Herrmann, US
Alan Louis Herrmann, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120227026 | Method and Apparatus for Placement and Routing of Partial Reconfiguration Modules - A method for designing a system on a target device includes assigning resources on the target device to static logic modules and partial reconfigurable (PR) modules in the system. The instances of one of the PR modules are placed and routed in parallel utilizing resources from those that are assigned. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
20140237441 | Method and Apparatus for Placing and Routing Partial Reconfiguration Modules - A method for designing a system on a target device includes assigning resources on the target device to static logic modules and partial reconfigurable (PR) modules in the system. The instances of one of the PR modules are placed and routed in parallel utilizing resources from those that are assigned. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
Amy T. Herrmann, Suwanee, GA US
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20140152234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY USING MULTIPLE CHARGING SOURCES - Embodiments include a modular battery charger having a main charging source and is configured to include at least one additional charging source that can be an auxiliary charging source or an external charging source. The additional charging sources can be added as modules to augment the total charging current that can be provided to a rechargeable battery. The modular battery charger can selectively enable or disable the additional charging sources while controlling the output current of the main charging source to adjust the charging current provided to a rechargeable battery. | 06-05-2014 |
Andrew B. Herrmann, Libertyville, IL US
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20130257726 | EDGE TO EDGE QWERTY KEYPAD FOR A HANDHELD DEVICE - An improved handheld electronic device | 10-03-2013 |
Beat Herrmann US
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20120221680 | Method For The Aggregation And The Transmission of Multimedia Data - A method for data communication is provided and may include storing multimedia data in a first database, the multimedia data being associated with metadata. Enhanced metadata may be created based on user data of user profiles stored at a central management unit, associated to the multimedia data, and stored in the first database. Multimedia data may be selected from the first database based on the metadata, the enhanced metadata, and a user profile. The selected multimedia data may be modified to produce user-specific multimedia data which may be stored in a second database and may be communicated from the second database to a user terminal. An alarm to a user interface of the user terminal may be generated, if in producing the user-specific multimedia data from the profiled multimedia data, it was not possible to generate the user-specific multimedia data in conformance with the user specific hardware or network characteristics. | 08-30-2012 |
Bob Herrmann, Spring Lake, MI US
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20090085453 | Shelf assembly for a refrigerator compartment - A vertically step-adjustable shelf includes a panel of tempered glass and two open frames. A pair of metal shelf brackets can be staked to the frames to provide vertical step-adjustment of the shelf. The vertically step-adjustable shelf can be further simplified by eliminating one of the open frame members and staking the metal shelf brackets to side frame portions of but a single outer/uppermost open frame member. In each of the shelves various components utilized in the assembly thereof, such as stake projections, heads and openings are hidden from view when the shelves are in their horizontal in-use position. Hence, each shelf presents a highly desirable aesthetic appearance, yet is strong and can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable price. | 04-02-2009 |
Brent Herrmann, Clifton Park, NY US
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20110138557 | CLEANING DEVICE AFFIXED TO A FOOTWEAR AND METHOD THEREOF - A device comprising a cleaning device operably attached to a mounting device, wherein the mounting device is configured to engage a footwear, wherein the cleaning device facilitates the cleaning of equipment, such as a golf club. Furthermore, a method of cleaning a golf club comprising providing a cleaning device, wherein the cleaning device has a first end and a second end, coupling the first end of the cleaning device and the attachment device, wherein the attachment device and a mounting plate form a mounting device, and wherein the mounting device is configured to engage a footwear is also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20130255108 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR A FOOTWEAR AND METHOD THEREOF - A footwear comprising a sole having an integral mounting device forming part of the sole, an attachment portion, the attachment portion forming a part of the integral mounting device, the attachment portion of the integral mounting device configured to removably accept a cleaning device, wherein the attachment portion contacts a side of the footwear when in an assembled position on the footwear, wherein the cleaning device facilitates the cleaning of equipment is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
Charles K. Herrmann, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20110154699 | Preprinted Roll-On Shrink-On Label - The present invention describes a label comprising a shrinkable film material section with a leading end, a trailing end, an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, where the upper edge portion and the lower edge portions extend between the leading end and the trailing end of the section, wherein the section is wrapped around an article with the leading end secured to the article with a patterned adhesive, and the adhesive is confined to a narrow region of the leading end such that the trailing end overlaps and is secured to the leading end by the patterned adhesive, and the adhesive is also confined to a narrow region of said trailing edge, allowing the section to encircle the article in an initially unshrunken or first condition such that when a catalyst is subsequently applied to the section, the section shrinks around the article and is thus securely adhered to the article by the adhesive at both the leading end and the trailing end of the film section. The section may be comprised of foamed, cellular, or stabilized film and may also include a liner. | 06-30-2011 |
Charles K. Herrmann, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20110017833 | RFID tag and method of manufacturing the same - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and method of manufacturing the same. In a preferred embodiment, the RFID tag includes a radio frequency (RF) inlay, the RF inlay including a carrier sheet, an antenna printed on the carrier sheet and a wireless communication device bonded to the antenna. The RFID tag also includes a plastic extrudate, the RF inlay being disposed within the extrudate so that the antenna and the wireless communication device are encapsulated on all sides within the extrudate. Optional metallic reflector and mounting adhesive layers may be laminated onto the underside of the extrudate. The present invention is also directed to an automated method for manufacturing the above RFID tag, such a method involving, in one embodiment, feeding a continuous supply of RF inlays into a cross-head extruder to yield a continuously extruded block and then cutting the block between successive antennae to yield a plurality of individual RFID tags. | 01-27-2011 |
Christine Herrmann, Fair Lawn, NJ US
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20130211526 | EXPANDABLE IMPLANT - An expandable implant ( | 08-15-2013 |
20140257488 | DISTRACTION/COMPRESSION POSTERIOR ROD SYSTEM - A spinal fixation device that includes a first engagement member. The first engagement member includes a first body and at least one extension. The first body includes a first aperture for receipt of a fastener. The at least one extension extends outwardly from the first body. Also included in the device, a second engagement member including a second body and a threaded extension that extends from the second body. The second body includes a second aperture for receipt of a fastener. Further, an expansion ring including a first end and a second end is included. The first end includes a threaded surface in threaded communication with the threaded extension. The second end is in rotatable communication with the at least one extension of the first engagement member. Where a torque is applied to the expansion ring, the second engagement member moves with respect to the first engagement member. | 09-11-2014 |
20140371862 | SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
Christine Herrmann, Willow Grove, PA US
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20120083852 | INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083884 | SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
Daniel Ray Herrmann, Victor, ID US
