Seifert, US
Adam Immanuel Seifert, Oregon House, CA US
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20160066921 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT OF ANEURYSMS USING EMBOLIC ePTFE - An embolic occlusion device for the treatment of aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The ePTFE permits ingrowth of cells with connective tissue deposition to promote adherence of the aneurysm wall to the embolic device thereby preventing continued growth or re-growth of the aneurysm as well as blocking blood flow into an aneurysm. An occlusion device is also described which comprises an embolic element and a polymeric pre-formed component. | 03-10-2016 |
Alexander Jorg Seifert, Naples, FL US
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20120107784 | ONE TOUCH BUTTON FOR OPERATING ROOM SUPPORT - A method of obtaining assistance during a surgical procedure includes the steps of requesting assistance with a single action and establishing a line of communication between an individual in an operating room and an individual at a remote location in response to the step of requesting assistance. The method includes the steps of communicating a question to the individual at the remote location and receiving an answer to the question from the individual at the remote location. | 05-03-2012 |
Bob Seifert, Redmond, WA US
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20080271104 | POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER - A high definition video transmitter and receiver are disclosed. The transmitter provides high definition video to a one-point receiver or to multipoint receivers. The transmission network is asynchronous and the receiver re-synchronizes the video. The transmission can be wired or wireless. | 10-30-2008 |
20080271105 | POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER - A high definition video transmitter and receiver are disclosed. The transmitter provides high definition video to a one-point receiver or to multipoint receivers. The transmission network is asynchronous and the receiver re-synchronizes the video. The transmission can be wired or wireless. | 10-30-2008 |
20080276293 | POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER - A high definition video transmitter and receiver are disclosed. The transmitter provides high definition video to a one-point receiver or to multipoint receivers. The transmission network is asynchronous and the receiver re-synchronizes the video. The transmission can be wired or wireless. | 11-06-2008 |
20090089842 | POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER - A high definition video transmitter and receiver are disclosed. The transmitter provides high definition video to a one-point receiver or to multipoint receivers. The transmission network is asynchronous and the receiver re-synchronizes the video. The transmission can be wired or wireless. | 04-02-2009 |
Carolyn E. Seifert, Kennewick, WA US
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20100078571 | Method and System for Imaging a Radiation Source - A method for imaging a radiation source, and a device that utilizes these methods that in one embodiment include the steps of: calculating at least one Compton cone of a first parameter of a radiation emission from information received from a sensor occurrence; and tracing this Compton cone on to a unit sphere having preselected characteristics using an estimated angular uncertainty to limit at least a portion of said tracing. In another embodiment of the invention at least two Compton cones are calculated and then intersected upon a predefined surface such as a sphere. These intersection points can then be iterated over a preselected series of prior events. | 04-01-2010 |
Catherine L. Seifert, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150144671 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT/CONSOLE-SUPPORTED HANDBAG BARRIER - A barrier apparatus (“car cache' for purses” or “handbag hammock”) has a substrate sized to approximately traverse a space between a pair of front seats and slightly behind a front center console of a motor vehicle. Straps attached to corners of the barrier apparatus are attachable respectively to an upper portion of each front seat and to the console, holding the barrier in place to receive a purse/handbag or similar small article. | 05-28-2015 |
Christian Seifert, Durham, NC US
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20090089127 | Techniques for utilizing decision criteria in a communication plan - Techniques are presented for utilizing decision criteria within a communication plan. As a communication plan is processed a new decision step may be dynamically added to the processing. The new decision step breaks a set of incoming leads into a plurality of different customer groups. Each group may then be dynamically assigned to one or more actions within the communication plan. | 04-02-2009 |
Christian Seifert, Seattle, WA US
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20120159620 | Scareware Detection - A machine-implemented method for detecting scareware includes the steps of accessing one or more landing pages to be evaluated, extracting one or more features from the landing pages, and providing a classifier to compare the features extracted from the landing pages with features of known scareware and non-scareware pages. The classifier determines a likelihood that the landing page is scareware. If determined to be scareware, the landing page is removed from search results generated by a search engine. The features can be URLs, text, image interest points, image descriptors, a number of pop-ups generated, IP addresses, hostnames, domain names, text derived from images, images, metadata, identifiers of executables, and combinations thereof. | 06-21-2012 |
20120216280 | DETECTION OF CODE-BASED MALWARE - This document describes techniques for detection of code-based malware. According to some embodiments, the techniques utilize a collection of known malicious code and know benign code and determine which features of each type of code can be used to determine whether unclassified code is malicious or benign. The features can then be used to train a classifier (e.g., a Bayesian classifier) to characterize unclassified code as malicious or benign. In at least some embodiments, the techniques can be used as part of and/or in cooperation with a web browser to inspect web content (e.g., a web page) to determine if the content includes code-based malware. | 08-23-2012 |
20130174258 | Execution of Multiple Execution Paths - Techniques for execution of multiple execution paths are described. In one or more embodiments, an execution of a portion of executable code is conditioned upon a particular environment-specific value. For example, the execution of the executable code can cause one type of output if the value of the variable equals a particular value, and can cause a different type of output if the value of the variable equals a different value. Techniques discussed herein can enable the executable code to be executed such that multiple outputs are produced, e.g., by executing the code according to the different values for the variable. In implementations, the multiple outputs can be analyzed for various attributes, such as presence of malware, implementation and coding errors, and so on. | 07-04-2013 |
20160080400 | FILE REPUTATION EVALUATION - One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for file acquisition for reputation evaluation. A reputation service may be configured to evaluate files and provide reputations of such files to clients (e.g., an indication as to whether a file is safe or malicious). If the reputation service receives a reputation request for a file that is unknown to the reputation service (e.g., a file not yet fully acquired by the reputation service), then the reputation service may identify a set of chunks into which the file can be partitioned. The reputation service may obtain chunks from various clients, such as a first chunk from a first client and a second chunk from a second client. Such chunks may be evaluated to assign a reputation to the file. In this way, the reputation service may retrieve portions of a file in a distributed manner for reputation evaluation. | 03-17-2016 |
Christopher Seifert, San Francisco, CA US
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20130332205 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN INSURANCE POLICY BASED ON VARIOUS FARMING RISKS - A system and method for generating an insurance policy to protect a crop against weather-related perils is provided. A customized insurance policy is generated based on crop type data and location data. The customized insurance policy is generated utilizing a weather-impact model for the type of crop and the geographic area. | 12-12-2013 |
Dean Seifert, Parker, CO US
