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Pete Adams, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20100065422 | AXIAL FLOW ELECTROLYTIC CELL - An axial flow electrolytic cell includes an outer layer made of a polyolefin material and formed as a tube. An outer layer liner lines an inside surface of the outer layer. The outer layer liner is formed as a metal tube. A middle layer is mounted inside the outer layer. The middle layer further includes a middle flow inlet and a middle flow outlet. The middle layer is formed as a metal tube. An inside layer is mounted inside the middle layer. The inside layer has an inside flow inlet and an inside flow outlet. The inside layer is formed as a middle tube. The first electrical connector is mounted to the middle layer at a middle layer connection. The first electrical connector passes through the outer layer and outer layer liner at an outer layer opening. A second electrical connector mounts to the outer layer liner and the inside layer. | 03-18-2010 |
Pete Agtuca, Auburn, WA US
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20110025057 | Exhaust Gas Power Recovery Apparatus and Flex Generator - An apparatus and method for generating electricity from relatively low velocity exhaust gas. The apparatus includes a plurality of axial flux generators perpendicularly mounted on a support ring that is axially aligned around the exhaust gas port opening. Each axial flux generator includes a plurality of radially aligned blades mounted on a rotating hub. The hub is mounted on a stationary axle supported above the support ring by brackets. Attached to the hub are two magnetic discs each with a plurality of magnets attached thereto. Located on the outside surface of each magnet disc is a flux disc that produces an inward force to hold the two magnet discs together. Mounted on the axle and located between the two magnetic discs is a fixed stator disc that includes three internal coil systems. When the exhaust gas moves through the exhaust port it interacts with the blades causing the two magnetic discs to rotate around the stator disc and thereby induces an electric current inside each coil system. The apparatus also includes an adjustable inverter that allows the operator to adjust the load on the generator so that the blower operates optimally. | 02-03-2011 |
20120007361 | Water Handling Environment Water Electric Generator - A variable volume and velocity water electric generator system for use in a narrow channel in which variable amounts of water flow. The system includes an electric generator/water wheel unit mounted on a rigid frame vertically aligned within the channel. The unit includes an electric generator and the water wheel assembly that are axially aligned. When the frame is vertically aligned and lowered into the channel, the water wheel assembly is transversely aligned in the channel and its fixed vanes optimally positioned into the path of the water flowing through the channel. The generator's outer casing is connected to an end plate on the water wheel assembly so that the outer casing and the water wheel assembly rotates as one unit. A programmable inverter is connected to the generator that measures the voltage output and controls the amperage load exerted on the electric generator to electrical power extracted from the water is optimized. The water wheel assembly is connected to an optional winch and a sensor that automatically lowers and raises the water wheel assembly on the frame according to the level of water flowing in the channel so that the vanes are optimally positioned in the flow of water | 01-12-2012 |
20120134824 | Lightweight, Collapsible Axial Wind Generator - A wind generator that includes a lightweight, collapsible blade assembly mounted on a supporting structure that holds the blade assembly in fixed position that is exposed to low to moderate winds. The blade assembly is coupled to the distal end of a drive shaft linked to a low RPM, axial magnetic generator designed to produce A.C. electric current when rotated at low speeds. The blade assembly is a cylindrical structure with a longitudinally axis. Coaxially aligned around the longitudinal axis is an outer blade component and an inner blade component. The outer blade component is a non-rotating structure which includes a plurality of directional blades designed to direct the wind into and towards the blades on the inner blade assembly. The inner blade component is designed to rotate inside the outer blade component and coupled to the generator's drive shaft. The blades on the inner and outer blade assemblies are made of flexible, lightweight material that enable them to be fully extend when exposed to low and moderate winds or collapse in the blade assembly when exposed to high winds or during repairs. Control mechanisms are provided for automatically extending and retracting the blades on the inner and outer blade components. | 05-31-2012 |
20120242084 | Collapsible Horizontal Axis Wind Generator - A low wind, lightweight horizontal axis wind generator with two adjustable rotor assemblies that include at least one set of lightweight blades that can be manually or automatically unfurled or furled in low, moderate and high winds. In one embodiment, each blade has an airfoil shape in cross-sectional with a rounded leading edge and a thin tailing edge. In a second embodiment, each blade is sail shaped made of one thin cover or panel that assumes a concave cup-like configuration in the wind. In both embodiments, the blade are made of lightweight flexible material supported by an inner frame. In one embodiment, the cover moves longitudinally over the inner frame. In the second embodiment, the cover moves laterally over the inner frame. The unfurling and furl of the blades are controlled by a voltage sensor that constantly measures the voltage output of the generator and/or by wind sensors. | 09-27-2012 |
20130183160 | WIND GENERATOR HUB ASSEMBLY WITH HYBRID SAIL BLADES - A high solidity hub assembly with lightweight, high efficiency, hybrid airfoil/sail blades. The hub includes at three to eight, blade mounting surfaces each with a radially extending blade. The blades are identical and wedge shaped and evenly distributed radially around the hub. Gaps are created between each blade. Each blade has an airfoil profile with a curved outer skin layer with a large curved leading edge and a flat trailing edge, similar to an airfoil. The outer skin layer is secured along its leading edge and removeably attached along its trailing edge to a lightweight internal frame. Each blade includes a transversely aligned end cap with optional louvers. The blades are oriented so that their outer skin layers face downwind and rotate in the direction of their leading edges. When wind flows against the inside surface of the skin layers, the blades act as a sail to produce thrust. | 07-18-2013 |
Pete Anderson, Houston, TX US
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20150080331 | GLUTAMINE & TREHALOSE COMPOSITIONS - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising glutamine and trehalose for treating side effects to oncology treatments are disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
Pete Bazan, Jr., Friendswood, TX US
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20130112435 | Completion Method for Stimulation of Multiple Intervals - A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Mechanical darts are designed for engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each mechanical dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of the specific flow control device associated with that mechanical dart. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112436 | Completion Method for Stimulation of Multiple Intervals - A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Hydraulic darts are designed for selective engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each hydraulic dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of a specific flow control device. | 05-09-2013 |
Pete Bisiules, Lagrange Park, IL US
Pete Blaschick, Henderson, NV US
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20140366260 | Safety Pool Cover - A pool cover that is adapted to rest directly on the surface of the pool water is provided. The present pool cover consists of a series of planar panels composed of transparent, durable plastic material and a flotation portion disposed about the periphery of the panels. The set of panels are preferably connected together by straps with hook and loop fastener material or other such connectors. When connected together, the plurality of panels form a single contiguous unit that is adapted to cover the entire surface area of a pool. The present pool cover is superior to conventional pool covers because it is adapted to bear weight, preventing children and pets from falling into the pool through the cover and becoming entangled in the collapsed flexible material. | 12-18-2014 |
Pete Bolenbaugh, Elkhart, IN US