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20100314095 | Hot anti-wax knife - During the production of crude oil, naturally occurring paraffin can be deposited on the inside surfaces of production tubing. These wax deposits reduce the cross sectional area of the tubing and can reduce or completely halt the flow of oil from the well. | 12-16-2010 |
David Herrmann, Rochester, NY US
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20080319322 | Non-invasive in-vivo imaging of mechanoreceptors in skin using confocal microscopy - Meissner's Corpuscles (MCs) are touch-pressure sensation receptors in glabrous skin. They are imaged by reflectance confocal microscopy to provide a non-invasive, in vivo quantification of their density or size to allow screening for, diagnosis or monitoring of sensory neuropathy and other peripheral nervous system disorders related to diabetes, HIV, or other conditions. | 12-25-2008 |
Douglas Herrmann, Doylestown, PA US
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20130042769 | Standing Tree Baler - A towable trailered standing tree baler provides independent maneuverability with sufficient structural strength required for baling large trees. A telescopic wheeled frame provides ground support directly underneath a tree branch compression ring and therefore provides a strong structural foundation for pushing the ring upward. The support wheels of the frame can be both steered and tilted so that the apparatus can be centered on the tree even on uneven ground. A compression ring lifting boom utilizes an interconnecting rotation arm between the end of the boom and the compression ring so that the ring may be positioned at a very low starting point close to the ground and then moved accurately upwardly with the circumference of the ring being held level and centered. A specialized lining material on the ring reduces friction against the tree limb bark and therefore reduces tree limb damage. | 02-21-2013 |
20130312374 | Standing Tree Compression Ring - A standing tree branch compression ring is adapted to be vertically raised about the trunk of the tree by lifting means. As the ring is lifted it forceably moves the tree branches inward. A plastic ring liner is removably affixed to the outer surface of the ring to reduce its coefficient of friction to mitigate tree branch damage. The ring is polygonal and includes a fully releasable segment to accept the tree trunk from the side. The segment is then reaffixed by a mating tongue and slot joint at one end a latch at the other end before it is raised. | 11-28-2013 |
Douglas S. Herrmann, Doylestown, PA US
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20110232510 | STANDING TREE BALER - A towable trailored standing tree baler provides independent maneuverability with sufficient structural strength required for baling large trees. A telescopic wheeled frame provides ground support directly underneath a tree branch compression ring and therefore provides a strong structural foundation for pushing the ring upward. The support wheels of the frame can be both steered and tilted so that the apparatus can be centered on the tree even on uneven ground. A compression ring lifting boom utilizes an interconnecting rotation arm between the end of the boom and the compression ring so that the ring may be positioned at a very low starting point close to the ground and then moved accurately upwardly with the circumference of the ring being held level and centered. A specialized lining material on the ring reduces friction against the tree limb bark and therefore reduces tree limb damage. | 09-29-2011 |
Erik J. Herrmann, Mesa, AZ US
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20120065497 | Three Dimensional Minimally-Invasive Spinal Imaging System and Method - A method and system is disclosed that is operable to generate a location value associated with an implant that has been implanted in a predetermined location of a vertebra of a spine. The location value can be utilized to generate a three-dimensional animation of the spine in motion. The system includes a plurality of implants that include a controller having a memory. The implants also include a telemetry unit connected with the controller that is used to wirelessly transmit and receive data. In addition, the implants include an acoustic generator that is configured to generate an acoustic pulse in response to a signal from the controller. An external control unit is wirelessly connected with the implant for receiving various data values from the implant. | 03-15-2012 |
20120300421 | ELECTRICAL FEEDTHROUGH FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) outer housing defining an outer surface of the IMD, circuitry disposed within the LCP outer housing, and an electrical feedthrough extending from a first end proximate the circuitry to a second end proximate to the outer surface. The electrical feedthrough may define a major axis extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the electrical feedthrough comprises non-uniform width measured in a direction along a plane substantially orthogonal to the major axis. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303105 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An IMD may include a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) outer housing defining an outer surface of the IMD, an electrical feedthrough extending through the LCP outer housing to the outer surface, and an electrode structure disposed on the outer surface. The electrode structure may include a LCP substrate defining a first major surface and a second major surface substantially opposite the first major surface, a contact pad disposed on the first major surface, and an electrode disposed on the second major surface. The LCP substrate may be attached to the LCP outer housing and the contact pad may be electrically coupled to the electrical feedthrough. | 11-29-2012 |
20130334680 | WAFER LEVEL PACKAGES OF HIGH VOLTAGE UNITS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND CORRESPONDING FABRICATION METHODS - A multi-chip modular wafer level package of a high voltage unit for an implantable cardiac defibrillator includes one or more high voltage (HV) component chips encapsulated with other components thereof in a polymer mold compound of a single reconstituted wafer, wherein all interconnect segments are preferably located on a single side of the wafer. To electrically couple a contact surface of each HV chip, located on a side of the chip opposite the interconnect side of the wafer, the reconstituted wafer may include conductive through polymer vias; alternately, either wire bonds or layers of conductive polymer are formed to couple the aforementioned contact surface to the corresponding interconnect, prior to encapsulation of the HV chips. In some cases one or more of the components encapsulated in the reconstituted wafer of the package are reconstituted chips. | 12-19-2013 |
20130337313 | POWER SOURCES SUITABLE FOR USE IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND CORRESPONDING FABRICATION METHODS - Arrays of planar solid state batteries are stacked in an aligned arrangement for subsequent separation into individual battery stacks. Prior to stacking, a redistribution layer (RDL) is formed over a surface of each wafer that contains an array; each RDL includes first and second groups of conductive traces, each of the first extending laterally from a corresponding positive battery contact, and each of the second extending laterally from a corresponding negative battery contact. Conductive vias, formed before or after stacking, ultimately couple together corresponding contacts of aligned batteries. If before, each via extends through a corresponding battery contact of each wafer and is coupled to a corresponding conductive layer that is included in another RDL formed over an opposite surface of each wafer. If after, each via extends through corresponding aligned conductive traces and, upon separation of individual battery stacks, becomes an exposed conductive channel of a corresponding battery stack. | 12-19-2013 |
20140257140 | 3-DIMENSIONAL MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system is disclosed that is operable to generate a location value associated with an implant that has been implanted in a predetermined location of a vertebra of a spine. The location value can be utilized to generate a three-dimensional animation of the spine in motion. The system includes a plurality of implants that include a controller having a memory. The implants also include a telemetry unit connected with the controller that is used to wirelessly transmit and receive data. In addition, the implants include an acoustic generator that is configured to generate an acoustic pulse in response to a signal from the controller. An external control unit is wirelessly connected with the implant for receiving various data values from the implant. | 09-11-2014 |
Erik Justus Herrmann, Mesa, AZ US
