Walden, US
Benjamin J. Walden, Moscow, ID US
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20080317089 | Apparatus, Method, and System for Measuring Water Activity and Weight - An apparatus configured to determine water activity and weight of a sample. The apparatus may comprise a chamber configured to at least partially enclose a sample. The apparatus may also comprise a sensor configured to measure water activity of a sample in the chamber. Additionally, the apparatus may comprise a moisture content adjustment device connected to the chamber and configured to change moisture content in the chamber. An isotherm generation module is also disclosed. The isotherm generation module may be configured to receive water activity measurements from a sensor device and weight measurements from a weighing device, the isotherm generation module being configured to generate an isotherm for a sample based on the water activity measurements and the weight measurements. | 12-25-2008 |
20100269601 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING WATER ACTIVITY AND WEIGHT - An apparatus configured to determine water activity and weight of a sample. The apparatus may comprise a chamber configured to at least partially enclose a sample. The apparatus may also comprise a sensor configured to measure water activity of a sample in the chamber. Additionally, the apparatus may comprise a moisture content adjustment device connected to the chamber and configured to change moisture content in the chamber. An isotherm generation module is also disclosed. The isotherm generation module may be configured to receive water activity measurements from a sensor device and weight measurements from a weighing device, the isotherm generation module being configured to generate an isotherm for a sample based on the water activity measurements and the weight measurements. | 10-28-2010 |
Charles Walden, Montclair, NJ US
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20100216545 | Enhanced parimutuel wagering - Methods and systems for engaging in enhanced parimutuel wagering and gaming. In one embodiment, different types of bets can be offered and processed in the same betting pool on an underlying event, such as a horse or dog race, a sporting event or a lottery, and the premiums and payouts of these different types of bets can be determined in the same betting pool, by configuring an equivalent combination of fundamental bets for each type of bet, and performing a demand-based valuation of each of the fundamental bets in the equivalent combination. In another embodiment, bettors can place bets in the betting pool with limit odds on the selected outcome of the underlying event. The bets with limit odds are not filled in whole or in part, unless the final odds on the selected outcome of the underlying event are equal to or greater than the limit odds. | 08-26-2010 |
20110081955 | Enhanced parimutuel wagering - Methods and systems for engaging in enhanced parimutuel wagering and gaming. In one embodiment, different types of bets can be offered and processed in the same betting pool on an underlying event, such as a horse or dog race, a sporting event or a lottery, and the premiums and payouts of these different types of bets can be determined in the same betting pool, by configuring an equivalent combination of fundamental bets for each type of bet, and performing a demand-based valuation of each of the fundamental bets in the equivalent combination. In another embodiment, bettors can place bets in the betting pool with limit odds on the selected outcome of the underlying event. The bets with limit odds are not filled in whole or in part, unless the final odds on the selected outcome of the underlying event are equal to or greater than the limit odds. | 04-07-2011 |
Charles Walden, Austin, TX US
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20120123571 | ENHANCED PARIMUTUEL WAGERING - A wagering system and method may include a processor that presents indicative odds in a parimutuel wagering system to the user such that the user may place a bet of one of the presented bets, besides for a win bet and an exacta bet. | 05-17-2012 |
20140359565 | EMBEDDED DEVICE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Virtual data objects of an electronic device may be represented as one or more resources. A connection independent protocol and implementation of the protocol may then be automatically generated from the resources. The syntax and/or semantics of the protocol may be derived from the defined resources, so that the protocol may be uniquely configured for each set of uniquely defined resources. The resources may also be used to create application schemas used by application developers to efficiently create applications running on user computing systems. The resources may also be used to create an embedded adapter that may include programming code enabling data to be read from and/or written to the virtual data objects in the electronic device. During operation, once the user computing system and the electronic device have established connectivity, data may be exchanged between the device and the user computing system through the connection independent protocol. | 12-04-2014 |
