Blanchard, US
Aisha Price Blanchard, Horseheads, NY US
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20140144211 | METHODS OF TESTING A HONEYCOMB FILTER - Methods of testing a honeycomb filter for defects include the step of wetting at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion to provide at least one wetted end portion. The method further includes the step of monitoring the second end portion for fog passing through the filter. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144212 | METHODS FOR TESTING A HONEYCOMB FILTER - Methods of testing a honeycomb filter include the step of maintaining an average temperature of the honeycomb filter and/or fog within a range of from about 10° C. to about 30° C. and flowing a fog with moisture droplets into the honeycomb network of channels at the first end portion of the honeycomb filter, the fog including a relative humidity of at least 80%. In further examples, the moisture droplets include a mean droplet size of from about 1 micron to about 25 microns. | 05-29-2014 |
Albert J. Blanchard, Houston, TX US
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20090192854 | Method and apparatus for facilitating electronic acquisition and maintenence of goods and services via the internet - Internet acquisition of goods and services from multiple service providers is facilitated in a uniform, automated manner. Online service account facilitation systems and methods are contemplated that allow for intuitive, uniformly-structured representations of service offerings; straightforward, yet flexible, definition of service product markets; advantageous status designations for market offerings; flexible start date restriction rules; context sensitive information request forms, dynamic price determination on interactive comparison forms; flexible restriction rules for selection combinations of plans, packages, and features; creation of customized data elements; a powerfully advantageous ordering process; a discontinuation process; an inter-dependent order resolution feature; a hierarchical customization scheme; and/or centralized two-way communication between customers and service providers. In one embodiment, tenants of business or residential properties, may connect and disconnect utilities and/or purchase other goods and services electronically via the Internet from various service providers when moving into the property. | 07-30-2009 |
Bart W. Blanchard, Fort Mccoy, FL US
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20110128973 | MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL LAYER THAT ENCAPSULATES DATA FROM A PLURALITY OF RECEIVED DATA UNITS INTO A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY TRANSMITTABLE BLOCKS - A method of operating in a network in which a plurality of stations communicate over a shared medium, comprising providing a physical layer (e.g., PHY) for handling physical communication over the shared medium; providing a high level layer (e.g., PAL) that receives data from the station and supplies high level data units (e.g., MSDUs) for transmission over the medium; providing a MAC layer that receives the high level data units from the high level layer and supplies low level data units (e.g., MPDUs) to the physical layer; at the MAC layer, encapsulating content from a plurality of the high level data units; dividing the encapsulated content into a plurality of pieces (e.g., segments) with each piece capable of being independently retransmitted; and supplying low level data units containing one or more of the plurality of pieces. | 06-02-2011 |
Bart W. Blanchard, Melbourne, FL US
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20140192641 | MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL LAYER THAT ENCAPSULATES DATA FROM A PLURALITY OF RECEIVED DATA UNITS INTO A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY TRANSMITTABLE BLOCKS - A method of operating in a network in which a plurality of stations communicate over a shared medium, comprising providing a physical layer (e.g., PHY) for handling physical communication over the shared medium; providing a high level layer (e.g., PAL) that receives data from the station and supplies high level data units (e.g., MSDUs) for transmission over the medium; providing a MAC layer that receives the high level data units from the high level layer and supplies low level data units (e.g., MPDUs) to the physical layer; at the MAC layer, encapsulating content from a plurality of the high level data units; dividing the encapsulated content into a plurality of pieces (e.g., segments) with each piece capable of being independently retransmitted; and supplying low level data units containing one or more of the plurality of pieces. | 07-10-2014 |
Bert Joseph Blanchard, St. Martinville, LA US
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20100239404 | STORAGE AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for handling wellbore tools. In one aspect, a method of placing wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. The method includes the step of providing a storage and deployment system at the wellsite. The method further includes the step of loading the wellbore tools in a basket. The method also includes the step of placing the basket loaded with the wellbore tools on the storage and deployment system. Further, the method includes the step of moving the basket with the wellbore tools from a loading position to a deployment position. Additionally, the method includes the step of removing one of the wellbore tools from the basket and positioning the wellbore tool for deployment into a wellbore. In another aspect, a storage and deployment system for loading or unloading wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. In yet a further aspect, a method of removing wellbore tools at a wellsite is provided. | 09-23-2010 |
Carine Blanchard, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090269774 | EVALUATION OF EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS - A method to evaluate eosinophilic esophagitis based on information in an eosinophilic esophagitis transcriptome. | 10-29-2009 |
Cheryl Blanchard, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20120046752 | Unitary Orthopedic Implant - The present disclosure relates to an orthopedic implant that may be used to repair and/or replace focal defects in an individual's articular cartilage. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a unitary orthopedic implant that includes a bone contacting layer and an articulating layer. In exemplary embodiments, the bone contacting layer may have a thickness of between about 1 millimeter and 3 millimeters. In exemplary embodiments, the articulating layer may have a thickness of between about 1 millimeter and 2 millimeters. As a result, the orthopedic implant may have an overall thickness of between about 2 millimeters and about 5 millimeters. | 02-23-2012 |
Cheryl R. Blanchard, Warsaw, IN US
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20090143867 | Implants and Methods for Repair, Replacement and Treatment of Disease - Implants comprising cartilage and trabecular metal, and methods of making the implants are disclosed. Further disclosed are therapeutic uses of the implants, which include methods of treatment or repair of an chondral or osteochondral defect, such as a chondral or osteochondral injury, lesion or disease. An implant comprises cartilage or chondrocytes and a subchondral base comprising trabecular metal. An implant can comprise a geometric shape such as a cylinder or an anatomical shape such as a condyle, and can be used in conjunction with a positioning structure. | 06-04-2009 |
20110224791 | Orthopedic implant with bone interface anchoring - A cartilage resurfacing implant is provided for replacing cartilage of an articulating portion of a bone at a skeletal joint having opposed joint surfaces. The cartilage resurfacing implant includes a body having a bearing surface and a bone interface. The bearing surface is able to support articulation with an opposing joint surface. | 09-15-2011 |
Cheryl Renee Blanchard, Warsaw, IN US
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20100322994 | PARTICULATE CARTILAGE SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 12-23-2010 |
20120009224 | PARTICULATE CARTILAGE TREATMENT COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009270 | TREATMENT METHODS USING A PARTICULATE CARTILAGE SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 01-12-2012 |
20120087948 | PARTICULATE CARTILAGE SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 04-12-2012 |
20120237558 | METHOD OF TREATING AN OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECT - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239146 | CARTILAGE IMPLANT - The present invention is directed to compositions having at least one neocartilage particle, juvenile cartilage particle or a combination thereof and a matrix, and methods and devices that include the compositions. | 09-20-2012 |
Christine Blanchard, East Haddam, CT US
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20100242488 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - Provided are gas turbine engines | 09-30-2010 |
