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Bob Allen, Ben Lomond, CA US
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20110004342 | Trainable Multi-Mode Floor Cleaning Device - A floor cleaning device that is manually trainable for subsequent automatic operation. Prior to automatic operation, a user trains the cleaning device by manually manipulating the device through one or more desired cleaning paths. After training of the device, the device is configured to automatically initiate subsequent cleaning operations in accordance with the trained routine(s). Preferably, the training routine includes user specification of one of a number of cleaning modalities that are supported by the flooring cleaning device. In addition to automatic navigation, the floor cleaning device is configured to initiate a desired cleaning modality as a function of the device's position with respect to one or more of the trained routine(s). | 01-06-2011 |
Bob Antell, Upminster GB
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20120209931 | Method of Validating an Electronic Vote - An electronic voting method, system and apparatus is disclosed. A vote message is received at a network node, the vote message comprising a sender identifier, event identifier and a timestamp. The sender identifier, event identifier and timestamp are read, and it is determined from the timestamp that an event window was open and whether the window was a first or subsequent window. In the event that the window is the first window, the vote and sender identifier are stored at a database. In the event that the window is a second or subsequent window, the sender identifier is compared to sender identifiers stored at a previous window and if a match is found the vote is marked as validated and the vote stored at the database. | 08-16-2012 |
Bob Arefi, Denver, CO US
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20090301785 | Integrated Spiral Blade Collar - An integrated spiral blade collar comprising: a collar comprising a wall defining a bore, the collar having a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end; the collar comprising a first engagement mechanism at the proximal end and a second engagement mechanism at the distal end; the collar comprising one or more integral blades extending radially outward from an outer surface and forming a spiral around the longitudinal axis of the collar from at or near the proximal end to at or near the distal end of the collar, the spiral being at an angle of from 1° to 89° relative to the longitudinal axis of the collar. | 12-10-2009 |
Bob Autrey, Azle, TX US
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20090297305 | MATERIAL HANDLING DEVICE - A material handling device may be configured to move and deliver a variety of materials throughout a worksite. The material handling device may be configured to be supported on a variety of vehicle platforms. Once the material handling device has been transported, the materials may be dumped from the material handling device. The dumping process may be initiated through the use of an actuator. The material handling device may comprise a dump body and a base frame. The dump body may be configured to be hingedly attached to the base frame. The base frame may comprise at least one first tube and at least one second tube. Both the first tube and the second tube may be configured to receive a fork and/or any other suitable support structure from a vehicle. The material handling device may comprise an actuator, a pump, and a reservoir which may be positioned within an actuator system area. | 12-03-2009 |
Bob Barcklay, Berkeley, CA US
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20090098889 | Wireless device location alerts on battery notification events - As part of a handset finder service, a customer will download and install a small application, e.g., handset finder application, onto their wireless device. The first time this handset finder application runs, it registers to receive battery notification events from the device (or if not available, another type of wake-up event, like a timer or SMS wake-up). These events wake-up the application, which will determine whether a “low power” threshold has been reached. When this occurs, the application initiates a location query. The application will submit a determined location to a handset finder server. | 04-16-2009 |
20090265340 | Proximity search for point-of-interest names combining inexact string match with an expanding radius search - A point-of-interest mapping search system that combines inexact string searches with a proximity search to provide an extremely high probability of return of a set of search results in an initial search response that are useful to the user. Relevance of any particular point-of-interest item in a combined inexact string/proximity is dependent on both (1) a quality of the name match; and (2) a proximity to the starting location (or other relevant search center point) of the POI search. The inexact string name/proximity search is performed efficiently by iteratively expanding a search radius around a given location, searching concentric circles of proximity until a specified target number of relevant results have been found. It is the combination of the use of a combined inexact string match together with a proximity search performed against a database of geo-referenced business names that provides advantageous results. | 10-22-2009 |
20100087167 | Remotely provisioned wirelessly proxy - A remotely provisioned proxy within a wireless/mobile phone that proxies a wireless communication path between a disconnected piconet (e.g., BLUETOOTH™) device and a network resource such as a universal resource locator (URL) via a mating mobile phone. Thus, an application proxy module embodied within the mobile phone provides managed access of a piconet device connected to the mating mobile phone to remote services. A disconnected piconet device uses the full data bandwidth available to a wireless phone, without the need for the disconnected piconet device to include its own separate wireless front end, or to require use of a modem within the mobile phone. Thus, using a mobile phone with application proxy, the user need not pay for the luxury of a tethered data plan. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088019 | Probabilistic reverse geocoding - The accuracy of a reverse geocode for a GPS fix in a mobile phone navigation device is improved significantly by considering together the user's last known location on an original route, the elapsed time between the last known location on the original route and the latest GPS fix, and the likelihood that the user could have traveled from the last known location on the original route to one of numerous candidate locations (generated from the reverse geocode) in the elapsed time. The navigation server relies only on a GPS fix, timestamps, and a back-end routing database to provide improved or superior accuracy of reverse geocoding a GPS fix (selection of a point on a road) when a relevant user has deviated from the intended route. The reverse geocoding allows for accurate and functional re-routing capabilities. | 04-08-2010 |
20130184986 | Probalistic Reverse Geocoding - The accuracy of a reverse geocode for a GPS fix in a mobile phone navigation device is improved significantly by considering together the user's last known location on an original route, the elapsed time between the last known location on the original route and the latest GPS fix, and the likelihood that the user could have travelled from the last known location on the original route to one of numerous candidate locations (generated from the reverse geocode) in the elapsed time. The navigation server relies only on a GPS fix, timestamps, and a back-end routing database to provide improved or superior accuracy of reverse geocoding a GPS fix (selection of a point on a road) when a relevant user has deviated from the intended route. The reverse geocoding allows for accurate and functional re-routing capabilities. | 07-18-2013 |
Bob Basine, Waverly, NE US
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20090258599 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING LOW-FREQUENCY DATA IN A WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM - A wireless communication system including a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a first mixing module, a phase-locked loop module, reference oscillator, and a second mixing module. The first mixing module is configured to combine a low-frequency data signal and an audio signal, and to generate a first combined signal. The phase-locked loop module is configured to generate a phase error signal based on a reference signal and a frequency modulated signal. The reference oscillator generates the reference signal having a frequency based on the low-frequency data signal. The second mixing module is configured to combine the first combined signal and the phase error signal, and to generate a second combined signal. The transmitter generates the frequency modulated signal based on the second combined signal and transmits the frequency modulated signal. The receiver is configured to receive the frequency modulated signal, and extract the low-frequency data signal and the audio signal. | 10-15-2009 |
Bob Boughtflower, Harlow GB
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20100258485 | PREPARATIVE SEPARATION/PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A solution containing a target compound is passed through a trap column ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100276350 | PREPARATIVE SEPARATION/PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A mixed liquid passage ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100281958 | PREPARATIVE SEPARATION/PURIFICATION SYSTEM - After a target compound is captured by an adsorbent within a trap column ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100300627 | PREPARATIVE SEPARATION/PRECIPITATION SYSTEM - Collection containers ( | 12-02-2010 |
Bob Bromiley, Allen, TX US
