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Aaron K. Martin, Albertville, MN US
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20110250323 | MICROWAVABLE REFRIGERATED SCRAMBLED EGGS AND PROCESS - A microwavable, refrigerated scrambled egg composition. The composition comprises a first component that is frozen precooked egg portions. At least about 50% by weight of the frozen egg portions are pieces that are at least about ½ inch in one dimension. The second component is a slurry comprising pasteurized liquid egg and pregelatinized modified food starch. The precooked egg portions are from about 50% to about 85% by weight of the total scrambled egg composition and the slurry is from about 15% to about 50% by weight of the total scrambled egg composition. Processes for making and methods of using the microwavable, refrigerated scrambled egg composition are also provided. | 10-13-2011 |
20120009312 | PROVIDING HOMESTYLE EGG PRODUCT PORTIONS - An apparatus for providing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of moving heated pockets, and a plurality of mixers. Each heated pocket is capable of holding an egg product portion, and each mixer is capable of stirring an egg product portion held in a heated pocket to yield a stirred egg product portion. The apparatus can further include a plurality of groupers. Each grouper is capable of gathering stirred egg product portions held in a moving heated pocket. Methods for producing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale are also described. | 01-12-2012 |
20150030734 | PROVIDING HOMESTYLE EGG PRODUCT PORTIONS - An apparatus for providing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of moving heated pockets, and a plurality of mixers. Each heated pocket is capable of holding an egg product portion, and each mixer is capable of stirring an egg product portion held in a heated pocket to yield a stirred egg product portion. The apparatus can further include a plurality of groupers. Each grouper is capable of gathering stirred egg product portions held in a moving heated pocket. Methods for producing homestyle egg product portions on a commercial scale are also described. | 01-29-2015 |
Christopher Martin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100224273 | Shock Absorbing Interposer - A shock absorbing interposer is positionable between a manually manipulatable handle and a faucet of a beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage. The interposer includes a faucet adapter mechanism for interconnecting to a lever of the faucet and a handle adapter mechanism for interconnecting to the handle. A shock absorbing member is operatively connected to the faucet adapter mechanism and the handle adapter mechanism to dissipate excessive forces applied to the handle as the handle is moved between a first operative position and a second operative position in order to reduce the likelihood that such excessive forces will be exerted on the faucet and handle. A faucet assembly including a faucet, handle and shock absorbing interposer is also provided. | 09-09-2010 |
Christopher Martin, New Brighton, MN US
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20150186615 | MEDICATION COMPLIANCE - Systems and methods for improving or incentivizing patient compliance with a medical schedule are disclosed. A system can include a medication module and a sensing system. The medication module can be communicatively coupleable to a portable device and can include at least one compartment for storing and dispensing one or more doses of a medication in accordance with a medication program. The sensing mechanism can be associated with the medication module and can be configured to detect a medication dispensing activity from the compartment. The system can further include a portable device including an electronic communication module, which is configured to receive and provide to a user and at least one third party dosage or compliance information about the medication program, and a user-interface, which is configured to display the dosage or compliance information about the medication program to the user and receive data input from the user. | 07-02-2015 |
Daryl L. Martin, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090287148 | Joined Inflation Portions for Bifurcation Catheter - An example multi-lumen member forming dual inflation portions of a catheter assembly for treating bifurcated vessels includes a main tube defining a main lumen and a main inflation portion. The member includes a side tube defining a side lumen and a side inflation portion, the side tube extending along at least a first length of the main tube. The member also includes a portion extending along the first length of the main tube and coupling the main tube to the side tube to form a dual lumen configuration. | 11-19-2009 |
20120186064 | Joined Inflation Portions for Bifurcation Catheter - An example multi-lumen member forming dual inflation portions of a catheter assembly for treating bifurcated vessels includes a main tube defining a main lumen and a main inflation portion. The member includes a side tube defining a side lumen and a side inflation portion, the side tube extending along at least a first length of the main tube. The member also includes a portion extending along the first length of the main tube and coupling the main tube to the side tube to form a dual lumen configuration. | 07-26-2012 |