Christophe Blanchard, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090119845 | INFLATABLE EXTREMITY ELEVATION DEVICE - An inflatable extremity elevation device is provided. The device includes an outer shell which forms an inflatable air chamber. The outer shell includes a support surface extending from a proximal end to an elevated distal end. An adjustable attachment mechanism can be arranged on the outer shell. From the proximal end to the elevated distal end, the support surface can form a concave support surface portion, a substantially planar support surface portion, and a convex support surface portion. The adjustable attachment mechanism can secure a portion of an extremity against the substantially planar support surface portion such that a distal jointed portion of the extremity can naturally come to rest on the convex support surface portion. The device helps prevent excessive pre- and post-operative swelling of an extremity by allowing the extremity to heal in a natural elevated resting position. | 05-14-2009 |
20100049110 | Extremity Support Apparatus and Method - An extremity support apparatus having a second cuff, a first cuff, a bridge rod attached to the second cuff, and a tension rod attached to the first cuff and to the bridge rod is provided. The extremity support apparatus can place the support a first cuff in a cantilevered manner when a distal portion and a proximal portion of an extremity are supported in respective first and second cuffs. A method of supporting an extremity in a non-weight-bearing manner is also provided. | 02-25-2010 |
Christopher John Blanchard, Engelhard, NC US
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20090197486 | Method and system for maneuvering aquatic vessels - An aquatic vessel ( | 08-06-2009 |
Daniel B. Blanchard, North Salt Lake, UT US
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20110282285 | CATHETER PLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a body of a patient is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. | 11-17-2011 |
20110313293 | SUPPORT AND COVER STRUCTURES FOR AN ULTRASOUND PROBE HEAD - A probe cap for use with an ultrasound probe including a head portion and an acoustic surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the probe cap includes a body that defines a cavity sized for releasably receiving the head portion of the probe therein. The probe cap body further defines a hole that is proximate the acoustic surface of the head portion. A compliant spacer component is disposed in the hole. The spacer component can include a hydrogel and provides an acoustic path between the acoustic surface and a tissue surface of a patient. The spacer component includes a skin contact surface that defines a concavity and is deformable against the tissue surface. Additional embodiments disclose various probe cap and accompanying needle guide designs for use in assisting a clinician with ultrasound probe use and needle insertion into a patient. | 12-22-2011 |
20120041419 | TRIMMABLE CATHETER INCLUDING DISTAL PORTION STABILITY FEATURES - A catheter tube for insertion into a body of a patient is disclosed. The catheter tube includes a distal portion that remains stable during fluid infusion into the patient, thus reducing or eliminating whipping of the catheter distal tip, even during power injection. In one embodiment, the catheter tube defines at least one lumen and is formed from a tube material that defines a proximal portion and a distal portion of the catheter tube. The catheter tube is configured such that the arithmetic product of an elastic modulus and an area moment of inertia for at least a portion of the distal portion of the catheter tube defined by the catheter tube material is greater relative the arithmetic product of an elastic modulus and an area moment of inertia for at least a portion of the proximal portion of the catheter tube. | 02-16-2012 |
Daniel B. Blanchard, Bountiful, UT US
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20100331823 | PROXIMALLY TRIMMABLE CATHETER INCLUDING PRE-ATTACHED BIFURCATION AND RELATED METHODS - A proximally trimmable catheter is disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter includes a multi-lumen catheter tube, one or more extension tubes, and a hub for fluidly connecting the two. In a first unlocked state, the hub is axially slidable along the catheter tube. The hub includes tube pins that are in fluid communication with the extension tubes. A cutting member is positioned to longitudinally cut the catheter tube during axial sliding of the hub along the catheter tube such that distal portions of the tube pins remain disposed within the lumens of the catheter tube. When positioned as desired, the hub is locked into a second locked state and is no longer axially slidable along the catheter tube. The tube pins are fluidly sealed within the lumens of the catheter tube as to establish fluid communication between the extension tubes and the lumens via the tube pins. | 12-30-2010 |
20110087107 | SPACERS FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASOUND PROBE - A probe cap for use with an ultrasound probe including a head portion and an acoustic surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the probe cap includes a body that defines a cavity sized for releasably receiving the head portion of the probe therein. The probe cap body further defines a hole that is proximate the acoustic surface of the head portion. A compliant spacer component is disposed in the hole. The spacer component can include a hydrogel and provides an acoustic path between the acoustic surface and a tissue surface of a patient. The spacer component includes a skin contact surface that defines a concavity and is deformable against the tissue surface. | 04-14-2011 |
20120179102 | Shielding Dilator for Use with a Catheter - A dilator system for insertion of a catheter or other elongate device into a body of a patient includes a catheter having a lumen that initially defines a first inner diameter. The catheter includes a swellable material that swells after insertion into the body. A dilator includes an elongate body that is initially disposed in the catheter lumen and a tapered head extending from a distal end of the catheter lumen. The dilator head defines an outer diameter that is larger than the first inner diameter of the catheter lumen. After insertion of the dilator head and a distal portion of the catheter into the body, the catheter swells such that the lumen defines a second inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the dilator head. This enables the dilator to be proximally removed from the body via the catheter lumen defining the second diameter. | 07-12-2012 |
20130267912 | Distal Valve for a Catheter - A bi-directional valve assembly, including valves for use in closed-ended catheters or other elongate tubular devices, is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catheter assembly for insertion into a body of a patient is disclosed and comprises an elongate catheter tube including an outer wall that at least partially defines at least one lumen that extends between a proximal end and a closed distal end thereof. The catheter tube includes a valve assembly that in turn includes a linear slit valve defined through the outer wall of a distal segment of the catheter tube, and a deformation region. The deformation region includes a compliant segment disposed in the outer wall of the catheter tube and a thinned portion of the outer wall. The compliant segment and thinned portion of the deformation region cooperate to preferentially deform the outer wall and open the slit valve during aspiration through the catheter tube. | 10-10-2013 |
20140031752 | Catheter Placement Device and Method - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a body of a patient is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046261 | Magnetic Element-Equipped Needle Assemblies - A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle into a patient is disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging technology. In one embodiment, the guidance system comprises an imaging device including a probe for producing an image of an internal body target, such as a vessel. One or more sensors are included with the probe. The sensors sense a detectable characteristic related to the needle, such as a magnetic field of a magnet included with the needle. The system includes a processor that uses data relating to the sensed characteristic to determine a 3-D position of the needle. The system includes a display for depicting the position of the needle. A needle assembly including a hub, cannula, and magnetic element is also disclosed, wherein a magnetic axis of the magnetic element is configured to be coaxially or otherwise aligned with the needle cannula. | 02-13-2014 |
20140060655 | Tubing Clamp - A clamp for selectively compressing a portion of tubing, such as an extension leg of a PICC or other catheter, is disclosed. The clamp is able to be opened or closed with a thumb and finger of a single hand of a user and is slidably attached to the tubing so as to enable its placement as desired along the tube. In one embodiment, the tubing clamp comprises a body including first and second body portions hingedly connected to one another in a clamshell configuration, a latch for releasably latching the first and second body portions together, and at least two tube compression members. The tube compression members cooperate to compress and occlude a portion of tubing passing through the tubing clamp when the first and second body portions are latched to one another. | 03-06-2014 |
