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Jeffrey T. Anderson, Lake Elmo, MN US
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20090053448 | Protective Films and Related Methods - The invention features protective film constructions that may be used, for example, as a protective floor finish. | 02-26-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Antley, Raleigh, NC US
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20150067457 | CREATING ACCESSIBLE, TRANSLATABLE MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS - The present invention provides a computer implemented method for generating translatable and accessible multimedia presentations. The method can include transforming a presentation master file defining a multimedia presentation into each of a text file and a variables file, generating a plurality of slides for a slide show with text strings from the text file and imagery and audiovisual elements from the variables file, and launching the slide show. Transforming a presentation master file into each of a text file and a variables file can include additionally transforming the presentation master file into a visual markup language document emulating the multimedia presentation. As such, in an aspect of the embodiment, the method further can include detecting an assistive technology, and rendering the visual markup language document in lieu of the slide show. | 03-05-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Babicz, Sr., Newburgh, NY US
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20150279339 | STRING SUPPORT DEVICES FOR STRING INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure provides string support devices for string musical instruments, and in particular locking string support devices and methods of locking string support devices for string musical instruments. In some embodiments the locking string support devices and related methods include a string support member fixed to mounting posts that are coupled to a body of a string musical instrument. In some embodiments the string support devices and related methods include a fixing device that fixes the string support member to each of a plurality of mounting posts. In some embodiments the string support member is fixed to the musical instrument in at least one direction via the mounting posts, such as about a first direction that extends along the length of the musical instrument and/or about a second direction that extends through the of the musical instrument. | 10-01-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Bagdanoff, North Reading, MA US
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20150126490 | AMINOHETEROARYL BENZAMIDES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a salt thereof; | 05-07-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Bagull, Hinsdale, IL US
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20150095055 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING A PRESCRIPTION DRUG REQUEST - Methods and systems for processing prescription drug requests and patient discounts are disclosed. | 04-02-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Baker, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150280390 | SELF-MONITORING CONTROLLED OPTICAL COMPONENT SYSTEM - A self-monitored controlled optical component system may include an electrostrictive actuator, a capacitor matched in capacitance to the electrostrictive actuator, a current source connected to the electrostrictive actuator and to the capacitor that supplies an electric current to the electrostrictive actuator and to the capacitor, an optical element connected to be moved by the electrostrictive actuator, and a comparator connected to receive a first output current from the electrostrictive actuator and a second output current from the capacitor, and output a differenced sensoriactuator signal proportional to the difference between the first output current and the second output current, the sensoriactuator signal representing a current associated with movement of the optical element by the electrostrictive actuator. | 10-01-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Billheimer, West Chester, PA US
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20120138784 | Method for in Vivo Measurement of Reverse Cholesterol Transport - Methods and compositions for the in vivo measurement of reverse cholesterol transport are provided. | 06-07-2012 |
Jeffrey T. Bownell, Seattle, WA US
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20100191582 | USER INTERFACE AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING ITEMS TO USERS - An improved user interfaces and methods are provided for presenting item recommendations to a user when the user selects an item to add to a shopping cart. In response to the user's selection, a page generation process generates and returns a page that includes a plurality of recommendations sections, each of which displays item recommendations generated using a different respective recommendation or selection algorithm (e.g., recommendations based on shopping cart contents, recommendations based on purchase history, etc.). These recommendation algorithms may be selected based on collected information regarding the user. The page may also include a shopping cart section which displays contents of the shopping cart. | 07-29-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Brown, Folsom, CA US
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20080244108 | PER-PORT UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS DISABLE - A device and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a register to store a universal serial bus (USB) port disable bit for an individual USB port. The device also includes a USB individual port disable unit that is capable of reading the USB port disable bit and disabling the individual USB port when the bit is set. | 10-02-2008 |
Jeffrey T. Bruin, Anoka, MN US
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20090124479 | RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS - Various device embodiments include first and second plate assemblies. Each plate assembly includes a base, a seal plate, one or more air bladders and a servo motor to provide a linear motion of the seal plate with respect to the base. The device further includes at least one plate assembly motor operably linked to the bases of the plate assemblies to provide a linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform a sealing operation and away from each other. The device further includes a controller connected to the at least one plate assembly motor and to the first and second servo motors to coordinate the motion of the first and second seal plates to perform a seal operation on a web while traveling with the web. | 05-14-2009 |
20100273621 | RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS - Various device embodiments include first and second plate assemblies. Each plate assembly includes a base, a seal plate, one or more air bladders and a servo motor to provide a linear motion of the seal plate with respect to the base. The device further includes at least one plate assembly motor operably linked to the bases of the plate assemblies to provide a linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform a sealing operation and away from each other. The device further includes a controller connected to the at least one plate assembly motor and to the first and second servo motors to coordinate the motion of the first and second seal plates to perform a seal operation on a web while traveling with the web. | 10-28-2010 |
20120204520 | RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS - Various device embodiments include first and second plate assemblies. Each plate assembly includes a base, a seal plate, one or more air bladders and a servo motor to provide a linear motion of the seal plate with respect to the base. The device further includes at least one plate assembly motor operably linked to the bases of the plate assemblies to provide a linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform a sealing operation and away from each other. The device further includes a controller connected to the at least one plate assembly motor and to the first and second servo motors to coordinate the motion of the first and second seal plates to perform a seal operation on a web while traveling with the web. | 08-16-2012 |
20130267399 | RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS - Various device embodiments perform a sealing operation on a moving web, and comprise, among other things a plate assembly with an air cylinder assembly. The air cylinder assembly comprises a mount, a back plate, at least one air cylinder positioned between the mount and the back plate. The first plate assembly further includes a linear servo motor for linearly moving the air cylinder assembly with respect to the first base, and a first tooling plate with a sealing surface area. The first tooling plate coupled to the back plate. | 10-10-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Bruizeman, West Olive, MI US
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20160097959 | AN ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT - A vehicular rearview assembly that has a rounded outer perimeter edge to satisfy safety standards and contains an EC element having a complex peripheral ring, a front surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure, in cooperation with electronic circuitry of the assembly, pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. A complex peripheral ring may include multiple bands the structures of which is adapted to provide for specified optical characteristics of light, reflected off of the ring. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly. | 04-07-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Cafmeyer, Columbus, OH US
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20090105377 | RESINS, LOW TEMPERATURE FORMULATIONS, AND COATINGS DERIVED THEREFROM - A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as β-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins, allowing the use of lower temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coatings formulations. | 04-23-2009 |
20120136116 | RESINS, LOW TEMPERATURE FORMULATIONS, AND COATINGS DERIVED THEREFROM - A series of resins were synthesized using a range of bio-based materials to control the molecular architecture, and therefore the properties, of the inventive resins. The utility of these resins was demonstrated in the formulation of powder coatings, such as β-hydroxy amide crosslinked and hybrid types. Generally, the bio-based resins flowed out on heating faster than conventional petrochemically-based resins, allowing the use of lower temperatures in the curing oven than is typically possible and a more active catalyst system, especially in the carboxylic acid-epoxy crosslinked hybrid coating formulations. | 05-31-2012 |
20140357746 | Low Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Oils and Uses Thereof - Provided are microalgal oils having a low polyunsaturated fatty acid profile and derivatives of the oils, including acids, esters, epoxides, hydroxylated acids and esters, urethanes, amides, and polymers thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising the oils and their derivatives and their uses in foodstuffs and in industrial and material applications. The compositions include flexible polyurethane foams prepared from the microalgal oils. | 12-04-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Chrissis, Powell, OH US
