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Stephen G. Argenbright, Dallas, TX US
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20090281882 | Online Educational Trust Creation and Management - A system and method for creating and administering trusts over the Internet is disclosed. A grantor accesses a website over the Internet that is served by a trust account administration server, through which the grantor can fund the trust by way of an online payment or charge. The server checks the identity and creditworthiness of the grantor, and then establishes a trust account. The trustee and beneficiary of the trust are electronically notified of the trust. Through authorization of the trustee, tax information and returns may be filed electronically from the trust account administration server, and financial institution accounts can be established and managed. The trust account administration server can also electronically notify the beneficiary of any demand rights that arise for gifts to the trust, and can permit distributions of the gifts if exercised. The beneficiary can also set up a family home page, and solicit contributions from friends, family, and other parties, for example on gift-giving events. The trust can include educational accounts, such as Qualified Tuition Plan and Educational Individual Retirement Account accounts. | 11-12-2009 |
Stephen G. Baker, Goleta, CA US
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20100000541 | Protective garment - A protective garment incorporates a face and neck mask adapted to filter out airborne particulates. The protective garment outwardly has the appearance of a conventional shirt, sweater or jacket, yet incorporates a convenient, easy to use, and readily accessible mask that is always available to the wearer and is ready for use on short notice. | 01-07-2010 |
Stephen G. Bell, Irvine, CA US
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20140142538 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICES - Described herein are catheter securement devices that can be used to secure catheters, catheter hubs and other medical devices to the body of a patient. The catheter securement devices can include an adhesive pad and engagement tabs with downwardly extending posts that can engage the holes in suture tabs located on the catheter hub. Adaptors can be used to provide suture tabs to catheters that lack suture tabs. | 05-22-2014 |
20140163515 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICES - Described herein are catheter securement devices that can be used to secure catheters, catheter hubs and other medical devices to the body of a patient. The catheter securement devices can include an adhesive pad and engagement tabs with a slide locking feature. Adaptors can be used to provide suture tabs to catheters that lack suture tabs. | 06-12-2014 |
Stephen G. Benton, Jr., Metairie, LA US
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20130279983 | EROSION CONTROL MAT SYSTEM - An erosion control mat provides a plurality of concrete blocks. Each block has an upper portion and a lower portion, each with a plurality of side walls. The block has an upper surface and a lower surface and a block periphery in the form of an edge. Cables or ropes connect the blocks together to form a block matrix. Each block has a boot with a plurality of inclined side panels affixed to the block lower portion. The boot has a lower panel, a boot interior that is receptive of at least part of the block lower portion. A plurality of anchor posts are attached to the boot interior surface. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the boot side wall panels and lower panel to enable a connection to be formed between the boot and the block inclined lower side walls and lower surface. | 10-24-2013 |
20150086269 | EROSION CONTROL MAT SYSTEM - An erosion control mat provides a plurality of concrete blocks. Each block has an upper portion with a plurality of upper inclined side walls. Each block has a lower portion with a plurality of inclined lower side walls. The block has an upper surface and a lower surface and a block periphery in the form of an edge where the upper and lower side walls meet. Cables or ropes connect the blocks together to form a block matrix and the erosion control mat. Each block has a boot affixed to the block lower portion, the boot having a plurality of inclined side panels. Each boot side panel has an upper edge. The boot has a lower panel, a boot interior surface and an interior that is receptive of at least part of the block lower portion. The boot inclined side panels engage the block inclined lower side walls. The boot lower panel engages the block lower surface. A plurality of anchor posts are attached to the interior surface of the boot. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the side wall panels to enable a connection to be formed between the boot inclined side panels and the block inclined lower side walls. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the lower panel of the boot to enable a connection to be formed between the boot lower panel and the block lower surface. As part of the method, the boot is first placed in a mould. Slurried concrete is then added to the mould so that a connection is formed between the boot anchor posts and the concrete when the concrete sets after a time period. | 03-26-2015 |
Stephen G. Bodurtha, Stamford, CT US
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20090177590 | Total Return Asset Contracts and Associated Processing Systems - A novel vehicle investment that greatly simplifies ownership and implementation of futures so that the pricing, trading, and risk management characteristics of futures investment are more broadly accessible by investors. Trading and account processing is implemented on a data processing platform that facilitates expanded access and use of risk management via futures contracts. | 07-09-2009 |
Stephen G. Briana, Pleasanton, CA US
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20130096364 | PUMP AND METHOD FOR MIXED FLOW BLOOD PUMPING - A blood pump includes a hub having an axis of rotation and a generally cylindrical shape. The hub has an upstream end region, a central region, and a downstream end region, and the hub includes a magnetic material. Blades that are disposed on the downstream end region of the hub extend downstream of the hub. | 04-18-2013 |
Stephen G. Brown, Derby GB
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20090271149 | Analysis Method - A method of analysing measured data, in relation to expected data, from a system which has a plurality of associated system variables, is provided, the method including the steps of: a) optimising an error function which relates said measured data to a predetermined number of the system variables adjusting the system variables; b) selecting a subset of the adjusted variables; and c) re-optimising the error function by adjusting only the variables in said subset. A method of identifying likely contributors to an error cause in measured data from a system which has a plurality of associated system variables, is also provided which uses the above method. A further method of analysing measured engine service or test data, in relation to expected data, from an engine has a plurality of associated system variables, is provided which includes the step of optimising an error function which relates said measured data to a predetermined number of the system variables by adjusting the system variables, wherein the error function is a sum of absolute variations and the step of optimising includes a least-absolutes optimisation. | 10-29-2009 |
