Andrus, US
Aden K. Andrus, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20150342574 | URINE SPECIMEN CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl for collecting a urine specimen, a mounting frame for supporting the capture bowl within a toilet bowl, and an analytic device connected to the capture bowl to analyze a property of the urine specimen in the capture bowl. | 12-03-2015 |
20150342576 | URINE HAT FLUSH WATER CAPTURE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl to capture a urine specimen, a mounting frame connected to the capture bowl to support the capture bowl within a toilet bowl and one or more flush water capture flange for capturing flush water emitted from a toilet bowl rim during a toilet flush cycle and diverting the flush water to the capture bowl to rinse the capture bowl of the urine specimen. | 12-03-2015 |
20160000378 | Human Health Property Monitoring System - The present invention describes a system and method for assessing, monitoring and predicting disease and/or disease progression through ongoing and longitudinal analysis of various health-related parameters. | 01-07-2016 |
B. Keoki Andrus, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20160000378 | Human Health Property Monitoring System - The present invention describes a system and method for assessing, monitoring and predicting disease and/or disease progression through ongoing and longitudinal analysis of various health-related parameters. | 01-07-2016 |
Brian Andrus, Chicago, IL US
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20120094859 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS - The present invention relates generally to the detection or diagnosis of depressive disorders, and provides methods and compositions useful for this purpose. In particular, the present invention provides biomarkers for the detection or diagnosis of major depressive disorder, and methods of use thereof. | 04-19-2012 |
Brian K. Andrus, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20150342574 | URINE SPECIMEN CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl for collecting a urine specimen, a mounting frame for supporting the capture bowl within a toilet bowl, and an analytic device connected to the capture bowl to analyze a property of the urine specimen in the capture bowl. | 12-03-2015 |
20150342576 | URINE HAT FLUSH WATER CAPTURE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a urine specimen capture device comprising a capture bowl to capture a urine specimen, a mounting frame connected to the capture bowl to support the capture bowl within a toilet bowl and one or more flush water capture flange for capturing flush water emitted from a toilet bowl rim during a toilet flush cycle and diverting the flush water to the capture bowl to rinse the capture bowl of the urine specimen. | 12-03-2015 |
Charles Hiram Andrus, St. Louis, MO US
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20130245421 | FOREIGN BODY LOCATION AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE - Devices having the capability to both locate and retrieve objects are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to devices having a probe comprising an ultrasound detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving objects from a medium. The present disclosure further relates to devices having a probe comprising an electromagnetic detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving metallic objects from a medium. Devices of the present disclosure are specifically adapted for use as medical devices for locating and retrieving a foreign body in a subject in need. | 09-19-2013 |
Curtis Andrus, San Jose, CA US
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20140297665 | Optimization for Real-Time, Parallel Execution of Models for Extracting High-Value Information from Data Streams - A computer system identifies high-value information in data streams. The computer system receives a filter graph definition. The filter graph definition includes a plurality of filter nodes, each filter node including one or more filters that accept or reject packets. Each respective filter is categorized by a number of operations, and the one or more filters are arranged in a general graph. The computer system performs one or more optimization operations, including: determining if a closed circuit exists within the graph, and when the closed circuit exists within the graph, removing the closed circuit; reordering the filters based at least in part on the number of operations; and parallelizing the general graph such that the one or more filters are configured to be executed on one or more processors. | 10-02-2014 |
David C. Andrus, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20100199092 | SENSOR DERIVED AUTHENTICATION FOR ESTABLISHING PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS - Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network. | 08-05-2010 |
20150046991 | SENSOR DERIVED AUTHENTICATION FOR ESTABLISHING PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS - Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network. | 02-12-2015 |
Dawn Kay Andrus, Avon, IN US
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20110158792 | ENGINE AND VANE ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR TURBINE ENGINE - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique vane actuation system. In one form, the actuation system includes a four bar linkage. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for turbine engines and vane actuation systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 06-30-2011 |