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20110283777 | PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE LEAK DETECTOR - An automotive leak detector having a container of pressurized gas with an ultraviolet dye dispersed therein, flexible tubing, a regulator, and a pressure gauge. The container has an outlet to which the first end of the tubing is connected. The tubing also has a second end, with the second end having an outlet port. The regulator regulates the pressure of the gas and is attached to the tubing intermediate the first end of the tubing and the second end of the tubing. The pressure gauge is attached to the tubing intermediate the regulator and the second end of the tubing. The outlet port is dimensioned to facilitate attachment to the vapor recovery system access port of an automotive vehicle. Preferably the gas is a vapor made visible by shining an ultraviolet light thereon. Preferably the pressure gauge has a range of 0.1-20 pounds per square inch. Preferably the regulator maintains the pressure at the outlet of the tubing at approximately 1.5 pounds per square inch. A method of using the automotive leak detector to detect leaks in closed systems is also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Coghan, Avon, CT US
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20110313946 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS - According to some embodiments, first data to open an escrow account is received. The first data may include data indicative of (a) the name of a prospective parent of an unborn intended beneficiary of the escrow account, and (b) an amount to be deposited in the escrow account. A message may then be transmitted to indicate that the escrow account has been opened, and the message may include an account identification number of the escrow account. An indication that the intended beneficiary of the escrow account has been born may be received, and, in response to the indication, an instruction to convert the escrow account to a 529 college savings plan to benefit the intended beneficiary may be issued. Some embodiments are associated with a financial planning tool that receives first data indicating an age of a prospective college student along with second data indicating first investment holdings of a user, the first investment holdings not including any 529 college savings plan. Third data, indicating retirement savings objectives of the user, may also be received. Financial planning calculations may then be performed based on the first, second and third data. The financial planning calculations may, for example, generate a contribution recommendation for a 529 college savings plan to benefit the prospective college student. | 12-22-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Cresina, Warsaw, IN US
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20140276819 | POLYAXIAL PIVOT HOUSING FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A polyaxial pivot housing for an external fixation system, comprising a collet body having a threaded portion; a spherical member configured to be partially received by a cavity that is formed in the collet body, the spherical member having a threaded post that is configured to attach to a support member of an external fixation frame; and a threaded locking collar that is configured to orientationally lock the threaded post with respect to the external fixation frame by compressing the spherical member into the cavity as the threaded locking collar is mated with the threaded portion of the collet body. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Delnickas, Kingston, MA US
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20120037526 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SYRINGE - A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider. | 02-16-2012 |
20120258419 | Medicine Delivery System - An injection assembly for injecting medicine. The assembly includes a selectively collapsible elastomeric bulb having a hollow interior and an outlet. The bulb is collapsible from an expanded configuration in which the hollow interior has an expanded volume to a collapsed configuration in which the hollow interior has a collapsed volume that is smaller than the expanded volume. The assembly includes a tube having a proximal end connected to bulb, a distal end, and an interior passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the bulb. The assembly includes a needle connected to the distal end of the tube having a sharp distal end. The needle has an interior passage in fluid communication with the interior passage of the tube for delivering medicine from the hollow interior of the bulb when the bulb is compressed and drawing fluid through the needle toward the bulb when the bulb expands. | 10-11-2012 |
20120258421 | Anesthetic Syringe - A syringe assembly for dispensing medicine from a cartridge having a diaphragm and a piston opposite the diaphragm. The assembly includes a barrel having a hollow interior, an open proximal end, a closed distal end, and an outlet. The assembly also includes a cartridge receiver slidably receivable in the hollow interior of the barrel. The receiver includes an interior space for receiving the cartridge, an access needle extending into the interior space for puncturing the diaphragm of the cartridge. The access needle directs fluid to the barrel outlet. The cartridge receiver includes a plunger rod movable into the interior space of the cartridge receiver for engaging the piston of the cartridge to selectively force medicine in the cartridge through the access needle. | 10-11-2012 |
20140317899 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SYRINGE - A storage and dispensing container includes a base having an open end and a receptacle. A first divider is secured in the receptacle. A second divider is pivotally secured to the first divider, and defines a first compartment with the first divider. The first compartment has a size that is selectively adjustable by pivoting the second divider relative to the first divider. | 10-30-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Depinto, Perkasie, PA US
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20150136144 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO AN OCCLUSIVE POLYMER HYDROGEL - Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge. | 05-21-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Deye, Louisville, KY US
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20090158886 | Front Access Frame Sealing Mechanism for Filter Cassettes - A front access frame sealing mechanism for filter cassettes comprising at least one pair of posts extending inwardly from opposing sidewalls of a filter cassette housing wherein the posts have a head with a diameter exceeding that of the shaft of the post. At least one camming retainer is mounted adjacent each opposing sidewall about a post wherein each of camming retainer has a cam with a centrally oriented aperture with a diameter greater than the diameter of the post head for mounting about the posts. The cams have a flat portion and a extending handle portion, the flat portion becomes adjacent a sealing channel when in a sealing position. A sealing channel is adjacent each sidewall of the housing with a linear side adjacent front edges of at least one upstream filter cassette and having a channel holding each of the cams. | 06-25-2009 |
20110232241 | Front Access Frame Sealing Mechanism for Filter Cassettes - A front access frame sealing mechanism for filter cassettes comprising at least one pair of posts extending inwardly from opposing sidewalls of a filter cassette housing wherein the posts have a head with a diameter exceeding that of the shaft of the post. At least one camming retainer is mounted adjacent each opposing sidewall about a post wherein each of camming retainer has a cam with a centrally oriented aperture with a diameter greater than the diameter of the post head for mounting about the posts. The cams have a flat portion and a extending handle portion, the flat portion becomes adjacent a sealing channel when in a sealing position. A sealing channel is adjacent each sidewall of the housing with a linear side adjacent front edges of at least one upstream filter cassette and having a channel holding each of the cams. | 09-29-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Drewett, Kennedale, TX US
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20100112190 | COMPOSITE LAMINATE THICKNESS COMPENSATION - A method is provided for the non-contact measurement of variations in thickness of composite materials and structures prepared from composite parts. Metrologic methods are employed to provide a 3D image of the structure or part. Variations that are greater than an acceptable amount can be corrected by adding a compensation layer to the surface of the structure or part. | 05-06-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Elks, Geneva, IL US
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20090163608 | Process for making olefin oligomers and alkyl benzenes in the presence of mixed metal oxide catalysts - Provided is a process for oligomerizing n-olefins. The process has the step of reacting (oligomerizing) an amount of one or more n-olefins in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a two or more metal oxides at a temperature effective to effect oligomerization. The two or more metal oxides are represented by the formula MO | 06-25-2009 |
20090187047 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHENOL AND METHYL ETHYL KETONE - A process for producing phenol and methyl ethyl ketone comprises contacting benzene and a C | 07-23-2009 |
20100036184 | Catalyst Composition and Its Use Thereof in Aromatics Alkylation - This disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising (a) a crystalline MCM-49 molecular sieve; and (b) a binder comprising at least 1 wt. % of a titanium compound. In one aspect of this disclosure, the titanium compound comprises at least one of titanium oxide, titanium hydroxide, titanium sulfate, titanium phosphate, or any combination thereof. In another aspect of this disclosure, the catalyst composition further comprises a crystalline MCM-22 family molecular sieve comprising at least one of MCM-22, MCM-36, MCM-49, MCM-56, ITQ-1, ITQ-2, ITQ-30, PSH-3, ERB-1, SSZ-25, or any combination thereof. In other embodiments, this disclosure relates to a process for preparing the catalyst composition of this disclosure, the process comprises (a) providing the crystalline MCM-49 molecular sieve and the binder comprising at least 1 wt. % of a titanium compound to form a mixture; and (b) forming the mixture into the catalyst composition. In a preferred embodiment, the forming step comprises extruding. In yet other embodiments, this disclosure discloses a process for alkylating an aromatic hydrocarbon with an alkylating agent to produce an alkylated aromatic product by contacting the aromatic hydrocarbon and the alkylating agent with the catalyst composition. | 02-11-2010 |
20110034749 | Synthesis and use of ZSM-12 - A process is described for synthesizing a porous, crystalline material having the framework structure of ZSM-12 of the formula: | 02-10-2011 |