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20090152832 | ANTI-SWAY TRAILER HITCH DEVICES - The present disclosure relates trailer hitch devices for towing a trailer behind a vehicle. The present disclosure provides a hitch and associated structures which provide an anti-sway function. More specifically, the present disclosure provides an anti-sway trailer hitch including an anti-sway device for the hitch, wherein the anti-sway device includes: a sway bar attachment member having a cammed surface; and a sway controller having a bias mechanism adapted to bias a travel axis of the trailer toward a travel axis of the towing vehicle through an interaction between the cammed surface of the sway bar attachment member and the bias mechanism. | 06-18-2009 |
Pete Borowsky, Yardley, PA US
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20110137744 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FACILITATING A TRANSACTION - A method and system facilitate a transaction via a network-based transaction facility. For example, a pre-order relating to an item is recorded in a database; a plurality of offers to sell the item is received; and a matching operation to detect a correspondence between the pre-order and the plurality of offers is automatically performed using processor-implemented logic. The pre-order is set to a reserve state in the database based on at least one offer of the plurality of offers matching the preorder, in which the reserve state reserves the at least one offer pending establishment of a transaction for the at least one offer. | 06-09-2011 |
20140052576 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING INTERACTIVE COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS AND SOCIAL NETWORK ACTIVITY - The disclosed subject matter includes an electronic commerce platform for a user to buy and sell goods and services, as well as a social network platform for a user to socially interact with other users. The combination of these two activities enables the user to solicit information online from other users of the system prior to buying or selling a product or service. The user can also share purchase information as well as information about favorite products, services, sellers, etc. with other users. This interconnected relationship between social connections and buying and selling activities support an entire new set of information available to the community of users of the system and greatly improves their purchasing and selling decision making processes. | 02-20-2014 |
Pete Bramhall, Bristol GB
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20140096188 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLICY GENERATION - One example provides a collaborative policy refinement service to aggregate policy inputs from organizational layers and to generate security policies that are consistent across the organizational layers. This includes an interactive policy component to facilitate collaborative interaction between the organizational layers and to facilitate determination of the security policies. | 04-03-2014 |
Pete Brushaber, Beaverton, MI US
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20120318810 | CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT - A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked. | 12-20-2012 |
Pete Bugas, Salisbury, MD US
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20100189961 | Poultry box - A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box. | 07-29-2010 |
20130042975 | Poultry box - A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box. | 02-21-2013 |
20130302546 | Corrugated water resistant box - A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box. | 11-14-2013 |
20140239052 | Repulpable corrugated box and process for making same - A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with an emulsion of hydrogenated triglyceride and styrene acrylic to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box. | 08-28-2014 |
20150251801 | Process for making repulpable corrugated box - A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with an emulsion of hydrogenated triglyceride and styrene acrylic to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box. | 09-10-2015 |
Pete Cabrinha, New Territories CN
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20150014486 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL BAR FOR A TRACTION WING - A control system for a traction wing includes a control bar having first and second ends. A first fixing arm is connected to each end of the bar. Each fixing arm has a fixing point for attachment of a respective wing control line. At least one of the fixing arms is an articulated arm that is pivotally connected to its end of the bar and is pivotable between a first position defining a first effective control bar length and a second position defining a second effective control bar length. | 01-15-2015 |
Pete Calderon, Jr., Mission Viejo, CA US
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20120025589 | SAFETY SEATBELT SYSTEM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN - A safety seatbelt system for pregnant women comprising: a ballistic nylon webbing restraint harness having a profile providing an open abdominal area for accommodating a developing fetus within the pregnant passenger; an attachment strap having a male end and a female end that wraps around a posterior region of a seat in a vehicle; a D-ring bracket; a neck engaging portion, such that a chest of the pregnant passenger is suitably restrained from forward movement in the event of a collision; at least two threadable clips to provide side adjustment; and a back strap. The restraint harness has a top female end and a bottom female end along with a male end. The restraint harness provides attachment points on both bottom sides of the restraint harness such that the restraint harness can be removably affixed to the OEM seatbelt assembly in the vehicle. | 02-02-2012 |
20120274056 | SAFETY SEATBELT SYSTEM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN - A safety seatbelt system for pregnant women comprising: a ballistic nylon webbing restraint harness having a profile providing an open abdominal area for accommodating a developing fetus within the pregnant passenger; an attachment strap having a female end that wraps around the posterior region of a seat in a vehicle; a chest and thigh engaging portion, such that a chest of the pregnant passenger is suitably restrained from forward movement in the event of a collision; at least two threadable clips to provide side adjustment; and a back strap. The restraint harness has a top female end and bottom male end along with several additional male ends. The restrain harness provides attachment points on both bottom sides of the restrain harness such that the restrain harness can be removably affixed to the OEM seatbelt assembly in the vehicle. | 11-01-2012 |
Pete Caravan, Cambridge, MA US
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20150078535 | Fiducial Markers and Related Methods - In part, the invention relates to fiduciary markers suitable for affixing to a patient that are detectable with respect an imaging modality such as MRI and methods of making the same. The markers include a paramagnetic material disposed therein that generates a distinguishable signal relative to a patient or other biological sample of interest during an imaging data collection session. Further, the markers demonstrate desirable signal to noise ratios across two or more MRI data collection procedures in one embodiment. The length of the markers is also adjustable by, for example, cutting or tearing a substrate upon which a substantially fluid-free region straddles a specified separation position on the substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
Pete Cauwood, Cambridge GB
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20100121291 | STOMA CLOSURE - A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool. | 05-13-2010 |
Pete Clark, Eagle, ID US
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20140328994 | POTATO CULTIVAR E12 - A potato cultivar designated E12 is disclosed. The invention relates to the tubers of potato cultivar E12, to the seeds of potato cultivar E12, to the plants of potato E12, to the plant parts of potato cultivar E12, to food products produced from potato cultivar E12, and to methods for producing a potato plant produced by crossing potato cultivar E12 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a potato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic potato plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from potato variety E12, to methods for producing other potato cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from potato cultivar E12 and to the potato plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar E12 with another potato cultivar. | 11-06-2014 |
20140328995 | POTATO CULTIVAR J55 - A potato cultivar designated J55 is disclosed. The invention relates to tubers of potato cultivar J55, to seeds of potato cultivar J55, to plants and plant parts of potato cultivar J55, to food products produced from potato cultivar J55, and to methods for producing a potato plant by crossing potato cultivar J55 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a transgenic potato plant and to the transgenic potato plants and parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato plants and plant parts derived from potato cultivar J55, to methods for producing other potato plants or plant parts derived from potato cultivar J55 and to the potato plants and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar J55 with another potato cultivar. | 11-06-2014 |
Pete Coldrey, Southampton GB