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20100191100 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING, TREATING, OR TRACKING SPINAL DISORDERS - Methods and systems for visualizing and analyzing anatomical motion are disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of implantable sensors, each sensor configured for implantation adjacent to an anatomical feature of a patient and tracking the positions of the implantable sensors as the patient is put through a diagnostic motion protocol. The method also includes correlating the positions of the implantable sensors to the positions of the anatomical features of the patient adjacent to the sensors, visualizing a motion sequence of the anatomical features according to the positions of the anatomical features from the diagnostic motion protocol; and analyzing the motion sequence of the anatomical features to identify a medical problem. | 07-29-2010 |
Falk Herrmann, Mountain View, CA US
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20090103456 | PROTOCOL FOR RELIABLE, SELF-ORGANIZING, LOW-POWER WIRELESS NETWORK FOR SECURITY AND BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A method to wirelessly network a sensor/actuator node is described. The sensor/actuator node is installed in a sensor/actuator node network and arranged in a hierarchical manner with a plurality of node levels and a cluster head network. A unique node identifier is assigned to the sensor node and the sensor node network is initialized. The sensor node is woken-up to perform a task and then set to an active low power mode. | 04-23-2009 |
Falk Herrmann, Fairport, NY US
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20080274701 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO RECONFIGURE A NETWORK TO IMPROVE NETWORK LIFETIME USING MOST RELIABLE COMMUNICATION LINKS - A method and system of enhancing an operational lifetime of a wireless network is provided, which includes monitoring a link quality between node elements of the wireless network, periodically collecting information regarding the link quality between node elements of the wireless network, and reconfiguring a network topology of the wireless network based on the collected information. | 11-06-2008 |
20140367928 | HANDHELD MACHINE TOOL - A handheld machine tool having an output shaft on which a tool holding fixture is developed, which has a multi-faced inner receptacle and a multi-faced outer receptacle, the multi-faced inner receptacle to connect to a tool insert, which can be locked using a locking device assigned to the tool holding fixture; the locking device having a locking sleeve which is displaceable for unlocking the tool insert against a spring force applied by an associated spring element in an axial direction facing away from the handheld machine tool, from a locking to an unlocking position, the locking sleeve has an operating element and a holding element connected to each other via a threaded connection, the holding element driven by the associated spring element in the direction of the locking position of the locking sleeve and the operating element enables displacement of the locking sleeve from the locking to the unlocking position. | 12-18-2014 |
Gregory Lucius Herrmann, Decatur, GA US
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20120251065 | System for Retaining Optical Devices - A system for organizing and retaining optical devices and fiber optic cable includes a housing, at least one module, and a tray coupled to the housing and including a first portion defining a receiving area and a second portion defining a track. The at least one module is releasably retained in a selected portion of the receiving area. The track extends along the receiving area and is configured for guiding cable to the retained module. | 10-04-2012 |
Henry Otto Herrmann, Elizabethtown, PA US
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20080252158 | TORQUE RESISTANT TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A power terminal having a unitary connector body. The body includes at least one opening therethrough. The opening is configured to receive an electrically conductive member. The body further includes a recess configured to receive a cap portion of the electrically conductive member. The connector body has an electrically insulative coating on at least a portion of a surface thereof. The insulative coating provides sufficient electrical insulation to substantially prevent electrical communication between the electrically conductive member and the connector body. A method for fabricating a power terminal is also provided. | 10-16-2008 |
Howard C. Herrmann, Bryn Mawr, PA US
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20080208328 | Systems and Methods For Placement of Valve Prosthesis System - Valve prosthesis systems and methods/systems for placement of such valve prostheses are provided that facilitate efficient, reliable and minimally invasive delivery modalities. The placement systems and methods permit remote manipulation and positioning of the valve prosthesis such that desirable placement relative to anatomical structures, e.g., the heart annulus, may be achieved. The valve prosthesis includes a resilient ring, a plurality of leaflet membranes mounted with respect to the resilient ring, and a plurality of positioning elements movably mounted with respect to the flexible ring. The delivery system includes a first elongate element that terminates at the valve prosthesis and is manipulable by an operator to remotely rotate the positioning elements relative to the flexible ring. A second elongate element terminates at the valve prosthesis and is manipulable by an operator to remotely advance the valve prosthesis downward into an anatomical annulus. The second elongate element may be manipulated to remotely advance the valve prosthesis into the anatomical annulus to assume a position for supporting post-implantation function of the valve prosthesis in situ. The first elongate element may be further manipulated to remotely rotate the positioning element relative to the flexible ring to cause the positioning element to engage tissue associated with the anatomical annulus and to thereby maintain the post-implantation position of the valve prosthesis in situ. Methods for valve prosthesis deployment are also provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20080208332 | Valve Prosthesis Systems and Methods - Valve prostheses are disclosed that are adapted for secure and aligned placement relative to a heart annulus. The valve prostheses may be placed in a non-invasive manner, e.g., via trans-catheter techniques, and may be positioned/repositioned until proper alignment and positioning is achieved. The valve prosthesis may include a resilient ring, a plurality of leaflet membranes mounted with respect to the resilient ring, and a plurality of positioning elements movably mounted with respect to the flexible ring, each of the positioning elements defining a first tissue engaging region and a second tissue engaging region spaced from the first tissue engaging region. The positioning elements are adapted to substantially completely invert by rotating relative to the resilient ring between a first position in which each of the first and second tissue engaging regions is inwardly directed for facilitating positioning of the valve prosthesis within a delivery catheter, and a second position in which each of the first and second tissue engaging regions is outwardly directed for engaging tissue. The valve prosthesis may also include a valve skirt mounted with respect to the resilient ring. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221672 | Mitral Valve System - Valve prostheses are disclosed that are adapted for secure and aligned placement relative to a heart annulus. The valve prostheses may be placed in a non-invasive manner, e.g., via trans-catheter techniques. The valve prosthesis may include a resilient ring, a plurality of leaflet membranes mounted with respect to the resilient ring, and a plurality of positioning elements movably mounted with respect to the flexible ring. Each of the positioning elements defines respective proximal, intermediate, and distal tissue engaging regions cooperatively configured and dimensioned to simultaneously engage separate corresponding areas of the tissue of an anatomical structure, including respective first, second, and third elongate tissue-piercing elements. The proximal, distal, and intermediate tissue-engaging regions are cooperatively configured and dimensioned to simultaneously engage separate corresponding areas of the tissue of an anatomical structure so as to stabilize a position of the valve prosthesis with respect to the anatomical structure, including wherein for purposes of so simultaneously engaging the separate corresponding areas of tissue, at least one of the first, second, and third elongate tissue-piercing elements is pointed at least partially opposite the direction of blood flow, and at least another thereof is pointed at least partially along the direction of blood flow. The valve prosthesis may also include a skirt mounted with respect to the resilient ring for sealing a periphery of the valve prosthesis against a reverse flow of blood around the valve prosthesis. | 09-11-2008 |