20110152062 | DRYING DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SMALL QUANTITIES OF CONTROLLED PARTICLE SIZE CATALYSTS WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN FLUIDIZED BED OPERATIONS SUCH AS FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING - Catalysts for experimentation are produced having a controlled matrix pore structure. The manufacturing process utilizes tape casting in the drying procedure in which a catalyst slurry is cast on a substrate and dried at a temperature of between about 50° C. to 200° C. for a period of time of about 0.1 to 1.0 hour. The dried catalyst particles can be removed from the substrate by several techniques, including scraping, burning, and deforming the substrate material, The resulting catalytic particles can be produced in an amount of about ca. 3 g to 300 g from slurries with volumes between 5 cc to 500 cc, which are suitable for small scale FCC reactors and for high throughput experimentation. | 06-23-2011 |
20130267406 | Catalyst Composition and Its Use Thereof in Aromatics Alkylation - This disclosure relates to a catalyst composition comprising (a) MCM-22 family material; and (b) a binder comprising at least 1 wt.% of a titanium compound based on the weight of said catalyst composition, wherein said titanium compound was anatase and rutile phases. | 10-10-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Griffin, Liberty Township, OH US
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20150046288 | DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An dynamic electronic communication device. The tag according to embodiments of the invention is designed or set to discount, promote, incentivize, or apply information at certain states or within a certain timeframe at initial deployment, the tags themselves being capable of handling the logic. The tag generally includes a circuit, such as a silicon chip, that controls a flexible printed display, which displays the information when applied. The tag is optionally encapsulated in a plastic or glass case. The tag is made of a suitably small size such that the tag can easily be placed on individual items, and can be secured to other objects via an adhesive backing, sewn in, pinned on, and the like. | 02-12-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Ivereson, Madison, WI US
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20110288381 | System And Apparatus For Correlating Heart Rate To Exercise Parameters - A computer-implemented method is used for estimating an exercise parameter for a user. The method includes the steps of receiving a measured physiologic value such as heart rate, determining an estimated exercise parameter value based on the physiologic value based on a stored correlation between a measured physiologic value and a measured exercise parameter value, and providing the estimated exercise parameter value. | 11-24-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Jordan, Pe, Franklin, TN US
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20150372468 | COMPACT TRANSFORMER BUSHING - A compact electrical bushing has a separate insulating end cap removably attached to the shaft of the bushing at an end used for mounting a current transformer. The removably attached insulating end cap has a large outer diameter that increases the linear surface distance of the bushing. The outer diameter may be determined in a predefined manner based on the desired length of the shaft, and vice versa, with a larger outer diameter corresponding to a shorter shaft. The increased linear surface distance allows the bushing to meet minimum tracking distance with a shorter shaft relative to existing bushings. The shorter shaft reduces the footprint of switchgear and other electrical isolation equipment to which the bushing may be connected. The insulating end cap may be removed from the bushing as needed to allow the current transformer to be slid onto the bushing without having to pass over the end cap. | 12-24-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Kochelek, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20100065287 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS HAVING REDUCED CORROSION - A fire protection system comprising at least one sprinkler, a source of pressurized water, a piping network connecting at least one sprinkler to the source of pressurized water, and a nitrogen generator coupled to the sprinkler system. The nitrogen generator may be a nitrogen membrane system or a nitrogen pressure swing adsorption system. The present systems and methods reduce or nearly eliminate corrosion that typically affects conventional fire protection systems, such as caused by oxygen and microbial systems, which can deteriorate or compromise function. Initial, repeated, or continuous displacement of oxygen with nitrogen in the fire protection system significantly reduces or eliminates corrosion. | 03-18-2010 |
20110094758 | CONTROLLED DISCHARGE GAS VENT - A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated. | 04-28-2011 |
20110226495 | HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network. | 09-22-2011 |
20120031629 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH OXYGEN CORROSION SENSITIVE COUPON ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MONITORING CORROSION IN A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A fire protection sprinkler system and method of monitoring corrosion in a fire protection sprinkler system that includes a pipe network and at least one sprinkler connected with said pipe network. A corrosion monitor assembly is provided in the pipe network that includes at least one metal coupon and an oxygen depletion area defined on a surface portion of the coupon. A mounting member positions the corrosion monitor assembly to be at least partially covered with water when the sprinkler system is in an operative state. | 02-09-2012 |
20130098640 | HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network. | 04-25-2013 |
20130168109 | PACKAGED INERTING SYSTEM FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INERTING A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A fire protection sprinkler system inerting apparatus and method includes selectively connecting an inert gas source and a gas vent to the fire protection sprinkler system with a valve system and controlling the valve system. The valve system is controlled to selectively connect the inert gas source with the sprinkler system to add inert gas to the sprinkler system to increase the proportion of inert gas in the gas mixture within the sprinkler system and to operate the gas vent to discharge a portion of the gas mixture from the sprinkler system. | 07-04-2013 |
20130341055 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GAS VENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - An automatic electrical gas vent, method and resulting fire protection sprinkler system, is useful with a water source and at least one sprinkler. The at least one sprinkler is connected with the water source by a piping network. An automatic electrical gas vent is adapted to be connected with the piping network to discharge gas from said piping network. The automatic electrical gas vent includes an electrically operated valve that is electrically actuatable to discharge from said piping network and a sensor. The sensor senses the presence of gas at a portion of the piping network and causes actuation of the valve to discharge from the piping network in the absence of a conductive liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
20140202714 | CONTROLLED DISCHARGE GAS VENT - A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated. | 07-24-2014 |
20140332240 | Corrosion Monitoring In A Fire Sprinkler System - A fire sprinkler system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The fire sprinkler system further includes structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor for sensing a pressure in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems, including fire sprinkler systems, are also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
20150014000 | HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network. | 01-15-2015 |
20150021052 | HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028122 | SUPERVISED NITROGEN CYLINDER INERTING SYSTEM FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INERTING A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM - An inerting system for a fire protection sprinkler system and method of inerting a fire protection sprinkler system to reduce the concentration of oxygen includes connecting an inert gas supply system with the piping network of the fire protection sprinkler system. The gas supply system includes a plurality of tank adapters, an automatic fill valve, an automatic vent valve and at least one pressure transducer. Each of the tank adapters is adapted to connect with a tank of inert gas and to selectively connect the tank of inert gas with said automatic fill valve. A control controls the gas supply system including operating the automatic fill valve and the automatic vent valve in order to increase the proportion of inert gas in the piping network. The control monitors the at least one pressure transducer to determine the pressure of gas at least in the tank connected with the automatic fill valve. The control operates the tank adapters to disconnect a tank connected with the automatic fill valve when the pressure in that tank is below a particular pressure and connects a different tank with the automatic fill valve. The control system may include a form of visual indication to identify full and depleted tanks. This information can be transmitted to any remote monitoring location if required. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034170 | INERTING GAS VENT ASSEMBLY, INERTING SYSTEM USING THE GAS VENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF INERTING A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A fire protection sprinkler system and method of inerting a fire protection sprinkler system includes connecting an inerting system to the piping network of a fire protection sprinkler system having a piping network and at least one sprinkler head connected with the piping network. The inerting system includes an inert gas source that is adapted to supply inert gas to the piping network and an inerting gas vent assembly. The gas vent assembly has a gas vent adapted to discharge gas, a solenoid and a control. The solenoid is adapted to selectively open the gas vent and to close the gas vent. The gas vent discharges gas when the solenoid opens the gas vent and does not discharge gas when the solenoid closes the gas vent. The control is adapted to operate the solenoid in a manner that allows the gas vent to discharge gas for a limited amount of time. | 02-05-2015 |
20150083441 | Electrically Operated Gas Vents For Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems And Related Methods - A fire protection sprinkler system includes a water source, a sprinkler, a piping network interconnecting the water source and the sprinkler, and an automatic gas vent coupled to the piping network and configured to discharge gas from the system. The automatic gas vent includes a sensor configured to sense a presence or absence of a liquid and an electrically operated valve. The automatic gas vent is configured to open the electrically operated valve in response to the sensor sensing the absence of a liquid and close the electrically operated valve in response to the sensor sensing the presence of a liquid. Automatic gas vent assemblies and methods of venting and discharging gas from fire protection sprinkler systems are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
