Ward, US
Aaron J. Ward, Oshkosh, WI US
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20110195618 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Battery Performance in Hybrid Marine Propulsion Systems - A hybrid propulsion system has an internal combustion engine and an electric motor that each selectively powers a marine propulsor to propel a marine vessel. A plurality of batteries discharges current to power the motor. A controller is programmed to aggregate the recharge and/or discharge limits of plurality of batteries and then operate the system according to a method that preferably prevents internal fault and disconnection of batteries in the plurality. | 08-11-2011 |
Allan Ward, Durham, NC US
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20100289109 | SCHOTTKY DIODES CONTAINING HIGH BARRIER METAL ISLANDS IN A LOW BARRIER METAL LAYER AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Fabrication of a Schottky diodes may include providing a Schottky contact layer containing a low barrier metal layer with spaced apart high barrier metal islands therein on a first surface of a substrate. A diode contact is formed on a second surface of the substrate that is opposite to the first surface. Formation of the Schottky contact layer may include providing a liquid mixture of a high barrier metal and a low barrier metal on the first surface of the substrate. Temperature and/or relative concentrations of the high and low barrier metals in the liquid mixture may be controlled to cause regions of the high barrier metal to solidify within the liquid mixture and agglomerate to form the spaced apart high barrier metal islands while inhibiting solidification of the low barrier metal. The temperature and relative concentrations may then be controlled to cause the low barrier metal to solidify and form the low barrier metal layer containing the high barrier metal islands. | 11-18-2010 |
20130134433 | Metallization structure for high power microelectronic devices - A semiconductor device structure is disclosed that includes a wide-bandgap semiconductor portion selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide and the Group III nitrides. An interconnect structure is made to the semiconductor portion, and the interconnect structure includes at least two diffusion barrier layers alternating with two respective high electrical conductivity layers. The diffusion barrier layers have a coefficient of thermal expansion different from and lower than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the high electrical conductivity layers. The difference in the respective coefficients of thermal expansions are large enough to constrain the expansion of the high conductivity layers but less than a difference that would create a strain between adjacent layers that would exceed the bond strength between the layers. | 05-30-2013 |
A. Trent Ward, Kuna, ID US
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20080299878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE OF SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A chemical-mechanical polishing machine and associated methods are disclosed. One embodiment of the machine includes a polishing pad, a wafer carrier corresponding to the polishing pad and configured to carry a semiconductor wafer, and a transfer station proximate to the polishing pad for holding the wafer during loading and/or unloading. At least one of the wafer carrier and the transfer station is configured to dissipate electrostatic charge from the wafer. | 12-04-2008 |
Benjamin Ward, Park City, UT US
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20080318223 | LARGE DELETIONS IN HUMAN BRCA1 GENE AND USE THEREOF - Large deletions have been identified in the BRCA1 gene in patients. The large deletions predispose the patients to breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Thus, methods for detecting the genetic variants are provided which can be used in detecting a predisposition to cancer. | 12-25-2008 |
20080318224 | LARGE DELETIONS IN HUMAN BRCA1 GENE AND USE THEREOF - Large deletions have been identified in the BRCA1 gene in patients. The large deletions predispose the patients to breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Thus, methods for detecting the genetic variants are provided which can be used in detecting a predisposition to cancer. | 12-25-2008 |
Bill G. Ward, North Windham, CT US
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20090205803 | Heating system using otherwise wasted heat and method of use - A flexible heat exchanger is incorporated into a ridge vent to form an assembly. The heat exchanger operates by collecting thermal energy (heat) from heated air exhausting from the attic space via the ridge vent. Air in the attic space is typically heated by the solar energy falling on the roof. Heat from this air is transferred through the wall of heat exchange tubes integrated into the ridge vent. The flow of heated air around the outside of the tubes is driven by the column of heated air that forms in the attic space, similar to the draft in a chimney. The chimney effect in the attic space circulates the flow of outside air into the soffit vents through the attic space where it is heated and then exhausted out the ridge vent, passing by and around the tubes before it exits. | 08-20-2009 |
20100269343 | Method for Manufacture of Integrated Ridge Vent and Heat Exchanger - A flexible heat exchanger is incorporated into a ridge vent to form an assembly. The heat exchanger operates by collecting thermal energy (heat) from heated air exhausting from the attic space via the ridge vent. Air in the attic space is typically heated by the solar energy falling on the roof. Heat from this air is transferred through the wall of heat exchange tubes integrated into the ridge vent. The flow of heated air around the outside of the tubes is driven by the column of heated air that forms in the attic space, similar to the draft in a chimney. The chimney effect in the attic space circulates the flow of outside air into the soffit vents through the attic space where it is heated and then exhausted out the ridge vent, passing by and around the tubes before it exits. | 10-28-2010 |
Billy W. Ward, Boyce, LA US
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20110240853 | ION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the ion sources, systems and methods can exhibit relatively little undesired vibration and/or can sufficiently dampen undesired vibration. This can enhance performance (e.g., increase reliability, stability and the like). In certain embodiments, the ion sources, systems and methods can enhance the ability to make tips having desired physical attributes (e.g., the number of atoms on the apex of the tip). This can enhance performance (e.g., increase reliability, stability and the like). | 10-06-2011 |
20120057015 | SCAN METHOD - In general, in one aspect, the disclosure features a method and system for imaging of samples, for example, imaging samples with charged particles. | 03-08-2012 |
20120141693 | ION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145896 | GAS DELIVERY IN A MICROSCOPE SYSTEM - Disclosed are systems and methods for applying a voltage gradient to a gas delivery system, delivering a gas through a length of the gas delivery system having the voltage gradient, the gas having a pressure-distance product of less than about 1×010 | 06-14-2012 |
20120241640 | ION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the ion sources, systems and methods can exhibit relatively little undesired vibration and/or can sufficiently dampen undesired vibration. This can enhance performance (e.g., increase reliability, stability and the like). | 09-27-2012 |
20130256532 | ION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the ion sources, systems and methods can exhibit relatively little undesired vibration and/or can sufficiently dampen undesired vibration. This can enhance performance (e.g., increase reliability, stability and the like). In certain embodiments, the ion sources, systems and methods can enhance the ability to make tips having desired physical attributes (e.g., the number of atoms on the apex of the tip). This can enhance performance (e.g., increase reliability, stability and the like). | 10-03-2013 |
20140306121 | ION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. | 10-16-2014 |
Bobby Earl Ward, Pollocksville, NC US
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20100029450 | Crunch ball rotator tension bar exerciser - rotating and tension bar exerciser in which it's movements are controlled by a 360 degree rotating bearing section which connects rotating balls and spindles to each handle of the bar. Using the rotation of the exerciser will causes the body to rotate in ways which otherwise could not be obtained. | 02-04-2010 |
Bradley G. Ward, Henderson, NV US
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20100230896 | Game balls bearing multiple game indicia and games played therewith - A game ball has two different game indicia associated therewith. One or more of such game balls may be part of a set of game balls, such as a set of balls used to play a bingo, keno or lottery game where the game indicia may comprise numbers used to play lottery or keno, or combinations of letters and numbers for play of a bingo game. Compared to game balls bearing a single game indicia, selection of a game ball bearing multiple game indicia presents a player with an increased or bonus matching opportunity. The game balls may be physical elements or be electronic representations, such as displayed images, thereof. | 09-16-2010 |
20120068406 | GAME BALLS BEARING MULTIPLE GAME INDICIA AND GAMES PLAYED THEREWITH - A game ball has two different game indicia associated therewith. One or more of such game balls may be part of a set of game balls, such as a set of balls used to play a bingo, keno or lottery game where the game indicia may comprise numbers used to play lottery or keno, or combinations of letters and numbers for play of a bingo game. Compared to game balls bearing a single game indicia, selection of a game ball bearing multiple game indicia presents a player with an increased or bonus matching opportunity. The game balls may be physical elements or be electronic representations, such as displayed images, thereof. | 03-22-2012 |
Bradley Keith Ward, Little Rock, AR US
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20090261135 | Energy gel pack clamping fixture - The energy gel pack clamping fixture is a device used for fixably securing multiple gel packs in a central and convenient location about the horizontal tube member just behind the handlebar stem of bicycles. The fixture includes a central rail flame having an arrangement of integrally molded compression gland grooves and mounting tabs on both ends where adjustable cable tie wraps secure the rail about the tube member. A gel pack is secured about the rail frame by positioning the tear-off tab over the gland depression such that the tearing axis lies along the lateral edge of the gland. A snap clamp piece is oriented and pressed about the top of the tear-off tab then forcibly inserted into the mating gland while deforming the tab in place. The snap clamp piece locks in place when deflectable insertion tab arms become seated beneath the lower edge of the rail flame receiving slots. In this manner, repeated for each of multiple packs, the fixture facilitates central mounting and tear opening of energy gel packs in a repeatable and quick fashion. | 10-22-2009 |
