Tipton, US
Adrianne Tipton, Pleasanton, CA US
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20100173074 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULATION OF PRECURSOR EXPOSURE DURING A PULSED DEPOSITION PROCESS - A method of depositing material on a substrate comprises providing a reactor with a reaction chamber having a first volume, and contacting a surface of a substrate in the reaction chamber with a first precursor at the first chamber volume to react with and deposit a first layer on the substrate. The method further includes enlarging the reaction chamber to a second, larger volume and removing undeposited first precursor and any excess reaction product to end reaction of the first precursor with the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Barbara S. Tipton, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20090130114 | WISE BINDING AGENTS AND EPITOPES - The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use. | 05-21-2009 |
20120003237 | WISE BINDING AGENTS AND EPITOPES - The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use. | 01-05-2012 |
Barry Tipton, Castle Rock, CO US
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20130287904 | Snappy Sip - Snappy Sip is a prefilled, sealed-for-freshness, NO spill, disposable drink container, designed to be purchased already containing a manufacturer-supplied drinkable product. Snappy Sip can be prefilled with a manufacturer-supplied drinkable liquid, with the convenience of a no spill, prefilled container for their child. Snappy sip replaces a child's open top, container with lid and straw and the non-filled Sippy cups that are purchased at the store and then filled by the patron. It solves the container spill problem that currently exits in take out and sit down eating and replaces the necessity of a patron having to supply their own empty Sippy cup for their child. | 10-31-2013 |
Bob Tipton, Red Bluff, CA US
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20150053593 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PLANTS - An apparatus and method is presented for separating healthy plants from agricultural material, such as harvested plants. The apparatus includes a conveyor to present the agricultural material to a mesh, which may be, for example bristles. A rotating drum with a plurality of protruding tines moves through the mesh and pulls individual plants from the agricultural material. A machine vision system may then sort the healthy, individual plants. The method includes presenting the agricultural material to the mesh, and then pulling individual plants through the mesh. | 02-26-2015 |
Bob Tipton, Woburn, MA US
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20120069016 | Method and Apparatus for Adding Detail to a 3D Solid Model Using a Secondary Geometric Representation - The invention is directed to systems and methods for detailing a graphical 3D solid model displayed to a user. An example system includes a graphical user interface device (e.g., joystick, keyboard, stylus, roller ball, touch screen, tablet, etc.) configured to receive input from a user and transmit the input to a computer including a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and/or a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a memory for use with the computer, and a video display configured to graphically display the detailed 3D solid model to the user. | 03-22-2012 |
20130162633 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A TEXTURE WRAPPING ONTO THE SURFACE OF A VIRTUAL OBJECT - The invention provides techniques for wrapping a two-dimensional texture conformally onto a surface of a three dimensional virtual object within an arbitrarily-shaped, user-defined region. The techniques provide minimum distortion and allow interactive manipulation of the mapped texture. The techniques feature an energy minimization scheme in which distances between points on the surface of the three-dimensional virtual object serve as set lengths for springs connecting points of a planar mesh. The planar mesh is adjusted to minimize spring energy, and then used to define a patch upon which a two-dimensional texture is superimposed. Points on the surface of the virtual object are then mapped to corresponding points of the texture. The invention also features a haptic/graphical user interface element that allows a user to interactively and intuitively adjust texture mapped within the arbitrary, user-defined region. | 06-27-2013 |
Brandon Glenn Tipton, Springville, UT US
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20100200670 | AIR FRESHENER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND METHOD OF USE - A self-emptying air freshener device for use in garbage receptacles. The air freshener device is attached to the inside upper rim of a garbage receptacle and an air freshener element is placed inside. The air freshener element distributes the desired fragrance into the garbage receptacle. When the garbage receptacle is inverted to dump the contents into a garbage truck or larger bin, the lid of the air freshener device opens allowing the spent air freshener element to discharge. The user will place a new air freshener element into the air freshener device air after each time the garbage receptacle is emptied. | 08-12-2010 |
Bryan P. Tipton, Johnstown, PA US
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20140193673 | POLARITY SWITCHING FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A flow battery system and method are provided. The flow battery system may include a feed system feeding positive electrolyte from a first storage tank to a positive inlet of a battery stack and negative electrolyte from a second storage tank to a negative inlet of the battery stack, a return system returning charged electrolyte from the battery stack to the first and second storage tanks, and a controller to selectively control at least one of the feed system and the return system so positive electrolyte, from the first storage tank, is applied a negative charge by the battery stack and then returned by the return system to the second storage tank, and so negative electrolyte, from the second storage tank, is applied a positive charge by the battery stack and then returned by the return system to the first storage tank. | 07-10-2014 |
20160036067 | SELF-SEALING FLOW FRAME FOR FLOW BATTERY STACK - A self-sealing flow frame is provided having a first frame component and a second frame component. Each frame component is provided with a tongue-and-groove configuration that when assembled forms a tessellation engagement, which creates the seal. When each frame component is assembled into a flow frame, with the inner surfaces facing towards each other, the tongue-and-groove arrangements create a seal profile that circumscribe constituent parts of a device within which the self-sealing flow frame is being employed. As the frame components are compressively secured and fastened together, a tessellation engagement of the seal profile forms the fluid seal. Fluids of the device are prevented from exfiltrating the device, and are contained within the self-sealing flow frame by the fluid seal. | 02-04-2016 |
Charles Keit Tipton, Marietta, GA US
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20110188929 | HIGHWAY OVERPASS BRIDGE MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An example method of expanding a highway have a multiple lanes passing under a highway overpass bridge having a center pier is described. The center pier may be between lanes passing in opposite directions. The center pier may be replaced with two replacement central piers having a gap there between. Additional lanes may be added through the gap between the replacement central piers. Various methods of construction and detailed designs for such bridges are also described. | 08-04-2011 |
Charles W. Tipton, Towson, MD US