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20090178983 | Knock-Down Rack - Field-adjustable rack systems for mounting communications equipment are disclosed, including an adjustable communications equipment rack where the rack is adjustable from a floor mounted configuration to a wall mounted configuration, and the overall width of the rack may be varied by adjusting the base and the top in a plurality of different configurations. Also, height adjustment to the communications equipment rack is disclosed where the height of the rack may be adjusted without removal of the existing mounted equipment from the rack. Height adjustments are made by coupling a plurality of extensions to the vertical side rails of the rack, to arrive at the rack height desired. Methods are described for field adjusting communications equipment racks into various configurations, including floor mounted configurations and wall mounted configurations in a plurality of widths and heights. | 07-16-2009 |
Bob Buchenen, Sandwich, MA US
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20110114714 | SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR SHIPPING LIQUID OR VISCOUS PRODUCTS - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls. The packaging assembly also includes a self-supporting plastic liner that fits inside of the carton for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has either a substantially circular or substantially oval cylindrical side wall, a closed bottom end characterized by a bottom wall formed integral with said side wall, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion, wherein when the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the radially extending flange portion supports the liner on at least a portion of the carton. A lidding material is provided to seal the plastic liner. | 05-19-2011 |
20150083717 | SEMI-RIGID SHIPPING CONTAINER WITH PEEL-RESEAL CLOSURE - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls and an open top. A self-supporting plastic liner fits inside of the carton and is for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has a side wall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion. When the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the dependent skirt portion of the rim hangs over the side walls of the carton. A lidding material is removeably affixed to the rim of the plastic liner. A carton lid closes off the open top of the carton. | 03-26-2015 |
Bob Burrough, Anderson, CA US
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20090116656 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACOUSTICS TESTING OF A PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICE - A portable handheld test fixture has an acoustic port, e.g. a speaker port, a microphone, and/or an earpiece/receiver port. Once the media device has been installed onto the test fixture, the port becomes acoustically coupled to a respective acoustic aperture of the media device that is associated with a speaker, a microphone, or an earpiece/receiver as the case may be. A sound test tool, e.g. a reference sound source and/or a sound pressure level, SPL, meter, has an input or output sound port that can be removably coupled to the acoustic port of the test fixture. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 05-07-2009 |
Bob Carrasca, Seattle, WA US
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20120091693 | HINGE MECHANISM, COLLAPSIBLE ASCENSION SKI HAVING SUCH A HINGE MECHANISM, AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS - A hinge mechanism includes a first hinge element, a second hinge element, and a locking element. The first and second hinge elements each include a plate portion and a plurality of substantially parallel fingers spaced from one another. The pluralities of substantially parallel fingers interlock with one another along a pivot axis such that the first and second hinge elements are rotatable relative to one another about the pivot axis between an extended position and a folded position. The locking element extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis and may be configured to releasably engage a receiving portion in one of the pluralities of substantially parallel fingers when the first and second hinge elements are in the extended position to lock the first and second hinge elements relative to one another. A collapsible ascension ski having such a hinge mechanism as well as related methods and kits are also disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
20140217717 | HINGE MECHANISM, COLLAPSIBLE ASCENSION SKI HAVING SUCH A HINGE MECHANISM, AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS - A hinge mechanism includes a first hinge element, a second hinge element, and a locking element. The first hinge element may include a first plate portion and a first plurality of substantially parallel fingers spaced from one another. The second hinge element may include a second plate portion and a second plurality of substantially parallel fingers spaced from one another. The first and second pluralities of substantially parallel fingers may interlock with one another along a pivot axis such that the first and second hinge elements are rotatable relative to one another about the pivot axis between an extended position and a folded position. The locking element may extend substantially parallel to the pivot axis and may be configured to releasably engage a receiving portion in at least one of the first and second pluralities of substantially parallel fingers when the first and second hinge elements are in the extended position to lock the first and second hinge elements relative to one another. hinge mechanism. A collapsible ascension ski having such a hinge mechanism as well as related methods and kits are also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
Bob Chen, Diamond Bar, CA US
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20110115382 | MODULAR LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - According to various embodiments of the invention, an LED lighting system is providing having a replaceable driver module. In some embodiments, the replaceable driver module comprises a component that is physically attachable to an LED illumination module, whereby the attached components have a combined physical profile dimensioned for installation in a pre-existing light fixture. In further embodiments, the combined system's dimensions allow it to be installed in pre-existing fluorescent fixtures without requiring rewiring of the fixtures. In some embodiments, the LED driver module may be configured to condition power received from a fluorescent light ballast to drive the LEDs such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast does not need to be removed. In other embodiments, the LED driver may be configured to condition main power such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast may be removed. | 05-19-2011 |
20130141890 | MODULAR LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - According to various embodiments of the invention, an LED lighting system is providing having a replaceable driver module. In some embodiments, the replaceable driver module comprises a component that is physically attachable to an LED illumination module, whereby the attached components have a combined physical profile dimensioned for installation in a pre-existing light fixture. In further embodiments, the combined system's dimensions allow it to be installed in pre-existing fluorescent fixtures without requiring rewiring of the fixtures. In some embodiments, the LED driver module may be configured to condition power received from a fluorescent light ballast to drive the LEDs such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast does not need to be removed. In other embodiments, the LED driver may be configured to condition main power such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast may be removed. | 06-06-2013 |
20140327375 | MODULAR LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - According to various embodiments of the invention, an LED lighting system is providing having a replaceable driver module. In some embodiments, the replaceable driver module comprises a component that is physically attachable to an LED illumination module, whereby the attached components have a combined physical profile dimensioned for installation in a pre-existing light fixture. In further embodiments, the combined system's dimensions allow it to be installed in pre-existing fluorescent fixtures without requiring rewiring of the fixtures. In some embodiments, the LED driver module may be configured to condition power received from a fluorescent light ballast to drive the LEDs such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast does not need to be removed. In other embodiments, the LED driver may be configured to condition main power such that a pre-existing fluorescent ballast may be removed. | 11-06-2014 |
Bob Cohen, Redwood City, CA US
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20090147941 | Method and system for reducing a perceived call transfer delay between a target and a talker - A method and system reduces a perceived call transfer delay between a target and a talker. The perceived transfer delay is caused by the reaction time of the talker when the call is transferred. The call is transferred from between a caller and the target, to between the talker and target. The method comprises recording a message. The message may be recorded before the start of a call session. The message may be recorded by the talker. Upon the call transfer, the message is played to the target. Also upon the call transfer, lead data of the target is displayed to the talker. When the message is finished playing, the talker is connected to the target such that the talker and the target can speak with each other. | 06-11-2009 |
Bob Crocco, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20120092328 | FUSING VIRTUAL CONTENT INTO REAL CONTENT - A system that includes a head mounted display device and a processing unit connected to the head mounted display device is used to fuse virtual content into real content. In one embodiment, the processing unit is in communication with a hub computing device. The system creates a volumetric model of a space, segments the model into objects, identifies one or more of the objects including a first object, and displays a virtual image over the first object on a display (of the head mounted display) that allows actual direct viewing of at least a portion of the space through the display. | 04-19-2012 |