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20090006205 | Consolidated Payment Options - A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006250 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AND REPORTING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for tracking and reporting multiple financial transactions. The method may include initiating a financial transaction by a user at an interface. The financial transaction may include multiple transactional steps. The method may further include generating notifications corresponding to the plurality of transactional steps. A first notification may be configured to indicate to the user that payment for the transaction has been initiated. A second notification may be configured to indicate to the user that the transaction has been processed and released for payment, and a third notification may be configured to indicate to the user that the transaction's funds have been made available. | 01-01-2009 |
20090089209 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING INVOICES - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for generating electronic invoices. The method may include logging on to an online invoicing service account, and looking up a customer account from multiple customers associated with the online invoicing service account. The method may further include selecting the customer account that has a pending financial transaction with a biller. A request for an electronic invoice to be generated for the selected customer is initiated and the electronic invoice may be transmitted to the selected customer. | 04-02-2009 |
20090112754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES - A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party. In other embodiments, a method for pre-verifying the identity of a party and a system for performing the method of the invention are provided. | 04-30-2009 |
20110066553 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES - A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party. In other embodiments, a method for pre-verifying the identity of a party and a system for performing the method of the invention are provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20130138567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES IN TRANSACTIONS - A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction. | 05-30-2013 |
20130311374 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES - A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party. In other embodiments, a method for pre-verifying the identity of a party and a system for performing the method of the invention are provided. | 11-21-2013 |
20140032403 | CONSOLIDATED PAYMENT OPTIONS - A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network. | 01-30-2014 |
20140316985 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES - A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party. | 10-23-2014 |
20150213423 | CONSOLIDATED PAYMENT OPTIONS - A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network. | 07-30-2015 |
Glen John Seifert, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150209741 | Polymer Mixer - A polymer mixer comprising an impeller formed from a series of rotating discs mounted to a drive shaft and driven by an electric motor. Polymer is piped through a mixing chamber to the inlet of the rotating discs that creates a high shear mixing zone. Dilution water is also piped to the high shear mixing zone which is a concentric hole in the center of the discs which serves as a liquid inlet when the discs are spinning. The discs are in close proximity creating high velocity and turbulence via centrifugal force. An open design between the discs allows the disc surface to pass the solution molecules multiple times before the molecules exit the perimeter, creating a shearing affect by the high speed surface in the solution. Discs of smaller diameter are coupled to the high shear discs to further mix and recirculate more viscous solutions. | 07-30-2015 |
Hartwig Seifert US
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20080288960 | Shortcut in reliable communication - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for messaging. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method. The method may include initiating a call from a first application to a second application. The method may determine whether the first application is local to the second application. A call may be made as a local call from the first application to the second application, when it is determined that the first and second applications are on the same computer. A call may be made as a remote call from the first application to the second application, when it is determined that the first and second applications are on separate computers. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described. | 11-20-2008 |
Jarod James Seifert, Burlington, ND US
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20150259994 | OPEN TOP TANK WITH TANDEM DIFFUSERS - An open top tank comprising a first internal compartment, second internal compartment, and third internal compartment, all longitudinally aligned, and a pair of diffusers situated on top of the first internal compartment. Each diffuser comprises an inner diffuser tube coupled to an outer diffuser tube. The inner diffuser tube comprises a plurality of slots, and the outer diffuser tube comprises at least one outlet port. The inner diffuser tube is situated inside of the outer diffuser tube to create an annular space between an outer surface of the inner diffuser tube and an inner surface of the outer diffuser tube. | 09-17-2015 |
Jean-Pierre Seifert, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100037315 | TAMPER-AWARE VIRTUAL TPM - Methods, software/firmware and apparatus for implementing a tamper-aware virtual trusted platform module (TPM). Under the method, respective threads comprising a virtual TPM thread and a security-patrol threads are executed on a host processor. In one embodiment, the host processor is a multi-threaded processor having multiple logical processors, and the respective threads are executed on different logical processors. While the virtual TPM thread is used to perform various TPM functions, the security-patrol thread monitors for physical attacks on the processor by implementing various numerical calculation loops, wherein an erroneous calculation is indicative of a physical attack. In response to detection of such an attack, various actions can be taken in view of one or more predefined security policies, such as logging the event, shutting down the platform and/or informing a remote management entity. | 02-11-2010 |
20100041182 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR A SECURE BUS ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method, apparatus, and system, the apparatus including, in some embodiments, a printed circuit board (PCB), an integrated circuit (IC) positioned over and electrically connected to the PCB, a chip positioned between the PCB and the IC, and a closed boundary barrier between and contacting the PCB and the IC to define an inner containment area that completely contains the chip within the inner containment area. | 02-18-2010 |
Jean-Pierre Seifert, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100106976 | REPRESENTATION AND VERIFICATION OF DATA FOR SAFE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS - Techniques for representation and verification of data are disclosed. The techniques are especially useful for representation and verification of the integrity of data (integrity verification) in safe computing environments and/or systems (e.g., Trusted Computing (TC) systems and/or environments). Multiple independent representative values can be determined independently and possibly in parallel for respective portions of the data. The independent representative values can, for example, be hash values determined at the same time for respective distinct portions of the data. The integrity of the data can be determined based on the multiple hash values by, for example, processing them to determine a single hash value that can serve as an integrity value. By effectively dividing the data into multiple portions in multiple processing streams and processing them in parallel to determine multiple hash values simultaneously, the time required for hashing the data can be reduced in comparison to conventional techniques that operate to determine a hash value for the data as a whole and in a single processing stream. As a result, the time required for integrity verification can be reduced, thereby allowing safe features to be extended to devices that may operate with relatively limited resources (e.g., mobile and/or embedded devices) as well as improving the general efficiency of device that are or will be using safety features (e.g., Trusted Computing (TC) device). | 04-29-2010 |
