Fordham, US
Andre Miguel Fordham, Landover, MD US
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20090055993 | Glove and insert combination - A system includes a glove and a plurality of inserts, with each insert having a hand section and a border section. The user's hand is inserted into the interior of a first of the plurality of inserts, and then the hand section of the first insert is inserted inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the first insert extending outside the glove. The user can then remove the glove and the first insert, and insert the user's hand into the interior of a second of the plurality of inserts, followed by inserting the hand section of the second insert inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the second insert extending outside the glove. | 03-05-2009 |
Andrew Fordham, Sugar Hill, GA US
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20110306887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TISSUE CHARACTERISTICS - A method and apparatus are provided that interrogate, receive, and analyze full emission spectra for at least one fluorescence excitation wavelength and for at least one reflectance measurement to determine tissue characteristics. The method includes illuminating a first portion of a target tissue with optical energy, forming a first image of the target tissue, illuminating a second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, performing spectroscopic measurements on optical energy reflected and/or emitted by the target tissue upon illumination of the second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, and determining tissue characteristics of the target tissue based on the results of the spectroscopic measurements. The apparatus and system include a base unit having illumination, detection and control sub-units, the illumination sub-unit providing illumination optical energy for illuminating a target tissue and the detection sub-unit detecting tissue characteristics of a target tissue, a separate tissue interface unit, and a pathway coupling the base unit and the tissue interface unit. The system and apparatus may also include a tissue interface unit configured to perform spectroscopic measurements on a target tissue, a docking unit configured to support the tissue interface when not in use, the docking unit including an illumination source and a processor that processes spectrographic measurements results received from the tissue interface unit, and a pathway coupling the docking unit and the tissue interface unit. | 12-15-2011 |
20140221846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TISSUE CHARACTERISTICS - An apparatus to interrogate, receive, and analyze full emission spectra for at least one fluorescence excitation wavelength and for at least one reflectance measurement to determine tissue characteristics. The apparatus includes a base unit having illumination, detection and control sub-units, the illumination sub-unit providing illumination optical energy for illuminating a target tissue and the detection sub-unit detecting tissue characteristics of a target tissue, a separate tissue interface unit, and a pathway coupling the base unit and the tissue interface unit. The system and apparatus may also include a tube for maintaining the distance between the tissue and units and for surrounding the tissue to prevent patient movement from being transmitted to the tissue. | 08-07-2014 |
Benjamin C. Fordham US
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20090293433 | Robotic multi-product case=packing system - A case packing system concurrently accumulates a plurality of different product ensembles and sequentially packs cases thereof, generally by way of (a) concurrently accumulating a plurality of different product ensembles utilizing a plurality of product conveyer lines, each of which is adapted to separately convey distinct products to one or more transfer points; (b) sequentially transferring different accumulated product ensembles from the conveyer lines to a case-packer, the case-packer including a packing section as well as multiple magazines for receiving different case-blanks; (c) controlling transfer of the product ensembles to the case-packer and selection of the appropriate case-blank. Preferably, substantially continuous operation of the case-packer at a production rate higher than an accumulation rate of any individual product conveyer is maintained. A preferred construction employs a 4-axis robotic arm to select KDF cases and shuttle conveyers to transfer product from the conveyers to the case-packer. | 12-03-2009 |
Benjamin C. Fordham, Savannah, GA US
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20080216451 | Robotic Multi-Product Case-Packing System - A case packing system concurrently accumulates a plurality of different product ensembles and sequentially packs cases thereof, generally by way of (a) concurrently accumulating a plurality of different product ensembles utilizing a plurality of product conveyer lines, each of which is adapted to separately convey distinct products to one or more transfer points; (b) sequentially transferring different accumulated product ensembles from the conveyer lines to a case-packer, the case-packer including a packing section as well as multiple magazines for receiving different case-blanks; (c) controlling transfer of the product ensembles to the case-packer and selection of the appropriate case-blank. Preferably, substantially continuous operation of the case-packer at a production rate higher than an accumulation rate of any individual product conveyer is maintained. A preferred construction employs a 4-axis robotic arm to select KDF cases and shuttle conveyers to transfer product from the conveyers to the case-packer. | 09-11-2008 |
Bradley S. Fordham, Atlanta, GA US
