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Alex Kennedy, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130045869 | COMPLEXES OF HERBICIDAL CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND AMINE-CONTAINING POLYMERS OR OLIGOMERS - Complexes of herbicidal carboxylic acids and amine-containing polymers or oligomers are provided. These herbicidal complexes are useful for controlling unwanted plant growth. The herbicidal complexes have low solubility in water, low volatility relative to commercial compositions of the corresponding herbicidal carboxylic acids, and offer similar or improved herbicidal performance when compared to existing salts of the herbicidal carboxylic acids. | 02-21-2013 |
20140066303 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPATIBILITY OF WATER SOLUBLE HERBICIDE SALTS - Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of an aryloxyalkanoic acid, a water soluble salt of a pyridyloxyalkanoic acid, and a water soluble salt of glyphosate by adding a surface active compatibilizer are provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066304 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPATIBILITY OF WATER SOLUBLE HERBICIDE SALTS - Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of an aryloxyalkanoic acid, a water soluble salt of a pyridyloxyalkanoic acid, and a water soluble salt of glyphosate, and optionally ≦16% of one or more fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, by adding certain polymeric crystallization inhibitors are provided. | 03-06-2014 |
Bernard Kennedy, Dublin IE
Bobby Kennedy, Dothan, AL US
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20130238645 | System and Method for Facilitating a Spontaneous Social Meeting - A system and method for providing individuals with the opportunity to meet a desired individual in a spontaneous manner. The method consists of the steps of providing multiple users with computing devices connected to a network or interconnected networks. The users are provided with a graphical user interface to enter information confidentially relating to demographic data. Next, the users are provided a graphical user interface allowing the entry by the users of locational data. A database stores the data inputs for later use. A graphical user interface is provided to the user such that the user can enter search request inputs to request a report output relating to locational data connected with requested demographic data or in the alternative demographic data connected with requested locational data. Optional additional demographic data may be collected and used. | 09-12-2013 |
Branden Kennedy, Calabasas Hills, CA US
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20120309596 | Method and Apparatus for Exercise, Strength and Physical Therapeutic Training - The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for exercise, strength and physical therapeutic training wherein a clear hollow tube is filled with a liquid and/or movable object and sealed at opposing ends allowing the trainer and/or trainee to view the movement and displacement of contents to assist in the workout to better maintain balance and strength. | 12-06-2012 |
Breandan Kennedy, Dublin IE
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20130289066 | ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOUND - A styrylquinoline derivative of structure I or IV or a benzodioxol isoquinoline of structure II or III for use in the treatment of an angiogenesis-related disease or disorder. The invention also provides a composition comprising a styrylquinoline derivative of structure I or IV or a benzodioxol isoquinoline of structure II or III for use as a medicament. | 10-31-2013 |
Breda Kennedy, Ardmore IE
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20120263826 | ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION OF PROBIOTICS DURING PROCESSING - Comestible products, for example beverage products, are disclosed containing encapsulated probiotic bacteria having resistance to subjection to at least thermal and acidic conditions. Beverage products include at least one aqueous liquid and capsules comprising a gelled mixture of alginate and denatured protein, and probiotic bacteria entrapped within the gelled mixture. The average particle size of the capsules is optionally less than 1000 microns (μm) in diameter, such as less than 500 μm in diameter. Methods are provided for making such encapsulated probiotics by providing a mixture comprising sodium alginate, denatured protein and active probiotic cells, and combining the mixture with a divalent cation to initiate cold gelation of the sodium alginate and denatured protein to form a second mixture. The second mixture is passed through an opening having a diameter of less than 1000 μm to form capsules. The weight ratio of protein to alginate is from 1:1 to 9:1. | 10-18-2012 |
Brendan Kennedy, Kilmacow IE
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20100211158 | SURFACE COATING PROCESSES AND USES OF SAME - The present application relates to processes for coating surfaces and provides a method of forming a coating on a surface. The method involves bombarding a surface with particles having sufficient energy to remove surface material. At the same time an aerosol is delivered to the surface. The cooperative action of the particles impinging on the surface and the presence of the aerosol contribute to the formation of a coating on the surface. | 08-19-2010 |
20110189302 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - There is provided an automated electrochemical device for generating a biocidal output solution, said device comprising: a flow-through electrochemical cell comprising an anodic chamber and a cathodic chamber for electrolysing an electrolyte to generate an anolyte solution and a catholyte solution; characterised in that the device further comprises: (i) a reservoir for storing catholyte; and (ii) a hydraulic circuit for recirculating catholyte from the reservoir to the anolyte on start-up of the cell, wherein input of catholyte of a compensating strength to the cell anodic chamber, is arranged so as to optimise the cell anolyte pH to produce a stable output solution at the start of the electrolysis process. | 08-04-2011 |
20130236569 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - There is provided an automated electrochemical device for generating a biocidal output solution, said device comprising: a flow-through electrochemical cell comprising an anodic chamber and a cathodic chamber for electrolysing an electrolyte to generate an anolyte solution and a catholyte solution; characterised in that the device further comprises: (i) a reservoir for storing catholyte; and (ii) a hydraulic circuit for recirculating catholyte from the reservoir to the anolyte on start-up of the cell, wherein input of catholyte of a compensating strength to the cell anodic chamber, is arranged so as to optimise the cell anolyte pH to produce a stable output solution at the start of the electrolysis process. | 09-12-2013 |
20150013412 | Processes and Apparatus for Surface Modification - The present application relates to processes for changing the composition of surfaces and the application of such processes. The process involves the introduction of a surface augmentation composition within an aerosol formed from a liquid precursor with bombarding particles in an ultrasonic shot peening apparatus. | 01-15-2015 |
Bryan D. Kennedy, County Roscommon IE
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20100174107 | ACCELERATED SYNTHESIS OF SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYMETHYL PHENOLS - This disclosure relates to process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, a straight or branched C | 07-08-2010 |
Caleb J. Kennedy US
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20130288901 | ANALYSIS METHODS - The invention generally relates to methods for analyzing nucleic acids to identify novel mutations associated with diseases. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve obtaining nucleic acid from a subject having a disease, identifying at least one mutation in the nucleic acid, and comparing the mutation to a database of mutations known to be associated with the disease, wherein mutations that do not match to the database are identified as novel mutations. | 10-31-2013 |
Christopher Kennedy, Luxembourg LU
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20110178921 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MORTGAGE EXCHANGE - A method and system for electronically facilitating real estate transactions by providing accurate representations of the loans a borrower is qualified to receive, which are based on actual data, rather than estimates. All actions required for completing the real estate transaction, from entry of the borrower information to the closing and funding of the loan, are seamlessly integrated. An automated underwriting engine is provided for generating a decision matrix based on user input and/or existing data. An appropriate loan is selected based on the decision matrix, and is communicated to a potential borrower. After a loan is selected, fulfillment processing is performed, and the loan is funded and closed. | 07-21-2011 |
Cormac Kennedy, Co. Limerick IE
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20090022779 | Phenytoin Formulations, and Uses Thereof in Wound Healing - A formulation of phenyloin suitable for topical application to a wound comprises a reservoir of phenyloin entrapped within a stabilising matrix, and an amount of dissolved phenyloin, wherein the dissolved phenyloin is in chemical equilibrium with the phenyloin entrapped within the stabilised matrix. The stabilised matrix may comprise a gel matrix, especially a gel matrix in which the polymer of the gel forms ion-pairs with the phenyloin. Also described are methods of treating a wound in diabetic and non-diabetic patients using a formulation according to the invention. | 01-22-2009 |
Craig Kennedy, Ham Lake, MN US
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20130161931 | INTEGRATED SAFETY NET FOR VEHICLE - An integrated safety net system for a recreational vehicle having a chassis with a step-through door opening. They safety net system includes a door having a forward end and a rearward end, and a hinge coupled between the rearward end of the door and the chassis of the vehicle. Upper and lower safety nets are coupled to the door forward of the hinge and coupled to the chassis of the vehicle on or rearward of the rearward side of the door opening. The safety net and the door are collectively and cooperatively movable as the rear-hinged door moves to the open position or closed position. The door includes a latch at the forward end of the door to provide one operational step to release or secure the door and the integrated safety nets to the chassis upon ingress or egress of the vehicle. | 06-27-2013 |
20130319785 | Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle - A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel. | 12-05-2013 |
Damie Kennedy, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130019912 | Umbrella for Providing Shade - An apparatus comprises an umbrella canopy comprising a central point and a canopy material being disposed about the central point. A support rod comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the central point. The support rod is configured to be flexible to be bent in a plurality of directions and to be supportive of the umbrella canopy at a bent direction. A securing device is joined to the second end. The securing device is operable to secure the apparatus to a fixed structure where the support rod supports the umbrella canopy at the bent direction relative to the fixed structure. | 01-24-2013 |
Damien Paul Kennedy, Central City NZ
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20100077000 | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FROM A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION OBJECTS TAGGED WITH HIERARCHIAL KEYWORDS - The present invention can include a data processing system-implemented method or a data processing system readable media having software code for carrying out the method. The method can comprise formulating queries, searching for a plurality of information objects, or a combination thereof. In a specific embodiment, an original query with at least one keyword can be automatically expanded to an expanded query that includes at least one keyword that is not in the original query. The expanded query may be used to search for information objects that are relevant to the expanded query. | 03-25-2010 |