20150265866 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS HAVING REDUCED CORROSION - A fire protection system comprising at least one sprinkler, a source of pressurized water, a piping network connecting at least one sprinkler to the source of pressurized water, and a nitrogen generator coupled to the sprinkler system. The nitrogen generator may be a nitrogen membrane system or a nitrogen pressure swing adsorption system. The present systems and methods reduce or nearly eliminate corrosion that typically affects conventional fire protection systems, such as caused by oxygen and microbial systems, which can deteriorate or compromise function. Initial, repeated, or continuous displacement of oxygen with nitrogen in the fire protection system significantly reduces or eliminates corrosion. | 09-24-2015 |
20150290483 | Corrosion Monitoring In A Fire Sprinkler System - A fire sprinkler system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The fire sprinkler system further includes structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor for sensing a pressure in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems, including fire sprinkler systems, are also disclosed. | 10-15-2015 |
20160030786 | Pump Assemblies And Methods For Inhibiting Oxygen From Entering Water Supply Systems - A method of inhibiting oxygen in ambient air from entering a water supply system having at least one ingress point at which a fluid can enter the water supply system includes supplying an inert gas to the at least one ingress point of the water supply system. The inert gas enters the water supply system at the at least one ingress point and substantially inhibits ambient air including oxygen from entering the water supply system at the at least one ingress point to substantially inhibit oxygen corrosion in the water supply system. Example pump assemblies for coupling to water supply systems, piping networks, and water-based fire sprinkler systems for inhibiting ambient air, including oxygen it may contain, from entering the systems are also disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Kreulen, San Jose, CA US
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20100011015 | SIMPLIFYING COMPLEX DATA STREAM PROBLEMS INVOLVING FEATURE EXTRACTION FROM NOISY DATA - Methods, systems and computer program products for simplifying complex data stream problems involving feature extraction from noisy data. Exemplary embodiments include a method for processing a data stream, including applying multiple operators to the data stream, wherein an operation by each of the multiple operators includes retrieving the next chunk for each of set of input parameters, performing digital processing operations on a respective next chunk, producing sets of output parameters and adding data to one or more internal data stores, each internal data store acting as a data stream source. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011192 | SIMPLIFYING COMPLEX DATA STREAM PROBLEMS INVOLVING FEATURE EXTRACTION FROM NOISY DATA - Methods, systems and computer program products for simplifying complex data stream problems involving feature extraction from noisy data. Exemplary embodiments include a method for processing a data stream, including applying multiple operators to the data stream, wherein an operation by each of the multiple operators includes retrieving the next chunk for each of set of input parameters, performing digital processing operations on a respective next chunk, producing sets of output parameters and adding data to one or more internal data stores, each internal data store acting as a data stream source. | 01-14-2010 |
20150220680 | INFERRING BIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS FROM UNSTRUCTURED TEXT ANALYSIS - A biological pathway is a series of actions that take place in an organism that lead to some resulting pathology or otherwise change the organism state. In the cell, these actions typically take place between molecules called proteins. Proteins within the cell interact in ways that are not fully understood, but evidence concerning these interactions is constantly being collected and published by microbiologists. The disclosed method automatically infers such biological pathways between proteins by looking at the overall system of published literature about those proteins. | 08-06-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Somerset, NJ US
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20090270477 | POLYMORPHS OF A HYDROISOINDOLINE TACHYKININ RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST - This application is directed to a novel polymorph of a hydroisoindoline tachykinin receptor antagonist having the following structural formula A. | 10-29-2009 |
20100036135 | Process for Making Hydroisoindoline Tachykinin Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to a process for preparing certain hydroisoindoline compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The compounds are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, depression, and anxiety. | 02-11-2010 |
20140088124 | IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Described herein are compounds of formula (I), The compounds of formula I act as DGAT1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and obesity. | 03-27-2014 |
20140107346 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CHIRAL DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-IV INHIBITORS - A process for the preparation of pyrazolopyrolidines of structural formula I: and W is or P, wherein in P is an amine protecting group. These compounds are useful in the synthesis of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Also provided are useful intermediates obtained from the process. | 04-17-2014 |
20140243519 | METHODS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PREPARING MACROLACTAMS - The present invention includes compounds useful as intermediates in the preparation of macrolactams, methods for preparing the intermediates, and methods for preparing macrolactams. One use of the methods and intermediates described herein is in the production of macrolactam compounds able to inhibit HCV NS3 protease activity. HCV NS3 inhibitory compounds have therapeutic and research applica | 08-28-2014 |
20160024100 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CHIRAL DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-IV INHIBITORS - A process for the preparation of pyrazolopyrolidines of structural formula I: | 01-28-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Laundre, Sheboygan, WI US
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20080271230 | Releasable toilet seat assembly - An easy release hinge assembly for connecting a covering member to a toilet base is disclosed. It has a mounting plate mountable on an upper rearward surface of the toilet base, and having two spaced apart through holes and two overhanging lateral wings. Fasteners are extendible through the through holes and then through a portion of the toilet base to mount the mounting plate thereon. There is also a hinge base member adapted to support the covering member in a pivotal fashion, the hinge base member having a pair of spaced essentially horizontally extending extension arms defining in part an opening for receiving the mounting plate therebetween. A lid is pivotably mounted on the hinge base to pivot between a first position where a rearward portion of the lid is positioned behind the mounting plate, and a second position where it is not. | 11-06-2008 |
20140189947 | DAMPER LOCKING MECHANISM FOR TOILET SEAT - A toilet includes a seat, a bowl and a damper locking mechanism that allows the seat to rotate relative to the bowl with an influenced inertia. The damper locking mechanism includes a hinge base having a biasing member and an interior surface that defines a bore and a damper having an exterior surface that engages the interior surface. When the damper is disposed in the bore, the biasing member imparts a radial force to bias the damper into the hinge base and remove a looseness between the seat and the bowl. | 07-10-2014 |
20140201895 | BUMPERLESS TOILET LID - A lid for a toilet including a bottom surface that faces a top surface of a seat for the toilet when the seat is in a lowered position proximate to a bowl of the toilet. The bottom surface of the lid has a sweeping profile that extends along at least a portion of the bottom surface of the lid and is configured to engage the top surface of the seat. A uniform gap between the seat and lid is defined by the sweeping profile of the lid and the material thickness of the lid when both the lid and the seat are in a lowered position. | 07-24-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Lee, San Jose, CA US
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20100062818 | REAL-TIME INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL COMPETITOR WHILE PERFORMING AN EXERCISE ROUTINE - A portable electronic device for providing real-time interaction between a user performing an exercise routine and a virtual competitor. Some embodiments of the portable electronic device may include a sensor for receiving a plurality of user performance metrics associated with the user, a processor for generating a comparison between the plurality of user performance metrics and a competitor workout file associated with the virtual competitor, and a display for displaying a summary of the comparison in real-time. | 03-11-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Liegner, Newton, NJ US
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20150024996 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR INTRAOCULAR ADMINISTRATION AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THEREOF - Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular injection are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as triamcinolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular injections are also described. | 01-22-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Makoff, Tiburon, CA US
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20090083653 | System for facilitating remote digital image manipulation services - An integrated interface is disclosed which facilitates combining digital images and instructions for modifying those images. This information can be electronically transmitted over a network to a remote Editor or Artist capable of modifying the image in accordance with the instructions. In one version, the interface includes relatively sophisticated marking tools which allow the image holder to input very accurate and detailed image manipulation instructions. An alternative interface is disclosed which is less complex and directed to the consumer market. A system is also disclosed for pricing the image modifications and for selecting and routing the work to various Editors in remote locations. | 03-26-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Mclamb, Raleigh, NC US
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20130080710 | HARDWARE METHOD FOR DETECTING TIMEOUT CONDITIONS IN A LARGE NUMBER OF DATA CONNECTIONS - Tracking several open data connections is difficult with a large number of connections. Checking for timeouts in software uses valuable processor resources. Employing a co-processor dedicated to checking timeouts uses valuable logic resources and consumes extra space. In one embodiment, a finite state machine implemented in hardware increases the speed connections can be checked for timeouts. The finite state machine stores a last accessed time stamp for each connection in a memory, and loops through the memory to compare each last accessed time stamp with a current time stamp of the system minus a global timeout value. In this manner, the finite state machine can efficiently find and react to timed out connections. | 03-28-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Menniti, Nutley, NJ US