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20100270693 | Systems and Methods for Producing Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. Certain of the present systems include a contact lens mold forming station, a station for filling a contact lens mold section with a lens precursor composition and for placing a second mold section on the filled mold section to form a contact lens mold assembly, a curing station for forming a contact lens, a mold assembly separation station, and an extraction/hydration station. Certain of the present methods include forming a plurality of mold sections, placing a lens precursor composition on a surface of a first mold section, placing a second mold section on the first mold section, polymerizing the lens precursor composition, separating the first and second mold sections, removing the silicone hydrogel contact lens from one of the mold sections, extracting extractable components from the contact lens, and hydrating the contact lens. | 10-28-2010 |
Pete Dirksing, San Diego, CA US
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20100006314 | WATERPROOF ENCLOSURE FOR AUDIO DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided. | 01-14-2010 |
20120255092 | WATERPROOF ENCLOSURE FOR AUDIO DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided. | 10-11-2012 |
20140189923 | WATERPROOF ENCLOSURE FOR AUDIO DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Pete Duchine, Chandler, AZ US
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20120133386 | MAGNETIC FIELD SIMULATOR FOR TESTING SINGULATED OR MULTI-SITE STRIP SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system for testing a magnetic sensor has a plurality of coils, wherein the coils are positioned along perpendicular planes. A magnetic field is generated along each of the perpendicular planes when a current is sent to each of the plurality of coils. | 05-31-2012 |
Pete Elafros, Hickory, NC US
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20130287475 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR FILM FORMING FORMULATION FOR TEXTURED SURFACES - An applicator device for a film forming formulation and method of using the applicator device with a film forming formulation for obtaining sharp paint lines on textured surfaces is described. The applicator device comprises an applicator head having an adaptor and a supply reservoir having a neck for attachment to the adaptor of the applicator head. The applicator head comprises a brush comprised of aligned bristles with the bristles affixed in a brush retainer, a brush reservoir within the brush retainer for holding the film forming formulation within the applicator head, a flow orifice to provide flow of the film forming formulation to the brush reservoir, and an adaptor for attachment to a neck of the supply reservoir for supplying the film forming formulation. | 10-31-2013 |
20150099412 | FRAGRANCE ADHESIVE TAPE - An adhesive tape comprising a fragrance and a method of making the same. The adhesive tape may be a duct tape, for example. | 04-09-2015 |
Pete Erslev, Golden, CO US
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20120318361 | MANUFACTURING THIN FILMS WITH CHALCOGEN SPECIES WITH INDEPENDENT CONTROL OVER DOPING AND BANDGAPS - A method for synthesizing a thin film of CZTS such as for use as an absorber in a photovoltaic device. The method includes providing a substrate in a chamber, and, then, depositing a film of CZTS material on the substrate, the CZTS material comprising copper, zinc, tin, and at least on chalcogen species. The depositing includes tuning an optical bandgap of the film with heterovalent alloying. The depositing is performed at low temperatures with the substrate provided in the chamber free of direct/active heating. For example, the substrate may be maintained at a temperature below about 150° C. during the depositing of the film. The heterovalent alloying involves controlling deposition rates for the copper and the zinc to define a copper to zinc ratio set the optical bandgap such as a value between about 1.0 eV and about 2.75 eV. | 12-20-2012 |
Pete Fatone, Exton, PA US
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20120004601 | Interventional procedure drive and control system - A pumping system for use in medical applications where liquids must be infused and aspirated from a mammalian patient, and whose economics are such that it is cost effective to simply dispose of it after a single use. The system features positive displacement pump(s) such as reciprocating pump(s) containing a damping mechanism to dampen out the peaks and valleys in the fluid pressure that is pumped, which is important for preventing cavitation. The system furthermore features a shut-off valve on the extraction side so that certain injected fluids such as contrast medium, are not immediately pumped out of the patient. In a preferred embodiment, the system also features means for independently controlling the fluid pressure/volume on the infusion and extraction sides, self-priming capability, a continuous fluid path, and visual air bubble detection, with viewports located at important points in the fluid path, such as at pumps and valves. | 01-05-2012 |
Pete Gompert, Huntsville, UT US
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20150290499 | Cam Stem System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved camming stem system including a head member, a plurality of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes may be selectively rotatable between an extended state and a retracted state with respect to at least one axle of the head member. The connection system may create an elongated, substantially rigid region by intercoupling the head member with a loop. The connection system includes a cord continuously wrapped around the head member and loop. The continuous configuration of the cord around both the head member and the loop creates the necessary minimum tensile strength for operation of the camming system. The cord may be wrapped around a rivet or one or more axles of the head member. Independent regions of the cord may be spliced together to form the continuous configuration. | 10-15-2015 |
20160015094 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR INFLATABLE AVALANCHE PROTECTION - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, harness, and a container. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the use from impact and/or provide flotation during an avalanche. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The harness may be a backpack that enables a user to transport the system while engaging in activities that may be exposed to avalanche risk. The container is releasably coupled to the harness including a coupled and a separate state. The container independently includes a container chamber that is selectively enclosable by a container opening. The releasable coupling between the container and the harness may include a periphery zipper type coupling. | 01-21-2016 |
Pete Gregar, Chesterton, IN US
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20100294165 | CONSTANT CONTACT SIDE BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED HEAT DISSIPATION FOR A RAILCAR - A constant contact side bearing assembly for a railcar includes a housing having a base, a pair of mounting apertures formed through a thickness of the base, a generally cylindrical housing wall upstanding on the base, a pair of diametrically opposed channels, a pair of diametrically opposed openings and a guide member disposed centrally on and upstanding from an inner surface of the base. A cap is disposed for reciprocal axial movement relative to the housing. An elastomeric spring is disposed within a generally closed chamber formed by a combination of the housing and the cap. A pair of air passages is provided for dissipating heat generated during operation of the constant contact side bearing assembly. Each air passage is defined by a pair of aligned openings formed through a wall portion of the cap. Each opening may be disposed within a pocket provided within the cap wall. | 11-25-2010 |
Pete Harjunen, Nokia FI
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20100162764 | METHOD OF DEFLECTING CONVEYOR ROLLS INTENDED FOR BENDING GLASS PANELS, AND ASSEMBLY APPLYING THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method of longitudinally deflecting conveyor rolls intended for bending glass panels. The method includes deflecting the conveyor rolls during a glass-panel bending process by turning link member on which the ends of the conveyor rolls are mounted with bearings. In order to turn the link members of each conveyor roll, at least one link member is subjected to a force sufficient for its turning by a position-identifying electric drive. At least the other link member is subjected to a force sufficient for its turning by a second electric drive, which is controlled on the basis of position data provided by the position-identifying electric drive. The present invention relates also to an assembly applying the method for bending glass panels. | 07-01-2010 |