Don Nielsen Andrus, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100040018 | Apparatus and Method for Personality Modification During Handoff - A method and apparatus for facilitating access terminal handoff between access networks is provided. The method may comprise: receiving, at a first access network (AN), an access channel message from an access terminal, wherein the access channel message includes information corresponding to a communication session between a second AN and the access terminal, wherein the communication session includes at least an active personality negotiated with the second AN, obtaining at least one personality, associated with the access terminal, previously negotiated by the first AN, determining if one of the at least one personalities is substantially similar to the active personality, and upon a determination that one of the at least one personalities is substantially similar to the active personality, transferring the communication session to the first AN with the substantially similar personality as the active personality. | 02-18-2010 |
Frank D. Andrus, Sanbornton, NH US
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20090307753 | NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVICES CONNECTING TO NETWORK USING REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL METHODS - A system and method for network access control (NAC) of remotely connected devices is disclosed. In embodiments, agents support role mapping and policy-based scanning. Embodiments automatically perform authentication, assessment, authorization, provisioning, and remediation. Capabilities include user authentication, role-based authorization, endpoint compliance, alarms and alerts, audit logs, location-based rules, and policy enforcement. Processes collect information about the user as well as the host being used from sources including, but not limited to, LDAP, the remote access device, and the agent. Once this data has been obtained, embodiments construct a comprehensive model of the host. This model is subsequently used to govern the actual host's network access when it connects to the network. Passive monitoring includes vulnerability scanning to control access rights throughout the duration of the connection. | 12-10-2009 |
Herbert E. Andrus, Granby, CT US
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20100050654 | SYSTEM FOR HOT SOLIDS COMBUSTION AND GASIFICATION - In a retrofit system for hot solids combustion and gasification, a chemical looping system includes an endothermic reducer reactor | 03-04-2010 |
James Andrus, Redwood City, CA US
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20110014285 | N-ACETYL CYSTEINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE THE THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF ACETAMINOPHEN - The present invention relates to compositions for improving the efficacy of acetaminophen comprising a unit dose of acetaminophen and a therapeutic efficacy-enhancing amount of N-acetylcysteine, such that acetaminophen and N-acetylcysteine are present in the composition in a molar ratio of acetaminophen to N-acetyl cysteine ranging from about 1:15 to about 1:0.000977, and use of such compositions for analgesic and antipyretic applications. | 01-20-2011 |
James Andrus, Peoria, AZ US
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20100320330 | CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE BASED MOMENTUM CONTROL SYSTEMS IN SMALL SATELLITES - A self-contained momentum control system (MCS) for a spacecraft is provided for small satellites. The MCS features a miniaturized gyroscopic rotor with a rotational speed in excess of 20,000 RPM. The MCS includes at least three control moment gyroscopic mechanical assemblies (CMAs) rigidly mounted within a single enclosure, where each CMA mounted in an orientation whereby the longitudinal axis of each CMA is either orthogonal to every other CMA or is parallel to another CMA but in the opposite orientation. In order to further reduce the size of the MCS, an electronics package that is configured to interface command and control signals with and to provide power to the CMAs is included within the MCS enclosure. A plurality of shock isolation devices are used to secure each of the CMAs to the enclosure in order to reduce the launch load upon the CMAs thereby allowing the use of smaller rotor spin bearings. The MCS enclosure surrounding the CMAs and support structure is hermetically sealed. | 12-23-2010 |
James L. Andrus, Crane, MO US
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20150272107 | Trap Setting Device And Method Of Use - A device for setting a trap for a fur-bearing animal is described. The device provides leverage for a hunter to set and release a trap without exerting substantial force on the trap. A method for using the device to set and release traps is also disclosed. | 10-01-2015 |
Jeremy Andrus, New York, NY US
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20150339137 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR BINARY COMPATIBLE GRAPHICS SUPPORT IN MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and media for binary compatible graphics support in mobile operating systems are provided. In some embodiments, binary compatible graphics support can be provided by extending diplomatic functions to perform library-wide prelude and postlude operations in the context of the foreign operating system before and after domestic library usage. In some embodiments, binary compatible graphics support can be provided by using thread impersonation approaches that allow one thread to temporarily take on the persona of another thread to perform some action that may be tread-dependent. In some embodiments, binary compatible graphics support can be provided by using dynamic library replication approaches that load multiple, independent instances of a single library within the same process. | 11-26-2015 |
Jeremy C. Andrus, New York, NY US