20100042367 | ANALYSIS METHOD - A method is provided of analysing measured parameter values, in relation to corresponding expected parameter values, from a system which has a plurality of associated system variables. The method includes the step of optimising an error function which relates said measured parameter values to the system variables. The step of optimising the error function includes adjusting the system variables to vary the expected parameter values and thereby vary the amount of error represented by the error function. A portion of the system variables are adjusted independently of each other. A further portion of the system variables are adjusted dependently of each other. In the further portion, the system variables remain in a predetermined constant ratio relative to each other, the predetermined constant ratio being characteristic of a known mechanism changing the performance of the system. | 02-18-2010 |
20100107600 | Gas turbine engine variable area exhaust nozzle - A turbofan gas turbine engine ( | 05-06-2010 |
Stephen G. Brown, Vancouver, WA US
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20150271927 | INTEGRATED SOLDERING DEVICE - An integrated soldering device comprising a wire feed mechanism, a heater configured to heat the wire, and an air recirculation system. The heated wire is fed from the device functions as the soldering tip as the device is used. The air recirculation system collects fumes and smoke generated by the soldering process. | 09-24-2015 |
Stephen G. Campano, Glen Allen, VA US
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20110028550 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microbes in food products. In an embodiment the invention is a preservative composition including lactic acid or a salt thereof, acetic acid or a salt thereof, and propionic acid or a salt thereof. In an embodiment, the invention is a food product including lactic acid or a salt thereof, acetic acid or a salt thereof, and propionic acid or a salt thereof. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making a food product including adding an antimicrobial preservative composition to a composition comprising a meat, the antimicrobial preservative composition comprising lactic acid or a salt thereof, propionic acid or a salt thereof, and acetic acid or a salt thereof. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 02-03-2011 |
20130171314 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microbes in food products. In an embodiment, the invention includes an antimicrobial preservative composition for food products including potassium lactate, potassium acetate, and sodium diacetate. In an embodiment, the invention includes a food product including a meat; 1.5 to 1.8 parts of potassium lactate; 1.5 to 1.8 parts of potassium acetate; and 0.8 to 1.2 parts of sodium diacetate. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making a food product including adding an antimicrobial preservative composition to a composition comprising a meat, the antimicrobial preservative composition comprising potassium lactate, potassium acetate, and sodium diacetate. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 07-04-2013 |
20160058038 | ANIMAL FEED PRESERVATIVE, SUPPLEMENT AND METHODS - Embodiments herein relate to animal feed preservatives including byproducts containing levulinic acid and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an animal feed preservative is included. The method can include obtaining an acidic byproduct of a manufacturing process. The acidic byproduct can include at least about 1% by weight levulinic acid or a salt thereof. The method can further include mixing the acidic byproduct with a base to form the animal feed preservative. The animal feed preservative can include at least about 5 wt. % of the acid byproduct. In various embodiments, a method of reducing the amount of mycotoxins formed in an animal feed product during storage is included. In various embodiments, an animal feed preservative or supplement is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 03-03-2016 |
Stephen G. Deduck, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20100189618 | DYNAMIC CONTROL OF SELECTIVE NON-CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR SEMI-BATCH-FED STOKER-BASED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COMBUSTION - The present invention controls reagent flow levels in a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system by more accurately predicting Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) production with a municipal waste combustor. In one embodiment, the reagent levels correspond with measured furnace temperatures. The reagent levels may have a baseline level from prior measured NOx that is then modified according to temperatures measurements. A slow controller may use NOx measurements over an extended period to define a base regent level, and a fast controller may use additional information such as the furnace temperature to modify the base regent level. The fast controller may further receive two additional signals that are added individually or together to maximize NOx control while minimizing ammonia slip from the reagent. The two signals are a feed-forward signal from the combustion controller and a feedback signal from an ammonia analyzer downstream of the combustion zone. | 07-29-2010 |
20110117505 | TERTIARY AIR ADDITION TO SOLID WASTE-FIRED FURNACES FOR NOX CONTROL - Through the addition of tertiary air and a reduction of secondary air, NOx emissions from a waste-to-energy (WTE) boiler may be reduced. The tertiary air is added to the WTE at a distance from the secondary air, in a boiler region of relatively lower temperatures. A secondary NOx reduction system, such as a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) system using ammonia or urea, may also be added to the boiler with tertiary air to achieve desirable high levels of NOx reductions. The SNCR additives are introduced to the WTE boiler proximate to the tertiary air. | 05-19-2011 |
Stephen G. Doderland, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20140156264 | OPEN LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR INFORMATION EXTRACTION - A system for extracting relational tuples from sentences is provided. The system includes a bootstrapper, an open pattern learner, and a pattern matcher. The bootstrapper generates training data by, for each of a plurality of seed tuples, identifying sentences of a corpus that contains the words of the seed tuple. The open pattern learner learns, from the seed tuples and sentence pairs, open patterns that encode ways in which relational tuples may be expressed in a sentence, The pattern matcher matches the open patterns to a dependency parse of a sentence, identifies base nodes of the dependency parse for the arguments and relation for the relational tuple that the open pattern encodes, and expands the arguments and relation of the relational tuple. | 06-05-2014 |
Stephen G. Dudienski, Ansonia, CT US
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20090293900 | Brush Assembly with Molded Brush Sleeve - A brush assembly with an applicator rod, a brush sleeve with a tubular core member and a plurality of bristles, a rod hole in the distal end of the applicator rod, and a rivet for being received into the rod hole to retain the brush sleeve. A peripheral retaining wall can retain and protect a proximal end of the brush sleeve. The brush sleeve can have radially projecting, diamond-shaped bristles and can be slidably received over a body portion of the rivet or over a support stem forming a distal portion of the applicator rod. The body portion of the rivet or the support stem can have a non-circular cross section or an arcuate longitudinal profile to induce the brush sleeve to have the non-circular cross section or acruate longitudinal profile. A method for producing brush assemblies can produce brush assemblies with brush sleeves of varied cross sections. | 12-03-2009 |
