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Aaron Dill, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100304890 | WEDGE TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A wedge type golf club head is disclosed herein where the wedge type golf club head has enhanced performance characteristics such as improved backspin, ball speed, and launch angle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a wedge type golf club head having an adjustable center of gravity, where the center of gravity may be adjusted based on different backing profiles that comprises at least one hollow chamber. | 12-02-2010 |
Allison Lisa Dill, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120295276 | MASS SPECTRAL ANALYSIS - The invention generally relates to mass spectral analysis. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve analyzing a lipid containing sample using a mass spectrometry technique, in which the technique utilizes a liquid phase that does not destroy native tissue morphology during analysis. | 11-22-2012 |
20160047831 | MASS SPECTRAL ANALYSIS - The invention generally relates to mass spectral analysis. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve analyzing a lipid containing sample using a mass spectrometry technique, in which the technique utilizes a liquid phase that does not destroy native tissue morphology during analysis. | 02-18-2016 |
Alvin Dill, Centerville, MD US
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20100033121 | Blind security - The blind arrangement can be controlled by means of a preprogrammed control device and is powered by a power supply such as for instance a battery. According to the invention, the blind arrangement comprises a timing device, an operating member for opening and closing the blinds and a motor for driving the operating member wherein the operating member is activated at predetermined times to open and close the blinds and a power supply for driving the motor. | 02-11-2010 |
20130024010 | Blind Security - The invention provides an electrically powered, fully automated, timed system for opening and closing the window blinds of an unoccupied house at pre-set or random hours, wherein the components are housed in a box mounted to the blind itself. The device can also be controlled by a remote control device. | 01-24-2013 |
Cheryl Dill, Newtown, PA US
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20160098530 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING RISK PROFILES - The present application provides a method for determining and managing a subject's risk profile. The risk profile may include the presence or absence of nocturia. The present application further provides methods of using such a risk profile, such methods for underwriting or managing the cost of life insurances or health insurances, methods for calculating risk associated with the risk profile in an insurance candidate/insured subject, and methods for improving lifespan of the insured based on the risk profile. | 04-07-2016 |
David A. Dill, Newtown, PA US
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20120010294 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE INHIBITION OF MUSCLE CONTRACTION - Compositions and methods for the inhibition of muscle contraction are disclosed. In one aspect, the present application discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising analgesic agents for the inhibition of muscle contraction. In another aspect, the application discloses methods for the prophylactic intervention against premature pain associated with the filling of the urinary bladder of a subject. In yet another aspect, the application discloses methods for the prophylactic intervention against muscle pain associated with physical activity. | 01-12-2012 |
20130323288 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION FOR BEDWETTING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Methods and compositions for treating bedwetting are disclosed. One method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more analgesic agents. | 12-05-2013 |
20150366817 | DELAYED-RELEASE FORMULATIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - Compositions for reducing the frequency of urination and methods of manufacture of the compositions are disclosed. One method of manufacture include the steps of forming a first mixture comprising a first active ingredient comprising one or more analgesic, coating the first mixture with a first delayed-release coating to form a first component, forming a second mixture comprising a second active ingredient comprising one or more analgesic agents, coating the second mixture with a second delayed-release coating to form a second component, and combining the first component with the second component to form a third mixture. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366826 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION FOR REDUCING BLADDER SPASMS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Methods and compositions for reducing bladder spasms are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of acetaminophen and an effective amount of at least one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). In another embodiment, a method for reducing bladder spasms comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one prostaglandin (PG) pathway inhibitor, wherein the at least one PG pathway inhibitor is not acetaminophen or an NSAID. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374651 | EXTENDED, DELAYED AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULATION METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - Compositions for reducing the frequency of urination and methods of manufacturing the compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprises a first component having an immediate-release subcomponent and an extended-release subcomponent, wherein the first component is formulated to release the subcomponents immediately after administration; and a second component comprising an immediate-release subcomponent and an extended-release subcomponent, wherein the second component is formulated for a delayed-release of the subcomponents. | 12-31-2015 |
20160098530 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING RISK PROFILES - The present application provides a method for determining and managing a subject's risk profile. The risk profile may include the presence or absence of nocturia. The present application further provides methods of using such a risk profile, such methods for underwriting or managing the cost of life insurances or health insurances, methods for calculating risk associated with the risk profile in an insurance candidate/insured subject, and methods for improving lifespan of the insured based on the risk profile. | 04-07-2016 |