20100117873 | INTEGRATING HASHING AND DECOMPRESSION OF COMPRESSED DATA FOR SAFE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS - Techniques for hashing and decompression of data are disclosed. Hashing and decompression of compressed data can be integrated in order to effectively hash and decompress the compressed data at the same time. The integrated hashing and decompression techniques of the invention are useful for any computing environment and/or system where compressed data is hashed and decompressed. The invention is especially useful for safe computing environment and/or system (e.g., a Trusted Computing (TC) computing environment) where hashing decompression of compressed data can be routinely performed. The Integrity of a computing environment and/or system can be protected by integrating the decompressing and hashing of the compressed data or effectively hashing and decompressing the compressed data at the same time. A combined hashing and decompression function can be provided based on conventional hashing and compression functions by integrating their similar components and in an efficient manner. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122314 | ACTIVE ACCESS MONITORING FOR SAFER COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS - Techniques for controlling access are disclosed. The techniques can be used for reference monitoring in various computing systems (e.g., computing device) including those that may be relatively more susceptible to threats (e.g., mobile phones). Allowed access can be disallowed. In other words, permission to access a component can be effectively withdrawn even though access may be on-going. After permission to access a component has been allowed, one or more disallow access conditions or events can be effectively monitored in order to determine whether to withdraw the permission to access the component. As a result, allowed access to the component can be disallowed. Access can be disallowed by effectively considering the behavior of a component in the aggregate and/or over a determined amount of time. By way of example, a messaging application can be disallowed access to a communication port if the messaging application sends more messages than an acceptable limit during a session or in 4 hours. Disallow-access policies, rules and/or conditions can be defined and modified, for example, by end-users and system administrators, allowing a customizable and flexible security environment that is more adaptable to change. | 05-13-2010 |
20130275498 | MANAGING PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSETS OVER MULTIPLE DEVICES - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for managing digital assets of a user over multiple home network-enabled devices, the method comprising: receiving information, from a plurality of home network-enabled personal devices, regarding digital assets accessed by the personal devices, wherein the plurality of personal devices are owned or operated by the user and the information is automatically gathered by each personal device tracking its own usage; storing the information; and providing, to one of the plurality of personal devices, identifications of digital assets accessed by the personal devices by accessing the stored information. | 10-17-2013 |
Jeffrey L. Seifert, Arlington, TN US
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20140341964 | COHESIVE OSTEOGENIC PUTTY AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - Described is an implantable medical material comprising a malleable, cohesive, shape-retaining putty including mineral particles, insoluble collagen fibers and soluble collagen. The medical material can be used in conjunction with biologically active factors such as osteogenic proteins to treat bone or other tissue defects in patients. | 11-20-2014 |
Jerry A. Seifert, Uniontown, OH US
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20140368324 | REAR END COLLISION PREVENTION APPARATUS - A rear end collision apparatus. The rear end collision apparatus includes a first warning light to capture a driver's attention indicating a slow down or stop event is about to occur or is occurring and re-focuses a drivers' visual attention point and a different type of second warning light indicating the vehicle has not yet started re-accelerating after a slowing or stop event. The rear end collision prevention apparatus may be integrated into a Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) on a vehicle or used as a separate apparatus. The read end collision apparatus helps reduce or prevent rear end collisions of vehicles and reducing or preventing driver acclimatization to warning lights in a CHMSL or other rear end collision warning lights. | 12-18-2014 |
Jody Seifert, Birdsboro, PA US
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20140249635 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ANNULAR REPAIR RIVET THROUGH A VERTEBRAL BODY PORT - A two part annulus repair rivet for repairing a defect in the annulus of an intervertebral disc includes a first part delivered through a port and adapted to be positioned at an internal surface of an annulus adjacent a defect and a second part adapted to be positioned on an external surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. The first and second parts are secured together, repairing the defect. | 09-04-2014 |
20150100128 | Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations. | 04-09-2015 |
20150257746 | Surgical Devices for Access to Surgical Sites - Access devices including access ports and retractors, which enhance the working area and access to a surgical site. The access port includes a tubular body with at least one sidewall defining an interior path along the length of the tubular body. The sidewall includes a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The flexible portion is able to stretch or deform, for example, to accommodate an angled trajectory of a surgical implement. A surgical access device for retracting tissue includes a plurality of retractor blades. The outer surface of the retractor blades form a substantially circular cross-sectional configuration with a plurality of spiral ridges projecting therefrom such that advancement of the retractor into the surgical site may be improved. | 09-17-2015 |
20150328005 | Standalone Interbody Implants - Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328009 | Standalone Interbody Implants - Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer or endplates and one or more inserts, members, or frames coupled to the spacer or endplates. The inserts, members, or frames may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae. | 11-19-2015 |
Jody L. Seifert, Birdsboro, PA US
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20080243250 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 10-02-2008 |
20090265006 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 10-22-2009 |
20100152775 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer With Deployable Wings - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 06-17-2010 |
20110066186 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices - The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071580 | System and Method for Installing an Annular Repair Rivet Through a Vertebral Body Port - A method for repairing a defect in the annulus of an intervertebral disc uses a port through a vertebra adjacent the disc for passage of a rivet insertion tool to place a first part of a two-part annulus repair rivet against an internal surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. A separate rivet insertion tool places a second part of the annulus repair rivet on an external surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. The first and second parts are secured together, repairing the defect. | 03-24-2011 |
20110098693 | Vertebral Body Nerve and Vein Cauterizing System and Method - Disclosed are vertebroplasty methods that include cauterizing an inner cavity of a vertebra of a mammal, such as a human, and injecting bone cement into the vertebra. Systems and kits for performing such methods are also disclosed. | 04-28-2011 |
20110230967 | Intervertebral Nucleus and Annulus Implants and Method of Use Thereof - The invention encompasses devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized intervertebral discs to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Specifically, the invention encompasses intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space. The invention further encompasses kits including the implantable devices of the invention and associated delivery tools to treat annular and nuclear tissue. | 09-22-2011 |
20110251689 | Intervertebral Implant - The present invention provides an intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine. The implant includes a spacer portion having an inferior and superior surface, wherein the inferior and superior surfaces each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the inferior and superior surfaces define a through-hole extending through the spacer body. The present invention further provides screw holes extending from a side portion to the inferior and superior surfaces of the spacer portion and a plate portion rigidly coupled to the spacer portion through a coupling means, wherein the plate portion contains screws holes for receiving screws. A screw back out prevention mechanism adapted on the plate portion to prevents the back out of screws from the screw holes and to secure the spacer portion to the plate portion of the intervertebral implant. | 10-13-2011 |
20110319997 | Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations. | 12-29-2011 |
20120010653 | Soft Tissue Repair System - A soft tissue repair system is provided for covering or filling openings in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The soft tissue repair system uses a single plug or a combination of a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is a flowable plug such as an adhesive material or a material that hardens to a flexible plug material. Each plug is configured to close the opening in the annulus and can be positioned within the opening, over the opening at the exterior surface or over the opening at the interior surface. The plug can also be combined with a clamping mechanism that engages the annulus to secure the plug in the opening. | 01-12-2012 |
