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Dwayne Bisgrove, Mountain View, CA US
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20120040336 | Lateral Flow Assays for Non-Diagnostic Analytes - Methods of determining whether a non-diagnostic analyte is present in a non-diagnostic sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include applying a non-diagnostic sample to a sample receiving region of a lateral flow assay device and reading a detection region to determine whether a non-diagnostic analyte is present in the non-diagnostic sample. Also provided are kits that find use in practicing methods of the invention. | 02-16-2012 |
20120129254 | Inducible Expression System Transcription Modulators Comprising A Distributed Protein Transduction Domain And Methods For Using The Same - Aspects of the invention include inducible expression systems in which a transcription modulator having a distributed protein transduction domain is employed. Aspects of the invention further include methods of using the systems to induce expression of a coding sequence, as well as kits that find use in practicing methods of the invention. The systems, components thereof, methods and kits find use in a variety of different applications. | 05-24-2012 |
20120190107 | ENHANCED PROTEIN TRANSDUCTION - Methods of enhanced protein transduction are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a cell with a transduction protein, where the transduction protein includes both a protein-of-interest domain and a protein transduction domain, and a nucleic acid transfection agent. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in practicing methods according to embodiments of the invention. The methods, systems and kits find use in a variety of different applications. | 07-26-2012 |
Dwayne Boroski, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20110297678 | STOPPER AND LANYARD LOOP COMBINATION FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A stopper ( | 12-08-2011 |
20150284138 | HINGED DUAL CHAMBER STORAGE CONTAINER - A dual chamber hinged food storage container is disclosed. The dual chamber food storage container includes a first resealable container and a second resealable container joined by a hinge. The dual chamber food storage container may assume a compact folded configuration for transportation and storage, as well as a convenient opened configuration for serving the food items stored in the dual chamber food storage container. | 10-08-2015 |
Dwayne Boudoin, Houma, LA US
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20140290779 | Dual Hose Reel System and Method for Transferring Crude Oil - A system for transfer of crude oil from a production platform to a tethered barge is provided, comprising one or more hose reels which include swivels to facilitate connection/flanging while the hoses are being deployed into the water or retracted. The reels employ a semi-closed design which helps to contain spills. A floating hose is employed to eliminate the need for buoys or floats which must be attached to the hose as it is being deployed from the reel, or detached as the hose is retracted back onto the reel. A buoy is also used on either side of a KLAW device for connecting the hoses. The KLAW device includes shut-off ball valves on either side, and the KLAW device is adapted to separate when a predetermined level of tension is reached on the hose segments it connects. | 10-02-2014 |
Dwayne Bucko, Sewickley, PA US
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20100218559 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ROLL - The present invention describes a roll for use in glass manufacture, especially non-dusting TFT glass. The roll may include a hollow fused silica cylinder. End caps are mechanically fixed to the roll. Pulling flats are fixed in place by inner and outer end plates. A compression fitting secures at least the outer end plate to the roll. The roll may be reinforced with an internal metal rod that is secured to the shaft by a plurality of supports. The supports accommodate differences in thermal expansion. | 09-02-2010 |
20140245795 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE ROLL - A roll for use in glass manufacture, such as in the production of non-dusting TFT glass, includes a hollow silica cylinder. A rod extends through the interior of the silica cylinder. A cooling volume is contained within the cylinder and extends around the rod. End caps are mechanically fixed to the roll. Pulling flats are fixed in place by inner and outer end plates. A compression fitting secures at least the outer end plate to the roll. The rod may serve to reinforce the roll and may be secured to the shaft by a plurality of supports. The supports accommodate differences in thermal expansion. | 09-04-2014 |
20150251942 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE ROLL - A roll for use in glass manufacture, such as in the production of non-dusting TFT glass, includes a hollow silica cylinder. A rod extends through the interior of the silica cylinder. A cooling volume is contained within the cylinder and extends around the rod. End caps are mechanically fixed to the roll. Pulling flats are fixed in place by inner and outer end plates. A compression fitting secures at least the outer end plate to the roll. The rod may serve to reinforce the roll and may be secured to the shaft by a plurality of supports. The supports accommodate differences in thermal expansion. | 09-10-2015 |
Dwayne Dei Rossi, Irvine, CA US
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20100240236 | PORTABLE COMPUTER UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS DEVICE WITH AN EXTENDABLE CONNECTOR SECURED BY MULTIPLE LOCKING MECHANISMS - An apparatus for use within an electrical devices is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a casing having an upper body and a lower body, the casing including a tab disposed on a surface thereof and an adjustable base having a plurality of tab cavities adjacent to the tab. The tab engagingly couples to one of the plurality of tab cavities to secure the adjustable base. The apparatus also includes a connector system coupled to the adjustable base. | 09-23-2010 |
Dwayne Demastus, Clermont, FL US
