Parham, US
Anthony Parham, Ellicott City, MD US
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20150070304 | Capacitive touch device brush stylus - Capacitive touch device styluses, comprising brushes comprising bristles coated with an electrically conductive coating. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian T. Parham, Amarillo, TX US
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20100092618 | MINERAL FEED SUPPLEMENT - A mineral supplement is described herein that has a high mineral and/or nitrogen content and is capable of being formed into a pellet. The mineral supplement may comprise a heat sink that absorbs heat during processing, thus facilitating the formation of the mineral supplement as a pellet. | 04-15-2010 |
Christopher Parham, Raleigh, NC US
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20100310046 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN IMAGE OF AN OBJECT BY USE OF X-RAY BEAMS GENERATED BY MULTIPLE SMALL AREA SOURCES AND BY USE OF FACING SIDES OF ADJACENT MONOCHROMATOR CRYSTALS - Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object by use of X-ray beams generated by multiple small area sources are disclosed. A plurality of monochromator crystals may be positioned to intercept the plurality of first X-ray beams such that a plurality of second X-ray beams each having predetermined energy levels is produced. Further, an object to be imaged may be positioned in paths of the second x-ray beams for transmission of the second X-ray beams through the object and emitting from the object a plurality of transmission X-ray beams. The X-ray beams may be directed at angles of incidence upon a plurality of analyzer crystals for detecting an image of the object. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310047 | STRAIN MATCHING OF CRYSTALS AND HORIZONTALLY-SPACED MONOCHROMATOR AND ANALYZER CRYSTAL ARRAYS IN DIFFRACTION ENHANCED IMAGING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Strain matching of crystals and horizontally-spaced monochromator and analyzer crystal arrays in diffraction enhanced imaging systems and related methods are disclosed. A DEI system, including strain matched crystals can comprise an X-ray source configured to generate a first X-ray beam. A first monochromator crystal can be positioned to intercept the first X-ray beam for producing a second X-ray beam. A second monochromator crystal can be positioned to intercept the second X-ray beam to produce a third X-ray beam for transmission through an object. The second monochromator crystal has a thickness selected such that a mechanical strain on a side of the first monochromator crystal is the same as a mechanical strain on the second monochromator crystal. An analyzer crystal has a thickness selected such that a mechanical strain on a side of the first monochromator crystal is the same as a mechanical strain on the analyzer crystal. | 12-09-2010 |
20120039438 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN IMAGE OF AN OBJECT USING MULTI-BEAM IMAGING FROM AN X-RAY BEAM HAVING A POLYCHROMATIC DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object using a multi-beam imaging system from an x-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method can include generating a first X-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution. Further, the method can include positioning a plurality of monochromator crystals in a predetermined position to directly intercept the first X-ray beam such that a plurality of second X-ray beams having predetermined energy levels are produced. Further, an object can be positioned in the path of the second X-ray beams for transmission of the second X-ray beams through the object and emission from the object as transmitted X-ray beams. The transmitted X-ray beams can each be directed at an angle of incidence upon one or more crystal analyzers. Further, an image of the object can be detected from the beams diffracted from the analyzer crystals. | 02-16-2012 |
Corey Antwan Parham, Raleigh, NC US
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20120259892 | SECURELY EXTENDING ANALYTICS WITHIN A DATA WAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENT - A vendor is authenticated for use of a retailer's data warehouse and limited access rights are assigned to the vendor for access. The vendor accesses a graphical user interface (GUI) to select an available analysis module for execution against the data warehouse. Schemas are presented in the GUI based on the access rights, and specific schema selections are made by the vendor. The analysis module is then configured and executed against the data warehouse and filtered results are presented to the vendor; the results filtered based on the access rights assigned to the vendor. | 10-11-2012 |
David W. Parham, Houston, TX US
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20130109768 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING SYNTHESIS GAS TO LIQUID HYDROCARBON PRODUCT | 05-02-2013 |
Dean Parham, Issaquah, WA US
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20090089019 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A POINT REPRESENTATION OF A STRUCTURE - A computer-performed method of modeling a physical structure. A plurality of geometric parameters specific to a type of the structure are applied to aerodynamic surface data in accordance with rules predefined for the structure type to geometrically describe a plurality of structural features. Based on the geometric describing, a plurality of points representing the structure are obtained. The points are used to model the structure. | 04-02-2009 |
Dean L. Parham, Issaquah, WA US
