphonic acid. The nucleating agent can comprise primary particles having a mean aspect ratio of about two or more. The composition can also comprise an acid scavenger, such as one or more metal salts of stearic acid. The composition can be used to produce thermoplastic articles using, for example, injection molding and thermoforming techniques. | 02-23-2012 |
David E. Dotson, Paris, KY US
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20120074088 | Roller Systems and Adjustment Brackets Therefor - A roller rail system includes an adjustment bracket including a first roller rail assembly support portion and a second roller rail assembly support portion adjacent the first roller rail assembly support portion. The first and second roller rail assembly support portions are each configured to receive a roller rail assembly such that the roller rail assembly slides within the respective first and second roller rail assembly support portion relative to the adjustment bracket. A first roller rail assembly is received by the first roller rail assembly support portion. A second roller rail assembly is received by the second roller rail assembly support portion. The roller rail system has a retracted configuration where leading ends of the first and second roller rail assemblies are closer together and an extended configuration where the leading ends of the first and second roller rail assemblies are further apart. | 03-29-2012 |
Delon Dotson, Redding, CT US
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20080276310 | Network Security System - A method of authenticating a transaction between a local device under control of a user and a remote server, comprising: determining a series of data specific to the local device; —determining a series of data specific to the user of the device; —transmitting the device specific data series and the user specific data series to a remote encryption engine; —generating at the remote encryption engine a series of unique, single-use data templates, each template comprising randomly selected items from the device specific data series and the user specific data series; the method further comprising, during authentication: —sending a data template from the engine to the local device; —using the data template to interrogate the local device for the device specific data items in the template; —using the data template to interrogate the user to provide the user specific data items in the template; and —comparing the data items provided by the local device and the user in response to interrogation to the data items used to create the template to authenticate the transaction. | 11-06-2008 |
Donald Dotson, Toledo, OH US
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20120321833 | PROGRAMMABLE PELLET PRESS - A programmable pellet press for compressing a powdered sample and forming a sample disc, including a hydraulic mechanism for compressing the sample in a mold operatively and electrically connected to a control mechanism for commanding an exertion of low constant preloading pressure followed by pressure increases with constant pressure dwell times upon the hydraulic mechanism. An algorithm for a programmable pellet press on computer readable media including performing a pressurization subroutine, performing a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) feedback loop, performing a depressurization subroutine, and performing an unloading subroutine when pressure is at a baseline level. A method of compressing a powdered sample into a sample disc by loading the powdered sample into a mold of a programmable pellet press, from a baseline pressure, increasing hydraulic pressure and maintaining a preloading pressure against the sample, performing pressure increases upon the sample, depressurizing the sample, and forming a sample disc. A sample disc formed. | 12-20-2012 |
Douglas R. Dotson, Pittsboro, NC US
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20110119227 | System And Method For Graphically Distinguishing Levels Of A Multidimensional Database - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for graphically distinguishing levels from a multidimensional database. Levels from a multidimensional database are distinguished, such as by associating two or more of database's levels with a plurality of different visual indicators. | 05-19-2011 |
20140267424 | PROPORTIONAL HIGHLIGHTING OF DATA - A method of proportional highlighting of data is provided. A graph presented on a display includes a first axis, a second axis, and a first value marker that indicates a value determined from data selected for presentation. The first axis includes a minimum value and a maximum value. The second axis includes a plurality of category values. An indicator identifying a subset of the data is received. A proportional value is determined for the first value marker based on the received indicator. A second value marker indicating the proportional value is presented on the graph overlaid on the first value marker when the determined proportional value is between the minimum value and the maximum value. A scale adjustment marker is presented on the graph without adjusting the first axis when the determined proportional value is not between the minimum value and the maximum value. | 09-18-2014 |
20150029213 | VISUALIZING HIGH-CARDINALLY DATA - A method of visualizing high-cardinally data is provided. A graph is presented on a display. The graph includes a first axis, a second axis, and a plurality of value markers. The first axis includes a minimum value and a maximum value and the second axis includes a plurality of category values. A selection indicator identifying selection of a first value marker of the plurality of value markers is received. The first value marker indicates a value for a category value of the plurality of category values. A second plurality of category values is determined based on the category value. The graph and a second graph are presented on the display. The second graph includes a third axis, a fourth axis, and a second plurality of value markers. The third axis includes a second minimum value and a second maximum value. | 01-29-2015 |
Eric Dotson, Rockwall, TX US