20130013629 | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FROM A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION OBJECTS TAGGED WITH HIERARCHICAL KEYWORDS - As a user navigates a web site, a system can formulate or allow the user to formulate a query. The system can automatically expand the query to include additional keywords that were not present in the original query. The system can search a database using the expanded query to identify a set of information objects, each having at least one keyword that is present in the expanded query. The database may include a plurality of database tables, each describing a keyword hierarchy. A hierarchy may correspond to a subject matter category addressed by the information object. Another hierarchy may correspond to a project phase addressed by the information object. Still another hierarchy may correspond to the role or intended audience of the information object. The set of information objects thus identified can be displayed on a client computer where the user can see the results. | 01-10-2013 |
Danny Lee Kennedy, Lawrenceburg, TN US
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20120279132 | TRANSIT WINDOW ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES - A transit window assembly for a vehicle includes a panel. A support frame is attached to the panel. A base mount is removably attached to the support frame. A mounting frame is attached to the vehicle. The base mount is linked to mounting frame. A seal is positioned about the base mount and contacts the panel continuously sealing between the base mount and the panel. A rigid linkage removably connects the base mount to the support frame. | 11-08-2012 |
David Kennedy, Ingelheim Am Rhein DE
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20080226757 | Use of a Ginkgo Complexes for the Enhancement of Cognitive Functions and the Alleviation of Mental Fatigue - The invention is directed to the use of Ginkgo complexed with phosphatidylserine for the manufacture of a medicament or a dietary supplement for the enhancement of cognitive function and mental fatigue, i.e. to improve the factors related therewith such as to improve the speed of memory and memory quality, to increase accuracy and attention in activities in normal, healthy subjects, to prevent deterioration of the speed and quality of memory in people with decreased cognitive functions and to counteract cognitive fatigue, having also an influence on the mood, particularly in healthy children, young adults, middle-aged and/or old people. It is further provided the use of the Ginkgo phosphatidylserine complex for the treatment and prevention of a disease related with a decrease of the cognitive function and mental fatigue such as Dementia, e.g. Alzheimer's Disease. | 09-18-2008 |
Erin Kennedy, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130184244 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DELTA-7,9(11) STEROIDS FROM GANODERMA LUCIDUM AND ANALOGS THEREOF - Processes for preparing lanostane triterpenes from the medicinal mushroom | 07-18-2013 |
Fiona Kennedy, Dublin IE
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20120331335 | HIGH AVAILABILITY DATABASE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described are systems and methods for communicating between a primary database and a standby database of a high availability data recovery (HADR) system. A plurality of primary partitions in a primary database and a plurality of standby partitions in a standby database are configured to communicate with each other. A transition of the plurality of primary partitions from a first HADR state to a second HADR state is synchronized. | 12-27-2012 |
Frank Kennedy, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130019912 | Umbrella for Providing Shade - An apparatus comprises an umbrella canopy comprising a central point and a canopy material being disposed about the central point. A support rod comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the central point. The support rod is configured to be flexible to be bent in a plurality of directions and to be supportive of the umbrella canopy at a bent direction. A securing device is joined to the second end. The securing device is operable to secure the apparatus to a fixed structure where the support rod supports the umbrella canopy at the bent direction relative to the fixed structure. | 01-24-2013 |
Ian Kennedy, Helsinki FI
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20110154259 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUICK SELECTION FROM ORDERED LIST - Techniques for quick selection from an ordered list include dividing all items in the ordered list into current groups. Each current group includes a different range of the items. A corresponding plurality of icons for the plurality of current groups is presented substantively simultaneously on a display screen. One corresponding icon for each current group indicates a range of items included in the current group. In response to receiving input that indicates a particular icon corresponding to a particular group of the plurality of current groups, all items included in the particular group are divided into a plurality of next current groups. Each next current group includes a different range of the items included in the particular group. The next current group replaces the previous current group; thus, a corresponding plurality of icons for the plurality of next current groups is presented substantively simultaneously on the display screen. | 06-23-2011 |
20110161883 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY GROUPING ITEMS IN APPLICATIONS - Techniques for dynamically grouping items include determining context associated with each group comprising one or more items; and determining current context at a device. In response to determining that prompted prompt is presented for input to indicate an item, a suggested group is determined based on the current context at the device and relevance of a context associated with the suggested group. The suggested group is presented. In some embodiments, prompted prompt is presented to name a suggested group; and, in response, data indicating the suggested group is stored as a permanent group associated with the name. In some embodiments, relevance is determined for each item of a group. A group avatar is generated based on M images associated with the items that have the most relevance. | 06-30-2011 |
Ian M. Kennedy, Davis, CA US
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20120286203 | GOLD COATING OF RARE EARTH NANO-PHOSPHORS AND USES THEREOF - Novel core-shell nanoparticles comprising a phosphorescent core and metal shell as well as methods of synthesizing and using said core-shell nanoparticles are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the phosphorescent core comprises an upconverting phosphor and the shell comprises gold. | 11-15-2012 |
20130343997 | Metal Coating of Rare Earth Nano-Phosphors and Uses Thereof - Core-shell nanoparticles comprises a phosphorescent core and metal shell comprising at least two metals The phosphorescent core may comprise an up converting phosphor. The phosphorescent core may comprise a trivalent rare earth cation. The phosphorescent core further may comprise a monovalent alkali metal. The phosphorescent core may optionally comprises a second and also optionally a third trivalent rare earth cation. | 12-26-2013 |
Irwin O Kennedy, Londonderry IE
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20100130222 | FEMTOCELL BASE STATION, AND A METHOD OF RADIO COMMUNICATION IN A NETWORK COMPRISING A FEMTOCELL BASE STATION - A method is provided of radio communication in a radio communications network comprising a macrocell base station and a femtocell base station. The method comprises the femtocell base station: transmitting in a first radio frequency band that is allocated to the macrocell, and detecting that a user terminal that is connected to the macrocell base station is in the femtocell. In response to said detecting the user terminal as being in the femtocell, the femtocell base station ceases to use that frequency band at least in the region in which the user terminal is located so as to avoid unacceptable interference to the user terminal. | 05-27-2010 |
20100216478 | Method and apparatus for operating a communications arrangement comprising femto cells - A method for operating a communications arrangement comprising femto cells includes opportunistic use of the spectrum by a femto cell. The method may involve multi-operator spectrum re-use and/or multi-service spectrum re-use. The femto cell may use parts of the spectrum when they are not used by primary license holders. A femto base station | 08-26-2010 |
James Kennedy, Murrieta, CA US
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20120324347 | METHOD FOR PARSING, SEARCHING AND FORMATTING OF TEXT INPUT FOR VISUAL MAPPING OF KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION - A method for performing relational analysis of parsed input is employed to create a visual map of knowledge information. A title, header or subject line for an input item of information is parsed into syntactical components of at least a subject component and any predicate component(s) relationally linked as topic and subtopics. A search of indices for the knowledge map and its topics and subtopics is carried out for the subject component. If a match is found, then the subject component is taken as the existing topic. If no match is found, then the subject component is formatted as a new entry in the knowledge map. Topic-related information content is stored in the repository referenced to the formatted topic. A similar process can be carried out for formatting predicate component(s). In this manner, input items of information can be quickly and conveniently added to the knowledge information map. | 12-20-2012 |
20130183649 | METHOD FOR GENERATING VISUAL MAPPING OF KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION FROM PARSING OF TEXT INPUTS FOR SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES - A method for performing relational analysis of parsed input is employed to create a visual map of knowledge information. A title, header or subject line for an input item of information is parsed into syntactical components of at least a subject component and any predicate component(s) relationally linked as topic and subtopics. A search of topics and subtopics is carried out for each parsed component. If a match is found, then the parsed component is taken as a chosen topic/subtopic label. If no match is found, then the parsed component is formatted as a new entry in the knowledge map. A translation function for translating topics and subtopics from an original language into one or more target languages is enabled by user request or indicated user preference for display on a generated visual map of knowledge information. | 07-18-2013 |
James Kennedy, Worthington, OH US
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20130192910 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER (EAP) -BASED ROTARY MOTION DEVICES - Rotary motion devices ( | 08-01-2013 |
James K. Kennedy, Round Rock, TX US
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20130314677 | PROJECTOR WITH DOCKING SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A projector includes a cavity configured to accommodate handheld electronic devices having at least one of different sizes and shapes, a communicating unit configured to electrically communicate with a handheld electronic device that is disposed in the cavity, and a projection subsystem configured to project an image that is at least partially formed by a handheld electronic device that is disposed in the cavity. | 11-28-2013 |
James L. Kennedy, Columbus, OH US
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20140041573 | After-Market Dishwasher Status Indicator - An after-market dishwasher stats indicator has a housing and an indicator member slidable therein. The housing has left and right end openings and a rear aspect or wall to be held at the dishwasher door front and a top wall extending obliquely therefrom with a viewing window such that indicia on the indicator member is viewable through the viewing window by a user standing astride the dishwasher. The member has first and second different indicia thereon, one indicative of a clean status of the dishwasher and the other indicative of a dirty or ready to be loaded status of the dishwasher. The different indicia are separately viewable through the viewing window depending on the position of the member, such that when the rear aspect is held to the dishwasher door front, the selected indicia is viewable to a user standing astride the dishwasher door front. | 02-13-2014 |