Brian Ward, Park City, UT US
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20110217713 | Biomarkers For The Identification, Monitoring, And Treatment Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) - This present invention compositions and methods of treating, diagnosing, prognosing cancer and methods of accessing/monitoring the responsiveness of a cancer cell to a therapeutic compound. | 09-08-2011 |
Bryan Ward, Olathe, KS US
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20100275542 | One Piece Hip and Ridge Shingle - The invention provides a one piece shingle for use on roof ridges and hips. Shingles of the invention are preferably formed from synthetic materials and preferably comprise a blend of high and low molecular weight polyethylene resins. The unique blend of materials provides a shingle that is both strong while retaining sufficient flexibility to permit the shingle to bend to accommodate a variety of pitches at a ridge or hip. Unique features of the shape and structure of the shingle also make it particularly suited to hip and ridge applications. Furthermore, methods of manufacturing hip and ridge shingles are also disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
Christine K. Ward, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20100158877 | TREATMENT OF LUNG AND PULMONARY DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Compositions and methods of using cells derived from umbilical cord tissue to stimulate and support lung tissue angiogenesis, to improve blood flow to lung tissue, to regenerate, repair, and improve lung tissue damaged by lung disease, disorder and/or injury, and to protect lung tissue from damage caused by lung disease, disorder and/or injury in a patient. | 06-24-2010 |
Connie Ward, Hamilton, MT US
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20110136167 | Variants of glycoside hydrolases - The present invention relates to variants of a parent glycoside hydrolase, comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 21, 94, 157, 205, 206, 247, 337, 350, 373, 383, 438, 455, 467, and 486 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and optionally further comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2 a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the variants have glycoside hydrolase activity. The present invention also relates to nucleotide sequences encoding the variant glycoside hydrolases and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleotide sequences. | 06-09-2011 |
20130130353 | Variants of Glycoside Hydrolases - The present invention relates to variants of a parent glycoside hydrolase, comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 21, 94, 157, 205, 206, 247, 337, 350, 373, 383, 438, 455, 467, and 486 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and optionally further comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2 a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the variants have glycoside hydrolase activity. The present invention also relates to nucleotide sequences encoding the variant glycoside hydrolases and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleotide sequences. | 05-23-2013 |
20150056664 | Variants of Glycoside Hydrolases - The present invention relates to variants of a parent glycoside hydrolase, comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 21, 94, 157, 205, 206, 247, 337, 350, 373, 383, 438, 455, 467, and 486 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and optionally further comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2 a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the variants have glycoside hydrolase activity. The present invention also relates to nucleotide sequences encoding the variant glycoside hydrolases and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleotide sequences. | 02-26-2015 |
Daniel Ward, Asheville, NC US
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20090053044 | Vtg Mechanism Assembly Using Wave Spring - The present invention is a turbocharger unit ( | 02-26-2009 |
20100008767 | SPHERICAL THRUST BEARING SYSTEM FOR TURBOCHARGERS - A turbocharger thrust bearing assembly, which maintains a constant relationship between the thrust faces, for example by use of gimbal or spherical segment geometry. Spherical geometry, while more difficult to manufacture than that of a flat thrust bearing, provides a more constant relationship between the thrust pads and thrust washers than is possible with a typical flat thrust bearing. As a consequence of this more constant relationship the thrust bearing operates with less oil flow, which ultimately may reduce vehicle emissions. | 01-14-2010 |
David A. Ward, Jackson, TN US
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20090018795 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPRATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising a weaker of two sets of opposing muscles of a person moving an implement, such as a golf club, wherein, if the two sets of opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the two sets of opposing muscles would desirably apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. In various embodiments, the invention provides methods for training the opposing sets of muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish a useful or recreational function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, where the difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the muscle trainer is being urged by the stronger or dominating set of muscles; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the weaker or non-dominating set of muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating set of muscles. | 01-15-2009 |
20130005496 | Multi-Rotor Apparatus and Method for Motion Sculpting - A reversibly attachable muscle trainer includes a multi-arm structure with motion sensors and force generators for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement so as to maintain an ideal movement. When attached to the implement, the muscle trainer trains the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way. While the person moves the implement with the muscle trainer attached, a processor receives signals from the motion sensors and determines differences between the actual implement motion and an ideal implement motion. The difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the implement. The processor activates the force generators to apply external forces to the implement to urge the implement in various types of training force directions. | 01-03-2013 |
20130150174 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement. If the opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the opposing muscles would apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. The methods train the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish the function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, the difference indicating a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the muscle trainer; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the non-dominating muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating muscles. | 06-13-2013 |
David C. Ward, Las Vegas, NV US
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20080299077 | ISOLATION AND GROWTH OF STEM CELLS FROM HEMANGIOMAS - The present invention describes stem cells and progenitor cells derived from hemangiomas, including testing of angiogenic inhibitors using these cells. The invention as described is useful in providing a process to culture and propagate hemangioma stem cells and generate xenograft models to develop treatments for infantile hemangiomas and other types of vascular lesions. | 12-04-2008 |
20100311047 | Identification Of Cancer Protein Biomarkers Using Proteomic Techniques - The claimed invention describes methods to diagnose or aid in the diagnosis of cancer. The claimed methods are based on the identification of biomarkers which are particularly well suited to discriminate between cancer subjects and healthy subjects. These biomarkers were identified using a unique and novel screening method described herein. The biomarkers identified herein can also be used in the prognosis and monitoring of cancer. The invention comprises the use of leptin, prolactin, OPN and IGF-II for diagnosing, prognosis and monitoring of ovarian cancer. | 12-09-2010 |
20120117672 | ISOLATION AND GROWTH OF STEM CELLS FROM HEMANGIOMAS - The present invention describes stem cells and progenitor cells derived from hemangiomas, including testing of angiogenic inhibitors using these cells. The invention as described is useful in providing a process to culture and propagate hemangioma stem cells and generate xenograft models to develop treatments for infantile hemangiomas and other types of vascular lesions. | 05-10-2012 |
David Christopher Ward, Appleton, WI US
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20090061177 | METHOD OF PRINTING USING HIGH PERFORMANCE TWO-COMPONENT REACTIVE INKS AND COATINGS WITH FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESSES - A printed article prepared by a flexographic printing process by applying a coating or ink that contains materials that are highly reactive with hydroxyl groups to an article substrate using a flexographic roller or plate made of non-polar polymers and optionally impregnated with silicone. In addition, a flexographic process for preparing a printed article by pattern applying more than one type of coating onto an article substrate. Unique patterns are laser engraved onto non-polar polymeric flexographic rollers/plates that may be impregnated with silicone, to preferably each coat different portions of the article substrate surface. | 03-05-2009 |
David D. Ward, Somerset, WI US
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20080212610 | Communication techniques and generic layer 3 automatic switching protection - In one embodiment, software code in a respective computer system such as one or more data communication devices establishes multiple layer 2 network links between a first data communication device and a second data communication device. The first data communication device and the second data communication device include corresponding layer 3 interfaces enabling layer 3 network communications over each of the multiple layer 2 network links. The first and second data communication devices route traffic over one (e.g., a primary layer 2 link) of the multiple layer 2 network links using the layer 3 network communications. The private links are media independent. Upon detection of a failure associated with the primary layer 2 link, the data communication devices can automatically switch to sending traffic over a backup link of the multiple layer 2 network links without disrupting publicly advertised routing topology information. | 09-04-2008 |
20080253381 | Pseudowire load balancing - In one embodiment, a communications distribution process maintains at least two pseudowires through a network such that the pseudowires share a burden of delivering data through the network. The communications distribution process receives feedback data concerning operation of each pseudowire. The communications distribution process utilizes the feedback data to distribute communications to the common destination across each of the pseudowires. Additionally, the communications distribution process utilizes the feedback to establish at least one new pseudowire, in addition to the first pseudowire and the second pseudowire, for transmission of data traffic. | 10-16-2008 |