20100139686 | Retractable Cosmetic Dispenser with Distal and Lateral Wiping - A cosmetic dispenser with a bottle and an applicator wand retained for slidable extension and retraction relative to the bottle. The applicator wand can be slid from a retracted position wherein a cosmetic applicator is retained within the bottle and an extended position wherein the cosmetic applicator projects through an aperture at a distal end of the bottle. A lateral dividing structure, which can be formed by an adapter insert and a rear seal, slidably receives the applicator wand and divides the inner volume of the bottle into a distal inner volume and a proximal inner volume. A laterally disposed distal wiping wiper with a plurality of radial slits can wipe a distal end of the cosmetic applicator, and a side wiping wiper with an inner throat can wipe a peripheral portion of the cosmetic applicator. A cap with a plug can matingly engage the side wiping wiper. | 06-10-2010 |
20120224910 | Enveloped Column Core Cosmetic Applicator - A cosmetic applicator with a column core applicator tip for retaining and applying a volume of cosmetic material. The column core applicator tip can have a column shape with a substantially continuous, cylindrical outer surface, and cosmetic applicator material, which can comprise flocked bristles, is applied to envelop the column core applicator tip. A cosmetic product reception indentation, which could comprise a supplemental product tube with a body portion within the applicator tip or a distal end cup, is disposed in an end face of the column core applicator tip, and that end face can be disposed at a miter angle. The supplemental product tube can have a length of at least one-half of the length of the body portion of the column core applicator tip. | 09-06-2012 |
20130276817 | Cosmetic Applicator with Paddle-Shaped Applicator Tip - A cosmetic applicator with a paddle-shaped applicator tip for retaining and applying a volume of cosmetic material. The applicator tip has a paddle-shaped head portion with first and second opposed, egg-shaped oval faces separated by a thickness of the head portion. The head portion of the applicator tip is retained by a neck portion that is retained by a base rod. An applicator wand, which can have a cap fixed thereto, retains the base rod and the applicator tip in general. The head and neck portions of the applicator tip can be enveloped in applicator material, such as bristles or fibers applied by flocking, for retaining and applying cosmetic material. A cosmetic bottle with a flexible wiper can selectively receive the applicator tip for wiping excess cosmetic material from the applicator tip. | 10-24-2013 |
Stephen G. Dutka, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20150337452 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT ALLOW FOR SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF A SPECIFIC METAL FROM A MULTI-METAL PLATING SOLUTION - Disclosed is an apparatus wherein an electric circuit with at least a power source, two electrodes and a plating solution is established. The plating solution comprises a solvent and, dissolved in the solvent, at least a first metal and a second metal. The power source supplies a current to the electric circuit during a plating process. The amount of electric current is above that required to achieve the overpotential for plating the first metal, but below that required to achieve the overpotential for plating the second metal such that only the first metal plates. This apparatus can be implemented, for example, in conjunction with a plating apparatus or an analysis and dosing apparatus of an electrodeposition system. In the case of an analysis and dosing apparatus, additional components further allow for the addition of that specific metal back into the plating solution. Also disclosed herein are associated methods. | 11-26-2015 |
Stephen G. Elck, Naperville, IL US
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20110060601 | AUTOMATED FEATURE-BASED ANALYSIS FOR COST MANAGEMENT OF DIRECT MATERIALS - A system and method for managing costs of a target part is presented, The system and method entails five steps, First, the system and method provides features characteristics information of the target part. Second, system and method provides financial information related to the target part. Third, the system and method provides purchasing demand information related to the target part. Fourth, the system and method analyzes the features characteristics data, financial information, and purchasing demand information. Finally, the system and method compares the target part should cost to a supplier's price of the target part to determine cost saving opportunities. | 03-10-2011 |
Stephen G. Eneberg, Lynnwood, WA US
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20130191242 | Fit Recommendations - Disclosed are various embodiments for fit recommending. For example, in some embodiments, a method includes a step of inputting a user item fit corresponding to a user item and target item from a user. The method further includes the step of drawing, using a computing resource, a chain of at least one correlation between the user item fit and a target item fit corresponding to the target item. Further, the method includes the step of generating, using the computing resource, a fit recommendation for the user regarding the target item comprising the target item fit. | 07-25-2013 |
Stephen G. Gonya, Endicott, NY US
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20090267227 | PLASTIC BALL GRID ARRAY RUGGEDIZATION - A method and product which provides a thin metal or ceramic plate to the top of a plastic grid array (PGA) as a stiffener to maintain its flatness over temperature during a column attach process, and the columns are used for attachment to circuit boards or other circuit devices. These may be constructed in this manner initially or may be retrofitted plastic ball grid arrays from which the solder balls are removed and, the stiffener is attached to the top, and the solder columns have been added to replace the solder balls. The stiffener is a bonded thin metal or ceramic plate attached to the top of the PGA to maintain its flatness over temperature during the column attach process. An aluminum plate bonded to the top of a PGA results in a significant reduction in warping during a temperature cycle. This allows attachment of solder columns to the PBGA. The high melt solder columns are attached to an area array pattern on the PBGA substrate. This array is typically either a solid or perimeter grid. It is critical that the ends of the solder columns opposite the ends attached to the substrate align precisely with the matching grid of solder pads on the printed wiring board. The purpose of the stiffening plate is to maintain the flatness of the PBGA during the process of attaching the columns to the substrate as well as attaching the component to the printed wiring board such that the columns maintain their alignment over this temperature range. | 10-29-2009 |
Stephen G. Hamada, Lafayette, CO US
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20080301396 | DYNAMIC LOGICAL MAPPING - Dynamic logical mapping (“DLM”) provides a virtual layer interposed between a host and a data storage library. Residing on the library, DLM creates a data storage map that records and manages the relationship between a storage cartridge's physical address and that cartridge's mapping to a logical address. During runtime of the data storage library, DLM manages the physical to logical address mapping of each storage cartridge so as to optimize efficiency and speed of the data storage library. | 12-04-2008 |