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20100124886 | NETWORK SENSOR, ANALYZER AND ENHANCER - Presented herein is a tool for analyzing spectrum in a geographic region for a variety of uses. One such use is in monitoring the operation of a wireless network and making adjustments to the wireless network components to augment operation. The tool can be used for mapping network coverage, analyzing network problems, performing network expansion planning, performing predictive analysis and maintaining reliable operation and quality of service in a network. The tool includes multiple RF sensors deployed throughout the region, and a sensor analyzer that receives input from the RF sensors, as well as other information such as mapping information and user input to control the network and report the operational state. | 05-20-2010 |
20100131502 | COHORT GROUP GENERATION AND AUTOMATIC UPDATING - Techniques for creating and utilizing cohort groups help to facilitate connectedness. Cohort groups can be created, built and utilized to identify parties that could and/or should be connected. The cohort groups can be easily and quickly created and modified both passively and actively, through automated and semi-automated means. Users provide profile information to the system. The system can generate cohort groups based on the provided information, as well as updated information, relationship rules between the information, geographic locations of the users, semantic processing, advanced inferences (such as artificial intelligence or other techniques), and self-identified affiliations. | 05-27-2010 |
20100305931 | WIRELESS NETWORK DESIGN SIMULATION PACKAGE - A system and method to automate the design and optimization of a wireless telecommunications network is disclosed. More specifically, the disclosed invention provides the functionality to quickly and easily simulate configurations for various wireless telecommunications network components at predetermined geographical locations in order to predict performance of potential wireless network links. The invention is also operable to optimize network component configurations and locations to predict optimum network footprints. To transform data associated with predetermined geographical network link locations and wireless network component performance specifications, the present invention employs a series of specialized algorithms and editors, to compile and simulate user provided configurations of all key aspects of each wireless link in a theoretical network footprint. Once each wireless link, or network node, is configured by the relevant editor, the invention simulates and predicts network performance via a simulation engine before providing the user with a representative output. | 12-02-2010 |
20110194456 | HYBRID COVERAGE PLANNER AND COST ESTIMATOR - A dynamic network planning and cost estimation tool for designing, enhancing and deploying telecommunication networks that administers supplied definition data including service descriptions, equipment specifications and empirical network design and demographic data by storing that information and making it accessible to the tool. A user can provide a target coverage area along with some definitions related to the target area, such as services to include or exclude, equipment types to include or excludes, etc. Based on the available equipment and services, calculations are run to determine how many pieces of the equipment are required to provide full coverage, as well as meet desired throughput and data packet delivery requirements. | 08-11-2011 |
Christine Ann Fordham, San Diego, CA US
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20140156322 | Unified Framework for Electrical Load Forecasting - Techniques for forming and using a unified framework for electrical load forecasting are described herein. In one example, data is received from supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) measurements available in an electrical grid. Data may be validated using ramp rate filter and load level filter tests. An augmented Savistky-Golay filter may be used to smooth the data, which may then be passed to autoregressive near-term forecast model(s). Forecasts are generated using near-term, ramp rate and short-term models. The near-term and ramp rate forecasts may be combined, such as with forecast horizon and ramp rate horizon parameters, to create a stitched forecast. The stitched forecast and short-term forecast are then blended using a blending period and blending weights that may be supplied exogenously. The final blended or unified near-term and short-term forecast may be exported to downstream generation scheduling and dispatching applications, which may calculate electrical production. | 06-05-2014 |
20140289004 | Near-Term Data Filtering, Smoothing and Load Forecasting - Techniques for near-term data filtering, smoothing and forecasting are described herein. In one example, data is received from supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) measurements available in an electrical grid. The data may be filtered according to a two-stage Kalman filter, which may include a ramp rate filter test and a load level filter test. The filtered data may then be smoothed according to an augmented Savitzky-Golay filter. Within the filter, a lift multiplier may correct for bias, which may have been introduced by load changes (e.g., an early morning increase in load). In one example, the lift multiplier may be calculated as a ratio between a smoothed load from a centered Savitzky-Golay moving average and a right hand side constrained Savitzky-Golay moving average. The filtered and smoothed data may be used in forming near-term forecast(s), which may performed by autoregressive model(s). | 09-25-2014 |