20120029565 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer with Deployable Wings - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 02-02-2012 |
20120136399 | Devices and Methods For Treating Bone - A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136448 | Devices and Methods for Treating Bone - A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143194 | Devices and Methods for Treating Bone - A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143201 | Devices and Methods for Treating Bone - A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150228 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices and Methods Thereof - The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. | 06-14-2012 |
20120215260 | Lateral Spine Stabilization Devices and Methods - A resilient core is positioned between bony projections which are offset from a principal load bearing region of a spinal joint. Shaped projections extend from the core, and engage the bony projections by conforming to anatomical landmarks, and may be fastened to the bony projections. During flexion of the joint, the core absorbs some of the force of compression, and limits an extent to which the joint may compress. If the shaped projections are connected to the bony projections, extension of the joint is inhibited by the projections and the core, limiting the extent to which the joint may be distracted. In this manner, healing is fostered, and a weakened or damaged joint is protected from excessive movement. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221050 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices - The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. | 08-30-2012 |
20120316654 | System and Method for Installing an Annular Repair Rivet Through a Vertebral Body Port - A method for repairing a defect in the annulus of an intervertebral disc uses a port through a vertebra adjacent the disc for passage of a rivet insertion tool to place a first part of a two-part annulus repair rivet against an internal surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. A separate rivet insertion tool places a second part of the annulus repair rivet on an external surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. The first and second parts are secured together, repairing the defect. | 12-13-2012 |
20130006256 | Vertebral Body Nerve and Vein Cauterizing System and Method - Disclosed are vertebroplasty methods that include cauterizing an inner cavity of a vertebra of a mammal, such as a human, and injecting bone cement into the vertebra. Systems and kits for performing such methods are also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130073046 | Multi-piece Intervertebral Implants - Intervertebral implants for implanting into an intervertebral space are provided. The implants can comprise one or more layers that are operably attached to one another. An implant can comprise a first layer having a first mating surface that mates with a second mating surface of a second layer. The first mating surface and the second mating surface can have features that allow them to complement each other. The implants can include one or more bore holes for receiving a fixation member. The bore holes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. In some cases, the bore holes will be blind bore holes. | 03-21-2013 |
20130116790 | Intervertebral Spinal Implant - An intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine is provided. The upper surface and the lower surface of the implant each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the upper and lower surfaces define a through-hole having an inner surface extending through the spacer body. A first and second sidewalls extend from a front end and a back end, wherein the first and second sidewalls are configured with engagement portions positioned in close proximity to the front end and the back end. The front end and the back end are configured with a threaded hole for receiving an instrument for inserting the intervertebral implant into the intervertebral disc space. | 05-09-2013 |
20140039623 | Stabilizing Joints - An intervertebral spacer and stabilization implant includes a plate having sockets configured for retaining a fastener passable through the socket and into an adjacent vertebral body. One or more connecting projections extend from a side of the plate, to mate with projections extending from a spacer body. A plurality of teeth project from at least one of the upper or lower surfaces of the spacer body, and a chamber is formed through the spacer body to enable bone fusion between the vertebrae. The combined plate and spacer may be inserted to lie completely within the intervertebral space, or a portion of the plate may overlie a vertebral body. | 02-06-2014 |
20140067071 | Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube. | 03-06-2014 |
20140163682 | Expandable Vertebral Implant - A joint spacer therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the frame, and rotatably connected to the carriage, to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. First and second endplates engage the bones of the joint, and each has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage, whereby when the carriage is slideably moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates ramped surface slides against the carriage ramped surface to cause the endplates to move along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame, to increase the height of the spacer. Piercing elements are connected to the carriage to pierce bone of the joint when the carriage is moved. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163683 | Expandable Vertebral Implant - A joint spacer therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the frame, and rotatably connected to the carriage, to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. First and second endplates engage the bones of the joint, and each has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage, whereby when the carriage is slideably moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates ramped surface slides against the carriage ramped surface to cause the endplates to move along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame, to increase the height of the spacer. Piercing elements are connected to the carriage to pierce bone of the joint when the carriage is moved. | 06-12-2014 |
20140371797 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer with Deployable Wings - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 12-18-2014 |
20150018887 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices and Methods Thereof - Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism. | 01-15-2015 |
20150039032 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051701 | Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof - The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations. | 02-19-2015 |
20160000573 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An intervertebral spacer and stabilization implant includes a plate having sockets configured for retaining a fastener passable through the socket and into an adjacent vertebral body. One or more connecting projections extend from a side of the plate, to mate with projections extending from a spacer body. A plurality of teeth project from at least one of the upper or lower surfaces of the spacer body, and a chamber is formed through the spacer body to enable bone fusion between the vertebrae. The combined plate and spacer may be inserted to lie completely within the intervertebral space, or a portion of the plate may overlie a vertebral body. | 01-07-2016 |
20160022326 | SPINOUS PROCESS FUSION DEVICES - The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. | 01-28-2016 |
20160081815 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - The present invention provides an intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine. The implant includes a spacer portion having an inferior and superior surface, wherein the inferior and superior surfaces each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the inferior and superior surfaces define a through-hole extending through the spacer body. The present invention further provides holes extending from a side portion to the inferior and superior surfaces of the spacer portion and a plate portion rigidly coupled to the spacer portion, wherein the plate portion contains holes for receiving screws. A fastener back out prevention mechanism adapted on the plate to prevent the back out of the fasteners from the holes and to secure the spacer to the plate of the intervertebral implant. | 03-24-2016 |
John Seifert, Coventry, CT US
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20090243281 | CONNECTORS HAVING FEATURES TO FACILITATE OR HAMPER TIGHTENING AND/OR LOOSENING - A connector includes gripping features. The gripping features can comprise two surfaces that generally oppose each another. Each surface can be configured to facilitate or hamper rotation of the connector in a direction. Some embodiments can hamper tightening and facilitate loosening of the connector. Other embodiments can facilitate tightening and hamper loosening. Still other embodiments can hamper both tightening and loosening. Yet other embodiments can facilitate both tightening and loosening. | 10-01-2009 |