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20100115958 | RADIALLY TRANSLATING FAN NOZZLE NACELLE - A variable area nozzle system for a turbofan gas turbine engine comprises a fan duct inner wall, a fan duct outer wall and a fan nozzle. The fan duct outer wall is disposed in radially-spaced relation to the fan duct inner wall. The fan nozzle defines at least a portion of the fan duct outer wall and has a nozzle aft edge defining a fan duct throat area relative to the fan duct inner wall. The fan nozzle is configured to move outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis during axial aft translation thereof in order to vary the fan duct throat area. | 05-13-2010 |
20120124962 | METHOD OF VARYING A FAN DUCT THROAT AREA - A method of varying a fan duct throat area of a gas turbine engine may include non-pivotably moving a fan nozzle outwardly relative to a longitudinal axis of the gas turbine engine during axially aft translation of the fan nozzle without activating a thrust reverser. | 05-24-2012 |
Dean Leon Parham, Issaquah, WA US
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20100147996 | FAIL SAFE EXTENDED TORQUE BOX STRUT-TO-WING MOUNT - An apparatus for mounting an aircraft engine to a wing includes a torque box strut for supporting the engine and a mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing. The mounting system has an aft mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing and that has at least one active aft link for attaching the torque box strut to the wing during normal aircraft operation, and at least one aft link catcher for attaching the torque box strut to the wing upon a failure of one of the at least one active aft link. The mounting system has a forward mounting system for attaching the torque box strut to the wing and that has at least one active forward link for attaching the torque box strut to the wing during normal aircraft operation, and at least one forward link catcher for attaching the torque box strut to the wing upon a failure of one of the at least one active forward link. | 06-17-2010 |
20120193441 | Aircraft Engine Nozzle - An apparatus and method comprising a fan nozzle sleeve, a plurality of slider mechanisms, and a fan nozzle actuator system. A flow of gases generated by an engine moves through and exits the engine at an aft end of the fan nozzle sleeve. The plurality of slider mechanisms is configured to connect the fan nozzle sleeve to a translating sleeve for a thrust reverser for the engine. The fan nozzle actuator system is configured to activate the plurality of slider mechanisms to move the fan nozzle sleeve in an aft direction to change a direction of the flow of gases exiting the engine at the aft end of the fan nozzle sleeve. | 08-02-2012 |
20140301835 | AIRCRAFT NACELLE ASSEMBLIES - Aircraft nacelles include a frame, a cowl operatively and rotatably coupled to the frame, and a biasing member operatively coupled between the frame and the cowl. The biasing member is configured to assist in the manual opening of the cowl and the manually closing of the cowl. | 10-09-2014 |
Dennis Parham, Kennesaw, GA US
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20080308573 | Adjustable Product Holder - A product holder includes a support mechanism configured to support one or more products, a mounting mechanism configured to couple the support mechanism to a surface, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to enable repositioning the support mechanism in a depth direction, the depth direction being generally perpendicular to the surface. | 12-18-2008 |
Derek Parham, San Francisco, CA US
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20150326676 | Account Administration for Hosted Services - A graphical user interface for rendering hosted services is provided. The user interface includes a set of hosted service identifiers associated with a domain name. The set of hosted service identifiers is further broken down into a first subset of service identifiers and a second subset of service identifiers. Each identifier in the first subset corresponds to a service provided by a first service provider and each identifier in the second subset corresponds to a service provided by a second service provider. One of the services provided by the first service provider is rendered in response to a user selection of one of the first subset of service identifiers. One of the services provided by the second service provider is rendered in response to a user selection of one of the second subset of service identifiers. | 11-12-2015 |
Derek Parham, Mountain View, CA US
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20140222897 | Account Administration for Hosted Services - A graphical user interface for rendering hosted services is provided. The user interface includes a set of hosted service identifiers associated with a domain name. The set of hosted service identifiers is further broken down into a first subset of service identifiers and a second subset of service identifiers. Each identifier in the first subset corresponds to a service provided by a first service provider and each identifier in the second subset corresponds to a service provided by a second service provider. One of the services provided by the first service provider is rendered in response to a user selection of one of the first subset of service identifiers. One of the services provided by the second service provider is rendered in response to a user selection of one of the second subset of service identifiers. | 08-07-2014 |
Flori N. Parham, Chandler, AZ US