20100042208 | Percutaneous Heart Valve - A percutaneously inserted bistable heart valve prosthesis is folded inside a catheter for transseptal delivery to the patient's heart for implantation. The heart valve has an annular ring, a body member having a plurality of legs, each leg connecting at one end to the annular ring, claws that are adjustable from a first position to a second position by application of external force so as to allow ingress of surrounding heart tissue into the claws in the second position, and leaflet membranes connected to the annular ring, the body member and/or the legs, the leaflet membranes having a first position for blocking blood flow therethrough and a second position for allowing blood flow therethrough. The heart valve is designed such that upon removal of the external force the claws elastically revert to the first position so as to grip the heart tissue positioned within the claws, thereby holding the heart valve in place. The body member and claws may be integrated into a one-piece design. The heart valve may be used as a prosthesis for the mitral valve, aortic valve, pulmonary valve, or tricuspid valve by adapting the annular ring to fit in a respective mitral, aortic, pulmonary, or tricuspid valve opening of the heart. | 02-18-2010 |
James E. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC US
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20120266545 | Connector Assembly for Connecting Building Members - A building assembly utilized in connecting building members together while permitting limited relative movement between the members. The assembly includes a structure such as a track or plate that includes one or more longitudinal slots. Integrally formed in the longitudinal slot is a breakaway washer that receives a fastener that extends into an adjacent structure. When a certain force is applied to the breakaway washer, the breakaway washer breaks away from the slot and this permits the slot to move about the breakaway washer and fastener which results in there being relative movement between two connected structures. | 10-25-2012 |
James F. Herrmann, Fairport, NY US
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20090237697 | MULTIPLE PROCESSOR PRINT DRIVER - A system and method for an adaptable print driver that adapts its behavior to make use of multiple processors when they are available on the host computer. In particular, during installation or initialization of the print driver, the driver will query the operating system for the number and type of processors present. If the print driver detects that multiple processors are present, it will operate in a way that makes explicit use of the multiple processors. | 09-24-2009 |
20090257080 | SIMPLIFIED WALK-UP PRINT DRIVER INSTALLATION - An apparatus and method for loading and configuring a print driver onto a PC/workstation such that upon completion the PC/workstation is fully enabled to send print jobs to a printer connected on a network includes a unique methodology which eliminates virtually all of the steps, data entry, and decision points that a user would typically encounter. This printer-resident system includes the ability to have the target printer, upon a simple printer front panel pushbutton request, synthesize a complete installer program that is then written to a removable storage device, e.g., USB flash drive. Once written, the storage device is removed from the printer and installed on the user's PC/workstation. The user then accesses the flash drive contents and runs the installer program executable. The installer program, owing to the fact that it was created on the target printer, has all the information needed for a one-click, fully automated installation process. | 10-15-2009 |
20090257804 | SIMPLIFIED WALK-UP ENABLEMENT OF INTERNET-BASED, PERSONALIZED ACCESS TO RETAIL IMAGING DEVICES AND SERVICES - An apparatus and method for loading and configuring an imaging device driver to facilitate turnkey remote access via the internet to the complete and explicit feature set and capabilities provided by a specific, user selected, retail imaging kiosk or digital photofinishing system. | 10-15-2009 |
20120075655 | SIMPLIFIED WALK-UP ENABLEMENT OF INTER-BASED, PERSONALIZED ACCESS TO RETAIL IMAGING DEVICES AND SERVICES - An apparatus and method for loading and configuring an imaging device driver to facilitate turnkey remote access via the interne to the complete and explicit feature set and capabilities provided by a specific, user selected, retail imaging kiosk or digital photofinishing system. | 03-29-2012 |
20120120434 | MULTIPLE PROCESSOR PRINT DRIVER - A system and method for an adaptable print driver that adapts its behavior to make use of multiple processors when they are available on the host computer. In particular, during installation or initialization of the print driver, the driver will query the operating system for the number and type of processors present. If the print driver detects that multiple processors are present, it will operate in a way that makes explicit use of the multiple processors. | 05-17-2012 |
James J. Herrmann, Elmhurst, IL US
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20130122015 | ANTIBODY AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF T-CELL RESPONSES - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and assays for treating an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies are antibodies which bind to a αβ TCR. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies produced by the hybridoma TOL101 MCB are also provided. Methods for treatment of an inflammatory disease, an autoimmune disease and for tissue transplant rejection using therapeutic dosing regimen of anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments and for upregulating the numbers of Treg T-cells are also provided | 05-16-2013 |
20130273089 | ANTIBODY AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF T-CELL RESPONSES - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and assays for treating an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies are antibodies which bind to a αβ TCR. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies produced by the hybridomaTOL101 MCB are also provided. Methods for treatment of an inflammatory disease, an autoimmune disease and for tissue transplant rejection using therapeutic dosing regimen of anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments and for upregulating the numbers of Treg T-cells are also provided. The present invention also provides methods of treating inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using a therapeutic amount of ex vivo expanded regulatory T-cells. | 10-17-2013 |
20130302301 | ANTIBODY AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF T-CELL RESPONSES - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and assays for treating an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies are antibodies which bind to a αβ TCR. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies produced by the hybridomaTOL101 MCB are also provided. Methods for treatment of an inflammatory disease, an autoimmune disease and for tissue transplant rejection using therapeutic dosing regimen of anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments and for upregulating the numbers of Treg T-cells are also provided. The present invention also provides methods of treating inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using a therapeutic amount of ex vivo expanded regulatory T-cells. | 11-14-2013 |
20130330351 | ANTIBODY AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE INHIBITION OF T-CELL RESPONSES - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and assays for treating an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and/or transplanted tissue rejection using anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies are antibodies which bind to a αβ TCR. Anti-αβ TCR antibodies produced by the hybridoma TOL101 MCB are also provided. Methods for treatment of an inflammatory disease, an autoimmune disease and for tissue transplant rejection using therapeutic dosing regimen of anti-αβ TCR antibodies and antibody fragments and for upregulating the numbers of Treg T-cells are also provided | 12-12-2013 |
James J. Herrmann, Egan, MN US
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20100014605 | SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE USE SUBCHANNELS - Systems for multiple use subchannels are provided. In one embodiment, a bidirectional communication system comprises: a first remote unit for communicating with a host using OFDM, the host communicatively coupled to a plurality of remote units in a multipoint-to-point configuration. The first remote unit is configured to transmit up to a plurality of tones, the up to a plurality of tones modulated with upstream information using OFDM, the first remote unit including a modulator for modulating the up to a plurality of tones using OFDM. The modulator is configured to adjust a carrier frequency and timing of the plurality of tones such that when any tones are transmitted from the first remote unit and at least one other remote unit, the orthogonality of the tones when received at the host unit is improved. Both control data and payload data are transmitted on a first tone of the plurality of tones. | 01-21-2010 |
Jeff L. Herrmann, Chicago, IL US