20140286580 | ANALOG UTILITY METER READING - A method and apparatus to read an analog dial utility meter including a plurality of analog dials, where each dial includes a rotating dial indicator is provided. The apparatus is configured to analyze a digital image of the analog dial utility meter to determine a value of each dial of the utility meter. The method comprises receiving a digital image of the analog dial utility meter, and performing one or more processing and analysis steps to determine a meter reading of the utility meter. | 09-25-2014 |
James P. Kennedy, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130158650 | PHASE SEPARATION SPRAYED SCAFFOLD - Systems and methods for producing scaffolds are disclosed. The system includes a polymer solution and a non-solvent, which are sprayed into receiving portions of support elements. After scaffolds are formed on the support elements, the support elements permit elongation of the scaffolds. Composites formed from a plurality of scaffolds are also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
Jeffrey L. Kennedy, Austin, TX US
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20120290858 | Power Control for PXI Express Controller - A PXI Express controller may be configured to support at least three different conditions under which the controller may be turned on. If a chassis (e.g. a PXI Express chassis) interfacing with the controller has a power button, the first condition (which may be considered normal operation) may be met when the power button is being pressed at a time auxiliary power is present. When the chassis does not have a power button, the second condition may be met when the power is switched on at a time auxiliary power is present, and the third condition may be met when the power is switched on at a time auxiliary power is not present. A state-machine comprised in the PXI Express controller may be configured to interface with a chipset equally comprised in the PXI Express controller, to perform the control functions required to provide the support for the three different conditions. | 11-15-2012 |
Jeremy Tyler Kennedy, Pendleton, OR US
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20120323655 | FUNDRAISING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for an organization to raise funds via contributions by a merchant are described. In one example system, a supply of unique codes is associated with a respective merchant for distribution by each respective merchant to respective consumers. The system includes an administrative entity. The administrative entity includes a code database module configured to store at least one of the unique codes and a respective association, and a contribution database module configured to document a contribution responsive to receipt of the at least one of the unique codes. | 12-20-2012 |
Jerry Kennedy, Rock River, WY US
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20120217276 | Fencing Repair & Cargo Toolbox - A cargo toolbox is provided for securely retaining tools and equipment of varying size and shape, particularly suited for attachment to a vehicle and for use repairing fence lines. The toolbox comprises a lid hingedly secured to a base, a handle and latches for removably securing the lid to the base. A plurality of securement structures is disposed along the interior of the lid and base for storing and restricting movement of tools and components. Elongated tools may be stored within brackets disposed along the lid interior. Small items are separately retained within secure storage compartments disposed along an end of the base interior. A compartment lid is hingedly secured to the storage compartments such that items are prevented from departing. A restraining tray defining an upstanding wall perimeter and an open interior is mountable to a vehicle cargo rack to facilitate transportation of the toolbox. | 08-30-2012 |
Jimmy L. Kennedy, Kilgore, TX US
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20120139184 | Dual Seal Tubing Hanger - A dual seal system and related method seal a tubing hanger. In an embodiment, a dual seal tubing hanger includes a hanger body. The dual seal tubing hanger also includes an upper body seal and an upper body seal ring. The upper body seal is disposed between the hanger body and the upper body seal ring. In addition, the dual seal tubing hanger includes a lower body seal and a lower body seal ring. The lower body seal is disposed between the lower body seal ring and the hanger body. The upper body seal and the upper body seal ring are disposed on an opposing end of the hanger body from the lower body seal and the lower body seal ring. | 06-07-2012 |
20120205123 | Tubing Hanger and Methods for Testing and Sealing the Tubing Hanger - A tubing hanger assembly and method provide a tested and sealed tubing hanger. In one embodiment, a method for testing and sealing a tubing hanger includes attaching a test mandrel to the tubing hanger. The tubing hanger has an interior bore and a test port. The method also includes providing a test seal in the interior bore. The test seal is above the test port. In addition, the method includes adding pressure to the interior bore through the test port. The method further includes monitoring the pressure. Moreover, the method includes removing the test mandrel from the tubing hanger and attaching a production mandrel to the tubing hanger. Additionally, the method includes providing a seal in the interior bore. The seal has an upper seal and a lower seal. The upper seal is above the test port, and the lower seal is below the test port. | 08-16-2012 |
20120292050 | Dual Seal Tubing Hanger - A dual seal system and related method seal a tubing hanger. In an embodiment, a dual seal tubing hanger includes a hanger body. The dual seal tubing hanger also includes an upper body seal and an upper body seal ring. The upper body seal is disposed between the hanger body and the upper body seal ring. In addition, the dual seal tubing hanger includes a lower body seal and a lower body seal ring. The lower body seal is disposed between the lower body seal ring and the hanger body. The upper body seal and the upper body seal ring are disposed on an opposing end of the hanger body from the lower body seal and the lower body seal ring. | 11-22-2012 |
John D. Kennedy, San Francisco, CA US
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20130198786 | Immersive Environment User Experience - Systems, methods, software, and data structures that provide an immersive user experience are disclosed. A video program may be associated with predefined actions to be performed by one or more dynamic devices near the video device. Dynamic devices may perform actions in synchronization with the media program. Dynamic devices may be wirelessly controlled, and different versions of a media program may be served to different receiving devices based on the set of dynamic devices known to be associated with each receiving device. | 08-01-2013 |
John F. Kennedy, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20130066473 | Generating Thermal Zones - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, for generating thermal zones. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a perimeter zone for a first portion of a conceptual representation of a building; and dividing the perimeter zone into a plurality of thermal zones, comprising: determining a plurality of first candidate thermal zones based at least in part on a maximum thermal zone angle threshold that each of the first candidate thermal zones satisfy, determining a plurality of second candidate thermal zones based at least in part on a maximum thermal zone length threshold that each of the second candidate thermal zones satisfy, and selecting a plurality of thermal zones from the first candidate thermal zones and the second candidate thermal zones. | 03-14-2013 |
John Vedamuthu Kennedy, Lower Hutt NZ
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20090203166 | Zinc Oxide Materials and Methods for Their Preparation - A method for preparing p-type zinc oxide (ZnO) is described. The p-type ZnO is prepared by implanting low energy acceptor ions into an n-type ZnO substrate and annealing. In an alternative embodiment, the n-type ZnO substrate is pre-doped by implanting low energy donor ions. The p-type ZnO may have application in various optoelectronic devices, and a p-n junction formed from the p-type ZnO prepared as described above and a bulk n-type ZnO substrate is also described. | 08-13-2009 |
20120091451 | Zinc Oxide Nanostructures and Sensors Using Zinc Oxide Nanostructures - A method for preparing zinc oxide nanostructures using arc discharge is disclosed. The method comprises the provision of an anode and a cathode in an arc discharge chamber. Current is supplied to the anode and the cathode to establish an arc discharge between the cathode and the anode to vaporise the anode and produce zinc oxide nanostructures. Contemplated is the use of the zinc oxide nanostructures to produce components that have applications in, for example, optoelectronics, energy storage devices, field emission devices, and sensors such as UV photosensors, gas sensors and humidity sensors. Disclosed is a gas sensor and method for its production, where said method comprises the provision of a sensor substrate comprising a conducting thin film at least partially covering at least two regions on at least one surface of a sensor substrate material to define a gap in the conducting thin film, the application of a mixture of zinc oxide nanostructures and a non-ionic polymer to at least a portion of the gap i the conducting thin film to thereby bridge the gap. Optionally contemplated is a step of annealing the mixture of zinc oxide nanostructures and non-ionic polymer applied to said sensor substrate to produce the sensor component. | 04-19-2012 |
20130147586 | Magnetic Nanoclusters - A method for preparing magnetic materials is disclosed. The magnetic materials are prepared by implanting low energy magnetic ions into a substrate and annealing with a charged particle beam. Magnetic materials comprising magnetic nanoclusters in the near-surface region of a substrate are also disclosed. The magnetic materials are useful in, for example, magneto-electronic devices such as magnetic sensors. | 06-13-2013 |
John Wayne Kennedy, Stevensville, MD US
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20120171130 | Mitigation of Animal and Plant Diseases Using Bioavailable Minerals - A composition is able to treat plant and animal diseases and includes a therapeutically effective amount of an encapsulated ionic mineral complex and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition may also include other inert ingredients, botanical extracts and vitamin and mineral supplements. | 07-05-2012 |
20140212508 | COPPER/ZINC SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD) FORMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRAUMAS INCLUDING AMYOTROPIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS - A Copper/Zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn SOD) composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ionic mineral(s) in a ligand complex and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for the neutralization of superoxide produced trauma and/or stress-related conditions including, but not limited to, conditions such as myotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The composition may also include other supporting adjutants such as bioavailable magnesium, manganese, selenium and other minerals that can support the nervous system and other vitamins and glutathione and other nutrients. Botanical extracts, urea, other supplements helpful for protection and re-enforcement of the immune system are discussed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140342915 | BIOAVAILABLE MINERALS FOR PLANT HEALTH - A method employing a composition of bioavailable minerals directed at supplementing nutritional intake of a living plant. The composition includes the ionic mineral(s) copper and zinc in a ligand complex and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier including water, H | 11-20-2014 |
Keith W. Kennedy, Lebanon, OH US