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20100198834 | System for Creating and Maintaining a Database of Information Utilizing User Options - A system for automatically creating and maintaining a database of information utilizing user opinions about subjects, particularly exceptional experiences. Described is an Internet system assisting/motivating a population of users interested in information about certain categories of subjects to automatically maintain the database content and to improve the usefulness and quality of the database information without any substantial management by the website owner-manager. The user opinions are primarily in the form of both comments and ratings about which natural-language terms best describe a particular subject, enabling user searches of the subject database to be by way of preferred such descriptive natural-language terms, which terms are further preferred to be evaluative and approving. | 08-05-2010 |
Garth Parham, Largo, FL US
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20130158094 | FUSED TRICYCLIC ETHER CARBAMATES AND THEIR USE - Tricylic ether carbamates that inhibit HIV proteolytic enzymes and processes for preparing the compounds are describes. Methods of using the disclosed compounds for treating patients infected with HIV are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20140179754 | FUSED TRICYCLIC ETHER CARBAMATES AND THEIR USE - Tricylic ether carbamates that inhibit HIV proteolytic enzymes and processes for preparing the compounds are describes. Methods of using the disclosed compounds for treating patients infected with HIV are also described. | 06-26-2014 |
Jamaal Parham, Jonesboro, GA US
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20140140887 | ROOM DISINFECTION METHOD - A system for disinfecting a room comprising a spray dispenser which dispenses a solution having antimicrobial properties at predetermined time intervals so as to provide continuous disinfection of the room, in combination with an HVAC system having an air filter which has been treated with a solution also having antimicrobial properties so as to further aid in disinfection of air entering the room. The system is designed to provide around-the-clock disinfection of the room thereby reducing the reliance on personnel to disinfect a room, especially in a healthcare setting such as in an emergency room or a surgical theatre. | 05-22-2014 |
Jeffrey B. Parham, Redmond, WA US
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20090300033 | PROCESSING IDENTITY CONSTRAINTS IN A DATA STORE - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for processing identity constraints in a relational database. Values are extracted from an XML document during a submit operation. References that potentially participate in an identity constraint are identified. The reference information is stored. An identity constraint graph is generated from the stored reference information. Techniques for facilitating key-sequence comparisons are described. Techniques for identifying violations to identity constraints are described. Techniques for identifying which identity constraint graphs are affected by a new or changed document are described. | 12-03-2009 |
20090327301 | Distributed Configuration Management Using Constitutional Documents - Described is a technology in a distributed configuration network management environment, in which constitutional (governing, authoritative) documents are used to perform management tasks. The constitutional documents are structured so as to be consistent, self-contained and independently validated, yet may be combined with other constitutional documents to perform a management task. A constitutional document includes a schematic language statement, data transformation statements, and rule statements. In usage, the structured document is distributed to an agent on a client machine, which processes the structured document by transforming data and applying rules, such as to enforce network policy on client machines. | 12-31-2009 |
20090327457 | Distributed Configuration Management Using Loosely-Coupled Action-Style Documents - Described is a technology in a distributed configuration network management environment, in which action-style documents are used as guides in processing structured documents to perform management tasks. For example, the action-style documents may be used by a standard stylesheet processor to validate a constitutional document, and process input lines of that constitutional document into output lines of a document. When executed, the output lines perform a management task. In this manner, for example, policy statements of an administrator are transformed into a single type of self-contained document that is consistently interpreted, and thus consistently executed, regardless of its source or when it was authored. | 12-31-2009 |
20100217782 | Service Discovery and Publication - A system and methods for service discovery and publication are disclosed. Application programs write requests for service discovery, publication, and subscription to a service discovery application programming interface. The service discovery application programming interface invokes one or more lower-level protocols to satisfy the discovery, publication and/or subscription request. Service information retrieved from lower-layer protocols is formatted into a consistent data model and returned to the client application. In addition, service information may be stored in a persistent data store managed by a discovery persistence service communicatively connected to the service discovery API. | 08-26-2010 |