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20130291000 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO METER MEDIA CONTENT PRESENTED ON A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An example apparatus includes a meter to generate first information indicative of a media presentation mode of a media presentation application executed by a wireless communication device during a presentation of the media content received and presented via the wireless communication device, the media content comprising scheduled programming that is broadcasted or multicasted simultaneously to a plurality of other wireless communication devices during a pre-scheduled time; and generate second information indicative of the media content presented via the wireless communication device. A memory is to store the first information in association with the second information in the wireless communication device; and store third information in association with the first and second information. The third information is indicative of at least one of a location of a cell tower used to transmit the media content, an identifier of the cell tower, or an identifier of a wireless network access point. | 10-31-2013 |
Jeffrey Robert Herrmann, Gurnee, IL US
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20130159024 | Real-Time Insurance Estimate Based on Non-Personal Identifying Information - Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e.g., via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e.g., under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained. | 06-20-2013 |
20130246101 | Real-Time Insurance Estimate Based on Non-Personal Identifying Information - Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e.g., via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e.g., under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained. | 09-19-2013 |
John Herrmann, Raleigh, NC US
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20100126103 | CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING BUILDING COMPONENTS - A connector for a wall structure wherein the connector connects to and reinforces a stud within the wall structure, or in some cases, the connector actually functions as a stud. The connector includes an elongated web and a pair of flanges that project from the web. About the lower portion of the connector there is provided a series of tabs that extend from the web and the two flanges and are turned so as to overlap and form a transfer structure that extends between the flanges about the lower end of the connector. In use, the connector can be connected to respective studs in a wall structure and at the same time anchor to an underlying structure such as a floor. In other cases, the connector itself can be utilized in the wall structure as a stud. | 05-27-2010 |
John Herrmann, Bothell, WA US
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20130022597 | Antibodies Directed To GPNMB And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to GPNMB, and uses thereof. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs) are provided. The present invention also provides immunoconjugates comprising anti-GPNMB antibodies and methods of using such immunoconjugates. The present invention further provides bi-specific antibodies comprising an anti-GPNMB antibody component and an anti-CD3 component, and methods of using such bispecific antibodies. | 01-24-2013 |
20150044212 | Antibodies Directed to GPNMB and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides fully human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to GPNMB, and uses thereof. Nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs) are provided. The present invention also provides immunoconjugates comprising anti-GPNMB antibodies and methods of using such immunoconjugates. The present invention further provides bi-specific antibodies comprising an anti-GPNMB antibody component and an anti-CD3 component, and methods of using such bispecific antibodies. | 02-12-2015 |
John Alvin Herrmann, Round Rock, TX US
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20110266867 | POWER-SHARING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A set of network communications devices shares available power among themselves to meet overall system power loading. An individual device is configured to include a local power supply delivering power to a local power bus at a local supply voltage varied in response to a voltage control signal. A protection component is connected between the local power bus and an external power cable used to connect the device to another device for sharing power. The protection component provides an interruptible low-impedance DC path for carrying current based on direction and magnitude of a voltage difference between the local power bus and the external power cable. Control circuitry is used to: (a) drive a current-sharing bus connected among the devices to influence a value of a system current-sharing signal indicating a level of system power loading among the devices; (b) generate a difference signal indicating a difference between local power loading of the local power supply and the system power loading reflected by the system current-sharing signal; and (c) generate the voltage control signal based on the difference signal to achieve a predetermined sharing of the system power loading by the local power supply. | 11-03-2011 |
John C. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC US
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20120266545 | Connector Assembly for Connecting Building Members - A building assembly utilized in connecting building members together while permitting limited relative movement between the members. The assembly includes a structure such as a track or plate that includes one or more longitudinal slots. Integrally formed in the longitudinal slot is a breakaway washer that receives a fastener that extends into an adjacent structure. When a certain force is applied to the breakaway washer, the breakaway washer breaks away from the slot and this permits the slot to move about the breakaway washer and fastener which results in there being relative movement between two connected structures. | 10-25-2012 |
20130139466 | Building Structure Having Studs Vertically Movable with Respect to a Floor Structure - A building structure is provided that includes a floor structure and a series of studs extending vertically adjacent the floor structure. A clip is provided. The clip is connected to the floor structure and projects outwardly therefrom and includes a stud retainer for engaging and retaining a flange of a stud. The stud retainer includes a channel through which the flange of the stud extends. The stud retainer is connected to the flange of the stud in such a manner that the stud can move vertically in the channel. | 06-06-2013 |
John E. Herrmann, Suwanee, GA US
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20090143111 | PORTABLE RADIO AND BATTERY PACK CONFIGURATION - A portable radio and battery pack configuration favoring higher available transmit power in explosive atmosphere applications includes a radio device ( | 06-04-2009 |
20120139477 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT HAVING LOWIDLE POWER DISSIPATION - Embodiments include a power supply arrangement where major components including an off-line switched power supply are shut off when not in use. When a load is coupled to the power supply arrangement, components are enabled so as to provide power to the load. | 06-07-2012 |
20130320926 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING A BATTERY VOLTAGE - An apparatus and method for adapting a voltage of a battery pack is provided through a switch control logic coupled to the cells of the pack. The switch control logic determines the output voltage generated by the cells and an operating state of the battery pack. The switch control logic is configured to selectively switch the plurality of cells between a series cell configuration and a parallel cell configuration based upon the determined current output voltage and the operating state of the battery pack. | 12-05-2013 |
20140117784 | PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK AND EXTERNAL ADAPTER FOR SAME - Embodiments include a portable rechargeable battery pack, system, and external adapter that allow the portable rechargeable battery pack to both power a host device though a set of host contacts and provide power through a set of charging contacts. The portable rechargeable battery pack includes a charge protection circuit that prevents an excessive discharge current through the charging contacts and allows high charge current when charging the portable rechargeable battery pack. A discharge circuit allows a low level discharge current through the charging contacts to provide power to other devices. | 05-01-2014 |
20140132223 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING A BATTERY AND DETERMINING A CONDITION OF THE BATTERY - A method and apparatus for determining the condition of a rechargeable battery determines a dynamic impedance of the battery while discharging the battery, and determines a battery condition category based on the dynamic impedance. The battery can be discharged in a manner that recovers the stored energy being discharged from the battery. | 05-15-2014 |
20140152234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY USING MULTIPLE CHARGING SOURCES - Embodiments include a modular battery charger having a main charging source and is configured to include at least one additional charging source that can be an auxiliary charging source or an external charging source. The additional charging sources can be added as modules to augment the total charging current that can be provided to a rechargeable battery. The modular battery charger can selectively enable or disable the additional charging sources while controlling the output current of the main charging source to adjust the charging current provided to a rechargeable battery. | 06-05-2014 |
