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Adam Howard, Brookings, SD US
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20120218753 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - An apparatus includes a first electronic display, a second electronic display generally parallel to and facing away from the first electronic display, and a bracket. The first electronic display is mounted to a first side of the bracket and the second electronic display is mounted to a second side of the bracket. The bracket is dimensioned to extend across a width of a top arm of a basketball hoop stanchion such that the first electronic display at least partially covers a first side of the top arm and the second electronic display at least partially covers a second side of the top arm. | 08-30-2012 |
Adam Howard, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20120031851 | STORM DRAIN BAFFLE TO DECREASE SEDIMENT WASHOUT - Some examples includes a flow-through stormwater sump having a bottom and defining an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a top access opening, an inlet conduit coupled to the flow-through stormwater sump at the inlet opening, an outlet conduit coupled to the flow-through stormwater sump at the outlet opening and a flow-path baffle disposed in the stormwater sump, the flow-path baffle being substantially planar and defining a plurality of openings, the flow-path baffle oriented such that a centerline of the inlet conduit intersects a major plane of the baffle at a point and a centerline of the outlet conduit intersects the major plane at a further point, the flow-path baffle disposed in the stormwater sump in a direct impingement inlet flow-path of the inlet conduit and a direct impingement outlet back-flow-path of the outlet conduit. | 02-09-2012 |
Adam Scott Howard, Gray, TN US
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20120323039 | CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCTION PROCESS EMPLOYING SOLVENT FROM ESTERIFICATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for producing a carboxylic acid employing a solvent from esterification of lignocellulosic materials. An acid-containing composition from esterification of lignocellulosic materials can be employed in the oxidation of para-xylene to terephthalic acid. The acid-containing composition can comprise acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and one or more terpenes or terpenes derivatives. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330032 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS OR KETALS USING SOLID ACID CATALYSTS - A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction zone at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a solid acid such as an acidic ion exchange resin, to generate a liquid reaction mixture without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid reaction mixture from the reaction zone as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds to the reaction zone. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in yields of at least 90% with long catalyst life. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330033 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS OR KETALS USING LIQUID-PHASE ACID CATALYSTS - A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction vessel at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a homogeneous acid catalyst to generate a liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture containing the acid catalyst without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture from the reaction vessel as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds and/or acid catalyst to the reaction vessel. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in high yields. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds. | 12-27-2012 |
20140330029 | PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC ACETALS OR KETALS USING SOLID ACID CATALYSTS - A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction zone at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a solid acid such as an acidic ion exchange resin, to generate a liquid reaction mixture without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid reaction mixture from the reaction zone as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds to the reaction zone. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in yields of at least 90% with long catalyst life. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds. | 11-06-2014 |
Alexander Howard, Zuerich CH
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20120227850 | TUBE COUPLING FOR CONNECTING AN OBJECT TO ONE END OF A TUBE IN A UHV TIGHT MANNER AND VESSEL WITH SUCH A TUBE COUPLING - The invention relates to a tube coupling (TC | 09-13-2012 |
Alexander Howard, Zurich CH
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20130204578 | Method for Obtaining Information about a Radiation Source or a Material Interacting with a Radiation Source and a Measurement Setup for Performing the Method - A method for obtaining information about an unknown neutron source or an unknown material interacting with a known neutron source comprises the steps of: (a) providing a radiation detector capable of delivering a neutron energy information allowing the production of response histogram(s) as a function of neutron energy, (b) measuring with said radiation detector neutrons being emitted from said unknown neutron source or from said unknown material, (c) deriving from said measured neutrons a neutron energy spectrum, especially in form of a histogram, (d) normalizing said energy spectrum or histogram relative to a parameter or set of parameters derived from the measurement of a different variable, (e) comparing said normalized energy spectrum or histogram with known energy spectra or histograms, and (f) drawing conclusions on the basis of said comparison about the nature of the unknown neutron source or unknown material. | 08-08-2013 |
Andrew Howard, Lansdale, PA US
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20130031633 | System and methods for adaptive model generation for detecting intrusion in computer systems - A system and methods for detecting intrusions in the operation of a computer system comprises a sensor configured to gather information regarding the operation of the computer system, to format the information in a data record having a predetermined format, and to transmit the data in the predetermined data format. A data warehouse is configured to receive the data record from the sensor in the predetermined data format and to store the data in a SQL database. A detection model generator is configured to request data records from the data warehouse in the predetermined data format, to generate an intrusion detection model based on said data records, and to transmit the intrusion detection model to the data warehouse according to the predetermined data format. A detector is configured to receive a data record in the predetermined data format from the sensor and to classify the data record in real-time as one of normal operation and an attack based on said intrusion detection model. A data analysis engine is configured to request data records from the data warehouse according to the predetermined data format and to perform a data processing function on the data records. | 01-31-2013 |