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20130250113 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE EQUIPMENT MONITORING, WARNING, AND CONTROL SYSTEM - An automatic vehicle equipment control system and methods thereof are provided, the system includes at least one imager configured to acquire a continuous sequence of high dynamic range single frame images, a processor, a color spectral filter array including a plurality of color filters, at least a portion of which are different colors, and pixels of an imager pixel array being in optical communication with substantially one spectral color filter, and a lens, wherein the imager is configured to capture a non-saturated image of nearby oncoming headlamps and at least one of a diffuse lane marking and a distant tail lamp in one image frame of the continuous sequence of high dynamic range single frame images, and the system configured to detect at least one of said highway markings and said tail lamps, and quantify light from the oncoming headlamp from data in the one image frame. | 09-26-2013 |
20140078361 | IMAGING DEVICE - The present invention relates to improved imaging devices having high dynamic range and to monitoring and automatic control systems incorporating the improved imaging devices. | 03-20-2014 |
Karen Andrus, Shelby Township, MI US
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20140360535 | PRODUCE CLEANSING UNIT AND METHOD - A produce cleaning system having a housing member defining a base, a sidewall, and an open unit cavity therebetween. The sidewall may define a water compartment and a cleansing compartment. The system may include a lid configured to close the open unit cavity and one or more jet sprayers secured to an interior surface of the unit cavity. The jet sprayers may be configured to selectively disperse fluids from the water compartment and cleansing compartment toward the basket. The system may include an interface configured to receive operation commands based on user input including a rinse command and cleansing command, such that the rinse command includes instructions to direct the jet sprayers to disperse fluid from the water compartment, and the cleansing command includes instructions to direct the jet sprayers to disperse fluids from both the water compartment and the cleansing compartment. | 12-11-2014 |
Kati Rachelle Andrus, Houston, TX US
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20100307762 | RISER FLOATATION WITH ANTI-VIBRATION STRAKES - A substantially cylindrical buoyancy module for a marine riser includes a plurality of buoyancy elements separated along at least one helical separation plane. | 12-09-2010 |
20130095712 | RISER FLOATATION WITH ANTI-VIBRATION STRAKES - A substantially cylindrical buoyancy module for a marine riser includes a plurality of buoyancy elements separated along at least one helical separation plane. | 04-18-2013 |
Lance Andrus, Southborough, MA US
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20090071281 | Robot arm assembly - A robot arm assembly a base unit with a shoulder assembly rotatably disposed on the base unit. A lower robot arm is pivotably attached to the shoulder assembly. An upper robot arm is pivotably attached to the lower robot arm. The base unit includes a first motor which rotates a main shaft fixed to the shoulder assembly to rotate the shoulder. A second motor in the base unit rotates a second shaft in the shoulder assembly extending through the main shaft to pivot the lower robot arm with respect to the shoulder. | 03-19-2009 |
Lance L. Andrus, Southborough, MA US
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20110005847 | Modular mobile robot - A modular mobile robot with a chassis including a power source housed therein. Right and left hand track modules are each removeably coupled to the robot chassis. Each track module includes a side plate, at least one drive wheel rotatable with respect to the side plate, a motor for driving the drive wheel, at least one idler rotatable with respect to the side plate, and a track extending around the drive wheel, the side plate, and the idler. A turret assembly with its own turret drive subsystem is removeably coupled to the robot chassis via a quick release mechanism. | 01-13-2011 |
20120073930 | Drive system for mobile robot arm - A drive system for each arm of a mobile robot, each drive system including a drive motor and an adjustable clutch system interconnected between its associated arm and the drive motor and having a high friction locked position for enabling direct drive of the arm by the drive motor and a reduced friction slip position for enabling manual movement of the associated arm without back-driving the drive motor. | 03-29-2012 |
20120211287 | Modular mobile robot - A modular mobile robot with a chassis including a power source housed therein. Right and left hand track modules are each removeably coupled to the robot chassis. Each track module includes a side plate, at least one drive wheel rotatable with respect to the side plate, a motor for driving the drive wheel, at least one idler rotatable with respect to the side plate, and a track extending around the drive wheel, the side plate, and the idler. A turret assembly with its own turret drive subsystem is removeably coupled to the robot chassis via a quick release mechanism. | 08-23-2012 |
Lance Lynn Andrus, Southborough, MA US