20140094774 | Guidewire Extension System for a Catheter Placement Device - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. Guidewire and catheter advancement assemblies are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20150119806 | Catheter Placement Device and Method - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a body of a patient is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. | 04-30-2015 |
20150231364 | Catheter Placement Device Including Guidewire and Catheter Control Elements - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. Guidewire and catheter locking systems are also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150250994 | Pressure Activated Proximal Valves - A method for using a medical device in connection with a catheter for regulation or transfer of fluids to and from a patient. The method may include obtaining and using a medical device including a diaphragm having two unidirectional slit valves disposed therein that actuate in different directions, one slit valve actuating in one direction in response to infusion-induced pressure and another slit valve actuating in another direction in response to aspiration-induced pressure. The method may include infusing fluid through one of the unidirectional slit valves, through a lumen, and into a patient's body. The method may also include aspirating fluid from a patient's body through the lumen and another unidirectional slit valve. | 09-10-2015 |
David L. Blanchard, Oskalooska, IA US
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20120081014 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR LED FIXTURE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND CALIBRATION - The present invention generally relates to the field of large area lighting, such as lighting for sport venues. More specifically, some embodiments of the present invention relate to controlling solid state illumination for various applications including sports lighting, architectural lighting, security lighting, parking, general area, interior, larger area and others. Embodiments according to aspects of the current invention monitor lighting circuits with regard to voltage and current, compare readings with stored models, characterize lighting circuits with regard to stored models for voltage and current, and control lighting circuits in accordance with desirable outcomes. | 04-05-2012 |
David L. Blanchard, Oskaloosa, IA US
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20110006689 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BYPASSING FAILED LEDS IN LIGHTING ARRAYS - An apparatus, method and system for controlling one or multiple lighting sources such as those powered by driver circuits or voltage splitting methods, to provide an alternative current path around a failed lighting source when one or more individual lighting sources fail. | 01-13-2011 |
20130300295 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BYPASSING FAILED LEDS IN LIGHTING ARRAYS - An apparatus, method and system for controlling one or multiple lighting sources such as those powered by driver circuits or voltage splitting methods, to provide an alternative current path around a failed lighting source when one or more individual lighting sources fail. | 11-14-2013 |
Douglas J. Blanchard, Greenwich, NY US
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20090139144 | TELESCOPING GATE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A telescoping gate can include a frame, a primary gate member connected to the frame in a manner such that the primary gate member can move relative to the frame, and a secondary gate member that is moveable with respect to both the primary gate member and the frame. The primary gate member can include at least one side wall, a top wall extending at an angle from a top of the side wall, and a bottom wall extending at an angle from a bottom of the side wall to create a cavity between the bottom wall, side wall and top wall. The secondary gate member can be located in the cavity of the primary gate member and configured to move relative to the primary gate member and the frame within that cavity. The bottom wall of the primary gate member includes a first roller/rail structure and the secondary gate member includes a bottom wall having a first roller/rail structure configured to mate with the first roller/rail structure of the primary gate member bottom wall. In addition, the bottom wall of the primary gate can include a roller/rail structure configured to contact a mating ground roller/rail structure. | 06-04-2009 |
20090217594 | MODULAR PANEL GATE ASSEMBLY FOR A CANTILEVER SLIDE GATE SYSTEM - A modular slide gate is movable along a hanger assembly of a cantilever slide gate system between an open position where access through a secured perimeter is permitted and a closed position where access through a secured perimeter is obstructed. The modular slide gate can include a top member, a bottom member, and a plurality of cross-members extending between and connected to the bottom member and the at least one wall of the frame member. The top member can include a frame member and a track member. The frame member can include at least one wall. The track member can be configured and dimensioned to receive the hanger assembly and can include at least one wall that extends continuously from and is homogenous with the at least one wall of the frame member. | 09-03-2009 |
Edward John Blanchard, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150114082 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF GYROSOPIC SENSORS - The present disclosure describes systems and methods for maintaining gyroscopic sensor accuracy over time and across changing environmental conditions. In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides arrangements and methods for calibrating a gyroscope while it is positioned on a robotic platform. In particular, the gyroscope may positioned on a sensor platform that is moved through a series of known or measured rotations and then the gyroscope signals are compared to reference data and the sensor's gain and offset calculated. In other aspects, the present disclosure provides arrangements and methods for utilizing measurements from multiple gyroscopes that measure the same axis of rotation. | 04-30-2015 |
Eric Blanchard, Covington, LA US
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20140071886 | Satellite Communication Device for Routing Terrestrial Signals Through a Satellite Network - A interface device and a method of allowing communication is provided to allow a wireless mobile communications device to interface with a satellite communication system. The interface includes a satellite modem (including antenna), a communications link to communicate with the wireless communications device (such as a Wifi link using VoIP) and an applications processor (with associated memory) to handle control and handshaking functions between the communications link and satellite modem and the related interfaced equipment (mobile communications device and satellite system) and to assist and reformat as needed transmission of data between the interfaced equipment. | 03-13-2014 |
Greg Blanchard, Manvel, TX US
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20120202900 | PURIFICATION OF ACETIC ACID PRODUCT STREAMS - In one embodiment, the invention is to an ion exchange resin composition comprising a metal-functionalized exchange resin comprising from 3% to 94% metal-functionalized active sites; and a non-metal-functionalized exchange resin comprising non-metal-functionalized active sites. | 08-09-2012 |
20140128487 | Purification of Acetic Acid Product Streams - In one embodiment, the invention is to an ion exchange resin composition comprising a metal-functionalized exchange resin comprising from 3% to 94% metal-functionalized active sites; and a non-metal-functionalized exchange resin comprising non-metal-functionalized active sites. | 05-08-2014 |
Gregory Blanchard, Manvel, TX US
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20140051885 | CATALYST STABILITY IN CARBONYLATION PROCESSES - A method for stabilizing a carbonylation catalyst with carbon monoxide recovered from a gaseous stream derived from a carbonylation reaction. The carbon monoxide enriched stream is fed downstream of the carbonylation reactor, preferably to a flasher or light ends column, to enhance catalyst stability throughout the process. | 02-20-2014 |
Hollis R. Blanchard, Beaverton, OR US
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20110072247 | FAST APPLICATION PROGRAMMABLE TIMERS - Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing fast application programmable timers are provided. A computer program product includes a tangible storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method. The method includes receiving a request to set a user accessible timer, the request received from an application thread. The user accessible timer is set in response to receiving the request, the setting including initializing a counter. The counter is decremented until an interrupt threshold has been reached. An interrupt signal is transmitted to the application thread in response to detecting that the interrupt threshold has been reached. | 03-24-2011 |
James Arthur Blanchard, Midland, NC US