20130169683 | HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH IRIS SCAN PROFILING - A see-through head mounted-display and method for operating the display to optimize performance of the display by referencing a user profile automatically. The identity of the user is determined by performing an iris scan and recognition of a user enabling user profile information to be retrieved and used to enhance the user's experience with the see through head mounted display. The user profile may contain user preferences regarding services providing augmented reality images to the see-through head-mounted display, as well as display adjustment information optimizing the position of display elements in the see-though head-mounted display. | 07-04-2013 |
20130328783 | TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION TO SMART FABRIC OUPUT DEVICE - A system and method are provided for a user to communicate uniquely human and personal information to one or more other users, via a smart textile input/output device. The information may be displayed on the device associated with the user, on one or more other articles of clothing associated with one or more other users, or on one or more external devices proximate to and associated with a target user. The information may result from a direct input of display information from a source user to a target user or from a third party directed to one or more target users. | 12-12-2013 |
Bob Ecoff, West Valley City, UT US
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20110073694 | Mill Liner For A Grinding Mill - A mill liner element is structured with an elongated elastomer member having a non-elastomeric backing plate and a plurality of non-elastomeric inserts formed into the elastomer member to provide a liner element that provides a lifter bar element and a wear element that is less prone to cracking compared to conventional all-metal mill lining elements, and which provides ease of handling and replacement when worn. A multiplicity of mill liner elements are positionable in a grinding mill shell, and are suitable for use in a variety of types of grinding mill structures, including ball mills and AG and SAG mills. | 03-31-2011 |
Bob Foret, Highland, UT US
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20110282302 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector. | 11-17-2011 |
20150013809 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a substantially transparent housing having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, and a cavity extending therebetween. The connector provides a substantially visible fluid flow path extending through a substantial portion of the connector. | 01-15-2015 |
Bob Frato, Stilwell, KS US
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20100081102 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING VARYING SIZE COAL PIPES FOR A PULVERIZED COAL BURNER - Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for facilitating varying coal pipes for a pulverized coal burner. In one embodiment, a method for improving operation of a pulverized coal burner comprising at least one burner comprising at least one coal pipe having an inner diameter, and an outer diameter. The method can include installing at least one sleeve or at least one liner within the coal pipe between the inner and outer diameter of the coal pipe, wherein velocity of a primary air and pulverized coal mixture is increased in an upstream portion of the coal pipe. The method can also include reducing the at least one sleeve or liner, wherein velocity of the primary air and pulverized coal mixture is reduced in a downstream portion of the coal pipe. | 04-01-2010 |
Bob Giampietro, Edina, MN US
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20080215431 | CO-BRANDED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AND RETAILER INTERNET SERVICE SITE WITH RETAILER-OFFERED INCENTIVES FOR MEMBER USE - A system and method for a retailer to sell merchandise over the Internet in affiliation with an Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site is accessible through the Internet service site of the Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site includes designations of both the retailer and the Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site including one or more links to the Internet shopping site of the retailer. Client software for accessing the co-branded Internet site is distributed at retailer locations. Members of the co-branded Internet site are provided with incentives to access and shop on the Internet shopping site of the retailer through the co-branded Internet site. | 09-04-2008 |
20120116866 | CO-BRANDED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AND RETAILER INTERNET SERVICE SITE WITH RETAILER-OFFERED INCENTIVES FOR MEMBER USE - A system and method for a retailer to sell merchandise over the Internet in affiliation with an Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site is accessible through the Internet service site of the Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site includes designations of both the retailer and the Internet service provider. The co-branded Internet site including one or more links to the Internet shopping site of the retailer. Client software for accessing the co-branded Internet site is distributed at retailer locations. Members of the co-branded Internet site are provided with incentives to access and shop on the Internet shopping site of the retailer through the co-branded Internet site. | 05-10-2012 |
20130346181 | CO-BRANDED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AND RETAILER INTERNET SERVICE SITE WITH RETAILER-OFFERED INCENTIVES FOR MEMBER USE - A method for a retailer having an Internet shopping website to sell merchandise over the Internet. The method includes using a retailer server computer to manage access to the Internet shopping website of the retailer including providing members access to the Internet shopping website of the retailer via a co-branded Internet site primarily relating to non-retail activities of a first entity, wherein the members are subscribers of the co-branded Internet site. Using the retailer server computer further includes providing members with a discount on any purchases made using the Internet shopping website only when the members access the Internet shopping website via the co-branded Internet site. Providing members with the discount includes taking the discount off a price charged for any purchases made using the Internet shopping website only when the members access the Internet shopping website via the co-branded Internet site. | 12-26-2013 |
Bob Goodenow, San Clemente, CA US
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20110182888 | Administration of an Inhibitor of HDAC, an Inhibitor of HER-2, and a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator - Methods of treating patients with an HDAC inhibitor and a HER-2 inhibitor are provided herein. In some embodiments, a SERM is also administered. | 07-28-2011 |
Bob Greenfield, Sydney AU
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20100003164 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AIR QUALITY - A system for managing air quality according to the present invention includes an air processing unit, said unit including an inlet for receiving feed air from a unidirectional air passage. A treatment path housing a module is coupled to inlet for receiving, processing and passing the feed air to remove one of more contaminants. Said module includes a body and one or more UV tubes in the body for emitting UV light at an ozone production wavelength and/an ozone destruction wavelength. Feed air travels through module housed in said treatment path. An outlet is couple to said treatment path for passing the feed air to the passage at a location downstream of inlet. The pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet is less than a predetermined value. | 01-07-2010 |
Bob Haschart, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20100005388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING FORMATTED TEXT DOCUMENTS IN A DATABASE - A system and method for automatically determining a plurality of pieces of different information about a textual document from the text of the textual document are provided in which one or more particular characteristics of the text of the textual document are identified to generate a file containing the text of the textual document with the particular characteristics marked up within the text. In addition, any negative treatment of other textual documents from the text of the textual document is determined to generate negative treatment information, a data record is produced indicating a depth of treatment for each other textual documents cited in the text of the textual document, the source of a quotation in the text of the textual document is verified to generate verified quotation information, any subject matter text that is applicable to the text of the textual document is determined to generate subject matter headings associated with the text of the textual document, and a data record is generated containing the identified characteristics of the textual document, the negative treatment of other textual documents cited in the textual document, the depth of treatment of other textual documents cited in the textual document, the verified quotation information, and the subject matter text associated with the textual document so that all of the information is accessible. | 01-07-2010 |
20140180935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING FORMATTED TEXT DOCUMENTS IN A DATABASE - A system and method for automatically determining a plurality of pieces of different information about a textual document from the text of the textual document are provided in which one or more particular characteristics of the text of the textual document are identified to generate a file containing the text of the textual document with the particular characteristics marked up within the text. | 06-26-2014 |
Bob Heerkens, Tilburg NL