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20140194833 | ACCESS PORT - An access port includes a first and a second resilient element, each having a first face and a second face. A first slit and a second slit are defined in the first and second resilient elements, respectively. The first face of the first resilient element abuts the first face of the second resilient element. The lengthwise direction of the second slit is transverse to the lengthwise direction of the first slit. The first and second resilient elements are configured to assume at least a first position wherein the first and second slits are substantially closed, thereby preventing a passage of a fluid therebetween and at least a second position wherein a member projects through the first and second slits, thereby allowing the member to pass through the access port. | 07-10-2014 |
20150112120 | ANCHORED MOUNTING RING - A mounting ring for a ventricular assist device or other device used in the heart includes a plate adapted to be secured to the exterior of the heart by rigid anchors such as hook, pin, or screw. When hooks are used, they can be pivotally mounted to the plate so that the hooks can rotate from retracted positions to advanced positions. A tool can be included in a mounting ring kit to move the hooks from their retracted positions to their advanced positions so that the hooks secure the plate to the heart. Preferably, all of the hooks are advanced simultaneously. The VAD or other device is then secured to the plate. The plate can be mounted to the heart in less time than required to install a traditional mounting ring by suturing to the heart. | 04-23-2015 |
20150359952 | CONNECTOR RING CLAMP AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a connector ring assembly to attach a VAD to a heart. The assembly includes a clamp which can rotate completely about the annular wall in a first state and is fixed relative to the annular wall in a second state. The clamp transitions from the first state to the second state via an actuator. The actuator can be configured with an axis of rotation generally parallel to the opening of the annular wall, thereby allowing manipulation of the actuator through the same surgical accessway as that used to implant the connector ring assembly. At least one embodiment provides a connector flange separately from an annular wall to provide greater access to the connector flange during implantation. The annular wall and clamp are attached to the connector flange after the flange is fixed to the heart. | 12-17-2015 |
20150364863 | PERCUTANEOUS CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a percutaneous skin connector including a base and a cap. The base has a channel extending through it and a plurality of base magnets are positioned around the channel and exposed at a base surface. A skirt which allows tissue ingrowth extends from the base to further secure the base to the patient. The connector also includes a cap with a bore extending through it and a plurality of cap magnets positioned around the bore and exposed at a cap surface. The base magnets and cap magnets attract and align the cap surface to the base surface. The connector further includes a release mechanism adapted to at least partially separate the cap from the base when the cap is rotated relative to the base and out of alignment with the base. | 12-17-2015 |
Linda Andrus, New York, NY US
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20110053138 | Universal multi-variant detection system - The present invention provides a method to diagnostically detect the variants of a given pathogen, such as HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B (HBV), Parvovirus B19, etc., with the use of a single detection probe. | 03-03-2011 |
20120258446 | Universal Multi-Variant Detection System - The present invention provides a method to diagnostically detect the variants of a given pathogen, such as HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B (HBV), Parvovirus B19, etc., with the use of a single detection probe. | 10-11-2012 |
20130288231 | UNIVERSAL MULTI-VARIANT DETECTION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method to diagnostically detect the variants of a given pathogen, such as HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B (HBV), Parvovirus B19, etc., with the use of a single detection probe. | 10-31-2013 |
Matthew John Andrus, Cape Canaveral, FL US
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20090209409 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL AND RELATED PROCESSES - Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a complex hydride and a borohydride catalyst wherein the borohydride catalyst comprises a BH | 08-20-2009 |
20100240528 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL AND RELATED PROCESSES - Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a complex hydride and a borohydride catalyst wherein the borohydride catalyst comprises a BH | 09-23-2010 |
Merritt B. Andrus, Lindon, UT US
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20080255382 | Novel Sirtuin Activating Compounds and Methods for Making the Same - The present invention includes methods for preparing resveratrol, resveratrol esters and substituted and unsubstituted stilbenes of the formula given below; where each Y is —O or halogen, each Z is —O or halogen, each n and each m is independently the value of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, each A and each B is independently selected from P | 10-16-2008 |
20100185006 | NOVEL SIRTUIN ACTIVATING COMPOUNDS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention includes methods for preparing resveratrol, resveratrol esters and substituted and unsubstituted stilbenes of the formula given below; where each Y is —O or halogen, each Z is —O or halogen, each n and each m is independently the value of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, each A and each B is independently selected from P | 07-22-2010 |