John A. Seifert, Lakewood, OH US
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20140311256 | CAP ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE - A technique to assess or analyze cap removal or opening torque or rotational position is provided. In at least one form, a high speed, on-line machine vision system measures or determines the rotational position of a cap on a bottle, measures or determines the rotational position of the finish or neck of the same bottle, and then optionally uses such positional information to predict the opening or removal torque that will be required for a consumer to remove the bottle cap from the bottle. | 10-23-2014 |
John G. Seifert, St. Cloud, MN US
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20140162881 | USE OF RIBOSE TO ENHANCE PLANT GROWTH - The present invention to methods a compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation | 06-12-2014 |
John M. Seifert, Coventry, CT US
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20120065609 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065610 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 03-15-2012 |
20120165779 | AIR-FILTERING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a housing and a bag. In some embodiments, an initial volume of a regulating fluid can be contained within the bag. In some embodiments, the regulating fluid flows into the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts. | 06-28-2012 |
20120296306 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 11-22-2012 |
20150202121 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 07-23-2015 |
John R. Seifert, Howell, MI US
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20100194096 | HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FITTINGS - A fitting for making a metal-to-metal fluid seal between a first conduit and a second conduit and corresponding first and second fluid passages. The first conduit has a generally spherical-shaped exterior surface, and the second conduit has a generally conical-shaped interior surface for receiving the generally spherical-shaped exterior surface of the first conduit. A nut is engaged with a threaded exterior surface of the second conduit, tightening of the nut on the threaded exterior surface urging the first and second conduits axially together to apply increasing pressure. A ring can be positioned between the nut and the first conduit, the ring providing a lower net coefficient of friction during tightening of the nut compared to direct contact between the nut and first conduit. The ring can be radially spaced from a radially facing interior surface of the nut. | 08-05-2010 |
Kevin J. Seifert, Concord, MA US
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20090084581 | Cable Stand-Off - The different embodiments of the cable stand-off serve as a thermally inslutative protector. In one embodiment, the cable stand-off includes an elongated member defining a lumen therethrough, and a plurality of fins extending from an outer surface of the elongated member, wherein the plurality of fins includes sets of fins, each set of fins being spaced a longitudinal distance from one another and being positioned around a circumference of the elongated member. Another embodiment of the cable stand-off comprises an elongated member having a helical shape and surrounding at least a portion of a length of at least one energy transmission conduit. In yet another embodiment, a cable stand-off comprises an elongated surrounding at least a portion of a length of an energy transmission conduit, wherein the elongated member is made of a non-flammable, low particulate, flexible fiber material. | 04-02-2009 |
20140364763 | LANCET NEEDLE WITH ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION NOTCH - A lancet needle with an alignment and engagement notch, with material of the lancet body extending into the notch to more securely retain the needle to the lancet body, whereby a shorter needle can be utilized than with typical lancets. The notch optionally also provides a registration point for rotational and/or axial alignment of the needle during overmolding to form the lancet body, for example to maintain consistent positioning of the needle's beveled point. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364887 | INTRA-MOLD STERILIZATION OF PLASTIC-EMBEDDED NEEDLE - Methods for intra-mold sterilization of a plastic-embedded metal component of a product, such as a medical lancet having a metal needle embedded within a plastic lancet body. For example, a lancet needle is retained within a mold, plastic is injected to encapsulate the needle, and a specified minimum temperature is maintained for a specified minimum cycle time. In example forms, the specified minimum mold temperature is at least about 370 degrees Fahrenheit and the specified minimum cycle time is at least about 10 seconds. | 12-11-2014 |
Kurt P. Seifert, Cortland, OH US
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20110083324 | SEALED CRIMP CONNECTION METHODS - Methods of making a sealed crimp connection attaching a terminal to a wire conductor are provided. A layer of fluid conformal coating is applied to overlie a terminal and underlie at least a lead of the wire conductor upon at least the lead being received into the terminal. The terminal, the fluid layer, and at least the lead of the wire conductor are crimped to form the crimp connection. Fluid conformal coating is displaced where an abutting surface of the terminal makes contact with at least the lead of the wire conductor. The fluid conformal coating is cured to a non-fluid state. The fluid conformal coating may be formed of an acrylated urethane material that may provide an increased pull force and a low crimp resistance in the crimp connection. The crimp connection may be constructed using a manufacturing process on an automated assembly line. | 04-14-2011 |
20120324727 | CRIMP CONNECTION TO ALUMINUM CABLE - A method to electrically and mechanically connect at least one wire conductor to a terminal includes the steps of cutting and stripping a portion of an insulation outer layer along an end section of the at least one wire conductor to expose a lead of the at least one wire conductor. A further step includes applying a bonding process to the exposed lead to break down oxides disposed on the lead. A further step in the method is crimping the lead having the applied bonding process to the terminal to form a crimp connection connecting the at least one wire conductor to the terminal. | 12-27-2012 |
20130045610 | CONTACT ELEMENT INCLUDING HELICAL ARRANGEMENT DEFINED IN INTERNAL SURFACE - An electrically-conducting contact element includes a section of the contact element defining an aperture. The section is configured to receive a wire cable within the aperture for attachment thereto. The section includes an internal surface with at least one cutout arrangement formed thereon. A wire assembly that includes the electrically-conducting contact and a method to construct the electrically-conducting contact are also presented. The method includes a step of providing the contact element and forming at least one cutout arrangement on the internal surface of the contact element. A further step in the method includes altering material on the internal surface of the contact element by a forming means. The forming means may be one of milling, rifling, machining, cutting, indenting, or stamping. A wire assembly and a vehicular electrical wiring harness that respectively include the contact element are also further presented. | 02-21-2013 |
20130115828 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT HAVING KNURL PATTERN WITH RECESSED RHOMBIC ELEMENTS THAT EACH HAVE AN AXIAL MINOR DISTANCE - An electrical contact includes a knurl pattern disposed along at least a portion of an interior surface of the electrical contact. The portion receives a lead of a wire cable along a longitudinal axis and is attached thereto to form a crimp connection. The knurl pattern includes a plurality of recessed elements and each recessed element has a rhombus shape that includes inner corners. An orientation of a first pair of opposing, generally axial inner corners define an axial minor distance therebetween and an orientation of a second pair of opposing, inner corners define a major distance therebetween. The axial minor distance is less than the major distance. The recessed elements of the knurl pattern are especially suitable for engagement with an aluminum wire cable to form the crimp connection. A wire assembly that includes the crimp connection is associated with a cable harness disposed in a motorized vehicle. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115830 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT HAVING SERRATION WITH ANGLED SIDEWALLS AND ROMBOID KNURL PATTERN THAT INCLUDES ELEMENTS HAVING AN AXIAL MINOR DISTANCE - An electrical contact includes at least one grooved channel defined in an interior surface of the electrical contact along at least a portion the electrical contact disposed along a longitudinal axis. The portion is configured to axially receive a lead of a wire cable for attachment thereto and thereby allow the attached lead to at least engagingly make contact against a recessed surface of the grooved channel. The grooved channel has a depth and includes at a least one sidewall extending along the depth. The sidewall includes at least one section that angularly extends from the interior surface to a point recessed from the interior surface disposed on the sidewall along the depth. | 05-09-2013 |