20110167418 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING NEW NETWORK ELEMENT SOFTWARE VERSIONS IN AN ELEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT UPGRADING - A method and apparatus for configuring an element management system server (an EMS server) to support new network element service application versions without upgrading the EMS server software is provided. The EMS stores base version data that describes the data model of a first version of a service application installed on a network element. When a second version of the service application is available, incremental version data describing changes to the data model from the first version to the second version is obtained and stored. In response to receiving a client request involving a service application on a particular network element, the EMS may apply incremental version data, associated with the version of the service application installed on the particular network element, to the base version data to form merged version data that describes the data model of the version of the service application installed on the particular network element. | 07-07-2011 |
20110213890 | METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF A CONTROLLED FAILOVER OF A BORDER GATEWAY PROTOCOL SPEAKER - A method and apparatus for recovering from a controlled failover of a BGP speaker is provided. A user sends, to a network element, a request to switch a designation of an active Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) speaker of the network element from a first BGP speaker to a second BGP speaker. After receiving the request, the network element pauses operation of a transport for BGP. Routing data, which describes a state of a first routing information base (RIB) maintained by the active BGP speaker, is transferred from the first BGP speaker to the second BGP speaker. Thereafter, the first BGP speaker may instruct the second BGP speaker to become the active BGP speaker. After the second BGP speaker becomes the active BGP speaker, the second BGP speaker resumes operation of the BGP transport. | 09-01-2011 |
20140211629 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING OUT-OF-RESOURCES (OOR) CONDITIONS IN A DATA NETWORK - A system and method for advertising out-of-resources (OOR) conditions for entities, such as nodes, line cards and data links, in a manner that does not involve using a maximum cost to indicate the entity is “out-of-resources.” According to the technique, an OOR condition for an entity is advertised in one or more type-length-value (TLV) objects contained in an advertisement message. The advertisement message is flooded to nodes on a data network to inform them of the entity's OOR condition. Head-end nodes that process the advertisement message may use information contained in the TLV object to determine a path for a new label switched path (LSP) that does not include the entity associated with the OOR condition. | 07-31-2014 |
Diane M. Ward, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100292147 | IDENTIFICATION OF THE HEPCIDIN BINDING SITE ON FERROPORTIN - The invention relates to materials and procedures for the use of the hepcidin binding domain (HBD) on ferroportin. A 20 amino acid peptide of the HBD was synthesized and shown to recapitulate the characteristics and specificity of hepcidin binding to cell surface ferroportin. The affinity of hepcidin for the HBD peptide permits a rapid, sensitive assay of hepcidin in biological fluids. | 11-18-2010 |
Don Ward, Satsuma, AL US
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20100232888 | Pole Setting Device And System - A device for setting poles into the ground utilizing a fluid is disclosed. The device is connected to a source fluid, such as water. The device also includes a fluid pump. The inlet of the pump is connected to the source of fluid and the output is connected through a conduit to a pole setting device. The output from the pump is high volume. The pole setting device includes a manifold which distributes the high volume fluid to at least two conduits that are substantially vertically oriented with respect to the pole. After the pole has been set into the ground the pole setting device can be removed from the ground and the pole and used to set another pole in the ground. Nozzles can be optionally located at the outlet end of each of the conduits. | 09-16-2010 |
Donald Ward, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20090238923 | VARIANTS OF BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS ALPHA-AMYLASE WITH INCREASED THERMOSTABILITY AND/OR DECREASED CALCIUM DEPENDENCE - Variants of | 09-24-2009 |
Donald E. Ward, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20090252828 | ALPHA-AMYLASE VARIANTS WITH ALTERED PROPERTIES - Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto. | 10-08-2009 |
20090253191 | USE OF RHIZOPUS AMYLASES IN GRANULAR STARCH HYDROLYSIS - Described are compositions and methods relating to granular starch hydrolysis. Exemplary used for the compositions and methods are for ethanol production. | 10-08-2009 |
20130011882 | ALPHA-AMYLASE VARIANTS WITH ALTERED PROPERTIES - Disclosed are compositions comprising variants of alpha-amylase that have alpha-amylase activity and which exhibit altered properties relative to a parent AmyS-like alpha-amylase from which they are derived. The compositions comprise an additional enzyme such as a phytase. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions, and kits related thereto. | 01-10-2013 |
Donald W. Ward, Fort Madison, IA US
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20110245078 | SEED COATING COMPOSITION - The invention pertains to a seed coating composition comprising a certain latex binder and/or graft polymer dispersant. The seed coating composition imparts good color to treated seeds, has excellent durability, and is non-sticky after application to allow for smooth flow of coated seed in planting equipment. | 10-06-2011 |
Eric A. Ward, Knoxville, TN US
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20090247968 | Medical Suction System - A disposable liner/lid system useable with a rigid canister and having an adhesive seal to provide improved sealing characteristics and effectively reduce the likelihood of spillage and leakage. The liner includes a flange and the lid includes adhesive that is secured to the interior of the lid and the flange of the liner when installed to provide a seal. | 10-01-2009 |
20130305636 | Wall Entry Tunnel for a Pet Door - A wall entry tunnel for use with a pet door. The wall entry tunnel extends through a structural feature and forms an enclosed passageway connecting the interior and exterior frames of a pet door. The length of the wall entry tunnel adjusts to fit structural features of various thicknesses. The wall entry tunnel includes modular components that facilitate compact packaging and are readily assembled to construct the enclosed passageway with a perimeter sized to match the size of the pet door opening. | 11-21-2013 |
Eric B. Ward, Westminster, MD US
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20110126385 | Security Clasp - One aspect of the present invention includes a first component that includes a solid body including a first and second aperture, a lip, and a groove. Also included is a second component that also includes an aperture corresponding to the first aperture of the first component. The second component is preferably operatively connected to and slidingly engageable with the first component. Finally, a third component is also included having a first end movably connected to the first component and a second free end operable to be engaged with the second aperture formed in the first component. When the free end of the third component is positioned within the second aperture of the first component, and when the second component is engaged with the lip and the groove of the first component, a flange of the second component prevents the free end of the third component from being removed from the second aperture of the first component. | 06-02-2011 |
Erick Ward, Anderson, SC US
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20110271450 | Collapsible Litter with Integrated Equipment Bag - A collapsible litter including a first flexible and elongated body support member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of flexible grab strap elements attached to the bottom surface of the body support member. The strap elements extend substantially beyond the surface of the body support member. A second flexible body support member, is disposed on the top of the first flexible elongated body support member, and covers a substantial portion of the first flexible elongated body support member. At least one edge of the second flexible body support member is affixed the top surface of the first flexible body support member forming a compartment with an opening for securing and transporting items such that the first and second body support members form a compartment for securing and transporting items. | 11-10-2011 |
E. Steven Ward, Knoxville, TN US
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20090247968 | Medical Suction System - A disposable liner/lid system useable with a rigid canister and having an adhesive seal to provide improved sealing characteristics and effectively reduce the likelihood of spillage and leakage. The liner includes a flange and the lid includes adhesive that is secured to the interior of the lid and the flange of the liner when installed to provide a seal. | 10-01-2009 |
Glen Ward, Tucson, AZ US
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20090017491 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples. | 01-15-2009 |
20140178858 | AUTOMATED HIGH VOLUME SLIDE PROCESSING SYSTEM - An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided. | 06-26-2014 |
20150031073 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples. | 01-29-2015 |
Gregory Ward, Muscle Shoals, AL US
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20090007374 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher is provided, comprising a tub member defining an opening and a door member configured to operably engage the tub member so as to cover the opening. A hinge portion is operably engaged with each of the tub member and the door member, wherein the respective hinge portions are pivotably secured together by a hinge pin so as to pivot about a substantially horizontal hinge axis. The door member hinge portion is over-center biased by a biasing member. A friction-reducing bushing is operably engaged with the hinge pin so as to isolate the hinge pin from direct contact with the door member hinge portion when the hinge portions are secured together. An associated method is also provided. | 01-08-2009 |
Gregory L. Ward, Bentonville, AR US
