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Stephen W. Bany, Saint Paul, MN US
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20120211918 | METHOD FOR MAKING POLYLACTIDE FILMS - A method for forming a polylactide film includes the steps (a) through (c). In step (a), a treated tool surface is provided with a release coating. The treated tool surface is maintained at a predetermined temperature of about the glass transition temperature of the polylactide or higher. In step (b) the treated tool surface is contacted with a molten polylactide composition to provide a polylactide film The film is at least partially crystalline, and the crystallinity of the polylactide film is enhanced due to exposure of the molten polylactide composition to the treated tool surface at the predetermined temperature. In step (c) the polylactide film is removed from the treated tool surface. Additionally, a film is provided that is made by the foregoing method, and the film may be formed into an article or a part of an article. In some cases, the article is a disposable garment such as a diaper. In other cases, the article may be a tape made with the foregoing film, where the film includes first and second major surfaces and a layer of adhesive on at least one of the major surfaces. | 08-23-2012 |
Stephen W. Bany, St. Paul, MN US
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20110256338 | FILMS HAVING STRUCTURED SURFACE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A film, and method of producing, wherein the film ( | 10-20-2011 |
20140335299 | OLEFINIC BLOCK COPOLYMER BASED PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - Composition blends are prepared that are hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesives. The composition blends include at least one olefinic block copolymer, at least one elastomeric polymer, and at least one tackifying resin. The composition blends may also include additional components, such as for example, at least one plasticizer. The composition blends can be used to prepare articles, such as tapes, by disposing the hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesive blend composition on at least a portion of a substrate | 11-13-2014 |
Stephen W. Bedell, Iii, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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20150069333 | FLEXIBLE ACTIVE MATRIX DISPLAY - High resolution active matrix structures are fabricated using techniques applicable to flexible substrates. A backplane layer including active semiconductor devices is formed using a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate. The substrate is thinned using a layer transfer technique or chemical/mechanical processing. Driver transistors are formed on the semiconductor layer of the substrate along with additional circuits that provide other functions such as computing or sensing. Contacts to passive devices such as organic light emitting diodes may be provided by heavily doped regions formed in the handle layer of the substrate and then isolated. A gate dielectric layer may be formed on the semiconductor layer, which functions as a channel layer, or the insulator layer of the substrate may be employed as a gate dielectric layer. | 03-12-2015 |
20160099297 | FLEXIBLE ACTIVE MATRIX DISPLAY - High resolution active matrix structures are fabricated using techniques applicable to flexible substrates. A backplane layer including active semiconductor devices is formed using a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate. The substrate is thinned using a layer transfer technique or chemical/mechanical processing. Driver transistors are formed on the semiconductor layer of the substrate along with additional circuits that provide other functions such as computing or sensing. Contacts to passive devices such as organic light emitting diodes may be provided by heavily doped regions formed in the handle layer of the substrate and then isolated. A gate dielectric layer may be formed on the semiconductor layer, which functions as a channel layer, or the insulator layer of the substrate may be employed as a gate dielectric layer. | 04-07-2016 |
Stephen W. Belch, Sr., Creswell, NC US
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20150335355 | CALLOUS SCRAPER - A callous remover includes a spherical shaped device; an abrasive surface over the spherical shaped device; at least two supports along a circumference of the spherical shaped device; openings between the supports; and a means for mounting along the circumference of the spherical shaped device. The means for mounting includes two opposing screws along the circumstance of the spherical shaped device. | 11-26-2015 |
Stephen W. Borsani, Wadsworth, OH US
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20150321153 | FLUIDIZING NOZZLE OR BUBBLE CAP ASSEMBLY FOR AIR DISTRIBUTION GRID - A bubble cap assembly for an air distribution grid includes a stem having a top region and a bottom region, a bubble cap connected to the top region of the stem, a membrane having an opening, the bottom region of the stem communicating with the opening; a flange connected to the bottom region of the stem; at least one clamp for pressing the flange against the membrane, and a gasket squeezed between the flange and the membrane by the clamp to provide an air-tight connection between the flange and the membrane. | 11-12-2015 |
Stephen W. Brookshier, Enfield, CT US
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20120199564 | POWDER-DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR LASER-CLADDING - Powder-delivery apparatus for delivering powdered cladding-material into the vicinity of a laser-beam spot includes a plurality of powder-delivery modules. Each of the modules is arranged to receive the cladding-material and deliver the cladding-material through a plurality of nozzles. The position of the nozzles in the modules with respect to the laser-beam spot is adjustable in three Cartesian axes. The modules are selectively removable from, and attachable to the apparatus. Nozzles in any one of the modules can be selectively prevented from delivering cladding-material. | 08-09-2012 |
Stephen W. Chung, Florissant, MO US
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20150034220 | HIERARCHICAL SELF-ASSEMBLED ENERGETIC MATERIALS AND FORMATION METHODS - An energetic nanocomposite includes fuel nanoparticles and oxidizer nanoparticles covalently bonded to negatively charged functionalized graphene sheets. A preferred example includes Al fuel nanoparticles and Bi | 02-05-2015 |