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20090247027 | Motorized Push Pole Device - A motorized push pole device having a standard mounted to a raised poling platform on a boat. A housing is mounted to the standard wherein the housing is adapted to removably clamp around a push pole. A drive wheel is mounted under the housing, wherein a periphery of the drive wheel is in contact with the push pole and adapted to rotate in a first direction causing push pole to move in an extendable motion and the drive wheel adapted to rotate in an opposing second direction causing push pole to move in a retractable motion. An electrical switch is connected to a motor for controlling operation of the motor for rotating the drive wheel. The motor includes a rotating motor shaft terminating in a worm gear. The drive wheel further comprising a cog wheel for engaging the worm gear of the motor. | 10-01-2009 |
Dwayne Fosseen, Radcliffe, IA US
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20080295586 | Fuel Tracking System - An apparatus for real-time monitoring of fuel consumption of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a fuel sensor in operative communication with a data tracker for logging set increments. The fuel consumption information is sent to a remote communication device that is in communication with the data tracker, and then the fuel consumption information is sent to a remote monitoring network, where reports detailing fuel consumption are generated. The fuel consumption data provides a user with information about hourly fuel usage, average horse power, operator performance, the location where each increment of fuel is consumed, excessive idle times or breaks in production, and differences in fuel consumption rates for different operators, shifts and jobs. | 12-04-2008 |
Dwayne Knight, Gainesville, FL US
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20160001184 | MULTI-PLATFORM OVERLAY AND LIBRARY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Examples disclosed herein relate to a system, device, and/or method that utilize one or more memory devices which include an engine module, an in-game display module, a character module, and a tools module. The system, device, and/or method utilizes one or more processors that may receive an engine input, an in-game display input, a character input, and/or a tool input to create a first game where the first game is configured to be implemented on a first gaming platform and a second gaming platform. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001187 | MULTI-PLATFORM SYSTEM AND METHODS - Examples disclosed herein relate to a system, device, and/or method that utilize a first gaming platform, a second gaming platform, and an interface module which allows for an implementation of a game via the first gaming platform and the second gaming platform. | 01-07-2016 |
Dwayne Kreipl, Boise, ID US
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20100308407 | Recessed Gate Dielectric Antifuse - A recessed dielectric antifuse device includes a substrate and laterally spaced source and drain regions formed in the substrate. A recess is formed between the source and drain regions. A gate and gate oxide are formed in the recess and lightly doped source and drain extension regions contiguous with the laterally spaced source and drain regions are optionally formed adjacent the recess. Programming of the recessed dielectric antifuse is performed by application of power to the gate and at least one of the source region and the drain region to breakdown the dielectric, which minimizes resistance between the gate and the channel. | 12-09-2010 |
20110089702 | FLUIDKINETIC ENERGY CONVERTER - A fluidkinetic energy converter includes a passageway-filled enclosure. Turbines are mounted in the passageways and fluid flow may be concentrated on subparts of the turbines by inner fluid flow deflectors or dividers. The energy converter enclosure can include dividers at both inlets and outlets in order to be adaptable for either river or tidal environments. Notably, apart from the turbines and energy generating components, the enclosure may be implemented such as to have no moving parts, thereby reducing complexity, cost, and weight. | 04-21-2011 |
Dwayne Lanclos, Euless, TX US
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20090248753 | DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RISK ASSESSMENT - A method of evaluating an implementation of a DBMS is provided. The method comprises collecting data associated with the implementation of the DBMS and accessing a database comprising problems and their associated solutions, wherein the solutions are configured to remedy at least one of the problems. The method further comprises comparing the data associated with the implementation of the DBMS with the problems and identifying at least one problem associated with the DBMS. Finally, a DBMS risk assessment report is generated that identifies the problem associated with the DBMS and a solution configured to remedy the problem. | 10-01-2009 |
Dwayne Mercredi, Bothell, WA US
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20090172812 | TWO FACTOR TOKEN IDENTIFICATION - An apparatus, method and program product allow two factor token authentication in the presence of multiple tokens. When multiple tokens are detected, a user desiring access needs merely to provide a unique biometric identifier, referred to as a capture BIR, and that capture BIR is evaluated against a stored BIR associated with at least one of the tokens to determine if access is to be granted. If there is a match, that user is given access. If not, the capture BIR is evaluated against the stored BIR associated with another of the detected tokens. The process may repeat until either a match is found and the user is granted access, or none is found and access is denied. The foregoing occurs without the user having to input any user ID or the like and without the inconvenience or risk of error associated with selecting a user ID from a list of potential user ID's. | 07-02-2009 |
Dwayne Mercredi, Alberta CA
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20100017856 | BIOMETRIC RECORD CACHING - An apparatus, method and program product locally stores biometric data in response to a user accessing a network ( | 01-21-2010 |
Dwayne Minch, Muswellbrook AU