David J. Martin, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20090241285 | CONVERTIBLE BLOWER/VACUUM - A convertible blower/vacuum for selectively blowing or vacuuming debris. The blower/vacuum may include a housing to which a blower/vacuum tube is coupled. The tube may be movable, relative to the housing, to allow a primary passageway of the tube to selectively communicate with either an air inlet of the housing or an air outlet. The blower/vacuum may further include a vacuum receptacle having an opening that selectively communicates with the air outlet when the passageway of the tube communicates with the air inlet. | 10-01-2009 |
20150216118 | SPRAYER WITH EASILY LOCATABLE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, HILL ASSIST, PIVOTAL HOSE REEL, AND AGITATION BOOST - A vehicle mounted sprayer has a plurality of spray booms equipped with downwardly facing spray nozzles. A control console includes a rounded palm rest with the most often used operational spray controls placed directly ahead of the palm rest for easy actuation by the operator as the operator rests the palm of one hand on the palm rest. A pivotal hose reel for manual spraying has pivotal motion about a vertical axis into one of a plurality of adjusted positions relative to the sprayer to ease unwinding and rewinding of the hose from the hose reel. A hill assist system holds the sprayer on a hill for a predetermined time to give the operator enough time to place the sprayer into forward motion up the hill from a standing stop. The spray through the booms can be selectively added to flow in a tank agitation system to boost agitation effectiveness. | 08-06-2015 |
20150361932 | ENGINE FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT UNIT - An air cleaner system that potentially reduces debris entering a prime mover (e.g., engine) during removal/replacement of an air cleaner. In one embodiment, the engine includes a shroud defining an air cleaner compartment. The engine further includes a tubular air feed port defining a combustion air intake. The air feed port terminates at an end face located at or within the air cleaner compartment, and a lower portion of the end face is notched relative to other portions of the end face. In other embodiments, an engine oil drain system is provided that selectively positions a distal end of an oil drain tube at a drain position located away from the engine. The oil drain tube may also be repositioned to a stored position, wherein the distal end of the drain tube attaches to a nipple connected to either an engine housing or surrounding structure. | 12-17-2015 |
Erica Martin, Otsego, MN US
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20120298550 | LOOSE ITEM HOLDER - A retail display apparatus includes a front panel, a right side panel extending from the front panel and a left side panel extending from the front panel. A bottom panel extends from the front panel and has at least one opening. A back panel extends from the bottom panel. A first channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel. A second channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel. | 11-29-2012 |
Erica A. Martin, Otsego, MN US
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20120066948 | SIGN HOLDER - A sign holder includes a sleeve, a support and a plurality of rings. The sleeve has a front portion having a first height and a back portion having a second height that is greater than the first height of the front portion. The back portion is connected to the front portion by a bottom connecting portion and includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures that extend through a thickness of the back portion and are located along the back portion at least partially above the corresponding first height of the front portion. The support includes a support member and a connecting member connected to the support member. The connecting member is substantially perpendicular to the support member and is attached to a backward facing surface of the back portion. The plurality of rings are each threaded through one of the apertures in the back portion. | 03-22-2012 |
James A. Martin, Maple Grove, MN US
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20150045861 | FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Processes for manufacture and assembly of implantable medical devices are described. In particular, techniques are provided for nondestructive electrical isolation assessment of feedthrough assemblies of the implantable medical devices. The feedthrough assemblies may include an insulating structure, a plurality of terminal pins extending through the insulator and a ferrule having an inner lumen into which the insulating structure is disposed. One or more insulating seals may be disposed at the interface of the ferrule-to-insulating structure and/or the terminal pin-to-insulating structure. The electrical isolation assessments may be based on the dielectric properties of the components of the feedthrough assemblies, such as the insulating structure. | 02-12-2015 |
