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Brad Jarrell, Avon, OH US
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20140032240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING HEALTHCARE QUALITY - In a method for measuring healthcare quality, a plurality of computers operating in parallel receive from a patient dataset representative of patients within a healthcare organization, the patient dataset being distributed across the plurality of computer as subsets of patient datasets. The plurality of computers receive at least one healthcare quality measure definition comprising a numerator and a denominator. The plurality of computers identify, in the subsets of patient datasets, patient data that corresponds to the measure definition. The plurality of computers attribute the identified patient data to at least one provider based on an attribution rule. The plurality of computers calculate at least one healthcare quality measure for the at least one provider, according to the healthcare quality measure definition, based on the attributed patient encounters. The plurality of computers store the at least one calculated healthcare quality measure in a measure dataset. | 01-30-2014 |
Bruce Jarrell, Severna Park, MD US
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20140113263 | Clinical Training and Advice Based on Cognitive Agent with Psychological Profile - A method and apparatus for a clinical simulation system targets psychological phenomena that can negatively impact the decision making of both a clinician and a patient. Techniques include identifying an independently reasoning agent in a medical clinical information processing system configured to simulate interactions between a clinician and a patient. The method also includes determining, on the system, psychological profile data that indicates one or more personality traits for the agent. The method further includes storing psychological profile data on the system in a hierarchical data structure for a natural language processing system. The method still further includes determining simulation output from the system based at least in part on the psychological profile data. | 04-24-2014 |
Chris Jarrell, Nolensville, TN US
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20140067688 | GAMING SYSTEM WITH SECURE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT COUPON REDEMPTION - A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user. | 03-06-2014 |
Chris Jarrell, Franklin, TN US
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20140301557 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC NOISE SUPPRESSION - A gaming system includes a central server linked to user stations defining gaming zones each defined as comprising one or more of said user stations. The server analyzes ambient conditions and generates baseline audio files for the user stations. The stations each include a gaming terminal, and sound receiving and emitting devices. The user stations sample ambient sounds and generate a representative audio file for analysis by the central server. The stations further enable users to select external sounds for local sound suppression, and can direct the sound emitting devices to emit sound waves for locally suppressing the selected external sounds. The stations extract user station-specific sound signatures from a combination of the local audio file and the baseline audio file, and direct the sound emitting devices to locally amplify sounds associated with the extracted user station-specific sound signatures. | 10-09-2014 |
David W. Jarrell, Commerce Twp., MI US
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20140193274 | FUEL-COOLED BLADED ROTOR OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - Liquid fuel from a rotary fluid trap is atomized by a sharp edge on an inside surface of an aft cavity of a bladed rotor of a gas turbine engine and directed into each of a plurality of associated hollow blades through corresponding blade inlet ducts that are in fluid communication with corresponding aft hollow interior portions of each blade. A radially-extending central rib within each blade partitions the hollow interior thereof into aft and forward hollow interior portions that are in fluid communication through an associated opening in the central rib and through a radially-extending gap between the central rib and the interior surface of the blade. A blade outlet duct provides for fluid communication between the forward hollow interior portion and a forward cavity of the bladed rotor, and a rotor outlet duct provides for discharging the fuel from a radially-inboard portion of the forward cavity. | 07-10-2014 |
Gaffney Jarrell, Spartanburg, SC US
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20090289153 | Device for Carrying Bags - In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for carrying one or more bags is described. The device includes a body comprising a clasp and a curved member. The clasp is configured to removably couple the curved member so that the body defines a closed loop. The curved member has an open position wherein the curved member is configured to receive one or more bags and a closed position wherein the curved member is coupled by the clasp and secured thereto by force directed towards the clasp by the curved member. | 11-26-2009 |
Jeff Jarrell, Quakertown, PA US
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20150259002 | KNOCK DOWN DRUM TRUCK - A drum truck for handling a drum has a base. A wheel assembly is removably attached to the base. A post is removably attached to the base. The post has a handle. A breakover member is removably and operatively coupled to the base. The breakover member is configured to allow application of a foot pressure to break over the drum truck from a standing vertical position to an angled position. At least one pair of toes is removably attached to the base and configured to support the drum. A drum restraint is removably attached to the post and configured to releasably secure the drum to the post. | 09-17-2015 |
Jeff Carson Jarrell, Quakertown, PA US