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20100127892 | TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEMS - Telemetry system for a ship propulsion system with a stationary part and a movable part that is movable relative to the stationary part. The telemetry system includes a processor, a data acquisition unit, at least one sensor, and a local power source. The processor, the at least one sensor and the power source are arranged in the movable part. The at least one sensor can measure an operational state of the movable part. The processor is connected to the at least one sensor for receiving signals from the at least one sensor and can transmit the received signals to the data acquisition unit. The local power source is arranged for providing power to at least one of the processor and at least one sensor, and the transmission of the received signals is arranged by a wireless communication link between the processor and the data acquisition unit. | 05-27-2010 |
Bob Hibberdine, South Glamorgan GB
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20110225740 | ANGLE DETECTION AND CONTROL - An alternating pressure pad ( | 09-22-2011 |
Bob Hilb, Anchorage, KY US
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20090069959 | ALTITUDE RANGE FILTER FOR COCKPIT TRAFFIC DISPLAY - A system and method for filtering various targets (such as ground vehicles, stationary objects, and aircraft) from display on a display screen within the cockpit of an “Own Ship” aircraft. The system and method withhold from display any non-exempt targets that have an altitude that is either: (1) greater than an upper-threshold altitude; or (2) less than a lower-threshold altitude. The upper-threshold altitude and the lower-threshold altitude may be set to user-specified, customized values as desired to accommodate current flying conditions. In addition, the system and method may also be configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes, each of which features a different upper threshold altitude/lower threshold altitude combination. The system and method are preferably configured to reset certain threshold altitudes to pre-defined default altitudes in response to the aircraft landing. | 03-12-2009 |
Bob Honsbeek, Oegstgeest NL
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20120205474 | Grinder-Dispenser Apparatus for Frozen Material - A grinding apparatus for dispensing a dose of ground frozen material starting from a frozen block. The apparatus comprises a grinding unit, for grinding the frozen block in order to provide an amount of ground frozen material and a feeding unit for feeding the frozen block to the grinding unit. In particular, the feeding unit comprises a feeding member that is adapted for moving frozen block for a desired predetermined grinding stroke against grinding unit such that a grinding length of block is ground. A grinding unit provides at least one grater and one motor for causing the grater to rotate. In order to obtain a desired weight of the dose, a volume of frozen material is calculated that corresponds to said weight, since the density of the frozen material is known. | 08-16-2012 |
Bob Ketelhohn, Dustable, MA US
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20120130347 | Pump With Integrated Control Unit - A pump for use in anal irrigation includes a control unit integrated in the pump. The control unit includes a cylindrical housing element and a valve element fitted in the housing. The valve element and the housing element are adapted for rotating with respect to each other between a position allowing the pump to pump air into a balloon, a position allowing the pump to pump air into a reservoir bag and an evacuation position. The control unit is actuated by a handle attached to the rotatable valve element. The handle extends radially out from the rotatable valve element and the cylindrical housing. | 05-24-2012 |
Bob Knopsnyder, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20100142123 | Electrochemical Capacitor Containing Ruthenium Oxide Electrodes - A capacitor containing an electrochemical cell that includes ruthenium oxide electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte containing a polyprotic acid (e.g., sulfuric acid) is provided. More specifically, the electrodes each contain a substrate that is coated with a metal oxide film formed from a combination of ruthenium oxide and inorganic oxide particles (e.g., alumina, silica, etc.). Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the inorganic oxide particles may enhance proton transfer (e.g., proton generation) in the aqueous electrolyte to form hydrated inorganic oxide complexes (e.g., [Al(H | 06-10-2010 |
Bob Konstantin, Weinheim DE
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20100094086 | MEDICO-TECHNICAL FLEXIBLE POLYMER TUBE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics, a method of manufacturing a medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics as well as an endoscope comprising a medico-technical flexible polymer tube of thermoplastic or of thermoplastics is provided. | 04-15-2010 |
Bob Kontopoulos, Montreal CA
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20110154181 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMS FOR DETERMINING APPLICATION PROTOCOL ELEMENTS AS DIFFERENT TYPES OF LAWFUL INTERCEPTION CONTENT - An example apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that in response to execution by the processor cause the apparatus to at least perform a number of operations. The operations include receiving a communication including an application protocol primitive that itself includes protocol information element(s). The operations also include comparing the application protocol primitive to a protocol document type definition (DTD) including a plurality of elements, and lawful interception attribute(s) for one or more of its elements. The application protocol primitive is compared to the DTD to identify lawful interception attributes of protocol information element(s) of the primitive. The operations also include preparing one or more of the protocol information elements for transmission to an interception monitoring facility according to the lawful interception attributes of the respective protocol information element(s). | 06-23-2011 |
Bob Lezon, Andover, CT US
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20090210256 | System For Real-Time Online Health Care Insurance Underwriting - A system for real-time health care insurance underwriting is described comprising a quotation module, a verification module, and an underwriting module. The quotation module receives user input relating to a user's health status via an online user interface. The verification module verifies the user input against information stored in a database to form a list of inconsistencies and present the user via the online user interface with a request to validate at least some information within the user input. The underwriting module automatically creates a debit score based on one or more of at least a portion of the user input and the validated information and generates an underwriting decision based at least in part on the debit score. The quotation module presents one or more offers to sell insurance to the user via the online user interface, the one or more offers based on the underwriting decision. | 08-20-2009 |
Bob Lowenberg, Rotterdam NL
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20080305965 | Classification, Diagnosis and Prognosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Gene Expression Profiling - The present invention relates to method of genetic analysis for the classification, diagnosis and prognosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The invention provides a method for producing a classification scheme for AML comprising the steps of a) providing a plurality of reference samples, said reference samples comprising cell samples from a plurality of reference subjects affected by AML; b) providing reference profiles by establishing a gene expression profile for each of said reference samples individually; c) clustering said individual reference profiles according to similarity; and d) assigning an AML class to each cluster. The invention further relates to a method for classifying the AML of an AML affected subject, to a method for diagnosing AML in a subject, and to a method of determining the prognosis for an AML affected subject. | 12-11-2008 |
Bob Löwenberg, Rotterdam NL
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20110281270 | EFFICIENT DETECTION OF DOUBLE MUTANTS OF THE CEBPA GENE IN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA - The invention is in the field of molecular diagnostics for cancer, in particular, for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The invention provides methods for diagnosing AML patients with a favorable prognosis. We have found that not all AML patients carrying a CEBPA mutation may have a more favorable prognosis. We found that only the group with double mutations, i.e., biallelic mutations, have a particularly favorable prognosis. We also found a method that distinguishes mono-allelic CEBPA mutations from bi-allelic mutations. | 11-17-2011 |
20120088811 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA - The invention is in the field of molecular medicine and provides methods for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. These methods are based on the observation that microRNA-9 and microRNA-9* are involved in the pathogenesis of the disease in that the overexpression of microRNA-9/9* block myeloid differentiation in vitro. More in particular, microRNA-9/9* were found to play a role in leukemic transformation in acute myeloid leukemia. | 04-12-2012 |
Bob Maraschin, Cupertino, CA US
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20090242413 | Electroplating Head and Method for Operating the Same - An electroplating head is disposed above and proximate to an upper surface of a wafer. Cations are transferred from an anode to an electroplating solution within the electroplating head. The electroplating solution flows downward through a porous electrically resistive material at an exit of the electroplating head to be disposed on the upper surface of the wafer. An electric current is established between the anode and the upper surface of the wafer through the electroplating solution. The electric current is uniformly distributed by the porous electrically resistive material present between the anode and the upper surface of the wafer. The electric current causes the cations to be attracted to the upper surface of the wafer. | 10-01-2009 |