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20120008851 | Remote negotiable instrument processor - An electronic method and device are provided to facilitate the capture of Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) data information present on negotiable instruments. As an input device, a MICR reader capable of reading magnetic ink character recognition data is provided. As an output channel, an audio jack adapted to be plugged into an audio port of a mobile phone is provided. The device is attached to an audio port of a mobile phone. A negotiable instrument is swiped through the MICR reader. If the amount of the negotiable instrument is not included in the MICR data, the amount of the negotiable instrument is entered into the mobile phone. The MICR data and amount of the negotiable instrument are transmitted to create an electronic instrument. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011071 | Remote invoice and negotiable instrument processing - A method of creating an electronic invoice is provided. A mobile application is downloaded to an operating system of a wireless electronic communication device. The mobile application is capable of processing a point of sale type operation. The operating system captures information required for invoice/receipt and payment. The invoice/receipt information is created and outputted for import into an accounting system. The payment information is created and outputted for import into a payment processing system. The invoice/receipt information is created and outputted for the customer. Upon receipt of a payment, the payment is processed. | 01-12-2012 |
Gary Dotson, Muskego, WI US
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20140211358 | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION EMERGENCY STOP WITH STATE INDICTOR - The embodiments described herein include a system and a method. One embodiment provides an industrial automation system an emergency stop system configured to interrupt power to at least a portion of an industrial control system. The industrial automation system further includes a user perceptible indicator associated with the emergency stop system that in use provides an indication to a user of an operative state of the emergency stop system. | 07-31-2014 |
Gary D. Dotson, Muskego, WI US
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20120044657 | FLOATING CIRCUIT BOARD ALIGNMENT - Systems and methods are provided that facilitate accurate alignment of internal and external electronic components during assembly of an electronic device such that proper engagement of mating electrical connectors on the respective components is assured. To this end, a floating circuit board carrier mounts to an adaptor plate comprising a surface of the device housing and positions a circuit board such that it “floats” within the device housing. A modular component having posts molded or attached thereto is mounted to the adaptor plate such that the posts pass through clearance holes in the adaptor plate as well as through notches in the circuit board, thereby effecting proper relative alignment of the circuit board and the modular component as electrical connectors on the respective components are engaged. | 02-23-2012 |
20140211657 | NETWORK CONFIGURABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVICE - A device is configured to be operable in a plurality of network environments. A number of different configurations are available to be set on the device, where a first configuration enables operation on a first network, and a second configuration enables operation on a second, disparate, network. A plurality of external ports in conjunction with a multiplexer switch, network switch, internal CPU, external CPU, routing links, etc., can be combined to facilitate multiple configurations for the device. The device is suitable for incorporation into a human machine interface, for application in an industrial processing operation. Receive port information can be incorporated into a data frame to facilitate identification of an external port associated with the reception of the data frame. Applicable networks include linear topology, ring topology, star topology, Ethernet, ROCKWELL NEO, EtherNet/IP, one or more LANs, etc. Configuration can be via a USB device or an interface. | 07-31-2014 |
20140244037 | RECOGNITION-BASED INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION CONTROL WITH PERSON AND OBJECT DISCRIMINATION - The present disclosure generally relates to a method for performing industrial automation control in an industrial automation system may include detecting, via a sensor system, positions and/or motions of one or more humans and/or one or more objects in an industrial automation system and distinguishing, via a programmed computer system, between one or more humans and one or more objects based upon the detected positions and/or motions. The method may then include implementing a control and/or notification action based upon the distinction. | 08-28-2014 |
Gary Dan Dotson, Muskego, WI US
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20100079386 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE HAVING MULTIPLE TOUCH COMBINATORIAL INPUT - A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system comprises a user interface, a processing system, and a machine interface. The user interface displays a multi-state enable option graphic selectable by a first touch from a user, that, when the first touch is maintained, enables a multi-state mode of a state option graphic having a plurality of modes comprising a single-state mode and the multi-state mode, displays the state option graphic selectable by a second touch from the user, and receives the second touch from the user selecting the state option graphic. If the state option graphic is in the multi-state mode when selected, the processing system processes the second touch to select a state option from a plurality of state options corresponding to a plurality of operation states of a machine. If the state option graphic is in the single-state mode when selected, the processing system processes the second touch to select the state option from a single state option corresponding to a single operation state of the machine. The machine interface transfers a control instruction to operate the machine in an operation state corresponding to the state option. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079499 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE HAVING MULTIPLE TOUCH TREND MANIPULATION CAPABILITIES - A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system comprises a machine interface, a processing system, and a user interface. The machine interface receives operational data associated with an operation of a machine. The processing system processes the operational data associated with the operation of the machine to determine a trend in the operational data. The user interface displays a graphical representation of the trend, and receives a first user input and a second user input simultaneously on a surface of the user interface. The processing system processes the first user input and the second user input to determine a change in the trend. The user interface displays a graphical representation of the change in the trend. | 04-01-2010 |