Deborah Matilda Dill, Lynnwood, WA US
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20130111644 | Clothing Protector with Weighted Straps - A clothing protector that is easy to apply and remove. The clothing protector includes a bib portion and two elongated flaps. In use the flaps extend over a user's shoulders and hang down past the shoulder blades. The flaps have pockets for retaining small weights. A user can place weights in the pockets prior to donning the clothing protector for the purpose of helping the bib portion stay in place. The clothing protector can be removed by simply dislodging one of the straps or pulling forward on the bib portion. | 05-09-2013 |
Don K. Dill, Allen, TX US
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20150110355 | VISION-2-VISION CONTROL SYSTEM - A method for controlling an object space having an associated object environment includes the steps of, defining a target set of coordinates in the object space, recognizing the presence of a predetermined object in the object space, and determining a coordinate location of the recognized predetermined object in the object space. The method further includes determining the spatial relationship between the recognized predetermined object and the target set of coordinates, comparing the spatial relationship with predetermined spatial relationship criteria, and if the determined spatial relationship criteria falls within the predetermined spatial relationship criteria, modifying the object space environment. | 04-23-2015 |
Elizabeth Dill, Southborough, MA US
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20120315613 | ONLINE PLATFORM FOR LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT - An online lifestyle management platform designed to address and manage the multiple factors affecting an individual's lifestyle is discussed. The lifestyle management platform may include an assessment evaluation tool used to establish a profile for an individual by assessing the individual's lifestyle factors. The lifestyle factors being assessed may include an individual's physical and mental condition, occupational and personal stress factors and goal satisfaction. Based on the profile, the lifestyle management platform generates a customized lifestyle management program such as a stress management program for the individual. | 12-13-2012 |
Ernest Edmond Dill, Viola, DE US
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20080257978 | Fragrance Dispenser - Fragrance dispenser products and methods of manufacture are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of a fragrance dispenser according to the present invention includes a container having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; a quantity of gel disposed within the cavity, the quantity of gel having a fragrance and configured to evaporate when exposed to air, wherein the container is configured to engage with a mounting bracket; and at least one opening defined by and extending through the outer and inner surfaces, the opening configured to expose the quantity of gel to air and to provide a visual indication of the quantity of gel. | 10-23-2008 |
Jesse Dill, Berkeley, CA US
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20110009163 | HIGH NUMERICAL APERTURE TELEMICROSCOPY APPARATUS - An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants. | 01-13-2011 |
20140120982 | HIGH NUMERICAL APERTURE TELEMICROSCOPY APPARATUS - An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants. | 05-01-2014 |
John Brantley Dill, Hendersonville, NC US
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20120205398 | DRY GRANULAR MATERIAL DISPENSER - A hand-held dispenser for dry granular materials consists of a reservoir for the material, a removable telescoping rigid tube assembly, and a flexible valve assembly at the bottom of the tube assembly which allows passage of material when the inner tube is pushed into the outer tube. The reservoir includes a handle which allows the apparatus to be hand-held with the valve assembly end pointed downward. The inner tube is rigidly attached to the removable reservoir and can be pumped up and down to a pair of stops to dispense a measured amount of material at the bottom end of the telescoping tubes. The flexible valve can be constructed of a rubber sheet with radial fingers or spring loaded closure which will flex open to dispense material when the inner tube is pushed downward, but will not allow material to flow by gravity alone. | 08-16-2012 |
Katherine M. Dill, San Francisco, CA US
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20150186092 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING HETEROGENEOUS DISPLAY SCREENS - Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, watch, wristband or armband. One particular example implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a first display screen, a second display screen, and logic. At least a portion of the logic is implemented in hardware. The logic is configured to receive a communication over a wireless network, and to display, in the first display screen, a communication alert. The communication alert can be a graphic design. The logic is also configured to receive input data indicative of a screen transition input to view information associated with the communication, and to display, in the second display screen, the information associated with the communication. In further embodiments, the graphic design includes a notification pattern indicating one or more attributes of the communication. In further embodiments, the first and second display screens form a single display screen. | 07-02-2015 |
Kenneth Austin Dill, Montara, CA US
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20100069308 | Surfaces containing antibacterial polymers - This invention provides a surface that has been coated with anti-bacterial polymers. Such surfaces would be suitable for use in, for example, medical devices and public surfaces. Additionally, the invention provides a method for coating surfaces with the anti-bacterial polymer. | 03-18-2010 |
Kevin Benton Dill, Lago Vista, TX US
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20160067540 | WORKOUT BOARD - A workout system comprising a board, wherein the board comprises a first half and a second half coupled along a fold, wherein the first half and the second half comprise a plurality of reinforced holes; and a plurality of pins sized and dimensioned to removably mate with the plurality of reinforced holes, wherein the pins further comprise a detent. | 03-10-2016 |