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20130020672 | System and Method for Packaging of High-Voltage Semiconductor Devices - A method and an electronic device structure comprising at least one access lead to adapted to be connected to an electrical circuit; at least one substrate region; at least one semiconductor die positioned on the substrate; the at least one semiconductor die being operatively connected to the at least one access lead; a dielectric region extending below the at least one semiconductor die; the dielectric region being formed by creating a cavity in the at least one substrate region; whereby the dielectric region operates to reduce electric field stresses produced by the at least one semiconductor die to thereby reduce the possibility of material failure and voltage breakdown. The method of making an electronic device structure comprises providing at least one substrate region; providing at least one semiconductor die located on the at least one substrate region; removing a portion of the at least one substrate region to provide a dielectric region within the substrate extending below the at least one semiconductor die; whereby the dielectric region within the at least one substrate region operates to reduce electric field stresses produced by the at least one semiconductor die to thereby reduce the possibility of material failure and voltage breakdown. | 01-24-2013 |
David W. Tipton, Rolling Meadows, IL US
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20110177474 | Handpiece for a Magnetostrictive Power Generator - A magneto strictive sterilizable handpiece ( | 07-21-2011 |
David W. Tipton, Chicago, IL US
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20150151017 | STERILIZATION CASSETTE SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENT RETENTION SYSTEMS FOR A USE WITH A STERILIZATION CASSETTE, AND CONFIGURABLE INSTRUMENT RETENTION MEMBERS FOR USE THEREWITH - Sterilization cassette systems, instrument retention systems for use with a sterilization cassette, and configurable instrument retention members are disclosed that are suitable at least for holding medical and/or dental instruments during sterilization in an autoclave. | 06-04-2015 |
Dwight A. Tipton, Downers Grove, IL US
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20110016414 | SYSTEM IMAGE CUSTOMIZATION TOOL - A system image customization tool provides an efficient and cost effective way to implement a highly customizable system image for a digital device. The system image customization tool controls application installation, device settings, and selection, delivery methods and licensing options for products, applications and services with minimal or no customer interaction from the customer's first out of box experience with the device and through the lifecycle use of the device. The system image customization tool provides retailers, original equipment manufacturers and products, applications and services providers a way to create new distribution channels and partnerships. | 01-20-2011 |
Eddie Raymond Tipton, Norwalk, IA US
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20150080114 | SECURITY FOR ELECTRONIC WAGER TRANSACTIONS - A method is provided for detecting when tampering has occurred on a wager or transaction by using a digital signature created using the transaction details while including one or more previous transactions and an optional control or marker transaction. The pattern of selecting previous transactions can be static or dynamically modifiable and control transactions may occur in a random or pre-determined scheme to create a known baseline for previous and future transactions. | 03-19-2015 |
James K. Tipton, Wapakoneta, OH US
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20100276219 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY CART MOVEMENT START AND ENERGY RECOVERY - A method and apparatus for reducing or eliminating the energy required by an operator of a delivery cart to start the cart moving in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed as well as to recover some or all of the energy used to start the cart moving. The apparatus includes a cart, a drive wheel, a motor for driving the drive wheel, and a rechargeable energy source to power said motor where the rechargeable energy source is recharged during normal, unpowered movement of the cart. The method includes charging a power source while moving the cart, actuating a directional button to initiate movement in a desired direction, energizing a clutch to couple the motor to the driven wheel, energizing the motor to drive the driven wheel in the desired direction. After a predetermined time period, set by a run timer, the clutch is decoupled while the motor remains activated, and thereafter the motor is deactivated. | 11-04-2010 |
Jason Tipton, Westminster, CO US
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20080200794 | Multi-configuration tracknig array and related method - A navigation system generally determines a location of a portion of a first medical instrument relative to a patient. The navigation system generally includes a multi-configuration tracking array that extends from the first medical instrument. A plurality of tracking devices can be positioned on the multi-configuration tracking array. At least one of the tracking devices changes to define at least a first condition and a second condition. A tracking system detects the tracking devices and relates a change between the first condition and the second condition with a change between at least a first instrument configuration and a second instrument configuration. | 08-21-2008 |
20080200927 | Automatic identification of tracked surgical devices using an electromagnetic localization system - A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly. | 08-21-2008 |
20120296203 | Automatic Identification Of Tracked Surgical Devices Using An Electromagnetic Localization System - A method and apparatus for identifying a member used in a navigation system. The navigation system can determine the identification of an instrument via an input. The input can be substantially automatic when an instrument is introduced into the navigation system field or assembly. | 11-22-2012 |
Jeffrey E. Tipton, Gettysburg, PA US
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20120312625 | Hydraulic Power Steering System - A hydraulic power steering system for a ground vehicle includes a closed-center control valve, a fluid supply line and an exhaust line extending into the control valve and first and second motor lines extending out of the control valve to a fluid motor. An additional flow line extends from each motor line to the exhaust line and contains a check valve that allows flow in the flow line only towards the motor line. The additional flow lines enable manual steering in the event fluid supply is lost without leakage loss during normal on center operation. | 12-13-2012 |
Jeremiah Dwayne Tipton, Tampa, FL US
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20160116482 | Target Binding Molecules Identified by Kinetic Target-Guided Synthesis - Methods of identifying target binding molecules by target guided synthesis are provided. The methods include providing two or more fragments capable of reacting to form the target binding molecule and mixing the fragments with the target. The methods can be used to identify target binding molecules that bind targets such as proteins or nucleic acids, including those that bind shallow binding pockets on the surface of such targets. The methods are applied to the Bcl-XL and Mcl-1 proteins from the Bcl-2 family of proteins. Using thio acid and sulfonyl azide fragments capable of reacting through sulfo-click chemistry, new acyl sulfonamides are identified that bind one or both of the Bcl-XL and Mcl-1 proteins. Pharmaceutical formulations of these target binding molecules are also provided. | 04-28-2016 |
Jon Tipton, Aurora, OH US