20150045862 | FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Processes for manufacture and assembly of implantable medical devices are described. In particular, techniques are provided for nondestructive electrical isolation assessment of feedthrough assemblies of the implantable medical devices. The feedthrough assemblies may include an insulating structure, a plurality of terminal pins extending through the insulator and a ferrule having an inner lumen into which the insulating structure is disposed. One or more insulating seals may be disposed at the interface of the ferrule-to-insulating structure and/or the terminal pin-to-insulating structure. The electrical isolation assessments may be based on the dielectric properties of the components of the feedthrough assemblies, such as the insulating structure. | 02-12-2015 |
James W. Martin, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20120061322 | Methods and Apparatuses for Treating a Dispersion Bath - The current method and apparatus relate to treating a dispersion bath using an ion exchange resin and an optional pH adjustor and wherein the ion exchange resin and the optional pH adjustor maintain a pH of within +/−2 of the initial pH of the dispersion bath. | 03-15-2012 |
Jeffery A. Martin, Circle Pines, MN US
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20090051526 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WORKFLOW - A system and method for managing workflow is provided. The system includes one or more computer devices which execute workflow software to assign tasks to medical staff. The workflow software may be configured to assign tasks to persons on the medical staff based on a set of criteria including the person's current location or zone, the locations or zones in which other uncompleted tasks are located, and whether the person has a particular pieced of medical equipment. The system may include portable wireless communication devices and an interactive voice recognitions (IVR) subsystem to permit persons on the staff to communicate information by voice to the computer devices via the portable wireless communication devices and to receive audio messages from the computer devices via the wireless communication devices. The workflow software may be configured to display a staff screen in which the displayed data is filtered by medical staff role and sorted by medical staff identification. | 02-26-2009 |
Jerry D. Martin, Minnetonka, MN US
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20140175105 | Insulated beverage container for both heated and chilled liquids - The present invention is directed generally to an apparatus to insulate beverage containers, and more particularly to a design which may sustain a temperature gradient over a designed time frame. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the insulated beverage container when housing a chilled liquid beverage initially in the range of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and ambient temperature no more than 80 degrees, the temperature of the liquid beverage will not rise more than 10 degrees over a period of 45 minutes with the insulating cap sealing the top of the beverage container. Similarly, the same insulated beverage container with a heated beverage initially in the range of 170 degrees Fahrenheit, and ambient temperature no less than 20 degrees, the temperature of the liquid beverage may not cool more than 10 degrees over a period of 45 minutes with the insulating cap sealing the top of the beverage container. | 06-26-2014 |
20140209559 | Insulated beverage container for beer bottles - The present invention is directed generally to an apparatus to insulate beverage containers, and more particularly to a design which may sustain a temperature gradient from the ambient over a designed time frame. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the insulated beverage container when housing a cooled liquid beverage initially in the range of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and ambient temperature no more than 80 degrees, the temperature of the liquid beverage will not rise more than 10 degrees for a period of 45 minutes with the insulating cap sealing the beverage container. Similarly, the same insulated beverage container when housing a heated beverage initially in the range of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and ambient temperature no less than 20 degrees, the temperature of the liquid beverage may not cool more than 10 degrees for a period of 45 minutes with the insulating cap sealing the beverage container. | 07-31-2014 |
Katie Martin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120045459 | Methods for Treating Autophagy-Related Disorders - Methods for treating autophagy-related disorders with agents which modulate expression of the gene encoding tyrosine phosphatase receptor type sigma (PTPRS) or which modulate the biological activity of the PTPRS gene product (PTPsigma). Methods for modulating autophagy in a cell with agents which modulate expression of PTPRS or which modulate the biological activity of PTPsigma; and related diagnostic methods, screening methods, and agents. | 02-23-2012 |
Katie Renee Martin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140148451 | Autophagy Inhibitors - The present invention relates to compounds of formulas III and V that are useful as pharmaceutical agents, particularly as autophagy inhibitors. | 05-29-2014 |
Kevin Martin, Maple Grove, MN US