Stephen W. Dansie, Sandy, UT US
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20080289562 | HYDROFOIL BLADE GUARD - A foil guard for sporting devices having hydrofoils covers the exposed edges of the foils and thereby prevents damage to persons or property from accidental contact with the foils. The guard may include cords or elastics to secure the guard to the foils, and may float in water to prevent loss of the guard. | 11-27-2008 |
Stephen W. Dean, Hamilton CA
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20110133451 | FLANGE ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY - The invention is directed at joint assembly which includes a first part and a second part to be assembled together. The first and second part are secured together via a set of fasteners and a set of attachment portions. The set of attachment portions cooperate with one of the first or second parts and receive the set of fasteners. | 06-09-2011 |
20140319828 | FLANGE ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY - The invention is directed at joint assembly which includes a first part and a second part to be assembled together. The first and second part are secured together via a set of fasteners and a set of attachment portions. The set of attachment portions cooperate with one of the first or second parts and receive the set of fasteners. | 10-30-2014 |
Stephen W. Delise, Jr., West Islip, NY US
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20120290619 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS - A method, system and apparatus is provided for identifying pharmaceutical products. A database of known pharmaceuticals is provided with links to virtual 3D models of each pharmaceutical. When a pill needs to be identified, an image of the pill is transmitted to the database CPU. The CPU screens out non-matching records and obtains perspective data. based on the orientation of the pill. The CPU manipulates a 3D model into the same perspective as the pill to facilitate identification. | 11-15-2012 |
20130319604 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTENDED CONTENT BOOKLET LABELS - A method for manufacturing an instructional booklet that folds away from a substrate. A multi-up book is provide having two or more booklets and a waste zone that share a common spine. The waste zone is adhered to a substrate that is larger than the booklets. An overlaminate is applied to secure the multi-up book to the substrate. The area between the booklets and the substrate is devoid of adhesive. Subsequently, the waste zone is die cut and removed along with the overlaminate and substrate leaving completed labels with booklets. The substrate can be adhered to a container without interference from the booklet. The booklet is held closed against the label by the overlaminate which extends beyond the substrate and booklet to adhere directly to the container. | 12-05-2013 |
20130334805 | EXTENDED CONTENT BOOKLET LABELS - An extended content booklet label having a substrate, a folded booklet and overlaminate. The overlaminate is applied to secure the multi-up book to the substrate. The area between the booklet and the substrate is devoid of adhesive so that the substrate can conform to the shape of a container without interference from the booklet. The booklet is held closed against the substrate by the overlaminate which extends beyond the booklet to adhere to the substrate or the container. The overlaminate can pivot away from the container to an open position where the booklet can be unfolded to access all of the pages. | 12-19-2013 |
20140059906 | EXTENDED CONTENT LABEL WITH NARROW OVERLAMINATE - An extended content label with a narrow overlaminate having a substrate, a leaflet and an overlaminate strip. The leaflet is adhered to a section of the upper surface of the substrate and has several overlying panels, longitudinally-extended accordion-type folds alternating along a top and bottom of each panel, and a perpendicular fold oriented normal to the longitudinal direction. The leaflet is a single sheet that is folded into a leaflet without the use of glue. The overlaminate strip is laminated across the entire longitudinal direction of the leaflet and laminated to another section of the upper surface of said substrate to form an extended content label. The height of the overlaminate strip is narrower than the leaflet so that all of the accordion-type folds extend beyond the overlaminate strip. | 03-06-2014 |
20140083603 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTENDED CONTENT BOOKLET LABELS - A method of manufacturing an extended content booklet label. A multi-up book includes folds that are parallel to the book's spine. The multi-up book is disposed on the label web and held in place by an overlaminate. The overlaminate, book log and labels are all pre-trimmed in the longitudinal direction. The web is moved passed cutting elements to progressively slit the web and trim the major web into minor webs in which the overlaminate, booklets and labels are trimmed in the width direction to have a common edge. | 03-27-2014 |
20150161917 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTENDED CONTENT BOOKLET LABELS - A method for manufacturing an instructional booklet mounted on a substrate. A multi-up book log is provided having two or more booklets and a waste zone that share a common spine. The book log is adhered to an overlaminate and progressively slit to form overlaminate strips having booklets adhered thereto. The overlaminate is applied to a substrate with the booklets retained therebetween. The overlaminate and substrate are die cut around the booklets. | 06-11-2015 |
20150367590 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTENDED CONTENT BOOKLET LABELS - A method of manufacturing an extended content booklet label. Sheets are parallel folded to form a spine of a multi-up book log. The book log is overlaminated with an overlaminate to a major web having a longitudinal direction so that the spine is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the web. The major web is continuously moved passed three or more longitudinally aligned cutting elements. Each cutting element cuts deeper than the previous cutting element for progressively slitting the major label web and overlaminated multi-up book log in the longitudinal direction only to form two or more minor webs. | 12-24-2015 |