Stephen G. Haralampu, Belmont, MA US
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20130153422 | STOPPED-FLOW, MICRO-FLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CHARGE-BASED SEPARATION OF COMPLEX ANALYTE MIXTURES - The present inventions relate to micro-fluidic devices and related methods of fractionating samples of analytes, such as peptides or proteins, according to their isoelectric points. The disclosed micro-fluidic devices and related methods provide a fractionation sufficient to enhance the performance of immunochemistry and/or tandem liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry workflows. Such methods and devices are capable of fractionating complex samples in a short time, using a small amount of sample, do not require high voltages and are further characterized by their high degree of reproducibility and ease of use. | 06-20-2013 |
Stephen G. Heien, Seal Beach, CA US
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20110114354 | PROTECTION ASSEMBLIES FOR TERMINAL DEVICES - Methods and assemblies are provided for protecting a terminal of a conductor assembly with an open face and a closed face. The protection assembly includes a housing configured to at least partially cover the open face; and a strap coupled to the housing and configured to extend around the closed face such that the housing is detachably secured to the terminal device. | 05-19-2011 |
20130099562 | CONNECTOR FOR COUPLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR TO A POWER SOURCE - A connector is provided for coupling an electric motor of a vehicle to a power source. The connector comprises electrode and a connector housing receiving at least a portion of the electrode. The connector housing is configured to snap-fit into a powertrain housing of the vehicle via compliant flanges. In this way, the connector may be coupled to the vehicle powertrain housing without other fasteners. | 04-25-2013 |
Stephen G. Hlopick, Murrysville, PA US
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20120067456 | FUEL SPILL TRAY - A fuel spill tray according to one embodiment includes a body and an arm extending outwardly away from the body. The body defines an annular channel and a generally central aperture configured to receive a heck of a fuel tank. The arm includes a proximal end integral with the body. The arm also includes a distal end, a first flange, a second flange laterally spaced from the first flange, and a first web integral with each of the first and second flanges. The arm also includes a first upper seal integral with the first flange and a second upper seal laterally spaced from the first upper seal and integral with the first flange. Each of the first and second flanges, the first web arid the first and second upper seals extends longitudinally from the proximal end to the distal end of the arm. Vehicles are also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
Stephen G. Hushek, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20080216844 | STERILE DRAPING FOR THE BORE OF A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A sterile drape for use with a magnet of a magnetic resonance imaging is formed from a generally cylindrical sheet of a fabric. This is collapsible into an annulus and can be expanded axially to line the interior of the bore of the magnet. End flaps can close the ends of the bore and folded outwardly to cover the end faces of the magnet. The sheet can be supported by a wire or other support and can be stored on the magnet and end covers or in a ceiling suspended container. | 09-11-2008 |
20090209848 | GEL MATERIAL FOR USE IN MRI - In MR imaging of a body part of a patient in an intra-operative procedure, the body part is supported using gel pads where the gel material is arranged such that the presence of the gel material does not generate an image in the analysis of the RF signal from the location so that the pad is invisible in the MR image. This can be obtained by using a water based gel material and providing an additive such as manganese chloride to reduce the relaxation time of the water molecules to a value which is sufficiently short that the molecules relax before the acquisition of the signals by the RF receive coil. This can be achieved by using a non-water based gel or a heavy water based gel. | 08-20-2009 |
20120112747 | MRI Safety System - In a MRI system housed within a room there is provided a movable magnet and additional components for other procedures on the patient, a control system is provided for the relative movement of the magnet and components. This includes a plurality of magnetic field sensors mounted on the components for measuring the magnetic field at the location of the component and an optional camera positioning system so that the control system can estimate relative positions of the components relative to the magnet from the sensed field strengths from the set of sensors to avoid collisions during the movements. | 05-10-2012 |
20120266379 | Shielded movable door element of a multimodality medical suite - A patient support and transport system for a multi-modality medical suite includes a track system with one track in one room aligned with another track in another room. A support carriage coupled to the track system and configured to move between the two rooms. A duplex socket interface module attached to the support carriage and flexible raceway including a first conduit management system coupled to the support carriage and configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. A second conduit management system is coupled to electrical and data ports and include a conduit interface module configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. The patient support and transport system also includes a vertical support member coupled to the support carriage and a support assembly coupled to the vertical support member configured to selectively articulate a patient bed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266541 | SHIELDED MOVABLE DOOR ELEMENT OF A MULTIMODALITY MEDICAL SUITE - A movable door element in a door of a multimodality medical suite. The door is in a wall positioned between a first room and a second room of the suite, with the suite including a flexible raceway configured to extend within the length of the suite and selectively extend through a portion of the door, the door element including a housing and a shield component. The housing is coupled to the door and configured to selectively move from a first position to a second position. The housing is further configured to move to the second position when a shield door component, coupled to the raceway, displaces the housing and is disposed in a space in the portion of the door vacated by the door element. The shield component disposed in the housing. | 10-25-2012 |
20140000025 | Patient Support and Transport System of a Multimodality Medical Suite | 01-02-2014 |
20150047648 | Sterile Drape - This disclosure describes a sterile drape which includes an inner material ply and an outer material ply. The inner material ply has a first surface and an opposite facing sterile second surface. The outer material ply has a first sterile surface and an opposite facing second surface, with the first sterile surface of the outer material ply removably coupled to the second sterile surface of the inner material ply. The sterile drape may include a framework coupled to the first material ply and configured to be manipulated to a desired shape. The drape includes multiple material plies in sequential layers, wherein the outermost material plies have a first inner-facing surface and a second opposite outer-facing sterile second surface. The multiple plies can be removed one at a time to expose a new sterile layer if the outer sterile layer is contaminated. | 02-19-2015 |