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20130339422 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE DYNAMIC CONTENT AND DEVICE PANEL MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods are disclosed that provide for automatic management of device content for demonstration applications running on mobile devices such as smart phones. The systems and methods can eliminate or reduce the need for a manual process of content management for such demonstration applications. Systems and methods according to the present disclose can also provide for the following: updating content on a device to include content that demonstrates the device capabilities dynamically; delivering content based on the device demographic to cater the needs of the customers; performing local wipe of content generated by customers at regular intervals automatically; providing easy discovery of the premium device capabilities to the customers; advertising new capabilities delivered to the devices; and, tracking features/applications used by the customers and/or creating a store or device profile. | 12-19-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Mergy, Youngtown, AZ US
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20080242445 | Golf Club Head with Non-Metallic Body - A golf club includes a head having a front body preferably made of metallic material and a rear body preferably made of non-metallic material. The front and rear bodies are constructed so that a crown wall on the front body has a protruding section that mates with a recessed section of a crown wall on the rear body. The protruding section of the crown wall on the front body lies in a region of the club head that experiences the highest deflection and stress during impact with a golf ball. Therefore, the club head behaves, during impact with a golf ball, substantially as if the rear body were formed of metallic material rather than non-metallic material. | 10-02-2008 |
20080318707 | Golf Club Head With Foam Core - A golf club head having improved properties such as structural rigidity and weight distribution comprises a core formed of a first material such as metallic or ceramic foam. The golf club head may be fabricated by intercalating a second material into the foam core to provide a composite core. The composite core is formed into at least a portion of a club head body. Optionally, a coating is applied to the composite core and, thereafter, the second material is pyrolized and removed. | 12-25-2008 |
20090029796 | Multiple Material Iron-Type Golf Club Head - A golf club head includes a perimeter member made of high density material and a face plate insert made of lower density material. In one embodiment, the face plate insert is formed by applying a shell member to a core member so that the shell member encases the core member. Preferably, the shell member is made by electrodepositing a nanometal having a grain size between 10 and 50 nanometers onto the core member. | 01-29-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Mergy, Portland, OR US
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20140349057 | INSULATING MATERIAL WITH CONTINUOUS INSULATION AND FILL - Insulating materials, methods of forming insulating materials, and products including insulating materials are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an insulating material may include a lining material layer, a face material layer, at least one layer of continuous synthetic insulation disposed between the lining material layer and the face material layer, fill disposed between the lining material layer and the face material layer, one or more first seams coupling the lining material layer and the at least one layer of continuous synthetic insulation, and one or more second seams coupling the face material layer and the at least one layer of continuous synthetic insulation. The first and second seams may form two or more baffles partitioning the fill in the insulating material. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed. | 11-27-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Minnig, Flower Mound, TX US
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20090044261 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE DUAL CHANNEL COMMUNICATION THROUGH A FIREWALL - A server including a dual channel communications module operable to establish a communication session between the server and a client is provided. The server may be operable to receive a dual channel communication packet from the client. In a particular embodiment, the dual channel communication packet may include a header in a data payload. The header includes a client external IP address, and the data payload includes an encoded port command having a client internal IP address and a client data port number. A codec operable to decode the port command may also be provided. The server may also include a translation module for retrieving the client external IP address from the header. In a particular embodiment, the server is operable to establish data channel coordinates including the client external IP address, the client data port number, a server internal IP address and a server data port number. | 02-12-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Mulreed, Shelton, CT US
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20100017992 | Cleaning implements - A cleaning implement for cleaning a ceiling fan blade is provided. The cleaning implement includes a frame, a single cleaning cloth, and gripping portion. The frame has an open end and a closed end opposite the open end so that the frame defines a fan blade receiving opening. The opening receives the ceiling fan blade therein when the ceiling fan blade has a width that is smaller than, equal to, or larger than a width of the first fan blade receiving opening. The single cleaning cloth is removably disposed on the frame so that a cleaning surface of the single cleaning cloth can contact at least one surfaces of the ceiling fan blade. The gripping portion is connected to the frame. | 01-28-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Murphy, Chanhassen, MN US
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20160109094 | Decorative illuminable container - An illuminable container having a reflective inner surface and at least one aperture of a selected shape wherein the container is configured to accept a light source and the effect of the reflective inner surface and light emitted from the light source is visible through the at least one aperture. The reflective inner surface may also have holographic properties. An outer surface of the container is printed with a design wherein the apertures and the design correspond such that a scene is formed when the container is illuminated. Alternatively, the illuminable container may comprise a shape and design configured to provide a dimensional aspect to the scene when illuminated. | 04-21-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Pachl, Holt, MO US
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20090250166 | SEALANT ARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL THEREIN - A sealant article useful for sealing a substrate surface having a first surface and a second surface is provided. The first surface comprises a deformable composition that is capable of conforming to a substrate surface when subjected to heat and/or pressure. The second surface of the sealant article has been at least partially cured by exposing said surface to an amount of radiation effective to induce at least partial curing of the second surface of the sealant article. Prior to such curing, the second surface also is comprised of the deformable composition. Such at least partial curing is effective to render the second surface less deformable than the first surface. | 10-08-2009 |
20130312904 | SEALANT ARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL THEREIN - A sealant article useful for sealing a substrate surface having a first surface and a second surface is provided. The first surface comprises a deformable composition that is capable of conforming to a substrate surface when subjected to heat and/or pressure. The second surface of the sealant article has been at least partially cured by exposing said surface to an amount of radiation effective to induce at least partial curing of the second surface of the sealant article. Prior to such curing, the second surface also is comprised of the deformable composition. Such at least partial curing is effective to render the second surface less deformable than the first surface. | 11-28-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Rasley, Providence, RI US
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20150085694 | Port Mirroring for Sampling Measurement of Network Flows - Mechanisms are provided for analyzing data traffic through a network. The mechanisms sample data packets of a data flow through a normal port of a network forwarding device of the network. The sampling is performed at least by configuring the network forwarding device to implement port mirroring of the normal port to a designated mirror port of the network forwarding device. The mechanisms forward sampled data packets, copied to the mirror port by virtue of the port mirroring, to a collector computing device. The mechanisms process, by the collector computing device, the sampled data packets to analyze the data flow through the normal port of the network forwarding device. The mechanisms perform, by the collector computing device, an operation based on results of the analysis. | 03-26-2015 |
20150089045 | Determining Sampling Rate from Randomly Sampled Events - Mechanisms are provided for determining an event rate. The mechanisms sample a sequence of events to generate a set of sampled events. At least a subset of the sampled events have associated event sequence values indicating a position of the sampled event within the sequence of events. The mechanisms group the sampled events into a plurality of event groups based on a common characteristic of the events. The mechanisms determine, for each event group, sequence values of sampled events associated with the event group. The mechanisms calculate, for each event group, an estimated event rate based on the sequence values of the sampled events associated with the event group and the total number of events in the sequence of events. | 03-26-2015 |
20160036659 | Port Mirroring for Sampling Measurement of Network Flows - Mechanisms are provided for analyzing data traffic through a network. The mechanisms sample data packets of a data flow through a normal port of a network forwarding device of the network. The sampling is performed at least by configuring the network forwarding device to implement port mirroring of the normal port to a designated mirror port of the network forwarding device. The mechanisms forward sampled data packets, copied to the mirror port by virtue of the port mirroring, to a collector computing device. The mechanisms process, by the collector computing device, the sampled data packets to analyze the data flow through the normal port of the network forwarding device. The mechanisms perform, by the collector computing device, an operation based on results of the analysis. | 02-04-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Rehor, Enfield, CT US