20130123357 | Methods for Providing Enhanced Resveratrol Activity Using 4-Acetoxy-Resveratrol - The present invention relates to a method of providing enhanced resveratrol activity comprising: administering a therapeutically effective amount of 4-acetoxy-resveratrol for the treatment of and preventing physiological and pathophysiological conditions mediated by (1) sirtuins, (2) estrogen and anti-estrogen hormone actions and (3) chemical interventions important for male and female health, aging, anti-aging and age-related disorders. | 05-16-2013 |
Patrick Cashman Andrus, San Francisco, CA US
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20110202400 | System and Method for an Electronic Product Advisor - A system and method operates on a client device and acquires a suspect list of user products based on information derived from the client device. The system normalizes the list, and the user confirms the accuracy of the product list. The user product list is sent to a server where the user product list is compared to other lists using collaborative filtering techniques. The collaborative filtering techniques determine products of interest for the use and the level of interest of the user. The system computes a similarity measure based upon the number of similar products that match the user's product list and rankings provided by the user and others. Demographic and behavioral data may also be used in performing the comparison and the similarity measure. The system acquires editorial rankings of products from other users and provides a ranked list of recommended products based upon the editorial rankings. | 08-18-2011 |
20120035981 | System and Method for an Electronic Product Advisor - A system and method operates on a client device and acquires a suspect list of user products based on information derived from the client device. The system normalizes the list, and the user confirms the accuracy of the product list. The user product list is sent to a server where the user product list is compared to other lists using collaborative filtering techniques. The collaborative filtering techniques determine products of interest for the use and the level of interest of the user. The system computes a similarity measure based upon the number of similar products that match the user's product list and rankings provided by the user and others. Demographic and behavioral data may also be used in performing the comparison and the similarity measure. The system acquires editorial rankings of products from other users and provides a ranked list of recommended products based upon the editorial rankings. | 02-09-2012 |
Patrick Christopher Andrus, St. Louis, MO US
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20130245421 | FOREIGN BODY LOCATION AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE - Devices having the capability to both locate and retrieve objects are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to devices having a probe comprising an ultrasound detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving objects from a medium. The present disclosure further relates to devices having a probe comprising an electromagnetic detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving metallic objects from a medium. Devices of the present disclosure are specifically adapted for use as medical devices for locating and retrieving a foreign body in a subject in need. | 09-19-2013 |
Paul L. Andrus, Turtle Lake, ND US
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20080222313 | EMBEDDED INTERFACE - The present invention provides a universal host-to-host intelligent controller that facilitates the transfer of electronic data from one electronic data processing (EDP) device to another. The invention includes a printed circuit board (PCB) contained in a housing and may also include a removable memory module. The PCB contains drivers and software code that automatically load and execute on said EDP devices when the PCB is connected to the EDP devices. The drivers and software code facilitate the direct transfer of data from storage on one EDP device to storage on the other EDP device. The controller includes at least two EDP connectors coupled to the PCB. These connectors can take the form of high-speed data cables and static PCB connectors as well as wireless antennae. The controller can also be incorporated into one or both EDP devices. | 09-11-2008 |
Paul Leonard Andrus, Turtle Lake, ND US
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20160035156 | Intelligent Towing Plug - An intelligent towing plug apparatus and software system that performs trailer electrical system testing, diagnostic and monitoring routines as well as towing vehicle plug testing utilizing wireless technology housed completely inside a towing adapter plug or attached towing plug compartment housing that interfaces with any smart phone or towing vehicle on-board computer system that has downloaded or preinstalled the intelligent towing plug mobile application or software compatible with the on-board computer's operating system. | 02-04-2016 |
Richard Andrus, Monterey, MA US
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20110289711 | DUSTING DEVICES - A dusting device is provided that has at least one cleaning member with a microfiber bundle secured to a spine by a seam. The spine provides a resilient flexibility to the cleaning member such that the spine flexes as pressure is applied, but at least partially returns to an original shape upon removal of the pressure. | 12-01-2011 |
20130133150 | Dusting Devices - A dusting device is provided that has at least one cleaning member with a microfiber bundle secured to a spine by a seam. The spine provides a resilient flexibility to the cleaning member such that the spine flexes as pressure is applied, but at least partially returns to an original shape upon removal of the pressure. | 05-30-2013 |
Richard F. Andrus, Monterey, MA US