20150058994 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE MODEL GENERATION FOR DETECTING INTRUSION IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A system and methods for detecting intrusions in the operation of a computer system comprises a sensor configured to gather information regarding the operation of the computer system, to format the information in a data record having a predetermined format, and to transmit the data in the predetermined data format. A data warehouse is configured to receive the data record from the sensor in the predetermined data format and to store the data in a SQL database. A detection model generator is configured to request data records from the data warehouse in the predetermined data format, to generate an intrusion detection model based on said data records, and to transmit the intrusion detection model to the data warehouse according to the predetermined data format. A detector is configured to receive a data record in the predetermined data format from the sensor and to classify the data record in real-time as one of normal operation and an attack based on said intrusion detection model. A data analysis engine is configured to request data records from the data warehouse according to the predetermined data format and to perform a data processing function on the data records. | 02-26-2015 |
Andrew B. Howard, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120130569 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEA STATE PREDICTION AND AUTOMATED VESSEL NAVIGATION - Systems and methods for sea state prediction and autonomous navigation in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes a method of predicting a future sea state including generating a sequence of at least two 3D images of a sea surface using at least two image sensors, detecting peaks and troughs in the 3D images using a processor, identifying at least one wavefront in each 3D image based upon the detected peaks and troughs using the processor, characterizing at least one propagating wave based upon the propagation of wavefronts detected in the sequence of 3D images using the processor, and predicting a future sea state using at least one propagating wave characterizing the propagation of wavefronts in the sequence of 3D images using the processor. Another embodiment includes a method of autonomous vessel navigation based upon a predicted sea state and target location. | 05-24-2012 |
20120265380 | Target Trailing with Safe Navigation with colregs for Maritime Autonomous Surface Vehicles - Systems and methods for operating autonomous waterborne vessels in a safe manner. The systems include hardware for identifying the locations and motions of other vessels, as well as the locations of stationary objects that represent navigation hazards. By applying a computational method that uses a maritime navigation algorithm for avoiding hazards and obeying COLREGS using Velocity Obstacles to the data obtained, the autonomous vessel computes a safe and effective path to be followed in order to accomplish a desired navigational end result, while operating in a manner so as to avoid hazards and to maintain compliance with standard navigational procedures defined by international agreement. The systems and methods have been successfully demonstrated on water with radar and stereo cameras as the perception sensors, and integrated with a higher level planner for trailing a maneuvering target. | 10-18-2012 |
Barry Howard, Linkhills ZA
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20080217056 | Duct Assemblies for Housing Service Cables, Pipes and the Like and Components Thereof - A channel shaped extruded duct unit cooperates with an identical duct unit to form a closed duct therewith. The duct unit has at least one integral longitudinally extending attachment formation configured to hold captive relative to the duct unit a plurality of complementary clamp elements adapted to operatively encircle a composite duct and hold the two constituent duct units in their duct defining relationship. The clamp elements have a pair of cooperating integral catch formations whereby a pair of clamp elements can be clipped together to form an operatively substantially endless clamp encircling a closed duct and an integral outwardly directed circumferential terminal flange at each axial end thereof. Generally, semicircular clip units are provided to connect the terminal flanges associated with the ends of collinear duct assemblies. | 09-11-2008 |
Bradley Howard, Fremont, CA US
Brian Howard, Limassol CY
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20120017590 | SOLAR FURNACE - This invention relates to a solar furnace. In particular, this invention relates to a solar furnace which is capable of raising the temperature of transfer medium. In use, the heated transfer medium can be used to generate electricity or put to other work, such as, for example, air conditioning, pasteurisation or desalination. In fact, for any situation that requires a source to generate work or power. The present invention describes a solar furnace for raising the temperature of a heat transfer medium, comprising a lens array for admitting incident thermal and solar energy onto a reflector portion and a pressure vessel. The reflector portion being generally shaped so as to concentrate said solar energy onto said pressure vessel. The pressure vessel having an inlet through which said heat transfer medium is injected and a central core which defines a continuous heat transfer path for said heat transfer medium to contact the surface of said pressure vessel and exit said pressure vessel at an outlet. The solar furnace described herein is totally self-contained, requiring no additional power and can be used at the most remote locations requiring very little maintenance. | 01-26-2012 |
Bryan Howard, Smithfield, UT US
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20120022651 | DIRECT LATERAL SPINE SYSTEM INSTRUMENTS, IMPLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Apparatus, systems, and methods for spine surgery employ a guide wire temporarily anchored to a contralateral side of an intervertebral disc. The guide wire establishes a reliable pathway for passage and actuation of cannulated instruments or implants through a small working channel leading to an ipsilateral side of the disc. The guide wire may be disconnected and removed from the disc after use. | 01-26-2012 |
20120046747 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ZIPKNOT ACL FIXATION - A system and method for securing an ACL graftmay include a line routed through a plate. The plate may include an elongated body with a plurality of passageways, and a dogbone feature on at least one end of the body. The line may be routed to create at least one one-way slide so no knots are required. The line may form an adjustable loop that receives the graft. The adjustable loop is adjustable through the one-way slide feature. The plate may be configured to pass through a bone tunnel. The plate may be toggled after passage through the bone tunnel to prevent withdrawal back through the bone tunnel because the plate contact area is larger the bone tunnel area. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059469 | DOUBLE BUNDLE ACL REPAIR SYSTEM - A system for single tunnel, double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction includes implant constructs and instruments. The implant constructs provide a combination of cortical fixation and bone tunnel aperture fixation. The implant constructs separate a graft into distinct bundles. The instruments are used to prepare shaped bone tunnels to receive the implant constructs and graft bundles. Methods for reconstructing the antero-medial and postero-lateral bundles of the anterior cruciate ligament may rely on single femoral and tibial tunnels and a single strand of graft. | 03-08-2012 |