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20080253905 | Molten Metal Pump - A molten metal pump includes an impeller, a pump base housing at least partially enclosing the impeller, a shaft connected to the impeller, a motor connected to the shaft, a motor mount plate for supporting the motor; and a post for connecting the motor mount plate to the pump base housing. The molten metal pump can include a connector that connects the post to the motor mount plate. The molten metal pump can include a socket for connecting the shaft to the motor. The shaft can comprise an assembly including an elongated metal rod having a first end and a second end and a metal non-circular drive member attached at the second end of the elongated metal rod. The impeller can include a cap member having a plurality of generally polygonally shaped inlet openings communicating with internal passages of the impeller, each inlet opening having an inner wall and an outer wall, the outer wall being longer than the inner wall, each inlet opening also including a leading wall and a trailing wall, the leading wall and the trailing wall each interconnecting the inner wall and the outer wall and each being inclined such that an uppermost edge of each wall precedes a lowermost edge of each wall in a first rotational direction. | 10-16-2008 |
20100166493 | HEAT BREAK COUPLING - This invention relates to the art of processing and treating molten metal. More particularly, this invention relates to a new and improved coupling design for a molten metal processing system to provide coupling design for rotor/shaft systems which has a heat break to prevent heat flow to a motor. This disclosure deals with a cross sectional area reduction heat break which provides a restriction prevent heat transmission through a conductive material by providing a coupling for connecting a motor to a shaft in a molten metal processing system to restrict heat flow to a motor, which will ultimately extend the life of the motor. | 07-01-2010 |
20120217683 | WASTE HEAT SYSTEM - A preheat charging system for preheating scrap metal prior to delivery to a melting furnace. The system includes a preheating station having a heating chamber adapted to receive scrap metal. Hot gas from a burner chamber is circulated around the scrap metal. The burner chamber is adapted to receive exhaust gas from a hot exhaust gas source such as a melting furnace. A burner apparatus is mounted within the burner chamber in a flow path of an exhaust inlet port. The burner is configured to supply supplemental heat on demand to the heating chamber to supplement the hot exhaust gas. A first fan can be provided to direct exhaust air from a furnace to the burner chamber. A second fan can be provided for directing air into the burner apparatus. | 08-30-2012 |
20130068412 | Pump Assembly, System and Method for Controlled Delivery of Molten Metal to Molds - Disclosed is a centrifugal molten metal pump assembly and associated system for controlled delivery of molten metal to molds. The pump assembly comprises a shaft, an impeller coupled to the shaft, a controller to control a rotational speed of the impeller according to a programmable fill profile while delivering the molten metal to the mold. In some embodiments, the pump assembly further comprises a throttle to manipulate a flow rate or pressure of the molten metal relative to a rotational speed of the impeller. The associated system comprises a melting furnace and one or more holding furnaces, each holding furnace including at least one pump assembly therein. Each holding furnace may be of an open configuration to allow for uninterrupted flow of the molten metal from the melting furnace. The system may provide controlled delivery of the molten metal to the mold at a desired flow rate or pressure. | 03-21-2013 |
20140044520 | MOLD PUMP ASSEMBLY - A molten metal pump assembly ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140363309 | EMERGENCY MOLTEN METAL PUMP OUT - A molten metal pump comprised of a metal base defining a pumping chamber is provided. The pump further includes a motor mount adapted to receive a motor, at least one metal post extending between the base and the motor mount, and a metal shaft disposed between the motor and an impeller disposed in the pumping chamber. A bearing ring engages the impeller. The pumping chamber will include an inlet and an outlet. A steel riser tube in fluid communication the outlet is also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
Judy L. Tipton, Bagdad, KY US
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20160100565 | Fish transfer bag - A bag for conveniently holding fish in water safely and for weighing the fish during a fishing tournament. The bag comprises a polymeric material which is water tight but allows oxygen to pass into the bag and carbon dioxide to pass out of the bag. The bag is fold-able but when filled with water, the bag has no right angle corners where fish tend to congregate and crowd one another. An optional hoop is provided which integrates with the side wall of the bag and will force the shape of the bag to remain in a preferred more rounded configuration. One embodiment includes a sealable closure at the top to fixedly contain the water and fish. | 04-14-2016 |
Karlie A. Tipton, Tulsa, OK US
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20080216295 | Fabric Abrading Hand Tool - A tool for abrading fabrics comprised of a body section, a handle section, and a sheath. The body section includes one or more textured surfaces, such as strips of sandpaper, which will abrade fabric when rubbed over fabric or fabric-covered objects. A user of this tool can create fashionable designs on wearable apparel at home. The sheath protects the textured surface of the body section and combines with the shape of the tool to form a unit that is easily carried in a pocket or small bag. | 09-11-2008 |
Kathleen M. Tipton, Tulsa, OK US
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20080216295 | Fabric Abrading Hand Tool - A tool for abrading fabrics comprised of a body section, a handle section, and a sheath. The body section includes one or more textured surfaces, such as strips of sandpaper, which will abrade fabric when rubbed over fabric or fabric-covered objects. A user of this tool can create fashionable designs on wearable apparel at home. The sheath protects the textured surface of the body section and combines with the shape of the tool to form a unit that is easily carried in a pocket or small bag. | 09-11-2008 |
Larry Tipton, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20080196780 | Fuel Reservoir With Integrally Molded Valve - Fuel reservoir having a bottom ( | 08-21-2008 |
20100037866 | Single piece dual jet pump and fuel system using it - Single piece dual jet pump comprising at least one pressurized fluid inlet orifice and 2 separate outlet orifices which are built has two separate jet pumps. Fuel system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a reservoir within said tank, a pump for supplying the engine with fuel drawn from the reservoir and such a single piece dual jet pump designed to allow the filling of the reservoir with fuel from at least two different locations in said tank outside the reservoir. | 02-18-2010 |
20100199648 | System for storing an additive solution and injecting it into the exhaust gases of an engine - System for storing an additive solution and injecting it into the exhaust gases of an engine, said system comprising two tanks for storing the solution and one pump for supplying the solution from these tanks to an injection line, these two tanks being in parallel and each being connected to the pump by a branch of a supply line, the branch (I) coming from the first tank ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100220984 | Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element - Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprises at least one flexible part which is preferably a flexible heater comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films. | 09-02-2010 |
20110016853 | SCR system for purifying exhaust gases in NOx - SCR system comprising a tank for storing an additive, an injector, a pump for conveying the additive from the tank to the injector via an injection line, a primary filter located on the injection line between the tank and the pump and a secondary filter also located on the injection line but between the pump and the injector, said system further comprising a particle trap located between both filters. | 01-27-2011 |