Stephen G. Hushek, Wauwatos, WI US
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20100217115 | TEMPERATURE SENSING WITHIN A PATIENT DURING MR IMAGING - A tear-away sheath is provided for use in an invasive procedure for insertion of a conductive device into a patient while the insertion is guided using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and has a peripheral wall surrounding a hollow interior through which a conductive device can be inserted. At least one and preferably two lines of weakness are formed along the length of the peripheral wall at which the sheath can be torn longitudinally so allow the peripheral wall to be opened to release engagement with a conductive device inserted therethrough. A temperature sensing device is embedded in the peripheral wall at or adjacent the distal end with an optical fiber extending longitudinally of the peripheral wall from the distal end to a position exposed form the patient for communicating the sensed temperature to a display device. | 08-26-2010 |
Stephen G. Kimmet, Tiffin, OH US
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20110282555 | VEHICLE OPENINGS - Added openings are provided for sport utility vehicles (SUV), pick-up trucks, two and four door vehicles, vans, minivans, sedans, station wagons, or other vehicles. The opening(s) may utilize doors, gates, windows, sunroofs, or lids that provide more physical and/or visual access to the interior space, cargo, and/or seating within the vehicles that currently are not easily accessible, viewed, seen-by, or displayed-on conventional opening means. These openings may also provide the ability to place cargo within the space of the vehicle that current vehicles prohibit from being carried therein, or they may provide decorative, descriptive, or electronic displays for such vehicles, for example, advertising on taxi cabs. Among the embodiments, this invention results in a new 2 door or a 4 door SUV vehicle having added rear side doors, and a new 2 door or 4 door sedan that in effect functions likes a pick-up. | 11-17-2011 |
20140117708 | VEHICLE OPENINGS - Added openings are provided for sport utility vehicles (SUV), pick-up trucks, two and four door vehicles, vans, minivans, sedans, station wagons, or other vehicles. The opening(s) may utilize doors, gates, windows, sunroofs, or lids that provide more physical and/or visual access to the interior space, cargo, and/or seating within the vehicles that currently are not easily accessible, viewed, seen-by, or displayed-on conventional opening means. These openings may also provide the ability to place cargo within the space of the vehicle that current vehicles prohibit from being carried therein, or they may provide decorative, descriptive, or electronic displays for such vehicles, for example, advertising on taxi cabs. Among the embodiments, this invention results in a new 2 door or a 4 door SUV vehicle having added rear side doors, and a new 2 door or 4 door sedan that in effect functions likes a pick-up. | 05-01-2014 |
Stephen G. Kosarko, Victor, NY US
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20090214012 | ADVANCED PAYMENT FOR TELEPHONE SERVICES - A method of providing telephone services includes receiving an advanced payment. The advanced payment corresponds to a fixed time interval of telephone service spanning at least one day. The method also includes activating service to a mobile device for the fixed time interval and collecting a plurality of call data. | 08-27-2009 |
20090238355 | GUIDED ASSIGNMENT OF TELEPHONE FEATURES - A method of offering telephone services to a customer includes displaying a product catalog containing at least one guided assignment folder in response to determining the presence of a root folder. The method also includes governing an evaluation of a plurality of content contained in the at least one guided assignment folder based on a rule set. The rule set is unique to a folder type associated with the at least one guided assignment folder. The method also includes forming a telephone service order including a content of the plurality of content automatically assigned to the service order based on the rule set. | 09-24-2009 |
Stephen G. Lisberger, San Francisco, CA US
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20090051877 | COGNITIVE TRAINING USING GUIDED EYE MOVEMENTS - Computer-implemented method for enhancing a participant's cognition, including, e.g., visual memory, utilizing a computing device to present visual stimuli for training, and to record responses from the participant. Multiple graphical elements are provided for visual presentation to the participant. A temporal sequence of a plurality of the graphical elements is visually presented, including displaying each graphical element in the sequence at a respective location in a visual field for a specified duration, then ceasing to display the graphical element. The presented graphical elements include at least two matching graphical elements. The participant is required to respond to the presented sequence, including indicating locations of matching graphical elements. A determination is made as to whether the participant responded correctly, and the duration modified based on the determining. The visually presenting, requiring, determining, and modifying are repeated one or more times in an iterative manner to improve the participant's cognition. | 02-26-2009 |
Stephen G. Malloy Desormeaux, Rochester, NY US
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20090284637 | REVISED RECAPTURE CAMERA AND METHOD - In a camera and method, a scene is captured as an archival image, with the camera set in an initial capture configuration. Then, a plurality of parameters of the scene are evaluated. The parameters are matched to one or more of a plurality of suggested capture configurations to define a suggestion set. User input designating one of the suggested capture configurations of the suggestion set is accepted and the camera is set to the corresponding capture configuration. | 11-19-2009 |
Stephen G. Maroldo, Ambler, PA US
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20090020010 | Purification process using microchannel devices - This invention relates to methods of removing impurities from compounds having similar volatilities to form ultra high purity compounds. | 01-22-2009 |
20090023940 | Method of preparing organometallic compounds - A method of preparing an ultra-pure organometallic compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide with an alkylating agent to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition. | 01-22-2009 |
20100185002 | Method of Preparing Organometallic Compounds - A method of preparing an ultra-pure metal amidinate compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide solution with a lithium amidinate solution to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition. | 07-22-2010 |
20100185003 | Method of Preparing Organometallic Compounds - A method of preparing an ultra-pure metal amidinate compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide solution with a lithium amidinate solution to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition. | 07-22-2010 |
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Stephen G. Mcquown, Cheswick, PA US