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20120219480 | COMPOSITIONS FOR WET AIR SCRUBBERS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AND CLEANING WET AIR SCRUBBERS USING THE SAME - A composition for use in air scrubbers, and particularly, cleaning air scrubbers is provided, along with methods for cleaning air scrubbers using the same. The composition includes at least one of components A, B, C, and D. Component A includes at least one surfactant and at least one enzyme. Component B includes at least one surfactant. Component C includes at least one pH control agent. Component D includes at least one defoamer. The compositions may be used to remove volatile organic compounds from air. | 08-30-2012 |
Kevin Kennedy, Anchorage, AK US
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20130082007 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING OIL FROM WATER - This invention relates generally to products and processes, and more specifically, to systems and method for recovering oil from water. In one embodiment, a towed net system is provided which has the ability to collect free floating oil to one or more end points from which either/both hydrodynamics and/or one or more powered pumps are used to deliver channeled and collected oil to one or more receiving vessels. In some embodiments, two wing nets are provided, either/each towed by one or more vessels, connected to one or more end receptacle nets. From the one or more end receptacles, the channeled and collected oil is delivered to one or more receiving containers also connected to the one or more end receptacles. The system can be scaled based on the horsepower of the two or more towing vessel. | 04-04-2013 |
Lawrence Kennedy, Dublin, OH US
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20120141332 | VORTEX REACTOR AND METHOD OF USING IT - A vortex reactor is provided. The vortex reactor includes a substantially cylindrical shaped portion forming a reaction chamber therein, wherein said substantially cylindrical shaped portion forms a first charged electrode; a circumferential flow apparatus fluidly connected to the reaction chamber for creating a circumferential fluid flow; a second charged electrode; and an outlet for releasing said circumferential fluid flow. Also provided are methods of processing particulate solids using the vortex reactor of the invention. | 06-07-2012 |
Linda Kennedy, Park City, UT US
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20120061134 | SHIELDABLE BAG SYSTEM AND DEVICES - A storage system and devices are provided for containing items and shielding the items from electromagnetic radiation, in particular, RF radiation, and holding the items in a waterproof environment. The storage system includes a first storage component which is constructed from a fabric having shieldable properties and is configured to envelope contents held therein in a shielded environment, and a second storage component which is constructed to receive the first storage component therein and provide waterproof storage for the contents. The storage system protects contents from unauthorized or surreptitious reads of stored data that may be carried on the content items by readers. The storage components of the storage system may be used independently of each other or together, as needed or desired. | 03-15-2012 |
20120195530 | Shieldable bag system and devices - One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a shielding apparatus including a double-lined container having an outer pocket and an inner pocket mounted within the outer pocket. The inner and outer pockets each form an enclosure having a continuous closed edge interrupted by an opening. The continuous closed edge of the outer pocket is adjacent the continuous closed edge of the inner pocket, and the opening of the outer pocket is adjacent the opening of the inner pocket. The adjacent openings are interconnected and include a device for simultaneously opening and closing the interconnected adjacent openings. A first plurality of stitches and folds are included in the continuous closed edge of the inner pocket and a second plurality of stitches and folds are included in the continuous closed edge of the outer pocket. | 08-02-2012 |
Magnus Kennedy, Sövde SE
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20090322509 | Assignment of Alarms - There is provided a method for monitoring a building control device, the method comprising associating the building control device with an event; storing the event and at least one parameter of the building control device in a database, wherein the database is operatively connected to a plurality of operator devices, and wherein the at least one parameter at least pertains to defining the event to be one from the group of unassigned, pending, or assigned by the plurality of operator devices; traversing, by at least a first of the plurality of operator devices, the database subject to the at least one parameter. | 12-31-2009 |
Magnus Kennedy, Sovde SE
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20090322509 | Assignment of Alarms - There is provided a method for monitoring a building control device, the method comprising associating the building control device with an event; storing the event and at least one parameter of the building control device in a database, wherein the database is operatively connected to a plurality of operator devices, and wherein the at least one parameter at least pertains to defining the event to be one from the group of unassigned, pending, or assigned by the plurality of operator devices; traversing, by at least a first of the plurality of operator devices, the database subject to the at least one parameter. | 12-31-2009 |
20100070055 | CONTROL OF CONCEPT ZONES - There is provided a method, apparatus and computer program product for controlling parameters of objects in a building control system, the method comprising receiving input from at least one of the objects, wherein the at least one object is associated with a first subset of objects; selecting at least one parameter, wherein the at least one parameter depends on the input; selecting a second subset of objects from the objects, wherein the objects of the second subset are selected based on the at least one selected parameter; and performing a first action on objects in the second subset of objects. | 03-18-2010 |
20130275941 | DEFINITION OF OBJECTS IN OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENTS - In an object-oriented programming environment having a hierarchical object structure an object type is defined by declaring different types of objects and properties associated therewith. A base type is declared. Properties for the base type are declared. A set of aggregated objects comprising individual objects of different types is declared. The set of aggregated objects is to be instantiated in a master object created from the object type. A set of auxiliary objects comprising individual objects of different types and associated with the object type is declared. The individual objects of the set of auxiliary objects are to be instantiated in respective locations in the hierarchical object structure. | 10-17-2013 |
Marcus Kennedy, Dusseldorf DE
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20110081540 | WEAR-RESISTANT COMPONENT - The present invention pertains to wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, that feature a wear protection layer with iron base alloy on their surface that is subjected to wear and are characterized in that the components are manufactured of a coating powder by means of high-velocity flame spraying (HVOF) and the coating is single-phase, wherein the proportions of the elements Fe, Cr, B and C in the wear protection layer are 45-75 wt.-% Fe, 15-40 wt.-% Cr, 1-10 wt.-% B and 0.1-5 wt.-% C. The present invention furthermore pertains to a method for manufacturing wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, according to the present invention. | 04-07-2011 |
20110101621 | WEAR-RESISTANT COMPONENT - The present invention pertains to wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, especiallly piston rings that feature a wear protection layer with iron base alloy on their surface that is subjected to wear and are characterized in that they are manufactured of a coating powder by means of high-velocity flame spraying (HVOF), wherein the coating is single-phase and comprises the elements Fe, Cr, V and C, and wherein VC forms mixed crystals and also leads to a dispersion strengthening. The present invention furthermore pertains to a method for manufacturing wear-resistant components for internal combustion engines, particularly piston rings, according to the present invention. | 05-05-2011 |
20110109048 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A DISPERSION-HARDENED OBJECT THAT CONTAINS CARBIDE NANOPARTICLES - A method for producing a dispersion-hardened object which contains carbide nanoparticles comprises producing an object by means of a thermal spraying method, wherein downstream of the combustion chamber, the gas flow is supplied by means of a carrier gas with at least one precursor which reacts in the gas flow to form a carbide, or carbide nanoparticles are supplied via an external nanoparticle generator which is subject to a thermal load. It allows the production of a dispersion-hardened object such as, for example, a component for an internal combustion engine, for example a piston ring. The method is carried out by means of a thermal spraying device which, downstream of the combustion chamber, besides at least one line for supplying a thermal spray powder, further comprises at least one line for supplying a precursor by means of a carrier gas. | 05-12-2011 |
20110256366 | METHOD FOR COATING A SLIDING ELEMENT AND SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A PISTON RING OR CYLINDER LINER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a method for coating a sliding element, in particular a piston ring or a cylinder liner of an internal combustion engine, DLC phases are embedded into a hard material layer as said hard material layer is deposited. A sliding element, such as a piston ring or a cylinder liner of an internal combustion engine, comprises a hard material layer with embedded DLC phases. | 10-20-2011 |
20120067203 | SLIDING ELEMENT WITH EXPOSED FUNCTIONAL SURFACE - The invention relates to a sliding element, which comprises a support and a coating applied by means of thermal spraying on the support, wherein the coating comprises at least two phases and at least one of the at least two phases is recessed in respect of the other phase of phases. | 03-22-2012 |
20120088093 | METHOD FOR COATING A SLIDING ELEMENT AND SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A PISTON RING - The invention relates to a method wherein nanoparticle are first produced and then infused in the coating during the coating process by means of a PVD and/or CVD method. A sliding element comprises a coating formed by means of a PVD and/or CVD method comprising separately produced nanoparticles. | 04-12-2012 |
20120126487 | SLIDING MEMBER HAVING A THERMALLY SPRAYED COATING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A sliding member for an internal combustion engine includes: a substrate and a coating obtainable by thermally spraying a powder, having the element proportions of 55 to 75 wt % of chromium, Cr; 3 to 10 wt % of silicon, Si; 18 to 35 wt % of nickel, Ni; 0.1 to 2 wt % of molybdenum, Mo; 0.1 to 3 wt % of carbon, C; 0.5 to 2 wt % of boron, B; and 0 to 3 wt % of iron, Fe. | 05-24-2012 |
20120161401 | GLIDING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a gliding element of an internal combustion engine, especially a piston ring, having a DLC coating of the ta-C type which has at least one residual stress gradient, a negative residual stress gradient being present in a center region (II) of the coating, when seen from the outside to the inside, said gradient being preferably smaller than in an inner region (III), the inner region (III) having a smaller layer thickness than the center region (II). | 06-28-2012 |
20120205875 | SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A PISTON RING, HAVING A COATING - The invention relates to a sliding element, such as a piston ring, having a coating on at least one running surface, which comprises, from the inside out, an adhesive layer ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120306158 | SLIDING ELEMENT HAVING ADJUSTABLE PROPERTIES - A sliding element, particularly a piston ring for an internal combustion engine, includes a substrate, and a wear-protection layer, obtained by thermal spraying of a powder comprising the element proportions | 12-06-2012 |