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20110035046 | Portable mail sorting and consolodating method and machine - A machine and process for presenting consolidated groups or batches of mail of a common address from pre-sorted or D.P.S. Distribution Point Sequence mail or any other machine-readable and address-sorted mail to a mail carrier for delivery to said common address. Whereby a portable machine is used in the delivery carriers vehicle which the carrier loads with D.P.S. mail. The mail pieces are conveyed through the machine past a bar code reader and a scanner operatively connected to a microprocessor operatively connected to a video monitor which displays the images of the mail pieces addresses to the carrier for confirmation of correct delivery. The microprocessor uses the bar code to determine the number of mail pieces to be delivered to each address by comparing the bar codes as each mail piece is conveyed through the machine. All bar codes for a given address are the same so the microprocessor sends all of the mail pieces which have the same bar code through to to the delivery receptacle for delivery by the carrier. When a different bar code than the previous bar code is conveyed across the bar code scanner, the conveying process stops until the carrier removes the mail pieces which all have the same bar code and the same address for delivery. At this time the machine automatically restarts the process. | 02-10-2011 |
Jack Bradford Ward, Tulsa, OK US
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20110319520 | Polyolefin Drag Reducing Agents Produced by Multiple Non-Cryogenic Grinding Stages - Fine particulate polymer drag reducing agents (DRAs) in bi-modal or multi-modal particle size distributions may be produced simply and efficiently without cryogenic temperatures. The grinding or pulverizing of polymer, e.g. non-porous poly(alpha-olefin) suitable for reducing drag in hydrocarbons may be achieved by the use of at least one liquid grinding aid and at least two grinding processors in series. The blades of the stators of the grinders are of different configuration so that granulated polymer fed to the first processor having relatively larger gaps between blades is ground to an intermediate size which is fed to the second processor having relatively smaller gaps between blades which grinds the polymer to a second, smaller size. A non-limiting example of a suitable liquid grinding aid includes a blend of propylene glycol, water and hexanol. Particulate DRA may be produced at a size of 300 microns or less in only two passes. | 12-29-2011 |
20130239465 | Cold Flow Improvement of Distillate Fuels Using Alpha-Olefin Compositions - The cold flow of middle distillate fuels may be improved by adding an effective improving amount of one or more alpha-olefin compositions. The compositions include, but are not necessarily limited to, polymers of alpha-olefins per se, copolymerized or grafted alpha-olefins with maleic anhydride, acrylic acid, vinyl acetate, alkyl acrylates, methacrylic acid, and/or alkyl methacrylates. These resulting copolymers or grafted polymers may be blended with alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins, which in turn may be blended with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer. In a non-limiting example, the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) may be synergistically improved as compared with the expected additive effect of using the components separately. | 09-19-2013 |
Jacqueline N. Ward, South Hero, VT US
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20110307087 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF RESCHEDULING MANUFACTURING RELEASES - Techniques are presented for rescheduling manufacturing releases. A plurality of release information elements are identified based on a first run of a first advanced planning system. The release information elements comprise dates of planned manufacturing release and quantity. The plurality of release information elements are sorted based on associated demand-likelihood factors and a plurality of sorting criteria. Swapping candidates are selected and swaps are performed based on the demand-likelihood factors and at least one swapping constraint. The plurality of release information elements are then fixed and output as results. A second run of an advanced planning system is optionally performed before output and may include stability features. | 12-15-2011 |
20130103456 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM STORAGE DEVICE FOR PRODUCTION PLANNING - Disclosed are embodiments of a production planning method, system and program storage device. The embodiments calculate and compare, in sequence, a first running cumulative sum of the average item quantity per a regular time interval for all demands within a specified time period and a second running cumulative sum of specific item quantities per the same regular interval for only high priority demands within the same time period. When a given entry in the first running cumulative sum is less than a corresponding entry in the second running cumulative sum, demand leveling is performed. Comparing and demand leveling are iteratively repeated until no entries in the first running cumulative sum, as updated, are less than corresponding entries in the second running cumulative sum. The results can then be used for production planning in order to achieve near-capacity manufacturing and meet at least the high priority customer demands. | 04-25-2013 |
James Drew Ward, Eads, TN US
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20080308242 | High Solids Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide - Storage-stable glyoxalated polyacrylamide polymers and high solids aqueous compositions formulated with them are described. These glyoxalated polyacrylamide compositions can be used as additives for papermaking, providing paper with good dry and temporary wet strength, and increasing papermaking de-watering rates. | 12-18-2008 |
James J. Ward, Stewartsville, NJ US
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20090004253 | Composite device for the repair or regeneration of tissue - The present invention is directed to composite devices comprising a tissue-engineering scaffold and an anionic polysaccharide/structural protein coating. The composite devices are useful for the reparation and regeneration of tissue, particularly in the treatment of chronic wounds. | 01-01-2009 |
Jay Ward, Stratham, NH US
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20090259133 | FETAL ECG MONITORING - A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis. | 10-15-2009 |
20090287863 | REAL TIME DATA INTERFACE - The present invention relates to a device, system and method for controlling a data acquisition device and inserting the acquired data into the memory of an electronic device with minimal buffering of the data. An interface device, separate from the electronic device and capable of highly accurate timing, controls a data acquisition device. This interface device provides an interface between real time data and non real time operating system running on the electronic device. By sending data to a non-real time system in a near real-time manner, the non-real time system can continue the processing of the data either in near real time, or it can store the data for later processing. | 11-19-2009 |
20120016209 | FETAL ECG MONITORING - A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis. | 01-19-2012 |
20120083676 | FETAL ECG MONITORING - A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis. | 04-05-2012 |
20130102857 | NON-INVASIVE FETAL MONITORING - A non-invasive fetal monitoring system includes a plurality of contact elements, each of the contact elements comprising a plurality of electrodes configured in a unique pattern. The plurality of contact elements are configured for attachment to an external skin surface of a pregnant female for detecting fetal and/or maternal electrical activity. | 04-25-2013 |
Jeffrey A. Ward, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110278857 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM ANKLE MOTION - A method for harvesting energy from ankle motion includes coupling a generator module across an ankle joint, the generator module including a generator and an elastic member. The generator is affixed to the leg shank and at least one of the generator and the elastic member is continuously coupled to the foot across the ankle joint. Energy may be harvested in the elastic member while generating electricity with the generator from motion of the ankle joint. Alternatively, or in addition, electricity may be generated with the generator from energy harvested in the elastic member after the energy is harvested. | 11-17-2011 |
20140200715 | Systems and Methods for Adding or Subtracting Energy to Body Motion - A phase oscillating device for affecting movement of a limb or a primary body includes a sensor coupled to the primary body. A physical state of the primary body is measured using the sensor. A phase angle of the primary body is determined based on the physical state measurement. The physical state measurement includes position, velocity, or acceleration. The phase angle of the primary body is filtered using a sine function. An actuator is coupled to the primary body. The actuator is triggered based on the phase angle of the primary body to provide a force or torque to assist or resist movement of the primary body. A secondary body is coupled to the primary body. The secondary body is oscillated using the actuator, which is triggered in phase with a gait step. Alternatively, a fan is coupled to the primary body and actuator to provide the oscillating force. | 07-17-2014 |
20140330393 | Quasi-Active Prosthetic Joint System - A prosthetic joint device includes a foot portion and a main body pivotally coupled to the foot portion at a first joint. A first compliant member is coupled to the main body and foot portion. A first clutch is coupled to the first compliant member. An actuator is coupled to the first clutch to lock and unlock the first clutch and engage and disengage the first compliant member. A control system is coupled to the actuator to control the actuator based on a gait activity. | 11-06-2014 |
Jesse Harlan Ward, Cheyenne, WY US
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20110146588 | Rising Sun Twilight Scent Training System - The invention will revolutionize dog/animal training by providing a scent based language. It works by utilizing programmable variations of scent and labeling them with teaching commands. The handler gives a teaching command by pressing a button on the (Twilight) remote. The (Rising Sun) headset/harness picks up the signal through a receiver and then delivers the designated scent and voice command. | 06-23-2011 |
Jessica K. Ward, Tempe, AZ US
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20090017548 | Method for Determining the Effectiveness of Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide in a Mouth Rinse - A method for determining the available treatment dosage of stabilized chlorine dioxide in the prevention and the treatment of plaque accumulation, volatile sulfur compound production, gingivitis and periodontitis, and for differentiating the treatment dosage from other chlorine-containing compounds that may not have such beneficial effects is disclosed. When in solution as stabilized chlorine dioxide, the presence of other ions such as chlorate and chloride may not only obscure results as to the concentration of stabilized ClO | 01-15-2009 |
Jim Leon Ward, Chesnee, SC US