20150281877 | PROVIDING MULTIPLE VIRTUAL BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY DEVICES - Multiple virtual Bluetooth low energy peripheral devices may be provided via a single Bluetooth low energy radio set. In an embodiment, a method for providing multiple virtual Bluetooth low energy peripheral devices may include defining a first Bluetooth low energy packet having a first device attribute. The method may also include defining a second Bluetooth low energy packet having a second device attribute. The method may also include transmitting the first Bluetooth low energy packet as a first virtual Bluetooth low energy peripheral device via a Bluetooth low energy radio set. The method may further include transmitting the second Bluetooth low energy packet as a second virtual Bluetooth low energy peripheral device via the Bluetooth low energy radio set. | 10-01-2015 |
Christopher Walden, Framingham, MA US
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20150328083 | LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICE - An electro-mechanical CPR device ( | 11-19-2015 |
Dave Walden, Long Beach, CA US
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20130289772 | Grid Optimization Resource Dispatch Scheduling - Data comprising a request specifying a desired change in electrical load for a defined period of time is received. The electrical load is associated with a plurality of resources under control of resource agents and on a utility grid. Available capacity of resources within the control of each resource agent over the defined period of time is determined. Each available capacity is determined at least using a resource load model. Using the determined available capacity of resources over the defined period of time, resource scheduling instructions are calculated for a subset of resources. The resource scheduling instructions satisfy the desired change in electrical load of the request. Data characterizing the resource scheduling instructions is provided. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described. | 10-31-2013 |
David Walden, Wildwood, MO US
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20130251589 | Moisture and Ultraviolet Light Barrier Composition - A composition for the creation of a protective barrier on a wide variety of materials to prevent the deterioration and degradation caused by exposure to moisture and sun over time. | 09-26-2013 |
20150203691 | Moisture and Ultraviolet Light Barrier Composition - A composition for the creation of a protective barrier on a wide variety of materials to prevent the deterioration and degradation caused by exposure to moisture and sun over time. | 07-23-2015 |
David Walden, Long Beach, CA US
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20140222238 | Grid Optimization Resource Dispatch Scheduling - Data comprising a request specifying a desired change in electrical load for a defined period of time is received. The electrical load is associated with a plurality of resources under control of resource agents and on a utility grid. Available capacity of resources within the control of each resource agent over the defined period of time is determined. Each available capacity is determined at least using a resource load model. Using the determined available capacity of resources over the defined period of time, resource scheduling instructions are calculated for a subset of resources. The resource scheduling instructions satisfy the desired change in electrical load of the request. Data characterizing the resource scheduling instructions is provided. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described. | 08-07-2014 |
20150355650 | Real Time Capacity Monitoring For Measurement and Verification of Demand Side Management - Systems are described that provide monitoring for control, measurement and verification of demand side management resources. Control units deployed among customer or utility premises can monitor capacity as real or reactive power that is consumed, generated or stored by resources and, in some cases, selectively alter the load consumed or energy delivered by some or all of such resources derived from load capacity and dispatch models. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 12-10-2015 |
David Michael Walden, Sharpsburg, GA US
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20080245420 | Nozzle Attachment for Fire Hydrant - A nozzle attachment device for retrofitting fire hydrants with additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include a housing with a channel and connection means for the fire hydrant's nozzle for efficient and cost effective installation, a seat and a valve within the channel which interact to close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open. | 10-09-2008 |
Eugene D. Walden, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20120157871 | INTERACTIVE BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT TESTER - A blood-alcohol content (BAC) tester for use at a facility serving alcohol. The BAC tester includes a breath-sampling unit having an air-chamber unit defining a closed position and an open position. The air-chamber unit has a first air-chamber block and a second air-chamber block, the first air-chamber block and the second air-chamber block defining an air chamber for receiving air exhaled from a user. The breath-sampling unit also includes a drive unit coupled to the second air-chamber block and an alcohol sensor. The BAC tester also includes a sensor circuit communicatively coupled to the drive unit and the alcohol sensor. The sensor circuit is configured to cause the drive unit to move the second-air chamber block relative to the first air-chamber block so as to cause the air-chamber unit to be in the closed or the open position. | 06-21-2012 |
Glen E. Walden, The Woodlands, TX US