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20080202382 | AMINE DISPERSANTS, ORGANIC DISPERSIONS AND RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS - Amine dispersants are disclosed. Also disclosed are organic dispersions that comprise ultrafine particles and an amine dispersant. The amine dispersant is the Michael addition product of reactants that include (a) a polyether (meth)acrylate and (b) a polyamine. Also disclosed are coating compositions that comprise such dispersions and substrates at least partially coated with such coating compositions. | 08-28-2008 |
20080255288 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS DEMONSTRATING BURNISH RESISTANCE AND LOW GLOSS - The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: | 10-16-2008 |
20100047620 | SOLAR REFLECTIVE COATINGS AND COATING SYSTEMS - Disclosed are infrared reflective coating compositions and cured coatings deposited on a substrate, as well as multi-component composite coating systems. The coating compositions include an infrared transparent pigment and an infrared reflective pigment. | 02-25-2010 |
20120308724 | COATING COMPOSITIONS THAT TRANSMIT INFRARED RADIATION AND EXHIBIT COLOR STABILITY AND RELATED COATING SYSTEMS - A coating composition suitable for producing coatings that are transparent to infrared radiation and can exhibit color stability, such as a jet black color. The coating compositions include a first tint having a low haze and a second tint having a high haze. The tints include visibly absorbing infrared transparent pigments. | 12-06-2012 |
Stephen G. Mitchell, Ben Lomond, CA US
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20160132317 | Secure Application Distribution Systems and Methods - Systems and methods are described that use software diversification techniques to improve the security of mobile applications. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods may, among other things, facilitate secure application distribution through deployment of diverse of applications in an application distribution channel. Software diversification consistent with certain disclosed embodiments may mitigate large-scale automated circumvention of security protections by presenting attacking malware moving and/or otherwise unpredictable diverse targets. | 05-12-2016 |
Stephen G. Muscarello, Fox River Grove, IL US
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20120244962 | Ball Markings For Rotation Training - Balls are provided to train someone to throw with proper rotation. A marking is positioned on the ball to enhance viewing of rotation. The marking is in a contrasting color than the rest of the cover and covers at least a quarter of the outer surface of the ball. The stitches are colored to avoid interfering with the visual effect of the marking, such as having stitches with similar coloration to the non-marking portion of the ball. Balls with different amounts or designs of marking may be used to train in stages. For example, a kit of balls for different stages is provided. The balls of different stages require different rates of rotation to appear visually similar to each other when thrown properly. | 09-27-2012 |
Stephen G. Penrice, Morristown, NJ US
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20100301555 | Lottery Game Played on a Geometric Figure Using Indicia with Variable Point Values - A system, method and lottery ticket that implement a lottery game that uses a geometric figure having a plurality of selection spaces from which a player selects at least one selection space. The selection spaces are then populated with one or more game indicia, with each game indicia having a point value, and prizes are awarded based upon the total number of points associated with the game indicia populated into the player-selected selection spaces. Other lottery games can also be played simultaneously therewith on the same ticket or round of play. | 12-02-2010 |
Stephen G. Periman, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090119729 | Method for multicasting views of real-time streaming interactive video - A method includes multicasting by a server center of streaming interactive video/audio streams to multiple destinations via an outbound Internet traffic interface. A given video/audio stream is routed to multiple destinations simultaneously. At least one of the video/audio streams is received at a delay buffer of the server center, the delay buffer storing a replayable portion of at least one of the video/audio streams. | 05-07-2009 |
20120314649 | Systems and methods to enhance spatial diversity in distributed-input distributed output-wireless systems - Systems and methods are described for enhancing the channel spatial diversity in a multiple antenna system (MAS) with multi-user (MU) transmissions (“MU-MAS”), by exploiting channel selectivity indicators. The proposed methods are: i) antenna selection; ii) user selection; iii) transmit power balancing. All three methods, or any combination of those, are shown to provide significant performance gains in DIDO systems in practical propagation scenarios. | 12-13-2012 |
Stephen G. Perun, Evans, GA US
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20100234976 | METHOD TO IMPROVE REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION IN MASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DEFECT DATA - A computer-implemented method of optimizing at least one of a design, production and testing process in a mass manufacturing process includes steps of: collecting error data relating to a product; classifying the error data into categories of symptoms; mapping the symptom to a revealing condition of the product; mapping the revealing condition to a test type; mapping a scope of a fix to phases of error injection mapping; and recommending modifications to an end user for at least one of the design, production, delivery, and testing process based on the scope of the fix. | 09-16-2010 |
Stephen G. Pisklak, Hockessin, DE US
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20120279150 | THROUGH ROOF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC BUILDING SHEATHING ELEMENT - The present invention is premised upon a through-roof connector assembly comprising one or more photovoltaic building sheathing elements capable of being affixed on a building structure, the photovoltaic building sheathing element including a sheathing element electrical connector along a sheathing element peripheral edge; a through-roof connector edge piece assembly that abuts a portion of the photovoltaic building sheathing element and includes: a body portion, an edge piece electrical connector, one or more wire leads that are connected on one end to the edge piece electrical connector; a wire guiding member with at least one conduit hole, the wire guiding member located under the through-roof connector edge piece assembly when assembled; and an under-roof junction device that is removably connected to the wire guiding member. | 11-08-2012 |
20130321013 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE FOR MEASURING IRRADIANCE AND TEMPERATURE - A solar array system includes a plurality of power-generator modules, each power-generator module having an identical form factor and comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells wired for power generation. The system also includes at least one sensor module having a substantially identical appearance and form factor as the power-generator modules and comprising a like plurality of photovoltaic cells. The operational state of the system is monitored by an array performance monitor, which measures signals sent from the various modules. At least one photovoltaic cell in the sensor module delivers a short-circuit current signal to the array performance monitor and at least one photovoltaic cell in the sensor module delivers an open-circuit voltage signal to the array performance monitor. These signals are used to calculate a theoretical power output of the array system, which is compared to the actual power output. | 12-05-2013 |