20100180637 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BENDING AND TEMPERING A GLASS PANEL - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for bending a glass panel. A heated flat glass panel is fed from a furnace onto a bending conveyor while the bending conveyor is in a straight configuration. The bending conveyor and the glass panel are arched to a desired curvature while the glass panel travels along the bending conveyor. An interpolating position-setting for the tempering conveyor's upstream end with respect to the tempering conveyor's bending radius is performed in such a way that a certain point at the tempering conveyor's upstream end coincides with a certain point at the bending conveyor's stationary downstream end. This position-setting is performed by moving the tempering conveyor in vertical and horizontal directions and by pivoting the tempering conveyor so as to change an angle between its center line of curvature and a vertical line. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186452 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BENDING AND TEMPERING A GLASS PANEL - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for bending a glass panel. A heated flat glass panel is fed from a furnace onto a bending conveyor while the bending conveyor is in a straight configuration. The bending conveyor and the glass panel are arched to a desired curvature while the glass panel travels along the bending conveyor. The bent glass panel is passed from the bending conveyor onto a tempering conveyor present as its extension, which has been previously arched to a desired curve as early as or even prior to having the flat glass panel received by the straight bending conveyor. | 07-29-2010 |
Pete Heinzelman, Norman, OK US
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20110319294 | STABLE, FUNCTIONAL CHIMERIC CELLOBIOHYDROLASE CLASS I ENZYMES - The present disclosure relates to CBH I chimera fusion polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and host cells for producing the polypeptides. | 12-29-2011 |
20150159187 | STABLE, FUNCTIONAL CHIMERIC CELLOBIOHYDROLASE CLASS I ENZYMES - The present disclosure relates to CBH I chimera fusion polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and host cells for producing the polypeptides. | 06-11-2015 |
Pete Heinzelman, Pasadena, CA US
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20100255542 | POLYPEPTIDES HAVING CELLULASE ACTIVITY - The present disclosure relates to CBH II chimera fusion polypetides, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and host cells for producing the polypeptides. | 10-07-2010 |
20100304464 | STABLE, FUNCTIONAL CHIMERIC CELLOBIOHYDROLASES - The present disclosure relates to CBH II chimera fusion polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and host cells for producing the polypeptides. | 12-02-2010 |
Pete Hill, Playa Del Rey, CA US
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20130324003 | RACE COURSE PLAY SET FOR FLOATING TOY VEHICLES - Playsets for use on a water surface, including a toy vehicle configured to travel along the water surface and a buoyant race course, where the race course includes a guide that defines the race course on the water surface, a start platform that supports the toy vehicle, a start gate that releases the toy vehicle from the start platform onto the water surface at the start of the race course, and a finish gate that marks the end of the race course. | 12-05-2013 |
Pete Hosokawa, Castro Valley, CA US
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20090319425 | Mobile Person-to-Person Payment System - A mobile payment platform and service provides a fast, easy way to make payments by users of mobile devices. The platform also interfaces with nonmobile channels and devices such as e-mail, instant messenger, and Web. In an implementation, funds are accessed from an account holder's mobile device such as a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant to make or receive payments. Financial transactions can be conducted on a person-to-person (P2P) or person-to-merchant (P2M) basis where each party is identified by a unique indicator such as a telephone number or bar code. Transactions can be requested through any number of means including SMS messaging, Web, e-mail, instant messenger, a mobile client application, an instant messaging plug-in application or “widget.” The mobile client application, resident on the mobile device, simplifies access and performing financial transactions in a fast, secure manner. | 12-24-2009 |
Pete Huening, Clayton, NC US
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20100014081 | Volume Phase Grating Spectrometers and Related Methods and Systems - A Spectrometer is provided including a camera and an axial symmetric camera mount configured to receive the camera and to rotate. The spectrometer furthers include an input for providing optical radiation to a spectrometer system; a diffraction grating for dispersing the optical radiation along a prescribed plane; at least one lens for focusing wavelength-dispersed light onto at least one array of a detector of optical radiation, wherein the camera has at least one linear array of elements for detecting optical radiation; a mechanical housing, wherein the axial symmetric camera mount is configured to couple the camera to the mechanical housing; and a means for rotating the camera coupled to the mechanical housing about an axis. Related systems and methods are also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
20110001928 | Systems for Imaging Structures of a Subject and Related Methods - Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject. | 01-06-2011 |
20120033227 | Compact Multimodality Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Systems and Related Methods and Computer Program Products - Systems for imaging a sample are provided. The system includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging portion having an associated OCT path defined by one set of optical elements between an OCT signal delivery optical fiber and the sample; an image capture portion having an associated image capture path defined by a second set of optical elements between an image capture device and the sample, different from the OCT path; and an illuminator portion having an associated illumination path defined by a third set of optical elements between an illumination source and the sample. The OCT path, the image capture path, and the illuminator path have at least one optical element in common, and the respective paths differ from each other by at least one optical element. The OCT path and the image capture path share a common intermediate conjugate image plane. Focal control is achieved for the OCT path and the image capture path concurrently through adjustment of one or more common optical elements distal to the common intermediate conjugate plane, such that focal control requires no differential adjustment between optical elements not in common to both paths. | 02-09-2012 |
20120162602 | Imaging Accessory Frame for Integration with an Operating Microscope - Some embodiments of the present inventive concept provide an accessory frame including an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging head. The accessory frame includes a mounting plate including a microscope field lens attachment port and a microscope field plate anchor pin. The mounting plate is configured to receive an intermediate field lens in the microscope field lens attachment port such that the accessory frame shares the mounting plate in common with an intermediate field lens. | 06-28-2012 |
20120224174 | Volume Phase Grating Spectrometers - A spectrometer is provided including a camera and an axial symmetric camera mount configured to receive the camera and to rotate. The spectrometer furthers include an input for providing optical radiation to a spectrometer system; a diffraction grating for dispersing the optical radiation along a prescribed plane; at least one lens for focusing wavelength-dispersed light onto at least one array of a detector of optical radiation, wherein the camera has at least one linear array of elements for detecting optical radiation; a mechanical housing, wherein the axial symmetric camera mount is configured to couple the camera to the mechanical housing; and a means for rotating the camera coupled to the mechanical housing about an axis. Related systems and methods are also provided. | 09-06-2012 |
20120242988 | Linearized Variable-Dispersion Spectrometers and Related Assemblies - Wavenumber linear spectrometers are provided including an input configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from an external source; collimating optics configured to collimate the received electromagnetic radiation; a dispersive assembly including first and second diffractive gratings, wherein the first diffraction grating is configured in a first dispersive stage to receive the collimated electromagnetic radiation and wherein the dispersive assembly includes at least two dispersive stages configured to disperse the collimated input; and an imaging lens assembly configured to image the electromagnetic radiation dispersed by the at least two dispersive stages onto a linear detection array such that the variation in frequency spacing along the linear detection array is no greater than about 10%. | 09-27-2012 |
20120274903 | Systems for Imaging Structures of a Subject and Related Methods - Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject. | 11-01-2012 |
20140020683 | Systems for Imaging Structures of a Subject and Related Methods - Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject. | 01-23-2014 |