20130004756 | SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A PISTON RING, AND METHOD FOR COATING A SLIDING ELEMENT - A sliding element, in particular a piston ring, preferably made of cast iron or steel, has a coating which has a plurality of layers of CrN ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130042845 | SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR PISTON RING, AND COMBINATION OF A SLIDING ELEMENT WITH A MATING RUNNING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a sliding element, in particular a piston ring, preferably made of cast iron or steel, comprising a coating having a CrN, an Me(C | 02-21-2013 |
20130084031 | SLIDING ELEMENT WITH DLC COATING - A sliding element, and in particular a piston ring, is provided with a DLC coating on a substrate of the sliding element. A material softer than DLC is embedded into the surface of the DLC coating with which the sliding element will come into contact with a sliding partner, against which the sliding element will slide. | 04-04-2013 |
20130136861 | METHOD FOR COATING AT LEAST THE INNER FACE OF A PISTON RING AND PISTON RING - In a method for coating at least part of the inner face of a piston ring, said ring preferably consisting of cast iron or steel, a PVD and/or DLC coating is applied by means of at least one of the following methods: PA-CVD, glow discharge and/or HIPIMS. A piston ring has a coating that is formed at least on part of the inner face of said ring, said coating being a PVD and/or DLC coating that preferably has been applied by means of PA-CVD, glow discharge and/or HIPIMS. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140776 | SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR PISTON RING, HAVING A COATING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SLIDING ELEMENT - A sliding element, in particular piston ring, has on at least one running surface, from the inside outwards, a coating having a metal-containing adhesive layer and a ta-C type DLC layer with a thickness of at least 10 μm. | 06-06-2013 |
20130168906 | Helical Compression Spring for an Oil Scraper Ring of a Piston in an Internal Combustion Engine and Method for Coating a Helical Compression Spring - A helical compression spring, preferably of steel, in particular CrSi steel or CrNi steel, comprises a coating which has at least one a-C:H: Me coating or a plurality of layers of CrN ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130181409 | PISTON RING HAVING A THERMALLY SPRAYED COATING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A method for producing a piston ring for an internal combustion engine includes providing, a substrate and applying a coating by means of thermal spraying of a powder including solid lubricants on the substrate, having the elemental proportions of 15-30% by weight of iron, Fe; 15-30% by weight tungsten, W; 25-35% by weight of chromium, Cr; 10-35% by weight of nickel, Ni; 1-5% by weight of molybdenum, Mo; 0.2-3% by weight of aluminum, Al; 3-20% by weight of copper, Cu; 1-10% by weight of carbon, C; 0.1-2% by weight of sulfur, S; and 0.1-2% by weight of silicon, Si. The resultant piston ring and coating are also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130192458 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PISTON RING HAVING EMBEDDED PARTICLES - A sliding element, in particular a piston ring or a cylinder liner, comprising at least one a-C:H:Me layer, where Me is germanium and silicon, having a layer thickness of 10-40 μm, is provided. | 08-01-2013 |
20130316156 | SLIDING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A PISTON RING, HAVING A COATING - The invention relates to a sliding element, such as a piston ring, comprising a coating on at least one surface comprising, form inside to outside, a bonding layer, a metal DLC layer preferably containing tungsten, and a metal-free DLC layer doped with nitrogen at least in some regions, wherein said sliding element is characterized in that the nitrogen content in the metal-free DLC layer is graduated. | 11-28-2013 |
20140284882 | WEAR PROTECTION LAYER FOR PISTON RINGS - The present invention relates to a wear-resistant layer, which is preferably used on piston rings for internal combustion engines. The wear-resistant layer comprises: 15-25% by weight iron (Fe), 10-25% by weight tungsten carbide (WC), 30-40% by weight chromium (Cr), 10-25% by weight nickel (Ni), 10-25% by weight molybdenum (Mo), 1-10% by weight carbon (C), 0.1-2% by weight silicon (Si), wherein Cr is present in elemental form and/or as a carbide in the form of Cr | 09-25-2014 |
Marcus Kennedy, Rochusstrasse DE
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20120068418 | GLIDING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a gliding element of an internal combustion engine, especially a piston ring, having a DLC coating of the ta-C type which has at least one residual stress gradient. | 03-22-2012 |
Martin Alexander Kennedy, Christchurch NZ
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20100273152 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF THIOPURINE DRUG RESISTANCE AND INTOLERANCE - The present invention is directed to a method of screening individuals for the presence or absence of one or more polymorphisms associated with the risk of thiopurine resistance or intolerance. | 10-28-2010 |
20110300535 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF THIOPURINE DRUG RESISTANCE AND INTOLERANCE - The invention relates to methods and kits for identifying individuals at risk of thiopurine drug intolerance based on detecting the presence of mutations in the TPMT gene promoter associated with thiopurine drug resistance or intolerance. | 12-08-2011 |
Melvin R. Kennedy, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20130068119 | Method and Device for Dispensing a Material into a Representation on a Surface - A device for dispensing a material into a representation on a surface, includes a storage chamber for holding a material, a charging chamber operably connected to the storage chamber, and a dispensing chamber operably connected to the charging chamber, wherein the dispensing chamber is made of a non-porous substance and includes a configuration corresponding to a representation to be dispensed on a surface. | 03-21-2013 |
20140338692 | Hair Styling System and Apparatus - A hair styling system includes a driver module and a plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules. The driver module includes a holder configured to interchangeably receive a plurality of styling modules, each configured to perform at least one styling operation, a driver gear positioned adjacent to the holder, and a power module comprising a motor configured to drive the driver gear in a first direction and a second direction. The plurality of interchangeably receivable styling modules each include a styling module gear configured to operatively engage the driver gear and be rotatable thereby to perform at least one styling operation distinguishable from a styling operation performed by at least one other styling module. | 11-20-2014 |
Michael Kennedy, Round Rock, TX US
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20120246635 | Platform Independent Imaging Method And System - A method and system for defining a platform independent image on a medium readable by an information handling system determines a core operating system, enterprise configurations and a driver file for each of plural platform model types with one or more installation functions operable to install the enterprise configurations in an operating system of an information handling system having one of the plural platform model types. The installation function determines the platform model type of an information handling system loaded with the platform independent image and configures the core operating system with the enterprise configurations and a driver file associated with the determined platform model type. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael Kennedy, North Brabant NL
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20100327235 | SINGLE CONDUCTIVE PELLETS OF LONG GLASS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Single pellets of a thermoplastic resin containing long glass fibers and a conductive filler are set forth that enable molded articles made from these pellets to exhibit conductivity and, at the same time, high mechanical properties. These pellets have mechanical properties that are substantially equivalent to non-conductive pellets of a thermoplastic resin containing same loading of long glass and provide conductivity that is substantially equivalent to articles obtained by blending two kinds of pellets, one pellet having a conductive filler and the other pellet one containing long glass fibers. The pellets include a thermoplastic resin, a long fiber reinforcing filler and a conductive additive dispersed in the pellet. | 12-30-2010 |
Michael P. Kennedy, Delano, MN US
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20120083618 | METHOD OF IMPROVING OIL RECOVERY AND REDUCING THE BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND AND CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT - Palm oil processing plants are continually looking for ways to improve oil recovery, and reduce bio-chemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand of the palm oil mill effluent. A method is described for increasing the amount of oil recovered and reducing the bio-chemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand of palm oil mill effluent by treating pressed palm oil slurry with ultrasonic energy prior to disposal of the effluent. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael R. Kennedy, Gates Mills, OH US
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20120175864 | BOOKLET WITH ULTRA REMOVABLE ADHESIVE LABEL - An ultra removable booklet with label for application to media is described. The booklet with label includes a release liner, an ultra removable adhesive layer, a paper stock layer, a booklet, an adhesive layer, and a clear plastic cover layer. The clear plastic cover layer has the adhesive layer applied to a bottom surface thereof and the bottom surface is positioned over the booklet. The booklet is positioned over the paper stock. The ultra removable adhesive layer is attached to the lower surface of the paper stock. The release liner is applied to the ultra removable adhesive layer. A process for forming an ultra removable booklet with label for application to media is also described. | 07-12-2012 |
20130192111 | ADVERTISING MEDIA - Advertising media for application to a substrate includes a release liner and a multi-part label. The multi-part label has a base label and a top label, both of which are coupled with an adhesive. A first adhesive has properties that allow the base label to be removed from the release liner and applied to a substrate or product packaging in a stable manner. The second adhesive has properties such that a sticky residue is not present when the top label is removed from the base label. A perforation pattern is provided. A method of advertising is also described. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193678 | MEDIA PROCESS FOR ADVERTISING - A media process for advertising includes positioning an insert on a front page of a periodical. The insert is removable from the periodical so that a purchaser can read any periodical content that is positioned under the insert and the insert includes instructions for the user to obtain additional advertising material. A media process for advertising also includes positioning an article onto a front page of a periodical, with the article including advertising material, such as a periodic offer. An apparatus for advertising on a front page of a periodical includes a sleeve for holding an insert, an adhesive applied to a bottom surface of the sleeve, and an insert positioned inside the sleeve. | 08-01-2013 |