20160031114 | PROGRESSIVE SLITTING APPARATUS - A slitting apparatus having an anvil cylinder with an outer cylindrical surface adapted to support the material as it conveys through the slitting apparatus. An in-line cutting assembly having a series of blades with cutting edges disposed within a. common plane that is oriented perpendicular to the cylinder's central axis. The cutting edges are arranged in an arcuate line that spirals inwardly toward the outer circumarential surface whereby the blades progressively slice the material so that the in-line cutting assembly forms a singular continuous slit. | 02-04-2016 |
Stephen W. Delise, Sr., Palm City, FL US
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20160096607 | INBOARD/OUTBOARD WITH PORTABLE OUTDRIVE - An apparatus for propelling a water craft including an outboard propulsion assembly having a removable configuration that can be mounted and demounted by hand without tools and a portable size so that it can be carried by an individual. | 04-07-2016 |
Stephen W. Fesik, Gurnee, IL US
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20090137585 | N-ACYLSULFONAMIDE APOPTOSIS PROMOTERS - N-Benzoyl arylsulfonamides having the formula | 05-28-2009 |
20100251392 | METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE DELIVERY OF EXOGENOUS AGENTS - This invention provides methods, compositions and kits for rapid determination of the delivery of exogenous agents both in vitro and in vivo, including without limitation siRNA, microRNA, a ribozyme or an antisence molecule, any of which may target, bind to, or inactivate the mRNA of the gene of interest expressed in the cells. The methods, compositions and kits utilize a promoter-reporter construct whereby successful non-viral nucleic acid delivery leads to an up-regulation of reporter signals thus providing a quantitative, sensitive and rapid means of detection, validation and monitoring. | 09-30-2010 |
Stephen W. Fesik, Nashville, TN US
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20100115635 | Methods for Assessing the Delivery of Exogenous Agents - This invention provides methods, compositions and kits for rapid determination of the delivery of exogenous agents both in vitro and in vivo, including without limitation siRNA, microRNA, a ribozyme or an antisense molecule, any of which may target, bind to, or inactivate the mRNA of the gene of interest expressed in the cells. The methods, compositions and kits utilize a promoter-reporter construct whereby successful non-viral nucleic acid delivery leads to an up-regulation of reporter signals thus providing a quantitative, sensitive and rapid means of detection, validation and monitoring. | 05-06-2010 |
20150336925 | SUBSTITUTED BENZOFURAN, BENZOTHIOPHENE AND INDOLE MCL-1 INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein. | 11-26-2015 |
Stephen W. Hymes, Briarcliff, TX US
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20080254629 | Composition and method used for chemical mechanical planarization of metals - Compositions for use in CMP processing and methods of CMP processing. The composition utilizes low levels of particulate material, in combination with at least one amino acid, at least one oxidizer, and water to remove a metal layer such as one containing copper to a stop layer with high selectivity. | 10-16-2008 |
Stephen W. Jordan, North Haven, CT US
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20140196899 | DEGRADABLE BALL SEALER - High strength, degradable ball sealer for temporarily sealing off lower zones in a wellbore from the flow of a fluid injected into the well. The degradable ball sealer may also seal openings formed through slidable packers or sleeves received within a tubing string in the well, from the flow of a fluid injected into the well. The ball sealer includes an aluminum-based alloy matrix containing gallium, with graphitic carbon particulate and salt particulate homogeneously distributed within the aluminum-based alloy matrix. | 07-17-2014 |
Stephen W. Koch, Tucson, AZ US
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20160087407 | NONEQUILIBRIUM PULSED FEMTOSECOND SEMICONDUCTOR DISK LASER - A surface-emitting semiconductor laser system contains at least one MQW unit of at least three constituent QWs, separated along the optical axis by a sub-wavelength distance. The MQW unit is located within the axial extent covered, in operation of the laser, by a half-cycle of the standing wave of the field at a wavelength within the gain spectrum of the gain medium; immediately neighboring nodes of the standing wave are on opposite sides of the MQW unit. So-configured MQW unit can be repeated multiple times and/or complemented with individual QWs disposed outside of the half-cycle of the standing wave with which such MQW unit is associated. The semiconductor laser further includes a pump source configured to input energy in the semiconductor gain medium and a mode-locking element to initiate mode-locking. | 03-24-2016 |
Stephen W. Laguette, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120010703 | INTRAOCULAR LENSES HAVING A VISIBLE LIGHT-SELECTIVE-TRANSMISSIVE-REGION - Intraocular lenses are provided having a visible-light selective transmissive zone defined therein. The visible light-selective transmissive zone can be located near the lens center and designed to reduce the transmission of any wave-length of visible light specifically light in the blue light region having wavelength between approximately 400 λ to 550 λ. In one embodiment he IOLs are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is a yellow dye. | 01-12-2012 |
20140012375 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH OUTER SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An intraocular lens for insertion into the capsular bag of an eye contains an optic, an outer periphery, and an outer support structure. The optic has a periphery and centered about an optical axis. The outer periphery is disposed about the optic and configured to engage an equatorial region of the capsular bag of an eye. The outer support structure is disposed along the periphery and spaced from the optic with voids outer support structure and the optic. The intraocular lens further comprises a first intermediate member and a weakened region disposed along the outer periphery between the outer support structure and the first intermediate member. The first intermediate member operably couples the optic and the outer support structure. The weakened region is attached to, and configured to provide relative motion between, the outer support structure and the first intermediate member in response to the ciliary muscle of the eye. | 01-09-2014 |