20140247011 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTIPLEXED CONTACT BETWEEN ELECTRICAL DEVICES - A method and apparatus for multiplexing an electrical contact interface between two electrical devices uses a time differentiated enablement of two or more different circuit elements in a first electrical device that are accessed via the multiplexed contact by a second electrical device. A timing control circuit in the first electrical device enables and disables circuit elements in the first electrical device coupled to a shared information contact over time. The second electrical device interacts with a first circuit element during an initial period upon connection to the first electrical device, and then interacts with a second circuit element after the initial period. | 09-04-2014 |
Joseph R. Herrmann, Baldwin, MO US
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20080228521 | SUPPORT MODEL INTEGRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A real time health management analytical system and method that enables a plurality of plug-in tools and extension tools to be interfaced with a central database, and for enabling information to be published to the database from each of the client tools, as well as data to be read from the database by each of the client tools. The system makes use of an engineering model views module that provides a syntactic and semantic interface between the client tools and the central database so that health management data communicated to the client tools is presented in accordance with a specific view required by each specific client tool. An integrated support information model (ISIM) module is interposed between the data base and the engineering model views module, and forms a specification (e.g., an ontology) for all health domain information available for use by the client tools. | 09-18-2008 |
Jutta Herrmann, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080233546 | Visual scene displays, uses thereof, and corresponding apparatuses - A method and a device are provided. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving an indication of selection of a key from a keyboard, including at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol; and displaying a scene related to the selected at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a keyboard including a plurality of keys including polysemous symbols; and a display to display, on at least a portion thereof and in response to receiving an indication of selection of a key including at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol, a scene related to the selected at least one of a polysemous symbol and a compilation symbol. | 09-25-2008 |
Keith L. Herrmann, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110282409 | PROGRAMMING AMBULATORY OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT - A system and method for cardiac rhythm management using a programmable cardiac rhythm management device is described, wherein the method includes storing parameter interaction constraints between different programmable parameters, storing programmable parameters for the device, wherein each programmable parameter has a predefined set of possible values, wherein one programmable parameter is a delay value, and calculating initial seed values for user-set delay range input fields, wherein the seed values do not violate any parameter interaction constraints and maximize the difference between ends of the user-set delay range, wherein the user-set delay range provides the outer limits of a programmed delay value. The method further includes presenting an input screen to the user on a user display device, wherein the input screen comprises user-set delay range input fields containing the initial seed values. The method further includes receiving values from a user for the user-set delay range, collecting patient data including ambulatory patient data, and determining a recommended delay value based on the ambulatory patient data. | 11-17-2011 |
20120035685 | USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH MULTIPOLAR PACING LEADS - An interactive representation of electrostimulation electrodes or vectors can be provided, such as for configuring combinations of electrostimulation electrodes. In an example, electrodes or test parameters can be presented graphically or in a table. A user interface can be configured to receive user-input designating electrode combinations or vectors for test or for use in programming an implantable or ambulatory medical device. The interface can be used to indicate suggested electrode combinations or vectors in response to a first selection of an electrode. Tests can be performed on electrode combinations and vectors, and the results of the tests can be presented to a user using the interactive representation. In an example, test results can be analyzed by a processor and optionally used to program an implantable or ambulatory medical device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120203295 | PACING SITE OPTIMIZATION USING PACED INTERVENTRICULAR DELAYS - An apparatus comprises a cardiac signal sensing circuit, a stimulus circuit, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a pacing site locating circuit that initiates a first electrical stimulus from a first electrode positioned in or near a first ventricle of a heart, determines a first time interval between delivery of the first electrical stimulus and a subsequent cardiac event sensed at a selectable electrode location in or near a second ventricle of the heart, initiates a second electrical stimulus at the selectable electrode location in or near the second ventricle, determines a second time interval between delivery of the second electrical stimulus and a subsequent cardiac event sensed at the first ventricle, calculates a difference between the first and second time intervals, and generates an indication of a preferred pacing site in the second ventricle according to the calculated differences between the first and second time intervals. | 08-09-2012 |
20130190636 | OPTIMIZATION OF LV AND RV LEAD PLACEMENT BASED ON ELECTRICAL DELAYS - A system comprises a cardiac signal sensing and a processing circuit. The cardiac signal sensing circuit senses a first cardiac signal segment that includes a QRS complex and a second cardiac signal segment that includes a fiducial indicative of local ventricular activation. The processor circuit includes a site activation timer circuit configured to determine a time duration between a fiducial of the QRS complex of the first cardiac signal segment and the fiducial of the second cardiac signal segment. The processor circuit is configured to generate, using the determined time duration, an indication of optimality of placement of one or more electrodes for delivering therapy and provide the indication to at least one of a user or process. | 07-25-2013 |
Kimberly J. Herrmann, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090145434 | AROMATHERAPY FACE MASK AND METHOD THEREFOR - A face mask, and specifically a surgical face mask, that uses aromatherapy to combat symptoms or improve the user's mood, and thoughts. | 06-11-2009 |
Mark G. Herrmann, Bountiful, UT US
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20110086778 | ENHANCED MICROPLATE CONFIGURATIONS - An enhanced microplate can include a base having a footprint with a length of 5 127.76 mm±1 mm and a width of 85.48 mm±1 mm. The base can be configured for an array of microwells having a base being configured for an array of micro wells such that there are ax rows along the width and ∥bx∥ columns along the length, where a is 8 or 9, b is 12, 13 or 14 provided that when b is 12, a is 9, and x is 0.5 or a positive integer. These enhanced microplates can be used to effectively increase throughput, decrease analysis time, and can be readily integrated into existing systems. | 04-14-2011 |
20110152128 | ENHANCED MICROPLATE CONFIGURATIONS - An enhanced microplate and retention device for selectively retaining tube inserts within the microplate. A dynamic microplate having a selectable number of interchangeable microwells. | 06-23-2011 |
Mark L. Herrmann, Bonita Springs, FL US
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20130026061 | COMPARTMENTALIZED PALLET PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PERISHABLE PRODUCTS - A packaging system that is both efficient and cost effective, while still performing the necessary tasks at hand. The compartmentalized pallet cover extends the shipping life of fresh picked fruits and vegetables, lengthening the maximum shipping time and extending the maximum shipping distance within which fresh produce may be delivered. This shipping product and method makes it possible to realize higher profit margins by reaching markets which are located a significant distance from the point of origin, while minimizing shipping costs. | 01-31-2013 |
Mark V. Herrmann, Reno, NV US