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20150265339 | NERVE ABLATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation includes a catheter shaft and an expandable member disposed on the catheter shaft. The balloon is configured to be able to shift between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The medical device includes an elongate electrode assembly constructed as a flexible circuit and a protective bumper member. The elongate electrode assembly may have an outer edge and may be disposed on an outer surface of the balloon. The protective bumper member may cover at least a portion of the outer edge of the elongate electrode assembly. | 09-24-2015 |
Kingsley Martin, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100191748 | Method and System for Creating a Data Profile Engine, Tool Creation Engines and Product Interfaces for Identifying and Analyzing Files and Sections of Files - A data profile engine identifies, classifies, analyzes, searches, compares and cross-references entire files and sections of files, records and other forms of electronic media, and a tool creation engine in combination with the data profile engine builds custom solutions and product interfaces. | 07-29-2010 |
Larry G. Martin, Golden Valley, MN US
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20090181469 | METHOD OF ENHANCING SIGNAL DETECTION OF CELL-WALL COMPONENTS OF CELLS - The invention relates to methods of enhancing signal detection of components of cell walls, wherein the methods involve lysing cells to form cell-wall fragments and analyzing the cell-wall fragments. | 07-16-2009 |
Mark Everett Martin, Chisago City, MN US
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20140277753 | Events Management - In at least one illustrative embodiment, a building automation system may comprise a communication network compatible with at least one building automation system communication protocol, a control system coupled to the communication network, and a building automation server coupled to the communication network. The building automation server may be configured to receive at least one event message over the communication network from the control system in response to a corresponding condition occurring on the control system, access past event messages generated by the control system in response to past occurrences of the corresponding condition, and generate event alert data as a function of the received at least one event message and the retrieved past event messages, the event alert data identifying (i) a name of the corresponding condition, (ii) a real-time status of the control system, and (iii) a quantitative summary of the past occurrences of the corresponding condition. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary Beth Martin, Eagan, MN US
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20130067781 | TRANSFERABLE CALENDAR ALERT SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous calendaring systems that include a calendar and a plurality of alert tags. The alert tags are transferable to a second calendar and are also customizable. | 03-21-2013 |
Maykel Martin, Rochester, MN US
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20080226195 | Generating an Amalgamated Image Including a Static Image and a Dynamic Image - In an embodiment, a request is received that includes a specification of a static location and a dynamic location. A static image is created that includes a map that represents an area centered around the static location. A dynamic image is created asynchronously from the creation of the static image. An amalgamated image is generated that includes the static image and the dynamic image, which is over a portion of the static image. In this way, spatial data may be drawn in a manner that increases performance. | 09-18-2008 |
Nicolas Martin, Stanton, MN US
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20110191892 | GENETIC MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN MAIZE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided. | 08-04-2011 |
20140317774 | GENETIC MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN MAIZE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided. | 10-23-2014 |
Nicolas Federico Martin, Northfield, MN US
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20100145624 | STATISTICAL VALIDATION OF CANDIDATE GENES - Provided herein are methods for evaluating associations between candidate markers and a trait of interest in a plant population. In various embodiments, the plant population is a breeding population, particularly early stage breeding populations. The methods include obtaining a genotypic value for candidate markers and correlating the marker with the trait. Various association models can be used to evaluate the association, and include statistical methods relevant to the structure of plant breeding populations. Population structure may be accounted for in the association models by using Principle Component Analysis. Further provided is a novel statistical approach for association mapping in early stage breeding materials using a transmission disequilibrium based methodology. Markers identified using the methods of the invention can be used in marker assisted breeding and selection, for constructing genetic linkage maps, to identify genes contributing to a trait of interest, and for generating transgenic plants having a desired trait. | 06-10-2010 |
Robert C. Martin, St. Paul, MN US