20100170803 | Method and Apparatus for Plating Semiconductor Wafers - First and second electrodes are disposed at first and second locations, respectively, proximate to a periphery of a wafer support, wherein the first and second location are substantially opposed to each other relative to the wafer support. Each of the first and second electrodes can be moved to electrically connect with and disconnect from a wafer held by the wafer support. An anode is disposed over and proximate to the wafer such that a meniscus of electroplating solution is maintained between the anode and the wafer. As the anode moves over the wafer from the first location to the second location, an electric current is applied through the meniscus between the anode and the wafer. Also, as the anode is moved over the wafer, the first and second electrodes are controlled to connect with the wafer while ensuring that the anode does not pass over an electrode that is connected. | 07-08-2010 |
20110081779 | Method and Apparatus for Material Deposition - Broadly speaking, a method and an apparatus are provided for depositing a material on a semiconductor wafer (“wafer”). More specifically, the method and apparatus provide for selective heating of a surface of the wafer exposed to an electroless plating solution. The selective heating is provided by applying radiant energy to the wafer surface. The selective heating of the wafer surface causes a temperature increase at an interface between the wafer surface and the electroless plating solution. The temperature increase at the interface in turn causes a plating reaction to occur at the wafer surface. Thus, material is deposited on the wafer surface through an electroless plating reaction that is initiated and controlled by varying the temperature of the wafer surface using an appropriately defined radiant energy source. | 04-07-2011 |
Bob Medsker, Crawfordsville, IN US
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20120193370 | MOLDED CLOSURE WITH ENHANCED LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTION - An improved molded plastic closure is provided, wherein the closure is formed from polymeric resin material, and exhibits a relatively higher concentration of a lubricant composition on an inside surface thereof, including one or more selected regions of the inside surface, to facilitate application to and removal from an associated container, The present invention contemplates a method of making a molded closure by selective application of a lubricant composition to one or more regions of the inside surface thereof. Two different types of lubricant compositions can be applied at two different regions of the inside surface of the closure, wherein the compositions can be selected for preferred organoleptic and lubrication characteristics. | 08-02-2012 |
Bob Melendes, Pasadena, CA US
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20080276819 | Multilayered microcavities and actuators incorporating same - A microcavity structure. In an illustrative embodiment, the microcavity structure includes a first substrate, which has a region of interest. A second substrate with a perforation therein is bonded to the first substrate. The perforation coincides with the region of interest. In a specific embodiment, the first substrate is implemented via a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The region of interest includes one or more circuit components, including an actuator, such as a bridgewire, thereon or therein. A smoothing layer is included between the PCB and the actuator. A bonding gasket adheres the first substrate to the second substrate. The perforation accommodates energetic material that is selectively ignited via the actuator. | 11-13-2008 |
Bob Meuzelaar, Nijmegen NL
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20090076508 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS - An implant having a substantially solid basic structure and a porous jacket structure at least partially enclosing the basic structure for attachment of cellular tissue wherein the basic structure and the jacket structure are connected integrally to each other and the porous jacket structure is formed substantially by a structure with open pores. The disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing such an implant. | 03-19-2009 |
Bob Miller, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110067296 | Charcoal Briquet Having A Grooved Surface - A generally pillow-shaped charcoal briquet having a convex upper surface and a convex lower surface, wherein at least one of these surfaces contain an enhanced surface feature comprising one or more grooves. When two or more grooves are located on one or both convex surfaces, the grooves are generally parallel to each other and to two opposing sides of the briquet, and generally perpendicular to two opposing sides of the briquet. The briquets have improved ignition characteristics and enhanced burn phase properties. | 03-24-2011 |
Bob Miller, Plymouth, MI US
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20120242227 | LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF TRANSITIONING COLOR OUTPUTS - A vehicle lighting device and method of transitioning color output by a vehicle lighting device are provided. The method includes activating the lighting device to output a first color light, and deactivating the first color light. The method also includes the steps of generating an intermediate color light with the lighting device for a short time period. The method further includes the step of generating a second color light with the lighting device. Accordingly, the intermediate color light prevents the apparent generation of an undesirable intermediate color light. | 09-27-2012 |
Bob Mischo, Zürich CH
Bob Mischo, Zürich CH
Bob Moore, Wildwood, MO US
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20090083118 | SEGMENTED MOTIVATION PROFILES - A method of developing a motivation to motivate participants associated with a program-owner. The reward types of a motivation profile are defined and the participants' preferences are collected through a survey. The collected participants' preferences are modeled to determine segments of participants with similar reward preferences. An optimal motivation profile consisting of the participants' preferred reward types is generated from the modeled data and presented to the program owner in a detailed report. Additionally, a motivation profile simulator for simulating the participants' preference to a proposed motivation profile and a segmentation tool for displaying the characteristics of each segment is generated. | 03-26-2009 |
Bob Myshrall, Moultonborough, NH US
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20100101431 | Turkey fryer safety skirt - In the exemplary embodiment, a device for deep fat frying turkeys and such is demonstrated having a pot with an open top, a closed bottom, and a peripheral wall surrounding the open top and extending downwardly there-from to and closed by the closed bottom. The pot defines a reservoir for containing a flammable cooking liquid. A skirt surrounds the peripheral wall and extends peripherally downwardly and outwardly there-from to an outer peripheral edge disposed outwardly beyond the pot. | 04-29-2010 |
Bob Neumar, Wayne, PA US
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20090149771 | Vessel locator - The present invention is a vessel detector comprising a sensor, a display and an access device for positioning the sensor in a detection area. According to the invention the sensor device is an impedance sensor. The invention comprises also a method for locating vessels comprising impedance measuring. | 06-11-2009 |
20090221894 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE VESSEL LOCATION - The present invention is related to a blood vessel locator and a method for locating blood vessels. In one or more embodiments, the locator comprises at least one filiform element, a sensor device and a display. The filiform elements are connected to the sensor device, which is arranged to detect a parameter indicative of the presence of a blood vessel and connected to a display, and the display is arranged to give an indication of vessel location. | 09-03-2009 |
Bob Poniatowki, San Jose, CA US
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20110135283 | Multifunction Multimedia Device - A method for interpreting messages, user-defined alert conditions, voice commands and performing an action in response is described. A method for annotating media content is described. A method for presenting additional content associated with media content identified based on a fingerprint is described. A method for identifying that an advertisement portion of media content is being played based on a fingerprint derived from the media content is described. A method of one media device recording particular media content automatically in response to another media device recording the particular media content is described. A method of concurrently playing media content on multiple devices is described. A method of publishing information associated with recording of media content is described. A method of deriving fingerprints by media devices that meet an idleness criteria is described. A method of loading, modifying, and displaying a high definition frame from a frame buffer is described. A method of recording or playing media content identified based on fingerprints is described. | 06-09-2011 |
Bob Powers, Sr., Englewood, CO US
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20090194107 | Mini-nasal mask - A mini-nasal filter including a filter element and an anchoring arrangement adapted to hold the filter element in registration external to, and under, a user's nose. An operable anchoring arrangement includes one or more section of adhesive tape that can be affixed to the user's nose, and/or lip. The filter element may carry a masking scent, or be impregnated with a substance to enhance adherence of particulate matter to the filter. Certain masks may include a bioactive agent to resist germs, bacteria, and viruses, and/or a treatment compound for nasal therapy. | 08-06-2009 |
Bob Purvy, San Jose, CA US
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20090245127 | Application Service Level Mediation and Method of Using Same - A method and apparatus for using an application layer demarcation point are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises monitoring end-to-end performance of a network application at an application demarcation point in a network, and mediating between provider infrastructure and customer infrastructure based on results of monitoring. | 10-01-2009 |