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20140208919 | FRICTION REDUCTION IN AN ELECTRIC GUITAR - A reduced-friction pad is positioned between a tremolo and a guitar body. The pad substantially prevents direct contact between the tremolo and the guitar body, and reduces friction produced when the tremolo is pivoted or moved. The result is a tremolo which more reliably returns to its original position. The guitar also includes a roller block for accommodating a guitar string. The block includes a chamber which houses at least one low-friction shim, and a low-friction roller, the shim and roller being held within the chamber by a snap spring. The roller block can be implemented at either or both ends of the guitar, and can also be installed on a tremolo. The roller block reduces friction on the string, and enables the guitar to be more reliably tuned. | 07-31-2014 |
Matthew A. Herrmann, Royal Oak, MI US
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20120109408 | ELECTRICAL VEHICLE RANGE PREDICTION - A method for predicting the remaining travel distance of an electric vehicle. The method includes determining a useable battery energy value based on battery state-of-charge and battery capacity and a power value needed to heat or cool a vehicle cabin. The method determines an available battery energy value based on the useable battery energy value and an estimated energy value to provide the vehicle cabin heating or cooling, where the estimated energy value is determined using the power value. The method determines a recent energy used value based on an actual recent HVAC energy used value, a recent energy used value with no HVAC system loads and a recent energy used value with maximum HVAC system loads. The method determines a recent distance traveled value and determines the range by dividing the recent distance traveled value by the recent energy used value and multiplying by the available battery energy value. | 05-03-2012 |
20120123618 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ESTIMATED DRIVING RANGE FOR A VEHICLE - A method for determining an estimated driving range for a vehicle that uses battery power for vehicle propulsion, where the estimate is in the form of a range of values as opposed to a single value. In one embodiment, the method adds a positive offset value to an initial estimate value to determine an upper limit, and subtracts a negative offset value from the initial estimate value to determine a lower limit. The positive and negative offset values may be determined separately and on a real-time basis so that the extent of the overall estimated driving range may be influenced by the volatility in power consumption and/or power creation. | 05-17-2012 |
20130043840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING CELL BALANCING IN A VEHICLE USING CELL CAPACITIES - Systems and methods to perform cell balancing on a vehicle battery pack. Cell balancing regulates which cells are discharged during use of the battery pack. Individual cell capacities may be used to determine for how long individual cells are discharged. | 02-21-2013 |
Matthew Allan Herrmann, Royal Oak, MI US
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20140000971 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED ENGINE SPEED CONTROL METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
Michael Herrmann, Birmingham, MI US
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20090308874 | ACTIVATION OF A PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE - A pressure vessel for storage of a pressurized fluid is provided. The pressure vessel includes a composite layer having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines an internal cavity. The pressure vessel further includes at least one pressure relief device in fluid communication with the internal cavity. At least one thermally conductive element is continuously wound on the outer surface of the composite layer and adapted to carry load and transport heat from a heat source adjacent the composite layer to the at least one pressure relief device. A method for producing the pressure vessel is also provided. | 12-17-2009 |
Michael Alexander Herrmann, St. Paul, MN US
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20090094275 | AUDITABLE ACTION REQUEST PROCESSING IN A WORKFLOW ENVIRONMENT - Various embodiments provide one or more of systems, methods, software, and data structures that include action request definitions that may be linked to a workflow process. Upon submission of an action request from an action request definition, an action request record may be created as a function of an action request definition and passed through a linked workflow process. The action request record may be modified, approved, or rejected. If approved, a process defined within the action request definition may cause a data change as a function of action request data. Action request records may be persisted, in some embodiments, to provide an action request audit trail. | 04-09-2009 |
Michael J. Herrmann, San Jose, CA US
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20090060796 | Acoustic Liquid Dispensing Apparatus - A liquid dispensing apparatus for dispensing droplets of a liquid, and methods for measuring various fluid parameters of the liquid are described. The liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a container having a chamber for holding a liquid. An orifice is positioned at an end of the chamber for dispensing droplets of the liquid, the orifice being configured to retain the liquid in the container if the container is positioned with the orifice facing in a downward direction. An acoustic transducer means is at least partially positioned in the chamber for periodically propagating a focused acoustic beam toward the orifice and through at least some of the liquid while the liquid is contained in the chamber, with the focused acoustic beam being capable of causing a droplet of the liquid to be ejected from the orifice when a free surface of the liquid is within the depth of field of the acoustic transducer means. Fluid parameters that can be measured include the sound velocity in the liquid, liquid level and liquid concentration, liquid acoustic impedance, liquid density ultrasonic attenuation and ultrasonic viscosity. | 03-05-2009 |
Paul Clifford Herrmann, Loma Linda, CA US
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20110301180 | Reducing Platelet Activation, Aggregation and Platelet-Stimulated Thrombosis or Blood Coagulation by Reducing Mitochondrial Respiration - It has been discovered that inhibiting mitochondrial respiration in platelets reduces platelet activation or platelet aggregation. Certain heterocyclic compounds significantly reduced one or more platelet functions including clumping, sticking or platelet-stimulated clotting. Thus diseases or disorders mediated by inappropriately high levels of platelet activation or platelet aggregation can be treated by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound or nonheterocyclic mitochondrial inhibitor that significantly reduces one or more platelet functions including clumping, sticking or platelet-stimulated clotting, preferably in a reversible manner. | 12-08-2011 |
Paul N. Herrmann, Clinton Township, MI US
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20100261568 | GEAR TRAIN WITH SPLIT TORQUE - A gear train is provided that includes at least one side gear comprising a helical face gear and a plurality of helical pinions in meshing engagement with the helical face gear. The gear train may further include an absorber configured to provide an axial force on at least one of the plurality of helical pinions. A differential may also be provided including a differential case and a gear train disposed in the differential case. The gear train includes at least one side gear comprising a helical face gear and a plurality of helical pinions in meshing engagement with the helical face gear. The gear train in the differential may further include a means for providing an axial force on at least one of the plurality of helical pinions. | 10-14-2010 |
20100317480 | FACE GEAR DIFFERENTIALS INCORPORATING A TORQUE RING - A gear set is provided including a side gear comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth and a helical pinion. The helical pinion may have at least one helical tooth and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20°. The helical pinion may be configured for meshing engagement with the side gear. A differential may also be provided. The differential comprises a differential case and a gear set. The differential may further include a torque ring configured to support the helical pinion. | 12-16-2010 |
20100317482 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING - A differential includes a differential case; a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the helical pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a second face opposing the first face; a first projection located on the first face; and a second projection located on the second face. In some embodiments, the differential further comprises an actuator configured for engagement with the pinion housing and a plurality of friction plates disposed between the actuator and the differential case. The pinion housing also includes an aperture or hole extending radially inwardly from an outer radial surface of the generally annular ring; and a channel extending from the first face to the second face, wherein the channel is substantially radially aligned with the aperture or hole. | 12-16-2010 |