20150180408 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DISCONTINUITIES IN A SOLAR ARRAY CIRCUIT AND TERMINATING CURRENT FLOW THEREIN - The technology relates to a solar array kit useful in forming a solar array system, including a continuity signal generator and a detection circuit. The continuity signal generator has connectors for connecting to a solar array circuit and delivers a continuity signal to the solar array circuit. The detection circuit has connectors for connecting to the solar array circuit, a continuity signal sensor, at least one switch for selectively opening and closing the solar array circuit, and a switch controller. The switch controller has connectors for connecting to a power source and is adapted to actuate the switch upon receipt of a control signal from the detection circuit. | 06-25-2015 |
20150226247 | ROOF PANEL EDGE SUPPORT - A device comprising: a first part having a shape so that the first part is fully and/or partially insertable through a seam between two adjacent panels and a second part having a shape so that the second part is at least partially insertable through the seam between the two adjacent panels; wherein the first part and the second part are connected together via a connection region and wherein the first part, the second part, or both when extended through the seam between the two adjacent panels simultaneously engages both of the two adjacent panels so that movement of a first panel is transferred to a second panel or vice versa, via the multi-part device, and deflection of the first panel, the second panel, or both is minimized and/or substantially eliminated. | 08-13-2015 |
Stephen G. Podborski, Vancouver CA
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20140310988 | Footwear for Use in Specialized Activities - Footwear for use during a specialized activity such as skiing, cycling, skating and many other sports or industrial uses, and provides a dorsal element engaging the dorsal aspect of the foot for enabling the user to control relative to the plantar aspect the maximum height of the arch of the foot at substantially all times during the activity regardless of the position or orientation of the foot. A pivotal arm is mounted on a frame attached to the planter aspect for pivotal movement about an axis transverse to the foot and is compressed by an adjustable element operable by the user. | 10-23-2014 |
Stephen G. Rosepiler, Marysville, OH US
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20110062677 | INTEGRATED STEERING GEAR, FRAME MEMBER AND ENGINE MOUNT BASE - An integrated steering gear, frame structure and engine mount base for a vehicle includes an elongate, generally hollow housing having at least one mounting portion at each of opposing ends. A steering gear including a steering gear input and a pair of opposingly-oriented tie rods is assembled within the hollow housing such that the steering gear input and the tie rods extend from the interior of the housing. An engine mount base is integrated into the housing. The integrated steering gear, frame structure and engine mount base is mountable to a vehicle support frame to function as a subframe member of the support frame. | 03-17-2011 |
20140110925 | FRONT SUBFRAME FOR A NARROW OFFSET COLLISION - A front subframe for a vehicle body structure includes left and right longitudinal members which extend in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A front cross member extends in a transverse direction of the body so as to extend between front ends of these longitudinal members. A rear cross member extends in the transverse direction of the body so as to extend between rear ends of the left and right longitudinal members. An engagement member as part of the front subframe is provided at each front end of the left and right longitudinal members. The engagement member is adapted to be engaged by an associated object during a narrow offset frontal collision and direct crash forces into the front subframe and vehicle body structure. | 04-24-2014 |
20150097351 | STABILIZING BAR MOUNTING STRUCTURE - According to a further embodiment, an automotive vehicle including a body frame having opposed side frames and a subframe having opposed side members is disclosed. The subframe includes a stabilizer bar connection assembly comprised of generally U-shaped recess formed in each of the opposed side members and a generally U-shaped bushing disposed within the recesses. The opposed side frames overlie the opposed side members adjacent the recesses and secure the bushings within their respective recess. | 04-09-2015 |
Stephen G. Sardi, Bethany, CT US
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20130201229 | Focused illuminated guide for clearly identifying where a user should position a time card in a time clock to assure that the time clock provides a properly positioned printing on the time card - A time clock clearly identifies where a user should position a time card therein. The clock and a printer platen are fixed relative to a base, and has the time card rests thereon. A printing mechanism moves relative to the base and has a target area, it is traversable between a print position and an idle position, and it impresses the time indicia onto the time card while in the print position. A ribbon shield is fixed relative to the base. A focused illuminated guide is fixed relative to the base, and in combination with the ribbon shield, guides the time card with respect to the printing mechanism to clearly identify where the user should position the time card in the time clock. | 08-08-2013 |
Stephen G. Sligar, Urbana, IL US
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20090047356 | TISSUE FACTOR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Tissue Factor (natural or recombinant truncated) can be incorporated into stable, soluble nanoscale particles so that activity is maintained. These particles can be used as a reagent in prothrombin clotting time assays or they can be used in therapeutic compositions for use in humans or animals. Therapeutic settings can include supplementation in the case of a genetic deficiency, uncontrolled bleeding, surgical incisions or seepage, thrombocytopenia, soft tissue trauma or other trauma, to effect tumor regression or to inhibit tumor growth. | 02-19-2009 |
20090257950 | Membrane Scaffold Proteins - The membrane scaffold proteins (MSP) of the present invention assemble with hydrophobic or partially hydrophobic proteins to form soluble nanoscale particles which preserve native structure and function; they are improved over liposomes and detergent micelles, both in terms of stability and preservation of biological activity and native conformation. In the presence of phospholipid, MSPs form nanoscopic phospholipid bilayer disks, with the MSP stabilizing the particle at the perimeter of the bilayer domain. The particle bilayer structure allows manipulation of incorporated proteins in solution or on solid supports, including for use with such surface-sensitive techniques as scanning probe microscopy or surface plasmon resonance. The nanoscale particles, which are robust in terms of integrity and maintenance of biological activity of incorporated proteins, facilitate pharmaceutical and biological research, structure/function correlations, structure determinations, bioseparations, and drug discovery. | 10-15-2009 |
20150065363 | BIOMIMETIC CHEMICAL SENSORS USING NANOELECTRONIC READOUT OF OLFACTORY RECEPTORS - The present invention provides biomimetic sensor devices that utilize proteins—such as G-protein coupled receptors—and are useful in high-sensitivity analysis of analyte-containing samples. These sensors may be used to determine the presence or concentration of one or more analytes in a sample. The invention also includes methods of fabricating the devices and methods of using the devices to assay samples. | 03-05-2015 |