20140093226 | UREA TANK AND BASE PLATE WITH AN INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT - Urea tank and base plate with an integrated heating element in which the heating element comprising at least one resistive track affixed to one flexible film and/or placed between two flexible films. | 04-03-2014 |
Larry J. Tipton, Bowling Green, KY US
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20160129782 | LIQUID RESERVOIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Liquid reservoir systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a liquid reservoir system may capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or pickup line during low fuel conditions such as those that may be experienced during vehicle acceleration, braking or side to side maneuvers. It may also capture and retain a fuel reservoir to provide an un-interrupted fuel supply to a fuel pump or other pickup line during periods of high agitation such as may be experienced during vehicle jumping, cross country/closed course racing and other aggressive driving maneuvers. | 05-12-2016 |
Larry Joe Tipton, Bowling Green, KY US
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20120294731 | Pump System and Method of Use - A multi-pump assembly and method of use including a housing and at least two pumps contained within the housing is described, wherein each pump has a performance level. In an embodiment, the performance level of each pump is the same. In another embodiment, the performance level of each pump is different. The assembly may also include a common electrical inlet, a common fuel inlet connection, a common fuel outlet connection, a pressure regulator, a final filter, an outlet check valve connected to each pump, a plurality of over pressure relief valves connected to each pump and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pumps in the housing, an electronic controller capable of operating each pump independently, a fuel filter and a pressure regulator in the housing to form a returnless fuel supply, and/or a final filter. The assembly may be used in a multiple carburetor or fuel injection applications. | 11-22-2012 |
20120294732 | Pump System and Method of Use - A pump assembly and method of use is described, wherein the pump assembly includes a housing and a pump contained in the housing, wherein the pump has a performance level. The assembly may also include an electrical inlet, a fuel inlet connection, a fuel outlet connection, a pressure regulator, a final filter, an outlet check valve connected to each pump, at least one over pressure relief valve connected to the pump and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pump in the housing, an electronic controller capable of controlling the pump, a fuel filter and a pressure regulator in the housing to form a returnless fuel supply, and/or a final filter. The assembly may be used in a multiple carburetor or fuel injector applications. | 11-22-2012 |
20140127066 | INLINE PUMP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A pump assembly and methods of use and conversion including a sealed housing, at least one in-tank, not sealed pump contained in the sealed housing, an outlet check valve inside each pump, and an over pressure relief passage formed around the pumps in the sealed housing. The pump assembly may also include a common fuel inlet, a common fuel outlet; at least two of the pumps, a compact design, a mounting bracket, a sealed electrical inlet, a pre filter, a post filter, a pressure regulator, a returnless fuel supply, a pressure regulator, a return line. | 05-08-2014 |
Laura Lynn Tipton, Castle Rock, CO US
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20130287904 | Snappy Sip - Snappy Sip is a prefilled, sealed-for-freshness, NO spill, disposable drink container, designed to be purchased already containing a manufacturer-supplied drinkable product. Snappy Sip can be prefilled with a manufacturer-supplied drinkable liquid, with the convenience of a no spill, prefilled container for their child. Snappy sip replaces a child's open top, container with lid and straw and the non-filled Sippy cups that are purchased at the store and then filled by the patron. It solves the container spill problem that currently exits in take out and sit down eating and replaces the necessity of a patron having to supply their own empty Sippy cup for their child. | 10-31-2013 |
Marshall Tipton, Portland, OR US
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20100025444 | Hands-Free Viewing Assemblies for Portable Media Players - Viewing assemblies are configured to hold and support a portable media player (PMP) and allow a user to view the PMP screen hands-free. Hands-free viewing assemblies can be user-supported and configured to be worn around a user's neck area or free-standing and configured to be placed on a solid surface. | 02-04-2010 |
Peggy Sue Tipton, Opelika, AL US
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20100192823 | Color pin counting system - The Color Pin Counting System allows needle workers who stitch by hand, and are working on a large design (with 32 to 40 threads per inch) to start and maintain a method of keeping track of threads. The method utilizes 10 pins with jeweled or colored tops. Each pin represents ten linen or canvas threads. After outlining the design area with basting stitches or a marking pen or pencil, one can easily count the threads in the design to find a starting point for stitching. The Color Pin Counting System solves the dilemma of losing place. The primary advantage of the invention is to allow a needle worker to complete a large design while keeping track of the many threads. | 08-05-2010 |
Randall Tipton, Portland, OR US
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20100025444 | Hands-Free Viewing Assemblies for Portable Media Players - Viewing assemblies are configured to hold and support a portable media player (PMP) and allow a user to view the PMP screen hands-free. Hands-free viewing assemblies can be user-supported and configured to be worn around a user's neck area or free-standing and configured to be placed on a solid surface. | 02-04-2010 |
Rick Tipton, Carryton, TN US
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20150141036 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING TRAFFIC SPEED - A method, computer-readable storage device and an apparatus for estimating the traffic speed for segments of roads using location information of wireless devices in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method computes a speed and a speed error for travelling between at least two locations of the plurality of locations, correlates the speed and speed error with one or more segments of one or more roads, aggregates the speed and the speed error that are correlated with the respective segment of the respective road, within a pre-determined time interval, computes an average speed, a composite speed error, and a speed variance to a predefined accuracy level for the respective segment of the respective road, in accordance with the plurality of speeds and speed errors that are correlated with the respective segment of the respective road, and provides the average speed as the traffic speed. | 05-21-2015 |
Rick Tipton, Corryton, TN US
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20110286437 | Wi-Fi Intelligent Selection Engine - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed to offload the usage of a cellular network by intelligent selection of broadband network connections such as Wi-Fi access points. A Wi-Fi transceiver on a mobile device is activated when certain conditions are met, such as a time, location, recognition of a radiofrequency (RF) environment, etc. The conditions are correlated with a database of known locations in which a one or more Wi-Fi access points are determined to exist. The Wi-Fi transceiver on the mobile device is activated and commanded to connect to a particular Wi-Fi access point. Dynamic intelligence ensures that the appropriate connection method is used, and minimizes handovers to networks or access points that are unreliable or that are predicted to become inaccessible to the mobile device. | 11-24-2011 |