20140110927 | Booklet With Ultra Removable Adhesive Label - An ultra removable booklet with label for application to media is described. The booklet with label includes an ultra removable adhesive layer, a base layer and a booklet. The booklet with label may also include an adhesive layer and a cover layer. The booklet is positioned over the base layer. The ultra removable adhesive layer is attached to the lower surface of the base layer. The release liner is applied to the ultra removable adhesive layer. A process for forming an ultra removable booklet with label for application to media is also described. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137514 | Method for Applying Advertising Media to Packaging, Method of Advertising, And System For Applying A Communication Member On A Packaging Material - A method of applying a communication member carrying information to a packaging material includes feeding a packaging material in a first direction and applying a communication member to a surface of the packaging material with an adhesive. Both the communication member and the adhesive are simultaneously removable from the packaging material by a user such that substantially no adhesive residue remains on the bag upon communication member removal. A system for applying a communication member on a packaging material that is transported on a packaging material line includes a label applicator and a supply of communication members positioned in communication with the label applicator. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138278 | Advertising Media for Application to Packaging Materials - A bag includes a flexible web that is shaped into the shape of a bag and a communication member attached to the flexible web with an adhesive. When the communication member is removed from the web, substantially no adhesive remains on the web. An advertising medium includes a packaging material made of a first material and a communication member applied to the packaging material. The communication member has a first part that is positioned directly adjacent the packaging material and a second part positioned on the first part that is made of the same material or a different material as the first part. One or both of the first part and second part are removable from the packaging material without substantially marring the surface of the packaging material. | 05-22-2014 |
Michael T. Kennedy, San Clemente, CA US
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20130261762 | Hip surgery neck and ball adjustment apparatus and method - The method of accurately and correctly fitting and axially positioning at implantable ball to the neck trunnion of a hip replacement device, as during surgery, the ball adapted to be received in a socket, the ball having a bore, the method including the step providing the neck trunnion with deformable metallic surface ribs, providing a deformable adapter and fitting the adapter over the ribs, providing a trial ball having a non-metallic bore, and including axially forcibly fitting that bore over the deformable adapter to deform the adapter without deforming the ribs, as the trial ball adjustingly arrives at selected axial position on the neck trunnion corresponding to correct position of the trial ball in the socket, and correspondingly subsequent correct axial positioning of the implantable ball on the neck trunnion. | 10-03-2013 |
Mickey Mcarthur Kennedy, Medina, OH US
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20120204433 | Bow sight laser tuning device - The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus that can facilitate archery bow sight tuning by way of a laser light device. The apparatus can be mounted to a riser of a bow by way of a substantially arc-shaped mounting slot or aperture. Thus, the apparatus is not confined to a single configuration based upon a fixed location of mounting screws. | 08-16-2012 |
20120236550 | Remote controlled beacon light/flashlight AKA: the tree beacon - The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus that when properly used can aid and assist in location of a preferred spot to be returned to at a later time or day. This device can be left hanging in a tree, from an elevated stand or any location desirable to the owner. Upon returning to said location a FOB remote unit can turn on the Tree Beacon from 300 meters. Just follow the flashing light. | 09-20-2012 |
20120244109 | Animal scent preservation - The disclosed subject matter relates to a mixture that can facilitate preservation of animal scent, such as, e.g., doe pee; as well as to an apparatus and method for creating the mixture. | 09-27-2012 |
20130192923 | Safety harness with descender attachment AKA: Down E-Z - The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus so designed that when properly used may aid in the prevention of injury and or even death. This device is so designed that a fallen hunter is left hanging facing the tree, allowing mobility and movement. With the attached (DOWN E-Z) device, one may lower himself to the ground with little or no effort. This final step is very important due to the documented factual records of hunters dying while being left hanging for hours and blood begins to clot. | 08-01-2013 |
Neil Kennedy, Carlsbad, CA US
Nicholas Kennedy, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20130309759 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REMOVAL OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE FROM BIOGAS - Methods, systems and apparatuses herein provide a unique and novel process to remove H | 11-21-2013 |
Oliver Andrzej Kennedy, Lausanne CH
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20120323926 | Efficient Optimization over Uncertain Data - The subject disclosure is directed towards using fingerprints, comprising lists of simulation results corresponding to partial (random sampled) simulation results, to determine whether a full simulation may be avoided by reusing simulation results from a previous full simulation. Before running a full simulation, a current fingerprint is obtained via a partial simulation. If a previous fingerprint matches (is identical or similar to) the current fingerprint, the associated previous results are reused. Also described is indexing fingerprint data to facilitate efficient lookup-based fingerprint matching. | 12-20-2012 |
Patrick Kennedy, West Hollywood, CA US
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20130080907 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A PERSONALIZED CONTENT PLAY LIST - The present invention provides a method for presenting content information to a user. The method includes receiving a filter selection and applying by a processor the filter selection to metadata of available content to form a hierarchical presentation of the available content. The method also includes providing the hierarchical presentation of the available content for display to the user. A system is provided for presenting content information to a user that includes a viewing history database. The system also includes an available content index including data concerning available content. The system further includes a recommendation engine adapted to access the viewing history database and form a reordered available content index by applying at least one filter selection to metadata of the available content. A non-transitory computer readable medium having recorded thereon a program is provided. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081085 | PERSONALIZED TV LISTING USER INTERFACE - Systems, methods, and media for personalized television listing user interfaces for set top boxes, computers, tablets, mobile phones and other devices. Exemplary methods may include generating a program guide that includes a channel listing, wherein a plurality of channels in the channel listing include broadcast content. Channels in the channel listing are ranked according to preference data for an end user relative to the broadcast content. | 03-28-2013 |
20130086170 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY CONTENT TASTEMAKERS - According to exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides a method for presenting content information to a user. The method includes identifying by a processor content associated with an influential content consumer. The method also includes providing the content information of the content associated with the influential content consumer for display to the user. A system for presenting content information to a user is provided. The system includes a social network database and an available content index comprising data concerning available content. The system also includes a recommendation engine adapted to access the social network database and identify an influential content consumer. The recommendation engine is further adapted to apply content data associated with the influential content consumer to the available content index to provide the content information to the user. A non-transitory computer readable medium having recorded thereon a program is provided. The program when executed causes a computer to perform a method for presenting content information. | 04-04-2013 |
20130103628 | USER ACTIVITY DASHBOARD FOR DEPICTING BEHAVIORS AND TUNING PERSONALIZED CONTENT GUIDANCE - User activity dashboards and methods for tuning recommendation models are provided herein. Exemplary methods may include exposing, to an end user device, a current preference model used by a recommendation engine to provide recommendations to the end user, receiving a modification to the current preference model, generating a modified preference model with the modification, and applying the modified preference model to generate recommendations for the end user that are more relevant than the recommendations provided using the current preference model. | 04-25-2013 |
Raymond S. Kennedy, Nampa, ID US
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20120300241 | Printing preparation - In an exemplary device implementation, the device includes: a scanner capable of scanning a scanning target to produce an electronic image of the scanning target; and a printer capable of printing an image of the scanning target on a media, the printer including a print engine; wherein the device is adapted to overlap the scanning of the scanning target with preparation of the print engine for printing. | 11-29-2012 |
Renee Kennedy, Webster, TX US
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20120296718 | REFERRAL INCENTIVIZED ONLINE TRANSACTIONS - Disclosed herein is a method for conducting electronic commerce comprising generating a first specific link uniquely associating the first member user identifier with an item; receiving a request for the first item via a click-through of the first specific link that results in a financial transaction on the electronic commerce website associated with the first item; and determining an amount of a commission receivable by the first member associated with the financial transaction associated with the first item. A system for conducting electronic commerce is also disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
Richard Howard Kennedy, Austin, TX US
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20110280180 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO AUTHENTICATE REQUESTS FOR NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR CONNECTING TO AN ACCESS NETWORK - Example methods and apparatus to authenticate requests for network capabilities for connecting to an access network are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving a request at a first access network. The request requests network connectivity information for connecting a wireless terminal to a second access network. The example method also involves encapsulating the request in an authentication frame. The authentication frame indicates the request as a white space protocol frame. The authentication frame is sent to a database addressed in the request. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280227 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DISCOVER NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR CONNECTING TO AN ACCESS NETWORK - Example methods and apparatus to discover network capabilities for connecting to an access network are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves sending a request to a first access network of a first network type. The request is addressed to a database and requests network connectivity information for connecting to a second access network of a second network type different from the first network type. The example method also involves receiving a response from the first access network. The response includes the network connectivity information for connecting to the second access network. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280228 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE NETWORK CAPABILITIES FOR CONNECTING TO AN ACCESS NETWORK - Example methods and apparatus to provide network capabilities for connecting to an access network are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving a request at a first access network of a first network type. The request is addressed to a database and requests network connectivity information for connecting a wireless terminal to a second access network of a second network type different from the first network type. The example method also involves sending a response to the wireless terminal via the first access network. The response includes the network connectivity information for connecting the wireless terminal to the second access network. | 11-17-2011 |