Kevin S. Dill, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20100136949 | METHOD OF PROVIDING SECURE, CONFIDENTIAL, CONTACT BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, AND FOR THUS PROTECTING THE ASSETS AND PROPERTY OF THE INDIVIDUALS - The present invention provides a method for providing secure communication between individuals. The method includes the steps of a provider, assigning to a subscriber a unique identifier, providing the subscriber at least one tag having the unique identifier and contact information for a provider indicated thereon, receiving a communication from a third-party wishing to contact the subscriber, and transmitting the third-party's message to the subscriber associated with the unique identifier. | 06-03-2010 |
Kevin W. Dill, Taylors, SC US
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20110258897 | Frame Systems for Signage and Methods Relating Thereto - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a frame assembly is described. The frame assembly includes at least two connector elements. Each connector element has two legs with each leg including a tab. The frame assembly also includes at least two frame elements having a pair of first openings. Each first opening can receive a connector element leg. Each frame element further has a pair of second openings that are adjacent to a first opening and that can receive a tab. The frame assembly also includes a panel. Each frame element has a two different connector element legs joined thereto at each respective first opening and two different connector element tabs at each respective second opening such that the at least two frame elements are joined together to form a frame, with the panel being enclosed therein. | 10-27-2011 |
Kilian Dill, Sultan, WA US
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20140342004 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES FOR INTRACELLULAR DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MOLECULES - Functionalized biocompatible nanoparticles capable of penetrating through a mammalian cell membrane and delivering intracellularly a plurality of bioactive molecules for modulating a cellular function are disclosed herein The functionalized biocompatible nanoparticles comprise: a central nanoparticle ranging in size from about 5 to about 50 nm and having a polymer coating thereon, a plurality of functional groups covalently attached to the polymer coating, wherein the plurality of bioactive molecules are attached to the plurality of the functional groups, and wherein the plurality of bioactive molecules include at least a peptide and a protein, and wherein the peptide is capable of penetrating through the mammalian cell membrane and entering into the cell, and wherein the protein is capable of providing a new functionality within the cell. The protein may be a transcription factor selected from the group consisting of Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, Lin28, cMyc, and Klf4. | 11-20-2014 |
Kilian Dill, La Honda, CA US
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20120269728 | Methods and compositions for detecting one or more target agents using tracking components - The present invention provides devices and methods for real time detection of target agents in a sample. These devices utilize tracking technology and selective binding to allow the identification of one or more target agents in a sample, and preferably in a biological sample. The present invention provides specific embodiments employing radio frequency identification devices. | 10-25-2012 |
Kilian Dill, Monroe, WA US
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20100133098 | Methods and Devices for Concentration and Purification of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desportion/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - Analytical methods and devices are disclosed for separating low abundance analytes by electrophoretically driving the analytes through a sieving matrix to first remove high molecular weight species. Subsequently the remaining low abundance analytes are electrophoretically focused onto a capture membrane where the analytes become bound within a small capture site. After this step the capture membrane may be allowed to dry and then attached to a conductive MALDI sample plate. | 06-03-2010 |
Larry Dill, Sedalia, OH US
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20110169237 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR ARTICLES - A device for transporting various articles has a container with a bottom portion and two opposing sidewall portions extending vertically from the bottom portion. A plurality of locating features may be placed within the container, upon a pair of opposing sidewalls. Securing sheets are adapted to fit within the locating features to accommodate a number of different articles. The securing sheets may be flexible so that they can expand to accommodate an article and to provide a compressive-type securing force to keep the article in place once inserted. Some embodiments contain securing sheets which have less vertical height than the sidewall portions of the container so that articles attached to a pedestal can be securely held within the device. A means for rolling the device may be attached to the bottom portion. | 07-14-2011 |
Larry Weldon Dill, Roswell, GA US
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20110320169 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF COLLECTOR FLASHOVER - A system, method and computer program product for predicting collector flashover is disclosed. The method includes receiving a frame of measured data from a data acquisition system, fitting a statistical model to the measured data wherein the measured data includes a plurality of measured variables measured at multiple time instances. The statistical model and the measured data are used for estimating one or more parameters for the frame wherein the one or more parameters include at least one of field circuit impedance and field current noise. A flashover is predicted based, at least in part, upon the one or more estimated parameter for the frame. | 12-29-2011 |
Marcus J. Dill, Hurst, TX US
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20090183648 | Thermally Initiated Venting System and Method of Using Same - An apparatus includes a heat-to-detonation transition manifold, a heat pipe connected to the transition manifold, a linear shaped charge, and a transfer line connecting the heat-to-detonation transition manifold and the linear shaped charge. An apparatus includes a thermally-activated pyrotechnic train and a linear shaped charge coupled with the pyrotechnic train. A method includes initiating a deflagrating material at a predetermined temperature or within a predetermined range of temperatures, initiating a detonating material with the deflagrating material, and initiating a linear shaped charge with the detonated material. | 07-23-2009 |