Stephen W. Langish, Eastampton, NJ US
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20110258151 | System and Method for Resolving Gamma-Ray Spectra - A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device. | 10-20-2011 |
Stephen W. Langish, Easthampton, NJ US
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20100280980 | System and Method for Resolving Gamma Ray Spectra - A system for identifying radionuclide emissions is described. The system includes at least one processor for processing output signals from a radionuclide detecting device, at least one training algorithm run by the at least one processor for analyzing data derived from at least one set of known sample data from the output signals, at least one classification algorithm derived from the training algorithm for classifying unknown sample data, wherein the at least one training algorithm analyzes the at least one sample data set to derive at least one rule used by said classification algorithm for identifying at least one radionuclide emission detected by the detecting device. | 11-04-2010 |
Stephen W. Lee, San Jose, CA US
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20080292255 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure can include a light delivery device. The light delivery device comprises an optical fiber that is located in a lumen of a shaft suitable for insertion into the hollow anatomical structure and has a fiber tip located proximal of a distal end of the shaft during treatment of the hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus can further include a liquid source for providing a liquid flow over the optical fiber at a predetermined liquid flow rate. | 11-27-2008 |
20110166518 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - A method of performing therapy on tissue using a medical apparatus. The apparatus includes a shaft configured for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure (HAS) and has a tissue sensor and a therapeutic energy application device both located on the shaft. The method comprises: receiving electrical power at a first power level and directing the first-level power to the tissue sensor and not to the therapeutic energy application device, thereby enabling tissue sensing with the tissue sensor; receiving electrical power at a second power level higher than the first-level power; and, in response to receipt of the second-level power, directing the second-level power to the therapeutic energy application device, thereby enabling performance of therapy on the tissue with the therapeutic energy application device. Additional methods and apparatus are disclosed as well. | 07-07-2011 |
20110166519 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - A method of performing therapy on tissue using a medical apparatus. The apparatus includes a shaft configured for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure (HAS) and has a tissue sensor and a therapeutic energy application device both located on the shaft. The method comprises: receiving electrical power at a first power level and directing the first-level power to the tissue sensor and not to the therapeutic energy application device, thereby enabling tissue sensing with the tissue sensor; receiving electrical power at a second power level higher than the first-level power; and, in response to receipt of the second-level power, directing the second-level power to the therapeutic energy application device, thereby enabling performance of therapy on the tissue with the therapeutic energy application device. Additional methods and apparatus are disclosed as well. | 07-07-2011 |
20120330226 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND/OR INTRODUCTION OF ANATOMICAL IMPLANT - Apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure (HAS). The apparatus comprises a storage unit and an elongate vascular implant stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end. The apparatus further comprises a pushrod at least partially stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end coupled to the implant, and a pushrod drive unit configured to advance the pushrod distally and thereby deliver the implant. The pushrod drive unit includes a drive member having a grip portion that engages the pushrod, and an actuation portion extending from the grip portion. | 12-27-2012 |
20130085514 | ROTATING OCCLUSION TREATMENT SYSTEM - An occlusion treatment device for the treatment of a body lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device includes a catheter and a debriding mechanism that is configured and dimensioned for axial movement through the catheter and is extendable beyond a distal end of the catheter. The debriding mechanism includes a head assembly with a debriding tip having an outer surface with at least one aperture formed therein, wherein at least one of the apertures is complemented by a corresponding debriding member that extends outwardly from the outer surface of the debriding tip and directs debris from the occlusion through the at least one aperture to facilitate removal of the debris from the lumen. The debriding mechanism is rotatable to effect debriding of the occlusion. | 04-04-2013 |
20140133814 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure can include a light delivery device. The light delivery device comprises an optical fiber that is located in a lumen of a shaft suitable for insertion into the hollow anatomical structure and has a fiber tip located proximal of a distal end of the shaft during treatment of the hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus can further include a liquid source for providing a liquid flow over the optical fiber at a predetermined liquid flow rate. | 05-15-2014 |
20150094752 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING AND COMPACTING A BODILY IMPLANT - Bodily implants that can be compacted in a distal-to-proximal direction, and which facilitate repositioning of the implant after compaction. The implants include at least one pull string for expanding the implant in a radial direction while compacting the implant in the longitudinal direction. Where multiple pull strings are provided, they can be secured to the implant at spaced locations along the implant length, and pulled successively to compact the implant in a distal-to-proximal direction. A guide member may also be provided to receive the pull strings and facilitate longitudinal compaction. | 04-02-2015 |