20150103355 | Compact Multimodality Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Systems - Systems for imaging a sample are provided. The system includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging portion having an associated OCT path defined by one set of optical elements between an OCT signal delivery optical fiber and the sample; an image capture portion having an associated image capture path defined by a second set of optical elements between an image capture device and the sample, different from the OCT path; and an illuminator portion having an associated illumination path defined by a third set of optical elements between an illumination source and the sample. The OCT path, the image capture path, and the illuminator path have at least one optical element in common, and the respective paths differ from each other by at least one optical element. The OCT path and the image capture path share a common intermediate conjugate image plane. Focal control is achieved for the OCT path and the image capture path concurrently through adjustment of one or more common optical elements distal to the common intermediate conjugate plane, such that focal control requires no differential adjustment between optical elements not in common to both paths. | 04-16-2015 |
20150320312 | Imaging Accessory Frame for Integration With an Operating Microscope - An accessory frame for selectively coupling components to an optical microscope for imaging of a subject is provided. The optical microscope has a body including an undercarriage. The accessory frame includes a mounting plate that attaches to the undercarriage of the microscope. The mounting plate includes a first attachment port and a second attachment port. The first attachment port is configured to couple a first optical assembly in an optical path of the microscope between an objective lens of the microscope and the subject. The second attachment port is configured to couple a second optical assembly to the microscope body with at least a portion of the optical path of the second optical assembly being outside of the optical path of the microscope. | 11-12-2015 |
Pete Jones, Uetikon Am See CH
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20120140962 | DEACTIVATABLE HEARING DEVICE, CORRESPONDING HEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM - The hearing system ( | 06-07-2012 |
Pete Kajuch, Brookfield, WI US
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20090019636 | Diverter Spout - A diverter spout for alternatively supplying water to a bathtub or diverting water to a shower is provided with a rolling gate valve. The gate valve uses the force of flowing water to facilitate sealing, and there is a return spring to reset the gate valve. | 01-22-2009 |
20100276518 | Body Spray Nozzle - A compact body spray nozzle is disclosed that includes a spray face that can be tilted to suit the requirements of the bather. The spray face is coupled to a spray body housing that is tiltable about the exterior surface of an internal stem driver ball. The stem driver ball is also coupled to a ceramic disk valve, and flow to the spray face through the ceramic disk valve is controlled by rotating the stem driver ball. An internal key index can be used to select a range of flow from the ceramic disk valve. | 11-04-2010 |
20140138461 | SHOWER DEVICE - A multi-mode shower device. The shower device may provide an aerated spray mode and a non-aerated spray mode. The spray engine may include an elastomeric layer providing a spray face and defining an outlet and a support layer defining an opening, material of the elastomeric layer extending from the spray face and through the opening to provide an integrated seal on the opposite surface of the support layer. A conduit to one shower mode outlet may pass through a plenum for another shower mode, the conduit being completely surrounded by the plenum as the conduit passes through the plenum. The shower device may include a valve having a valve body defining a valve port in fluid communication with the inlet and a mode isolator adjacent the valve port. | 05-22-2014 |
20140263760 | SPLASHLESS SPRAY HEAD - A spray head for a sprayer includes a body portion that receives a supply of fluid and a head portion in fluid communication with the body portion. The head portion of the spray head includes an outer surface which includes a plurality of spray nozzles used to direct a high velocity fluid flow from the spray head and a plurality of spray holes arranged as an outer ring which concentrically surrounds the spray nozzles and directs a lower velocity curtain of water that substantially surrounds the high velocity fluid flow. The lower velocity curtain of water reduces splashing that may result from the high velocity spray directed from the spray nozzles. | 09-18-2014 |
Pete Kantzos, Chandler, AZ US
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20100233504 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A DUAL MICROSTRUCTURE IMPELLER - There is provided a method for fabricating a dual microstructure component that may in turn be machined to fabricate a rotary element such as an impeller characterized as capable of withstanding high heat conditions for use in a gas turbine engine. The method provides a nickel based superalloy suitable for application of an impeller in a gas turbine engine. The bore region is manufactured having a grain size finer than ASTM 10.0 and the body region is manufactured having a grain size coarser than ASTM 7.0. The bore region and the body region define a dual microstructure and an interface. | 09-16-2010 |
Pete Ksycki, Mcleansboro, IL US
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20140104081 | Mass Transit Safety Notification System and Device - A system and device that will notify roadway maintenance workers of an approaching mass transit vehicle and, conversely, will notify the operators and administrators of mass transit vehicles of roadway maintenance workers within the vicinity of an approaching section of track. | 04-17-2014 |
Pete Lombrozo, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20100171808 | System and Method for Enhancing Eye Gaze in a Telepresence System - A system for enhancing eye gaze in a telepresence system includes a plurality of local cameras coupled to at least one local display. Each local camera is directed to at least one respective local user section and operable to generate an image of the respective local user section. The system also includes a plurality of remote displays. Each remote display is operable to reproduce the local video image of the local user section. Within the system the plurality of remote displays and the plurality of local cameras are aligned such that when a first local user within a local user section looks at a target at least one remote display is operable to reproduce the local video image of the first user section comprising the first local user such that the eye gaze of the reproduced image of the first local user is directed approximately at a corresponding target. | 07-08-2010 |
Pete Mangosing, Santa Ana, CA US
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20150099950 | REGIONAL OXIMETRY SENSOR - A regional oximetry sensor has a sensor head attachable to a patient skin surface so as to transmit optical radiation into the skin and receive that optical radiation after attenuation by blood flow within the skin. The sensor includes windows that press into the skin to maximize optical transmission. A stem extending from the sensor head transmits electrical signals between the sensor head and an attached cable. In a peel resistant configuration, the stem is terminated interior to the sensor head and away from a sensor head edge so as to define feet along either side of the stem distal the stem termination. The stem interior termination transforms a peel load on a sensor head adhesive to less challenging tension and shear loads on the sensor head adhesive. | 04-09-2015 |
Pete Marascalco, Grenada, MS US
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20120144725 | Fishing line cutter - A fishing line cutter that is integral to a fishing pole. The fishing line cutter comprises a tubular section with an arcuate projection. The arcuate projection may extend from a same side as a reel mounted on the fishing pole. A spring means may springingly attach the arcuate projection to a slot. The slot can accommodate the arcuate projection upon depression into the fishing pole. An O-ring may be employed to slide along the fishing pole and facilitate depression of the arcuate projection. At least one sharpening means may be included in the fishing line cutter to maintain sharpness. | 06-14-2012 |
Pete Miikkola, Oulu FI
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20110286199 | Apparatus For An Electronic Device - An apparatus for an electronic device, the apparatus comprising a light-output region and a movable part, the movable part comprising an optical element and being movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration with respect to the light-output region; wherein the apparatus is arranged such that, in the closed configuration, the optical element at least partially overlies the light-output region and, in the open configuration, the optical element overlies the light-output region to a lesser extent than in the closed configuration, and wherein the optical element is arranged to alter a pattern of light emitted from the light-output region such that the light is emitted in a first light output pattern in the open configuration and in a second light output pattern in the closed configuration. | 11-24-2011 |