20110295802 | SCALABLE POLICY-BASED DATABASE SYNCHRONIZATION OF SCOPES - Embodiments described herein are directed to synchronizing scopes between a source database and a target database without the target database specifying each scope that is to be synchronized and to determining scope changes based on service subscriptions. In one embodiment, a source database receives from a target database a synchronization scopes policy corresponding to scope criteria provided by the target database. The synchronization scopes policy includes both the scope criteria and a version identifier that together identify a point-in-time snapshot of the set of scopes meeting the scope criteria as of the latest synchronization. The source database resolves the set of scopes last synchronized from the source database to the target database based on the synchronization scopes policy's scope criteria and version identifier. The source database synchronizes to the target database the changes to data in the resolved set of scopes. | 12-01-2011 |
20120124223 | GENERALIZED PROXIMITY SERVICE - A system and method for identifying network endpoints that provide a service of interest orders endpoints according to their network proximity to a requesting client. The requesting client may then contact the closest available providing endpoint, thus increasing the efficiency of usage of network resources while decreasing latency and enhancing reliability. In an embodiment of the invention, when a connection to the nearest providing endpoint cannot be established, a mechanism for locating a next-closest alternative endpoint is provided. | 05-17-2012 |
Jeffrey Bruce Parham, Redmond, WA US
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20110145526 | CLOUD SCALE DIRECTORY SERVICES - Embodiments described herein are directed to providing scalability to software applications. A computer system partitions a portion of data stored in a directory services system into multiple different data partitions. Each data partition includes a primary writable copy and at least one secondary read-only copy of the data. The computer system receives a client request for a portion of the data that is stored in the directory services system and accesses various stored partition mappings to determine which of the different data partitions includes the requested data. The computer system also accesses a dynamic copy locator to determine which of the read-only copies of the indicated partition to access and provide the accessed primary writeable copy of the indicated partition and the determined read-only copy to the client in a virtualized manner so that the client is not aware of the data partitions. | 06-16-2011 |
20140149702 | CLOUD SCALE DIRECTORY SERVICES - Embodiments described herein are directed to providing scalability to software applications. A computer system partitions a portion of data stored in a directory services system into multiple different data partitions. Each data partition includes a primary writable copy and at least one secondary read-only copy of the data. The computer system receives a client request for a portion of the data that is stored in the directory services system and accesses various stored partition mappings to determine which of the different data partitions includes the requested data. The computer system also accesses a dynamic copy locator to determine which of the read-only copies of the indicated partition to access and provide the accessed primary writeable copy of the indicated partition and the determined read-only copy to the client in a virtualized manner so that the client is not aware of the data partitions. | 05-29-2014 |
20140223135 | CLOUD SCALE DIRECTORY SERVICES - Embodiments described herein are directed to providing scalability to software applications. A computer system partitions a portion of data stored in a directory services system into multiple different data partitions. Each data partition includes a primary writable copy and at least one secondary read-only copy of the data. The computer system receives a client request for a portion of the data that is stored in the directory services system and accesses various stored partition mappings to determine which of the different data partitions includes the requested data. The computer system also accesses a dynamic copy locator to determine which of the read-only copies of the indicated partition to access and provide the accessed primary writeable copy of the indicated partition and the determined read-only copy to the client in a virtualized manner so that the client is not aware of the data partitions. | 08-07-2014 |
Karman Monique Parham, North Port, AL US
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20080224844 | Mobile safety light - I Rhoderick Dwight Hall has invented the Mobile Safety Light as set forth in the following Abstracts. | 09-18-2008 |
Kerry Parham, Portland, OR US
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20140311081 | MULTI-FUNCTION STACKABLE CHAIR FOR CONCRETE REINFORCING ELEMENTS - Multifunction device for positioning reinforcing materials within poured concrete comprising: an octagon-shaped base, with alternative alignment guides, for supporting the device on a supporting surface, an I-beam, or alternatively back-to-back E-beam, construction post with struts extending to the base, and a multifunction clip comprised of a saddle having a plurality of uprights extending therefrom and defining orthogonally-oriented sockets of differing dimensions adapted for clipping onto and positioning reinforcing materials a pre determined distance above the supporting surface. The multifunction clip further comprises means for allowing biasing of the uprights adapted for insertion and releasable retention of reinforcing materials in the sockets, the uprights of the multifunction clip further comprise attachment prongs, and the base of each multifunction device preferably comprises receptacles adapted for allowing alternative interconnected stacking of a plurality of the same identical devices for layered reinforcing of thicker concrete pours. | 10-23-2014 |