20100083110 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE HAVING MULTIPLE TOUCH DISPLAY NAVIGATION CAPABILITIES - A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system comprises a user interface and a processing system. The user interface displays a plurality of machine systems in an automation environment having a plurality of automation information, displays an information menu indicating a plurality of information types associated with the plurality of machine systems, receives a first touch on a surface of the user interface selecting an information type from the plurality of information types, and, while receiving the first touch, receives a second touch on the surface of the user interface selecting a machine system from the plurality of machine systems. The processing system processes the first touch and the second touch to select from the plurality of automation information an automation information associated with the selected information type and the selected machine system. The user interface displays the selected automation information. | 04-01-2010 |
20130087665 | DISPLAY MOUNTING TECHNIQUES - The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display. | 04-11-2013 |
Gerald A. Dotson, Brier, WA US
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20090178009 | Nesting navigator user interface control - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting data using a nesting navigator are provided. Example embodiments provide a nesting navigator that allows a user to navigate seamlessly between different views/aggregations of data using a uniform interface. In one embodiment, the nesting navigator is a universal period selector that allows a user to select a point in time, a period in time, or a range using one or more nest control viewers tailored to such purpose. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-09-2009 |
20090183104 | Multi-mode viewer control for viewing and managing groups of statistics - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting performance indicators using numeric data and interpretive information are provided. Example embodiments provide a stat-pac viewer control that allows a user to toggle seamlessly between a numeric view of performance data and an interpreted view, the interpreted view presenting value judgments associated with the data. In one embodiment, the interpreted view is based at least in part upon one or more rules for interpreting the numeric data as belonging to one or more zones, each zone corresponding to a ring of an archery target representation. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-16-2009 |
20090183106 | Multi-mode viewer control for viewing a series of statistical values - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting a series of values of statistical data using numeric data and interpretive information are provided. Example embodiments provide a stat viewer control that allows a user to toggle seamlessly between a numeric view of the data and an interpreted view, the interpreted view presenting value judgments associated with the data. In one embodiment, the interpreted view is based at least in part upon one or more rules for interpreting the numeric data as belonging to one or more zones, each zone corresponding to a background emanating from a ring of an archery target representation. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-16-2009 |
J. Dennis Dotson, Madison Lake, MN US
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20090178009 | Nesting navigator user interface control - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting data using a nesting navigator are provided. Example embodiments provide a nesting navigator that allows a user to navigate seamlessly between different views/aggregations of data using a uniform interface. In one embodiment, the nesting navigator is a universal period selector that allows a user to select a point in time, a period in time, or a range using one or more nest control viewers tailored to such purpose. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-09-2009 |
20090183104 | Multi-mode viewer control for viewing and managing groups of statistics - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting performance indicators using numeric data and interpretive information are provided. Example embodiments provide a stat-pac viewer control that allows a user to toggle seamlessly between a numeric view of performance data and an interpreted view, the interpreted view presenting value judgments associated with the data. In one embodiment, the interpreted view is based at least in part upon one or more rules for interpreting the numeric data as belonging to one or more zones, each zone corresponding to a ring of an archery target representation. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-16-2009 |
20090183106 | Multi-mode viewer control for viewing a series of statistical values - Methods, systems, and techniques for presenting a series of values of statistical data using numeric data and interpretive information are provided. Example embodiments provide a stat viewer control that allows a user to toggle seamlessly between a numeric view of the data and an interpreted view, the interpreted view presenting value judgments associated with the data. In one embodiment, the interpreted view is based at least in part upon one or more rules for interpreting the numeric data as belonging to one or more zones, each zone corresponding to a background emanating from a ring of an archery target representation. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and it is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-16-2009 |
Jeffrey M. Dotson, Fort Worth, TX US
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20080290044 | Chlorine Dioxide-Based Water Treatment System For On-Board Ship Applications - An on-board ship water treatment system includes such features as drinking water purification and ballast water treatment. The on-board ship water treatment system includes an on-board ship water treatment vessel. A chlorine dioxide generator is fluidly connected to the on-board ship water treatment vessel. The chlorine dioxide generator includes a chlorine dioxide gas source and an absorption loop for effecting the dissolution of chlorine dioxide into a liquid stream. The absorption loop is fluidly connected to the chlorine dioxide gas source. A gas transfer assembly is interposed between the chlorine dioxide gas source and the absorption loop. | 11-27-2008 |
Jennafer Dotson, South San Francisco, CA US