Pete Moceri, Macomb, MI US
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20100127529 | Vehicle storage cover assembly - A vehicle storage cover assembly includes a truck having a cab, a cab rear window, an open top cargo bed and a headboard, with the headboard being located below the cab rear window. A box frame is operatively mounted on the open top cargo bed; and a divider panel is operatively configured to be affixed within the box frame. A foldable cargo bed cover is operatively configured to mount on the box frame in at least one of a first partially open position, a second partially open position, a third partially open position, a fully closed position, or a stowed position. The foldable cargo bed cover is configured for stowage within a chamber defined by the box frame and the divider panel. | 05-27-2010 |
Pete Mountanos, Redmond City, CA US
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20140068652 | CONTENT CARRIED RATINGS BASED CONTROL - Example apparatus and methods concern selectively accepting or rejecting content based on ratings identifier information included in the content. Example apparatus and methods facilitate identifying a content fragment (e.g., f-MP4 fragment) to be rejected based on an identifier located in the fragment rather than information located in some external source (e,g., Event Information Table (EIT)). One example method includes identifying a fragment based on a ratings identifier encoded as a universally unique identifier (UUID) in the fragment and then selectively accepting or rejecting the fragment based on the rating. Rather than rely only on a predicted start time, a predicted end time, a predicted source, and a pre determined coarse-grained rating, example apparatus and methods may be better prepared to account for unanticipated start times, ending times, schedule changes, and source changes, and may provide finer grained user control based on ratings carried in content. | 03-06-2014 |
Pete Mountanos, Redwood City, CA US
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20140050459 | PROGRAM IDENTIFIER BASED RECORDING - Example apparatus and methods concern recording content based on program identifier information included in a fragment of the content. Example apparatus and methods facilitate identifying a content fragment (e.g., f-MP4 fragment) based on an identifier located in the fragment rather than information located in some external source (e.g., Event Information Table (EIT)). One example method includes identifying a fragment based, at least in part, on a program identifier (PI) encoded as a universally unique identifier (UUID) in the fragment and then selectively recording the fragment based, at least in part, on the PI. Rather than rely only on a predicted start time, a predicted start time, and a predicted channel, example apparatus and methods may be better prepared to account for unanticipated start times, ending times, schedule changes, channel changes, and other changes that may frustrate users. | 02-20-2014 |
Pete Nanos, Chicago, IL US
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20150278385 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING IMAGE REPORTS - Methods and systems for routing image reports. One method includes receiving a completed report for the image study from a report source, establishing a unique identifier for a set of images associated with the completed report and stored in an image repository accessible through an image viewer, storing the unique identifier and an identifier of the image viewer in an image directory, and automatically creating a link associated with the completed report, the link based on the unique identifier. The method also includes identifying a report destination for the completed report, and transmitting the completed report and the link to the report destination. In addition, the method includes, when a recipient selects the link, automatically identifying the image viewer based on the image directory, and automatically providing the recipient with access to the image viewer. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278446 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORDERING IMAGE STUDIES - Methods and systems for ordering image studies. One method includes receiving order information for an imaging procedure from a referring physician through a user interface remotely accessible over a network connection and automatically routing the order information to a report source. The method also includes receiving order status information from the report source and making the order status information available to the referring physician through the user interface. In addition, the method includes receiving a completed report for the imaging procedure from the report source, making the completed report available to the referring physician through the user interface, and making a set of images associated with the completed report available to the referring physician. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278463 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRE-AUTHORIZING IMAGE STUDIES - Methods and systems for pre-authorizing image studies. One method includes identifying an order for an imaging procedure requiring insurance pre-authorization, displaying the order to a first user through a user interface remotely accessible over a network connection, and receiving an assignment of the order to a second user from the first user. The method also includes displaying the order to the second user through the user interface, displaying a plurality of tasks for obtaining the insurance pre-authorization for the order to the second user through the user interface, wherein one of the plurality of tasks includes receiving a pre-authorization code for the order, and tracking, with the server, completion of each of the plurality of tasks by the second user through the user interface. The method also includes providing information regarding the completion of each of the plurality of tasks to the first user through the user interface. | 10-01-2015 |
Pete Nassos, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150065937 | Bandage - A self-adhering bandage comprising: a carrier strip; adhesive layer disposed thereon; a gauze strip located approximately centrally on the carrier strip; a release paper covering the gauze strip and held in place by its adhering contact with the adhesive, thus forming a laminate; and an indicia incorporated in the adhesive layer that is transferable from the adhesive layer and a user's skin, when the bandage is removed from the user's skin. | 03-05-2015 |
Pete O'Heeron, Houston, TX US
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20140044682 | GENERATION OF CARTILAGE EX VIVO FROM FIBROBLASTS - Embodiments of the invention encompass the ex vivo production of cartilage from chondrocytes differentiated from fibroblasts or stem cells. In particular embodiments, fibroblasts are subjected to conditions to produce chondrocytes in the form of cartilage tissue, for example cartilage having a desired shape. In at least some embodiments, a mold for the desired shape of the cartilage is produced from imaging of a body region of an individual in need thereof, and the fibroblasts are seeded in the mold with particular conditions. | 02-13-2014 |
20140314726 | FIBROBLASTS FOR TREATMENT OF DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for differentiating cells, including human fibroblasts, into chondrocyte-like cells via in vivo mechanical strain. In particular aspects, fibroblasts are delivered to a joint, such as an intervertebral disc, following which the fibroblasts differentiate into chondrocyte-like cells to treat dysfunction of cartilage therein, including to repair degenerated discs, for example. The fibroblasts that do not differentiate to chondrocytic cells because of the location of the cells, as in the fissures of annulus, or other biomechanical and biochemical micro-environment factors, may produce fibrous matrix molecule(s) in aiding tissue repair and regeneration in both nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus. In certain aspects, the fibroblasts prior to delivery to the individual are managed in the absence of growth factors, in vitro mechanical strain, and/or matrix molecules, for example. | 10-23-2014 |
20140377231 | ADIPOSE CELLS FOR CHONDROCYTE APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions for differentiating cells, including adipose cells, into chondrocyte-like cells via in vitro, ex vivo, and/or in vivo mechanical strain. In particular aspects, adipose cells or re-differentiated adipose cells that are chondrocyte-like cells, are delivered to a joint or are shaped into cartilage. In some embodiments, the adipose cells may be delivered to a joint, such as an intervertebral disc, following which the cells differentiate into chondrocyte-like cells to treat dysfunction of cartilage therein, including to repair degenerated discs, for example. In certain aspects, the cells prior to delivery to the individual are managed in the absence of growth factors, in vitro mechanical strain, and/or matrix molecules, for example. | 12-25-2014 |