Cephas Edgar Howard, Billund DK
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20110042891 | GAMING DICE - A gaming dice for a game, such as a board game or a card game, said gaming dice comprising a body part comprising a number of sides, wherein at least one or more of those sides is/are provided with coupling studs. Hereby it is possible to mount indicia-carrying elements that have a bottom side on which complementary coupling means are provided and a top side which is opposite relative to the bottom side and is provided with indicia. | 02-24-2011 |
Christopher Howard, Greenwich, CT US
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20120203668 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING A USER TO INTERACT WITH THE INVENTORY OF A RETAIL LOCATION - The invention relates to a system allowing a customer in a retail location to interact with the inventory of said retail location, as well as a method of using said system. The system allows for searching, sorting, and viewing the inventory information through a user device, as well as requesting, purchasing, and reserving products for sale by said retail location. | 08-09-2012 |
David Howard, Bristow, OK US
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20120148719 | Process for Producing Precooked Bacon Slices - A process for producing precooked bacon slices comprising the steps of (a) conveying bacon slices through a spiral oven, (b) indirectly cooking the bacon slices in the spiral oven using a cooking medium which is circulated within the oven at a low rate sufficient to prevent the bacon slices from being displaced on the conveyor, and (c) adding steam to the cooking medium as necessary to at least reduce the percentage or substantially eliminate the presence of air in the cooking medium. | 06-14-2012 |
20120318254 | Airflow Pattern for Spiral Ovens - An improved spiral oven and method for its use includes the step of using a forward/reversing fan to produce a first airflow and a second inverted airflow in the cooking chamber. The proportion of time each airflow occurs may be unbalanced within an oven residence time or cook cycle, and either airflow may begin the cycle. The first airflow creates a flow across the cook belt predominantly at the top and bottom tiers, whereas the second airflow creates this flow predominantly in the middle tiers. A braking resistor allows the fan to quickly changeover between full-forward and full-reverse directions. Because of the reversing airflow pattern, the product cooks more evenly across the cook belt. | 12-20-2012 |
20140050832 | Pasteurization System for Root Vegetables - A system and method for pasteurizing the surface of a food product includes a flame pasteurizing means arranged to transfer heat to an outer layer of the food product as it is carried by a cook belt. The flame pasteurizing means provides a medium that engulfs more than 50% of the surface area of the skin or outer layer and raises the temperature of the outer layer to at least 145° F. (about 62.8° C.). A washing means, arranged at an exit point of the flame pasteurizing means, removes the raised temperature outer layer and stops heat transfer to an adjacent inner layer of the food product. The pasteurized and washed product retains the same color and flavor as that of the unpasteurized product. | 02-20-2014 |
20140120220 | AIRFLOW PATTERN FOR SPIRAL OVENS - An improved spiral oven and method for its use includes the step of using a forward/reversing fan to produce a first airflow and a second inverted airflow in the cooking chamber. The proportion of time each airflow occurs may be unbalanced within an oven residence time or cook cycle, and either airflow may begin the cycle. In addition, the fan velocity may vary so that the speed of the first airflow is different from the speed of the second airflow. A braking resistor allows the fan to quickly changeover between full-forward and full-reverse directions, while a programmable delay limits adjustments to the heat output control method until temperature variations caused by alternating between the first direction of rotation and the second direction of rotation have stabilized. Because of the reversing airflow pattern, the product cooks more evenly across the cook belt. | 05-01-2014 |
Derek Howard, Burbank, CA US
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20110319179 | Roller Coaster Vehicle - Ride systems providing guest compartment(s) with a roll degree of freedom through radial mount(s) are described. The guest compartment of the vehicles is attached to a track via a chassis. The guest compartment and the chassis are configured such that the guest compartment has a roll degree of freedom relative to the chassis. | 12-29-2011 |
Douglas Howard, Antioch, CA US
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20130193349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CONE-BEAM TOMOGRAMS IN RADIATION THERAPY - A system for motion control of a cone-beam tomography recording device includes a drive system configured to position a paired radiation source and radiation detector relative to an object. The system further includes a controller configured to: initiate a trigger plan operable as a function of a constant frequency control signal, activate the paired radiation source and radiation detector in accordance with the trigger plan, drive, in response to the trigger plan, the first drive system to a steady operating state derived as a function of the constant frequency, capture a plurality of broadcast radiation signals representative of a plurality of two dimensional images of the object such that the two dimensional images are defined equidistant positions defined by the trigger plan and as a function of the constant frequency signal, and generate a three dimensional representation of the object based on the plurality of two dimensional images. | 08-01-2013 |
Edward John Howard, Millersburg, PA US
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20120270415 | PROCESS OF FABRICATING A SLIP RING COMPONENT, A SLIP RING COMPONENT AND MOLDED INTERCONNECT DEVICE INCLUDING A SLIP RING COMPONENT - A process of fabricating a slip ring component, a slip ring component, and a slip ring assembly are disclosed. The process includes forming a first shot, forming a second shot, and immersion bathing the first shot and the second shot. The immersion bathing applies an electrically conductive plating to exposed surfaces of the second shot. | 10-25-2012 |
20140051278 | MODULAR PLUG - A modular plug includes a plug housing, plug contacts held by the plug housing, and a stuffer cap coupled to the plug housing. The stuffer cap includes a cable channel configured to receive a cable therein. The stuffer cap includes an interior side that defines at least a portion of the cable channel. The modular plug includes a strain relief member held by the plug housing. The strain relief member includes a base and a spring beam extending from the base such that the spring beam is cantilevered from the base. The spring beam is configured to engage the cable and thereby pinch the cable between the interior side of the stuffer cap and the spring beam. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051305 | MODULAR PLUG FOR POWER APPLICATIONS - A modular plug includes a plug housing having a mating end and a cable end and plug contacts at the mating end. The plug housing and the plug contacts are shaped and positioned to define an RJ-45 modular plug mating interface. The plug contacts are arranged into a first group and a second group with each of the plug contacts in the first group being electrically commoned to form a first power circuit and each of the plug contacts in the second group being electrically commoned to form a second power circuit. The first and second power circuits are terminated to different wires of a cable. | 02-20-2014 |