Kurt Paul Seifert, Cortland, OH US
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20140033530 | METHOD OF FORMING A CONTACT ELEMENT INCLUDING A HELICAL GROOVE DEFINED IN AN INTERNAL SURFACE - An electrically-conducting contact element includes a section of the contact element defining an aperture. The section is configured to receive a wire cable within the aperture for attachment thereto. The section includes an internal surface with at least one groove having sharp edges formed therein. A wire assembly that includes the electrically-conducting contact and a method to construct the electrically-conducting contact are also presented. The method includes a step of providing the contact element and forming a sharp edge on the internal surface of the contact element. A further step in the method includes altering material on the internal surface of the contact element by a forming means. The forming means may be one of milling, rifling, machining, cutting, indenting, or stamping. A wire assembly and a vehicular electrical wiring harness that respectively include the contact element are also presented. | 02-06-2014 |
20150027777 | METHOD OF CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL TO AN ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND A WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - A method of connecting an electrical wire cable having a plurality of uninsulated wire strands to an electrical terminal is presented. The method includes the steps of crimping an electrical wire cable within a crimping feature of an electrical terminal having wire strands protruding from the crimping feature and fusing the wire strands of protruding portion, or “wire brush” so that the wire strands are in intimate contact, thereby eliminating voids between individual wire strands of the wire brush. The wires may be fused by laser welding, soldering, or brazing. The method may be especially beneficial for wire strands having an insulative oxide layer, such as aluminum. The bonding reduces the resistance between the wire strands due to insulating oxide layers on the surface of the wire strands and inhibiting of corrosion by eliminating inter-strand gaps where electrolytes in solution may enter and cause galvanic corrosion. | 01-29-2015 |
20150118917 | TERMINATION ASSEMBLY FOR A SHIELDED CABLE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A method is provided for attaching a termination arrangement to a shielded cable which includes a conductive core, a core insulation layer, a conductive shield layer, and an outer insulation layer. A length of the outer insulation layer is removed to expose an end portion of the conductive shield layer and a length of the core insulation layer is removed to expose a portion of the conductive core. The termination assembly is provided having a terminal, a core crimp section in electrical communication with the terminal, and an inner ferrule section connected to the core crimp section. The core crimp section is positioned adjacent to the exposed conductive core and crimped around said conductive core in electrical contact therewith. The inner ferrule section is positioned adjacent to the exposed conductive shield layer and crimped around the core insulation layer. The core crimp section is separated from the inner ferrule section. | 04-30-2015 |
20150244159 | WIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A TERMINAL WITH AN ENCAPSULATED WIRE END - A wire cable assembly includes a terminal having a termination segment attached to an end of a wire cable, a connection segment configured to attach to a mating terminal, and a transition segment intermediate the termination segment and the connection segment. The transition segment of the terminal has a generally rectangular cross section and a recess defined in at least one distal edge and preferably both distal edges of the transition segment. The recess may alternatively be characterized as a concavity, notch, hollow, or indentation. A sealant is applied to the transition segment and a sleeve encloses at least a portion of the termination segment, the end of the wire cable, and at least a portion of the transition segment. The sealant fills the recess(es) and blocks a leak path between the sleeve and the distal edge. The sleeve may be a section of dual wall heat shrink tubing. | 08-27-2015 |
Kyle N Seifert, Garrisonburg, PA US
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20140148487 | ANTIMICROBIAL AMPHIPHILES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention is directed to compositions useful for antimicrobial applications. These compositions comprise amphiphilic compounds. | 05-29-2014 |
Lauren Seifert, Raleigh, NC US
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20130122143 | UTILIZATION OF NON-NUTRITIVE ADSORBENTS TO SEQUESTER MYCOTOXINS DURING EXTRACTION OF PROTEIN OR OTHER VALUE ADDED COMPONENTS FROM MYCOTOXIN CONTAMINATED CEREAL OR SEED OIL MEAL - A method for the removal of mycotoxins from cereal or oil seed meal that includes the use of a mycotoxin sequestrant to form a food grade composition for human consumption wherein said composition contains no more or less than an FDA approved level of mycotoxin for a human food product. | 05-16-2013 |
Lauren Seifert, Boonton, NJ US
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20110014319 | Utilization of Non-Nutritive Adsorbents to Sequester Mycotoxins During Extraction of Protein or Other Value Added Components From Mycotoxin Contaminated Cereal or Seed Oil Meal - A method for the removal of mycotoxins from cereal or oil seed meal that includes the use of a mycotoxin sequestrant to form a food grade composition for human consumption wherein said composition contains no more or less than an FDA approved level of mycotoxin for a human food product. | 01-20-2011 |
Mark E. Seifert, Menasha, WI US
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20100019028 | Affinity group bearer debit cards, and card systems - Systems and methods for transferring money internationally or domestically using conventional financial institution accounts and infrastructure for transfers but using non-conventional procedures to initiate the accounts. Such system comprises a non-financial-institution, non-employer, sponsor; single or multiple remitters, multiple funds recipients, a card processor; financial institution accounts for each remitter and each recipient. A remitter initiates a remittance account for himself, and a recipient account associated with a recipient. A debit card and PIN are linked to the recipient account. Multiple remitters can be affiliated with the sponsor, or a remitter can be the sponsor. The sponsor can be a non-profit. The system may track information into an account, and identify and record sources of funds transferred into the account. The debit card and PIN can access funds at a POS or ATM. Funds are transferred electronically between remitter and recipient accounts, and accessed using the debit card. | 01-28-2010 |
Martin Seifert, West Simsbury, CT US
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20080217520 | Optical Apparatus with Light Sensing - Optical apparatus comprising a generally closed housing defining an interior, an arrangement of optical elements in optical communication, the arrangement housed within the interior of the generally closed housing, and an optical sensor within the interior and arranged for sensing interior ambient light for monitoring an optical characteristic of the arrangement of optical elements. | 09-11-2008 |
20080267575 | Apparatus and Methods for Accommodating Loops of Optical Fiber - Disclosed is an optical apparatus ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090065959 | Method of Fabricating Optical Fiber - A method of making an optical fiber article can include providing an optical fiber including at least a core; providing a preform; and subsequent to the foregoing providing of the optical fiber and the preform, drawing the preform so as to dispose a region about the optical fiber. An optical fiber article can include a core; a pump cladding disposed about the core, the pump cladding for propagating pump light; and a second cladding disposed about the pump cladding, where the second cladding can provide a photonic bandgap for tending to confine pump light to a region about which the second cladding is disposed. The second cladding can comprise a plurality of layers including a first layer having a different optical property than a second layer, and the plurality of layers can be arranged as to provide the photonic bandgap effect. | 03-12-2009 |