Martin D. Dill, Brush Prairie, WA US
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20110239116 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WITH TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE. | 09-29-2011 |
20140097795 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WITH TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE. | 04-10-2014 |
Matt Dill, Atlanta, GA US
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20090106152 | MONEY TRANSFERS UTILIZING UNIQUE RECEIVER IDENTIFIER - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for financial transfers utilizing a unique identifier to facility flexible payment options for the transaction. According to one embodiment, a method for supporting a money transfer transaction can comprise receiving a request to initiate the money transfer transaction. The request can include a unique identifier for a recipient of the money transfer transaction. A destination for transferring funds for the money transfer transaction to the recipient can be determined based at least in part on the unique identifier for the recipient. The funds for the money transfer transaction can be transferred to the determined destination and the recipient can be notified of availability of funds at the determined destination. | 04-23-2009 |
20090265272 | MONEY TRANSFERS UTILIZING A UNIQUE RECEIVER IDENTIFIER - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for financial transfers utilizing a unique identifier to facilitate flexible payment options for the transaction. According to one embodiment, a pull transaction model can be implemented. According to such embodiments, a money transfer can be initiated in a conventional manner via an agent of a money transfer facilitator. The sender of the transfer can provide an identifier for the transaction to the recipient. The recipient can in turn use the identifier, in combination with functionality of a mobile wallet application of a mobile device to request or “pull” the money transfer to an account associated with the mobile wallet application. In this way, the recipient can receive the transfer to the mobile wallet account even if the sender does not know that such a delivery is available. | 10-22-2009 |
Matthew Dill, St. Helena, CA US
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20150032625 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING RISK USING TOKEN ASSURANCE DATA - Systems and methods for communicating risk using token assurance data are provided. A network token system provides a platform that can be leveraged by external entities (e.g., third party wallets, e-commerce merchants, payment enablers/payment service providers, etc.) or internal payment processing network systems that have the need to use the tokens to facilitate payment transactions. An authorization request message can include a token assurance level code that is indicative of a token assurance level associated with a generated token. External or internal entities may use the token assurance level to evaluate risk associated with a payment transaction that uses the token. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032626 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEROPERABLE NETWORK TOKEN PROCESSING - Systems and methods for interoperable network token processing are provided. A network token system provides a platform that can be leveraged by external entities (e.g., third party wallets, e-commerce merchants, payment enablers/payment service providers, etc.) or internal payment processing network systems that have the need to use the tokens to facilitate payment transactions. A token registry vault can provide interfaces for various token requestors (e.g., mobile device, issuers, merchants, mobile wallet providers, etc.), merchants, acquirers, issuers, and payment processing network systems to request generation, use and management of tokens. The network token system further provides services such as card registration, token generation, token issuance, token authentication and activation, token exchange, and token life-cycle management. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032627 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING TOKEN ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH A TOKEN VAULT - Systems and methods for interoperable network token processing are provided. A network token system provides a platform that can be leveraged by external entities (e.g., third party wallets, e-commerce merchants, payment enablers/payment service providers, etc.) or internal payment processing network systems that have the need to use the tokens to facilitate payment transactions. A token registry vault can provide interfaces for various token requestors (e.g., mobile device, issuers, merchants, mobile wallet providers, etc.), merchants, acquirers, issuers, and payment processing network systems to request generation, use and management of tokens. The network token system further provides services such as card registration, token generation, token issuance, token authentication and activation, token exchange, and token life-cycle management. | 01-29-2015 |
Matthew Leland Dill, St. Helena, CA US
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20100274597 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ESTABLISHING AN IDENTITY CONFIDENCE DATABASE - The invention provides various systems and methods for establishing an identity confidence scoring system. The method includes gathering identity information about the customers from physical locations and from remote locations. The method updates the identity profiles with the gathered identity information, and based on the gathered identity information, generates an identity confidence score associated with each identity profile. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael Dill, Wilton, CT US
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20140113736 | Putter Head Having A Finish That Matches A Green - A golf club head is presented, the golf club head having a top surface, a front surface, a back surface, a first side surface, a second side surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a matte green finish, an alignment mark, and an opening for mating with a shaft, wherein the matte green finish reduces distraction of a user during a golf swing. | 04-24-2014 |