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20090190258 | Reader including an interposer that prevents coupling with write-protected data cartridges - A removable hard disk drive storage system includes a data storage cartridge having a write protect switch, and a reader configured to couple to and read data from the data storage cartridge. The reader includes a physical block that aligns with the write protect switch of the data storage cartridge. The physical block aligns with the write protect switch of the data storage cartridge to prevent the reader from coupling to the data storage cartridge when the write protect switch is in a write protect position. | 07-30-2009 |
20120188704 | READER INCLUDING AN INTERPOSER THAT PREVENTS COUPLING WITH WRITE-PROTECTED DATA CARTRIDGES - A removable hard disk drive storage system includes a data storage cartridge having a write protect switch, and a reader configured to couple to and read data from the data storage cartridge. The reader includes a physical block that aligns with the write protect switch of the data storage cartridge. The physical block aligns with the write protect switch of the data storage cartridge to prevent the reader from coupling to the data storage cartridge when the write protect switch is in a write protect position. | 07-26-2012 |
Roy Martin, Maple Grove, MN US
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20140275857 | METABOLIC AND CARDIOPULMONARY MONITOR - Systems and methods for monitoring and/or assessing metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a subject are disclosed. Systems and methods for high speed monitoring of metabolic parameters of a subject in a substantially unrestricted setting are disclosed. Further disclosed are wearable systems and methods for substantially unobtrusive monitoring of a breath stream from a subject. Also disclosed are wearable systems and methods for real-time monitoring of the respiratory function and/or one or more disease states of a subject. Data systems to coordinate simultaneous monitoring of one or more metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a plurality of subjects are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20150289929 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING AND TREATMENT OF TISSUES WITHIN AND/OR THROUGH A LUMEN WELL - A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. Systems and methods for accessing target tissues as part of a neuromodulation procedure from within a lumen are disclosed. | 10-15-2015 |
20150351690 | MODULAR PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS - Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed. | 12-10-2015 |
Roy C. Martin, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090198294 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION FOR ARRHYTHMIA TREATMENT - Devices, systems and methods provide baroreflex activation to prevent, or at least reduce the likelihood of occurrence of, cardiac arrhythmias. Various embodiments may additionally or alternatively promote recovery from arrhythmias. In one embodiment, a device for preventing or reducing the likelihood of occurrence of arrhythmias includes one or more baroreflex activation devices, one or more sensors coupled to the baroreflex activation device(s), and a processor for processing information from the sensor and activating and/or modulation the baroreflex activation device. Sensors, such as electrocardiogram devices, generally sense factors indicative of a potential, ensuing arrhythmia. | 08-06-2009 |
20150066123 | NERVE CUFF WITH POCKET FOR LEADLESS STIMULATOR - An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation. | 03-05-2015 |
20160051813 | NERVE CUFF WITH POCKET FOR LEADLESS STIMULATOR - An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation. | 02-25-2016 |
Samuel E. Martin, St. Paul, MN US
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20110098835 | Parametric configurator for product design: system and method - The present invention is a system and method for parametric configuration of a complex product. The system includes a parametric configurator, a parametric configuration language, and a parametric data management system. The parametric configuration language facilitates the solution of a design using constraints on geometric, physical, technological, operational, or business parameters. The parametric configurator includes a hierarchical solver that partitions a design into a plurality of subdesigns; provides the choice to collectively or independently optimize sets of subdesigns; and rolls back the solution process to an earlier subdesign when a given subdesign is determined to not be viable. The parametric data management system accesses data on a tangible digital medium, the data including constraints, product models, and product model instances. The method transforms the physical and geometrical constraints into a concrete product design. The completed design can be used to generate a parts and features list from a manufacturer, to generate a quote, or to assemble, manufacture, or fabricate the product. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098837 | Automated hierarchical configuration of custom products with complex geometries: method and apparatus - The present invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product having a complex design, using logic implemented on digital computer processing system. A general configuration for the product will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type, such as a bus. A particular instance of the product type must satisfy a set of external parametric constraints specified by a user. These constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic of the product. Constraints may also be imposed for other reasons, such as governmental regulations or business requirements. The hierarchical decomposition facilitates the solution of highly complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, for a collection of subdesigns, or globally. The tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated parametric constraints upon a subsequent subdesign solution. If no acceptable solution is found for a given subdesign, the candidate overall configuration is rolled back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms the constraints into a concrete design. The method will ordinarily be executed on a digital computer, and the instructions to program the computer will be stored on tangible digital media. | 04-28-2011 |
20120215336 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215499 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221136 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-30-2012 |
20120233533 | CONSTRUCTING AND APPLYING A CONSTRAINT-CHOICE-ACTION MATRIX FOR DECISION MAKING - The present invention is an apparatus and method for constructing a Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for making decisions based on constraints. Columns (in one matrix orientation) state conditions. The column header presents a partial boolean expression. Such variable expression may be any object or type, e.g., a number, string, or list. An entry in a cell, selected using a GUI pick-list, combines with the column header, to complete the boolean expression. The set of boolean expressions in a row may be combined into an action boolean statement. If that statement evaluates to true, some action, represented as a row header, is recommended or executed. The matrix is applied to an instance of a context domain, for decision-making. The context domain may be represented in a model representing an instance of that domain (e.g., a product specification for configuration of a machine) in data and rules. | 09-13-2012 |
20130046449 | FUEL OPTIMIZATION DISPLAY - The present invention is an apparatus and method for guiding the driver of a vehicle in selecting an accelerator pedal position and transmission gear to improve a score. The score may be a weighted average of a fuel economy score and a drivability score. A curve showing the best score for each gear may be shown on a display as a function of accelerator pedal and transmission gear number, along with the current accelerator pedal and gear number of the vehicle. The driver may improve the score by changing to an accelerator pedal and/or gear selection that is closer to the curve. The curve may be calculated, using a model based on forces and torques upon the vehicle, from data acquired by monitoring the vehicle and/or from external sources. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046466 | Selecting a Route to Optimize Fuel Efficiency for a Given Vehicle and a Given Driver - The present invention is an apparatus and method for optimizing fuel consumption. A physical dynamics model may be used to simulate a vehicle being driven by a driver along a virtual route, possibly under specified weather conditions. A score for a route may be calculated from estimations, based on the simulation, of fuel efficiency, vehicle drivability, and/or time for completing the route. Routes may be configured from components through a user interface. Scores for the routes from simulations may be compared to select an optimum route. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046526 | Selecting a Vehicle to Optimize Fuel Efficiency for a Given Route and a Given Driver - The present invention is an apparatus and method for optimizing fuel consumption. A physical dynamics model may be used to simulate a vehicle being driven by a driver along a virtual route, possibly under specified weather conditions. A score for the vehicle may be calculated from estimations, based on the simulation, of fuel efficiency, vehicle drivability, and/or time for completing the route. Simulated (“virtual”) vehicles may be configured from components through a user interface. Scores for the vehicles may be compared to select an optimum vehicle. | 02-21-2013 |
20140107912 | FACTOR COST TIME SERIES TO OPTIMIZE DRIVERS AND VEHICLES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and system for analyzing and improving driver and vehicle performance are described. Detailed vehicle data, including high frequency time series data, which was collected during a trip, is obtained, as well as external data regarding trip route and environment. Using the data and a model of the physics of the vehicle, driver and vehicle time series may be obtained for the trip. These time series may allocate fuel consumption to various factor costs relating to the driver (e.g., rate of acceleration, choice of gear) and to the vehicle (e.g., choice of engine, aerodynamic improvements). From trip simulations run with virtual drivers, an optimal (relative to some criterion) virtual driver (i.e., control choices) can be obtained. Simulations with the optimal driver can find an optimal vehicle from a set of virtual vehicles. Losses due to driver behavior and to vehicle configuration can be computed by comparisons, and alternatives suggested. | 04-17-2014 |