Daron Fordham, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20140113266 | Web Based Choice and Voting Presentation - A computer implementable system for establishing and managing visual images presenting a choice, and for presenting a voting functionality which may be implemented over the internet for example. The system may be linked to unrelated internet sites such as social networks for source material for the images, for displaying the images and voting functionality, and for displaying voting results. The system may be directly accessed from websites such as social network accounts, and may be structured to present the choice and voting functionality selectively to remote participants. A lightbox for generating suitable images from the internet may be provided. | 04-24-2014 |
David Fordham, Seminole, FL US
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20110180165 | Non-Magnetic Latching Servo Actuated Valve - A non-magnetic latching servo actuated valve under the control of a controller comprising a motor in rotational communication with a lead screw. The lead screw advances or retracts a valve stem connected to a valve stem cap. The valve stem cap has a valve stem cap passage. A valve end cap having a valve seat is provided and receives the valve stem cap such that the valve stem cap can contact the valve seat. A pressure relief device or shuttle assembly is positioned internal to the valve stem cap. The shuttle assembly is used for venting build-up downstream pressure through the non-magnetic latching servo actuated valve outlet, through the valve stem cap passage, around the shuttle assembly, through passages, into a pressure chamber, and to the nonmagnetic latching servo actuated valve exit where the fluid vents until the system is in balance. | 07-28-2011 |
20120000575 | Interface Assembly for Space Vehicles - Disclosed is a multipart valve assembly. The assembly can be used in selectively coupling two vehicles. The assembly includes inter-fitting male and female components and associated control valves. Coupling the male and female components establishes media (fluid or gas), communications, and electrical paths between space vehicles. This permits the passage of media from one vehicle to the other and likewise enables one vehicle to operate the control valve of the other vehicle. | 01-05-2012 |
Dennis Fordham, Richmond, CA US
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20090123424 | Methods of protein purification and recovery - Improved methods for purification and recovery of interferon-beta (IFN-β) and compositions comprising substantially monomeric IFN-β are provided. In one purification method, substantially purified IFN-β or variant thereof is precipitated and then dissolved in a guanidine hydrochloride (HCl) solution. Renaturation of the protein occurs by dilution with a suitable buffer. A similar purification method absent the precipitation step is also provided. Following renaturation of the IFN-β residual guanidine HCl is removed by diafiltration or dialysis with a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer to prepare pharmaceutical compositions comprising substantially monomeric IFN-β. | 05-14-2009 |
George R. Fordham, Seattle, WA US
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20100241672 | Database Application Including Spilt Views - A database application is provided which includes functionality for providing split views. The database application includes an object model having a number of objects, methods, and properties. The object model preferably includes a form object which includes a split view representation. A number of properties are associated with the split view which provides for the presentation of data to a user of the database application. | 09-23-2010 |
James Brian Fordham, Lizella, GA US
Jared Wayne Fordham, Independence, MO US
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20120323588 | AUTOMATING DISPLAYS BASED ON ADMISSIONS, DISCHARGES, AND TRANSFERS - Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and graphical user interfaces for automating displays based on admissions, transfers, and discharges are provided. In embodiments, admission notifications that patients have been admitted to rooms in a healthcare facility are received. Information is accessed for the patients admitted to the rooms. The information for the patients is automatically displayed, without user intervention, to clinicians in the corresponding rooms. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeffrey Fordham, Cumming, GA US
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20150116164 | RADIATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH SYNCHRONOUS HIGH SPEED TRACKING LASER BASED POSITION MEASUREMENT - An Antenna measurement system incorporating high speed tracking laser-based global positioning capture synchronized with radio frequency (RF) measurements. A high speed tracking laser is used for collecting RF probe position data synchronously with corresponding near-field RF measurements. The probe may be moved across an arbitrary surface surrounding or adjacent to a device under test (DUT); however, it is not necessary for the probe position to be perfectly coincident with the surface, or any of the discrete points which make up the surface. Here, the probe position is determined relative to a global positioning coordinate system which is defined by a set of monuments which are in known positions relative to the global positioning coordinate system, and not the DUT. Any difference between the actual position of the probe, in the global position coordinate system, and a given one of the discrete measuring points, in the global position coordinate system, on the surface surrounding or adjacent to the DUT can be accounted for during post processing, thus eliminating the need for advanced or intermittent calibration to achieve precise near-field measurements. | 04-30-2015 |
Jeremy Fordham, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20130108641 | ANTI-GITR ANTIBODIES | 05-02-2013 |