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20150104994 | CONSTRUCTION TOY SET FOR TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN - A construction toy set that stimulates young children to plan and construct objects with which they can play or interact when finished. The set includes pieces with joints that allow the child to build an object having parts that turn or rotate, allowing him or her to play actively with the object when fully assembled. Many of the pieces are relatively large and brightly colored, and have soft textured surfaces that stimulate the child's senses of sight and touch. The rotatable pieces turn in response to a moderate force while emitting a pleasant clicking sound that appeals to the child's sense of hearing. Accordingly, the inventive toy set enhances the child's creativity, imagination, and dexterity by encouraging him or her to plan, assemble, and then interact with a finished object or model. Further, the finished object can be easily disassembled and then reassembled as often as desired by the child. | 04-16-2015 |
Scott Andrus, Prior Lake, MN US
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20090215488 | Devices and Methods for Detecting Proximal Traffic - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the detection of automobiles within a proximity of a user's automobile. A wireless phone is disclosed which can detect surrounding vehicles and display them on the phone's screen without any peripherals. The wireless phone may employ a RADAR, a thermal camera, or a plurality of microphones to detect other automobiles. | 08-27-2009 |
20090215494 | Blind Dialing - Devices and methods are presented to remotely dial wireless communications devices. A device is equipped with a microphone and a plurality of logic units to analyze incoming acoustic signals in the form of Morse code. Acoustic signals may comprise tapping sounds, or voice patterns to create the “dits” and “dahs” associated with Morse code. Background noise can be eliminated using digital signal processing (DSP). The device can be used in a variety of environments where phone numbers and addresses need to be dialed from a distance or in emergency situations. | 08-27-2009 |
20090215498 | Devices and Methods for Changing the Appearance of a Mobile Communications Device - The present invention is a housing of a mobile communications device that is entirely covered in pixels. The pixels allow the appearance of the housing to be customized or changed as a user desires. The pixels can be part of an active matrix or passive matrix LCD display that comprises the entire housing. A logic unit on the device allows the appearance of the housing to be selected, created, or downloaded. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216549 | Gift Registry and Comparison Shopper - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the creation of a gift registry or comparison shopper. A user can select any product from any store using her mobile communications device and add it to her registry. This registry can be viewed online so that the user as well as guests can view it and select products to purchase. | 08-27-2009 |
20110210846 | MOBILE SECURITY SYSTEM - A mobile security system is described herein. A detector communicates with a mobile device if an event has occurred. The event may be various types of events, such as fire or motion. Once the mobile device receives the communication of the event occurrence, the mobile device may, among others, sound an alarm or communicate with a central monitoring system to notify emergency services of the occurrence. The mobile device may also communicate with another communication device, such as another cell phone or a computer, using various forms of communication. The detector may be an integral part of the mobile device, i.e. fixed part of the mobile device, or may be detachable. The detector may also be wholly separate. | 09-01-2011 |
20130137406 | Customizable Keypress Tones and Method of Installing - A method for loading a customizable keypress tone package on a desired electronic device includes defining a customizable keypress tone package. The customizable keypress tone package can include one or more customizable keypress tones and can optionally include one or more customizable visual aids. A user requests installation of the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device and the network sends the defined customizable keypress tone package to the electronic device. Once the device receives the package, the device installs the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device. | 05-30-2013 |
20140250019 | DEVICE AVAILABILITY NOTIFICATION AND SCHEDULING - An availability notification for a device can be provided to a mobile device. The availability notification can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the subscriber can reserve the device via his or her mobile device. For example, a reservation interface may be provided to the subscriber via his or her mobile device that includes reservation options that can be selected by the subscriber to reserve the device. The reservation interface can further include the availability notification that indicates the device is currently available. | 09-04-2014 |
Scott F. Andrus, Hickory, NC US
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20090269019 | Connector Housing for a Communication Network - A connector housing for use with a communication network and management system thereof includes a housing having a plurality of berths each configured to receive an optical connector adapter unit. A housing electrical connector is associated with each berth and faces the front of the housing to engage an adapter unit electrical connector as the adapter unit is inserted into the berth. Guide elements guide and align the housing electrical connectors with the adapter unit connectors as the adapter units are inserted into the berth to allow blind mating of the housing electrical connectors and the adapter unit connectors. Electrical contacts from at least two housing electrical connectors are consolidated into a cable connector positioned adjacent the back of the housing. | 10-29-2009 |