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20090173777 | System and Method for scoring politicians based on an interactive online political system. - The system provides a venue for Internet users to actively participate in the daily legislative process of government and rate individual politician's performance against voting data presented by constituents. The system posts pending legislation, within a political system, to an interactive web site where users vote for or against a piece of legislation and may post opinions. The results are continuously tallied and posted for review according to voting district and political affiliation. After legal votes are placed within the legislative body, a statistical rating is given individual political members according to their voting record against their constituents voting record. The system also provides a method for users to propose legislation and petition signatures for introduction into a political system. Security software, user-input data and codes are used to ensure a one user-one respondent system for data and statistical accuracy. | 07-09-2009 |
John L. Ward, Columbia, SC US
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20100162518 | BLOWER ATTACHMENT FOR DRILL - Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for providing a blower attachment for a handheld drill. The blower attachment is configured to be secured over the chuck end of a drill and provides a drive shaft driven blower that may be conveniently employed to provide additional combustion air to an incipient fire. The drive shaft is secured in the drill chuck in a manner identical to that employed to secure ordinary drill bits. The blower housing may be constructed at least in part of elastomeric material to assist in attachment of the housing to the drill and to provide flexibility for air direction. An air exit port for the blower housing may be formed of heat resistant material. | 07-01-2010 |
Joseph R. Ward, Slidell, LA US
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20100209898 | Toilet training device - A toilet-training device to be secured on an article of clothing worn by a child has an input member with a recorder for recording a caregiver's audio message to the child, a timer, speaker for playing the recorded message, a processor/controller in data communication with the timer, the recorder and the speaker. The processor/controller is programmable for actuating the speaker and/or vibrator at predetermined time intervals so as to remind the child to use a toilet. | 08-19-2010 |
Karla Ward, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110117249 | BITE SIZED BURRITO SYSTEMS - B'Rito Bites comprise bite-sized freezable tortilla snacks that have a Mexican flavored filling. B'Rito Bites are designed to provide a healthier alternative to snack products currently available on the market and comprise tortillas which are stuffed with various combinations of meat, beans, and/or cheese. Meat may include beef, chicken, pork and other suitable alternatives. Other ingredients may also be added such as spices, different cheeses, salsas, sauces, rice, beans and other. B'Rito Bites may be perfect for after school snacks, hors d'oeuvres, meal replacements, and more. | 05-19-2011 |
Lesley J. Ward, Manasquan, NJ US
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20100247371 | REVERSIBLE COLOR-CHANGING SANITIZER-INDICATING NONWOVEN WIPE - A nonwoven wipe having a reversible sanitizer indicator for multiple uses and recharges is provided. The nonwoven wipe includes a cloth-like nonwoven fabric coated with a reversible color-changing ink formulation. During use, the nonwoven wipe is impregnated with a quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizer. When the level of free quaternary ammonium compound falls below a threshold level, the color-changing ink formulation changes from a first color to a second color, indicating the need to recharge the wipe. When the nonwoven wipe is recharged with sanitizer solution, the color-changing ink formulation changes back to the first color. | 09-30-2010 |
20130104325 | REVERSIBLE COLOR-CHANGING SANITIZER-INDICATING NONWOVEN WIPE | 05-02-2013 |
20140255597 | REVERSIBLE COLOR-CHANGING SANITIZER-INDICATING NONWOVEN WIPE - A nonwoven wipe having a reversible sanitizer indicator for multiple uses and recharges is provided. The nonwoven wipe includes a cloth-like nonwoven fabric coated with a reversible color-changing ink formulation. During use, the nonwoven wipe is impregnated with a quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizer. When the level of free quaternary ammonium compound falls below a threshold level, the color-changing ink formulation changes from a first color to a second color, indicating the need to recharge the wipe. When the nonwoven wipe is recharged with sanitizer solution, the color-changing ink formulation changes back to the first color. | 09-11-2014 |
Lester Grant Ward, Greensboro, NC US
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20110295415 | REMOTE TRANSACTION SYSTEM UTILIZING COMPACT ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - A remote transaction system for contactless payment and user identification at dispensers, payment terminals, kiosks, or points-of-sale is provided. The remote transaction system comprises a compact assembly, a control system, and communications electronics. The compact assembly is adapted to be attached to a surface, such as a bezel, and comprises at least one antenna. Also, the compact assembly may comprise antennas operating at different frequencies and at least one audio or visual element. Further, antenna arrays may be formed comprising a second antenna arrangement separate from the compact assembly and coupled to the surface. The compact assembly and/or a second antenna arrangement may comprise a tuning element, such as a tuning ring. The communications electronics are adapted to wirelessly communicate with at least one remote communications device and provide wireless communications to the control system for processing. A method for attaching the compact assembly to a surface is also provided. | 12-01-2011 |
Linda Rosita Ward, Fort Washington, MD US
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20100231378 | Personal Security System - A personal security system relating to a method of applying remote access to track, gather data and receive alerts from a distant personal accessory such as a bracelet or watch. An alert signal is emitted during a number of scenarios including dramatic changes to adrenaline, traveling to a certain distance threshold, or tampering or attempted removal of the personal accessory. In addition, the alert can only be canceled by the authorized receiver. | 09-16-2010 |
Loren S. Ward, Twin Falls, ID US
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20090029921 | Method for Removing Endotoxin from Proteins - Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing. | 01-29-2009 |
20090215693 | METHODS FOR INCREASING HYALURONIC ACID LEVELS AND IMPROVING MOISTURE RETENTION IN TISSUE - Disclosed is a method for increasing hyaluronic acid levels in tissue and increasing moisture retention in skin. | 08-27-2009 |
20090264363 | Leucine-Rich Peptide Compositions and Methods for Isolation - Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc. | 10-22-2009 |
20120015092 | High-Protein Beverages Comprising Whey Protein - Disclosed are aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein, the whey protein being intact whey protein, whey peptides, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method for formulating aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein. | 01-19-2012 |
20120028882 | METHOD FOR REMOVING ENDOTOXIN FROM PROTEINS - Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing. | 02-02-2012 |
20120269939 | Cereal Binder Compositions and Methods for Making Cereal Bars and Cereal Clusters - Disclosed are cereal binder compositions having reduced carbohydrate content as compared to present carbohydrate binders. Also disclosed are methods for producing agglomerated cereal products using binders comprising a substantially gluten-free protein in combination with carbohydrate. | 10-25-2012 |
20130035477 | Method for Removing Endotoxin from Proteins - Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing. | 02-07-2013 |
20140171378 | Leucine-Rich Peptide Compositions and Methods for Isolation - Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated peptides having a leucine content of from about 12 to about 40 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method for isolating leucine-rich peptides from protein sources such as bovine whey and methods of use for these peptides to provide beneficial effects in a human and/or animal such as increasing blood flow, decreasing blood pressure, increasing muscle mass, improving cognitive function, improving cardiovascular function, etc. | 06-19-2014 |
20140193565 | Multi-Purpose Ingredient for Bakery and Other Products - Disclosed are multi-functional compositions for use as egg replacers, or egg substitutes, as well as binders, coatings, washes, emulsifiers, and fat replacers. These compositions are especially useful in bakery products, where they provide exceptional results when used as egg substitutes, while adding valuable nutrients to the products into which they are incorporated. | 07-10-2014 |
20140199436 | Method for Improving Viscosity, Solubility, and Particle Size of Milk Protein Concentrates - Disclosed is a method for decreasing viscosity, increasing solubility and decreasing particle size of milk proteins by admixing milk protein with at least one transglutaminase. | 07-17-2014 |
20140314935 | FERMENTED FLAVORING SYSTEM DERIVED FROM GREEK YOGURT PROCESSING - Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey). | 10-23-2014 |
20140322170 | Fermented Flavoring System Derived from Greek Yogurt Processing - Disclosed are methods for producing flavoring ingredients, ready-to-drink formulations, protein powder mixes and pre-mixes, yogurt-flavored cereal binders for use in cereal clusters and bars, etc., from Greek yogurt whey (i.e., Greek acid whey). | 10-30-2014 |
20140322797 | Method for Removing Endotoxin from Proteins - Disclosed is a method for removing endotoxin from proteins. Also disclosed are products made by using the method. The method may be used, for example, to produce endotoxin-free lactoferrin. Bovine milk-derived lactoferrin may be produced in commercial quantities by the method, and endotoxin-free bovine lactoferrin may be used for a variety of therapeutic uses, including improving wound healing. | 10-30-2014 |
20140349003 | Acidified Whey Protein Compositions and Methods for Making Them - Embodiments of the invention relate to whey protein compositions that can be incorporated into food or beverage products that provide supplemental amounts of protein. The acidified whey protein compositions of the present invention may comprise a liquid whey protein and an acidulant. The liquid whey protein and the acidulant may be blended, and the resulting composition may then be co-dried. The acidulant may be present in an amount effective for reducing the pH of the composition prior to drying to a value less than about 6. Embodiments of the present invention also include methods of preparing co-dried acidified whey protein compositions exhibiting improved organoleptic characteristics. | 11-27-2014 |