20140242833 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING POKE-IN WIRE CONTACT - An electrical connector includes a housing having a receptacle that is configured to receive an electrical wire therein. An electrical contact is held by the housing. The electrical contact includes a contact beam that includes a wire interface that is configured to engage the electrical wire. The contact beam is movable between a closed position and an open position. The wire interface is configured to engage the electrical wire when the contact beam is in the closed position. The wire interface is configured to be disengaged from the electrical wire when the contact beam is in the open position. The electrical connector includes a push-button actuator having a resiliently deflectable spring that is configured to slidably engage the contact beam to thereby move the contact beam from the closed position to the open position. | 08-28-2014 |
Gary Howard, Wirty, VA US
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20130203576 | INTERNALLY REINFORCED HEADER BAG - Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing a bag having an internally reinforced header. A reinforcing material is combined with a bag material to provide strength to the reinforced header. The reinforcing material and the bag material are aligned during manufacturing such that the reinforcing material is positioned in a header area of a bag formed by folding the bag material. A seal that passes through both the reinforcing material and the bag material retains the reinforcing material within the bag header. A bag handle may then be punched into the header through the bag material and the reinforcing material. | 08-08-2013 |
Gary A. Howard, San Diego, CA US
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20120065990 | SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING DRUG INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATING WITH MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES - A system for maintaining drug information and communicating with medication delivery devices includes software designed for use in a hospital, pharmacy or biomedical technical service environments. The software may be provided on a computer readable medium. The software allows a facility to customize a drug library with both hard and soft drug limits and other parameters for use with an infuser having a plug and play module removably inserted into a slot within a housing, or for use with an infuser having a connectivity engine enclosed within the housing. The system supports data transfer to one or more infusers connected to one or more computers. The connection between the computer and the pump can be hard wired or wireless. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066609 | SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING DRUG INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATING WITH MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES - A system for maintaining drug information and communicating with medication delivery devices includes software designed for use in a hospital, pharmacy or biomedical technical service environments. The software may be provided on a computer readable medium. The software allows a facility to customize a drug library with both hard and soft drug limits and other parameters for use with an infuser having a plug and play module removably inserted into a slot within a housing, or for use with an infuser having a connectivity engine enclosed within the housing. The system supports data transfer to one or more infusers connected to one or more computers. The connection between the computer and the pump can be hard wired or wireless. | 03-15-2012 |
Gladys J. Howard, Minot, ME US
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20120105797 | EYEGLASSES WITH GOLF BALL MARKER - A pair of eyeglasses includes a magnet that creates a magnetic field capable of holding a golf ball marker. In one embodiment, the eyeglasses include a magnet mounted to one of the temple pieces such that the golf ball marker can be detachably held to the temple piece by the magnetic force of the magnet. | 05-03-2012 |
Helen Howard, Oranmore IE
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20100301013 | METHOD FOR LASER ABLATION - The present invention relates to a method for laser ablation. The method comprises providing a substrate from which material is to be ablated and providing an ambient environment for the laser ablation process, comprising supplying a prescribed assist gas in a prescribed delivery configuration. The method further comprises focusing a laser beam onto the substrate to be ablated at a power density above an ablation threshold of the material to remove material from the substrate in a laser material interaction zone at or adjacent to the focal point of the laser; and controlling the supply of the assist gas and the laser power to generate a liquid phase in the laser material interaction zone in which the ablated matter is suspended. | 12-02-2010 |
Huang Howard, Shanghai CN
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20090028418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention discloses a method for inspecting an electronic device to reduce the consumption of testers' labor and time and testers' erroneous or careless judgment, and increase the test efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the method of the invention can help to maintain or modify the test standard immediately and feedback the condition of the electronic device to the production line. The method of the invention includes the steps of: (A) storing a plurality of standard parameters related to the electronic device; (B) measuring a plurality of inspecting parameters, wherein each inspecting parameter corresponds to one of the standard parameters; (C) comparing each of the inspecting parameters with the corresponded standard parameter and setting a processing status of the electronic device according to a first criterion; and (D) receiving the comparison results of step (C) and generating an adjusting information according to the comparison results. | 01-29-2009 |
Ian Howard, Edmonton CA
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20090305452 | Methods of Making Quantum Dot Films - Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. | 12-10-2009 |
Ian Howard, Hattersheim DE
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20100314529 | QUANTUM DOT OPTICAL DEVICES WITH ENHANCED GAIN AND SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. | 12-16-2010 |
20110315959 | ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH QUANTUM DOT FILMS - Optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit an array of conductive regions; and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating a plurality of nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces; exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of different chemical composition than the first ligands; forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals; removing the second ligands; and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. | 12-29-2011 |