20110258025 | PAYMENT MODEL WITH ENDORSEMENTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing compensation. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request for an advertisement, and identifying an advertisement responsive to the request, wherein a good or service associated with the advertisement is associated with an endorsement provided by an endorser. The advertisement is provided in response to the request. An indication of a selection of the advertisement is received, and compensation is provided to the endorser upon receiving the indication of the selection of the advertisement. | 10-20-2011 |
20110258042 | Endorsements Used in Ranking Ads - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing advertisements. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request for an advertisement from a user device associated with a first user, and identifying advertisements responsive to the request. A determination is made that one of the advertisements describes a good or service that is associated with an endorsement provided by an endorser, and the endorser is recommended by a second user that belongs to a same social network as the first user. The advertisements are ranked based on one or more signals associated with each advertisement, wherein one of the signals for the one advertisement is the endorsement and is used in the ranking in response to the determination. The ranked advertisements are provided in response to the request. | 10-20-2011 |
20130155885 | APPLICATION SERVICE LEVEL MEDIATION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A method and apparatus for using an application layer demarcation point are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises monitoring end-to-end performance of a network application at an application demarcation point in a network, and mediating between provider infrastructure and customer infrastructure based on results of monitoring. | 06-20-2013 |
Bob Riazzi, Austin, TX US
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20100121684 | System and Method for Capturing Information for Conversion into Actionable Sales Leads - The system and method relates to business-to-business marketing organizations who participate in lead-generation activities via their company website, client customer relationship management systems, and other available business information. More particularly, it provides a target lead-generation system and method that targets the right businesses and personnel within those businesses using real-time predictive and behavioral analytics and website traffic data, reaches the right business buying person via role-based contact data and connects businesses to potential customers and suppliers to drive business revenue. | 05-13-2010 |
20120232955 | System and Method for Capturing Information for Conversion into Actionable Sales Leads - The present invention relates to business-to-business marketing organizations who participate in lead-generation activities via their company website. More particularly, the invention provides a target lead-generation system and method that targets the right businesses using real-time predictive and behavioral analytics and website traffic data and connects businesses to potential customers and suppliers to drive business revenue. Even more particularly, the invention provides a system and method for real-time searching and matching of data input into website registration forms by website visitors, provides for real-time cleansing and appending of attribute rich company demographic and firmographic data to the website form and to the marketing database. The resulting information is then available for use by other systems such as marketing automation systems and CRM systems. | 09-13-2012 |
Bob Rubenstahl, Twinsburg, OH US
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20120085875 | MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system including a plunger system wherein the sides of the plunger are utilized to engage a stud and the side of the plunger has a plunger cam that can have virtually any desired cam angle and/or configuration to produce a desired pull down and/or locking action. | 04-12-2012 |
Bob Saffari, San Carlos, CA US
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20100246361 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING STANDARD DVDS INTO BLU-RAY FORMAT - In various embodiments, systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided to repurpose DVD authored content allowing any movie experience, high definition video, high quality sound, and/or interactivity provided by the DVD authored content to be accessed via next generation optical disc players. In one embodiment, DVD authored content may be stored as-is on a Blu-ray Disc for playback on a Blu-ray Disc player. The Blu-ray Disc player can be configured to interpret DVD navigations information in the DVD authored content and/or reformat audio/video information in the DVD authored content allowing any movie experience, high definition video, high quality sound, and/or interactivity provided by the DVD authored content to be experienced by users. | 09-30-2010 |
20100246666 | BLUFLEX: FLEXIBLE, TRUE, LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON BLU-RAY PLATFORMS - In various embodiments, systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are disclosed for generating content streams that conform to the Blu-ray Specification. In some embodiments, to provide true live streaming of content that conforms to the Blu-ray Specification to platforms that conforms to the Blu-ray Specification, one or more content stream creation devices (e.g., A/V encoders and multiplexers) are passed information on how the output file for a transport stream should be formatted. A plurality of Clip Information files may be used to create the transport stream for the content. Platforms that conform to the Blu-ray Specification may be configured to select which one of the plurality of Clip Information files were used to create all or a portion of the transport stream and use that Clip Information file during playback. | 09-30-2010 |
Bob Saffari, Redwood City, CA US
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20110289535 | Personalized and Multiuser Interactive Content System and Method - An interactive content system and method are provided that allows a user to interact with a piece of content. In another aspect, a multiuser interactive content system and method are provided that allows a plurality of users to independently interact with a piece of content. | 11-24-2011 |
Bob Sankman, Phoenix, AR US
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20090160068 | FLIP-CHIP PACKAGE AND METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF - A flip-chip package is disclosed. The flip-chip package includes a substrate comprising at least one build-up layer. At least one longitudinal trench is formed in at least one build-up layer of the substrate. The at least one longitudinal trench filled with a conductive material. A conductive plane may be disposed at least partially on the at least one longitudinal trench. An insulating layer may cover the conductive plane and, at least in part, at least one build-up layer of the substrate. The solder resist layer may include a plurality of openings partially exposing the conductive plane. A plurality of conductive pads may be disposed on the conductive plane through the plurality of openings. A method for fabricating the flip-chip package is also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
20090325347 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS TO ENHANCE PASSIVATION AND ILD RELIABILITY - Some embodiments of the present invention include apparatuses and methods relating to processing and packaging microelectronic devices that reduce stresses on and limit or eliminate crack propagation in the devices. | 12-31-2009 |
20120241952 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS TO ENHANCE PASSIVATION AND ILD RELIABILITY - Some embodiments of the present invention include apparatuses and methods relating to processing and packaging microelectronic devices that reduce stresses on and limit or eliminate crack propagation in the devices. | 09-27-2012 |
Bob Schaefer, Cherry Valley, IL US
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20120160929 | ELECTRIC INTERLOCK FOR SPREADER - A material spreader may include an electric interlock mechanism that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an electric supply line can supply electricity to operate a material transfer member and a door cannot be moved into an open position; and, (2) a second condition where the electric supply line cannot supply electricity to operate the material transfer member and the door can be moved into an open position. | 06-28-2012 |
Bob Schijvenaars, Zoeterwoude NL
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20100049684 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY - Provided are methods and systems for knowledge discovery utilizing knowledge profiles. | 02-25-2010 |
Bob Schmitte, Lynden CA
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20110297737 | FIBREBOARD REINFORCED CONTAINER - This invention relates to a container for a part and in particular relates to a container for an automotive part having fibreboard with a hole there through for engaging the automotive part as well as a method of packaging a part with a protrusion; and in particular relates to a method of packaging an automotive hood have a protruding latch striker. This invention also relates to a corrugated paperboard package having a fibreboard insert as well as a method of protecting the shipment of automotive parts by utilizing a laminated stack of corrugated paperboard and fibreboard having a hole there through for engagement with the striker latch of the hood. | 12-08-2011 |
Bob Schraa, Amsterdam NL
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20100317945 | CUFF FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER - The invention relates to a cuff ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110263992 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE, A FRONT END, AN INFLATABLE BODY AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - The invention relates to a blood pressure measurement device ( | 10-27-2011 |