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20120145978 | ADJUSTABLE LIFT TRUCK - An adjustable lift truck having a frame with a first end and an opposing second end. The frame defines a longitudinal axis that extends from the first end to the second end. A pair of transport wheels are rotatably mounted to the frame proximate the first end. A pair of laterally spaced-apart outriggers extend generally perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the frame. Each outrigger is located proximate the first end of the frame, and includes a first end pivotally attached to the frame and an opposing free second end. | 06-14-2012 |
Jesse Jarrell, Portland, OR US
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20130174606 | COLLAPSIBLE RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR BODY PIERCING JEWELRY - Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use. | 07-11-2013 |
20150216270 | COLLAPSIBLE RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR BODY PIERCING JEWELRY - Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use. | 08-06-2015 |
John A. Jarrell, San Anselmo, CA US
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20120062123 | Managing Light System Energy Use - A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly. | 03-15-2012 |
20130030577 | MONITORING PIPELINE INTEGRITY - A method of detecting and responding to a threat condition includes receiving, at a sensing module, an input acquired in proximity to a pipeline of a fluid distribution system, the input including data associated with a vibration measurement of the pipeline acquired by a sensor exterior of the pipeline. The method also includes determining whether the input indicates a threat condition by comparing the data to a previously recorded baseline vibration measurement. The method further includes automatically closing a first fluid transmission valve in response to a determined threat condition, thereby restricting flow of fluid through the pipeline in a vicinity of the first fluid transmission valve, and wirelessly transmitting a message for receipt by a control module that is remote from the sensing module, the message including indications of the determined threat condition, the first fluid transmission valve, and an identifier associated with the sensing module. | 01-31-2013 |
20130334970 | MANAGING LIGHT SYSTEM ENERGY USE - A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly. | 12-19-2013 |
20140210356 | MANAGING LIGHT SYSTEM ENERGY USE - A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly. | 07-31-2014 |
20150153743 | MONITORING PIPELINE INTEGRITY - A method of detecting and responding to a threat condition includes receiving, at a sensing module, an input acquired in proximity to a pipeline of a fluid distribution system, the input including data associated with a vibration measurement of the pipeline acquired by a sensor exterior of the pipeline. The method also includes determining whether the input indicates a threat condition by comparing the data to a previously recorded baseline vibration measurement. The method further includes automatically closing a first fluid transmission valve in response to a determined threat condition, thereby restricting flow of fluid through the pipeline in a vicinity of the first fluid transmission valve, and wirelessly transmitting a message for receipt by a control module that is remote from the sensing module, the message including indications of the determined threat condition, the first fluid transmission valve, and an identifier associated with the sensing module. | 06-04-2015 |
John D. Jarrell, East Providence, RI US
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20090104095 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS, COATINGS, AND ARTICLES - Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20090104473 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS, COATINGS, AND ARTICLES - Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105384 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS, COATINGS, AND ARTICLES - Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20110092870 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING METAL OXIDE AND POLYMER - Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
Joseph R. Jarrell, Sims, NC US
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20130146313 | HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A ROTATING LEVER RELEASE MECHANISM - A high speed valve has a valve body having a flow passage therethrough, and a poppet disposed within the valve body. The poppet is movable between a first position in which the poppet blocks the flow passage and a second position, and the poppet has a piston connected to a stem at a proximal end of the stem. The valve also has a rotating lever release mechanism adjacent a distal end of the stem. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146315 | HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A COLLET SLEEVE RELEASE MECHANISM - A valve actuation mechanism for a high rate discharge valve has a collet with fingers adjacent a valve member that provides restraint against displacement of the valve member at angularly spaced locations symmetrical about the axis of the valve member. Each collet finger has at least one projection adjacent a first end. The valve actuation mechanism also has a collet sleeve release mechanism with a main body portion having a first end and a second end. The main body portion contains an aperture with at least one land portion that secures each projection of the collet fingers. The main body portion also has an actuation pad at the second end, as well as a hinge mechanism for allowing rotational movement of the main body portion connected to the first end of the main body portion, and an actuation device that contacts the actuation pad. | 06-13-2013 |
Kenneth E. Jarrell, Littleton, CO US