Stephen W. Lesbirel, Rothesay CA
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20090122879 | TRANSIENT VIDEO ANOMALY ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SYSTEM - A system and method for detecting and analyzing transient video anomalies in AV broadcast networks includes AV signal monitors associated with each decoding device in the network for continuously monitoring AV signals received by their associated video decoding device for detecting signal anomalies which are outside predetermined signal parameter levels during normal operation of the broadcast network. | 05-14-2009 |
20130111535 | TRANSIENT VIDEO ANOMALY ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
Stephen W. Mamber, Annandale, VA US
Stephen W. Morro, Reno, NV US
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20090054149 | MULTIPLE MONETARY TYPE GAMING MACHINE WITH CASH CONVERSION FUNCTIONALITY - A gaming machine connected in a gaming network or operating as a stand-alone machine, is capable of accepting two or more currencies for wager game play. The machine operates internally using a native monetary type and converts non-monetary bills to native amounts in the form of restricted or cashable credits. The multiple currency capability of the machine is utilized to encourage the use of restricted credits by adjusting conversion rates, payback tables, and the like. These features, combined with the use of restricted credits, also enable ways to monitor abuse and illegal activity on the gaming machine and implement ways to limit losses by a player. Certain post-conversion processes are used to ensure that the player is returned non-converted amounts. The gaming machine has additional hard and soft meters to process multiple monetary types. | 02-26-2009 |
20120094748 | MULTIPLE MONETARY TYPE GAMING MACHINE WITH CASH CONVERSION FUNCTIONALITY - A gaming machine connected in a gaming network or operating as a stand-alone machine, is capable of accepting two or more currencies for wager game play. The machine operates internally using a native monetary type and converts non-monetary bills to native amounts in the form of restricted or cashable credits. The multiple currency capability of the machine is utilized to encourage the use of restricted credits by adjusting conversion rates, payback tables, and the like. These features, combined with the use of restricted credits, also enable ways to monitor abuse and illegal activity on the gaming machine and implement ways to limit losses by a player. Certain post-conversion processes are used to ensure that the player is returned non-converted amounts. The gaming machine has additional hard and soft meters to process multiple monetary types. | 04-19-2012 |
Stephen W. Najmy, Midland, MI US
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20100096326 | METHOD TO CONTROL REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE BIOFOULING IN MUNICIPAL WATER PRODUCTION - A method of treating water for municipal use comprises treating the feedwater stream on the feed side of a reverse osmosis membrane with a non-oxidizing, bromine-containing biocide in the substantial absence of a reducing agent, such that biofouling of the membrane is reduced or prevented, and measuring the produced water stream on the permeate side for the presence of bromine-containing compounds. Advantages may include preservation of the membrane, production of water that meets applicable regulations for safe drinking, and simplified processing without additional steps to remove the biocide or its degradation products from the produced water. | 04-22-2010 |
Stephen W. Oneufer, Greenwood, SC US
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20090050457 | NETWORK PROTECTOR RETROFIT HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A retrofit operating handle assembly structured to allow a CM22 type circuit breaker to be operatively coupled to a MG 8 or 9 type circuit breaker tank is provided. The operating handle assembly includes a tank assembly, which is coupled to the MG 8 or 9 type circuit breaker tank, and a circuit breaker, which is coupled to the CM22 type circuit breaker. | 02-26-2009 |
20090152078 | SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR NETWORK PROTECTOR RETROFITS - A retrofit assembly structured to allow a CM22 type circuit breaker to engage, and be enclosed by, a CMD type circuit breaker tank is provided. The retrofit assembly includes a levering mechanism, a circuit breaker bus assembly having bus support members, and a door handle system structured to allow a user to actuate the circuit breaker contacts when the tank is closed. | 06-18-2009 |
20090191739 | ELECTRICAL BUSWAY AND COUPLING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A coupling assembly is provided for an electrical busway having a first section and a second section. The coupling assembly includes at least one housing having first and second ends. A plurality of electrical conductors extend through such housing and electrically connect the first and second sections of the electrical busway. A plurality of electrical insulators surround at least some of the electrical conductors. A first coupling member couples the first end of the at least one housing to the first section of the electrical busway, and a second coupling member couples the second end of such housing to the second section of the electrical busway. The at least one housing and the electrical conductors extending therethrough are flexible, and the housing is electrically grounded. The coupling assembly electrically connects the first and second sections of the electrical busway, without a number of separate termination boxes. | 07-30-2009 |
20110216508 | SYSTEM, NETWORK PROTECTOR ENCLOSURE, AND AUTOMATIC RACKING SYSTEM - A system includes an electrical enclosure having an inner volume and a door structured to open to expose the inner volume and structured to close to enclose the inner volume. A racking mechanism is disposed in the inner volume and includes a member movable in a first direction to a first position and an opposite second direction to a different second position. A network protector is carried by the racking mechanism and is movable thereby between a connect position in the inner volume corresponding to the first position of the member of the racking mechanism, and a test position in the inner volume corresponding to the different second position of the member of the racking mechanism. A control mechanism is structured to move the member of the racking mechanism between the first position and the different second position of the member responsive to a number of remote commands. | 09-08-2011 |