20150079231 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING AGGREGATE FORMATION DURING PROTEIN HYDROLYSIS - Disclosed is for inhibiting gel formation during, or resulting from, hydrolysis of protein compositions comprising casein. | 03-19-2015 |
Margaret M. Ward, Appleton, WI US
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20090162611 | Enhanced Multi-Ply Tissue Products - Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer. | 06-25-2009 |
20100147473 | ENHANCED MULTI-PLY TISSUE PRODUCTS - Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer. | 06-17-2010 |
Mark T. Ward, Abingdon, MD US
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20110155015 | SABOT - A sabot with exactly two complimentary halves, wherein each half portion comprises teeth configured to interlock with teeth of the other half portion. The sabot may further comprise a semi-circular groove configured in the teeth of each half portion. Also, each half portion may comprise at least one indented conical end. Preferably, on each half portion, the teeth are spaced apart from the at least one indented conical end. Moreover, each half portion may comprise translucent polycarbonate material. Furthermore, each half portion may be adapted to flush mount together to form a substantially cylindrical configuration when the teeth are interlocked. Additionally, the sabot may further comprise a semi-circular groove configured in the teeth of each half portion, wherein the semi-circular groove extends to the at least one indented conical end. | 06-30-2011 |
Mart E. Ward, Manchester, IA US
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20080203187 | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF SNOW AND ICE - A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system. The liquid dispensing system includes an anti-icing system for selectively dispensing liquid from the vehicle and a prewetting system for selectively dispensing liquid onto material being transported by the endless conveyor out of the vehicle. | 08-28-2008 |
20090269183 | CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A conveyor system for a vehicle includes a belt auto-tensioning system that tensions the belt prior to belt movement but not necessarily during loading. Also included are a belt guidance system and a belt anti-slippage system. A fourth system aspect is a floating drive connection system with square or non-linear adaptor. Several benefits are obtained by using the conveyor system disclosed. Also provided are a method of using the conveyor system and a method of constructing a vehicle system combination conveyor. | 10-29-2009 |
20110186649 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING GRANULAR MATERIALS FROM VEHICLE - A material spreader is adapted to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute. | 08-04-2011 |
20110188979 | Vehicle with combination body, tailgate, and conveyor assembly - A vehicle can include a chassis, a combination body pivotally secured to the chassis, a conveyor assembly disposed within the body and adapted to convey materials stored within the body out therefrom, and a tailgate attached to the body. The body includes a front end, an open rear end, and first and second side walls extending therebetween. A rear body superstructure extends around the rear end of the body to reinforce and strengthen the rear end of the body. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor shaft assembly that allows for easy removal and installation of conveyor shafts and accompanying parts. A tailgate chute is removably mounted to the tailgate via a pair of mounting hooks and a mounting bar extending across an opening of the tailgate. | 08-04-2011 |
20120056011 | SNOW AND ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT FRAME - A frame for mounting granular material spreading equipment, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment in a dump body or to a truck body is adapted to hold such equipment and allow for unitary removal of the frame with adjoined equipment from the truck body. The frame provides structure for mounting of granular material spreading equipment, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment, including liquid dispensing and metering components, granular dispensing and metering components, hydraulic equipment and electrical components. The frame may include integral legs, which in the preferred embodiment are self storing. The frame with adjoined equipment in a deployed position may be stored as a unit. A frame bearing granular material spreading, liquid storage tanks and liquid delivery equipment constitutes a snow/ice control apparatus that may be unitarily deployed on trucks and removed for storage purposes. | 03-08-2012 |
20130341437 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING GRANULAR MATERIALS FROM VEHICLE - A material spreader is adapted, to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute. | 12-26-2013 |
20140151463 | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF SNOW AND ICE - A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system. The liquid dispensing system includes an anti-icing system for selectively dispensing liquid from the vehicle and a pre-wetting system for selectively dispensing liquid onto material being transported by the endless conveyor out of the vehicle. | 06-05-2014 |
Matthew J. Ward, Tucson, AZ US
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20110093699 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN KEY MANAGER AND STORAGE SUBSYSTEM KERNEL VIA MANAGEMENT CONSOLE - System, computer program product, and method embodiments for communication between a kernel operational on a storage subsystem and a key manager (KM) through a hardware management console (HMC) to provide encryption support are provided. In one embodiment, an event request is initiated by the kernel to the KM to execute an event flow. Pursuant to a communication request by the kernel to the HMC, a socket of the HMC is opened along a communication path between the KM and the kernel according to an event flow type selected by the KM for the event flow. Pursuant to a data request by the kernel to the KM, data including a data payload is sent by the KM to the kernel, the data payload corresponding to the selected event flow type. | 04-21-2011 |
20110280404 | ITERATIVE DATA SECRET-SHARING TRANSFORMATION - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for iterative data secret-sharing transformation and reconversion. In one aspect, data secret-sharing transformation and reconversion is provided in which each bit of an input stream of bits of data is split, on a bit by bit basis, into a pair of secret-sharing bits, and the secret-sharing bits of each pair of secret-sharing bits are separated into separate streams of secret-sharing bits. In this manner, one secret-sharing bit of each pair of secret-sharing bits may be placed in one stream of secret-sharing bits and the other secret-sharing bit of each pair may be placed in another stream of secret-sharing bits different from the one stream of secret-sharing bits. Confidentiality of the original input stream may be protected in the event one but not both streams of secret-sharing bits is obtained by unauthorized personnel. In another aspect, for an input stream of N bits, each received bit of the N bits of the input stream of data, may be interatively split, on a bit by bit basis, into a pair of secret-sharing bits, to generate as few as N+1 secret-sharing bits from the input stream of bits N bits. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application. | 11-17-2011 |
20120265987 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN KEY MANAGER AND STORAGE SUBSYSTEM KERNEL VIA MANAGEMENT CONSOLE - System, computer program product, and method embodiments for communication between a kernel operational on a storage subsystem and a key manager (KM) through a hardware management console (HMC) to provide encryption support are provided. In one embodiment, an event request is initiated by the kernel to the KM to execute an event flow. Pursuant to a communication request by the kernel to the HMC, a socket of the HMC is opened along a communication path between the KM and the kernel according to an event flow type selected by the KM for the event flow. Pursuant to a data request by the kernel to the KM, data including a data payload is sent by the KM to the kernel, the data payload corresponding to the selected event flow type. | 10-18-2012 |
Matthew John Ward, Tucson, AZ US
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20110016082 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REPLICATE REMOTE VIRTUAL VOLUMES TO LOCAL PHYSICAL VOLUMES - An automated method to replicate remote virtual files to local physical files is presented, wherein the method provides a replication algorithm comprising computer readable program code that can be used by a programmable computer processor to replicate the (N) remote virtual volumes to (N) local physical volumes, such that a computing device integral with those (N) local physical volumes can read data from, and write data to, each of the locally replicated virtual volumes without modifying volume assignments and without reconfiguring the computing device to communicate with the (N) local physical volumes. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016287 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING ON DEMAND CONFIGURATION CHANGES - A method for implementing on-demand configuration of a logical volume, wherein the method monitors the amount of available storage capacity of the logical storage volume and determines whether the available storage capacity exceeds a predetermined threshold, such as a percentage of available logical storage space. If the method determines that the storage capacity of the logical storage volume is nearing full capacity, the method determines whether configured physical storage space is available. If the method determines that configured physical storage space is available, the method then reconfigures the logical storage volume to include the configured physical storage space. If configured physical storage space is not available, the method locates unconfigured physical storage space, configures the available physical storage space, and reconfigures the logical volume using the configured physical storage space. | 01-20-2011 |
Michael C. Ward, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110212766 | CONTROLLING AND REWARDING WAGERING GAME SKILL - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include presenting a skill-based wagering game on a wagering game machine. The skill-based wagering game can have a limited winnable award amount for the skill-based wagering game. The operations can also include tracking skilled game goals that a player accomplishes during the skill-based wagering game and awarding the player from the limited winnable award amount. The operations can also include determining a surplus amount that was not earned from the limited winnable award amount, and awarding some, or all, of the surplus amount during subsequent activity. In some embodiments, the operations can also include allocating the surplus amount to wagering game pools, distributing the surplus amount as tokens based on triggered activities, and presenting game modifiers that enable players to enhance performance in a skill-based game. | 09-01-2011 |