20090129735 | OPTICAL FIBER HAVING REDUCED DEFECT DENSITY - An optical fiber comprising a multimode glass core having a diameter of at least 250 microns and an index of refraction and a polymer cladding having a thickness and contactingly surrounding a glass portion of the fiber so as to define an interface between the glass portion and the polymer cladding. The polymer cladding can have a first index of refraction that is less than the index of refraction. The fiber can comprise a density of less than 0.25 non-conforming regions having a diameter of 25 microns or greater per millimeter of length along the fiber, where each of the non-conforming regions is a region visible to the human eye under an optical microscope and having at least a portion thereof within a selected distance of the interface. The selected distance can be less than or equal to the thickness of the polymer cladding. The optical microscope can have a total magnification of about 200. The polymer cladding can be applied to at least a part of the optical fiber in at least a class 1000 environment. Methods of using optical fibers, including receiving with an optical fiber optical energy from a source and guiding the optical energy with the optical fiber, wherein the optical energy comprises at least one of 1) pulses each comprising a peak power of at least 10 kW, 2) an average power of at least 50 Watts, or 3) an average power density of at least 2.9 kW/cm | 05-21-2009 |
20160049766 | Optical Fiber System Having a Remote Power Module - The present invention relates generally to high brightness optical fiber systems and, more particularly to optical fiber systems | 02-18-2016 |
Michael Seifert, Southlake, TX US
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20130274961 | Self Tuning Vibration Isolation System - A system and method to isolate vibrations from a vibrating structure. The system includes an adjustable vibration isolator that creates a reacting force matching the vibratory force of the vibrating structure. The method includes continuously monitoring the reacting force and vibratory force with a sensor system operably associated with a control unit having an algorithm to determine if adjustment of the vibration isolator is required. If required, the control unit commands a driver to selectively adjust the vibration isolator. | 10-17-2013 |
20130282204 | Self Tuning Vibration Absorber - A system and method to adjustably create a reacting force in response to a vibrating force of a vibrating structure. The system includes an adjustable vibration absorber that creates a range of reacting forces. The method includes continuously monitoring the reacting force and the vibrating force with a sensor system operably associated with a control unit having an algorithm to determine if adjustment of the vibration absorber is required. If required, the control unit commands a driver to selectively adjust the vibration absorber such that the reacting force equals the vibrating force. | 10-24-2013 |
20140207332 | Measurement of Coupling Misalignment of a Driveshaft - According to one embodiment, a system for measuring coupling misalignment of a rotorcraft drive shaft includes a reference device and a sensor. The sensor is configured to receive a signal from the reference device indicative of a distance between the reference device and the sensor. The reference device and the sensor are configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a flexible coupling coupled to the drive shaft and disposed between the engine and the pylon. The flexible coupling is configured to rotate with the drive shaft and comprises a flexure portion configured to flex in response to a difference in alignment between the engine and the pylon. A misalignment measurement system may be configured to generate a misalignment value in response to the signal. | 07-24-2014 |
20150041584 | ACTIVE VENT AND RE-INFLATION SYSTEM FOR A CRASH ATTENTUATION AIRBAG - A crash attenuation system has an airbag inflatable generally adjacent to an exterior of the aircraft. The system includes a gas generator in fluid communication with an interior of the airbag. The system also includes a vent system having a vent passage supported by the aircraft, the vent passage being configured to allow gas to escape from within the airbag during an impact to a second set of airbags for flotation. The vent system also includes an actuator door for sealing the vent passage, thereby preventing gas from leaving the airbag. The actuator door is actuated by an actuator, the actuator being in fluid communication with the gas generator through an actuator duct. The system operates such that deployment of gas from the gas generator causes the actuator to inflate, thereby causing the actuator door to seal the vent passage. The gas generator is configured to re-inflate the airbag after the actuator door seals the vent passage. | 02-12-2015 |
Michael Seifert, Clayton, MO US
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20140199781 | NON-INVASIVE METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING CHRONIC ORGAN TRANSPLANT REJECTION - Presented herein are methods of diagnosing or assessing an individual at increased risk of developing chronic rejection, or chronic allograft vasculopathy, based on analysis the individual's biomarker profile. | 07-17-2014 |
Michael Lee Seifert, Ontario, CA US
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20090094767 | Apparatus for cleaning and maintenance of golf equipment - An apparatus for maintaining shoe cleats and cleaning the face of golf club heads that has an elongated brush mounted on a stem emanating from a first side of a brush unit and a plurality of bristles emanating from a second side of the brush unit. When not in use, the elongated brush stores in a storage cavity that is part of a separate cleat removal fixture. The cleat removal fixture and brush unit a held together by a friction fitting. | 04-16-2009 |
Michael S. Seifert, Southlake, TX US
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20130105621 | PYLON MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION | 05-02-2013 |
Michael Scott Seifert, Southlake, TX US
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20160039515 | Tail Spar Spring - According to one embodiment, an empennage attachment system features an aft attachment mechanism and a forward attachment system. The aft attachment mechanism is configured to be coupled to a tail section of a body of an aircraft and to an empennage proximate to an aft spar of the empennage. The aft attachment mechanism defines a pitch axis such that the aft attachment mechanism allows the empennage to rotate about the pitch axis. The forward attachment system is configured to be coupled to the tail section of the body and to the empennage proximate to a forward spar of the empennage. The forward attachment system is configured to restrict rotation of the empennage about the pitch axis to an allowable range of motion. | 02-11-2016 |
Michael Thomas Seifert, Mercer Island, WA US
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20100324959 | Processing Shipment Status Events - Disclosed are various embodiments for processing shipment status events. An instance of a first event is obtained from a carrier. The instance of the first event is associated with a shipment in transit with the carrier, and the first event is associated with a set of first events used by the carrier to describe shipment status. The instance of the first event is mapped to an instance of a second event. The second event is associated with a set of second events, each describing a shipment status and being normalized with respect to sets of first events associated with multiple carriers. At least one action based at least in part on the instance of the second event is implemented. | 12-23-2010 |
Norbert Seifert, Beaverton, OR US
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20090003111 | Noise accommodating information storing apparatus - An apparatus including a plurality of semiconductor devices coupled via a plurality of circuit paths to store information. Selected circuit paths of the plurality of circuit paths present increased resistance, the increased resistance being sufficient to cooperate with capacitance present in the apparatus to establish a resistive-capacitive (RC) time constant in the selected circuit paths. The RC time constant being appropriate to accommodate a noise signal having a predetermined duration without the apparatus losing stored information. | 01-01-2009 |
20090085627 | Soft error rate hardened latch - A latch is provided that includes a first inverter, a second inverter, a first latch circuit and a second latch circuit. The first inverter to receive the first clock signal from an input port and to provide a clock signal. The second inverter to receive the first clock signal from the input port and to provide a clock signal. The first latch circuit is to store data and to receive a clock signal from the second inverter. The second latch circuit is further to store data and to receive a clock signal from the first inverter. | 04-02-2009 |
Norbert R. Seifert, Beaverton, OR US
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20140237213 | HIGH DOSE RADIATION DETECTOR - Described is a processor comprising: a plurality of radiation detectors; a first logic unit to receive outputs from the plurality of radiation detectors, the logic unit to generate an output according to the received outputs, the output of the first logic unit indicating whether the processor was exposed to incoming radiations; and a second logic unit to receive the output from the first logic unit, and to cause the processor to perform an action according to the output from the first logic unit. | 08-21-2014 |