Michael Dill, Elk Grove, IL US
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20090185880 | Universal fastener - A new and improved fastener wherein the tip portion includes a unique and novel structure that enables and facilitates the insertion of the fastener into both wood and concrete substrates. The tip portion includes a half-cone structure in which a pointed tip is defined between a radially outer conical surface portion and a radially inner flat or planar surface portion. | 07-23-2009 |
Michael C. Dill, Elk Grove Village, IL US
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20080295651 | BRICK TIE ANCHOR AND DRIVE TOOL - A brick tie anchor secures a brick veneer to an underlying structure. The anchor includes a head portion having a shaped body defining a longitudinal axis. The head includes a key portion extending from an end of the body having generally flat sides and an open central area. A shank has an upper shank portion and a lower shank portion. The lower shank portion is threaded for penetration into the underlying structure. The upper shank portion and the lower shank portion are separated from one another by a shoulder. The upper shank portion includes a knurled region extending from the shoulder. A washer is disposed at the juncture of the head portion and the shank. The washer has a diameter greater than a largest measurement across the head portion. The washer includes a resilient sealing element on the side of the washer adjacent to the shank. A driving tool for the anchor is also disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
20140334516 | ROTATABLE TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE - A rotatable temperature sensing device. In one example, a temperature sensing device includes a first end. The temperature sensing device also includes a second end. The temperature sensing device includes a shaft coupling the first end and the second end. The shaft is configured to rotate the first and second ends together during operation. The temperature sensing device also includes a temperature sensor disposed in the first end and configured to communicatively connect to an external device, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication of a temperature of the workpiece. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael C. Dill, Elk Grova, IL US
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20100172718 | Fastener with Shaving Inhibitor - A fastener with shaving inhibitor for fastening a material such as a metal sheeting panel to a substrate such as metal or wood. The fastener has a notch angled leftwardly with respect to an axis of the fastener, the notch having a first end and a second end, a leading face and a trailing face, each face having outer edges and a common edge at their intersection. At least one of the leading and trailing faces may be substantially planar but may have other shapes, such as concave. Leftwardly angled notch with faces having outer edges may attract and then cut shavings formed from material being installed, thereby reducing the quantity and/or length of shavings, prolonging the life of the material or the structure to which the material is fastened. | 07-08-2010 |
Peter C. Dill, Raleigh, NC US
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20090031415 | Dynamic Network Tunnel Endpoint Selection - Dynamically selecting an endpoint for a tunnel into an enterprise computing infrastructure. A client dynamically selects a gateway (which may alternatively be referred to as a boundary device or server) as a tunnel endpoint for connecting over a public network (or, more generally, an untrusted network) into an enterprise computing infrastructure. The selection is made, in preferred embodiments, according to least-cost routing metrics pertaining to paths through the enterprise network from the selected gateway to a destination host. The least-cost routing metrics may be computed using factors such as the proximity of selectable tunnel endpoints to the destination host; stability or redundancy of network resources for this gateway; monetary costs of transmitting data over a path between the selectable tunnel endpoints and destination host; congestion on that path; hop count for that path; and/or latency or transmit time for data on that path. | 01-29-2009 |
20110083174 | Dynamic Network Tunnel Endpoint Selection - Dynamically selecting an endpoint for a tunnel into an enterprise computing infrastructure. A client dynamically selects a gateway (which may alternatively be referred to as a boundary device or server) as a tunnel endpoint for connecting over a public network (or, more generally, an untrusted network) into an enterprise computing infrastructure. The selection is made, in preferred embodiments, according to least-cost routing metrics pertaining to paths through the enterprise network from the selected gateway to a destination host. The least-cost routing metrics may be computed using factors such as the proximity of selectable tunnel endpoints to the destination host; stability or redundancy of network resources for this gateway; monetary costs of transmitting data over a path between the selectable tunnel endpoints and destination host; congestion on that path; hop count for that path; and/or latency or transmit time for data on that path. | 04-07-2011 |
Robert D. Dill, Raleigh, NC US
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20090177665 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING CAPABILITIES OF AN ENTITY - A method and system for analyzing capabilities of an entity includes inputting data regarding an entity's capabilities, and using a capability model to detect a capability pattern among the capabilities and generate an action plan based on the capability pattern. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert Delamarter Dill, Raleigh, NC US
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20080201195 | SYSTEM AND METOD FOR TRANSFORMING AN ENTERPRISE USING A COMPONENT BUSINESS MODEL - A system and method are described for using a Component Business Model (CBM) to transform a business. A CBM map is used to identify components that collaborate to provide a specified capability, and a repository supporting the CBM map is filtered to provide a view of the identified components that highlights how they collaborate. The view is used to identify component features contributing to the specified capability. The specified capability is then enhanced by a transformation strategy that includes re-engineering particular components, identifying a pattern characterizing the collaboration between components and adding a component to perform the collaborative pattern, and/or adding an additional feature to the collaboration and adding component to perform the additional feature. The CBM repository provides exemplar best practices that can be adapted for use in a re-engineered component. | 08-21-2008 |