20130023337 | PLAYER HEAD TRACKING FOR WAGERING GAME CONTROL - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include presenting a wagering game on a display device of a wagering game machine. The operations can also include detecting head movements and facial gestures of a player of the wagering game via a video capture device of the wagering game machine, and generating player input data based on the head movements and facial gestures of the player. The operations can further include modifying wagering game content based on the player input data associated with the head movements and facial gestures of the player, and presenting results of the wagering game on the display device of the wagering game machine. | 01-24-2013 |
Michael C. Ward US
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20120011070 | Apparatus and Method for Combining Cryptograms for Card Payments - At least a first cryptogram and a second cryptogram are transmitted from a payment device reader component to a terminal component. A message including at least the first cryptogram and the second cryptogram is transmitted from the terminal component to an issuer of a payment device presented to the reader component, through a payment network. A message is obtained from the issuer, corresponding to authentication, by the issuer, of the payment device (and optionally the owner of the payment device) presented to the reader component, based at least on the first cryptogram and the second cryptogram. The payment network is configured in accordance with at least one of (i) a standard, and (ii) a specification, which normally employs only a single cryptogram for the message and the authentication. Apparatuses and computer program products are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
Michael D. Ward US
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20090158823 | Particle analysis in an acoustic cytometer - The present invention is a method and apparatus for acoustically manipulating one or more particles. | 06-25-2009 |
20090162887 | Particle analysis in an acoustic cytometer - The present invention is a method and apparatus for acoustically manipulating one or more particles. | 06-25-2009 |
Michael G. Ward, Wells, ME US
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20100127655 | CLOSED-LOOP MOTOR DRIVER COMPENSATION - A control loop circuit for use in a closed-loop control system that controls a system such as a linear motor is presented. The control loop circuit includes a lead-lag compensator that features a lead compensation network configured to reduce output noise without substantially changing the effect of the lead compensation in the control system's frequency response. | 05-27-2010 |
20110055442 | LINEAR OR ROTATIONAL MOTOR DRIVER IDENTIFICATION - A mechanism for assigning unique addresses to identical devices attached to a serial bus is presented. Each device has at least one output and is provided with a storage device to provide a configurable portion of a bus address having a fixed portion and a configurable portion. The device is further provided with circuitry, coupled to the storage device and the output, to determine a state of the output and use the state to configure the configurable portion. Once the configurable portion is configured, the bus address uniquely identifies the device. Such configuration allows more than one such device to be coupled to the same serial bus, e.g., an I | 03-03-2011 |
20120086444 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing a Transient Signal in a Magnetic Field Sensor - A magnetic field sensor includes a compensation loop coupled in series with normal circuit couplings in order to reduce a transient signal that would otherwise be generated when the magnetic field sensor experiences a high rate of change of magnetic field. In some embodiments, the magnetic field sensor is a current sensor responsive to a magnetic field generated by a current-carrying conductor. | 04-12-2012 |
20120146570 | CLOSED-LOOP MOTOR DRIVER COMPENSATION - A control loop circuit for use in a closed-loop control system that controls a system such as a linear motor is presented. The control loop circuit includes a lead-lag compensator that features a lead compensation network configured to reduce output noise without substantially changing the effect of the lead compensation in the control system's frequency response. | 06-14-2012 |
20130009638 | Apparatus And Method For Reducing A Transient Signal In A Magnetic Field Sensor - A magnetic field sensor includes a compensation loop coupled in series with normal circuit couplings in order to reduce a transient signal that would otherwise be generated when the magnetic field sensor experiences a high rate of change of magnetic field. In some embodiments, the magnetic field sensor is a current sensor responsive to a magnetic field generated by a current-carrying conductor. | 01-10-2013 |
20130214778 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING A TRANSIENT SIGNAL IN A MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR - A magnetic field sensor includes a compensation loop coupled in series with normal circuit couplings in order to reduce a transient signal that would otherwise be generated when the magnetic field sensor experiences a high rate of change of magnetic field. In some embodiments, the magnetic field sensor is a current sensor responsive to a magnetic field generated by a current-carrying conductor. | 08-22-2013 |
20140103963 | CURRENT DRIVER WITH OUTPUT CURRENT CLAMPING - In one aspect, a current driver, includes an operational amplifier that includes a first input port configured to receive a reference signal and a second input port configured to receive a variable signal. The variable signal is a function of an output current of the current driver. The reference signal corresponds to a selected maximum output current of the current driver. The current driver also includes a feedback transistor comprising a gate coupled to the output of the operational amplifier and a summing junction coupled to a drain of the feedback transistor and configured to receive a signal from the drain to enable clamping of the output current of the current driver to the maximum output current when the variable signal exceeds the reference signal. The summing junction is coupled to a set of transistors configured to provide the output current of the current driver. | 04-17-2014 |
Michael J. Ward, Maryville, TN US
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20110134575 | Heat sensor responsive to electrical overloads - Apparatus for detecting an overheating condition at an electrical power device and automatically breaking the circuit when the temperature exceeds a setpoint value. In various configurations the device is a receptacle adapted to be used in a wall mounted box or a receptacle unit that is plugged into an existing receptacle. A temperature sensor is wired parallel to a normally open test switch on a ground fault circuit interrupter or other circuit interrupting device. The temperature switch is responsive to the temperature local to the receptacle, such as is caused by poor connections to or in the receptacle or a near-overload condition. The temperature setpoint is less than the melting temperature of the insulation of the electrical wiring. The temperature sensor is a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient that allows current to flow thereby latching the interrupting device in a tripped position until the device is reset for reuse. | 06-09-2011 |
20110134578 | Heat actuated interrupter receptacle - Apparatus for detecting an overheating condition at an electrical power device and automatically breaking the circuit when the temperature exceeds a setpoint value. In various configurations the device is a receptacle adapted to be used in a wall mounted box or a receptacle unit that is plugged into an existing receptacle and supported in place by the existing receptacle. A temperature switch is wired parallel to a normally open test switch on a ground fault circuit interrupter or other circuit interrupting device. The temperature switch is responsive to the temperature local to the receptacle, such as is caused by poor connections to or in the receptacle. The temperature setpoint is less than the melting temperature of the insulation of the electrical wiring. Upon actuation of the temperature switch, the circuit interrupting device is latched in a tripped position until the device is reset for reuse. | 06-09-2011 |
Nagib Maurice Ward, Raleigh, NC US
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20120010364 | ENCAPSULATED CURE SYSTEMS - Encapsulated cure systems are provided wherein a curative is incorporated into a solid or semi-solid carrier material whereby mere fracturing or failure of the capsule wall encapsulating such cure systems will not provide for or allow sufficient release of the curative. Also provided are adhesive systems incorporating said encapsulated cure systems. | 01-12-2012 |
Nathaniel J. Ward, Warwick, RI US
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20080202326 | Weapon mount - A mount system including a tray mountable to a port and a table translatable with respect to the tray. A mounting station is positioned on the table. There is a telescoping support for the tray. A drive mechanism translates the table to alternately conceal the mounting station within the port and to deploy the mounting station through the port. | 08-28-2008 |
20120186426 | TILE GRID SUBSTRUCTURE FOR PULTRUDED BALLISTIC SCREENS - An armor component includes a plurality of tiles disposed on a rigid support. At least one spacer is disposed between the adjacent edges of the tiles to establish a minimum gap between the adjacent edges. The gap is filled with a gap filling material, which optionally includes a reinforcement additive. The spacers can be in the form of a spacer tray having a plurality of spacer segments and a plurality of tile cut-outs, with the tile cut-outs separated from adjacent tile cut-outs by a spacer segment, and tiles disposed one to each tile cut-out in the spacer tray. The armor component is in some embodiments placed between two fabric layers and fed into a pultruder, where it is impregnated with resin and heated to cure the resin to form a laminate armor. | 07-26-2012 |
Peter Ward, Baltimore, MD US
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20110201543 | USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
20130288950 | USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. | 10-31-2013 |
Peter L. Ward, Tulsa, OK US
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20110292281 | BROADCAST METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal. The method for airing broadcast signals over the broadcast network preferably includes the steps of providing the broadcast signal to the transmission relay circuit, detecting the broadcast signal type with the broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit; and reconfiguring the signal processing circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type. | 12-01-2011 |
20110310251 | BROADCAST METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal. The method for airing broadcast signals over the broadcast network preferably includes the steps of providing the broadcast signal to the transmission relay circuit, detecting the broadcast signal type with the broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit; and reconfiguring the signal processing circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type. | 12-22-2011 |