20120100699 | METHODS OF MAKING QUANTUM DOT FILMS - In an example embodiment, an optical device includes an integrated circuit, an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region. In another example embodiment, a method of forming a nanocrystalline film includes fabricating nanocrystals having a plurality of first ligands attached to their outer surfaces, exchanging the first ligands for second ligands of a different chemical composition, forming a film of the ligand-exchanged nanocrystals, removing the second ligands, and fusing the cores of adjacent nanocrystals in the film to form an electrical network of fused nanocrystals. In another example embodiment, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals with at least portions of the fused nanocrystals being in direct physical contact with adjacent nanocrystals, the film having substantially no defect states in regions where cores of the nanocrystals are fused. | 04-26-2012 |
20120145884 | QUANTUM DOT OPTICAL DEVICES WITH ENHANCED GAIN AND SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Various embodiments include apparatuses including optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. One such device includes an image sensor having an integrated circuit with a number of pixel electrodes, a substantially-continuous optically-sensitive layer, and at least one counter-electrode. The substantially continuous optically sensitive layer is in electrical communication with both the number of pixel electrodes and also the counter-electrode. Additional apparatuses and methods are disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20130009129 | QUANTUM DOT OPTICAL DEVICES WITH ENHANCED GAIN AND SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Various embodiment include optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit having an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. Additional devices and methods are described. | 01-10-2013 |
20130228749 | QUANTUM DOT OPTICAL DEVICES WITH ENHANCED GAIN AND SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Various embodiment include optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit having an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. Additional devices and methods are described. | 09-05-2013 |
20140291608 | QUANTUM DOT OPTICAL DEVICES WITH ENHANCED GAIN AND SENSITIVITY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Various embodiment include optical and optoelectronic devices and methods of making same. Under one aspect, an optical device includes an integrated circuit having an array of conductive regions, and an optically sensitive material over at least a portion of the integrated circuit and in electrical communication with at least one conductive region of the array of conductive regions. Under another aspect, a film includes a network of fused nanocrystals, the nanocrystals having a core and an outer surface, wherein the core of at least a portion of the fused nanocrystals is in direct physical contact and electrical communication with the core of at least one adjacent fused nanocrystal, and wherein the film has substantially no defect states in the regions where the cores of the nanocrystals are fused. Additional devices and methods are described. | 10-02-2014 |
James J. Howard, Tulsa, OK US
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20120035405 | METHOD FOR ENHANCED GAS HYDRATE PERMEABILITY - The present invention relates to an improved method for recovering hydrocarbons trapped in hydrate formations. | 02-09-2012 |
20120097401 | SELECTIVE HYDRATE PRODUCTION WITH CO2 AND CONTROLLED DEPRESSURIZATION - The present invention relates to an improved method for recovering hydrocarbons trapped in hydrate formations. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103599 | RESERVOIR PRESSURE TESTING TO DETERMINE HYDRATE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method and system for identifying one or more characteristics within a subterranean reservoir of natural gas. | 05-03-2012 |
20150034307 | DYNAMIC IN-SITU MEASUREMENT OF RESERVOIR WETTABILITY - Methods and systems for in-situ characterization of a reservoir rock are provided. One method includes: (a) sealing an interval corresponding to a selected depth or depths within the subterranean formation; (b) injecting a displacement fluid into the interval, wherein the displacement fluid displaces a reservoir fluid stored in the reservoir rock; (c) monitoring movement of the displacement fluid or the reservoir fluid in the reservoir rock; and (d) assessing wettability of the reservoir rock based on (c) or determining recovery rate of the reservoir fluid. | 02-05-2015 |
James Robert Howard, Reno, NV US
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20110278045 | Capacitive power and ground plane structure utilizing fractal elements for the reduction of radiated emissions - The construction of a capacitive Power and/or Ground plane sandwich with fractal element structures to achieve the reduction or elimination of radiated emissions as “noise” from the planes. This may be achieved in several formats, including the patterning of fractal elements on the outside edge of the ground plane, the patterning of fractal elements on the outside edge of the power plane and the patterning of fractal elements within both of the planes. Fractal element structures may also be formed on the edges of circuit lines, or other conductive elements within the printed circuit board. The ability of these fractal patterns to absorb or reject frequencies on the planes due to the operation of an electronic device on the printed circuit board enhancing and aiding the capacitive effect of the plane in the reduction or elimination of radiated emissions as electronic noise. By utilizing this design maximum quieting of electronic noise may be achieved in all axis (X,Y,Z) without the use of surface bypass capacitors or conventional techniques such as edge plating or via hole edge stitching. | 11-17-2011 |
James S. Howard, Elgin, IL US
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20130044967 | Method and Apparatus for Cauterizing Films to Inhibit Tear - Provided is a method for forming a bag around an article, the method comprising: providing an oriented film; cauterizing the film at a temperature sufficient to de-orient a portion of the film to create a cauterized area on the continuous film; placing an article(s) on the film between adjacent cauterized areas; heat-sealing the film around the article(s) such that at least a portion of the film between the heat-sealed area and the article comprises the cauterized area. Also, provided is a form, fill, and seal apparatus comprising a heat sealer and a cauterizer, both having a temperature control, the heat sealer positioned to allow the heat sealer to form a seal between two edges of film having an article wrapped therein, and the cauterizer positioned to cauterize an area of the sealed film in an area adjacent to the sealed edges and the article. | 02-21-2013 |
Jason David Howard, Catonsville, MD US