20130109407 | SHARING TIMED FINGERPRINT LOCATION INFORMATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130115888 | RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR SNAPSHOT ANALYSIS - The disclosed subject matter provides for received signal strength indicator (RSSI) snapshot analysis. RSSI snapshot analysis can be independent of determining location/map information. An RSSI snapshot can be analyzed in view of historic RSSI information to determine a probability that a local wireless resource correlated with the historical RSSI information is instantly available. Machine learning can be employed to train an inference component to facilitate in determining the probability. In an aspect, the state of a wireless radio can be controlled based on the probability and this can reduce the energy consumption of the user equipment by facilitating intelligent enablement of a wireless radio. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115915 | LOCATION BASED SHARING OF A NETWORK ACCESS CREDENTIAL - The disclosed subject matter provides for sharing a network access credential based on location information. Location information can include timed fingerprint location information. In an aspect, location information can be associated with a location of user equipment. This location information can be correlated with network access credentials. Location information can be used to access a relevant network access credential. The relevant network access credential can be shared with other devices. In an embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between mobile devices. In another embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between a remote computing device and a mobile device. Sharing a credential can allow for access to a network without having to generate or input new credentials. | 05-09-2013 |
20140004851 | DETECTION OF SCRAMBLING CODE CONFUSION | 01-02-2014 |
20140105003 | WI-FI INTELLIGENT SELECTION ENGINE - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed to offload the usage of a cellular network by intelligent selection of broadband network connections such as Wi-Fi access points. A Wi-Fi transceiver on a mobile device is activated when certain conditions are met, such as a time, location, recognition of a radiofrequency (RF) environment, etc. The conditions are correlated with a database of known locations in which a one or more Wi-Fi access points are determined to exist. The Wi-Fi transceiver on the mobile device is activated and commanded to connect to a particular Wi-Fi access point. Dynamic intelligence ensures that the appropriate connection method is used, and minimizes handovers to networks or access points that are unreliable or that are predicted to become inaccessible to the mobile device. | 04-17-2014 |
20140162629 | DYNAMIC STEERING OF TRAFFIC ACROSS RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS - Intelligent radio access technology sensing and selection are applied in a dynamic traffic steering network. Network characteristics and network policies are determined. A server sends network characteristics and network policies to user equipment devices. User equipment devices can determine a radio access technology to connect to based on network policies and network characteristics. Further, it can be determined how to select user equipment devices for connection to a radio access network via a radio access technology. In one aspect, user equipment devices dynamically select a radio access network for connection based on real-time or near real-time radio access network conditions. In another aspect, a self-organizing network can monitor and determine radio access network conditions and the radio access network conditions can be sent to user equipment devices in given cellular broadcast area. | 06-12-2014 |
20140376365 | DYNAMIC STEERING OF TRAFFIC ACROSS RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS - Intelligent radio access technology sensing and selection are applied in a dynamic traffic steering network. Network characteristics and network policies are determined. A server sends network characteristics and network policies to user equipment devices. User equipment devices can determine a radio access technology to connect to based on network policies and network characteristics. Further, it can be determined how to select user equipment devices for connection to a radio access network via a radio access technology. User equipment devices can dynamically select a radio access network for connection based on real-time or near real-time radio access network conditions. A self-organizing network can monitor and determine radio access network conditions and the radio access network conditions can be sent to user equipment devices in given cellular broadcast area. | 12-25-2014 |
20150058956 | LOCATION BASED SHARING OF A NETWORK ACCESS CREDENTIAL - A network access credential can be shared among devices based on location information for a device. Location information can include timed fingerprint location information. In an aspect, location information can be associated with a location of user equipment. This location information can be correlated with network access credentials. Location information can be used to access a relevant network access credential. The relevant network access credential can be shared with other devices. In an embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between mobile devices. In another embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between a remote computing device and a mobile device. Sharing a credential can allow for access to a network without having to generate or input new credentials. | 02-26-2015 |
20150138962 | Method and Apparatus for Using a Local Area Network to Offload Demand of a Wide Area Network - A method includes receiving, at a first computing device, first data associated with a performance indicator of a wireless wide area network for a first time period. The method also includes determining, at the first computing device, whether the performance indicator satisfies a performance threshold. The method further includes, based on determining that the performance indicator does not satisfy the performance threshold, offloading one or more communication devices from the wireless wide area network so that the performance indicator satisfies the performance threshold. The method finally includes sending a first instruction to a second computing device. The second computing device enables one or more access points to provide mobile communication services to the one or more communication devices. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142523 | METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AGGREGATE SUBSCRIBER AFFLUENCE SCORES - A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for creating a map are disclosed. For example, the method receives location data for at least one subscriber of a communications network service provider, calculates an aggregate subscriber affluence score of the at least one subscriber, wherein the aggregate subscriber affluence score is based upon an affluence score weighted by an influence parameter, and creates the map representing a location that the at least one subscriber has visited with an indication of the aggregate subscriber affluence score of the at least one subscriber. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142824 | Situational Content Based on Context - Situational awareness is determined to retrieve related content. Historical usage of a mobile device is analyzed to generate a rich mapping of different contexts to different categories of content and other interests. At any time the mapping may be consulted to determine the user's historical interests for the same operational context. Categories of content may then be retrieved and displayed, thus bring forth relevant, contextual content at its moment of need. | 05-21-2015 |