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20110105464 | PHOSPHOINOSITIDE 3-KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods of using compounds of Formula Ia and Ib for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110172216 | PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINE PI3K INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compounds of Formula I, and including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting lipid kinases including p110 alpha and other isoforms of PI3K, and for treating disorders such as cancer mediated by lipid kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
Jennafer Dotson, Belmont, CA US
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20080269210 | PHOSPHOINOSITIDE 3-KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compounds of Formulas Ia-d where X is S or O, mor is a morpholine group, and R | 10-30-2008 |
20120035208 | PYRAZOLOPYRIDINE PI3K INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compounds of Formula (I), and including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting lipid kinases including p110 alpha and other isoforms of PI3K, and for treating disorders such as cancer or inflammation mediated by lipid kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula (I) for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120171199 | TRICYCLIC PI3K INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Tricyclic PI3k inhibitor compounds of Formula I with anti-cancer activity, anti-inflammatory activity, or immunoregulatory properties, and more specifically with PI3 kinase modulating or inhibitory activity are described. Methods are described for using the tricyclic PI3K inhibitor compounds of Formula I for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, organisms, or associated pathological conditions. | 07-05-2012 |
20150051201 | BICYCLIC PYRAZOLE LRRK2 SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS - Compounds of formula I: | 02-19-2015 |
20150079081 | TRICYCLIC P13K INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Tricyclic PI3k inhibitor compounds of Formula I with anti-cancer activity, anti-inflammatory activity, or immunoregulatory properties, and more specifically with PI3 kinase modulating or inhibitory activity are described. Methods are described for using the tricyclic PI3K inhibitor compounds of Formula I for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, organisms, or associated pathological conditions. | 03-19-2015 |
Kristy Dotson, Lombard, IL US
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20100198699 | Nutrition system - The nutrition system provides a customized nutritional and dietary plan for a user, based upon a calculated nutritional and metabolic profile of the user. The nutrition system includes a nutritional website and an online nutrition questionnaire. A nutritional and metabolic profile of the user is calculated based upon responses to the questionnaire. The user is further provided with a plurality of plate designs to select from. Once the user's plate design has been selected and the user's nutritional and metabolic profile has been calculated, a kit including the plate is formed and provided to the user. The plate has indicia formed thereon including a selected one of the plurality of plate designs and, further, including a plurality of demarcated regions. Each region represents a distinct nutritional food group, where dimensions of each region are dependent upon the calculated nutritional and metabolic profile of the user. | 08-05-2010 |
Lane Edison Dotson, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150008226 | Waste Container Stabilization System - A waste container stabilization system for stabilizing a waste container for easy insertion and removal of trash bags. The waste container stabilization system generally includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall extending upwardly from the base and an interior cavity formed by the base and the at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall has an upper edge surrounding an upper opening within the container, and wherein the at least one sidewall, and at least one suction cup attached to a bottom surface of the base, wherein the at least one suction cup is removably attachable to an upper surface of a floor using negative fluid pressure. | 01-08-2015 |
Larry D. Dotson, Midland, MI US
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20140311089 | BOTTLE CAPPING CHUCKS - The capping industry has many variations in each cap that is placed on containers. It is very critical that a capping chuck have the ability to adapt quickly and easily to each and every cap that is available. The present invention uses the flexibility in its construction to grasp all variations to the caps without the need for expensive and time consuming shut downs. The present capping chuck meets these ever expanding changes within the industry. | 10-23-2014 |
Leslie Chan Dotson, New Rochelle, NY US
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20100270188 | Computer carring, cooling and support device - A combined carrying, cooling and support device for a portable electronic unit is provided, the device including: a flexible cushioned cooler having a base portion, an angled side portion disposed at an acute angle relative to the base portion, and an integrated cooling fan; an attachment mechanism disposed about the periphery of the flexible cushioned cooler; and an upper cover removably attachable to the flexible cushioned cooler by the attachment mechanism, wherein the flexible cushioned cooler is configured to form an elongated cooling air channel between its base portion, its at least one angled side portion, and a bottom surface of the portable electronic unit. | 10-28-2010 |
Leslie Chan Dotson, Carson, CA US
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20120106141 | GRAPHIC LIGHT MODULE FOR USE WITH PORTABLE DEVICE - A graphic light module for use with portable device includes a case body, a graphic light block, and a power supply unit. The case body is combined with the outer casing of the portable device and has an accommodating space. The graphic light block is replaceably disposed in the accommodating space. The graphic light block includes a light-permeable film, an image component combined with the light-permeable film, and a light emitting component. The power supply unit is disposed inside the case body and is electrically coupled to the light emitting component to allow the light emitting component to emit light in order to display a graphic image of the image component. | 05-03-2012 |
Lindsey M. Dotson, Portland, OR US