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20120000660 | Low temperature hydrocarbon gel - A composition useful for crosslinking phosphate esters in hydrocarbon gels used in formation fracturing performs especially well in cold temperatures, such as temperatures lower than (−)20° C. Methods of making the crosslinking composition and the gel are described; also methods of fracturing subterranean formations. Specific forms of ferric sulfate and ferric ammonium citrate are useful as ingredients of the crosslinking composition. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000661 | Low temperature hydrocarbon gel II - A composition useful for crosslinking phosphate esters in hydrocarbon gels used in formation fracturing performs especially well in cold temperatures, such as temperatures lower than (−)20° C. Methods of making the crosslinking composition and the gel are described; also methods of fracturing subterranean formations. Specific forms of ferric sulfate and ferric ammonium citrate are useful as ingredients of the crosslinking composition. | 01-05-2012 |
20130081819 | Breaking pumpable hydrocarbon gels - Where the loss of volatile organics during storage of high gravity oil is minimized by forming a flowable or pumpable gel in the high gravity oil, (and/or condensates and distillates), as they are introduced to a storage vessel, the gel is broken by the addition of a small amount of an amine/formaldehyde reaction product, which may be either a triazine or a mixture of non-triazine reaction products. The previously gelled hydrocarbon may then by more readily moved by draining or pumping into a pipeline. | 04-04-2013 |
20140051611 | Crosslinking Composition for Hydrocarbon Gels - A crosslinking composition for hydrocarbon gels containing phosphate ester gelling agents comprising a modified imidazoline or pyrimidine including an alkyl group (or unsaturated carbon chain) or of 10 to 22 carbon atoms, a polyamine, and ferric sulfate. The method of making the crosslinking agent features adding the polyamine after reaction of the other ingredients; unique gels formed with the crosslinking agent are particularly effective for LNG at very cold temperatures. | 02-20-2014 |
Jack O'Neal Walden, Tucson, AZ US
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20110100456 | Solar Heating Apparatus - This invention solves the problem of the high cost of man-made energy. Page 1 of 9. FIG. | 05-05-2011 |
James Mark Walden, Louisville, CO US
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20120106393 | PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTING INTELLIGENT SERVICE MODULES IN A STORAGE AREA NETWORK - Implementations are disclosed that provide protocols for connecting an intelligent service module within a storage area network (SAN). The protocols support physical connections between the intelligent service module and a director-level switch of the SAN. In some variations, the intelligent service module may comprise a director service module (DSM), a domain-sharing leaf switch service module (LSSM), or a non-domain-sharing LSSM. The protocols provide for establishing link parameters and negotiating responsibilities between the intelligent service module and the director-level switch. In one configuration, for example, ELP and ELP_ACCEPT frames may be used to establish the link parameters. In another configuration, ESC and ESC_ACCEPT frames may be used to negotiate responsibilities between the intelligent service module and the director-level switch. Other configurations also provide an ownership status of the intelligent service module that is used to determine whether the switch can initiate management of the intelligent service module. | 05-03-2012 |
20140056174 | PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTING INTELLIGENT SERVICE MODULES IN A STORAGE AREA NETWORK - Implementations are disclosed that provide protocols for connecting an intelligent service module within a storage area network (SAN). The protocols support physical connections between the intelligent service module and a director-level switch of the SAN. In some variations, the intelligent service module may comprise a director service module (DSM), a domain-sharing leaf switch service module (LSSM), or a non-domain-sharing LSSM. The protocols provide for establishing link parameters and negotiating responsibilities between the intelligent service module and the director-level switch. In one configuration, for example, ELP and ELP_ACCEPT frames may be used to establish the link parameters. In another configuration, ESC and ESC_ACCEPT frames may be used to negotiate responsibilities between the intelligent service module and the director-level switch. Other configurations also provide an ownership status of the intelligent service module that is used to determine whether the switch can initiate management of the intelligent service module. | 02-27-2014 |
Jim Murray Walden, Spokane, WA US
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20110270708 | Perishable Medical Product Management Systems, Perishable Medical Product Management Methods, And Perishable Medical Product Resale Methods - Perishable medical product management systems, perishable medical product management methods, and perishable medical product resale methods are described. According to one aspect, a perishable medical product management system includes a communications interface, storage circuitry configured to store information regarding a plurality of perishable medical products including information regarding useful lives of the perishable medical products, and processing circuitry coupled with the communications interface and storage circuitry, and wherein the processing circuitry is configured to monitor remaining amounts of time of the useful lives of the perishable medical products, to detect one of the perishable medical products approaching the end of its useful life as a result of the monitoring, and to control the communications interface to output a communication which indicates that the one perishable medical product is approaching the end of its useful life as a result of the detection of the one perishable medical product approaching the end of its useful life. | 11-03-2011 |