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20150226240 | FLUID ISOLATOR - A fluid isolator includes a primary outlet port adapted-to be coupled to a hydraulic device; a bleed valve having a first and a second position; a first line in fluid communication with the primary outlet port and the bleed valve; a first and second one way valve located in the first line inhibiting the flow of fluid toward the primary outlet port; a primary gauge port adapted to be coupled with a pressure gauge; and a second line in fluid communication with the primary gauge port and a portion of the first line located between the first and the second one way valve; wherein the bleed valve is switchable between the first and second position to permit the flow of fluid from the primary outlet port to a region of lower fluid pressure. | 08-13-2015 |
Dwayne Need, Woodinville, WA US
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20090013333 | INPUT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a method, medium and system for use in a computing environment for managing input information. The system for facilitating input management in a computerized environment may include an input manager for processing events received from an input provider. The system may additionally include a staging area including a stack of events created by the input manager. The staging area allows access by external components. The external components may include a set of filters capable of accessing and manipulating the stack of input events and a set of monitors capable of monitoring manipulation of the stack of events. | 01-08-2009 |
20140359642 | INPUT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a method, medium and system for use in a computing environment for managing input information. The system for facilitating input management in a computerized environment may include an input manager for processing events received from an input provider. The system may additionally include a staging area including a stack of events created by the input manager. The staging area allows access by external components. The external components may include a set of filters capable of accessing and manipulating the stack of input events and a set of monitors capable of monitoring manipulation of the stack of events. | 12-04-2014 |
Dwayne Quatier, Chandler, AZ US
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20090219108 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INCREASING SENSITIVITY OF ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS - An acoustical stack for use within an ultrasound transducer that has a center frequency has a poled piezoelectric material layer and at least one impedance matching layer. The poled piezoelectric material layer has top and bottom sides and is formed of poled piezoelectric material that has a first acoustic impedance. The poled piezoelectric material layer has a first thickness and the acoustical stack has an output electrical impedance based on the first thickness. The impedance matching layers are configured to be attached to the top and bottom sides of the poled piezoelectric material layer and have second or third thicknesses. The impedance matching layers are formed of one or more materials that have an acoustic impedance substantially similar to the first acoustic impedance. The poled piezoelectric layer and impedance matching layers form an acoustic resonance thickness. The center frequency of the transducer is based on the acoustic resonance thickness. | 09-03-2009 |
Dwayne Stupack, San Diego, CA US
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20100266675 | LIPOPROTEINS, LIPOPEPTIDES AND ANALOGS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides novel compositions—lipopeptides and analogs, including somocystinamide A, and somocystinamide A variants and analogs, and pharmaceutical compositions, liposomes and nanoparticles comprising them, and methods of making and using them. In one embodiment, these lipopeptides and analogs are used to induce apoptosis in a cell, which can be a normal cell, a dysfunctional cell and/or a cancer (tumor) cell. In alternative embodiments, the compositions of the invention, including the lipopeptides and analogs of the invention, and the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are used to treat or ameliorate (including slowing the progression of) normal, dysfunctional (e.g., abnormally proliferating) and/or tumor associated blood vessels, including endothelial and/or capillary cell growth; including neovasculature related to (within, providing a blood supply to) a tumor. | 10-21-2010 |
Dwayne Sweany, Okotoks CA
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20150190684 | UNIDIRECTIONAL PUTTING METHOD AND KIT - A unidirectional putting method that eliminates the traditional backstroke and all the difficulties it introduces. The method includes placing a putter in a setback position behind the golf ball so that a portion of a putter face is substantially perpendicular to a target line, wherein the setback position establishes a setback distance from the portion of the golf ball nearest the putter face to a point on the putter face, and accelerating the putter from rest at the setback position to an impact velocity at the point that the putter face touches the golf ball within a period of time, and maintaining a portion of the putter face substantially perpendicular to the target line extension. The method places the putter in the setback position and the stroke only consists for motion toward the golf ball and the impact position. | 07-09-2015 |
Dwayne Van'Tzelfde, Holly, MI US
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20130338847 | PRESSURE SENSOR INCLUDING A PRESSURE SENSITIVE MATERIAL FOR USE WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Pressure sensors for sending a plurality of control messages to a system controller are disclosed herein. An example pressure sensor may include: a base; at least first and second conductors; a pressure sensitive material at least partially intervening between the first and second conductors; a memory; a clock; and a processor. The pressure sensitive material may have a composition configured to continuously change at least one electrical property. The processor may be configured to determine a first electrical property using the first and second conductors, associate the first electrical property with a time from the clock and write the first electrical property and the time to the memory. The processor may also be configured to calculate a time-based change in the first electrical property, correlate the time-based change with at least one of the control messages and communicate the at least one of the control messages to the system controller. | 12-19-2013 |