20140164897 | Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for Decision Making: Apparatus and Method - The present invention is an apparatus and method for constructing a Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for making decisions based on constraints. Columns (in one matrix orientation) state conditions. The column header presents a partial boolean expression. Such variable expression may be any object or type, e.g., a number, string, or list. An entry in a cell, selected using a GUI pick-list, combines with the column header, to complete the boolean expression. The set of boolean expressions in a row may be combined into an action boolean statement. If that statement evaluates to true, some action, represented as a row header, is recommended or executed. The matrix is applied to an instance of a context domain, for decision-making. The context domain may be represented in a model representing an instance of that domain (e.g., a product specification for configuration of a machine) in data and rules. | 06-12-2014 |
Scott Martin, Hugo, MN US
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20120078359 | ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING SUPPORT - A support for an adjustable annuloplasty ring generally includes a body and a groove. The body has a first end, a second end and an outer surface. The body may also include an inner surface defining a longitudinal bore. The outer surface is configured to slidably receive an annuloplasty ring and a length of adjustable suture. The groove is formed along at least a portion of the outer surface of the body and is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the suture. | 03-29-2012 |
Stevens L. Martin, Edina, MN US
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20120310101 | WIDE QRS DETECTOR - A system comprises a cardiac signal sensing circuit and a processor circuit. To detect a QRS duration, the processor circuit determines an isoelectric amplitude value of the cardiac signal segment, identifies a time where the cardiac signal segment amplitude deviates from the first isoelectric amplitude value by a specified threshold deviation value as a Q time, determines an isoelectric value time after the determined maxima and minima times that the cardiac signal segment returns to the same or a different isoelectric amplitude value, identifies a time that follows both the determined maxima and minima times and precedes the isoelectric value time as an S time, wherein the cardiac signal segment amplitude at the identified S time satisfies a specified amplitude change criterion from an isoelectric amplitude value, and determines a time duration of the QRS complex in the cardiac signal segment using the identified Q and S times. | 12-06-2012 |
Wesley D. Martin, Rochester, MN US
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20140142883 | IMPLEMENTING FREQUENCY SPECTRUM ANALYSIS USING CAUSALITY HILBERT TRANSFORM RESULTS OF VNA-GENERATED S-PARAMETER MODEL INFORMATION - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing frequency spectrum analysis of noise in a device under test using causality (Hilbert Transform) results of Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) VNA-generated S-parameter model Information. A plurality of S-parameter samples are collected from the VNA generated S-parameter model Information. A Hilbert Transform of the collected plurality of S-parameter samples is used for error magnitude per frequency point analysis. An average error magnitude of predefined collected error magnitude samples is calculated to identify environmental noise in the device under test and used to identify acceptable environmental effects on the device under test. | 05-22-2014 |
Wesley D. Martin, Elgin, MN US
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20090268422 | SCALABLE ELECTRONIC PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MEMORY DEVICES AND OTHER TERMINATED BUS STRUCTURES - A scalable electronic package assembly for memory devices and other terminated bus structures is disclosed. The scalable electronic package assembly includes a first electronic carrier and a second electronic carrier. The first electronic carrier includes a first set of electronic devices controlled by a controller. The second electronic carrier includes a second set of electronic devices that are also controlled by the controller on the first electronic carrier. The second electronic carrier is electrically connected to the first electronic carrier via multiple solder columns. The second electronic carrier is physically stacked on top of the first electronic carrier via an insulator. | 10-29-2009 |
William Martin, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20160079020 | ENCAPSULATION OF COMPONENTS AND A LOW ENERGY CIRCUIT FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS - Embodiments of the disclosure provide an encapsulated compressor overload, an encapsulated compressor relay start, an encapsulated head pressure control switch and a wiring diagram for a circuit for air conditioning units which prevent gases from being ignited by means of encapsulating sparking components, use of solid-state switching devices, and/or wiring circuits in such a way that open contacts do not contain enough energy to produce a spark capable of igniting the atmosphere. | 03-17-2016 |