20110310840 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE NETWORK CONFIGURATION CHANGES - Example methods and apparatus to reduce network configuration changes are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving network connectivity information sets for future locations of a wireless terminal. The example method also involves selecting a network connection configuration for each future location based on a quantity of connection configuration changes during transitions between the future locations. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310865 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ACCESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY INFORMATION USING PREDICTED LOCATIONS - Example methods and apparatus to access network connectivity information based on predicted future locations of wireless terminals are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves predicting at least one future location of a wireless terminal. The example method also involves requesting at least first and second network connectivity information sets for connecting to at least one access network providing wireless communication coverage at the at least one future location. The first network connectivity information is associated with a first geographic location, and the second network connectivity information is associated with a second geographic location. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310866 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ACCESS NETWORK CONNECTIVITY INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH PREDICTED TIMES - Example methods and apparatus to access network connectivity information associated with predicted times are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving network connectivity information and an associated start time indicative of a predetermined time commencing a requirement to use the network connectivity information for connecting a wireless terminal to an access network. The example method also involves in response to a time event based on the start time, using the network connectivity information to enable a connection change between the wireless terminal and the access network. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310867 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PREDICT ROUTING TO MAINTAIN CONNECTIVITY OVER A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Example methods and apparatus to predict routing to maintain connectivity over a geographic area are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves selecting network connection configurations for subsequent connections of a wireless terminal to access networks and generating a listing of network connection locations based on the selected network connection configurations. The example method also involves sending the listing of network connection locations to a geographic navigation program to enable selecting a geographic route based on the network connection locations. | 12-22-2011 |
20140079043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NETWORK SCAN PARAMETERS FOR A NETWORK CONNECTION - A system and method for controlling aspects of network communications from a device to a network are provided. In particular, a method of initiating scans for a network by a communication device for a communication network is provided. The method comprises: monitoring for a first condition relating to a network scan for the communication network; and when the first condition relates to a receipt of at least one request to initiate the network scan and when at least the first condition is satisfied, identifying a first parameter for the network scan and configuring and initiating the network scan at the communication device for the communication network implementing the first parameter. | 03-20-2014 |
20150063131 | EFFECTING CHANGE TO TRANSMIT DUTY CYCLE OF WLAN TRANSCEIVER - An apparatus has a wireless local area network (WLAN) transceiver and one or more sensors. The sensors are monitored. From time to time, a mitigation level applicable to the apparatus is determined as a function of output from the one or more sensors. The mitigation level is one of multiple mitigation levels, each mitigation level corresponding to a set of configuration changes for a Media Access Control (MAC) layer of the WLAN transceiver. Responsive to determining that the applicable mitigation level has increased from a most recent previously determined mitigation level, the MAC layer is configured to effect a decrease in a transmit duty cycle of the WLAN transceiver. Responsive to determining that the applicable mitigation level has decreased from a most recent previously determined mitigation level, the MAC layer is configured to effect an increase in the transmit duty cycle of the WLAN transceiver. | 03-05-2015 |
20150071268 | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FOR WIRELESS DEVICES - A wireless device may be subject to regulations based on the location (e.g. country). Accordingly, the wireless device may need to identify regulations for its current location. A lookup table or database that includes regulations for different locations may be used for identifying the regulations for the current location of the wireless device. The lookup table may be stored locally on the wireless device or retrieved over a network. The identified regulations may be used to modify certain operating parameters of the wireless device to comply with the local regulations and determine whether or not to associate with an incorrectly configured Access Point. | 03-12-2015 |
Richard J. Kennedy, Madrid ES
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20110258021 | HUMAN RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL SUPPORTING SAFETY ISSUE ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT - According to an embodiment, a human reliability assessment tool includes at least one performance assessment worksheet regarding at least one of the group of the evaluation of a scenario, the making of a decision selecting a response to the scenario, and the carrying out of the response. The performance assessment worksheet is an electronic structured information entry document on machine-readable media enabled by a processor of a computerized device. A plurality of checklist information entry items is incorporated into the performance assessment worksheet. A modeling portion of the performance assessment worksheet is structured for recording an information entry relating to a step in a model of human performance. A linkage is formed between the checklist information entry items and a plurality of related effects within a relevant operational environment. An automated determination is made as to whether specific performance levels are achieved within the relevant operational environment. | 10-20-2011 |
Robert Dennis Kennedy, Honolulu, HI US
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20130311689 | TABLET COMPUTER SCREEN & MOBILE PHONE SCREEN TO DIGITAL I/O CONVERTER - An adapter that fits to a touchscreen of a tablet computer or mobile phone enabling input/output to the device for embedded control applications. Output is achieved by a plurality of photo-transistors arranged in a matrix which interpret a plurality of video image dots, squares or groups of pixels on the tablet/mobile phone screen converting them to 1s (ones) or 0s (zeroes). | 11-21-2013 |
20140077727 | INTEGRATED ELECTRIC FIELD PROCESSOR EMITTER MATRIX & ELECTRIC FIELD PROCESSOR EMITTERS & MOBILE EMITTERS FOR USE IN A FIELD MATRIX - A plurality of field emitting conductors placed in various matrix, mesh, grid, lattice patterns, and on board pluralities of autonomous vehicular like on wire or unteathered free ranging micro-robots wherein the field emitters are charged and modulated with a plurality of timing algorithms and electric circuitry which produce a three dimensional electric field shape or a plurality of shapes or plurality of duplicate electric field shapes which are animated or moved through space in a sequence, in unison or in wavelike patterns or evolved to different shapes or quickly changed to a new shape. The field emitter voltage can be raised or lowered to depict, render or facilitate motion in a direction or its opposite charge direction. An alternating current can produce a shape that modulates to a zero voltage cross point for example and then outward or inside out (expansion and contraction with inversion and inverse expansion and contraction). With the added integration of logic and loop capable software at each field emission location such as vertices of a matrix, lattice, grid, mesh or mobile emitters on board a micro-robot wherein each has its own processing capability and can navigate, maneuver and move through the space where the matrix generated fields exist and obtain energy from and communicate to the matrix of field emitters, a universe or arena of emitters can be controlled in parallel. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097300 | ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROLS WITH PARALLEL PROCESSED TORQUE & POSITIONING FOR PILOT OR ASTRONAUT TOUCH FEEDBACK - Cockpit controls designed for a multi pilot or multi astronaut crew and automation. All duplications of controls: yoke and control columns, or sticks, and pedals move in unison with the other sets of controls electronically based on a plurality of parallel processed parameters allowing feel or touch feedback for effective monitoring and control by the pilot or astronaut in normal and emergency situations. | 04-10-2014 |
Robert James Kennedy, Werl DE
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20110037978 | Miniaturized Confocal Spectrometer - For investigating the spectrum of emission radiation excited in an object by incident radiation, miniaturised spectrometers are known for mobile use. These devices comprise a light source with perforated shutter, an illuminating beam path, a detecting beam path and a spectrometer. | 02-17-2011 |
Ronnie Kennedy, Carriere, MS US
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20130124166 | MODELING OPERATION OF A TOOL IN A WELLBORE - In modeling operation of a well tool in applying a force to a device in a well, a computing system receives inputs representing a plurality of geometric characteristics of the well tool. The computing system also receives inputs representing a plurality of geometric characteristics of the well. The computing system determines based on the geometric characteristics of the well tool and the well, a predicted reaction force on a portion of the well tool that affects operation of the well tool in applying force to the device. The predicted reaction force is due to contact between a surface associated with the well tool and a surface of the well. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124176 | Modeling Passage of a Tool Through a Well - In modeling passage of an elongate well tool through an interval of a well an adaptive machine learning model executed on a computing system receives a first set of inputs representing a plurality of characteristics of the well tool and a second set of inputs representing a plurality of characteristics of the well. The adaptive machine learning model also receives historical data representing a plurality of other well tools passed through a plurality of other wells and a plurality of characteristics of the other well tools and the other wells. The adaptive machine learning model matches the historical data with at least a portion of the first and second sets of inputs, and determines, based on the matching whether the well tool can pass through the interval of the well. | 05-16-2013 |
Roy Kennedy, Prairieville, LA US
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20120247687 | Polymer Melt Distributor Header Design - A vessel header comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. A method of increasing the throughput of a polymerization reaction comprising conducting the polymerization reaction in a reaction vessel comprising a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube wherein the polymerization reaction displays an increase in throughput of 10% and a decrease in volatiles of from 5% to 10% when compared to a polymerization reaction carried out in a reaction vessel lacking a plurality of lateral flow tubes arranged in a parallel configuration and entering the vessel header through alternating header penetrations with a single header penetration per lateral flow tube. | 10-04-2012 |