20080215398 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A COMPONENT BUSINESS MODEL TO MANAGE AN ENTERPRISE - A method and system are described for using the structure and relationships between components in a component business model of an enterprise to assign components providing monitoring data to a management component. In response to the monitoring data, the management component executes a business rule invoking a service that alters a behavior of the enterprise. The management component contains data rules limiting the information provided by the assigned components, analysis rules defining the interaction between components, and report rules for consolidating recommendations for altering behavior of the enterprise, including decisions to invest in certain aspects of the business, to reengineer certain processes of the business, and to alter operation of certain aspects of the business. | 09-04-2008 |
20080221940 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE COMPONENT BUSINESS MODEL TO ANALYZE BUSINESS VALUE DRIVERS - The method and system uses the component business model as a framework for locating business activities. Business value drivers are identified, related in an influence model, and structured into a prioritized driver tree. The driver tree is used to determine the relative contributions of leaf drivers to the overall value of the business. Business activities contributing to the leaf drivers are then identified, and the relative contributions of the leaf drivers are allocated to the business activities and then rolled up to the components for display as a heat map overlay on a component map. | 09-11-2008 |
Robert J. Dill, Watkins Glen, NY US
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20090000378 | Methods and apparatus for measuring elastic modulus of non-solid ceramic materials by resonance - The present invention pertains to apparatus and methods for measuring elastic modulus (Young's modulus) of non-solid materials, including honeycomb ceramic materials used in the filtration and/or treatment of exhaust gasses, through a range of temperatures. | 01-01-2009 |
Robert P. Dill, Overland Park, KS US
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20140232813 | USING METADATA FOR VIDEO MESSAGE MODIFICATIONS AMONG WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems, methods, and software for transferring video messages between wireless communication devices in wireless communication networks are provided herein. In one example, a method of operating a wireless communication device is provided. The method includes wirelessly receiving a video message and responsively displaying the video message. The method also includes receiving first user instructions to modify the video message responsive to displaying the video message and modifying the video message into a modified video message responsive to the first user instructions and creating metadata that describes modifications to the video message to create the modified video message. The method also includes receiving second user instructions to transfer the modified video message and responsively transferring the modified video message with the metadata. | 08-21-2014 |
Stan D. Dill, Richmond, KY US
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20100229878 | GARMENT TO PREVENT PRESSURE SORES - The present invention is a protective garment underpants having a first liner pad having a foam and polyester layers in the crotch to buttocks area and a second liner pad having an absorbent material and open cell foam layer useful for a male and a second garment for females and children where the absorbent layer is replaced by a pad similar to the first liner pad. The polyester layer and the absorbent material layer each have a directional nap running from the back of the garment forward. | 09-16-2010 |
Stephanie C. Dill, New York, NY US
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20160098530 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING RISK PROFILES - The present application provides a method for determining and managing a subject's risk profile. The risk profile may include the presence or absence of nocturia. The present application further provides methods of using such a risk profile, such methods for underwriting or managing the cost of life insurances or health insurances, methods for calculating risk associated with the risk profile in an insurance candidate/insured subject, and methods for improving lifespan of the insured based on the risk profile. | 04-07-2016 |
Stephen Dill, San Jose, CA US
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20080256046 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIORITIZING WEBSITES DURING A WEBCRAWLING PROCESS - A system and method for prioritizing a fetch order of web pages. The method comprises extracting by a web crawler a set of candidate web pages to be crawled. Each web page in the set of candidate web pages is associated with a website in a computer network. A determination is made to determine if a first website score for the website is in a website score database. The first website score is associated with web pages in the set of candidate web pages if the first website score exists in the website score database. The set of candidate web pages is prioritized with respect to an associated website score for each web page in the candidate set of web pages. Content is retrieved from the set of candidate web. Hyperlinks are extracted from the content. The hyperlinks are stored in a memory unit. | 10-16-2008 |
20080306941 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY EXTRACTING BY-LINE INFORMATION - A by-line extraction system detects a set of potential headlines from a title meta-tag of a crawled document, selects a candidate headline from the set of potential headlines, and extracts the by-line information from the document using the location of the selected candidate headline. The system constructs the set of potential headlines based on the title meta-tag. The system selects a candidate headline by evaluating the set of potential headlines in order of the lengths of the potential headlines. The system extracts the by-line information from the document by using the location of the selected candidate headline to extract a string representing a date, a name, or a source located within a minimum distance from the location of the potential headline. | 12-11-2008 |