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20130110668 | USER SOLUTIONS ONLINE PURCHASING | 05-02-2013 |
Jason Blanchard, Hillsboro, OR US
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20150186194 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF EVENT - An electronic device may be provided that includes logic, at least partially implemented in hardware, to detect an occurrence of a blocking instance at the electronic device, and store information related to an event received at the electronic device, the event received during the blocking instance, in response to the occurrence of the blocking instance at the electronic device. | 07-02-2015 |
Jay Blanchard, Prior Lake, MN US
Joel Blanchard, Pownal, ME US
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20120021519 | EFFICIENT INDUCTION OF PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS USING SMALL MOLECULE COMPOUNDS - The disclosure features a method of producing a reprogrammed cell (e.g. an induced pluripotent stem cell or an undifferentiated cell) from a differentiated (e.g. somatic) cell. In some embodiments, the methods includes contacting a differentiated (e.g. somatic cell) with a TGFBR1 inhibitor or anti-TGF-β-antibody to produce a reprogrammed cell (e.g. pluripotent stem cell or undifferentiated cell). Embodiments of the present invention relate to a reprogrammed cell and methods and compositions for producing a chemically produced reprogrammed cell or populations thereof. | 01-26-2012 |
20130259842 | STABLE REPROGRAMMED CELLS - The present invention relates to a stable pluripotent reprogrammed cells, and compositions and methods of isolation and uses thereof, wherein the stable pluripotent reprogrammed cells is derived from a somatic cell and has undergone incomplete remodeling of the epigenome. In some embodiments, the stable reprogrammed cell is a human stable reprogrammed cell. In some embodiments, the stable reprogrammed cell has a statistically significant lower level of expression of one or any combination of Nanog, Dnmt3b, Lefty2 as compared to an induced pluripotent stem cell. In some embodiments, the stable reprogrammed cell has a statistically significant higher level of expression of one or any combination of Tdgf1, Tert or endogenous Sox2 as compared to a somatic cell from which it was derived. In some embodiments, the stable reprogrammed cell has a statistically significant faster rate of doubling as compared to an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) or an embryonic stem (ES) cell. Other aspects of the invention relate to compositions comprising the reprogrammed cell, method of isolation and method of use. | 10-03-2013 |
John S. Blanchard, New Rochelle, NY US
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20110190253 | METHOD FOR TREATING TUBERCULOSIS - The present invention generally relates to methods for treating tuberculosis in a subject comprising administering to the subject an antibiotic in conjunction with clavulanic acid or salt thereof. The antibiotic can be carbapenem (e.g., meropenem or imipenem) or cefuroxime. The present invention also relates to related pharmaceutical compositions and methods for manufacturing said pharmaceutical compositions. | 08-04-2011 |
John S. Blanchard, Pelham, NY US
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20090131266 | Nucleic Acid-Like Proteins - Provided are recombinant pentapeptide repeat family proteins comprising at least one mutation of an i | 05-21-2009 |
Joshua Blanchard, Daphne, AL US
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20120153080 | ADAPTER AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING MONUMENTS - A tie-down adapter for attaching a monument, such as an aircraft monument, to a floor structure, such as an aircraft cargo compartment floor. The tie-down adapter includes a base and a stud protruding from the base. The base includes a plurality of fastener through holes configured to align with an existing threaded hole pattern in the cargo compartment floor. The stud is configured to penetrate a mount opening of an attachment bracket on an aircraft monument to be attached. The stud has a threaded shaft configured to receive a fastener for fixing the tie-down adapter to the monument attachment bracket. The tie-down adapter can be provided in a system, and used in a method for mounting aircraft monuments to a cargo compartment floor. | 06-21-2012 |
Karl W. Blanchard, Cypress, TX US
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20110094742 | Casing Shoes and Methods of Reverse-Circulation Cementing of Casing - A method having the following steps: running a circulation valve comprising a reactive material into the well bore on the casing; reverse-circulating an activator material in the well bore until the activator material contacts the reactive material of the circulation valve; reconfiguring the circulation valve by contact of the activator material with the reactive material; and reverse-circulating a cement composition in the well bore until the reconfigured circulation valve decreases flow of the cement composition. A circulation valve for cementing casing in a well bore, the valve having: a valve housing connected to the casing and comprising a reactive material; a plurality of holes in the housing, wherein the plurality of holes allow fluid communication between an inner diameter of the housing and an exterior of the housing, wherein the reactive material is expandable to close the plurality of holes. | 04-28-2011 |
Kenneth L. Blanchard, Houston, TX US
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20090214410 | SPLIT FLOW CONTACTOR - Systems and methods for contacting a liquid, gas, and/or a multi-phase mixture with particulate solids. The system can include a body having a first head and a second head disposed thereon. Two or more discrete fixed beds can be disposed across a cross-section of the body. One or more unobstructed fluid flow paths can bypass each fixed bed, and one or more baffles can be disposed between the fixed beds. | 08-27-2009 |
20090297427 | Cold Wall Horizontal Ammonia Converter - Systems and methods for producing ammonia. Nitrogen and hydrogen can be supplied to a reaction zone disposed inside an inner shell. The inner shell can be disposed inside an outer shell such that a space is formed therebetween. The reaction zone can include at least one catalyst bed in indirect heat exchange with the space. The nitrogen and hydrogen can be reacted in the reaction zone in the presence of at least one catalyst to form an effluent comprising ammonia. The effluent can be recovered from the inner shell and cooled to provide a cooled effluent stream. A cooling fluid can be provided to the outer shell such that the cooling fluid flows through at least a portion of the space and is in fluid communication with the exterior of the inner shell. At least a portion of the cooled effluent can provide at least a portion of the cooling fluid. The cooling fluid can then be recovered from the outer shell as an ammonia product. | 12-03-2009 |
20120237434 | Split Flow Contactor - Systems and methods for contacting a liquid, gas, and/or a multi-phase mixture with particulate solids. The system can include a body having a first head and a second head disposed thereon. Two or more discrete fixed beds can be disposed across a cross-section of the body. One or more unobstructed fluid flow paths can bypass each fixed bed, and one or more baffles can be disposed between the fixed beds. | 09-20-2012 |
20130087742 | Apparatus And Methods For Saturating And Purifying Syngas - Apparatus and processes for saturating and purifying syngas are provided. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus can include two packed beds through which water and syngas flow countercurrently. In the first bed, the syngas can be at least partially saturated with water, and in the second bed hydrocarbons, byproducts, or both can be removed from the syngas. Processes for saturating and purifying syngas using the apparatus discussed and described herein are also provided. | 04-11-2013 |
Korey W. Blanchard, Covington, LA US
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20120106872 | CONTAINMENT BAG - Containment bag for an industrial container embraces a non-self-supporting container having a top, sides, and a bottom, which define an interior space; in at least one of the top and sides, at least one opening for introduction of material into the interior space; and for the at least one opening a flap that can be sealed at or beyond the at least one opening. Sealing is provided through at least one of a hook and loop closure system and an adhesive system. The bag can be employed with the industrial container. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark A. Blanchard, Lebanon, IN US
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20090147981 | In-ear headphones - An earphone is disclosed that is used in connection with reproducing audio sounds that are supplied from an audio-frequency source. The earphone includes a housing that includes a boot assembly positioned in the housing. A first audio driver is positioned in the boot assembly such that a first output of the first audio driver is in acoustic communication with a mixing chamber. A second audio driver is also positioned in the boot assembly such that a second output of the second audio driver is in acoustic communication with a chamber in the boot assembly. A tubular needle is positioned in the boot assembly having a first end in acoustic communication with the chamber and a second end in acoustic communication with the mixing chamber. | 06-11-2009 |