Kevin Parham, Orlando, FL US
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20100133403 | Mounting pedestal - The present invention comprises a mounting pedestal for a device, such as a laser scanner. The mount is generally comprised of a base, a tri-bracket and an attachment screw. The base has a base plate and a support attached to the top of the base plate. The support is hollow, preferably cylindrical in shape, has an access opening on the side and a central opening on top. A tri-bracket is bolted onto the top of the support, covering the central opening on the support. The tri-bracket houses a pivot bracket. The attachment screw fits through and is engaged by the pivot bracket on the tri-bracket. A device, such as a laser scanner, is supported by the tri-bracket and is fixed in place by the threads on the attachment screw. The attachment screw is accessed and can be tightened or loosened through the access opening on the support. | 06-03-2010 |
Melvin Parham, Perris, CA US
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20110208613 | Personal shopping buddy shopping cart device - The Personal Shopping Buddy Shopping Cart Device provides a collapsible shopping cart equipped with state-of-the-art on-board electronics, configured to the needs of the individual user, and capable of digitally linking to the store's database to keep tabs on every item purchased as well as other information. Upon entering the store, the Personal Shopping Buddy automatically links to the store's database and proceeds to download the latest information. Every time the user takes an item from of the shelves, a built-in laser-scanner reads the product's UPC barcode as it is placed into the cart, allowing the system to keep a tab of precisely how much the user spends and exactly what items they are purchasing. The digital LED readout, located on the handle of the cart facing the user, clearly displays the current item count, total price, tax included, as well as other information. Upon exiting, the user is able to easily load the Personal Shopping Buddy into the vehicle merely triggering the pressure-sensitive bumper wheel causing the legs to retract, allowing the unit to slide neatly into the user's trunk, rear seat, or cargo compartment. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael Parham, Matthews, NC US
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20090298192 | DETERMINING EFFLUENT CONCENTRATION PROFILES AND SERVICE LIVES OF AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGES - A method for determining at least one of an effluent concentration profile, a breakthrough time and a filter cartridge recommendation includes receiving at least one input parameter, determining at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time and the filter cartridge recommendation based on the input parameter, and graphically displaying at least one of the effluent concentration profile, the breakthrough time, and the filter cartridge recommendation. The effluent concentration profile includes a plot of a concentration of a chemical species over a period of time. The breakthrough time includes a time at which a predetermined concentration of the chemical species passes through a filter cartridge. | 12-03-2009 |
20100153023 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING FILTER SERVICE LIVES - A method for determining a service life for a filter includes measuring exposure data and calculating a service life estimate based on the exposure data. The service life estimate is representative of an estimated exposure time that the filter is exposed to ambient conditions represented by the exposure data before the contaminant passes through the filter at a breakthrough concentration. The method also includes obtaining environmental data and establishing a predicted service life based on the environmental data. The predicted service life is representative of a predicted exposure time that the filter is exposed to the ambient conditions represented by the environmental data before the contaminant passes through the filter at the breakthrough concentration. The method further includes determining the service life for the filter based on a comparison of the estimated and predicted service lives. | 06-17-2010 |
Michael Parham, Weddington, NC US
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20130146052 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATING CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS INTO AN AIR PURIFICATION FILTER THROUGH A REUSABLE SENSOR PORT - A sensor device is disclosed for providing end of service life indication for an air purification filter. The sensor device has a cylindrical housing for insertion into a sorbent bed of a filter, and can be removed from the bed and reused at the end of the filter service. One or more sensors inside the housing are configured to sense physical/chemical characteristics of air passing through the sorbent bed, and to provide associated data to a sensor conditioning board within the housing. The sensor conditioning board processes the received data and conditions the data as desired. The housing is receivable in a cavity formed in the filter bed. A receiving structure receives the housing therein. Data from the one or more sensors can be used to calculate predicted end of service life of the filter. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-13-2013 |