20090187453 | METHOD FOR EVOLVING SHARED TO-DO LISTS INTO BUSINESS PROCESSES - A method and apparatus for evolving a shared to-do list into a business process is disclosed. A business process includes one or more business steps and zeroor more action rules related to the business steps. Members of a workgroup participate in the business process and are able to view, modify, add and delete business steps and action rules as needed. An action rule is comprised of one or more business actions and one or more events that trigger the actions to be executed. A computer program keeps track of the business steps, interprets the set of rules, and updates states of the business process, notifies the members and validates and accepts modifications by the members to the action rules of a business steps. | 07-23-2009 |
Stephen Dill, Frederick, MD US
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20130167191 | SECURITY POLICY FLOW DOWN SYSTEM - A system and method are provided that distill an organization's information security plan into a detailed and unambiguous security object model. The developed security object model provides a visualization of complex relationships between individual elements and levels that is usable to carry into effect the organization's information security plan. Configuration control and a verifiable level of security compliance are provided through implementation of the organization's information security plan by the developed security object model. The developed security object model is hosted on a computing platform in communication with at least the organization's network to provide information security plan compliance, configuration control and gap analysis in a usable form to the organization. | 06-27-2013 |
Stephen J. Dill, Frederick, MD US
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20100250689 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A FIGURE OF MERIT FOR USE IN TRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES IN A MULTI-LEVEL SECURE ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus that generate a figure of merit for use in transmission of messages in a multi-level secure environment. The method may include receiving a message having a data provenance wrapper, examining each data provenance record of the message and any attachments for discrepancies, identifying any discrepancies in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments, generating a figure of merit based on objective and subjective information, substituting the figure of merit for the data provenance information, and transmitting the figure of merit with the message across the security domain. | 09-30-2010 |
20100250932 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING A WORKFLOW AND ANALYZING THE BEHAVIOR OF INFORMATION ASSURANCE ATTRIBUTES THROUGH A DATA PROVIDENCE ARCHITECTURE - A method and apparatus that simulates a workflow and analyzes the behavior of information assurance attributes through a data providence architecture is disclosed. The method may include injecting one or more faults into a simulated workflow, receiving a message in the simulated workflow having a data provenance wrapper, examining each data provenance record of the message and any attachments for discrepancies, identifying any discrepancies in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments; calculating a degree of trust based on any discrepancies identified in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments, analyzing the calculated degree of trust with respect to the one or more injected faults and the information assurance attributes, and outputting the analysis to a user. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ASSURANCE ATTRIBUTES THROUGH A DATA PROVIDENCE ARCHITECTURE - A method and apparatus that provides information assurance attributes through a data providence architecture is disclosed. The method may include receiving a message having a data provenance wrapper, examining each data provenance record of the message and any attachments for discrepancies, identifying any discrepancies in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments; calculating a degree of trust based on any discrepancies identified in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments, and outputting the degree of trust to the user. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND ANALYZING DEGREE OF TRUST AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE ATTRIBUTES INFORMATION IN A DATA PROVIDENCE ARCHITECTURE WORKFLOW - A method and apparatus that monitors and analyzes degree of trust and information assurance attributes information in a data providence architecture workflow is disclosed. The method may include receiving a message having a data provenance wrapper, examining each data provenance record of the message and any attachments for discrepancies, identifying any discrepancies in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments; calculating a degree of trust based on any discrepancies identified in the examination of each data provenance record of the message and any attachments, and presenting the degree of trust and information assurance attributes information to the user on a display. | 09-30-2010 |
20120284793 | INTRUSION DETECTION USING MDL CLUSTERING - An intrusion detection method, system and computer-readable media are disclosed. The system can include a processor programmed to perform computer network intrusion detection. The intrusion detection can include an identification module and a detection module. The identification module can be adapted to perform semi-supervised machine learning to identify key components of a network attack and develop MDL models representing those attack components. The detection module can cluster the MDL models and use the clustered MDL models to classify network activity and detect polymorphic or zero-day attacks. | 11-08-2012 |
Stephen Michael Dill, San Jose, CA US