Stephen W. Oneufer, Fayetteville, NC US
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20150103472 | BUCKET ASSEMBLIES FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS (MCC) WITH DISCONNECT ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED MCC CABINETS AND METHODS - Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position. | 04-16-2015 |
Stephen W. Osmonson, Eagan, MN US
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20150285265 | Priming and Lubricating System and Method for Marine Pump Impellers - A marine pumping system includes a pump for providing a cooling fluid to, for example, an internal combustion engine. The pumping system includes a pump, a reservoir separate from and upstream of the pump for storing cooling fluid, and plumbing downstream of the pump configured to maintain cooling fluid in the reservoir during non-operation of the pump. The reservoir and plumbing configuration minimize dry run time of the pump. | 10-08-2015 |
Stephen W. Porges, Chicago, IL US
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20130303941 | Method and Apparatus for Evaluating Dynamic Middle Ear Muscle Activity - Provided are methods and devices for evaluating dynamic middle ear muscle activity in a subject. A probe is provided having a speaker and a microphone in sound-wave communication with an eardrum associated with the middle ear muscle of the subject. A sound wave is generated from the speaker and transmitted to the eardrum. The sound wave that is reflected is detected and a reflected sound wave property measured. The input sound wave may be comb input to fully extend ossicle movement in all available vibratory modes, thereby providing maximum information as to dynamic middle ear muscle activity. | 11-14-2013 |
Stephen W. Radons, Snohomish, WA US
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20090149901 | INTEGRATED EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION AND DEFIBRILLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATION - Integrated devices for performing external chest compression (ECC) and defibrillation on a person and methods using the devices. Integrated devices can include a backboard, at least one chest compression member operably coupled to the backboard, and a defibrillator module operably coupled to the backboard. The integrated devices can include physiological sensors, electrodes, wheels, controllers, human interface devices, cooling modules, ventilators, cameras, and voice output devices. Methods can include defibrillating, pacing, ventilating, cooling, and performing ECC in an integrated, coordinated, and/or synchronous manner using the full capabilities of the device. Some devices include controllers executing methods for automatically performing the coordinated activities utilizing the device capabilities. | 06-11-2009 |
20120116272 | COOPERATING DEFIBRILLATORS AND EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICES - Devices, methods, and software implementing those methods for providing communicating external chest compression (ECC) devices and defibrillation (DF) devices, where the ECC and DF devices can be physically separate from each other. Both ECC and DF devices are able to operate autonomously, yet able to communicate with and cooperate with another device when present. Some ECC and DF devices are adapted to be physically and/or electrically coupled to each other. One ECC device includes a backboard, a chest compression member, a communication module, controller, and at least one sensor, electrode lead or electrode. One DF device includes a defibrillator module, a controller, and a communication module that can communicate with the ECC communication module. The communicating ECC and DF devices may deliver ECC, pacing, defibrillation, ventilation, and cooling therapies, and may deliver instructions to human assistants, in a coordinated and cooperative fashion. | 05-10-2012 |
Stephen W. Sagon, Amherst, NH US
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20090299354 | CARDIAC ABLATION CATHETERS FOR FORMING OVERLAPPING LESIONS - Methods and instruments are disclosed for creating lesions in tissue, especially cardiac tissue, for treatment of arrhythmias and the like, by employing an elastic balloon and an energy emitter, which is independently positionable within the lumen of the instrument and adapted to project a series of spots of ablative energy through a transmissive region of the balloon to a target tissue site. The energy emitter preferably is configured such the spots of energy result in a series of lesions formed in the target tissue region when the emitter is activated, the lesions having an average area ranging from about 5 mm | 12-03-2009 |
20090326320 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING TISSUE DURING ABLATION PROCEDURES - Systems for visualizing cardiac tissue during an ablation procedure are provided. In general, the systems include an imaging module configured to measure absorbance data at first and second wavelengths wherein the ratio of these absorbance values identifies the nature of the tissue (e.g., lesion, de novo tissue, etc.). The imaging module can also include a video system having at least two chips with corresponding bandpass filters centered at the first and second target wavelengths. The system can also include a processor and/or video monitor for combining the images produced by the various chips, determining treated and non-treated tissue based on the ratio of absorbance values at the target wavelengths, and displaying images of the treatment area. Methods of visualizing cardiac treatment areas during ablation procedures are also provided herein. | 12-31-2009 |
20110082452 | CARDIAC ABLATION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF FEATURE - A cardiac tissue ablation system according to one embodiment includes an elongate catheter configured to deliver a distal end thereof to a patient's heart and an expandable member formed at the distal portion of the catheter. The expandable member has an elastic portion configured to conform to the shape of a target tissue region upon expansion. The system further includes an energy emitter movably disposed within a lumen of the catheter. The energy emitter is configured to deliver radiant ablative energy to the target tissue region. The system further includes a controller that includes a safety shut-off feature for automatically shutting off power to the energy emitter when a prescribed event occurs resulting in power to the energy emitter being stopped. | 04-07-2011 |