Mark Fordham, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150181744 | DETACHABLE CRANK AND SLIDER CIRCUIT PACK EJECTOR - A mechanism for connecting a first object, such as a chassis and/or motherboard, to a second object, such as a faceplate and/or daughterboard. A first link may be connected to the first object and a second link may be connected to the second object. The second link may have a slot and the first link may have a pin which is releasably connectable to the slot to form a pivot connecting the first link to the second link. The pin may be releasable from the slot at a first point of travel of the pivot and the pin may not be releasable from the slot at a second point of travel of the pivot. The first link may include a first retaining lobe and the second link may include a second retaining lobe disposed to interlock with the first retaining lobe. | 06-25-2015 |
Pamela L. Fordham, Landover, MD US
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20090055993 | Glove and insert combination - A system includes a glove and a plurality of inserts, with each insert having a hand section and a border section. The user's hand is inserted into the interior of a first of the plurality of inserts, and then the hand section of the first insert is inserted inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the first insert extending outside the glove. The user can then remove the glove and the first insert, and insert the user's hand into the interior of a second of the plurality of inserts, followed by inserting the hand section of the second insert inside the interior of the glove, with the border section of the second insert extending outside the glove. | 03-05-2009 |
Paul Fordham, Wauconda, IL US
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20140274209 | LABEL CONFIGURED TO OPERATE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF OPERATIVE POSITIONS - Arrangements described herein relate to presenting a label in a mobile station. The label can be configured to operate within the mobile station between a second operative position resulting from a subscriber identity module (SIM) being present in the mobile station and a first operative position resulting from the SIM not being present in the mobile station, in the second operative position the label not being externally viewable with respect to the mobile station, and in the first operative position the label being externally viewable with respect to the mobile station. | 09-18-2014 |
Paul L. Fordham, Wauconda, IL US
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20140062799 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD WITH AN ENHANCED ANTENNA FARM - A wireless communication device and method ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140078660 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING MEMORY MODULES AND/OR SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus for securing a memory module or SIM within an electronic device includes an external control (such as a volume control, camera button, or power button) that hides the memory module and/or SIM. When attached to the electronic device, the external control is disposed at the entrance of a cavity in which the memory module and/or SIM is located. The external control may be attached to a tray that holds one or more SIM cards and/or SD cards. | 03-20-2014 |
20140099805 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR CAPABLE OF ACCEPTING A SINGLE SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MOPDULE OR A MEMORY CARD - An electronic communications device | 04-10-2014 |
20140104767 | INLINE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE DATA CARDS - An inline tray assembly ( | 04-17-2014 |
20150024786 | Method and Apparatus for Disconnecting a Wireless Communication Link Between a Communication Device and a Mobile Device - A method and apparatus of determining whether to disconnect a wireless communication link between a communication device disposed in a vehicle and a mobile device is provided. The method comprises determining whether the communication device is moving or not moving, determining whether the mobile device has exited the proximity of the vehicle, and disconnecting the wireless communication link when the communication device is not moving and the mobile device has exited the proximity of the vehicle. | 01-22-2015 |
20150189767 | Metal Mosaic Housing - A housing for an electronic device and a method for manufacturing the housing are provided that combine metal and plastic in an aesthetically pleasing manner while meeting physical and technical requirements and specifications for the electronic device. Metal islands may be engaged with a plastic member so that projections of the plastic member are interlocked with corresponding recesses of formed between each of the metal islands. An exterior of the housing includes a surface of each of the metal islands and at least a portion of a surface of the plastic member. The interior of the housing includes another surface of the plastic member. | 07-02-2015 |
S. Blake Fordham, Lindon, UT US
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20150212899 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE RELATIONSHIP GRAPH FOR DISPLAYING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN IMAGE BACKUP FILES IN A BACKUP JOB - Graphical user interface relationship graph for displaying relationships between image backup files in a backup job. In one example embodiment, one or more non-transitory computer-readable media store a program that causes a processor to generate and visually present, on an electronic display device associated with the processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) relationship graph for displaying relationships between image backup files in a backup job. The GUI relationship graph includes multiple image nodes each representing an image backup file of a source storage and a chain path including multiple links. Each of the links represents a parent-child relationship between one of the image nodes and another of the image nodes. | 07-30-2015 |