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20110145019 | SYSTEM FOR FUNDING THIRD-PARTY-ADMINISTERED LOSSES - A computerized system for funding third-party-administered insurance claims includes at least one processor configured to provide a claim data throughput module for receiving at least one claim transaction from at least one third party administrator, an administrative services module for receiving at least one bank transaction from at least one third party administration, for passing at least one bank transaction to a bank, and for receiving at least one paid file from a bank, and a transactions matching engine for validating at least one bank transaction based upon at least one claim transaction, and for determining completion of at least one bank transaction based upon at least one paid file. | 06-16-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Robke, Apex, NC US
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20130019276 | Automatic Generation of User Account Policies Based on Configuration Management Database InformationAANM Biazetti; Ana C.AACI CaryAAST NCAACO USAAGP Biazetti; Ana C. Cary NC USAANM Robke; Jeffrey T.AACI ApexAAST NCAACO USAAGP Robke; Jeffrey T. Apex NC US - Mechanisms are provided for generating user account policies for generating user accounts to access resources of the data processing system. A determination is made that a user account policy for an identified resource in the data processing system is to be generated. Configuration information associated with the identified resource is retrieved from a configuration information database. A predefined user account policy template is retrieved from a user account policy template database system. A user account policy data structure is generated based on the retrieved configuration information and the retrieved predefined user account policy template. | 01-17-2013 |
20130086260 | Automatic Generation of User Account Policies Based on Configuration Management Database Information - Mechanisms are provided for generating user account policies for generating user accounts to access resources of the data processing system. A determination is made that a user account policy for an identified resource in the data processing system is to be generated. Configuration information associated with the identified resource is retrieved from a configuration information database. A predefined user account policy template is retrieved from a user account policy template database system. A user account policy data structure is generated based on the retrieved configuration information and the retrieved predefined user account policy template. | 04-04-2013 |
20130104046 | Role Engineering Scoping and Management - Mechanisms are provided for performing a role engineering project for applying security roles to access operations targeting resources. A plurality of data objects representing one or more user identities, permissions, and resources of an organization computing system are received. One or more filter criteria for filtering the plurality of data objects to generate a subset of data objects for consideration during the role engineering project are received. The one or more filter criteria specify a scope of the role engineering project. The one or more filter criteria are applied to generate the subset of data objects. Role engineering project operations are performed on the subset of data objects to generate one or more security roles. The one or more security roles are deployed to the organization computing system to control access operations targeting resources of the organization computing system. | 04-25-2013 |
20130198639 | Role Engineering Scoping and Management - Mechanisms are provided for performing a role engineering project for applying security roles to access operations targeting resources. A plurality of data objects representing one or more user identities, permissions, and resources of an organization computing system are received. One or more filter criteria for filtering the plurality of data objects to generate a subset of data objects for consideration during the role engineering project are received. The one or more filter criteria specify a scope of the role engineering project. The one or more filter criteria are applied to generate the subset of data objects. Role engineering project operations are performed on the subset of data objects to generate one or more security roles. The one or more security roles are deployed to the organization computing system to control access operations targeting resources of the organization computing system. | 08-01-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Robke, Durham, NC US
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20100325540 | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOL FOR PROVIDING USER CONTEXT INFORMATION TO IMPROVE MESSAGE QUALITY AT DEVELOPMENT TIME - A message occurrence can be detected when a software application runs on a computing device. The message occurrence can be an occurrence where a text containing message is presented upon a user interface of the software application or a log associated with the software application is updated with a text containing message. A user context for the message occurrence can be determined. The user context can include a user sequence and an execution path. Message occurrence information can be conveyed to a message context catalog. Within the message context catalog, the message occurrence information can be indexed against unique message identifiers. Message occurrence information from the message context catalog can be presented in a computer's user interface when a message uniquely identified by the message identifier is presented in the user interface. The user interface can permit a user to edit text of messages. | 12-23-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Ruwe, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100241114 | CRYOGENIC PROBE - A cryogenic probe for ablating cardiac tissue is provided comprising a handle piece and an elongated probe tube extending from the handle that terminates in a malleable end effector closed at its distal end and having a smooth outer surface. A semi-rigid insulative sleeve extends from the handle and overlies the proximal portion of the probe tube. An internal support preferably in the form of a coiled spring is located interior of the probe tube for supporting the interior surface of the probe tube. A plurality of cryogenic fluid supply tubes are disposed on the interior of the probe tube for introducing cryogenic fluid to the probe tube, each supply tube having an outlet orifice, with the outlet orifices being staggered along the length of the probe tube. In one embodiment, the probe tube is axially movable relative to the sleeve/handle between retracted and extended positions. Also, the probe tube may be provided with a thermocouple for measuring the temperature of the surface of the probe tube. | 09-23-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Weston, MA US
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20140172174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRICALLY-POWERED TRASH COMPACTORS AND RECEPTACLES - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle. | 06-19-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Boston, MA US
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20130278067 | ELECTRICALLY-POWERED PROGRAMMABLE WASTE ENCLOSURE - This invention is directed towards a waste enclosure device (“device”) comprising a waste enclosure employing operational functions including collection and monitoring capacity wherein said device includes one or more programmable logic controllers. Operational functions are performed by electrical components including sensors to determine waste deposits characteristics and contents. Said device operational functions are further adapted to send and receive data, optionally wirelessly, and configured and adapted to utilize solar derived electric power and, optionally, electric power from other sources. | 10-24-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Scott, Shawnee, KS US
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20080254422 | Dental articulator with endodontic module - A dental articulator for use in dental education simulates the human mouth and has an adjustable hinge that interconnects upper and lower carrier trays for movement to and from a closed position. Modules of imitation gums and teeth are secured in the carrier trays by neodymium magnets. The hinge structure in the articulator is selectively movable to shift the jaw axis to a position to provide the desired alignment of the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed or demonstrate a misaligned condition. A dental training module may be installed which, upon removal from the articulator, has a pair of separable sections encasing a tooth to permit release of the tooth and removal from the module so that a completed treatment may be evaluated. | 10-16-2008 |
20090123898 | Dental articulator with endodontic module - A dental articulator for use in dental education simulates the human mouth and has an adjustable hinge that interconnects upper and lower carrier trays for movement to and from a closed position. Modules of imitation gums and teeth are secured in the carrier trays by neodymium magnets. The hinge structure in the articulator is selectively movable to shift the jaw axis to a position to provide the desired alignment of the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed or demonstrate a misaligned condition. A dental training module may be installed which, upon removal from the articulator, has a pair of separable sections encasing a tooth to permit release of the tooth and removal from the module so that a completed treatment may be evaluated. | 05-14-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Shimmel, Solsberry, IN US
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20110127393 | WHEEL SUPPORT - A wheel support assembly is mounted to a pivotable system spanning an opening, with the pivotable system mounted to one side of the opening at a pivotable connection and to another side of the opening at a removable connection. The support assembly is disposed proximate the removable connection and spaced apart from the pivotable connection, and has a wheel positioned and oriented to support the pivotable system weight that would otherwise be cantilevered as the pivotable system rotates about the pivotable support. The wheel support assembly may include a vertically adjustable wheel that may be adjusted to remain just out of contact with the support surface when the pivotable assembly is connected to both the pivotable and the removable connections. | 06-02-2011 |
20120246900 | PORTABLE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM MOUNT - A mounting system having a base plate, multiple mounting apertures adapted to releasably hold a man-portable equipment item, and non-invasive fasteners for attaching to a structure without damaging the structure. The non-invasive fasteners can include adhesive bonded fasteners which couple to a structure without damaging the structure and permit attachment and removal of the mounting system. The base plate and mounting apertures are designed to minimize mounting footprint and orient the man-portable equipment item in relation to a user structure or aperture such as a turret, egress point, portal, or other structure which requires a user to pass through a structure and have immediate access to the man-portable equipment item. | 10-04-2012 |