20120165815 | METHODS OF USING A CATHETER HAVING A BRAIDED CONDUCTIVE MEMBER - Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature. | 06-28-2012 |
Stephen W. Schinzing, Austin, CA US
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20140274552 | CVT VARIATOR BALL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - Hollow variator balls and methods of manufacturing hollow variator balls are disclosed. Certain methods include press forming of a cylindrical body into hollow sphere using counter rotating spherical dies, hot roll forming and skew rolling, and means of rotational support are coupled to the hollow spheres such as axles, half axles, or sleeves. | 09-18-2014 |
Stephen W. Searcy, College Station, TX US
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20110168037 | AUTONOMOUS MODULE BUILDER - A system and method for autonomously forming a biomass module, comprising a module builder and a control system. The method comprising autonomous operation the module builder to determine the location of biomass, transmitting data signals indicative of the biomass to the control system, and moving and compressing the biomass according to predetermined algorithms stored in the control system to produce a module. | 07-14-2011 |
Stephen W. Sofie, Bozeman, MT US
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20110045386 | Method For Making A Fuel Cell - The invention is a novel solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack comprising individual bi-electrode supported fuel cells in which a thin electrolyte is supported between electrodes of essentially equal thickness. Individual cell units are made from graded pore ceramic tape that has been created by the freeze cast method followed by freeze drying. Each piece of graded pore tape later becomes a graded pore electrode scaffold that subsequent to sintering, is made into either an anode or a cathode by means of appropriate solution and thermal treatment means. Each cell unit is assembled by depositing of a thin coating of ion conducting ceramic material upon the side of each of two pieces of tape surface having the smallest pore openings, and then mating the coated surfaces to create an unsintered electrode scaffold pair sandwiching an electrolyte layer. The opposing major outer exposed surfaces of each cell unit is given a thin coating of electrically conductive ceramic, and multiple cell units are stacked, or built up by stacking of individual cell layers, to create an unsintered fuel cell stack. Ceramic or glass edge seals are installed to create flow channels for fuel and air. The cell stack with edge sealants is then sintered into a ceramic monolithic framework. Said solution and thermal treatments means convert the electrode scaffolds into anodes and cathodes. The thin layers of electrically conductive ceramic become the interconnects in the assembled stack. | 02-24-2011 |
Stephen W. Steadings, Seneca, SC US
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20100187775 | LOCKING CHUCK - A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position. | 07-29-2010 |
20110266757 | LOCKING CHUCK - A chuck including a body having a tail section defining an annular shoulder and a nose section having an axial bore and angularly disposed passageways intersecting the axial bore. An O-ring is disposed in the annular shoulder and a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in the passageways. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with threads on the jaws. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each define a gripping surface thereon and one of the first and second sleeves is axially reciprocal on the body. The one of the first and second sleeves defines an annular groove on an inner surface thereof having a first shoulder and a second shoulder. The O-ring is received in the groove such that axial motion of the one of the first and the second sleeve is limited by abutment of the O-ring with said first and second shoulders. | 11-03-2011 |
Stephen W. Tallau, Amherst, NY US
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20130311719 | TARGET PATH SELECTION FOR STORAGE CONTROLLERS - A RAID controller attached to a storage network can detect the presence of multiple pathways to the same physical storage device. A path collection module can dynamically maintain all valid pathways to all attached storage devices. A path selection module can automatically and dynamically balance and rebalance desired paths to each storage device so as to simultaneously optimize data flow and provide continuity of I/O service throughout the attached storage network. | 11-21-2013 |
Stephen W. Threet, North Augusta, SC US
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20090056592 | COMBINED CARGO CARRIER AND PORTABLE TABLE - The present invention pertains generally to a combination cargo carrier for a vehicle and portable table. The cargo carrier may include a base connected to one or more wings that have a retracted position that occupies a smaller volume than an extended position. A stand removably connects to the cargo carrier to form the portable table. In particular embodiments, the cargo carrier may also include a cargo bag having a collapsible frame. | 03-05-2009 |
Stephen W. Trzeciak, Moorestown, NJ US
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20080270168 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SPONSORED BIOMEDICAL PRESENTATIONS - The disclosed methods and systems may broker blind exchanges between and/or among the parties in the process of creating sponsored biomedical education programs, such as commercial interest sponsors, presenters, hosts, and/or facilitators. Blinding may introduce a separation between a source of funding and a biomedical presentation being funded, effectively eliminating real and/or apparent financial conflicts of interest. In a blinding transaction, first data describing an aspect of a biomedical presentation may be received. The biomedical presentation may be associated with a presenter. Second data indicative of an intent of a sponsoring entity to sponsor delivery of the biomedical presentation may be received. The first data may be associated with the identity of the sponsor. An indication to deliver the biomedical presentation may be generated. The indication preferably does not disclose the identity of the sponsoring entity to the presenter. | 10-30-2008 |