20140109719 | Steering Wheel Light Bar - The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element. The PCB may be thermally coupled to a heat exchange component such that heat from the light element is transferred from the PCB to the steering wheel grip. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111324 | Steering Wheel Light Bar - The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111325 | Steering Wheel Light Bar - The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element. The PCB may be thermally coupled to a heat exchange component such that heat from the light element is transferred from the PCB to the steering wheel grip. | 04-24-2014 |
20150336601 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHIELDING A HAND SENSOR SYSTEM IN A STEERING WHEEL - Systems and methods of shielding a hand sensor system in a steering wheel are disclosed herein. An exemplary hand sensor system includes a sensor mat and a heater mat that is disposed between the sensor mat and a frame of the steering wheel. A power source selectively provides a heating current to the heater mat to provide heat to the steering wheel and a shielding voltage signal to the heater mat to provide electrical shielding for the sensor mat when heating is not needed or when sensing takes priority over heating. Alternatively, the system may include a shield mat that is separate from the heater mat and is disposed between the sensor mat and the heater mat. In addition, to isolate the signal carried by individual sensor return wires, a metallic or insulating covering or conduit may be provided around the wires or portions thereof. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344060 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRINTING SENSOR CIRCUITS ON A SENSOR MAT FOR A STEERING WHEEL - Systems and methods of printing sensor loops on a sensor mat for use in a steering wheel are disclosed herein. For example, the sensor mat may include a base substrate, one or more printed sensing loops, and an insulating material. The printed sensing loops are made with conductive ink that is disposed upon the base substrate or the insulating layer from a print head and adheres thereto. These sensor mats are versatile with respect to the type of base substrate and insulating materials that may be used, the shape of the sensing loops, and the area each loop may occupy. Shielding loop(s) may also be printed adjacent the sensing loop(s). This configuration allows shielding for the sensing loops as part of the sensing mat, which may reduce the thickness of the steering wheel rim and manufacturing and installation times. | 12-03-2015 |
Dwayne Walkoviak, Magnolia, TX US
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20110061856 | TUBULAR SEAT AND TUBULAR ACTUATING SYSTEM - A pluggable seat includes, a first portion, positionable within a tubular, that is receptive to a runnable member seatable thereagainst, a second portion positioned downstream of the first portion, having a radial dimension smaller than a smallest radial dimension of the first portion, and a profile disposed at the second portion configured to increase resistance to extrusion of a runnable member past the pluggable seat in comparison to the same pluggable seat without the profile. | 03-17-2011 |
Dwayne Westenskow, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100132710 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVELY MEASURING CARIDAC OUTPUT - Apparatus and methods for non-invasively determining cardiac output using partial re-breathing techniques are disclosed in which the apparatus is constructed with an instantaneously adjustable deadspace for accommodating differences in breathing capacities of various patients. The apparatus is constructed of inexpensive elements, including a single two-way valve which renders the apparatus very simple to use and inexpensive so that the unit may be readily disposable. The method of the invention provides a novel means of estimating cardiac output based on alveolar CO | 06-03-2010 |
20100269828 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF VOLATILE ANESTHETICS FOR MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA - Systems, methods, and apparatus for removing volatile anesthetics from an anesthesia or ventilation system to minimize the effects of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients. According to one aspect of the present invention, a system for removing volatile anesthetics is provided. A first filter component placed in fluid communication with an inspiratory limb of an anesthesia or ventilation system such that volatile anesthetics will pass through the first filter component during operation of the anesthesia or ventilation system. A second filter component is operably coupled to the expiration port of the anesthesia or ventilation system such that gases passing through the expiratory limb of the anesthesia or ventilation system pass through the second filter component. The first filter component and second filter component are adapted to effectively remove volatile anesthetics passing through the respective filters. | 10-28-2010 |
20120325213 | System, Method and Apparatus for Removal of Volatile Anesthetics for Malignant Hyperthermia - Systems, methods, and apparatus for removing volatile anesthetics from an anesthesia or ventilation system to minimize the effects of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients. According to one aspect of the present invention, a system for removing volatile anesthetics is provided. A first filter component placed in fluid communication with an inspiratory limb of an anesthesia or ventilation system such that volatile anesthetics will pass through the first filter component during operation of the anesthesia or ventilation system. A second filter component is operably coupled to the expiration port of the anesthesia or ventilation system such that gases passing through the expiratory limb of the anesthesia or ventilation system pass through the second filter component. The first filter component and second filter component are adapted to effectively remove volatile anesthetics passing through the respective filters. | 12-27-2012 |