20100323840 | GEAR SET FOR DIFFERENTIAL - A differential includes a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; a pinion housing configured to house the helical pinion; and a first support member configured to support the helical pinion. The side gear rotates around a differential axis. The helical pinion has a first end and a second end opposing the first end. The pinion housing comprises a generally annular ring and includes an outer radial surface; an inner radial surface; and an aperture extending radially inwardly from the outer radial surface. The first support member is disposed radially inwardly relative to the inner radial surface of the pinion housing. In some embodiments, the differential further includes a second support member configured to support the helical pinion. The second support member is disposed radially outwardly relative to the outer radial surface of the pinion housing. | 12-23-2010 |
20130130860 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING - A differential includes a differential case; a side gear; a pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a second face opposing the first face; a first projection located on the first face; and a second projection located on the second face. The pinion housing also includes an aperture or hole extending radially inwardly from an outer radial surface of the generally annular ring; and a channel extending from the first face to the second face, wherein the channel is substantially radially aligned with the aperture or hole. In embodiments, the pinion housing includes one or more transfer formations configured to transfer torque from the differential case, and the pinion housing is configured to permit movement in an axial direction between a pair of side gears. | 05-23-2013 |
Paul Norman Herrmann, Clinton Township, MI US
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20080300108 | TORQUE TRANSFER DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A device for a motor vehicle is provided. The device may comprise an input shaft for supplying torque, a clutch configured for selectively transferring the torque, a first gear configured for connection to the clutch, and a second gear connected to the first gear. The second gear may be fixed to the device so that the second gear is not free to rotate. The device may further comprise an output shaft for receiving the torque. The device may be configured to control the amount of torque transferred to the output shaft. | 12-04-2008 |
Peter Herrmann, San Jose, CA US
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20130274659 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE ORAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade within the wall to release the drug to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be coupled to a delivery mechanism having one or more balloons or other expandable devices which are expandable responsive to a condition in the small intestine or other GI lumen to advance the preparation out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 10-17-2013 |
20140221927 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE ORAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade within the wall to release the drug to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be coupled to a delivery mechanism having one or more balloons or other expandable devices which are expandable responsive to a condition in the small intestine or other GI lumen to advance the preparation out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 08-07-2014 |
Richard Eli Herrmann, Morrison, CO US
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20110131232 | SELECTING AND ANNOTATING WELL LOGS - Well logs are selected, annotated and correlated. In one example, a display of a well log showing logged information and well depths corresponding to the information is presented. Data related to the well log is searched to find a named formation near a selected depth and a name of a formation near the named formation is selected. The selected adjacent formation name is then presented on the display of the well log in association with the displayed depth. | 06-02-2011 |
Richard Louis Herrmann, Lisle, IL US
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20100284524 | Method and Apparatus for Accessing and Interacting With An Internet Web page - A facility is provided for interfacing the Internet with a telecommunications network and vice versa so that a user who does not have access to the Internet may, nevertheless, provide a Web page and update the Web page via the telecommunications network and so that a user may access the telecommunications network via the Internet. | 11-11-2010 |
Robert A. Herrmann US
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20120248648 | SELF-RETAINERS WITH SUPPORTING STRUCTURES ON A SUTURE - In embodiments of the invention, a manufacturing process produces and an. Article produced has a self-retaining suture wherein a force is used to squeeze the suture causing retainers to form out of material from the suture body. In an embodiment of the invention, fins are formed between the retainers and the suture body, wherein said fins support the retainers. In another embodiment, retainer stops are provided in order to prevent the retainer from settling back in the body of the suture. | 10-04-2012 |
Robert P. Herrmann, Houston, TX US
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20140213669 | FISCHER TROPSCH METHOD FOR OFFSHORE PRODUCTION RISERS FOR OIL AND GAS WELLS - A method and an apparatus is disclosed that uses a gas lift tubing arrangement to produce synthetic hydrocarbon related products. Using the Fischer Tropsch process as an example, the tubing is packed with a suitable catalyst and then hydrogen and carbon monoxide are injected into the top of the tubing in a fashion similar to a gas lift process. As the gases travel past the catalyst, synthetic hydrocarbons are formed and heat is rejected. The synthetic hydrocarbons and water flow out of the bottom of the tubing and travel up the annulus to the surface. In some embodiments, this process is carried out in a producing well or a in producing riser. In a producing well or a producing riser, the production from the well which flows up the annulus cools the synthetic hydrocarbon derived products. In additional and alternate embodiments, this process can be used in non-flowing wells. | 07-31-2014 |
Scott Herrmann, Hollister, CA US
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20090056113 | STRAP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DEPOSITED THEREIN AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Methods and apparatuses for an electronic assembly. The method comprises depositing a functional block into a recessed region, forming dielectric layer selectively over at least one of a selected portion of the functional block and a selected portion of the first substrate; and forming one or more electrical interconnections to the functional block. The recessed region is formed on a first substrate. The depositing of the functional block occurs on a continuous web line and using a Fluidic Self Assembly process. The functional block has a width-depth aspect ratio that substantially matches a width-depth aspect ratio of said recessed region which is one of equal to or less than 10.5:1, and equal to or less than 7.5:1. | 03-05-2009 |
Scott John Herrmann, Gahanna, OH US
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20120251808 | Matte Finish Polyimide Films and Methods Relating Thereto - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 71 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 9 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 10-04-2012 |
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20130029166 | MATTE FINISH POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a chemically converted polyimide, a particulate polyimide matting agent having a density from 1.3 to 1.5 g/cc and either a non-carbon black pigment or a dye. The particulate polyimide matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 20 weight percent of the base film. | 01-31-2013 |
20130196134 | MATTE FINISH POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 71 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 9 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 08-01-2013 |
20130236717 | PIGMENTED POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 63 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 35 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130266789 | MATTE FINISH POLYMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 71 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 9 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 10-10-2013 |
20150030845 | PIGMENTED POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 63 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 35 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 01-29-2015 |
Steven Herrmann, Chaska, MN US
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William Herrmann, Boise, ID US
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