20150047642 | Half Facepiece - A semi-disposable face mask has a shaped molded base composed of silicone and/or TPE and molded forming a face seal, a filter media and a support structure that houses the shaped molded base and filter media in fluid communication allowing airflow from an environment through the filter media to the face seal. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053206 | Half Facepiece - A half facepiece respirator has a shaped support piece supporting and fixing the position of a particle or paper filter insert or outsert with either the support piece or the particle filter incorporating a face sealing component. Placed within the shaped support piece, a grille may be placed in the lower section of the shaped support piece. Additionally the half facepiece includes a head harness having a release mechanism. | 02-26-2015 |
Michael Lee Parham, Weddington, NC US
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20130298774 | CONFORMAL SPLIT PLANAR FLOW AIR PURIFYING FILTER - A conformal filter is disclosed having a plurality of sorbent beds oriented perpendicular to an inner side surface of the filter which conforms to an adjacent surface, such as a wearer's face when attached to a respirator. The inner side of the filter may approximate the curved shape of an interfacing surface. Because the sorbent beds are oriented perpendicular to the inner side surface, a conformal configuration can be achieved without bending the sorbent beds and while keeping constant bed residence time throughout the entire cross-sectional area of the air flow, thus enforcing even air distribution. Reduced bed depth is also achieved through this configuration which consequently reduces the overall pressure drop through the filter. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-14-2013 |
Tate Parham, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20090114027 | Non-invasive system and method for measuring vacuum pressure in a fluid - A noninvasive system and method for measuring vacuum pressure in a fluid in accordance with the present invention generally includes a chamber with two interconnected diaphragms having different surface areas and a force transducer that makes contact with the smaller area diaphragm. When a pressure level less than atmospheric occurs inside the chamber, the smaller area diaphragm presses with a force on the force sensor. As the pressure level in the chamber decreases, the force on the sensor increases. The present system is intended for, but not limited to, use in a Phacoemulsification machine, where it will serve to measure the vacuum in a fluid without contaminating the fluid with previous uses of the system or with any components of the system which are unable to undergo a sterilization process. | 05-07-2009 |
Tate Ray Parham, Silverado, CA US
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20130331872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE TREATMENT - A system, delivery device and method delivers ultrasonic energy to a target musculoskeletal tissue site. In some embodiments, the delivery device includes a stainless steel needle joined to a horn. In some embodiments, the stainless steel needle is joined to the horn using a heating process or a brazing process. | 12-12-2013 |
Thomas Parham, Colleyville, TX US
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20130082136 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVELY MANIPULATING AERODYNAMIC SURFACES - A method and apparatus is provided, including an actuator system that may be connected to a wing frame for controlling an active element. The actuator system may include sliding elements movable along an axis parallel to the span-wise axis of the wing. The sliding elements may be connected to fixed elements and a crank element, the crank element generally comprising a beam element and a pivot element. The beam element may be offset from the pivot element so that the crank element is rotatable about the pivot element with a negative stiffness under an external force that tends to pull the sliding elements away from the fixed elements. | 04-04-2013 |
Thomas Parham, Oregon City, OR US
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20130145737 | Liquid delivery device for attaching to a walk-behind lawn mower or other similar machine - In one contemplated embodiment, the present invention is a liquid delivery device for attaching to a walk-behind lawn mower or other similar machine. The device includes at least one means for attaching the device to the machine, and preferably a pair of straps for releasably attaching the tank assembly to the handle-portion of the lawn mower. The device includes the tank body assembly having at least one vertical sidewall coupled to a closed bottom at an end opposite an open top to define an interior volume. A cap selectively seals the open top and includes a pressurizing assembly. A wand assembly is operationally coupled to the fluid storage tank assembly, the wand assembly includes a hose operationally coupled to the interior volume of the tank assembly. | 06-13-2013 |
Thomas C. Parham, Colleyville, TX US
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20120305698 | Method and Apparatus for Actively Manipulating Aerodynamic Surfaces - A method and apparatus is provided, including an actuator system that may be connected to a wing frame for controlling an active element. The actuator system may include sliding elements movable along an axis parallel to the span-wise axis of the wing. The sliding elements may be connected to fixed elements and a crank element, the crank element generally comprising a beam element and a cross-axis flexure pivot element. The beam element may be offset from the pivot element so that the crank element is rotatable about the pivot element with a negative stiffness under an external force that tends to pull the sliding elements away from the fixed elements. | 12-06-2012 |