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20130095493 | IDENTIFICATION OF THE GENE NOTCH3 AS A NOVEL BIOMARKER FOR HUMAN METASTATIC MELANOMA - The present invention provides evidence that Notch3 gene upregulation is associated with invasive metastatic melanoma. Assays for quantifying Notch3 expression in biological samples and methods of use for diagnosis, and assaying progression and treatment outcome using these assays are also provided. Methods of screening for compounds which inhibit Notch3 expression are also provided. | 04-18-2013 |
Jeff Howard, Toronto CA
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20120191545 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A PROFILE OF A USER - Systems and methods of managing a profile of a user of at least one device having access to electronic content. The systems and methods may involve receiving a user identifier for a user of at least one device configured to access electronic content; storing a profile of the user in a memory, where the profile of the user comprises the user identifier; if a user activity meets at least one event definition, identifying the user activity as an event; receiving data associated with the event; and recording at least a portion of the data associated with the event in the profile of the user. | 07-26-2012 |
Jeff Joseph Howard, St. Bernard, LA US
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20110250779 | Electrical connector lock - A locking assembly for selectively locking a female electrical receptor with an electrical male plug connector is disclosed. The male plug has a plurality of prongs with apertures, and female receptor has prong-receiving contact members with openings that are aligned with the apertures when the plug is connected with the receptor. The locking assembly can have a pair of caps with conical projections that fit into the openings in the contact members and apertures of the prongs. A spring-loaded actuator button moves the caps in and out of engagement with the contact members and the prongs. Several embodiments of the locking assembly are disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
Jeffrey Lynn Howard, Lexington, KY US
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20120289484 | PRODRUGS OF TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PRODRUGS OF TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Described herein are Δ | 11-15-2012 |
Jeremy Michael Howard, Moscow, ID US
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20120225438 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANIMAL PREGNANCY - Testing systems and methods are disclosed for detecting a pregnancy marker of an animal. A test kit may include a first standard with a first concentration of the marker, a second standard with a second concentration of the marker lower than the first concentration, and at least three test surfaces coated with a biomolecular recognition element selected to bind with the marker. The test may also include a reagent solution with a conjugated biomolecular recognition element that binds with the marker, and a visual indicator that produces a visually detectable change when reacting with the conjugated biomolecular recognition element bound to each test surface. A detectable change generated by the marker from the sample with an intensity greater than the first concentration yields a pregnant result, lower than the second concentration yields a not pregnant result, and between the first and second concentrations yields a retest result. | 09-06-2012 |
20140024057 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANIMAL PREGNANCY - Testing systems and methods are disclosed for detecting a pregnancy marker of an animal. A test kit may include a first standard with a first concentration of the marker, a second standard with a second concentration of the marker lower than the first concentration, and at least three test surfaces coated with a biomolecular recognition element selected to bind with the marker. The test may also include a reagent solution with a conjugated biomolecular recognition element that binds with the marker, and a visual indicator that produces a visually detectable change when reacting with the conjugated biomolecular recognition element bound to each test surface. A detectable change generated by the marker from the sample with an intensity greater than the first concentration yields a pregnant result, lower than the second concentration yields a not pregnant result, and between the first and second concentrations yields a retest result. | 01-23-2014 |
Joe R. Howard, San Jose, CA US
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20120240036 | E-Book Reading Location Indicator - To help a reader of an electronic document, e.g., an eBook, find his or her reading location following a repagination event, an electronic reader application executing on an electronic device displays a first portion of content of the electronic document, detects that the reader has performed a predetermined action that triggers repagination of the electronic document, and repaginating the electronic document to cause the reader application to display a second portion of content of the electronic document, the second portion including at least some of the first portion of content and at least some newly visible content of the electronic document, such that the newly visible content appears visually different, at least temporarily, from the first portion of content that remains visible. | 09-20-2012 |
20120311438 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 12-06-2012 |
20130145266 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE HAVING INTERACTIVE STACKS OF IMAGES CORRESPONDING TO DIGITAL ASSETS - Improved techniques, user interfaces and systems for presenting, accessing and using digital assets are disclosed. The digital assets can be stored in a media library and the techniques, user interfaces and systems can facilitate efficient and visual access to the digital assets. One aspect of certain embodiments pertains to presentation on a display device of a plurality of stacks of images. Another aspect of certain embodiments pertains to presentation on a display device of a plurality of lists of images. The images in the stacks of images or lists of images can represent a set of digital assets, such as a set of digital media assets. The set of digital assets associated with a stack or list can be identified by operation of the electronic device in accordance with certain criteria. | 06-06-2013 |
20130218729 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219269 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219270 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219321 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219322 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130232409 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 09-05-2013 |
20140075324 | Automated Graphical User-Interface Layout - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to automatic generation of dynamically changing layouts for a graphical user-interface. Specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure employ analysis of an image associated with the view (e.g., either the current view or a future view) of the graphical user-interface to determine colors that are complementary to the image. The colors are applied to the view, such that the color scheme of the view matches the image. | 03-13-2014 |
John C. Howard, South River, NJ US