20130306814 | PORTABLE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM MOUNT - A mounting system having a base plate, multiple mounting apertures adapted to releasably hold a man-portable equipment item, and non-invasive fasteners for attaching to a structure without damaging the structure. The non-invasive fasteners can include adhesive bonded fasteners which couple to a structure without damaging the structure and permit attachment and removal of the mounting system. The base plate and mounting apertures are designed to minimize mounting footprint and orient the man-portable equipment item in relation to a user structure or aperture such as a turret, egress point, portal, or other structure which requires a user to pass through a structure and have immediate access to the man-portable equipment item. | 11-21-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Sicber, Livonia, MI US
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20100191438 | Reference Distribution Bus - A system that includes a multiplexer having an output selectively coupled to a plurality of inputs, a bus coupled to the output of the multiplexer, and first and second circuits configured to generate first and second digital signals, respectively. The first digital signal is related to a rotational angle of a crankshaft at a first point in time, and the second digital signal is related to a value of parameter at the first point in time, wherein the parameter is one other than the rotational angle of the crankshaft. The first and second circuits are coupled directly or indirectly to first and second inputs of the multiplexer. | 07-29-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Slostad, Lynnwood, WA US
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20140284531 | Orbital Winch - Orbital winch having: lower and upper frames; spool having upper and lower flanges with lower flange attached to lower frame; axial tether guide mounted to upper frame; secondary slewing ring coaxial with spool and rotatably mounted to upper frame, wherein secondary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; upper tether guide mounted to inner surface of secondary slewing ring; linear translation means having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted on lower frame; primary slewing ring rotatably mounted within linear translation means allowing translation axially between flanges, wherein primary slewing ring's outer surface has gearing; lower tether guide mounted on primary slewing ring's inner surface; pinion rod having upper end mounted to upper frame and lower end mounted to lower frame, wherein pinion rod's teeth engage primary and secondary slewing rings' outer surface teeth; and tether passing through axial, upper, and lower tether guides and winding around spool. | 09-25-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Smith, Washington, MI US
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20090010021 | RECREATIONAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A recreational apparatus includes a base layer forming one opposed side of the apparatus. A core layer is established on the base layer, the core layer having a fiber optic sheet assembly integration pocket defined therein. A fiber optic sheet is established in the integration pocket. The fiber optic sheet has a plurality of protrusions therethrough. An illumination source and a power supply are each operatively connected to the fiber optic sheet. A cover layer is established on the fiber optic sheet and the core layer. | 01-08-2009 |
Jeffrey T. Smith, Clifton Park, NY US
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20150044785 | SUBSTRATE BACKSIDE TEXTURING - Embodiments described relate to a method and apparatus for reducing lithographic distortion. A backside of a semiconductor substrate may be texturized. Then a lithographic process may be performed on the semiconductor substrate having the texturized backside. | 02-12-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Smith, Webster, NY US
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20150139718 | Modular Connector System - A modular connector system for facilitating the construction of a playing area or non-playing area, such as an outdoor or backyard ice hockey or skating rink, a netted or lighted area, sand box, garden, and the like. Spanning boards and/or inserted poles can be used to join side connectors to corner connectors and to side connectors to form a free standing, fully enclosed, partially enclosed, walled-in, netted, or partitioned area. | 05-21-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Sroga, Deptford, NJ US
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20150132005 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPACT RF RECEIVER FOR SPACE FLIGHT APPLICATIONS - A compact photonic radio frequency receiver system includes a laser source that is configured to generate laser light Radio frequency (RF) and local oscillator (LO) input ports may receive RF and LO signals, respectively. One or more miniature lithium niobate waveguide phase modulators may be coupled to the laser source to receive the RF and LO signals and to modulate the laser light with the RF and LO signals in a first and a second path, and to generate phase-modulated laser lights including an RF-modulated light signal and an LO-modulated light signal. A first and a second miniature filter may be coupled to the miniature lithium niobate waveguide to separate a desired spectral band in the phase-modulated laser light of the first path and to facilitate wavelength locking of the laser light of the second path. An optical combiner may combine output laser lights of the first and second filters | 05-14-2015 |
Jeffrey T. Stanlaw, Perkasie, PA US
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20090025263 | Method for manufacturing a pop-up article - A method for manufacturing a pop-up article from one or more continuous webs of material using an inline printing press. The article comprises a curved or generally semi-cylindrical pop-up device enclosed within a base piece, such that when the base piece is in a closed position, the pop-up device lies flat therein, but when the base piece is moved to an open position, the pop-up device is forced outwardly from the base piece to form a curved or generally semi-cylindrical shape. The method comprises processing a first web or ribbon to define a base piece having a front and back cover, processing a second web or ribbon to define a pop-up device, separating the pop-up device from the second web or ribbon, adhering a tab of the pop-up device to the front cover, adhering a front flap of the pop-up device to the rear cover, and separating the article from the first web or ribbon. | 01-29-2009 |
20110047839 | POP-UP ARTICLE - A method for manufacturing a pop-up article from one or more continuous webs of material using an inline printing press. The article comprises a curved or generally semi-cylindrical pop-up device enclosed within a base piece, such that when the base piece is in a closed position, the pop-up device lies flat therein, but when the base piece is moved to an open position, the pop-up device is forced outwardly from the base piece to form a curved or generally semi-cylindrical shape. The method comprises processing a first web or ribbon to define a base piece having a front and back cover, processing a second web or ribbon to define a pop-up device, separating the pop-up device from the second web or ribbon, adhering a tab of the pop-up device to the front cover, adhering a front flap of the pop-up device to the rear cover, and separating the article from the first web or ribbon. | 03-03-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Thawley, West Chester, PA US
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20100156036 | Lockable Removable Cassette - A lockable, removable cassette is described. In an implementation, the cassette includes a plastic shell and a currency access door. The cassette may also include a flexible handle and/or an integrated grip. In addition, the cassette may include at least one of an aperture and a transparent window positioned to reveal the contents of the cassette. In an implementation, the cassette includes a stacking mechanism which may include a drive means having non-circular drive gears. | 06-24-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Wavering, Rockford, IL US
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20090219692 | Rack for housing a liquid-cooled electric unit - The present invention provides a rack suitable for housing a liquid-cooled electric unit. A rack | 09-03-2009 |
20090273234 | MODULAR PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION CONTACT BOARD - An aircraft power distribution system is disclosed that includes a power distribution box. A generator supplies power to the power distribution box, and a load receives power from the power distribution box. The power distribution box includes a board supporting plug-in pins receiving the power. A contactor is supported by the board to selectively providing power to a secondary power distribution connector supported on the board. The board includes power traces that are run within the board to connect the plug-in pins to the secondary power distribution connector. Protection and secondary power distribution circuitry is also supported by the board and connected to the contactors and/or power traces by control traces. The power and control traces eliminate loose wiring and harnesses. | 11-05-2009 |
20100172062 | SOLID STATE POWER CONTROL MODULE WITH REMOVAL DETECTOR - A solid state power control module contains non-volatile memory. A switch for opening is provided to break a supply of power to a component. The switch is operable to trip (open) when an undesirable condition is detected, and further to be opened upon receiving a control signal. A status of the switch is stored in the non-volatile memory. A detector is provided for identifying when a module has been mounted in a housing, and communicates with the non-volatile memory if it is determined that the module is newly installed in a housing. A system and method are also claimed. | 07-08-2010 |
20110053435 | HIGH POWER ELECTRICAL INTERFACE CONNECTION - An electrical connection includes a socket having a bore and a pin. The pin is allowed to move along an axis defined inwardly into the socket bore, and also to move radially relative to the axis. The socket bore has a generally conical portion. The pin has a generally conical face. The generally conical face of the pin is in contact with the generally conical portion of the socket. A motor system including such a connection is also disclosed. In another feature, an electrical connection includes a socket having a bore and a pin. The pin is allowed to move along an axis defined inwardly into the bore, and also to move radially relative to the axis. The pin is spring-biased into the bore such that an end of the pin seats on an end face of the bore. | 03-03-2011 |
20120138737 | AIRCRAFT POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE - An aircraft power distribution architecture including an Auxiliary Power Unit, a power distributor, and an electric generator distributes power to multiple aircraft systems. | 06-07-2012 |
20120182656 | ACTIVE TRANSIENT CURRENT CONTROL IN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS - A system and method for operating a semi-conductor based circuit breaker as a transient current limiter includes a semi-conductor switch that operates in a linear mode during a transient event and thereby reduces the transient current passing through the switch. | 07-19-2012 |