Paul S. Seifert, Oregon House, CA US
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20100222803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DE-ENDOTHELIALIZATION - Apparatus and methods for treating a wall of an aneurysm formed in a vessel includes introducing a tubular member into the body lumen until a distal end of the tubular member is located within the aneurysm. A fluid is delivered via a lumen of the tubular member into the aneurysm to at least partially de-endothelialize the wall of the aneurysm, thereby causing an endothelium of the wall to generate fibrous tissue to strengthen the wall of the aneurysm. | 09-02-2010 |
Paul Steven Seifert, Oregon House, CA US
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20160066921 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT OF ANEURYSMS USING EMBOLIC ePTFE - An embolic occlusion device for the treatment of aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The ePTFE permits ingrowth of cells with connective tissue deposition to promote adherence of the aneurysm wall to the embolic device thereby preventing continued growth or re-growth of the aneurysm as well as blocking blood flow into an aneurysm. An occlusion device is also described which comprises an embolic element and a polymeric pre-formed component. | 03-10-2016 |
Robert D. Seifert, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090322937 | SEALED CAMERA ASSEMBLY AND HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM THEREFOR - Sealed camera apparatus may include a generally closed chamber having at least one transparent window provided therein. A video camera mounted within the generally closed chamber receives light transmitted through the at least one transparent window. A radio transmitter mounted within the generally closed chamber is operatively associated with the video camera. A heat conduit having a first end and a second end extends through an opening provided in the generally closed chamber so that the first end of the heat conduit is located interior to the generally closed chamber and so that the second end of the heat conduit is located exterior to the generally closed chamber. The first end of said heat conduit is in thermal contact with at least a portion of the radio transmitter so that heat from the radio transmitter is transferred to the heat conduit. A heat sink mounted to the second end of the heat conduit dissipates heat from the transmitter and conducted through the heat conduit. | 12-31-2009 |
Robert J. Seifert, Racine, WI US
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20110314020 | CHEMICAL ADDITIVE INGREDIENT PALETTE - Disclosed are methods for developing authorized chemical palettes for formulating products with reduced adverse environmental and/or health concerns, and advising the public to a greater extent regarding the ingredients of products formulated using these palettes. Also disclosed are computer systems to implement such methods. | 12-22-2011 |
Robyn Seifert, Norwood, NY US
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20120000076 | COLOR AND CUT CRAFT SCISSORS SYSTEMS - A device for simultaneously cutting and coloring a craft item which comprises a first cutting blade having a first handle, a set of apertures, an outside inclined surface and an inside planar surface; a second cutting blade having a second handle; a reservoir containing a coloring substance; a coloring-substance-distributor; and at least one connection tube in communication with the set of apertures, the reservoir and the coloring-substance-distributor. The first cutting blade is pivotally mounted relative to the second cutting blade. The reservoir and the coloring-substance-distributor are connected via the connection tube which communicates the coloring substance such that the coloring substance may be deposited on the craft item during a cutting activity. The coloring-substance-distributor is activated via sliding the first cutting blade and the second cutting blade against each other and creating a wicking capillary movement of the coloring substance onto the craft item. | 01-05-2012 |
Scott C. Seifert, Buffalo, NY US
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20140022611 | Cylindrical Object Scanner - A scanner for scanning an object having a circumferential surface comprising a housing with a glass pane defining an internal area containing a camera assembly configured to scan the circumferential surface of an object, and a carriage assembly to rotatably move the object across the glass pane of the scanner. | 01-23-2014 |
Stephen Donald Seifert, Marshall, MI US
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20090300617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GENERATING AND MANAGING COMPUTING TASKS - A method, computer program product, and system of managing computing tasks includes storing at least one build information element within at least one attribute of a configuration management tool A computing task is generated from within the configuration management tool based upon, at least in part, the at least one build information element. The computing task is initiated from within the configuration management tool. The computing task is deployed on a computing device. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven Hale Seifert, Chino, CA US
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20090094767 | Apparatus for cleaning and maintenance of golf equipment - An apparatus for maintaining shoe cleats and cleaning the face of golf club heads that has an elongated brush mounted on a stem emanating from a first side of a brush unit and a plurality of bristles emanating from a second side of the brush unit. When not in use, the elongated brush stores in a storage cavity that is part of a separate cleat removal fixture. The cleat removal fixture and brush unit a held together by a friction fitting. | 04-16-2009 |
Thomas Seifert, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090173392 | Continuous Gas Service Restoration and Meter Change-Out System - An assembly for maintaining flow between an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The assembly may include a first plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit, and a second plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit. The assembly may also include a bag connectable to the first and second plates and having at least one glove port. The assembly may also include a collar configured to connect the bag to the first and second plates at a perimeter formed by the first and second plates when positioned in engagement with the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit. | 07-09-2009 |
20110100482 | CONTINUOUS GAS SERVICE RESTORATION AND METER CHANGE-OUT SYSTEM - An assembly for maintaining flow between an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The assembly may include a first plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit, and a second plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit. The assembly may also include a first connecting member coupled to the first plate and the second plate, a bag having at least one glove port coupled to a second connecting member, and means for connecting the first connecting member to the second connecting member. | 05-05-2011 |
Thomas J. Seifert, Mount Juliet, TN US
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20080291643 | Apparatus and methods for mounting and retaining power monitoring systems - A system for mounting and retaining an electronic device in an opening in a door or panel comprises a power monitoring device for monitoring characteristics of the power transmitted through one or more power lines. An apparatus is coupled to the power monitoring device and is adapted to secure the power monitoring device within the panel opening by engaging at least one surface of the panel. The power monitoring device may include a meter base and a display module. The combined meter base/display module assembly or remote-mounted display module may be mounted and retained in the door or panel opening. | 11-27-2008 |
William K. Seifert, Littleton, CO US
Wolfgang Seifert US
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20140063510 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VEHICLE MEASUREMENT - A method for determining the rolling radius of a wheel, of a motor vehicle on a road surface, including: projecting a light pattern onto the wheel and road surface; recording a light pattern reflected by the wheel and road surface using an image recording device; determining 3D coordinates of points of the reflected light pattern; identifying points of the reflected light pattern of the wheel; identifying points of the reflected light pattern of the road surface; determining the position of the center of rotation of the wheel from the reflected light pattern points identified as belonging to the wheel; determining the position of the road surface from the reflected light pattern points identified as belonging to the road surface; determining the rolling radius on the contact surface of the wheel as the distance between the center of rotation of the wheel and the position of the road surface. | 03-06-2014 |