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20130067636 | MEDICAL GLOVE PACKAGING - A packaging for a medical glove includes a cover defining an interior space, a sealed end and an opposing end having an opening in communication with the interior space, at least one deployable member with a distal end extending from the cover opening into the interior space, and a proximal end being part of the cover opening, the deployable member segregating the interior space into an inner clean and contaminant free area adjacent to the sealed cover end and an outer area adjacent to the cover opening, the distal end of the deployable member being movable from a first position within the interior space to a second position outside the cover opening, and means for securely retaining the medical glove on the distal end of the at least one deployable member. | 03-21-2013 |
20130081196 | MEDICAL GLOVE PACKAGING - A packaging for a medical glove includes a cover defining an interior space, the cover further including a sealed end and an opposing end having an opening in communication with the interior space, at least one deployable member with a distal end extending from the cover opening into the interior space, and a proximal end secured to or being part of the cover opening, the at least one deployable member segregating the interior space into an inner clean and contaminant free area adjacent to the sealed cover end and an outer area adjacent to the cover opening, the distal end of the at least one deployable member being movable from a first position within the interior space to a second position outside the cover opening, and means for securely retaining the medical glove on the distal end of the at least one deployable member. | 04-04-2013 |
John F. Howard, Ames, IA US
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20120253611 | COMBINE BIN LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM - A combine bin level monitor may include a yield monitor to determine how much grain has been added to the combine tank, a container weighing system (e.g. scales on a grain cart) that measures the amount of grain unloaded from the combine tank and wirelessly transfers the amount to the combine bin level monitoring system. The system further includes a software routine in the combine bin level monitoring system that calculates and displays the bin level by adding grain accumulated by the yield monitor and subtracting grain accumulated by the container weighing system from the last known amount of grain in the combine tank. The accumulated grain is the amount accumulated since the last time the amount of grain in the combine tank was known. | 10-04-2012 |
Joseph J. Howard, Gilford, NH US
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20130180318 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND COMMUNICATING MOISTURE LEAKS IN FLUID CONDUITS - A system for detecting and communicating moisture leaking from a fluid conduit of the type comprising a fitting configured to mate with the fluid conduit, the fitting including an outer surface including an outer edge portion that is enclosed within the fluid conduit when positioning the fluid conduit over at least a portion of the outer surface, wherein the system includes a sensor for detecting moisture, the sensor being positioned proximate to the outer edge portion of the fitting and configured to generate a signal representing a result of moisture detection, and a receiver configured to receive the signal generated by the sensor. The system may include a communication circuit to provide wired or wireless communication between the sensor and the receiver. Other systems and method for detecting and communicating moisture leakage are further disclosed herein. | 07-18-2013 |
20140260555 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND COMMUNICATING MOISTURE LEAKS IN FLUID CONDUITS - A system for detecting and communicating moisture leaking from a fluid conduit of the type comprising a fitting configured to mate with the fluid conduit, the fitting including an outer surface including an outer edge portion that is enclosed within the fluid conduit when positioning the fluid conduit over at least a portion of the outer surface, wherein the system includes a sensor for detecting moisture, the sensor being positioned proximate to the outer edge portion of the fitting and configured to generate a signal representing a result of moisture detection, and a receiver configured to receive the signal generated by the sensor. The system may include a communication circuit to provide wired or wireless communication between the sensor and the receiver. Other systems and method for detecting and communicating moisture leakage are further disclosed herein. | 09-18-2014 |
Joshua Dale Howard, North Hollywood, CA US
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20120271315 | INSERTION TOOL FOR PADDLE-STYLE ELECTRODE - A system for lead implantation includes a lead having a paddle-style electrode extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the paddle-style electrode, having a back surface; an active surface; a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on the active surface; and a longitudinal lumen extending into the paddle-style electrode and defining an opening at the proximal end of the paddle-style electrode. The lead also has at least one lead body extending from the paddle-style electrode. The at least one lead body includes conductors that are electrically coupled to the electrode contracts. The system also includes an insertion tool having a distal portion for insertion into the longitudinal lumen of the paddle-style electrode. At least the distal portion of the insertion tool or the longitudinal lumen (or both) includes a low friction material forming a surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.1 or less. | 10-25-2012 |
20130018446 | ELECTRODE ARRAY WITH ELECTRODES HAVING CUTOUT PORTIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A lead for brain stimulation includes a lead body having a distal end. At least one cable extends within the lead body, each cable comprising at least one conductor. The lead further includes a plurality of electrodes coupled to the at least one cable. Each of the plurality of electrodes defines a cutout portion that receives and attaches to a one of the at least one cable. | 01-17-2013 |
20130105071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING IMPROVED LEADS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110186 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUPPORT ELEMENTS FOR ELONGATED MEMBERS OF IMPLANTABLE ELECTRIC STIMULATION SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
20130150907 | LEAD SPLITTER FOR AN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING - A splitter for an electrical stimulation system includes a junction having a proximal end and a distal end. An elongated proximal member extends from the proximal end of the junction. The proximal member includes a plurality of terminals disposed on a proximal end of the proximal member. A plurality of elongated distal members extend from the distal end of the junction. Each distal member includes a connector disposed on a distal end of the distal member. The connector is configured and arranged for receiving a lead or lead extension. One of the distal members is longitudinally aligned with the proximal member and at least another one of the distal members is longitudinally offset from the proximal member. A plurality of conductors couple the terminals of the proximal member to the connectors of the distal members. | 06-13-2013 |