Bob Seastrom, Twin Falls, ID US
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20100186553 | Bottle Cap Remover - An air powered bottle cap remover that can rotate at a slower speed than a conventional air powered wrench tip. The present invention rotates conventionally via air from an air powered tool such as that typically found in an auto garage. One end of the present invention is sized to fit a conventional air power tool, while the other end of the present invention is sized and shaped to receive a conventional bottle cap, such as a crown bottle cap. A rubber insert prevents noise and abrasion from the present invention rubbing atop a bottle cap being removed. | 07-29-2010 |
Bob Solnek, Austin, TX US
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20120232955 | System and Method for Capturing Information for Conversion into Actionable Sales Leads - The present invention relates to business-to-business marketing organizations who participate in lead-generation activities via their company website. More particularly, the invention provides a target lead-generation system and method that targets the right businesses using real-time predictive and behavioral analytics and website traffic data and connects businesses to potential customers and suppliers to drive business revenue. Even more particularly, the invention provides a system and method for real-time searching and matching of data input into website registration forms by website visitors, provides for real-time cleansing and appending of attribute rich company demographic and firmographic data to the website form and to the marketing database. The resulting information is then available for use by other systems such as marketing automation systems and CRM systems. | 09-13-2012 |
Bob Suyehira, Emmett, ID US
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20120003068 | TIPPING AND BALANCING HAY BALE CART - A hand-operated hay bale cart has only two wheels connected in a laterally spaced-apart fashion to a generally rectangular handle frame. The handle frame is generally near the top, or above, the wheels, creating an open space beneath the frame and between the wheels for receiving a bale of animal feed. Pivotally supported by the handle frame is a securement rack that swings freely on a horizontal axis and includes a set of curved hooks at or near both the front and back of the securement rack. A hook handle operates the hooks to rotate relative to the rack to impale the hay bale. The securement rack, if it is allowed to rotate freely, including when it has impaled and secured a bale of hay, may balance the lifted bale of hay between the two wheels for convenient transport. | 01-05-2012 |
Bob Tamarapoo, Powell, OH US
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20090167053 | TAILGATE SPOILER WITH INTEGRATED ROTATING HINGE COVER - An integrated rear spoiler and hinge cover that covers a flip-glass window hinge that is not attached to the flip glass window hinge and rotates from a fully closed position to a fully open position substantially simultaneously with the flip-glass window hinge. | 07-02-2009 |
Bob Taylor, Bishop Auckland GB
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20090000320 | Chilled Liquid Dispensers - The dispenser includes a bottle connector | 01-01-2009 |
Bob Thomas, North Hollywood, CA US
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20090045642 | Apparatus for Mounting an Article Astride Fixed and Movable Body Components - A mounting apparatus for an article astride fixed and movable body components in bridging relation to the cut-line therebetween. The article is automatically pivoted with respect to the fixed body component in concert with movement of the movable body component, whereby the pivoting of the article ensures that the movement of the movable body component with respect to the fixed body component avoids contact and interference with the article. For example, an article astride a fender and a door of a motor vehicle, the article transversely pivots out of the way of the door whenever the door is opened. | 02-19-2009 |
Bob Thomas, Oak Park, CA US
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20090039671 | Flush Vehicle Door Handle - A handle assembly for a vehicle door and a method of operating the handle assembly is disclosed. The door handle assembly may include a pivot bracket mounted in the vehicle door, a handle arm pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket, a handle alignable flush with a door handle cutout, and a motor assembly operatively engaging the handle arm to selectively cause pivoting of the handle arm relative to the pivot bracket. The door handle assembly may also include a handle depression limit switch, a handle flush button, or a handle extension limit switch in communication with a control module that controls the motor. | 02-12-2009 |
Bob Toxen, Duluth, GA US
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20120098925 | PANORAMIC VIDEO WITH VIRTUAL PANNING CAPABILITY - A plurality of cameras may be strategically placed around a venue for generating broadcast video streams which are processed by a broadcaster so as to produce a panning effect. A first video from one camera is streamed to one or more viewers. To create a panning effect, video from an adjacent, second, camera stream is used to interpolate video frames. The panning effect can be accomplished by interpolating frames for a certain number of time periods from a frame of the first camera and video frame of the second camera. The video from the first camera, the interpolated frames, and the video from the second camera is then selected and streamed to a viewer as a video stream, providing the panning effect. Multiple interpolation streams can be generated to handle panning from any camera to another camera. Panning requests may originate from the viewer or from the broadcaster. | 04-26-2012 |
20120174151 | PROVIDING ADVERTISING CONTENT TO A USER - A user equipment (UE) includes a location sensing mechanism, a memory for storing identity of a plurality of location co-ordinates visited by a user of the user equipment, a processor for determining preferences corresponding to the user based on the stored locations and a transceiver for communicating the preferences. | 07-05-2012 |
Bob Unkel, Grafton, WI US
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20090159106 | MOBILITY DEVICES WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FEATURES - A mobility aid having interchangeable features is disclosed. A plurality of handles, shafts, and/or tips are provided of different shapes, sizes, and materials so that different users can select different features based on preference or changing support needs. Each handle and each tip is connectable to each of the provided shafts so that a user may switch out handles or tips as desired. Also disclosed is a shaft for a mobility aid having an upper portion and a lower portion with a telescoping relationship and a locking device, such as a rocking or rocker switch, interposed therebetween. The locking device allows the mobility aid to be locked into a fully expanded position, released for a semi-collapsed position, or released into a fully collapsed position. | 06-25-2009 |
20100154849 | HANDLES FOR MOBILITY DEVICES - A mobility aid, such as a cane, trek pole, or walking stick is disclosed in which the handle has an advantageous angular geometry. Also disclosed is a soft grip surface, such as a gel pad, for the handle of a mobility aid. The soft grip surface may be integral with the handle of the mobility aid or may be sold as a separate part for retrofitting existing mobility aids. The mobility aid may be provided with a variety of individualized handles for accommodating a users' desire for specialized comfort and personal stability needs. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154850 | COVERTIBLE TREK POLE - A mobility aid in the form of a trek pole is disclosed. The trek pole has a lower portion adapted to be maintained in a generally upright position when in use, an upper handle portion, and a joint between the lower portion and the upper handle portion. The joint enables the upper handle portion to be moved between an upright position typical of a trek pole, in which the upper handle portion extends upwardly from an upper end of the lower portion, to a horizontal position which provides the advantages of a cane, in which the upper handle portion extends outwardly from an upper end of the lower portion. | 06-24-2010 |
Bob Van Gemen, Eindhoven NL
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20110039720 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to a process for conducting real-time PCR, and to a device for conducting the method of the present invention. The invention is especially suited for the simultaneous identification and quantification of nucleic acids present in a sample, e.g. a biological sample. Further, this invention describes a method for simultaneous quantitative analysis of multiple nucleic acid sequences in a single compartment by using an integrated nucleic acid microarray combined with a highly surface-specific readout device. The invention relates to a device wherein a surface which is either part of the chamber surface or a surface that is created in the reaction chamber, such as bead surface, is coated with capture probes and in the same chamber, a PCR reaction takes place. | 02-17-2011 |
Bob Van Osten, Cupertino, CA US
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20100169389 | Effects Application Based on Object Clustering - A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory that receives instructions from the one or more processors according to a clock operating at a frequency, one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to: access media content; analyze the media content according to meta data, media characteristics, or other media-related data; and, create a media content object cluster according to the meta data, the media characteristics, or the other media-related data. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169783 | Framework for Slideshow Object - A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory that receives instructions from the one or more processors according to a clock operating at a frequency, one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to: define a layer, wherein the layer comprises one or more effects; associate media content with the layer; aggregate the layer with one or more other layers; and, assemble the aggregated layers. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169784 | Slide Show Effects Style - A computer-implemented method for authoring media presentations is provided. The method includes steps for defining a style. The style comprises one or more style properties. The style is applied to a layer. The layer comprises one or more effects. The style may also be applied to a document, effect container, effect, or slide. A media presentation is automatically generated using the applied style and the layer. A media presentation is also automatically generated using the applied style and the document and at least one of the layer, the effect container, the effect, and the slide. | 07-01-2010 |