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20110208343 | Tracking and Marking Specimens Having Defects Formed During Laser Via Drilling - A method and system increase processed specimen yield in the laser processing of target material that includes multiple specimens formed on a common substrate. Preferred embodiments implement a feature that enables storage in the laser processing system a list of defective specimens that have somehow been subject to error during laser processing. Once the common substrate has been completely processed, the system alerts an operator to the number of improperly processed specimens and gives the operator an opportunity to run a software routine, which in a preferred embodiment uses a laser to scribe a mark on the top surface of each improperly processed specimen. | 08-25-2011 |
Matthew Dotson, Chicago, IL US
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20150310768 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THYROID SURGERY SIMULATION - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device for simulating a thyroid surgical procedure. The device can include a removable neck model configured to be accepted into a body model. The removable neck model can include a thyroid model that includes a first lobe and a second lobe connected by an isthmus, at least four parathyroid gland models arranged posterior to the thyroid model and spread between the lobes, and a nerve model. The nerve model can include a first superior laryngeal nerve model arranged medial and posterior to the first lobe, a second superior laryngeal nerve model arranged medial and posterior to the second lobe, a first recurrent laryngeal nerve model arranged medial and posterior to the first lobe, and a second recurrent laryngeal nerve model arranged medial and posterior to the second lobe. | 10-29-2015 |
Michael E. Dotson, Greenville, SC US
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20100047493 | Polyurethane - A polyurethane that is a reaction product of reaction components, the reaction components comprising (a) a polyol; (b) a polyisocyanate selected from an aromatic, alicyclic or aliphatic polyisocyanate or combinations thereof; (c) a mixture of chain extenders that includes (i) a chain extender having a sulfur bridge in an amount of between 1 and 30 weight percent of the total mixture of claim extenders and (ii) a main chain extender, wherein the chain extender having a sulfur bridge. The chain extender having a sulfur bridge may be characterized as R | 02-25-2010 |
Michael Edward Dotson, Greenville, SC US
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20120318417 | STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED, NON-PNEUMATIC WHEEL WITH CONTINUOUS LOOP REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY - A non-pneumatic wheel is provided having a continuous loop reinforcement assembly that can support a load and have performance similar to pneumatic tires. Various configurations of a non-pneumatic wheel, including variations of the continuous loop reinforcement assembly, are provided. One or more resilient spacers can be positioned with the continuous loop reinforcement assembly and can be configured for the receipt of a matrix material. | 12-20-2012 |
20130069273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A SPACER BETWEEN ANNULAR REINFORCEMENT BANDS - A method is provided for making an annular reinforcement structure having inner and outer reinforcement bands maintained in concentric alignment by a resilient spacing element positioned between the bands. The method includes the steps of placing the spacing element against the inside face of the outer reinforcement band and compressing the spacing element with a jig, adjacent the top edge of the outer reinforcement band. The spacing element is sufficiently compressed to allow the inner reinforcement band to slide into concentric alignment with the outer reinforcement band, with a minimum of deflection and/or distortion of the inner reinforcement band. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071582 | ANNULAR STRUCTURE HAVING MULTIPLE REINFORCEMENT BANDS - An annular reinforcement structure is provided having a first reinforcement band and a second reinforcement band in a spaced-apart, concentric relationship, and a cast-in-place core material positioned between the first and second reinforcement bands and bonded thereto. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071644 | ANNULAR REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE - An annular reinforcement structure is provided having an inner reinforcement band, an outer reinforcement band positioned around and concentric with the inner reinforcement band, and a cast-in-place polymer foam spacer, which maintains the spatial orientation of the inner and outer reinforcement bands. The annular reinforcement structure may be embedded in an elastomeric matrix material to provide stability, such as for belt for power transmission. | 03-21-2013 |
20130240097 | SPOKE EDGE GEOMETRY FOR A NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - The present invention provides improved spoke edge geometry for a non-pneumatic or hybrid tire that is less prone to fatigue when used. The present invention also provides a way to manufacture such geometry in a mold, In particular the spoke edge geometry is provided with a reduced cross-section that reduces the bending stresses locally and allows a unique mold construction that changes the placement and orientation of potential flash and reduces other potential molding flaws when a liquid such as polyurethane is introduced into the cavity of the mold to form a spoke. This change results in a reduction in the possibility of a stress riser being found near the edge of the spoke, enhancing the durability of the tire. | 09-19-2013 |