20120235496 | POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING HIGH DENSITY POWER - A power distribution unit includes a first solid state power module comprising a first plurality of solid state power controllers, where the first solid state power module comprises a first set of power characteristics. Also included is a second solid state power module comprising a second plurality of solid state power controllers. The second solid state power module comprises a second set of power characteristics. Also, the first solid state power module and the second solid state power module are interchangeably coupled to a first location of a common chassis. | 09-20-2012 |
20130252473 | GANGABLE POWER SUPPLY CHANNELS - An interface module includes a first side having a plurality of input connectors of a same cross-sectional area corresponding to a same amperage rating, a second side having a plurality of output connectors of different cross-sectional areas from each other corresponding to different amperage ratings from each other, and wiring in the interface module configured to connect a first number of input connectors to a first one of the output connectors having a first amperage rating, and configured to connect a second number of input connectors to a second one of the output connectors having a second amperage rating different from the first amperage rating. | 09-26-2013 |
20130257153 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING POWER - A power distribution system includes a plurality of power sources for generating power. Also included is at least one power routing element in operable communication with each of the plurality of power sources, the at least one power routing element being configured to selectively receive power from the plurality of power sources. Further included is at least one load in operable communication with the at least one power routing element, wherein the at least one power routing element controllably determines which of the plurality of power sources to selectively receive power from. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258626 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD (PWB) FOR HIGH AMPERAGE CIRCUITS - A printed wiring board (PWB) includes a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces and a busbar coupled to the substrate. The busbar includes a power input connector and a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 100 amperes. At least one semiconductor device is mounted to the busbar. The at least one semiconductor device includes an input electrically coupled to the busbar and an output. One or more output conductors are electrically coupled to the output of the at least one semiconductor device. The one or more output conductors include a cross-sectional dimension configured and disposed to carry at least 50 amperes. | 10-03-2013 |
20130262003 | CURRENT MEASUREMENT AND COMPARING ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND COMPARING CURRENT - A current measurement and comparing assembly for a power distribution system includes a solid state contactor module having a control section and a power section, wherein the power section includes at least one solid state switch. Also included is a current sensor disposed in the control section and in operable communication with the at least one solid state switch, wherein the current sensor distributes current data to a switch control configured to control the at least one solid state switch and distributes current data to a current measurement and comparison circuit. | 10-03-2013 |
20130271884 | POWER MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING A FAULT DETECTION AND ISOLATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A power management and distribution system includes a source block having a power distribution line, wherein the power distribution line includes a distribution switch. At least one load block is in operable communication with the power distribution line and having a plurality of load block power output lines, wherein each of the plurality of load block power output lines includes a load switch. Further included is a plurality of loads each carried power by at least one of the plurality of load block power output lines. Yet further included is a protection logic unit comprising at least one algorithm for comparing a power characteristic to a power characteristic threshold at a plurality of locations, wherein the protection logic unit selectively determines which of the source block switches, distribution switches and the load switches of the plurality of load block power output lines are opened based on at least one comparison. | 10-17-2013 |
20130286524 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING POWER DISTRIBUTION PROTECTION - A solid state switch module is provided for use in a power distribution network including an input differential protection connection for receiving a measured current value from an upstream module. The solid state switch module also includes an output differential protection connection for sending a measured current value. The solid state switch module includes a trip outlet for sending a trip signal to an upstream solid state switch, and a trip inlet for receiving a trip signal from a downstream solid state switch. The trip inlet is operably coupled to the switch. A current sensor measures the current value of a connected power transmission line across the solid state switch module. A summer adds a current input from a parallel module with the current measures by the current sensor. A comparator determines whether an amount of current lost between the solid state switch module and an upstream module is acceptable. | 10-31-2013 |
20130329321 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INCORPORATING GROUND FAULT INTERRUPT PROTECTION - A power distribution system includes multiple uniform power distribution modules and multiple uniform mating connectors. A portion of the mating connectors are connected to the power distribution modules directly and the remainder are connected to the power distribution modules via a ground fault interrupt adapter. | 12-12-2013 |
20140085824 | MICRO-DIE NATURAL CONVECTION COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system for an integrated circuit die comprises a heat exchanger and a heat transfer device. The heat transfer device is formed of a plurality of stacked foils. The stacked foils are fused at a heat exchanger region abutting the heat exchanger, and are fused at a die region abutting the integrated circuit die, but are flexible between the heat exchanger region and the die region. | 03-27-2014 |
20140146479 | FLEXIBLE THERMAL TRANSFER STRIPS - A system for use between a heat generating electronic device having a die having a shape placed thereon and a heat sink, includes a thermally conductive slug having a plurality of edges; a plurality of discrete strips each of the strips having a proximal end attaching to one of the edges of the thermally conductive slug, a distal end wherein the distal end is rigid for attachment to the heat sink, a flexible portion between the distal end and the thermally conductive slug wherein the slug may move as the electronic device moves and wherein the strips are comprised of two of more discrete layers, or strands that create a braid. | 05-29-2014 |
20140209438 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOCK OUT SWITCH - An electrical switch for use in an electrical actuation system is provided including a switch box having an upper surface with an opening. A stem guide is coupled to the switch box adjacent the opening. A lock out mechanism is received within a central bore of the stem guide and the opening. The lock out mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position to selectively break a flow of power through the electrical switch. A pin is configured to couple the lock out mechanism to the stem guide in one of the first position or the second position. | 07-31-2014 |
Jeffrey T. Wett, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110291248 | SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR TRANSMISSION LINES - A shielding structure comprises first and second comb-like structures defined in a first metallization layer on an integrated circuit, each comb-like structure comprising a plurality of teeth, the teeth of each comb-like structure extending toward the other comb-like structure; a first plurality of electrically conducting vias extending upward from the first comb-like structure; a second plurality of electrically conducting vias extending upward from the second comb-like structure; first and second planar structures in a second metallization layer above the first metallization layer; a third plurality of electrically conducting vias extending downward from the first planar structure toward the first plurality of electrically conducting vias; and a fourth plurality of electrically conducting vias extending downward from the second planar structure toward the second plurality of electrically conducting vias. The first and second comb-like structures, the first and second planar structures and the first, second, third, and fourth electrically conducting vias all being at substantially the same potential, preferably ground. In one embodiment, one or more signal lines are located in the second metallization layer between the first and second planar structures; and in another embodiment they are located in a third metallization layer between the first and second metallization layers. | 12-01-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Wheless, Louisburg, NC US
Jeffrey T. Wirrick, Bothell, WA US
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20080264533 | PROTECTIVE COVER AND TOOL SPLASH FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS - A method of manufacturing a protective cover ( | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey T. Wright, Concord, NH US
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20100108630 | Tray Insert Movable Between Collapsed And Erected Positions - A collapsible insert includes a series of adjacent cells. Each cell may include a support surface capable raised to an elevated position above the bottom of the tray by a pair of legs. Each leg may have a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion of each leg extends below the support surface and can rest on the bottom of the tray, and functions to raise the support surface to the elevated position. The upper portion of each leg extends above the support surface and is used to divide each cell and partially constrain food product within a cell while the insert is in the erected position and disposed within a tray. | 05-06-2010 |
20120138668 | CARTON WITH LID - A carton for holding a food product can comprise a tray and a lid. The lid can cooperate with the tray to at least partially close the carton. The carton further can comprise a hinge at least partially foldably connecting the lid and the tray. The hinge can comprise a first hinge fold line, a second hinge fold line, and a cut extending between the first hinge fold line and the second hinge fold line. The first hinge fold line and the second hinge fold line are generally aligned along a hinge axis, and the cut comprises a central portion that is generally parallel to the hinge axis and is offset from the hinge axis. Portions of a side panel of the tray are foldably connected to respective portions of a side panel of the lid along the respective first and second hinge fold lines. | 06-07-2012 |
Jeffrey T. Zywicki, Scottsdale, 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 |