John Walden, Madison, AL US
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20080296853 | Stair assist robot mechanism and method - A mobile robot with a chassis including one or more drive mechanisms and at least a first arm pivotably connected to the chassis and configured to pitch up and down. A ski structure is attached on an underside of the first arm for raising the chassis as the arm is pitched down so the drive mechanisms can traverse a riser in the path of the chassis. | 12-04-2008 |
John D. Walden, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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20140162472 | Impedance Controlled LGA Interposer Assembly - An interposer plate assembly having an insulating plate and metal contacts in the plate with contact points above and below the plate and a central portion in the plate. Two cantilever arms extend from the central portion to each contact point. The central portion may form an impedance shield for reducing impedance between adjacent signal contacts. | 06-12-2014 |
20160087360 | Interposer Assembly and Method - The application discloses an improved interposer assembly with a molded plastic plate and stamp-formed metal contacts inserted in through passages in the plate. The contacts have redundant separate metal circuit paths extending between opposed contact points to reduce inductance and contact resistance. | 03-24-2016 |
Larry Gee Walden, Indianapolis, IN US
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20160052155 | CUTTING DEVICE - A cutting device is disclosed that is configured and operable to assist in the removal of a wrapper from a wrapped roll of coins. The cutting device includes a housing defining a coin wrapper tray. A first, second, and third opening are located in a base of the coin wrapper tray. A first roller is positioned in the first opening, a circular cutter is positioned in the second opening, and a second roller is positioned in the third opening. A wrapped roll of coins can be positioned in the coin wrapper tray and when rotated, the circular cutter places an incision in the wrapper so that the coins can be removed from the wrapper. | 02-25-2016 |
Maranda Nicole Walden, Chattanooga, TN US
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20160021986 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE STRAP SECURING DEVICE - An adjustable strap securing device comprising a first side adapted to contact the adjustable strap and having a loop end and a tail end, a second side attached to the loop end of the first side at an angle relative to the first side and having a second side distal end, a second side fastening means disposed adjacent to the second side distal end, a third side attached to the straight end of the first side at an angle relative to the first side and having a third side distal end, a third side fastening means disposed adjacent to the third side distal end. The second side fastening means and the third side fastening means are adapted to releasably engage the adjustment device of the adjustable strap. A method comprising providing an adjustable strap securing device and securing the adjustable strap securing device around an adjustable strap. | 01-28-2016 |
Michael Walden, Annapolis, MD US
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20120028604 | CERTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION OF USED PHONES PURCHASED THROUGH AN ONLINE AUCTION - A system and method for providing an online auction of a wireless device. An indicator is displayed to a winner of an online auction of the wireless device. The indicator is associated with an option for the user to certify the wireless device for use with one or more providers of telecommunications services. The wireless device is certified in response to the selection of the indicator by the winner. | 02-02-2012 |
20150065099 | CERTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION OF USED PHONES ON A WIRELESS CARRIER NETWORK - Telecommunication services systems and methods are disclosed. The telecommunication services systems and methods preferably enable a buyer to certify and activate a used wireless telecommunications device. The systems and methods may also be employed to provide the buyer with specialized pricing options and other customized services. | 03-05-2015 |
Michael Walden, Dallas, TX US
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20150278757 | CANNABIS CHAIN OF CUSTODY MANAGEMENT - A method and system of managing a chain of custody for | 10-01-2015 |
Michael K. Walden, North Las Vegas, NV US
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20100308601 | Permanent Magnet Motion Amplified Motor and Control System - A permanent magnet motor operated by the magnetic interaction between two or more permanent magnets, and a control system therefor, is provided. The permanent magnet motor may be a piston motor having a magnetic piston assembly mounted on a crank shaft, and a rotatable cam shaft having a cam magnet corresponding to the piston assembly. When the cam shaft rotates about an axis, the poles of the cam magnet alternatingly face the adjacent magnetic pole of the corresponding piston magnet. The magnetic field interactions between the piston magnet and the cam magnet cause the piston to reciprocate within the cylinder. The permanent magnet motor may also be a rotary motor comprising a rotor having a plurality of rotor magnets, and a stator having a stator magnet. A stator motor drives the stator causing the rotor to rotate in response to alternating interactions between magnetic fields of the stator magnet and rotor magnets. A vehicle comprising a permanent magnet motor is also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael K. Walden, Carmel, IN US