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20090099461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A NON-SUPINE EXTREMITY BLOOD PRESSURE RATIO EXAMINATION - The present invention provides methods that facilitate the determination of a hydrostatic correction factor usable in an EBPR examination of a patient in a non-supine position. In one embodiment, a method for facilitating the determination of a hydrostatic correction factor for an extremity blood pressure ratio examination of a patient in a non-supine position includes establishing the vertical distance between first and second blood pressure measuring devices positionable on first and second extremities of the patient based on an empirically derived formula and determining a hydrostatic correction factor for the extremity blood pressure ratio examination based on the vertical distance. In this regard, the formula for the vertical distance may be based on a percentage of the height of the patient. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A NON-SUPINE EXTREMITY BLOOD PRESSURE RATIO EXAMINATION - The present invention provides apparatuses and methods that facilitate the determination of a hydrostatic correction factor usable in an EBPR examination of a patient in a non-supine position. In one embodiment, a first blood pressure measuring device may be positionable on a first extremity of the patient, and a second blood pressure measuring device may be positionable on a second extremity of the patient, with one of the blood pressure measuring devices being located above the other one. The apparatus includes a locating mechanism that fixes a position of at least one of the first and second blood pressure measuring devices relative to its respective patient extremity. The apparatus also includes an instrumentality that provides information about a vertical distance between the first and second blood pressure measuring devices. The vertical distance is usable in determining the hydrostatic correction factor. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099465 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A NON-SUPINE EXTREMITY BLOOD PRESSURE RATIO EXAMINATION - The present invention provides apparatuses and methods that facilitate the determination of a hydrostatic correction factor usable in an EBPR examination of a patient in a non-supine position. In one embodiment, a first blood pressure measuring device may be positionable on a first extremity of the patient, and a second blood pressure measuring device may be positionable on a second extremity of the patient, with one of the blood pressure measuring devices being located above the other one. The apparatus includes a computational device and an input element coupled to the computational device, wherein information relating to a vertical distance between the first and second blood pressure measuring devices is receivable by the input element. The computational device is operable to calculate at least one of a hydrostatic correction factor, a corrected extremity blood pressure, and an extremity blood pressure ratio using the information relating to the vertical distance. | 04-16-2009 |
20120078125 | Evaluation Of Peripheral Arterial Disease In A Patient Using An Oscillometric Pressure Signal Obtained At A Lower Extremity Of The Patient - Systems, methods, and products for determining indicated blood pressure values and/or characterizing a condition of a patient. The systems, methods, and products are capable of determining indicated blood pressure values in a lower extremity of a patient using an oscillometric technique. An oscillometric signal obtained from the lower extremity of the patient is analyzed, and the patient may be classified into one of a plurality of diagnostic classes. Each diagnostic class may have an associated ratio value. Based on the diagnostic class into which the patient is classified, a selected lower extremity characteristic ratio may be selected. A lower extremity indicated blood pressure value may be obtained by oscillometric processing using the selected ratio. This lower extremity indicated blood pressure value may be used with an upper extremity indicated blood pressure value to perform an extremity blood pressure ratio (EBPR) examination. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078126 | VALIDATION OF AN OSCILLOMETRIC SIGNAL FOR USE IN A PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE EVALUATION - Systems, methods, and products for validating an oscillometric signal obtained on a patient. The validation may include verifying whether an oscillometric signal is sufficiently associated with pressure oscillations in the vasculature of a patient for use in an oscillometric analysis. The validation may include comparing a frequency of the oscillometric signal to a reference frequency. | 03-29-2012 |
20130289421 | IDENTIFICATION OF PRESSURE CUFF CONDITIONS USING FREQUENCY CONTENT OF AN OSCILLOMETRIC PRESSURE SIGNAL - A method, system and computer program product are provided for evaluating whether an oscillometric signal representative of pressure oscillations in the vasculature of a patient is associated with special conditions that may lead to inadvertently identifying the signal as being indicative of peripheral arterial disease or non-analyzable. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining an oscillometric signal at a location on an extremity of the patient, determining a ratio using a value associated with a first frequency component of the oscillometric signal and a value associated with a second frequency component of the oscillometric signal, comparing the ratio to a threshold value, associating a first diagnostic class with the oscillometric signal when a first outcome results from comparing the ratio to a threshold value, and associating a second diagnostic class with the oscillometric signal when a second outcome results from comparing the ratio to a threshold value. | 10-31-2013 |
Kevin Jarrell, Lincoln, MA US