20130105637 | Active Prop Rotor Stability System | 05-02-2013 |
Tristan Ryshunn Parham, Riverdale, IL US
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20140379526 | Electronic Shopping System for Retail Stores - A method and system to assist and guide a customer during a shopping experience in a “brick and mortar” type store in order to provide a more pleasant, effective, and efficient shopping environment is provided. Such a method and system allows a customer to more easily locate and access specific desired items in, for example, a large retail store. The customer can also more easily compare similar items, determine if the desired item or similar items are on sale, whether such items are in stock, issue rain checks on sale items out of stock, assess detailed information on such items, and keep a running account of the costs of the items selected. Such a method and system also provides significant benefits to the retailer, including, for example, increased customer satisfaction, direct communication and interaction with the customer, as well as better inventory control and reduced operating costs. | 12-25-2014 |
Tyler Parham US
Tyler Parham, Reno, NV US
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20100120485 | MULTIPLE PLAYER BONUS GAME METHOD - Each player earns eligibility into a bonus game by playing a primary game. The play of the bonus game occurs while each player never stops play of the primary game. During the play of the bonus game, each player has the chance to win bonus awards and competes against other players who have qualified to play the bonus game. Each player plays for his traditional pay table awards and for bonus game awards, which are predetermined or randomly selected winning outcomes which are designated as bonus game outcomes. When a qualified player matches one of the bonus game outcomes with a primary game outcome, the player wins the traditional primary game award and the bonus award associated with the bonus game outcome. | 05-13-2010 |
Tyler T. Parham, Reno, NV US
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20080248859 | MULTIPLE GAME PLAY IN A STACKED CONFIGURATION - Particular embodiments provide multiple games of chance that can be played in a stacked manner substantially simultaneously. For example, a first game may be played along with a second game where game symbols for the second game are displayed on top of game symbols for the first game. The game symbols for the second game may be translucent or may include portions that are translucent that allow a user to see game symbols for the first game and the second game even though they are being displayed on top of each other. | 10-09-2008 |
20100069147 | AWARD SYSTEM BASED ON A USER TOUCH INPUT ON A GAMING DEVICE - Particular embodiments generally relate to providing an award based on a touch input. For example, various superstitious acts performed by a user may be rewarded with a superstition bonus. In one embodiment, it is determined when to trigger a superstition bonus. The superstition bonus may be awarded when a designated touch input is received on a gaming device in a designated area of the gaming device. For example, there may be multiple different touch inputs that can be received in different areas. When a gaming device is eligible to award a superstition bonus, a touch input may be received in the designated area and the superstition bonus may be awarded. | 03-18-2010 |
20110045911 | Gaming Machines Using Multiple Personalities - In one embodiment, a method includes determining player information for a player. A game personality is determined for a gaming machine. The game personality is a set of behavior characteristics for the gaming machine. It is determined if a solicitation for a gaming machine is triggered by applying the player information for a player to the game personality. The solicitation is performed for the player if the solicitation is triggered. | 02-24-2011 |
20110065493 | SECOND PLAYER BONUS GAME - In one embodiment, a method includes determining an event at a gaming device during game play for a first player. One or more bonus event symbols are determined in response to the event. The method sends the one or more bonus event symbols for a bonus game to a second player. When one or more of the bonus event symbols match a predetermined outcome, the second player is awarded a bonus award. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a bonus event symbol from a second gaming device during game play on a first gaming device for a first player. It is determined if the bonus event symbol provides a match to a predetermined outcome. The second player is awarded a bonus award if the match is determined. | 03-17-2011 |
20120302308 | Random Prize Using Dollar Bill Serial Number - In one embodiment, a method includes determining a monetary instrument at a computing device. The monetary instrument is read to determine a first set of numbers from the monetary instrument. A second set of numbers is determined randomly. The computing device then analyzes the first set of numbers and the second set of numbers to determine if the first set of numbers for the monetary instrument qualifies a user for a prize. Then it is determined if a pre-qualification event has occurred. The user is awarded the prize if the monetary instrument qualifies the user of the prize and the pre-qualification event has occurred. | 11-29-2012 |