Scott M. Andrus, Prior Lake, MN US
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20120208463 | Bluetooth Security Profile - A user configurable security profile defining relationships between a plurality of communications devices is utilized to secure a communications device in response to an occurrence of an event. In an example embodiment, the devices are linked together using a short range wireless communications protocol. If one of the devices becomes disconnected from the link, another device determines what actions to take based on the profile and the specific actions associated with the disconnected device. A device can be unlocked by providing a code, PIN, password, or the like. A legitimate disconnection from the link, such as turning a device off, or the battery dying, will not result in the remaining devices being locked. If a device is stolen and not recovered, the user can reconfigure the security profile to exclude the stolen device. | 08-16-2012 |
20130244708 | Dynamic Interactive Skin - A system and method is described for providing a dynamic interactive skin to at least one communications device. The dynamic interactive skin can be used to select one or more items. The items may be selected to send a message to at least one contact, send a vote for at least one contestant in a media program, send a vote for at least one ending of a media program, purchase an item in a store, preorder a product such as a meal or preorder a service such as a movie ticket, and perform various other wireless commerce functions. | 09-19-2013 |
Shawn Andrus, Big Rapids, MI US
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20100305503 | OPTICALLY GUIDED FEEDING TUBE, CATHETERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention provides devices and methods for safe, easy and cost effective means of placing and verifying proper placement of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes. Specifically, an integrated feeding device including a tube operable to deliver a nutritional and/or medicinal substance to the gastrointestinal tract, an optical system including a light source, flexible optical fibers or a camera, and a lens, and a steering system is disclosed. The components of the system, namely the optical system and the steering system, may be integrated into the tube. | 12-02-2010 |
20140039253 | Optically Guided Feeding Tube, Catheters and Associated Methods - The present invention provides devices and methods for safe, easy and cost effective means of placing and verifying proper placement of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes. Specifically, an integrated feeding device including a tube operable to deliver a nutritional and/or medicinal substance to the gastrointestinal tract, an optical system including a light source, flexible optical fibers or a camera, and a lens, and a steering system is disclosed. The components of the system, namely the optical system and the steering system, may be integrated into the tube. | 02-06-2014 |
Thomas Mitchell Andrus, Church Point, LA US
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20140270962 | Multi-Stage Suspended Wave Screen And Coastal Protection System - A shoreline protection system comprising a first barrier assembly, which comprises a first pile extending into a bottom of a body of water, a second pile extending into the bottom of the body of water, wherein the first pile and the second pile are spaced apart and essentially parallel relative to each other, and a first screen having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, wherein the first screen extends between the first pile and the second pile, wherein the lower edge of the first screen is spaced from the bottom of the body of water. | 09-18-2014 |
Tracine Andrus, Baltimore, MD US
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20080305387 | CORDLESS POWER TOOL SYSTEM - A battery pack with a housing, at least one battery cell contained within the housing, a first terminal and a second terminal. The housing includes a substantially ovoidal surface which is substantially symmetric about a first axis of symmetry and a second axis of symmetry which is transverse to the first axis. The surface has first and second substantially linear terminal openings. The first opening extends substantially parallel to and is non-coincident with the first axis, while the second opening extends substantially parallel to the second axis. The first and second terminals are disposed within the housing adjacent to the surface. The first terminal is accessible through first opening and the second terminal is accessible through the second opening. A device for using the battery pack is also provided. | 12-11-2008 |
W. Scott Andrus, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20090069883 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SPONGE COATING FOR CONTROLLED DRUG RELEASE - The medical devices of the invention comprise an expandable portion which is covered with a sponge coating for release of at least one biologically active material. The sponge coating is made of a non-hydrogel polymer having a plurality of voids. The device can further include means for infusing or expelling the biologically active material or drug into the voids. The drug is delivered to the body lumen of a patient by expelling the drug and inflating or expanding the expandable portion of the catheter or device. | 03-12-2009 |