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20110106383 | Vehicle Collision Sensing System, and A Method of Operating Same - A vehicle collision sensing system having sensor modules distributed about the vehicle configured to receive initialization signals for coordinating communication with a control module over a time multiplexed communication network that is part of the control module. The control module has a switch that is open when a first sensor module is initialized and closed when a second sensor module is initialized so that each sensor module can be individually initialized or programmed after installation in the vehicle. By individually initializing each sensor module after the sensor modules are installed in the vehicle, identical sensor modules can be installed at various locations about the vehicle and thereafter initialized to make each sensor module unique. | 05-05-2011 |
Nathan Walden, Burton, OH US
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20120046985 | METHOD FOR THE SECURE LOGGING OF CORRESPONDENCE AND NOTIFICATION THEREOF - Systems and methods are disclosed that create a secure electronically recorded log utilizable in the field of emergency response material spill remediation. The system can receive information regarding a spill incident, wherein the information includes an approximate location of the spill incident or a description of a material spilt, populate the secure electronically recorded log with a geolocation code associated with the spill incident, wherein the geolocation code is ascertained as a function of the approximate location of the spill incident, and communicate a notification to a Project Manager assigned to oversee remediation of the spill incident or a representative of a client that supplied the information regarding the spill incident. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059763 | METHOD FOR THE SECURE LOGGING OF CORRESPONDENCE AND NOTIFICATION THEREOF - Systems and methods are disclosed that create a secure electronically recorded log utilizable in the field of emergency response material spill remediation. The system can receive information regarding a spill incident, wherein the information includes an approximate location of the spill incident or a description of a material spilt, populate the secure electronically recorded log with a geolocation code associated with the spill incident, wherein the geolocation code is ascertained as a function of the approximate location of the spill incident, and communicate a notification to a Project Manager assigned to oversee remediation of the spill incident or a representative of a client that supplied the information regarding the spill incident. | 03-08-2012 |
Ralph Walden, Granite City, IL US
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20120150055 | BREATH END-TIDAL GAS MONITOR - An improved apparatus and method for capturing and analyzing the end-tidal portion of an exhalation. The CO | 06-14-2012 |
20150327793 | BREATH END-TIDAL GAS MONITOR - An improved apparatus and method for capturing and analyzing the end-tidal portion of an exhalation. The CO | 11-19-2015 |
Robert Walden, Gainesville, GA US
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20130239731 | SELF-PROPELLING WORK VEHICLE FOR FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE - A self-propelling work vehicle for forward and reverse drive includes a handle unit attached to the vehicle body for a first shift movement along a first direction with a neutral position and a second shift movement from the neutral position along a second direction intersecting the first direction. Forward drive speed or reverse drive speed is determined based on the first shift movement. A guide unit attached to the vehicle body includes a maximum forward speed guide member for defining a shift movement end of the handle unit determining a maximum forward speed of the forward drive speed, and a neutral guide member for guiding the second shift movement of the handle unit from the neutral position defined as a starting position. The maximum forward speed guide member and the neutral guide member are positionally adjustable independently of each other. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247528 | WORK VEHICLE WITH STROKE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR SUSPENDED WORK IMPLEMENT UNIT - A work vehicle including a control device for moving an implement through a mechanism including an adjustment mechanism for locking the work implement unit with a predetermined stroke position including a rod, a cam engaging unit mounted on the rod and a cam for producing rotation with the cam engaging unit. The cam retains the work implement in a retaining position through first operational movement of the control device for moving the work implement unit from a basic position to a far side position beyond the retaining position and then returning the work implement unit to the retaining position, and allows the work implement unit to return to the basic position through a second movement control device. | 09-26-2013 |