20130278044 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE WITH REINFORCEMENT BAND SPACER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A non-pneumatic tire and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. More particularly, a non-pneumatic tire having a reinforcement structure with one or more spacers is provided along with a method of placement of a spacer between reinforcing bands of a non-pneumatic tire. A jig can be used to facilitate placement of the spacer. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278045 | ANNULAR STRUCTURE HAVING MULTIPLE REINFORCEMENT BANDS - A non-pneumatic wheel with reinforcement bands that provide structural support for the wheel and a method of manufacture of such a wheel are described. The reinforcement band forms part of an annular reinforcement structure that includes a core that is cast in place between annular reinforcement bands. The core can be impregnated with a matrix material. The matrix material can also be used to form one or more elements of the non-pneumatic wheel. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284329 | STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED NON-PNEUMATIC WHEEL WITH REINFORCEMENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A non-pneumatic wheel with reinforcement bands that provide structural support for the wheel and a method of manufacture of such a wheel are described. The reinforcement band forms part of an annular reinforcement structure that includes foam spacers positioned between the annular reinforcement band. The foam can be a reticulated foam into which a matrix material such as a polyurethane is introduced. The matrix material can also be used to form one or more features of the non-pneumatic wheel such as spokes, a mounting band, and a hub. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287982 | POLYURETHANE - A polyurethane that is a reaction product of reaction components, the reaction components comprising (a) a polyol; (b) a polyisocyanate selected from an aromatic, alicyclic or aliphatic polyisocyanate or combinations thereof; (c) a mixture of chain extenders that includes (i) a chain extender having a sulfur bridge in an amount of between 1 and 30 weight percent of the total mixture of claim extenders and (ii) a main chain extender, wherein the chain extender having a sulfur bridge. The chain extender having a sulfur bridge may be characterized as | 10-31-2013 |
Michael W. Dotson, Binghamton, NY US
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20090217227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARALLEL PROCESSING OF SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP DESIGNS - In one embodiment, the invention is a method and apparatus for parallel processing of semiconductor chip designs. One embodiment of a method for processing a semiconductor chip design includes flattening a netlist corresponding to the semiconductor chip design, performing logic clustering on one or more logic elements incorporated in the flattened netlist to generate one or more clusters, partitioning the semiconductor chip design in accordance with the one or more clusters, and designing the individual partitions in parallel. | 08-27-2009 |
20090271752 | Legalization of VLSI circuit placement with blockages using hierarchical row slicing - A hierarchical method of legalizing the placement of logic cells in the presence of blockages selectively classifies the blockages into at least two different sets based on size (large and small). Movable logic cells are relocated first among coarse regions between large blockages to remove overlaps among the cells and the large blockages without regard to small blockages (while satisfying capacity constraints of the coarse regions), and thereafter the movable logic cells are relocated among fine regions between small blockages to remove all cell overlaps (while satisfying capacity constraints of the fine regions). The coarse and fine regions may be horizontal slices of the placement region having a height corresponding to a single circuit row height of the design. Cells are relocated with minimal perturbation from the previous placement, preserving wirelength and timing optimizations. The legalization technique may utilize more than two levels of granularity with multiple relocation stages. | 10-29-2009 |
Nathan A. Dotson, Port Ewen, NY US
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20090212819 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING CIRCUITS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method for modifying an integrated circuit and integrated circuits are provided. The method includes: providing an integrated circuit design comprising a plurality of circuit books having a first threshold voltage; and replacing at least one of the plurality of circuit books with at least one gate array book having a second threshold voltage that is lower than the first threshold voltage. | 08-27-2009 |
Patrick L. Dotson, Kokomo, IN US
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20100008054 | Solder interface between integrated connector terminals and printed circuit board - A process for electrically and mechanically attaching a connector to a printed circuit board contained in a housing involves steps of providing a housing member having an electrical connector integrally extending through a wall of the housing member; providing a circuit board having an electrical contact pad and a solder bump on the electrical contact pad; positioning the printed circuit board on the housing member with the solder bump contacting the terminal to form a pre-assembly; liquefying the solder bump; and re-solidifying the solder bump to establish attachment of the connector to the printed circuit board. Liquefying the solder bump and re-solidifying the solder bump can be achieved using either a conventional reflow technique in which the entire sub-assembly is heated, or a hot bar apparatus may be employed to selectively heat thermally conductive pads that are in thermal contact with solder bumps on the printed circuit board. | 01-14-2010 |
Richard S. Dotson, Sarasota, FL US
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20090066024 | Board Game - A flexible game board and carrying pouch for holding game playing pieces and the game board itself which is easily deployed for playing and compactly restorable within the carrying pouch. The game board is formed of a flexible sheet defining a game board face for receiving the game pieces thereon when said game board is spread and placed atop a support surface for play. The carrying pouch, also formed of flexible sheet material as a unit with the game board and defines an interior volume with an elongated opening. One edge of the opening is connected to and extends from one margin of the flexible sheet whereby the opening faces toward said game board. The interior volume is sized and arranged to receive the game board, when folded or wadded up, and the game pieces. A drawstring or closure connected around or with the opening encloses the flexible sheet and the game playing pieces after being placed into the interior volume. | 03-12-2009 |
Robert S. Dotson, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20130079759 | Ophthalmic Phototherapy Device and Associated Treatment Method - An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing. | 03-28-2013 |
Robert S. Dotson, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20080269730 | Ophthalmic Phototherapy Device and Associated Treatment Method - An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing. | 10-30-2008 |