20130072290 | MULTI-PLAYER SECONDARY GAMING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A multi-player secondary gaming method and system. The method enables multiple networked gaming devices to participate in a secondary game. In accordance with this method, a gaming device is provided by which a player can initiate a primary game. The primary game may be a table game, poker, video slot, and traditional slot such as rotatable reels, wheel of fortune or the like. The gaming device is qualified to participate in a secondary game by using a predetermined primary game outcome or indicia, such as a SPIN symbol on the popular wheel of fortune game. Once the gaming device is qualified, a secondary game indication cycle is triggered after qualification of the gaming device. Additional gaming devices are qualified to participate in the secondary game by using at least one predetermined primary game outcome, and the additional gaming devices are qualified during the secondary game indication cycle. For each additional gaming device that is qualified, the secondary game payout award is increased by a value. Thereafter, the secondary game is initiated and the selected secondary game payout award is awarded to every gaming device qualified to participate in the secondary game. | 03-21-2013 |
20130118950 | HORSESHOE SET CARRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH BACKBOARD - A horseshoe set carrying system and method with backboard. A substantially rectangular board is provided. One or more channels on the front surface of the substantially planar board receive and store articles for playing the horseshoes game. Such articles stored might include horseshoes, target stakes and backboard stakes. One or more stake holes through the substantially planar panel receive backboard stakes such that the substantially planar panel is operable as a backboard. | 05-16-2013 |
20130178283 | GAMING MACHINES USING MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES - In one embodiment, a method includes determining player information for a player. A game personality is determined for a gaming machine. The game personality is a set of behavior characteristics for the gaming machine. It is determined if a solicitation for a gaming machine is triggered by applying the player information for a player to the game personality. The solicitation is performed for the player if the solicitation is triggered. | 07-11-2013 |
Tyler Thomas Parham, Reno, NV US
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20090197674 | TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING A RANDOM AWARDS USING A PLURALITY OF AVERAGE VALUES - A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average value is selected from the plurality of average values and a random award is determined from the prize pool. The random award is determined from the average value selected from the plurality of average values. | 08-06-2009 |
20100124987 | Random community bonus gaming system and method - A random community bonus having a plurality of bonus awards. A threshold is randomly selected for awarding the community bonus. The random threshold may be the number of bonus awards that players qualify for. The bonus awards are displayed on a screen. A maximum of M number of awards, such as ten awards, may be shown on the screen. After the threshold is set, eligible players playing an underlying primary game are qualified for the community bonus. The number of qualified players cannot be more than the threshold value. A compensatory award can be received if a player opts out. A running count of eligible players that have qualified for the community bonus game is also displayed. When the number of eligible players or the number of bonus awards qualified for reaches the threshold value, the community bonus is triggered to award at least one bonus award to each and every qualified player. | 05-20-2010 |
20110130196 | Techniques for Awarding Random Rewards in a Reward Program - A method receives information for a pay table for a game. The pay table including a first set of fixed payouts for a set of outcomes that are possible when playing the game. Information is received for at least a portion of the set of outcomes, the information including an independently specified balancing point between a minimum and a maximum for each of the at least a portion of the set of outcomes. A second set of payouts for the set of outcomes is determined. The at least portion of the second set of payouts includes, for each of the at least a portion of the set of outcomes, a random payout dynamically generated using the balancing point to be between the minimum and maximum. A random payout in the second set of payouts for an outcome is different from the fixed payout in the first set of payouts. | 06-02-2011 |
20130296029 | SECOND PLAYER BONUS GAME - In one embodiment, a method includes determining an event at a gaming device during game play for a first player. One or more bonus event symbols are determined in response to the event. The method sends the one or more bonus event symbols for a bonus game to a second player. When one or more of the bonus event symbols match a predetermined outcome, the second player is awarded a bonus award. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a bonus event symbol from a second gaming device during game play on a first gaming device for a first player. It is determined if the bonus event symbol provides a match to a predetermined outcome. The second player is awarded a bonus award if the match is determined. | 11-07-2013 |
20140364195 | TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING A RANDOM AWARDS USING A PLURALITY OF AVERAGE VALUES - A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average value is selected from the plurality of average values and a random award is determined from the prize pool. The random award is determined from the average value selected from the plurality of average values. | 12-11-2014 |