20140007551 | RIDE-ON MOWER HAVING HEADLIGHT - A ride-on mower with a mower unit attached to a frame unit includes a headlight housing extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle body over the width of the frame unit and fixed to the frame unit forwardly of a front end of the mower deck. A right and left pair of headlight units are housed in the headlight housing. Light passage portions are formed in opposite end portions of the headlight housing for directing light coming from each of the headlight unit to the side and/or to the rear toward a direction of the front end of the mower deck. | 01-09-2014 |
Robert J. Walden, San Diego, CA US
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20110051509 | System and Method to Manufacture Magnetic Random Access Memory - A system and method to manufacture magnetic random access memory is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method of making a magnetic tunnel junction memory system includes forming a portion of a metal layer into a source line having a substantially rectilinear portion. The method also includes coupling the source line, at the substantially rectilinear portion, to a first transistor using a first via. The first transistor is configured to supply a first current received from the source line to a first magnetic tunnel junction device. The method includes coupling the source line to a second transistor using a second via, where the second transistor is configured to supply a second current received from the source line to a second magnetic tunnel junction device. | 03-03-2011 |
Ryan B. Walden, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20120157871 | INTERACTIVE BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT TESTER - A blood-alcohol content (BAC) tester for use at a facility serving alcohol. The BAC tester includes a breath-sampling unit having an air-chamber unit defining a closed position and an open position. The air-chamber unit has a first air-chamber block and a second air-chamber block, the first air-chamber block and the second air-chamber block defining an air chamber for receiving air exhaled from a user. The breath-sampling unit also includes a drive unit coupled to the second air-chamber block and an alcohol sensor. The BAC tester also includes a sensor circuit communicatively coupled to the drive unit and the alcohol sensor. The sensor circuit is configured to cause the drive unit to move the second-air chamber block relative to the first air-chamber block so as to cause the air-chamber unit to be in the closed or the open position. | 06-21-2012 |
Stephen Walden, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130193700 | ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED MULTI-HANDLED TOOL - Described is a multi-handled tool that is ergonomically designed to maximize the efficiency of the tool by the use of a handle, optionally rotating, affixed to the shaft of the tool. The rotating handle may be rotated and locked into any desired position so the user can adjust the tool to create maximum efficiency. In addition, a footstep is optionally provided above the tool that allows for a greater digging force. A combination of the first, top handle with the ergonomically spaced handle placement that is completely adjustable combined with the footstep above the head of the tool provides for a tool that is much more efficient than the standard tools used today. | 08-01-2013 |
20140217760 | ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED MULTI-HANDLED TOOL - Described is a multi-handled tool that is ergonomically designed to maximize the efficiency of the tool by the use of a handle, optionally rotating, affixed to the shaft of the tool. The rotating handle may be rotated and locked into any desired position so the user can adjust the tool to create maximum efficiency. In addition, a footstep is optionally provided above the tool that allows for a greater digging force. A combination of the first, top handle with the ergonomically spaced handle placement that is completely adjustable combined with the footstep above the head of the tool provides for a tool that is much more efficient than the standard tools used today. | 08-07-2014 |
Timothy R. Walden, Adrian, MI US
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20100223101 | SUSTAINABILITY CAPITAL PLANNING TOOL - A method of sustainability capital planning includes a first phase, a second phase, a third phase and a fourth phase. The first phase may include performing a business and environmental strategy analysis. The second phase may include performing a high level site and facility assessment. The third phase may include performing a strategic facility mapping process. The fourth phase may include performing a strategic facility planning process. | 09-02-2010 |
Whitney B. Walden, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20120157871 | INTERACTIVE BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT TESTER - A blood-alcohol content (BAC) tester for use at a facility serving alcohol. The BAC tester includes a breath-sampling unit having an air-chamber unit defining a closed position and an open position. The air-chamber unit has a first air-chamber block and a second air-chamber block, the first air-chamber block and the second air-chamber block defining an air chamber for receiving air exhaled from a user. The breath-sampling unit also includes a drive unit coupled to the second air-chamber block and an alcohol sensor. The BAC tester also includes a sensor circuit communicatively coupled to the drive unit and the alcohol sensor. The sensor circuit is configured to cause the drive unit to move the second-air chamber block relative to the first air-chamber block so as to cause the air-chamber unit to be in the closed or the open position. | 06-21-2012 |