20130283136 | Effects Application Based on Object Clustering - A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory that receives instructions from the one or more processors according to a clock operating at a frequency, one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to: access media content; analyze the media content according to meta data, media characteristics, or other media-related data; and, create a media content object cluster according to the meta data, the media characteristics, or the other media-related data. | 10-24-2013 |
Bob Van Seggern, Columbia City, IN US
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20120005904 | CAST REMOVAL SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for cutting a material, especially with low material speed and high cutting torque. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a hand-held device for quietly cutting through an orthopedic cast with little or no generation of debris. In yet other embodiments, there is a method for automatically advancing material past a shearing surface, such that the shearing action occurs at about the same velocity as the advancement. In yet other embodiments, there is a device for cutting material between a foot and a sharp edge, with the bottom of the foot being under the sharp edge to protect the skin of the patient. | 01-12-2012 |
Bob Westerdale, Hewitt, NJ US
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20110013744 | Optical Positioner Design in X-Ray Analyzer for Coaxial Micro-Viewing and Analysis - An X-ray analyzer includes a sample stage for holding and positioning a sample and an optical positioner assembly configured above the sample stage. The optical positioner assembly includes a body member having an opening; an optical positioner located within the opening; and at least one X-ray optic and an optical viewing lens coupled to a first camera. The at least one X-ray optic and the optical viewing lens are secured to the optical positioner. The optical positioner is configured to align one of the at least one X-ray optic and the optic viewing lens normal to the sample on the sample stage such that the sample is irradiated with X-rays through the X-ray optic along a path which is normal to the sample and coaxial with the optic viewing lens receiving light reflected from the sample when the optic viewing lens is positioned normal to the sample. | 01-20-2011 |
Bob Wilson, Bishon, CA US
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20080262288 | Physiologic pulsatile pump - A pulsatile blood circulating pump system that is adapted for use in cardiopulmonary bypass, ventricular assist (LVAD, RVAD, BiVAD), ECMO, organ preservation, fetal cardiac bypass, cancer treatment, and various areas of circulation research, which can be controlled in such a way as to produce a desired blood flow that closely approximates the physiological blood flow of the patient. The pump system includes a pulsating mechanism having a housing defining a chamber within which a compressible-expandable bladder is sealably mounted. The system further includes a hydraulic actuator having a pressure imparting member that acts upon a pressure transmissive fluid contained within the actuator chamber in a manner to generate a pulsatile pressure on the transmissive fluid, which, in turn, results in a pulsatile pressure being exerted on bladder in a manner to controllably vary the volume thereof. Additionally, the system includes a compact, highly reliable voice-coil motor that is operably associated with the hydraulic actuator for controllably moving the pressure imparting member within the fluid chamber and further includes a fully programmable motion controller that controls the voice-coil motor. Further, the system includes a programmable touch-screen component that functions to control the motion controller. | 10-23-2008 |
Bob Yackley, Plainfield, IL US
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20110120389 | Method and apparatus for pet tethering device - A tether device allows a pet to roam freely within a pre-defined area of space while restricting the pet from moving beyond the perimeter of a pre-defined area. The location of the perimeter is programmed into the tether device by providing distance and angular coordinates of the distal end of the tether from the tether device. The location of the pet, once attached to the tether device is likewise determined by the combination of coordinates. When the microcontroller senses the pet is nearing the perimeter of the pre-defined area, a lock mechanism is activated which prevents further movement in a direction that will exceed the perimeter, and only allows movement of the pet away from the perimeter. The lock mechanism may have a cushioning mechanism to prevent a hard stop. The tether device can also generate alarm tones to alert the user and/or train the pet. | 05-26-2011 |
Bob Yuan, Belmont, CA US
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20100050742 | INTEGRATED AIRBORNE SUBSTANCE COLLECTION AND DETECTION SYSTEM - A collection and detection system is directed to a combined system in which a detect to warn system is integrated with a detect to treat system. Such a combined system provides multi-levels of detection to determine the presence and identity of one or more different types of specific particles. In some applications, the combined system is configured to detect and identify one or more different types of specific biological particles such as toxins and pathogens. The combined system includes a first level detection device, in which the presence of one or more toxins and/or pathogens are detected, and a second level detection device. Upon detection by the first level detection device, the second level detection device performs a second level of detection in which the one or more toxins and/or pathogens are identified. | 03-04-2010 |
20100050749 | Sample preparation apparatus - A capture and purification apparatus is configured as a stand-alone apparatus or as part of a larger system. The capture and purification apparatus can be configured as a microfluidic cartridge that includes microfluidic circuitry and individually controlled valves. The microfluidic cartridge can be configured to function independently, or can be configured to be coupled to a separate instrument that provides the actuation to perform the capture and purification process. The capture and purification apparatus is configured as a volume-driven system that applies single-direction valves, a single fluid driving device, and fluid lines to control and discretely direct fluid flow within a full-loaded fluidic system. Such control enables various fluid sample processing techniques to be performed including, but not limited to, lysis, thermal cycling, and/or target analyte capture and purification, for example using a combination of ion-exchange chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). | 03-04-2010 |
20100102261 | Microfluidic valve mechanism - A valve mechanism includes a rigid body structure through which various channel structures are configured. A valve actuation mechanism is coupled to the rigid body structure. The valve mechanism is actuated to move a plunger within a fluid pathway, thereby opening the fluid pathway through the valve mechanism. An actuation element is actuated by the valve actuation mechanism and either directly or indirectly releases a retaining force holding the plunger in closed position. The pressure from the input fluid flow is sufficient to move the plunger once the retaining force is removed, thereby opening the valve mechanism. The valve mechanism can be configured as a single-use device, where the valve mechanism is initially closed and when actuated, is open. Once open, the valve mechanism remains open, even when the valve actuation mechanism is disengaged. | 04-29-2010 |
20100104485 | Flow-through thermal cycling device - A thermally controlled device includes a flow-through expandable pouch with a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a first side surface, and a second side surface. A first thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is coupled to the first side surface and a second TEC is coupled to the second side surface. The first and second TECs are each tension-loaded to provide a compression force to the first and second side surfaces. When the fluid outlet is closed and a first fluid volume is input to the fluid chamber via the fluid inlet, the pouch expands from an initial state of zero volume to an expanded state of a second volume as the first side surface expands against the compression force of the first TEC to form a first thermal contact between the first side surface and the first TEC, and the second side surface expands against the compression force of the second TEC to form a second thermal contact between the second side surface and the second TEC. | 04-29-2010 |
20110024079 | Thermal cycler for even heating of one or more samples - A thermal transfer device applies a uniform heat to a plurality of samples. The thermal transfer device takes advantage of the natural thermal gradient pattern of a heat exchanging device and arranges the samples along isothermal lines of the heat exchanger. By arranging the samples in this manner, at least two problems are specifically addressed. First, the temperature applied within each sample is uniform. Second, the symmetrical arrangement of the samples guarantees that each sample is exposed to exactly the same conditions as the neighboring samples. | 02-03-2011 |