Scott Kennedy, Anderson, IN US
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20130017242 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR APPLYING ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTIONAANM Richardson; NathanAACI NoblesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Richardson; Nathan Noblesville IN USAANM Parker; DaveAACI NoblesvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Parker; Dave Noblesville IN USAANM Kennedy; ScottAACI AndersonAAST INAACO USAAGP Kennedy; Scott Anderson IN US - Among other things, there is disclosed an improved wet wipe or similar substrate for applying an antibacterial/antibiotic layer to surfaces or other items. A wipe substrate is impregnated with a solution in water of organo-functional silane-based molecule, such as 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride and/or octadecyldimethyl trimethoxysilylpropyl ammonium chloride. Packages of multiple wipes for a consumer's pocket, home, business or other uses are also discussed. | 01-17-2013 |
Scott Kennedy, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120163131 | Mono-directional Ultrasound Transducer for Borehole Imaging - Devices and methods to generate a mono-directional ultrasonic wave are provided. An ultrasonic sensor configured to emit a substantially mono-directional ultrasonic wave includes a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element. The first piezoelectric element is configured to generate a first ultrasonic wave propagating in a first direction and a second ultrasonic wave propagating in a second direction which is different from the first direction. The second piezoelectric element is located and configured to absorb the second ultrasonic wave, and is configured to convert an energy of the absorbed second ultrasonic wave into an electrical energy. | 06-28-2012 |
20120299596 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring Borehole Mud Resistivity - Apparatuses, methods for manufacturing an apparatus and methods for measuring a fluid resistivity are provided. An apparatus for measuring a fluid resistivity includes a fluid column defining structure, two current injecting electrodes, voltage measurement electrodes, and two additional electrodes. The fluid column defining structure is configured to allow a fluid, whose resistivity is to be measured, to fill a fluid column inside the fluid column defining structure. The two current injecting electrodes are configured to inject a known current into the fluid column. The voltage measurement electrodes are configured to measure a voltage across a measurement column included in the fluid column. The two additional electrodes disposed inside the fluid column defining structure, outside of the positions of the two current injecting electrodes in the longitudinal direction are electrically connected to each other. | 11-29-2012 |
Scott Cruickshanks Kennedy, San Diego, CA US
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20130014264 | Systems and Methods For Implementing and Scoring Computer Network Defense Exercises - A process for facilitating a client system defense training exercise implemented over a client-server architecture includes designated modules and hardware for protocol version identification message; registration; profiling; health reporting; vulnerability status messaging; storage; access and scoring. More particularly, the server identifies a rule-based vulnerability profile to the client and scores client responses in accordance with established scoring rules for various defensive and offensive asset training scenarios. | 01-10-2013 |
20130019312 | Computer Network Defense - Training defense of a computer network. The system includes an enterprise asset subsystem to be defended. The enterprise asset subsystem runs operating system, support services, and application programs. The system also includes a neutral subsystem that is in communication with the enterprise asset subsystem and is used to set up and run at least one exercise scenario, and score performance of enterprise asset defenders in defending the system against exploits. Exploits are launched by an exploitation subsystem communication with the enterprise asset subsystem. | 01-17-2013 |
Scott W. Kennedy, Abu Dhabi AE
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20120259760 | HYBRID ENERGY MARKET AND CURRENCY SYSTEM FOR TOTAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT - A hybrid energy market and currency system is provided to manage energy consumption in an energy market comprising a community of users. A central energy authority issues energy currency units to users and sets an exchange rate between the energy currency units and a monetary currency unit, thereby setting a variable price for energy. Energy currency units have a defined validity period at the end of which the energy currency unit is automatically converted to monetary currency units by the central energy authority. Users consume energy currency units through use of energy consumptive services, such as domestic consumption of electricity and water, and through use of transportation. Users are also able to buy additional energy currency units from the central energy authority, and to sell them back. Users cannot speculatively trade energy currency units. Prices are set by comparing the cumulative actual and desired demand | 10-11-2012 |
20130332327 | Hybrid Energy Market and Currency System for Total Energy Management - A hybrid energy market and currency systems is provided to manage energy consumption in an energy market comprising a community of users. Energy currency units may be issued to users and an exchange rate between the energy currency units and a monetary currency unit may be set, providing a variable price for energy. Energy currency units may have a defined validity period, at the end of which the energy currency unit is automatically converted to monetary currency units. Users consume energy currency units through use of energy consumptive services, such as domestic consumption of electricity and hot water, and through use of transportation. Prices for energy may be set by comparing the cumulative actual and desired demand. By providing a continuous feedback mechanism, some embodiments of methods disclosed herein may raise an energy conscience—an awareness of when the community needs the help of its citizens to meet its ambitious sustainability goals. | 12-12-2013 |
Stephan Kennedy, Windach DE
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20090303983 | Method, Server Device and Converting Device for Setting Up a Payload-Data Connection - There is described a transmission of user data from a source communications device provided with a first encoder for encoding users data to a target communications device provided with a first decoder for decoding said user data via a communication network which is provided with several converting devices comprising additional encoders and additional decoders for carrying out a verification of the converting devices. Via the verification it is determined, whether the first encoder is compatible with the decoder of a given converting device and, whether the first decoder is compatible with the encoder of said converting device. One of the converting devices for which the compatibility is ascertained by the verification is selected for transmitting user data. During transmission of the user data, said user data encoded with the aid of the first encoder is decoded with the aid of the compatible decoder of the converting device and the user data decodable with the aid of the first decoder is encoded with the aid of the compatible encoder of the selected converting device. | 12-10-2009 |
Stephen J. Kennedy, Hudson, NH US
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20110312912 | TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS AND OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS WITH CROSSLINKED HYALURONIC ACID - A method of treating a subject having a musculoskeletal disorder includes administering to a subject's articular site in need thereof an effective amount of a hyaluronic acid (HA) composition. In one embodiment, the HA composition includes an HA derivative, wherein carboxyl functionalities of the hyaluronic acid derivative are each independently derivatized to include an N-acylurea or O-acyl isourea, or both N-acylurea and O-acyl isourea. In another embodiment, the HA composition includes a crosslinked HA gel that is prepared by reacting an uncrosslinked HA with a biscarbodiimide in the presence of pH buffer in a range of between about 4 and about 8. The composite can optionally include at least one second bioactive agent other than the HA derivative, such as a steroid. | 12-22-2011 |
20130045945 | Treatment of Arthritis and Other Musculoskeletal Disorders With Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid - A method of treating a subject having a musculoskeletal disorder includes administering to a subject's articular site in need thereof an effective amount of a hyaluronic acid (HA) composition. In one embodiment, the HA composition includes an HA derivative, wherein carboxyl functionalities of the hyaluronic acid derivative are each independently derivatized to include an N-acylurea or O-acyl isourea, or both N-acylurea and O-acyl isourea. In another embodiment, the HA composition includes a crosslinked HA gel that is prepared by reacting an uncrosslinked HA with a biscarbodiimide in the presence of pH buffer in a range of between about 4 and about 8. The composite can optionally include at least one second bioactive agent other than the HA derivative, such as a steroid. | 02-21-2013 |
Steven Kennedy, Kaiapoi NZ
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20100200345 | Locking hydraulic brake system - A locking mechanism for installing between a master cylinder and a brake line includes a housing having an internal bore, an inlet port, a passage, and an outlet port. A reciprocating piston is movable within the bore. A locking lever is coupled to the reciprocating piston for actuating the reciprocating piston. A fastener having an internal fluid passage for providing fluid communication between the passage and the master cylinder secures the housing to the master cylinder. The locking lever is moveable between a first position, wherein the hydraulic fluid can flow freely between the master cylinder and the brake line for engaging and disengaging the vehicle brake and a second position, wherein the hydraulic fluid is prevented from returning to the master cylinder for maintaining the vehicle brake in an engaged state. | 08-12-2010 |
Terence G. Kennedy, Darmstadt DE
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20120191980 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SECURE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM - The system may provide for the collection of data in a heterogeneous network, long term secure storage of the data, and secure transfer of the data to an environment that may be secure and controlled for the purpose of controlled and secure selected viewing of all or parts of the data. The data stored may include core data of interest as well as any data that is associated with the core data. The core data and associated data may be stored. To do so, the system may identify and collect associated data at the point of release of all or part of the data. Further, the system may provide secure and controlled transfer of the data to a permanent and secure media. Lastly, the system may provide secure transfer of all or parts of the data from the media to a controlled and secure environment suitably constructed to provide for secure viewing of all or parts of the data under the control of the owner of the data. | 07-26-2012 |
Todd Michael Kennedy, San Francisco, CA US
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20130086390 | System and Method of Securing Private Health Information - A system and method for the secure processing of private health information. Fully homomorphically encrypted private health information, along with a request to process that information, is transmitted to a third party who performs operations on the encrypted private health information in accordance with the request, yielding an encrypted result. The encrypted result may be decrypted only by the party in possession of the corresponding private key. The invention enables encrypted private health information to be processed by third parties while preventing them from decrypting it. | 04-04-2013 |