20100084217 | Ear tip - An improved ear tip for earphones and hearing protection is provided where comfort and occlusion of the ear are of most importance. The ear tip comprises an elastomer polymer resin material molded to form the material to the shape of the ear canal. A chamber is defined having a proximal and distal end, the distal end engages the acoustic exit of the transducer, sound source or sound attenuator and the proximal end of the bore is adapted to be disposed adjacent an eardrum. The inner body attaches to a nozzle, or audio playback orifice to naturally transition the acoustics from the transducer or sound attenuator to the eardrum via the ear canal. The ear tip can have a plurality of flexible annular flanges disposed at spaced intervals of the body with decreasing circumference as the flanges transition to the proximal end. Each flange tapers in a radius or curvilinear geometry as it progresses to the end of the object. | 04-08-2010 |
20100310106 | IN-EAR HEADPHONES - An earphone is disclosed that is used in connection with reproducing audio sounds that are supplied from an audio-frequency source. The earphone includes a housing that includes a boot assembly positioned in the housing. A first audio driver is positioned in the boot assembly such that a first output of the first audio driver is in acoustic communication with a mixing chamber. A second audio driver is also positioned in the boot assembly such that a second output of the second audio driver is in acoustic communication with a chamber in the boot assembly. A tubular needle is positioned in the boot assembly having a first end in acoustic communication with the chamber and a second end in acoustic communication with the mixing chamber. | 12-09-2010 |
20150047650 | ROUND VARIABLE WALL EARBUD - An ear tip is disclosed that comprises an annular flange having a first end tapering downwardly to a second end and having a circular lateral cross-section. The annular flange is defined by a plurality of sections and each section has a varying wall thickness. An inner body extends internally from the first end within a hollow interior defined by the annular flange toward the second end. An acoustic channel extends through the inner body, where the annular flange at least partially occludes an ear canal from ambient noise and creates at least a partial air seal in the ear canal and the acoustic channel is configured to allow the passage of sound into the ear canal when the inner body is connected with a sound source. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049896 | OVAL VARIABLE WALL EARBUD - An ear tip is disclosed that comprises an annular flange having a first end tapering downwardly to a second end and having a non-circular lateral cross-section generally in the shape of an oval. The annular flange has a varying wall thickness from a first set of opposite sides of the annular flange to a second set of opposite sides of the annular flange. An inner body extends internally from the first end within a hollow interior defined by the annular flange toward the second end. An acoustic channel extends through the inner body, where the annular flange at least partially occludes an ear canal from ambient noise and creates at least a partial air seal in the ear canal and the acoustic channel is configured to allow the passage of sound into the ear canal when the inner body is connected with a sound source. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049897 | TEARDROP VARIABLE WALL EARBUD - An ear tip is disclosed that comprises an annular flange having a first end tapering downwardly to a second end and having a teardrop curve lateral cross section running from approximately the upper end to the lower end. An inner body extends internally from the upper end within a hollow interior defined by the flange toward the lower end. An acoustic channel extends through the inner body. The flange at least partially occludes an ear canal from ambient noise and creates at least a partial air seal in the ear canal and the acoustic channel is configured to allow the passage of sound into the ear canal when the inner body is connected with a sound source. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark Alan Blanchard, Lebanon, IN US
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20090060245 | Balanced armature with acoustic low pass filter - A balanced armature apparatus is disclosed that includes dual transducers for generating sound waves in response to electric audio signals. The dual transducers include a motor assembly coupled to a diaphragm. A housing defines an interior chamber and the motor assembly and the diaphragm are positioned within the interior chamber. A pair of acoustic output ports is located in a respective end of the housing. A low pass acoustic filter is in communication with one of the acoustic output ports that is operable to attenuate a predetermined range of frequencies from an audio signal produced by one of the diaphragms. | 03-05-2009 |
Matthew T. Blanchard, St. Louis, MO US
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20120265672 | Waiver Decisioning - A system and method of identifying one or more waivers for waiving a fee associated with an account of a customer at a financial institution. The system and method may include identifying, based one or more criteria of the account, customer, and the like, one or more waivers applicable to the account, customer, and the like. The applicable waivers may be provided for selection. In some examples, a history of all waivers associated with the account or customer may also be provided. | 10-18-2012 |
Michael Blanchard, Farmington, AR US
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20140323616 | EGGSHELL POWDER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING EGGSHELL POWDER COMPOSITIONS - A process for manufacturing eggshell powder for use in the production of bio-based products is provided. The process involves exposing a quantity of eggshell to high air speed at room temperatures to pulverize the eggshell and separate the eggshell component from the inner membrane component. Thus, the process avoids the use of high temperatures and other harsh chemical treatments to remove the inner membrane from the eggshell thereby resulting in an eggshell material that retains the original lipid-protein structure of the native eggshell from which the powder derives. Accordingly, an eggshell powder composition is provided that is substantially free of inner membrane material and possesses a lipid-protein structure substantially similar to that of the eggshell from which the powder is derived. A polymer composite composition comprising an eggshell component and a polymer component is also provided. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael A. Blanchard, Lakemoor, IL US
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20080269442 | CATIONIC PERAMIDO TITANIUM POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to tris(N,N-diarylamido) transition metal complexes and the use of such complexes as single-site polymerization catalysts. The presently disclosed complexes can be used as catalysts in the preparation of polymers from monomers, such as olefins and propylene oxide, at relatively low pressure and temperature. The polymers produced have a high molecular weight. | 10-30-2008 |
Nate Blanchard, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110233809 | GLASS-FILLED THREE-DIMENSIONAL RESIN ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Methods of making three-dimensional glass tilled resin elements are provided. The methods can include the use of open or closed molds in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The molds are filled with resin material and glass fragments to provide aesthetically pleasing three-dimensional resin elements. The resin material can be dyed to provide for a wide variety of colors, and the glass fragments can be obtained from post-consumer glass. | 09-29-2011 |
Nicholas M. Blanchard, Merrimack, NH US
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20150260624 | SNAP GRIP INDENTER MOUNT USED ON A HARDNESS TESTER - The present disclosure relates to a snap grip indenter mount, used on a hardness tester, particularly a microhardness tester, or similar apparatus. The snap grip indenter mount includes three major components—an indenter ball adapter, an upper housing assembly (or snap-grip male element) and a lower housing assembly (or snap-grip female element). The indenter ball adapter forms a ball-and-socket arrangement with the lower housing assembly. The lower housing assembly includes various set screws for fixing the orientation and symmetry of the indenter ball adapter with the lower housing assembly. | 09-17-2015 |
Norman Blanchard, Lafayette, IN US
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20090279812 | TRANSPORTABLE PACKAGE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FORM THE SAME - A system and method to form a transportable package is disclosed. The method includes placing a frame on a suitable base and placing a collapsible bag inside the frame, wherein an open top portion of the collapsible bag is draped over an open top of the frame to support the collapsible bag in an open position. The collapsible bag is then filled with flowable particulate matter and a vacuum is drawn in the interior of the collapsible bag. While the vacuum is being applied, the frame is removed and the collapsible bag is spirally wrapped with a reinforcing material. The open top portion of the collapsible bag is then preferably sealed to form the transportable package. | 11-12-2009 |