Ryan Dotson, Sparks, NV US
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20120038902 | ENHANCEMENT OF RANGE MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION USING IMAGERY - This invention provides a method for computing hybrid range measurements wherein range measurements of a target are obtained along with at least two images of the target and the location and the orientation of the images. Hybrid range measurements are computed based on the range measurements and the images. | 02-16-2012 |
Sean Dotson, Sarasota, FL US
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20090166153 | Conveyor for a preparation machine used to orient objects - The invention relates to a conveyor which can be used to route oriented objects, such as caps, covers, lids, etc. from a finishing machine of the type comprising a belt, a vibrating bowl or other. The inventive conveyor consists of a module ( | 07-02-2009 |
Stanton Dotson, Woodland, CA US
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20110010102 | Methods and Systems for Sequence-Directed Molecular Breeding - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants. | 01-13-2011 |
Stanton Dotson, Roseville, CA US
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20100293663 | Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement - Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties. | 11-18-2010 |
20120117865 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS - A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20130123113 | METHODS FOR SEQUENCE-DIRECTED MOLECULAR BREEDING - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants. | 05-16-2013 |
Stanton Dotson, Chesterfield, MO US
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20090136938 | METHODS FOR SEQUENCE-DIRECTED MOLECULAR BREEDING - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants. | 05-28-2009 |
20100263087 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait. | 10-14-2010 |
20110217700 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait. | 09-08-2011 |
20130167257 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method of evaluating seeds for a desired trait, for example, for facilitating germplasm improvement activities, etc., generally includes removing tissue samples from individual seeds using an automated seed sampler without affecting germination viability of the seeds, analyzing the tissue samples for one or more characteristics indicative of a desired trait, and selecting the sampled seeds that include the desired trait. | 06-27-2013 |
Stanton B. Dotson, Roseville, CA US
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20110203012 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE OF DIRECTED RECOMBINATION IN PLANT BREEDING - The invention provides novel uses of sequence-specific or sequence-directed endonucleases for molecular plant breeding. The invention also provides novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of an endonuclease with plant expression and transformation elements. Plants and derivatives thereof produced by such methods are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120227131 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 09-06-2012 |
Stephen Dotson, Montara, CA US
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20100184056 | Sample collection and measurement in a single container by back scattering interferometry - This invention provides a device and method for collection and analysis of heterogeneous samples in a single sample container by back scattering interferometry. The sample container is configured to allow collection of a heterogeneous sample, such as blood, from a subject, separation of insoluble materials, such as blood cells by, for example, centrifugation, and mounting on a back scattering interferometer for analysis. In certain embodiments the container is a capillary tube and the interferometer comprises a mounting to hold the capillary tube in position for analysis. The device and method allow point-of-care analysis of samples. | 07-22-2010 |
20100188665 | Methods and systems for interferometric analysis - This invention provides methods and devices for analyzing interference patterns. The methods include fitting a Gaussian distribution to a cross correlation of two patterns from interferometric analysis of a liquid at a first and second time; identifying a positional shift of the pattern by comparing a selected value of the Gaussian distributions of the pattern at the first and second times; and determining a change in refractive index of the liquid from the positional shift. In another aspect, a method of extending the dynamic range of an interferometric data set is provided that comprises linearizing the data set, for example, using the arcsine function. | 07-29-2010 |
20100291700 | Analysis of membrane component interactions - Devices and methods for detecting interaction between components associated with lipid membranes and analytes are described herein. In certain methods, a surface of a compartment of a device is coated with a material that attaches to lipid membrane from a sample. An analyte is introduced and interaction is detected, for example, by back scattering interferometry. In another method, a surface is passivated with a material that does not bind a lipid membrane. A sample is introduced that contains a membrane comprising a component for testing and an analyte. Interaction is detected. In a third method, a channel is filled with a first liquid that does not comprise a lipid membrane. A bolus of a second liquid that comprises a membrane comprising a component for testing and an analyte is introduced under laminar flow conditions so that a leading edge of the second liquid does not completely displace the first liquid in a sensing area that is interrogated by optical methods, for example, a laser. Interaction between the analyte and the component is detected. | 11-18-2010 |
Stephen Dotson, Nashville, TN US
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20100027008 | On-Chip Polarimetry for High-Throughput Screening of Nanoliter and Smaller Sample Volumes - A polarimetry technique for measuring optical activity that is particularly suited for high throughput screening employs a chip or substrate ( | 02-04-2010 |
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Stephen Dotson, Lubbock, TX US
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20140065640 | Interferometric Detection Using Nanoparticles - This invention provides methods and systems for detecting interaction between members of a binding pair. The method involves associating one member of the binding pair with a nanoparticle and detecting the interaction between the two molecules by back-scattering interferometry. | 03-06-2014 |