20150163685 | DETECTION OF SCRAMBLING CODE CONFUSION - Detection of a confusion caused by scrambling code reuse is provided herein. Timing measurements, as observed by a mobile device, and an identification of primary scrambling codes associated with the timing measurements are captured. The timing measurements are identified by the primary scrambling codes for the particular radio measured. The mobile device also reports its location information. Radios for which timing measurements have been received are paired. Based on the paired radios and a history of observed time difference reference values for radio pairs, comparisons are made between paired radios having at least one common radio. Radios, exhibiting a set of values that is near an expected range, are removed from the analysis. Radios, exhibiting two sets of values that are distinct, are isolated in order to identify the radio that is causing the scrambling code confusion. | 06-11-2015 |
20150236800 | RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR SNAPSHOT ANALYSIS - The disclosed subject matter relates to received signal strength indicator (RSSI) snapshot analysis. RSSI snapshot analysis can be independent of determining location/map information. An RSSI snapshot can be analyzed in view of historic RSSI information to determine a probability that a local wireless resource correlated with the historical RSSI information is within the service area of the user equipment. Machine learning can be employed to train an inference component to facilitate in determining the probability. In an aspect, the state of a wireless radio can be controlled based on the probability, which can reduce the energy consumption of the user equipment by facilitating selective enablement of a wireless radio. | 08-20-2015 |
20150363867 | Purchase Optimization Service - Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for purchase optimization service. A processor can execute a purchasing optimization service. Service preferences for purchasing using the purchasing optimization service can be defined. A purchase request that includes a request to purchase an item using the purchase optimization service can be received. Purchase preferences specific to the purchase request can be defined, and two or more purchase options determined based upon the service preferences, the purchase preferences, and the purchase request can be determined. A purchase option from the two or more purchase options can be determined, and the item can be purchased using the purchase option. | 12-17-2015 |
20160007157 | AGGREGATION OF MOBILE DEVICE DATA FOR FACILITATION OF RULE-BASED ACTION - A network device can be placed in a central location to detect and disseminate mobile device data via a wireless network. The network device actions can be determined by an end-user device that receives subscription-based data. The end-user can determine parameters for communication between the network, network device, and the mobile device and determine actions based on the communication. | 01-07-2016 |
20160049989 | DETECTION OF SCRAMBLING CODE CONFUSION - Detection of a confusion caused by scrambling code reuse is provided herein. Timing measurements, as observed by a mobile device, and an identification of primary scrambling codes associated with the timing measurements are captured. The timing measurements are identified by the primary scrambling codes for the particular radio measured. The mobile device also reports its location information. Radios for which timing measurements have been received are paired. Based on the paired radios and a history of observed time difference reference values for radio pairs, comparisons are made between paired radios having at least one common radio. Radios, exhibiting a set of values that is near an expected range, are removed from the analysis. Radios, exhibiting two sets of values that are distinct, are isolated in order to identify the radio that is causing the scrambling code confusion. | 02-18-2016 |
20160099973 | LOCATION BASED SHARING OF A NETWORK ACCESS CREDENTIAL - A network access credential can be shared among devices based on location information for a device. Location information can include timed fingerprint location information. In an aspect, location information can be associated with a location of user equipment. This location information can be correlated with network access credentials. Location information can be used to access a relevant network access credential. The relevant network access credential can be shared with other devices. In an embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between mobile devices. In another embodiment, sharing a network access credential can be between a remote computing device and a mobile device. Sharing a credential can allow for access to a network without having to generate or input new credentials. | 04-07-2016 |
20160116274 | MOBILITY BASED LOCATION DETERMINATION - A determination as to whether a device is within a region may be based on an accuracy of a determined location of the device and on a mobility status of the device. For example, upon a determination that a device is moving, the device may be removed from candidate devices that may otherwise be determined to be at or within a particular location. In example aspects, a location may be a geographic spatial location, a geofence, a logical fence, or any appropriate combination thereof. | 04-28-2016 |
20160127499 | DETERMINING A VISITATION PROFILE FOR A USER - A method, non-transitory computer-readable storage device, and apparatus for determining a visitation profile for a user are disclosed. For example, the method gathers uniform resource locator visitation data from each user endpoint device of a plurality of user endpoint devices associated with the user, aggregates the uniform resource locator visitation data that is gathered from the plurality of user endpoint devices associated with the user, and determines the visitation profile for the user, wherein the visitation profile indicates a trend of the uniform resource locator visitation data over a time period. | 05-05-2016 |
20160135027 | DETERMINING AN ACCURACY OF A LOCATION DETERMINATION - The accuracy of a location determination mechanism may be determined as compared to another location determination mechanism. Dialing 9-1-1 on a mobile communication device may trigger location determination of the device via a GPS-based mechanism. The location information may be time stamped. The location and time information may be provided to a network. The network may determine the location of the device via network infrastructure. The network may time stamp this second set of locations. The determination of the locations of the device via GPS and via the network infrastructure may occur approximately during the same time frame. The first set of locations and the second set of locations may be time aligned, and the differences between the two sets may be utilized to determine the accuracy of network-infrastructure-based location determination mechanism as compared to the GPS-based location determination mechanism. | 05-12-2016 |
R. Keith Tipton, Verona, WI US
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Robert Tipton, Woburn, MA US
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20140267268 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETAILING SUBDIVISION SURFACES - The present disclosure provides a system and method for the development and manipulation of three-dimensional voxel-based models. The method includes accessing, by a processor of a computing device, a subdivision surfacing geometry (SubD) model and converting a portion of features of the SubD model to a voxel model. The method includes accessing a texture for application to the voxel model and combining the texture and the voxel model to create a textured voxel model. The method includes determining displacement maps determined based in part on a difference between a surface portion of the voxel model and a surface portion of the SubD model and applying the displacement maps to the surface portion of the SubD model to determine a second SubD model where the second SubD model is configured for manipulation while preserving a visual aesthetic and a geometric placement of the added texture. | 09-18-2014 |