Pete Olsen, Mequon, WI US
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20160040469 | Methods and Systems to Indicate the Status of Door Operations - Example methods and systems to indicate the status of door operations are disclosed. An example door system includes a door panel having a leading edge to be moved in a travel direction between an open position and a closed position relative to the doorframe. The door panel to block the passageway when the leading edge is at the closed position. The door panel to unblock the passageway when the leading edge is at the open position. The example door system also includes a series of lights distributed along the travel direction proximate the doorframe. The example door system further includes a controller to switch the lights between a first state and a second state to provide a visual effect of movement corresponding to the operating status of the door system. | 02-11-2016 |
Pete Paasivirta, Espoo FI
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20120112908 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Notifications - An approach is provided for managing and rendering notifications (i.e., notifications from one or more sources). A notification manager receives one or more requests for rendering one or more notifications at a device. In response to the one or more requests, the notification manager determines one or more notification policies at a device. Further, the notification manager determines one or more schedules for rendering the one or more notifications and causes, at least in part, rendering of the one or more notifications. | 05-10-2012 |
Pete Pihko, Lexington, MA US
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20100261491 | COMMUNICATION NETWORK TERMINAL SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF APPLICATIONS - A method includes transferring data between a mobile station for communicating over a mobile communications network and a server in the Internet having a connection to the mobile communications network. The transfer of data includes providing at least a portion of a page on the Internet in the form of code, the code including a telephone number of the mobile station as hidden information, receiving the code in the mobile station in a first user message where the first user message is a short message service message, and interpreting the code in the mobile station to cause the mobile station to display information corresponding to the page on the Internet on the mobile station, wherein the information to be displayed on the mobile station does not include the hidden information. | 10-14-2010 |
20120258745 | COMMUNICATION NETWORK TERMINAL SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF APPLICATIONS - A method includes transferring data between a mobile station for communicating over a mobile communications network and a server in the Internet having a connection to the mobile communications network. The transfer of data includes providing at least a portion of a page on the Internet in the form of code, the code including a telephone number of the mobile station as hidden information, receiving the code in the mobile station in a first user message where the first user message is a short message service message, and interpreting the code in the mobile station to cause the mobile station to display information corresponding to the page on the Internet on the mobile station, wherein the information to be displayed on the mobile station does not include the hidden information. | 10-11-2012 |
Pete Proner, Pendleton, SC US
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20080264541 | POLYURETHANEUREA SYSTEM - A polyurethaneurea system that includes in some embodiments Parts A and B reaction components for a polyurethaneurea, wherein an exemplary embodiment provides a Part A that comprises between 55 and 75 wt. % of an oligomeric polyol, between 3 and 7 wt. % of an aromatic diamine chain extender, and between 0.1 and 1.5% of a reactivity catalyst; Part B includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of a short aromatic diisocyanate and between 5 and 35 wt. % of an aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer that is the reaction product of a short aromatic diisocyanate and a diol. The polyurethaneurea system may further comprise an elastomer-surface activator comprising a second short aromatic diisocyanate and a second aromatic diisocyanate prepolymer, wherein at least one of the second diisocyanates may be the same as at least one of the diisocyanates of Part B. | 10-30-2008 |
Pete Ristola, Lammi FI
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20100059510 | APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE HEATING OF PLANAR PRODUCTS - In a microwave heating apparatus, the fundamental TE | 03-11-2010 |
20100060391 | WAVEGUIDE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a microwave waveguide element for matching a standard waveguide input port ( | 03-11-2010 |
Pete Robinson, Hatfield Broad Oak GB
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20130305353 | Low Power Driver System and Method for Controlling The Same - A low power driver system for controlling an electric strike of a door is provided. The low power driver system includes an input system configured to detect a user credential, a control system configured to authenticate the user credential and generate a plurality of signals based at least in part on an authentication of the user credential, a driver system configured to generate a plurality of voltage potentials during an unlocking cycle based at least in part on the plurality of signals, wherein each of the plurality of voltage potentials are difference from each other, and a locking device configured to unlock based at least in part on the plurality of voltage potentials. | 11-14-2013 |
Pete Rodriguez, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150325565 | Composite Semiconductor Device with Multiple Threshold Voltages - A device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first constituent transistor including a first plurality of transistor structures in the semiconductor substrate connected in parallel with one another, and a second constituent transistor including a second plurality of transistor structures in the semiconductor substrate connected in parallel with one another. The first and second constituent transistors are disposed laterally adjacent to one another and connected in parallel with one another. Each transistor structure of the first plurality of transistor structures includes a non-uniform channel such that the first constituent transistor has a higher threshold voltage level than the second constituent transistor. | 11-12-2015 |
Pete Rugheimer, Bozeman, MT US
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20120281932 | FLEXIBLE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER HAVING A DISCHARGE CHUTE - The present disclosure relates to a flexible bulk storage container having a selectively openable discharge chute for improved emptying. When loaded, the bulk storage container has substantially flat top and bottom surfaces to facilitate stacking. | 11-08-2012 |
Pete Sershon, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20150254431 | PATIENT INFORMATION DELIVERY AND COLLECTION SYSTEM - A multi-level patient information delivery system and data collection application. More specifically, an enhanced patient communication and data collection system that functions for pre-, peri-, and post-operative settings. One component of the system is a modified patient portal designed to guide patients through specific surgical experiences by giving access to time-relevant and needs-specific information as the patient moves from pre-operative assessment through post-operative recovery. A second component of the system is a database collection and analysis program for the doctor, surgeon, or other attending physician. | 09-10-2015 |
Pete Siepierski, South Wales, NY US
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20150360862 | Trash Can Anchoring Device - A trash can anchoring device for holding a trash can therein and preventing the trash can from tipping over. The trash can anchoring device includes a container having a base, one or more sidewalls, and an open upper end, defining an interior volume. The trash can anchoring device further includes a horizontal dividing wall disposed on the interior of the container, wherein a lower and upper compartment are formed. The upper compartment can receive a trash can therein and the lower compartment houses a magnet disposed on the underside of the dividing wall, wherein the magnet can be positioned over a magnetic receiving plate affixed to the ground. The magnetic connection prevents the trash can anchoring device from tipping over. A secondary plate is disposed in the lower compartment and adjustably secured to the container, such that the plate can interrupt the magnetic connection. | 12-17-2015 |
Pete Skeggs, Portland, OR US