Otis L. Blanchard, Austin, TX US
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20110130469 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO RESVERATROL - The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising resveratrol and uses thereof. Some embodiments include compositions and methods with increased bioavailability of resveratrol. Certain embodiments include compositions comprising resveratrol and a solubilizer. Particular embodiments include transmucosal delivery of resveratrol from the composition. | 06-02-2011 |
20150216982 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO RESVERATROL - The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising resveratrol and uses thereof. Some embodiments include compositions and methods with increased bioavailability of resveratrol. Certain embodiments include compositions comprising resveratrol and a solubilizer. Particular embodiments include transmucosal delivery of resveratrol from the composition. | 08-06-2015 |
Peter Floodstrand Blanchard, Iowa City, IA US
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20130009362 | Method and Apparatus for Playing Board Game - A game of skill and strategy wherein at least two players alternate turns and place at least one game token in at least one open border slot surrounding one or more playing zones. Each player can then claim one or more zones by placing at least one game token within one or more of the zones when one of said players converts the last open border slot to a closed border slot, thereby completely surrounding said one or more of the zones. A winner is determined by evaluating the number of zones claimed by each player, and there are various ways to win. | 01-10-2013 |
Ralph J. Blanchard, Melbourne, FL US
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20080248890 | System and Method for Training a Golf Club Stroke - A system is provided for training a golf club stroke. The system includes a sensor, and a transmitter positioned in a spaced relation to the sensor, where the transmitter transmits a signal received by the. The system further includes a golf club including a head including a transparent medium region, where the head is positioned between the sensor and the transmitter. The signal passes through the transparent medium region. | 10-09-2008 |
Raymond K. Blanchard, Frederick, MD US
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20110251091 | THYROID TUMORS IDENTIFIED - The invention relates to methods and kits for detecting thyroid cancer by detecting differences in the expression of genes that are differentially expressed in thyroid cancer cells. | 10-13-2011 |
20150038376 | THYROID CANCER BIOMARKER - The methods provided herein use microarray data for feature selection and then use selected targets to generate industry standard qPCR arrays with new clinical sample assay data so order to build a classification model. This multi-step method overcomes the disadvantages of traditional biomarker identification. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert Blanchard, Mesa, AZ US
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20110023672 | Method and Apparatus for Debonding a Submounted Substrate - The present invention provides a debonding apparatus, a system comprising such apparatus, and methods for using such apparatus or system for the removal of flexible substrates ( | 02-03-2011 |
Rod N. Blanchard, Farmington, UT US
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20100147389 | IRRIGATION CONTROL APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - Described herein are various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for controlling the irrigation of an area. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one sensor module that is configured to detect the soil moisture content of soil in an irrigation area. The sensor module is further configured to determine a rate of change of the soil moisture content based on the detected soil moisture content. A rate at which the sensor module detects the soil moisture content of the soil is based on the determined rate of change of the soil moisture content. The apparatus also includes a central control module that is configured to execute an irrigation event for an irrigation area if the detected soil moisture content reaches a moisture content lower threshold. The central control module also is configured to terminate the irrigation event for the irrigation area if the detected soil moisture content reaches a moisture content upper threshold. | 06-17-2010 |
20150242882 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SYNCING CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH BROADCAST MEDIA - Described herein is a method for electronic-based opportunities for consumer engagement that includes broadcasting an offer for participating in an opportunity via an electronic medium. The method also includes accepting the offer by generating from an information handling device of a participant an electronic text-based message or input from a computer application. | 08-27-2015 |
Russell Lewis Ernest Blanchard, Atlanta, GA US
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20100105244 | Telecommunications Patching Systems with Obliquely-Angled Patching Modules - A telecommunications patching system includes: a carrier having a generally vertically disposed carrier panel, the carrier panel including a cutout area; and a plurality of patching modules. Each of the patching modules has a main panel and a plurality of telecommunications connectors mounted thereon. The patching modules are inserted into the cutout area so that the main panels thereof are substantially parallel to each other, and so that the main panels define an oblique angle relative to vertical. In such a configuration port density can be increased over typical systems. | 04-29-2010 |
Russell Lewis Ernest Blanchard, New York, NY US
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20090021211 | Media portal for vehicle - A media portal for a vehicle includes a structure within a vehicle passenger compartment that defines a cavity. The cavity is selectively variable in size in order to retain a portable electronic device. A sensor is configured to detect the presence of the portable electronic device in the cavity. An inductive charger is positioned to generate a changing magnetic field in the cavity to inductively charge a battery of the portable electronic device. At least one user interface device is included through which data can be received from or transmitted to the portable electronic device. | 01-22-2009 |
Ryan Blanchard, Niskayuna, NY US
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20120273175 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING GASIFICATION PRODUCTS - Gasification cooling systems provided herein may include a housing having a fluid passage extending in a flow direction lengthwise along the housing and an annular wall disposed about the fluid passage and having one or more annular steps. Such systems may also include a plurality of heat exchanger tubes downstream of the one or more annular steps and adapted to cool a syngas in the gas passage as the syngas flows in the flow direction. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273176 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING GASIFICATION PRODUCTS - Embodiments of gasification cooling systems provided herein may include a housing, an annular wall, and one or more tangential fluid jets circumferentially disposed about the annular wall. The housing includes an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid passage disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The annular wall is disposed about the fluid passage, and a fluid stream is configured to flow in a flow direction from the inlet toward the outlet. The one or more tangential fluid jets are adapted to inject fluid into the fluid passage to annularly circulate the fluid stream throughout the fluid passage as the fluid stream flows in the flow direction. | 11-01-2012 |
Scott Blanchard, New York, NY US
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20120027689 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALTERING PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERITES OF FLUOROPHORES VIA PROXIMAL QUENCHING - The invention is directed to fluorophore-containing compositions and configurations wherein proximity between the fluorophore and one or more protective agents (PAs) modifies the lifetime of fluorescent and/or dark states, their frequency of occurrence, and the total lifetime of fluorescence in order to appropriately modify the photophysical characteristics of the fluorophore. The invention is also directed to methods that utilize these compositions and configurations. | 02-02-2012 |