Russell C. Tipton, Westerville, OH US
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20090031735 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW THROUGH A FLUID COOLED HEAT EXCHANGER - A vapor compression cooling system having a control unit adapted to receive working fluid pressure or temperature information to control a condenser cooling fluid control valve to minimize flow changes through the valve. | 02-05-2009 |
Russell C. Tipton, Columbus, OH US
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20090056348 | MOTORIZED BALL VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR FLUID COOLED HEAT EXCHANGER - A vapor compression cooling system having a control unit adapted to receive working fluid pressure or temperature, environment temperature or relative humidity, compressor digital output, or other cooling system information to control a condenser cooling fluid control valve to minimize flow changes through the valve. | 03-05-2009 |
Scott A. Tipton, Peoria, IL US
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20140336889 | GRADE-BASED ANTI-HUNT TIMER - A system and method are provided for grade-based anti-hunt shift control of an automatic transmission powering a machine. A shift controller determines a recommended gear in which to operate the transmission and sets an anti-hunt timer upon recommending a shift from a first gear to a second gear. The anti-hunt timer prevents a subsequent shift back to the first gear while the anti-hunt timer is running. A grade-based controller is configured to track machine operation and to determine when the machine operational factors change such that an estimated steady state gear differs from the second gear. When such a change is encountered, the grade-based controller clears the anti-hunt timer and sets a secondary timer. The clearing of the anti-hunt timer allows a downshift to accommodate the detected grade while the setting of the secondary timer prevents a subsequent clearing of the anti-hunt timer while the secondary timer is running. | 11-13-2014 |
Shane Andrew Tipton, Schaumburg, IL US
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20150151577 | V-Rod Attachment Assembly for Vehicle Suspension - A V-rod assembly having a V-shaped member with a vertex for attachment to an axle and with first and second extending arms that attach to first and second arm brackets respectively, first and second gussets each with a first plurality of holes for attachment to the first and second arm brackets respectively, and corresponding to a first plurality of holes on a first plate and a second plate respectively, and each arm bracket with a plurality of holes for attachment to a cross member, the first and second plates having a second plurality of holes for attachment to the cross member, wherein the first plurality of holes on the first and second gussets comprise longitudinally extending slots that accommodate relative longitudinal movement of the first plurality of holes on the first and second plates with respect to the second plurality of holes on first and second plates respectively. | 06-04-2015 |
Thomas Andrew Tipton, Burlington, CT US
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20150088551 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE PLAN PLATFORM - According to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus, computer program code and means may facilitate a group benefit insurance plan. In some embodiments, a group benefit insurance plan platform may be coupled to a computer storage unit for receiving, storing, and providing data associated with the group benefit insurance plan, including a base insurance policy characteristic. The platform may automatically determine a number of group members who have purchased insurance policies under the group benefit insurance plan. Based on the determined number, the platform may automatically apply a benefit to the base insurance policy characteristic. | 03-26-2015 |
Thomas Robbins Tipton, Greer, SC US
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20140030098 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE - An article of manufacture has a first component configured for use with a turbomachine. The first component is configured for attachment to a second component, and reduces the possibility of attachment with an undesired third component by modification of a. characteristic of the first component. This modification is matched by a complementary characteristic of the second component. The first component has a nominal airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a scalable table selected from the group consisting of TABLES 1-11. Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values convertible to dimensional distances by multiplying by a number. X and Y are coordinates which, when connected by continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each Z height. The airfoil profile sections at each Z height being joined with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 01-30-2014 |
Thomas Robbins Tipton, Jupiter, FL US
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20090007995 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CREEP RESISTANCE AND LOW CYCLE FATIGUE PROPERTIES OF PRESSURE-CONTAINING COMPONENTS - A method by which high temperature properties of a ductile iron alloy, including creep and LCF properties, can be increased for pressure-containing components that are subject to creep and low cycle fatigue. The method comprises modifying the ductile iron alloy to contain 0.4 to 0.8 weight percent molybdenum. A casting of the modified ductile iron alloy is produced and then annealed at a temperature of at least 725° C. for not less than five hours to eliminate carbides and/or stabilize pearlite in the casting. The annealed casting of the modified ductile iron alloy exhibits improved creep resistance and low cycle fatigue properties in comparison to an identical casting of a ductile iron alloy that does not contain molybdenum. | 01-08-2009 |
Troy Leonard Tipton, Neenah, WI US
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20110082436 | Disposable Absorbent Article With Disposal Tab - An absorbent article is provided for personal wear about a wearer's waist. The article includes a pair of front side panels attached to the front waist region and a pair of back side panels attached to the back waist region, and is configurable from a wear configuration to a disposal configuration in which the article is generally compacted for disposal. The article also includes a disposal tab having an attachment region with an attachment width and a tab region with a gripping width, the attachment region attached to one of the front or back side panels, the tab region being attachable to the article in at least the disposal configuration of the article, wherein the attachment width is substantially equal to the gripping width. | 04-07-2011 |
Walter Jeff Tipton, Asheville, NC US
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20100077775 | FROST REDUCTION BY ACTIVE CIRCULATION - An ultra low temperature refrigeration system and technique, includes a cabinet with a storage chamber maintained at a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, and a dehumidifying unit connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber within the cabinet. | 04-01-2010 |
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Wiley R. Tipton, Friendsville, TN US