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20140360399 | WIRELESS MODEL RAILROAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for a model railroad includes a wireless transceiver circuit, associated with a model railroad device, and control software, operable upon a general purpose wireless smart device, comprising programming code for bidirectional wireless communication with the wireless transceiver circuit. The wireless transceiver circuit includes a control circuit, configured for controlling operation of the model railroad device, and a communication unit, configured for bidirectional communication between the wireless transceiver circuit and the general purpose wireless smart device. The control software is configured for allowing user commands entered via the general purpose wireless smart device to control operation of the control circuit. | 12-11-2014 |
Pete Skujins, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090082722 | REMOTE NAVIGATION ADVANCER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Various systems for advancing medical devices within a subject's body are provided that configured to engage the outer surface of the medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device, to thereby grip the medical device for enabling advancement of the device. The advancing systems include engaging portions configured to engage the outer surface of a medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device. The engaging portions preferably engage opposing sides of the medical device's outer surface over a predetermined longitudinal length, to clamp against a longitudinal portion of the medical device that provides improved surface contact with the medical device over conventional roller guides. Various methods for performing medical procedures utilizing various medical devices and advancer systems are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
20110046618 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING OCCLUDED BLOOD VESSELS AND OTHER BODY CANNULA - A method of treating an occluded blood vessel includes sensing the impedance at a plurality of locations around the circumference of the blood vessel at least two different frequencies to identify vascular occlusive material, and distinguish vascular occlusive material from the vessel wall. | 02-24-2011 |
Pete Skujins, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20110152712 | Impedance Measurement Tissue Identification in Blood Vessels - A system for radio frequency (RF) wire guidance during RF occlusion canalization including a RF wire configured to travel through a blood vessel, an impedance measure unit configured to measure an electrical impedance between the RF wire and a reference electrode, a RF power source, an activation controller configured to connect the RF power source to the RF wire when the impedance measure unit indicates that the RF wire is contacting an occlusion material, a RF wire steering system; and a controller configured to activate the steering system to maintain the RF wire within the occlusion material based on impedance measured by the impedance measure unit. | 06-23-2011 |
Pete Stares, Coventry GB
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20090055059 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE SELECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for operating a multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system of a motor vehicle transmission. The multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system includes a multi-stable selector which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission, an arrangement of illuminated labels indicating the selector mode and an indexing mechanism for maintaining the immobilization of the selector in its different positions. | 02-26-2009 |
Pete Stares, Coventry West Midlands Warwickshire GB
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20110040462 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling a motor vehicle transmission ( | 02-17-2011 |
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20140100747 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE SELECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for operating a multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system of a motor vehicle transmission. The multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system includes a multi-stable selector which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission, an arrangement of illuminated labels indicating the selector mode and an indexing mechanism for maintaining the immobilization of the selector in its different positions. | 04-10-2014 |
20140330491 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE SELECTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A method for operating a multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system of a motor vehicle transmission. The multi-stable shift-by wire selector control system includes a multi-stable selector which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission, an arrangement of illuminated labels indicating the selector mode and an indexing mechanism for maintaining the immobilization of the selector in its different positions. | 11-06-2014 |
Pete Stecha, New Glarus, WI US
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20090305280 | Luciferase biosensors for camp - A modified luciferase protein which is a sensor for molecules including cAMP is provided. The modified luciferase protein includes one or more heterologous amino acid sequences, at least one of which directly or indirectly interacts with cAMP. | 12-10-2009 |
20150299765 | LUCIFERASE BIOSENSORS FOR cAMP - A modified luciferase protein which is a sensor for molecules including cAMP is provided. The modified luciferase protein includes one or more heterologous amino acid sequences, at least one of which directly or indirectly interacts with cAMP. | 10-22-2015 |
Pete Steidlmayer, Wilmette, IL US
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20100145844 | METHOD FOR SCHEDULING FUTURE ORDERS ON AN ELECTRONIC COMMODITY TRADING SYSTEM - A method is provided for placing a trade order for a commodity on an electronic exchange to be executed at a future time, said method comprising the steps of displaying a trading screen for a commodity market, said trading screen including a future time schedule and an order entry region corresponding to each future time segment of the future time schedule, and scheduling an order corresponding to a future time segment by locating a pointer of a user device within an order entry region corresponding to the future time segment and sending an input signal via the pointer. | 06-10-2010 |
Pete Strycharske, Wausau, WI US
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20090038231 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR SEALING AN ENTRY - A system for impeding air or liquid penetration through an entry into the interior of a structure includes a door mounted to a door frame. The door frame includes at least one integral cavity. The system also includes a dual-sealing system between the door and the door frame. The dual-sealing system includes an inner seal and an outer seal. A drainage cavity is defined by a region bounded by the inner seal, the outer seal, the door, and the door frame. A gap is formed in the outer seal that permits equalization of pressure of the cavity with external atmospheric pressure. | 02-12-2009 |
Pete Terzo, Sisters, OR US
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20150260020 | Well Casing Perforator and Apparatus - A multi-directional drill-type device that can be shuttled vertically through well casings of various diameters to add new perforations at the desired spacing and positions along the casings to optimize well performance is disclosed. The apparatus is especially suited to add perforations to well casings of existing vertical LFG extraction wells. The apparatus includes a motor in a housing that may be purged with inert gas and with an output shaft that rotates around a first axis. The motor output shaft drives plural drill assembly modules that have drill bits that rotate around an axis normal to the first axis and which reciprocate into and out of the apparatus. | 09-17-2015 |
Pete Werwick, Springboro, OH US
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20090242501 | SHELVING UNIT - A shelf is connected to risers that are interference fit together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforce the plastic shelf portion along its length. In one embodiment a plurality of metal bars are used as the reinforcement portion having a tapered end. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and secured to the shelf portions using an interference fit. | 10-01-2009 |
Pete Ziminski, Brookfield, IL US
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20130125485 | CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE FOR ATTACHING FINISHING ELEMENTS AND BUILDING STRUCTURE RESULTING THEREFROM - A system for attaching finishing elements to building structures without conventional structural sheathing is provided. The system includes attaching at least one thin, flat strip of nailable reinforcement member such as a metal strapping directly to the framing of a building structure. The finishing elements are then attached to the reinforcement members via a plurality of fastening tabs. The reinforcement members are in direct contact with the framing and configured to provide structural support and increase wind load resistance of the finishing element attached thereto. | 05-23-2013 |