Thomas E. Dotson, Belle, MO US
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20100090051 | AUTOMATED DEREELER - An automatic dereeler includes a rocker arm that is movable between various positions to indicate the relative tension on a continuously supplied material. A sensor detects the rocker arm position which is transmitted to a controller. The controller actively controls a motor to either increase or decrease the resistive torque on a rotating axel that carries the continuous material. | 04-15-2010 |
Thomas L. Dotson, Woodburn, KY US
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20110146989 | Apparatus and method for abrasive jet perforating and cutting of tubular members - An apparatus for abrasive jet cutting comprises an abrasive jet perforating tool coupled rotatably to a tubing string and a horizontal indexing tool coupled connectably to the perforating tool. A tubing swivel, an extension tool with protective sleeve, and an anchor may also be used. A method for abrasive jet cutting comprises determining well parameters for a well; assembling, according to the well parameters, the apparatus for abrasive jet perforating; and using the perforating tool to perforate tubular members in the well. A horizontal indexing tool is used to rotate the perforating tool and the perforating tool is used to cut tubular members in the well. An extension tool with a protective sleeve is used to protect the apparatus. A tubing swivel may be used to allow the perforating tool to rotate freely and an anchor may be used to prevent the perforating tool from moving vertically. | 06-23-2011 |
20120217011 | Apparatus and method for high pressure abrasive fluid injection - A system for injecting high pressure abrasive fluid into an abrasive jet tool in a wellbore comprises an abrasives hopper; a slurry tank connected to the abrasives hopper; a low pressure abrasive pump connected to the slurry tank; a first high pressure vessel connected to the low pressure pump through a first high pressure valve; a high pressure non-abrasive pump connected to the first high pressure vessel through a second high pressure valve; and an abrasive jet tool connected to the first high pressure vessel through a third high pressure valve. | 08-30-2012 |
20140069648 | Apparatus and method for isolating flow in a downhole tool assembly - An apparatus for isolating fluid flow in a bottomhole tool assembly comprises a generally cylindrically shaped flow tube with a side, a top, and a bottom; an upper ball seat connected to the top of the flow tube; a lower ball seat connected to the bottom of the flow tube; a plurality of openings in the side of the flow tube; a tapered inner diameter in the upper ball seat, acting as a ball valve; a tapered inner diameter in the lower ball seat, acting as a ball valve, smaller than the tapered inner diameter in the upper ball seat; an upper sub attached to the bottomhole tool assembly; a lower sub attached to the bottomhole tool assembly; shear pins connecting the upper ball seat to the upper sub; and a limiting pin in the lower sub below the lower ball assembly. | 03-13-2014 |
20140102705 | Apparatus and method for abrasive jet perforating - An apparatus for performing abrasive jet perforating in a well comprises a generally cylindrically shaped tube with a side, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a plurality of smooth holes drilled into the side of the tube; abrasive jets mounted in at least some of the plurality of smooth holes; protective plates mounted in the side of the tube and surrounding the abrasive jets to hold the abrasive jets in place; wafers recessed into pockets on the protective plates and surrounding the abrasive jets to protect the abrasive jets from damage due to rebound of abrasive-carrying fluid slurry ejected by the abrasive jets; and fasteners securing the protective plates to the side of the tube and positioned away from the rebound of abrasive-carrying fluid slurry ejected by the abrasive jets. | 04-17-2014 |
20150075793 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR JET PERFORATING AND CUTTING TOOL - A system and method for jet perforating within a well are disclosed. A jet perforating tool configured to be lowered inside a production tubing string comprises a tool body with a passage, an inlet in the upper section, perforating jets in the lower section, and a stepped outer diameter configured to seat on a production tubing string restriction such as a seat nipple. The tool may be lowered into the production tubing string without the need to trip the production tubing string in and out of the wellbore. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083424 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH PRESSURE ABRASIVE FLUID INJECTION - A system for injecting high pressure abrasive fluid into an abrasive jet tool in a wellbore comprises an abrasives hopper; a slurry tank connected to the abrasives hopper; a low pressure abrasive pump connected to the slurry tank; a first high pressure vessel connected to the low pressure pump through a first high pressure valve; a high pressure non-abrasive pump connected to the first high pressure vessel through a second high pressure valve; and an abrasive jet tool connected to the first high pressure vessel through a third high pressure valve. | 03-26-2015 |
20150267514 | PRESSURE ACTUATED FLOW CONTROL IN AN ABRASIVE JET PERFORATING TOOL - There is disclosed herein a method and apparatus for using rupture pins to selectively open jets on a jet perforating tool. Rupture pins inserted in jets within a jet perforating tool are configured to rupture at pre-designed thresholds, thereby opening the jet to begin a perforating job, or to circulate fluid through the tool. Also disclosed are systems and methods for holding the rupture pins within the tool prior to rupture. | 09-24-2015 |
Thomas L. Dotson, Woodbum, KY US
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20100212903 | Apparatus and method for abrasive jet perforating - A abrasive jet perforating tool comprises a generally cylindrically shaped tube with a side, an upper portion, and a lower portion; a plurality of holes tapped and threaded into the side of the tube; threaded abrasive jets mounted in at least some of the plurality of threaded holes; protective plates mounted on the side of the tube around the abrasive jets; gauge rings that slide onto an outer diameter of the upper portion and the lower portion of the tube; and a mechanical casing collar locator connected to the upper portion of the tube. | 08-26-2010 |
Zachary Dotson, West Henrietta, NY US
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