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20090057316 | Coil nut - An electrical enclosure includes an electrical box and a cover mounted onto the electrical box. A 3/8-7 lag bolt extends through the cover and engages a coil nut for securing the cover to the electrical box or underground enclosure. The coil nut includes a body having two ends with an aperture therebetween. The aperture has a continuous internal thread formed between the first and second ends. The size of the continuous internal thread is seven individual threads per inch such that the distance, or pitch, between first and second centers of first and second threads, respectively is 0.143 inches. The pitch and the diameter determine the seven threads per inch size of the continuous thread by accounting for the minor diameter and the major diameter of the nut. | 03-05-2009 |
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Wiley Rick Tipton, Friendsville, TN US
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20150263502 | Anti-Theft Enclosure and Cover - A utility enclosure includes a box, a bracket connected to the box, and a lid placed over the box. The box includes a plurality of walls and a central opening. The bracket has a center portion and a first opening in the center portion for receiving a fastener to connect the bracket to one of the walls. The removable lid covers the central opening. | 09-17-2015 |
William Tipton, Seattle, WA US
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20100125588 | MODIFYING DELETE NOTIFICATIONS IN A STORAGE STACK - A filter between a filesystem and a storage device in a storage stack can be configured to modify a delete notification, such as by modifying an existing delete notification or creating a new delete notification. A storage stack filter can receive an existing delete notification and determine a modified range of deleted data in response to receiving the existing notification, where a modified delete notification indicates the modified range of deleted data. A new delete notification can be created with a storage stack filter positioned below a filesystem in a storage stack, where the new delete notification indicates a range of deleted data. The new or modified delete notification can be passed down the storage stack. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125714 | DELETE NOTIFICATIONS FOR AN ENTIRE STORAGE VOLUME - A delete notification can be received at a storage stack filter in a storage stack. It can be determined whether the delete notification applies to an entire storage volume. If the delete notification does not apply to the entire storage volume, a first set of actions can be taken with the storage stack filter in response to the delete notification. If the delete notification does apply to the entire storage volume, a second set of actions can be taken with the storage stack filter in response to the delete notification. | 05-20-2010 |
20140201176 | FILE SYSTEM WITH PER-FILE SELECTABLE INTEGRITY - A file system uses data integrity techniques that are a selectable attribute of a file system object. Some file system objects have integrity on for various accesses, while other file system objects do not. Different default settings can be provided for different file system objects. Such a setting for a file system object can be changed to and from having integrity on. Given a file system object with an attribute, the file system provides file system operations for which the data integrity operation used on the file system object depends on this attribute. Such operations include, but are not limited to, operations for changing the attribute, creating file system objects with such attributes, providing and changing default settings for such attributes, and writing data to and reading data from files, which use different data integrity techniques based on this attribute. | 07-17-2014 |
20160063018 | File System with Data Block Sharing - To provide an operation that can quickly copy or rearrange a file, a file system allows stored data to be shared among two or more files or within a file. The file system provides an operation that allows an extent from one file to be copied into an extent of another file, or into a different extent in the same file if the extents do not overlap. To support such an operation, the file system tracks the storage locations for stored data for extents of a file, and whether the stored data for an extent of a file is shared with any other file or by another portion of the same file. When stored data is shared, writing to an extent of a file that refers to the shared stored data invokes a write operation to a new extent on the storage device, and the tracked information for the affected extents is updated. | 03-03-2016 |
20160092467 | FILE SYSTEM WITH PER-EXTENT CHECKSUMS - A file system allows a different checksum algorithm to be used for different extents of a file system object independently of other extents of the file system object. The checksum algorithm can be a selectable attribute of an extent or range of extents of a file system object, such that some extents of a file system object can use a first checksum algorithm, while other extents of the file system object can use a second checksum algorithm. An extent of the file system object also may have no associated checksum algorithm. The file system stores, for each extent of a file system object, data indicating a checksum for the extent and an indication of any checksum algorithm used for the extent. | 03-31-2016 |
20160140161 | FILE SYSTEM WITH PER-FILE SELECTABLE INTEGRITY - A file system uses data integrity techniques that are a selectable attribute of a file system object. Some file system objects have integrity on for various accesses, while other file system objects do not. Different default settings can be provided for different file system objects. Such a setting for a file system object can be changed to and from having integrity on. Given a file system object with an attribute, the file system provides file system operations for which the data integrity operation used on the file system object depends on this attribute. Such operations include, but are not limited to, operations for changing the attribute, creating file system objects with such attributes, providing and changing default settings for such attributes, and writing data to and reading data from files, which use different data integrity techniques based on this attribute. | 05-19-2016 |
William Rodney Tipton, Acampo, CA US
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20100025444 | Hands-Free Viewing Assemblies for Portable Media Players - Viewing assemblies are configured to hold and support a portable media player (PMP) and allow a user to view the PMP screen hands-free. Hands-free viewing assemblies can be user-supported and configured to be worn around a user's neck area or free-standing and configured to be placed on a solid surface. | 02-04-2010 |
William W. Tipton, Washington, DC US
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20100073735 | CAMERA-BASED DOCUMENT IMAGING - A process and system to transform a digital photograph of a text document into a scan-quality image is disclosed. By extracting the document text from the image, and analyzing visual clues from the text, a grid is constructed over the image representing the distortions in the image. Transforming the image to straighten this grid removes distortions introduced by the camera image-capture process. Variations in lighting, the extraction of text line information, and the modeling of curved lines in the image may be corrected. | 03-25-2010 |
20140247470 | CAMERA-BASED DOCUMENT IMAGING - A process and system to transform a digital photograph of a text document into a scan-quality image is disclosed. By extracting the document text from the image, and analyzing visual clues from the text, a grid is constructed over the image representing the distortions in the image. Transforming the image to straighten this grid removes distortions introduced by the camera image-capture process. Variations in lighting, the extraction of text line information, and the modeling of curved lines in the image may be corrected. | 09-04-2014 |