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20090298130 | LADDER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING DIVERSITY - The present invention provides novel methods of generating a nucleic acid molecule. In certain embodiments, a double stranded nucleic acid chunk is generated from a ladder complex comprising partially complementary oligonucleotides, which chunk is combined with a nucleic acid acceptor molecule. In certain embodiments, the assembled chunk/nucleic acid acceptor molecule complex may be propagated in vivo or in vitro. The present invention also provides improved systems for generating a plurality of nucleic acid molecules that differ at one or more nucleotide positions. In certain embodiments, the plurality of nucleic acid molecules encodes a polypeptide or portion of a polypeptide. | 12-03-2009 |
20090325264 | Engineered Delta-15-Fatty Acid Desaturases - The present invention provides engineered fatty acid desaturase molecules preferring Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) over Linoleic Acid (LA) as a substrate. The invention further discloses compositions, polynucleotide constructs, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and seeds comprising the desaturase molecule, and methods for preparing and using the same. In particular, the disclosed engineered desaturase molecules are capable of altering the omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plants and plant parts. | 12-31-2009 |
Max Jarrell, Fenton, MI US
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20130000419 | MULTI-AXIS ELECTRONIC MODULE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly for adjusting the position of an electronic module along a first axis, a second axis, and a third axis, in which the first, second, and third axes are all perpendicular to each other, includes a first adjustment block, a second adjustment block, and a third adjustment block. The first adjustment block is movable along the first axis and the second axis and is mounted against movement along the third axis. The second adjustment block is coupled to the first adjustment block, is movable along the second axis, and is mounted against movement along the first and third axes. The third adjustment block is disposed between the first adjustment block and the second adjustment block, is movable along the second and third axes, and is mounted against movement along the first axis. | 01-03-2013 |
Max C. Jarrell, Fenton, MI US
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20100257944 | TORQUE SENSOR ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM APPARATUS AND METHOD - A torque sensor adjustable platform apparatus is configured to include a base with a centering block between two linear grooves. Two sliders slide along the linear grooves under the control of a lead screw. Turning the lead screw causes the sliders to either approach each other or to separate. A PCB tray rides on top of the sliders. The tops of the sliders have retaining grooves keyed to accept retaining rails on the bottom of the PCB tray. The retaining grooves and retaining rails are angled so that the PCB tray moves further from the base as the sliders approach one another. A receiving module fixed into the PCB tray receives a signal from a shaft mounted torque sensor. The lead screw can be manipulated to optimizing the received signal while keeping the receiving module clear of the shaft. | 10-14-2010 |
Perry Jarrell, Houston, TX US
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20130185113 | WELL WORK OPPORTUNITY SYSTEM - A non-transitory, computer-readable storage device comprises software that, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to track one or more well work opportunities. For example, the software may cause the computer to receive input, from a user input device, information pertaining to well work opportunity for an existing production rig, and perform an analysis of the well work opportunity based on the information to compute an incremental increase in rate of production from the production rig and a time period by which an investment will be paid back. The software may also cause the computer to compare the incremental increase in rate of production and the time period to a table that cross references incremental rates of production to time periods, assign a ranking to the well work opportunity based on the comparison, and display the ranking. | 07-18-2013 |
Rob Jarrell, Brownsburg, IN US
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20100005810 | POWER TRANSMISSION AMONG SHAFTS IN A TURBINE ENGINE - A method of transmitting power among a plurality of shafts in a turbine engine is disclosed herein as well as a turbine engine for practicing the method. The turbine engine includes a compressor section having a low pressure portion and a high pressure portion. The turbine engine also includes a turbine section spaced from the compressor section along a centerline axis. The turbine section includes a low pressure portion and a high pressure portion. The turbine engine also includes a low pressure shaft extending between the low pressure portion of the compressor section and the low pressure portion of the turbine section. The turbine engine also includes a high pressure shaft extending between the high pressure portion of the compressor section and the high pressure portion of the turbine section. The turbine engine also includes a tower shaft operably engaged with both of the low pressure shaft and the high pressure shaft. The tower shaft can impart initial rotation to the high pressure shaft and the low pressure shaft can transmit power through the tower shaft after initial rotation has been imparted to the high pressure shaft. | 01-14-2010 |
Troy Jarrell, Athens, AL US
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20140090232 | Hoisting Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to hoisting methods for vehicles, such as UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters (“Black Hawks”). An external hoist arm system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be temporarily mounted to the outside of a vehicle. The hoist arm system is further configured to support a hoist and position the hoist above an external door of the vehicle. A rotatable adjustment member is used to adjust an angular position of the hoist relative to the vehicle. | 04-03-2014 |