Stephen G. Solga, Longmont, CO US
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20090018535 | ARTICULATING BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument has a pair of pivotable juxtaposed jaw members and a locking mechanism operatively associated with a second of the jaw members. The locking mechanism has a first position engaged with the second jaw member for preventing movement of the second jaw member between an axially aligned orientation and at least one angled orientation, and a second position. The second position is disengaged from the second jaw member allowing for movement of the second jaw member between the axially aligned orientation and the at least one angled orientation. The instrument has an actuation mechanism operatively connected to a first of the jaw members with the actuation mechanism operable to move the first jaw member between an axially aligned first orientation and at least one angled orientation. An articulation knob is operatively associated with the locking mechanism and effectuates independent operation of the locking and actuation mechanisms. | 01-15-2009 |
20100312238 | Articulating Bipolar Electrosurgical Instrument - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument has a pair of pivotable juxtaposed jaw members and a locking mechanism operatively associated with a second of the jaw members. The locking mechanism has a first position engaged with the second jaw member for preventing movement of the second jaw member between an axially aligned orientation and at least one angled orientation, and a second position. The second position is disengaged from the second jaw member allowing for movement of the second jaw member between the axially aligned orientation and the at least one angled orientation. The instrument has an actuation mechanism operatively connected to a first of the jaw members with the actuation mechanism operable to move the first jaw member between an axially aligned first orientation and at least one angled orientation. An articulation knob is operatively associated with the locking mechanism and effectuates independent operation of the locking and actuation mechanisms. | 12-09-2010 |
20120095456 | Articulating Bipolar Electrosurgical Instrument - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument has a pair of pivotable juxtaposed jaw members and a locking mechanism operatively associated with a second of the jaw members. The locking mechanism has a first position engaged with the second jaw member for preventing movement of the second jaw member between an axially aligned orientation and at least one angled orientation, and a second position. The second position is disengaged from the second jaw member allowing for movement of the second jaw member between the axially aligned orientation and the at least one angled orientation. The instrument has an actuation mechanism operatively connected to a first of the jaw members with the actuation mechanism operable to move the first jaw member between an axially aligned first orientation and at least one angled orientation. An articulation knob is operatively associated with the locking mechanism and effectuates independent operation of the locking and actuation mechanisms. | 04-19-2012 |
Stephen G. Terlecki, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20140007215 | MOBILE APPLICATIONS PLATFORM | 01-02-2014 |
Stephen G. Tosh, Whitehouse, OH US
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20120031760 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF PARTICLES FROM LUBRICATING OIL - A method for removing soot, sludge and other insoluble particulates from an engine oil is provided, the method comprising: disposing an oil containing the particulates between a pair of electrodes, wherein one of the electrodes is a positive electrode; wrapping a surface of the positive electrode with a media, wherein the media is configured to collect a portion of the particulates drawn towards the positive electrode; applying a current to the electrodes for a period of time, wherein portions of the particulates agglomerate in the media. Also, disclosed herein is a filter for removing soot, sludge and other insoluble particulates from an engine oil. | 02-09-2012 |
Stephen G. Walkauskas, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150052383 | MANAGING DATABASE NODES - A method for managing database nodes includes determining that a data segment is on a failed node. The data segment is referenced by an operation of a query plan. The method includes selecting a victim node based on a segmentation ring, a buddy node for the data segment, a plurality of remaining operational nodes, and a predetermined selection parameter. The method includes generating a query plan such that the victim node performs double duty for operations accessing the data segment from a buddy projection on the victim node, and operations accessing a data segment for a primary projection of the victim node. | 02-19-2015 |
Stephen G. Wibben, Middleboro, MA US
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20100139209 | Roofing machine - This is a roofing machine wherein the vertical rollers are adapted to engage various types of configurations of the purlins of a metal frame building. The machine also uses angle irons mounted on top of a horizontal roller housing and utilizes angles rather than pipes as is done with most prior art devices. Furthermore, the machine clamps the carriage angles to the angle irons in a simpler manner than prior art devices. | 06-10-2010 |
Stephen G. Young, Chicopee, MA US
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20140186876 | CELL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD - Devices and methods that measure one or more properties of a living cell culture that is contained in liquid media within a vessel, and typically analyzes plural cell cultures contained in plural vessels such as the wells of a multiwell microplate substantially in parallel. The devices incorporate a sensor that remains in equilibrium with, e.g., remains submerged within, the liquid cell media during the performance of a measurement and during addition of one or more cell affecting fluids such as solutions of potential drug compounds. | 07-03-2014 |
Stephen G. Zegarelli, North Syracuse, NY US
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20120015438 | Mammallian cell culture process for protein production - The present invention describes methods and processes for the production of proteins, particularly glycoproteins, by animal cell or mammalian cell culture, preferably, but not limited to, fed-batch cell cultures. In one aspect, the methods comprise at least two temperature shifts performed during the culturing period, in which the temperature is lower at the end of the culturing period than at the time of initial cell culture. Throughout their duration, the culturing processes of the invention involving two or more downward shifts in temperature sustain a high viability of the cultured cells, and can yield an increased end titer of protein product, and a high quality of protein product, as determined, e.g., by sialic acid content of the produced protein. In another aspect, the methods comprise the delayed addition of polyanionic compound during the culturing period. The delayed addition of polyanionic compound sustains a high viability of the cultured cells, and can extend the growth phase, delay the onset of the death phase, and arrest the death phase. | 01-19-2012 |