Phillip C. Ward, Wasila, AK US
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20100319237 | AUDIBLE FISHING WEIGHT - An audible fishing weight has a striker is constrained for reciprocating linear motion relative to at least one anvil face between upper and lower limits of the motion. The striker and anvil face are adapted and arranged to produce fish-attractive sound when the striker contacts the anvil face at the lower limit of the striker linear motion with respect to the anvil face. | 12-23-2010 |
Ronald A. Ward, Leawood, KS US
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20080216420 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Cast-In-Place Concrete Window Wells - A method and apparatus for forming cast-in-place window well walls includes first and second forming panel modules each having an inner and outer section. The forming panel modules may be connected together by a spacer panel which extends downwardly to a footing for providing a pier for supporting the window well wall. The forming panel modules are preferably configured with arcuate corners and upper and lower rails to permit stacking of the modules to increase the height of the window well wall, or include additional spacer panels or filler forms to increase the width or thickness of the window well wall. | 09-11-2008 |
20090230283 | FORM CLAMP - A form clamp particularly useful in construction environments for clamping two side-by-side forming panels is provided. The form clamp includes a frame having a first jaw and a slider having a second jaw opposed to the first jaw. The slider is shiftable along the frame, and at least one includes a locating pin configured for receipt in holes in forming panels. | 09-17-2009 |
20110271620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE WINDOW WELLS - A method and apparatus for forming cast-in-place window well walls includes first and second forming panel modules each having an inner and outer section. The forming panel modules may be connected together by a spacer panel which extends downwardly to a footing for providing a pier for supporting the window well wall. The forming panel modules are preferably configured with arcuate corners and upper and lower rails to permit stacking of the modules to increase the height of the window well wall, or include additional spacer panels or filler forms to increase the width or thickness of the window well wall. | 11-10-2011 |
Rory A. Ward, Gunnison, UT US
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20100313037 | COLLECTIBLE CASE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD - There is a collectible case authentication device and method configured to facilitate authentication of a collectible. The collectible case authentication device includes a secured housing and a data interface module. The collectible case authentication device also includes a data storage device including an authentication module. The authentication module includes an encryption module including a public key associated with a private key. The authentication module also includes a communication module configured to communicate over a computerized network with a computerized registry to authenticate the collectible. The authentication module further includes a digital signature derived from the private key. Furthermore, the authentication module includes a user interface module configured to provide a user interface. The collectible case authentication device also includes a global positioning module in communication with the data storage device and a secured receptacle securely coupled to the data storage device and configured to store a collectible. | 12-09-2010 |
Russell Craig Ward, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20110137845 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL TIME SEMANTIC FILTERING OF POSTS TO AN INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for real time processing for mediating Social Media posts to a Social Media Network wherein a Semantic Filter Algorithm is provided. The Semantic Filter Algorithm is an application of Shannon's Entropy algorithm that functions to assess comparative contextual relationships between linguistic signifiers in a multiple of databases. Social Media posts are received by the Social Media Network and are automatically directed to Semantic filtering in multi-passes through the Semantic Filter Algorithm. The posts are automatically processed and an output is generated. Responsive to the output the posts are automatically allocated according to category and prioritized. Metatags are attached to the posts to control further processing regarding the various categories. | 06-09-2011 |
Sarah K. Ward, Madison, WI US
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20100316674 | Immunogenic compositions against tuberculosis - Methods of preparing mutants of | 12-16-2010 |
20130202642 | IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS - Methods of preparing mutants of | 08-08-2013 |
Stephen John Ward US
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20110212127 | Method for Preserving Polypeptides Using a Sugar and Polyethyleneimine - The invention relates to the preservation of an active agent, such as a polypeptide, by contacting the active agent with a preservation mixture including a sugar and polyethyleneimine. | 09-01-2011 |
Susan Ruth Ward US
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20100112181 | Recovery of Antioxidants from Decaffeination Process - The present invention relates to a process to recover an antioxidant component. The process can include decaffeinating coffee beans to produce a decaffeination stream and decaffeinated coffee beans and then processing the decaffeination stream to recover the antioxidant component. The decaffeinated coffee beans can be in a usable form after decaffeination so that they can be used as part of a coffee making process to make roast and ground coffee for conventional brewing. | 05-06-2010 |
Thomas W. Ward, Manchester, CT US
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20100232943 | BURIED CASING TREATMENT STRIP FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A multiple of circumferential grooves within said arcuate engine casing and an abradable material located radial inboard of the multiple of circumferential grooves. | 09-16-2010 |
Timothy J. Ward US
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20110126177 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR BYTECODE WEAVING - A method, computer apparatus and computer program product for bytecode weaving is described herein. The method includes determining when a code module such as an OSGi bundle that requires bytecode weaving becomes available for loading into a system. Code associated with the code module is loaded. This code may be part of the module itself or part of a separate entity, such as an OSGI bundle fragment, but does not require weaving. Responsive to loading the code associated with the code module, a reference is received to the entity responsible for loading the code associated with the code module. A code entity (which does require weaving) within the code module is identified and a woven set of bytes are provided to the code loading entity identified via the returned reference. Consequently, the woven set of bytes represents a transformed version of the identified code entity. | 05-26-2011 |
Timothy L. Ward, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100255266 | Stimuli Responsive Mesoporous Materials for Control of Molecular Transport - The present subject matter relates generally to design, synthesis, and characterization of materials with well-defined porous networks of molecular dimensions in which the size and surface energy of the pores can be externally and reversibly controlled to dynamically modulate the adsorption and transport of molecular species. | 10-07-2010 |
Trent T. Ward, Kuna, ID US
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20090298395 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING REMOVAL FORCES FOR CMP PADS - An improvement in a polishing apparatus for planarizing substrates comprises a tenacious coating of a low-adhesion material to the platen surface. An expendable polishing pad is adhesively attached to the low-adhesion material, and may be removed for periodic replacement at much reduced expenditure of force. Polishing pads joined to low-adhesion materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) by conventional adhesives resist distortion during polishing but are readily removed for replacement. | 12-03-2009 |
Wayne Ward, Spirit Lake, IA US
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20090302640 | CAB SUSPENSION LINKAGE SYSTEM - An agricultural vehicle is described having a chassis and a cab mounted on the chassis. A suspension system for reducing the accelerations transmitted from the vehicles tires or tracks through the frame, into the cab, and ultimately through to the operator is provided. By reducing the accelerations, the ride quality is greatly improved, allowing operators to operate a vehicle for longer periods of time without excessive fatigue. | 12-10-2009 |
Wendy Lynn Ward, Tucson, AZ US
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20090307453 | MAINTAINING INFORMATION OF A RELATIONSHIP OF TARGET VOLUMES COMPRISING LOGICAL COPIES OF A SOURCE VOLUME - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for maintaining information of a relationship of target volumes comprising logical copies of a source volume. Information is maintained on a source volume having a plurality of data units and a plurality of target volumes created at different points-in-time maintaining a logical copy of the data units in the source volume for the different points-in-time. A source downstream pointer is generated for each data unit in the source volume to point to a corresponding data unit in a first target volume. For each target volume data unit whose data is maintained in the source volume or another one of the target volumes, a first upstream pointer is generated indicating one of the source and target volumes from which the target volume data unit inherits data. For each target volume data unit whose data is maintained in the source volume or another one of the target volumes, generating a second upstream pointer indicating one of the source and target volumes having the data for the data unit. | 12-10-2009 |
William W. Ward, Metuchen, NJ US
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20080241867 | Apparatuses and methods for determining protease activity - The present invention relates to compositions and an apparatuses for determining protease activity. The compositions of the invention contain a reporter protein fused to at least one protease cleavage sequence, and a linker for attaching the protease cleavage sequence to a solid support. Methods for determining protease activity and characterizing proteases are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
Yancey David Ward, Sandy Hook, CT US
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20110053955 | ANTI-CYTOKINE HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - Heterocyclic compounds which are inhibitors of Mitrogen-Activated Protein Kinase-Activated Protein Kinase-2 (MAPKAP-K2) as described, in addition to their use in the treatment of cytokine mediated diseases. | 03-03-2011 |