20130122525 | smFRET WITH MEMBRANE PROTEINS - This disclosure is directed to methods of conducting dynamic single-molecule fluorescence studies such as sm-FRET on a membrane protein which permits observation and quantification of conformational dynamics of a membrane protein. Also disclosed herein are mutant membrane proteins in which one or more mutations have been introduced for affixing a fluorophore, as well as reagents and kits containing such mutant membrane proteins for conducting dynamic single-molecule fluorescence studies. The methods and compositions disclosed herein can be used in screening for compounds that enhance or reduce the activity of a membrane protein, useful for treating diseases associated with the malfunction of the membrane protein or alterations in membrane protein conformation. | 05-16-2013 |
20130308842 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED PLATFORM FOR AUTOMATED FLUORESCENCE IMAGING AND KINETIC ANALYSIS - Automatically selecting time traces from a fluorescence experiment, in one aspect, may include capturing results of the fluorescence experiment in a moving image; localizing sources of fluorescence in the moving image; producing time traces of each fluorescent source by monitoring fluorescence intensity of said localized sources in the moving image over time; removing unuseful time traces from said produced time traces; and selecting useful time traces from said produced time traces based on one or more defined criteria. FRET traces from selected time traces may be further calculated and analyzed. A unified computer-implemented platform in one aspect may include tools to locate single molecules, extract traces, classify smFRET traces according to adjustable parameters, and quantify the kinetic parameters of FRET transitions using analytical procedures such as Hidden Markov Modeling (HMM) procedures. | 11-21-2013 |
Scott C. Blanchard, New York, NY US
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20120276646 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR ANALYZING RIBOSWITCHES USING FRET - The present invention is provides isolated riboswitches with FRET pairs for distinguishing changes in regulatory interactions controlled by the expression platform domain found in riboswitches. The invention further provides methods of using those riboswitches to detect structural changes in the expression platform domain and to identify potential antibiotics. | 11-01-2012 |
20140093870 | SINGLE MOLECULE IMAGING TECHNIQUES TO AID CRYSTALLIZATION - This invention relates to a method to rapidly find crystallization conditions for a biomolecule in a desired conformation using single-molecule, fluorescent resonance energy transfer (smFRET) imaging techniques. The method provides significant cost and time advantages over the empricial exploration for crystallization conditions. | 04-03-2014 |
20140127681 | SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION METHODS FOR THE IMAGING OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND NEUROTRANSMITTER TRANSPORT - The present invention describes the synthesis of biological samples that can be used for the purpose of enhancing the signal-to-noise ratios achievable during the imaging of protein synthesis, amino acid transport and neurotransmitter transport, particularly in applications where single-molecule resolution is demanded. The present invention provides quencher-labeled elongation factor (EF-Tu) and fluorophore-labeled tRNA. When these molecules are present in a ternary complex with GTP, the fluorescently-labeled tRNA is quantitatively quenched. Once the tRNA is incorporated into an actively translating ribosome, however, a burst of fluorescence is released and can be detected by a variety of techniques, including smFRET imaging. The invention further provides novel EF-Tu constructs for achieving quencher labeling at high levels while retaining native or near native activity in the translation reactions, as well as methods for preparing stable ternary complexes, methods of protein sequencing, methods of detecting amino acid transport using a proteoliposome assay system and the proteoliposomes systems and methods of imaging translation events in single living cells. The present invention should have an immediate impact on next-generation sequencing technologies and the detection of neurotransmitter transporter activities in both in vitro and in vivo settings, a critical component of drug activity/screening assays targeting this important class of molecules. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127682 | NEW RIBOSOMAL TARGETS FOR ANTIBIOTIC DRUG DISCOVERY - The present invention relates to methods to identify molecules that binds in the neomycin binding pocket of a bacterial ribosome using structures of an intact bacterial ribosome that reveal how the ribosome binds tRNA in two functionally distinct states, determined by x-ray crystallography. One state positions tRNA in the peptidyl-tRNA binding site. The second, a fully rotated state, is stabilized by ribosome recycling factor (RRF) and binds tRNA in a highly bent conformation in a hybrid peptidyl/exit (P/E) site. Additionally, the invention relates to various assays, including single-molecule assay for ribosome recycling, and methods to identify compounds that interfere with ribosomal function by detecting newly identified intermediate FRET states using known and novel FRET pairs on the ribosome. The invention also provides vectors and compositions with an N-terminally tagged S13 protein | 05-08-2014 |
Scott Dave Blanchard, Mesa, AZ US
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20100128642 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A HALF-DUPLEX MODE OF OPERATION FOR USER EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATIONS IN A RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Embodiments include methods performed in time division duplex (TDD) radio communication systems in which information is communicated between a first node (e.g., a base) and a second node (e.g., user equipment) in a context of a data frame that includes a plurality of slots. The second node applies an adjustment to an alignment between a second node transmit clock and a second node receive clock based on a propagation delay between the first node and the second node. The adjusted alignment ensures that second node receive slots and second node transmit slots are non-overlapping with each other in time, and that the second node will operate in a half-duplex mode of operation. The second node transmits a transmit burst during the second node transmit slots, and receives a first node transmit burst from the first node during the second node receive slots. | 05-27-2010 |
Scott David Blanchard, Mesa, AZ US
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20090207854 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING EFFICIENT BANDWIDTH UTILIZATION IN PACKET SWITCHED NETWORKS - Systems and methods are described for efficiently transmitting packetized data from a sender to a receiver over a communications link. A compression context is established between the sender and the receiver based upon commonalities in each of the data packets prior to transmitting the data over the communications link. The data is compressed according to the compression context to thereby create compressed data packets, and the compressed data packets are transmitted to the receiver across the communications link. By establishing compression contexts prior to transmission, the need for in-band signaling is reduced or eliminated. | 08-20-2009 |
20100142592 | METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH NOTCHED TRANSMIT FREQUENCY BINS - A wireless network ( | 06-10-2010 |
20110116386 | TRANSMISSION CONTROL IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - In a communication system that includes a control terminal (CT), a relay apparatus (RA), and a plurality user equipment (UE) that wirelessly communicate with the CT through the RA, a method for performing transmission control includes the CT receiving an RA-CT downlink signal that originated from a UE, determining a frequency-of-arrival (FoA) error from the RA-CT downlink signal (where the FoA error results at least in part from an error in a UE time reference with respect to a CT time reference), and providing, to the UE, a transmit frequency control (TFC) feedback signal that indicates the error in the UE time reference. The UE produces an adjusted UE uplink carrier frequency signal that compensates for the error in the UE time reference as indicated in the TFC feedback signal, and upconverts and transmits a UE-RA uplink signal using the adjusted UE uplink carrier frequency signal. | 05-19-2011 |
Susan Blanchard, Houston, TX US
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20090258116 | Packaged food product and method of packaging and identifying packaged products - The present invention relates to a custom-configured product and method of identifying packaged products and of distributing a packaged product. The method of labeling a product comprises creating a label which has an adhesive portion for adhering the label and indicia identifying a product; contacting the label adhesive with a first surface of the packaging, so that the label adheres to the surface; placing the product in the packaging, closing the packaging so that the indicia is visible to the customer examining the indicia to determine the destination for the product; and delivering the product to the destination. The labeled custom-configured product comprises: a custom-configured food product; a packaging containing the food product; the packaging having an interior surface and an exterior surface, where the interior surface is in contact with the food product; and a label having adhesive on a first face and indicia on a portion of a second face, the indicia identifying the food product, the adhesive adhering directly to the surface of the packaging, wherein the portion of the second face is visible outside the packaging so that a consumer can identify the food product from the indicia without opening the packaging. | 10-15-2009 |