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20110246482 | AUGMENTED AND CROSS-SERVICE TAGGING - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for cross-service tagging is provided. The method includes creating connections to multiple applications, each application having multiple entities. Relationships are determined between the entities within a single application and between entities across multiple applications. A tag is associated with a selected one of the entities in a first one of the multiple applications. Entities in other applications besides the first application are identified that are related to the selected entity, based on the determined relationships. The tag is propagated across multiple applications by associating the tag with the identified entities in the other applications. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a method for inferring tags suggestions is provided. This method includes analyzing email messages to create keywords from text analysis, from bringing content and tags from other email messages or directory applications. Tags suggestions from the various sources are merged and weighed according to an algorithm. | 10-06-2011 |
Steven Dill, Saginaw, MI US
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20150027943 | RAKE SCREEN AND NOVEL COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Rake systems for cleaning water streams and new and novel components for such rake systems. | 01-29-2015 |
Steven Dill, Glastonbury, CT US
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20140261797 | TUBE FITTING HAVING INTEGRATED TEE FITTING - A tube fitting according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing and a tee fitting integrated with the housing to form a monolithic structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20150369400 | DOUBLE WALL TUBE ASSEMBLIES - A double wall tube assembly includes an inner tube extending in an axial direction between two opposed ends of the inner tube. A sleeve fitting is mounted to one end of the inner tube. An outer tube outboard of the inner tube extends in the axial direction between two opposed ends of the outer tube. A collar fitting is mounted to one end of the outer tube wherein the collar fitting is outboard of the sleeve fitting. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369413 | DOUBLE WALL TUBE BOLTED FLANGE FITTING - A flange fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a fitting center port, a plurality of fitting mounts, inner and outer seal surfaces, fluid communication ports, and a connections surface. The fitting center port extends through the fitting for passing a primary fluid flow. The fitting mounts are spaced radially away from the center port for receiving fasteners. The inner and outer seal surfaces are predominantly flat. The fluid communication ports for pass a secondary fluid flow and fluid communication ports extend through the fitting from between the inner and outer seal surfaces to the connection surface between the inner sleeve connection and the outer connection. The connection surface is on a side of the fitting opposing the seal surfaces. The connection surface includes an inner sleeve connection and an outer connection. | 12-24-2015 |
Stuart Lee Dill, St. Louis, MO US
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20100305775 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LOAD DYNAMICS IN A PUMPED REFRIGERANT COOLING SYSTEM - A pumped refrigerant cooling system for use in a row of equipment racks is configured to contain electronic equipment. The system includes a communication network and a refrigerant distribution unit in fluid communication with a chilled refrigerant supply and a heated refrigerant return. A cooling module is in fluid communication with the refrigerant distribution unit by a supply line and a return line. The cooling module is coupled to the communication network, and includes an evaporator and a fan configured to direct air over the evaporator. A sensor package is configured to monitor temperature and pressure reference points provided in the pumped refrigerant cooling system and the equipment racks. The system further includes a controller forming part of the cooling module and coupled to the communication network and the sensor package. The controller, based on information obtained from the sensor package, is configured to manipulate the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator by controlling the delivery of refrigerant to the evaporator and is configured to manipulate the flow of air over the evaporator by controlling the speed of the fan. | 12-02-2010 |
Walt Dill, Hagerstown, MD US
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20090024495 | Method and System for Monitoring Electronic Transactions - A method and system for monitoring electronic transactions, such as credit card transactions, to determine whether associated transaction costs, such as interchange fees, are being properly qualified. This is accomplished by monitoring for a “spike” in interchange qualifications and generating an alert when one or more spikes are detected. Spikes in interchange qualifications are defined as a variation in interchange qualifications compared with an historical level. The method and system may also monitor changes in cost or efficiency for other types of transactions in which the cost or efficiency of the transaction is based directly upon one or more variables. | 01-22-2009 |
20090048688 | Method and System for Monitoring Electronic Transactions - A method and system for monitoring electronic transactions, such as credit card transactions, to determine whether associated transaction costs, such as interchange fees, are being properly qualified. This is accomplished by monitoring for a “spike” in interchange qualifications and generating an alert when one or more spikes are detected. Spikes in interchange qualifications are defined as a variation in interchange qualifications compared with an historical level. The method and system may also monitor changes in cost or efficiency for other types of transactions in which the cost or efficiency of the transaction is based directly upon one or more variables. | 02-19-2009 |
Ward A. R. Dill, Chatham, NJ US
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20080308187 | Radial Baseball Bat - A laminated wood bat having may comprise wedges of wood adhered together in such a manner that the entire surface or sections of the surface of the bat barrel, throat, and handle have the tight grain of the normal hitting surface. Adjacent wedges of wood may be cut from the same strip of wood. The bat may be glued together with a low viscosity polyurethane adhesive. | 12-18-2008 |
William J. Dill, Clinton, WA US
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20090195753 | LASER PROJECTION MARKING SYSTEM - The system contains a plurality of laser projectors. An image of a marking is projected in a synchronized form by the plurality of laser projectors. A computer network provides communication with the laser projectors. A central workstation communicates with the laser projectors through the computer network. The central workstation coordinates the image projected by the laser projectors. | 08-06-2009 |