Stephen W. Tsai, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140335300 | Tri-angle herringbone tape for composite panels - A fiber composite tape has a first two-layer strip having a first top layer with fibers angled at φ and a first bottom layer with fibers angled at 0, a second two-layer strip having a second top (or bottom) layer with fibers angled at −φ and a second bottom (or top) layer with fibers angled at 0, and a paper backing tape affixed to the two two-layer strips and joins them side-by-side at their edges to form a seam. | 11-13-2014 |
20150030805 | COMPOSITE BI-ANGLE AND THIN-PLY LAMINATE TAPES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - Various embodiments provide a bi-angle pliable tape for use in forming a composite laminate structure. The bi-angle pliable tape comprises: a longitudinal axis extending in a unidirectional machine direction; a first ply comprising fibers extending in a first orientation, the first orientation being offset relative to the longitudinal axis at a first angle of less than 30°; and a second ply comprising fibers extending in a second orientation, the second orientation being opposite the first orientation relative to the unidirectional machine direction. The first ply and the second ply are further secured substantially adjacently relative to one another by one or more yarns so as to provide a non-crimped configuration such that the bi-angle tape defines a pliable structure. Corresponding composite laminate structures and methods for making the same are provided. Composite laminate integrated bulkheads, containment rings, and penetration resistant articles and corresponding methods of making the same are provided. | 01-29-2015 |
Stephen W. Vanderlick, Andover, MN US
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20090204172 | Feedthrough assembly including sleeve - A feedthrough assembly is disposable in an aperture of, for example, a power source encasement. In various examples, the feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule, an insulator, a terminal conductor, and a sleeve. A portion of the terminal conductor extends through the ferrule thereby creating a portion internal to and a portion external to the encasement. The insulator is disposed within the ferrule and is sealably engaged with the terminal conductor portion extending through the ferrule. The sleeve is disposed over the internal portion of the terminal conductor and coupled thereto. In one example, the sleeve includes at least one notch on a sleeve first end or a sleeve second end, which may be used to weld or solder the sleeve to the terminal conductor. In another example, the sleeve includes a longitudinally extending void, which may be used to crimp the sleeve to the terminal conductor. | 08-13-2009 |
Stephen W. Vorley, Aberdeenshire GB
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20090108579 | COUPLING FOR CONNECTING TUBES WITH A NUT-RUNNER - A coupling for connecting pipes, having a seal, flanges, a threaded portion and a nut, where the end portion of the pipe is equipped with a concentric press surface located immediately proximal to the periphery of the pipe and designed to be able to take an axial pressure from a preloading tool, which pressure is distributed evenly or point-by-point about the periphery of the pipe. The preloading tool has two end sections connected to two or more rods, each rod being equipped with a hydraulic cylinder. | 04-30-2009 |
Stephen W. Wilson, Red Oak, TX US
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20160079644 | SITE PREPARATION FOR GUIDED SURFACE WAVE TRANSMISSION IN A LOSSY MEDIA - Aspects of a guided surface waveguide probe site and the preparation thereof are described. In various embodiments, the guided surface waveguide probe site may include a propagation interface including a first region and a second region, and a guided surface waveguide probe configured to launch a guided surface wave along the propagation interface. In one aspect of the embodiments, at least a portion of the first region may be prepared to more efficiently launch or propagate the guided surface wave. Among embodiments, the portion of the first region, which may be composed of the Earth, may be treated or mixed with salt, gypsum, sand, or gravel, for example, among other compositions of matter. In other embodiments, the portion of the first region may be covered, insulated, irrigated, or temperature-controlled, for example. By preparing the site, a guided surface wave may be more efficiently launched and/or propagated. | 03-17-2016 |
Stephen W. Zlock, Redding, CT US
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20080312692 | Multi-level spinal stabilization system - Multi-level spinal stabilization devices, systems and methods are provided that include at least one multi-level connector, one elongated member with an enlarged head, at least one pedicle screw, and at least one mechanism that supports three degrees of rotational freedom relative to both the elongated member and the pedicle screw each. The mechanism may include universal joint mechanisms or ball and socket mechanisms. In the case of the ball and socket mechanisms, the enlarged head of the elongated member cooperates with a first socket member of the multi-level connector to define a dynamic junction that allows the socket member to move relative to the enlarged head of the elongated member while remaining engaged therewith. | 12-18-2008 |
20090177196 | Medical Instrument For Rod Positioning - Apparatus, systems and methods relating to manipulation, e.g. pivoting, of a rod-shaped element using a rod positioning assembly are disclosed. A rod-shaped element is initially gripped axially (relative to and) by a rod positioning assembly and then pivoted into a transverse orientation without pivoting the rod positioning assembly and/or releasing the rod-shaped element. Rod positioning assemblies include a handle element and a pair of jaw elements in communication therewith. The jaw elements are positioned distally relative to the handle element and the handle element is adapted to effect relative motion between the first and second jaw elements. The abutment faces of the jaw elements define a pair of axially aligned notches at or near the distal ends of the first and second jaw elements, a pair of traversely aligned central wells that define a circular opening that extends transversely across the jaw elements, and a pair of grooves that open up to a single transverse side of the jaw elements. | 07-09-2009 |