Tina C. Blanchard, Austin, TX US
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20110130469 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO RESVERATROL - The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising resveratrol and uses thereof. Some embodiments include compositions and methods with increased bioavailability of resveratrol. Certain embodiments include compositions comprising resveratrol and a solubilizer. Particular embodiments include transmucosal delivery of resveratrol from the composition. | 06-02-2011 |
Walter T. Blanchard, Irving, TX US
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20130260446 | COMPOSTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for transforming refuse into compost. The device includes a first chamber having a grinding mechanism to grind refuse. The device also includes a second chamber attached to the first chamber, and a conduit interconnecting the first chamber to the second chamber. The second chamber stores the ground refuse to promote the composting process, and the conduit allows thermal energy and moisture to be shared between the first and second chambers. | 10-03-2013 |
Walter T. Blanchard, Georgetown, TX US
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20140283881 | DISHWASHER WITH MULTI-FEED WASHING SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a shiftable rack provided with multiple, distinct washing fluid spray arms connected to a common, rack supported manifold. When the rack is shifted to a retracted position within a tub of the dishwasher, the manifold mates with a coupling of a fluid distribution system including a multi-tube feed arrangement configured to selectively distribute washing fluid from a pump assembly to the multiple spray arms. | 09-25-2014 |
20140332042 | DISHWASHER WITH RACK CORNER SPRAY SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a rack provided with interior and exterior corner nozzles to direct washing fluid onto interior and exterior surface portions of an object placed in a corner of the rack. | 11-13-2014 |
Wesley Blanchard, Charlotte, NC US
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20120056450 | Devices for securing panels over an opening - A transparency of a panel of the invention is secured to an recess in a vehicle by biasing the panel toward a hole in the recess defined by an end of a flange, and fixedly mounting the panel to the flange in less than 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the transparency is secured to the recess from a position within the vehicle. In another embodiment, the panel is replaced by providing access to the hole and moving the mounting devices toward the hole to engage the flange to fixedly secure the panel over the hole. When a prior art broken transparency is replaced, the broken transparency and the structural adhesive is removed, and a panel of the invention is mounted over the hole. When an unbroken panel of the invention is to be replaced, the inner trim from the recess is removed, and the mounting devices released from the flange. | 03-08-2012 |
20130043704 | Devices for securing panels over an opening - A transparency of a panel of the invention is secured to an recess in a vehicle by biasing the panel toward a hole in the recess defined by an end of a flange, and fixedly mounting the panel to the flange in less than 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the transparency is secured to the recess from a position within the vehicle. In another embodiment, the panel is replaced by providing access to the hole and moving the mounting devices toward the hole to engage the flange to fixedly secure the panel over the hole. When a prior art broken transparency is replaced, the broken transparency and the structural adhesive is removed, and a panel of the invention is mounted over the hole. When an unbroken panel of the invention is to be replaced, the inner trim from the recess is removed, and the mounting devices released from the flange. | 02-21-2013 |
Wesley J. Blanchard, Fort Mill, SC US
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20150028145 | TETHER ASSEMBLY FOR A SECURITY DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a tether assembly for securing an item of merchandise. In one example, the tether assembly includes a tether configured to be secured to an item of merchandise and a housing configured to receive the tether. The tether is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing. The tether assembly also includes a motor coupled to the tether that is configured to extend and/or retract the tether relative to the housing. | 01-29-2015 |
Wesley J. Blanchard, Charlotte, NC US
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20090261092 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container is provided that incorporates various features for improving the stability of the container and for reducing damage to the items carried by the container. The container may include a stabilizing hinge assembly including a stabilizing ledge and a stabilizing hook that securely engage the respective sidewalls to the base of the container to stiffen the container and distribute the loads more evenly. The sidewalls and base of the container may also define contact areas to support the carried items without bruising or damaging the items. Non-contact areas of the container that do not come into contact with the items may include openings that are aligned with other openings in the container and other adjacent containers to provide a consistent flow of air through a number of containers stacked beside one another. The sidewalls may also include various latching features to maintain the container in the expanded configuration. | 10-22-2009 |
William C. Blanchard, Phoenix, MD US
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20100090828 | Sensing and Reporting Devices, Systems and Methods - Environmental sensing devices, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an environmental sensing device includes an environmental sensor and an internal signal generator. The environmental sensing device may be configured to be mechanically coupled to one or more interior surfaces of an enclosure. The environmental sensor may be operable to detect one or more substances within the enclosure and provide a status signal to the internal signal generator corresponding to the presence of the one or more substances. The internal signal generator may be operable to generate a mechanical report sequence corresponding to the status signal. The mechanical report sequence may be a series of mechanical pulses applied to an interior surface of the enclosure. | 04-15-2010 |
William Cortez Blanchard, Painted Post, NY US
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20090081512 | Micromachined electrolyte sheet, fuel cell devices utilizing such, and micromachining method for making fuel cell devices - A sintered electrolyte sheet comprising: a body of no more than 45 μm thick and laser machined features with at least one edge surface having at least 10% ablation. A method of micromachining the electrolyte sheet includes the steps of: (i) supporting a sintered electrolyte sheet; (ii) micromachining said sheet with a laser, wherein said laser has a wavelength of less than 2 μm, fluence of less than 200 Joules/cm | 03-26-2009 |
20120243853 | Micromachined Electrolyte Sheet, Fuel Cell Devices Utilizing Such, and Micromachining Method For Making Fuel Cell Devices - A sintered electrolyte sheet comprising: a body of no more than 45 μm thick and laser machined features with at least one edge surface having at least 10% ablation. A method of micromachining the electrolyte sheet includes the steps of: (i) supporting a sintered electrolyte sheet; (ii) micromachining said sheet with a laser, wherein said laser has a wavelength of less than 2 μm, fluence of less than 200 Joules/cm | 09-27-2012 |
William Mcbride Blanchard, Tampa, FL US
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20140262055 | WASTE WATER EVAPORATOR - An atomizer for use in waste water evaporation includes a motor having a rotor shaft, at least one conduit for receiving the waste water, a housing supporting the motor and the at least one conduit, and a hub having a plurality of holes for distributing waste water in the form of water droplets. The motor is a variable speed motor and is cooled by waste water flowing through the at least one conduit. The hub is connected to the rotor shaft and spins at a variable speed with the rotor shaft. The atomizer may be used in a waste water evaporation system that further includes an anemometer and a control system. The control system receives a wind speed input from the anemometer and provides a signal to the variable speed motor to adjust the speed of the variable speed motor and hub, thereby adjusting the water droplet size in response to varying wind conditions. | 09-18-2014 |