20130204270 | INSERTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An insertion assembly for assisting implantation of at least one lead into a patient includes an insertion needle and a sheath. The sheath removably couples with the insertion needle while the insertion needle is being advanced into the patient. When the sheath is coupled to the insertion needle, the sheath is disposed over at least a portion of an outer surface of the insertion needle. The sheath is radially expandable from a non-expanded state to an expanded state that is rigid enough to retract surrounding patient tissue when inserted into the patient. When the sheath is in an expanded state, first and second diameters of the sheath at opposing ends of the sheath are each large enough to concurrently receive at least one of a paddle lead or at least two percutaneous leads. | 08-08-2013 |
20130245738 | ELECTRODE ARRAY WITH ELECTRODES HAVING CUTOUT PORTIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A lead for brain stimulation includes a lead body having a distal end. At least one cable extends within the lead body, each cable comprising at least one conductor. The lead further includes a plurality of electrodes coupled to the at least one cable. Each of the plurality of electrodes defines a cutout portion that receives and attaches to a one of the at least one cable. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261684 | LEADS WITH X-RAY FLUORESCENT CAPSULES FOR ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - An implantable lead for an electrical stimulation system includes a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal length, and a circumference; a plurality of electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body in an electrode array; a plurality of terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body; a plurality of conductors electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes to the plurality of terminals; and at least one capsule including an x-ray fluorescent material and disposed along the distal end of the lead body relative to the electrode array to indicate, when viewed fluoroscopically, an orientation of the electrode array. The plurality of electrodes includes a plurality of segmented electrodes. Each of the plurality of segmented electrodes extends partially around the circumference of the lead body. | 10-03-2013 |
20130317588 | DISTALLY CURVED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEAD AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - An implantable electrical stimulation lead including a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal length, wherein the distal end of the lead body is formed into a hook or coil shape; a plurality of electrodes disposed along the hook or coil at the distal end of the lead body; a plurality of terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead body; and a plurality of conductors, each conductor electrically coupling at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. The lead can be used to stimulate, for example, a dorsal root ganglion with the hook-shaped or coil-shaped distal end disposed around a portion of the dorsal root ganglion. | 11-28-2013 |
20130325091 | LEADS WITH TIP ELECTRODE FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - An implantable electrical stimulation lead includes a tip electrode disposed on a distal tip of the lead body. One tip electrode has a base and a separate plug attached to the base. The base defines an interior lumen closed at one end by the plug. Another tip electrode has an electrode body, a stem extending from the electrode body, and shaped retention features extending from the stem. Yet another tip electrode has an electrode body, a stem extending from the electrode body, and a flange disposed on the stem opposite the electrode body. A further tip electrode has an electrode body defining an interior lumen and a plurality of protrusions extending into the interior lumen. Another tip electrode has an electrode body and arms extending from the electrode body. The electrode body defines an interior lumen and the arms extend over an opening to the interior lumen. | 12-05-2013 |
20140343647 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING TIP ELECTRODES FOR LEADS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - An implantable electrical stimulation lead includes a lead body, electrodes disposed along a distal end of the lead body, terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body, and conductors coupling the terminals to the electrodes. The electrodes include a tip electrode having an electrode body with an outer stimulating surface. An internal lumen is defined in the electrode body and extends inwardly from an opening in a proximal end of the electrode body. Side apertures are formed between the outer stimulating surface and the internal lumen. A portion of the lead body is disposed within the internal lumen and side apertures through the opening in the proximal end of the electrode body. That portion of the lead body facilitates retention of the tip electrode on a distal tip of the lead body. | 11-20-2014 |
Justyn Howard, Chicago, IL US
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20130275348 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OPTIMAL POST TIMES FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES - A system and methods are disclosed for determining the ideal times for a person, software client, or other entity to post a message to a social networking site. An ideal time is a time when the post will have a maximum impact, where impact is some measure of success as defined by the posting entity. To determine the ideal times, the posting patterns of individual users are aggregated in a weighted fashion, taking into consideration both the entity's desired impact and the likelihood that the user will be online and able to view the post within a specified time frame. | 10-17-2013 |
Kenneth Alan Howard, Aarhus DK
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20110033547 | DEHYDRATED CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to dehydrated nanoparticles comprising chitosan and a nucleic acid. Preferably, the nucleic acid is a siRNA. Dehydrated nanoparticles of the invention have improved storage characteristics. The particles may be used in screening methods, e.g. where they have been dried onto a solid support, such as the surface of a culture well. The nanoparticles may also be dried onto implants for tissue engineering scaffolds, where they enable transfection of cells growing on the scaffold. Moreover, the particles have therapeutic relevance. | 02-10-2011 |
Kenneth Alan Howard, Aarhus N DK
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20100015232 | NANOPARTICLES FOR NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY - The present invention provides chitosan/RNA nanoparticles that are useful as research tools or medicaments. Preferably, the RNA part of the nanoparticle is a siRNA capable of modulating the expression of a target mRNA. The invention also provides methods for the preparation of chitosan/RNA nanoparticles. | 01-21-2010 |
Kenneth Alan Howard, Arhus DK
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20100267139 | OSTEOPONTIN NANOPARTICLE SYSTEM FOR DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention relates to nanoparticles comprising osteopontin and a polymer carrier, preferably a cationic carrier. Preferably, the cationic carrier is chitosan. Osteopontin and/or the cationic carrier may have bioactivity and/or the nanoparticle may comprise an additional component with bioactivity. Such additional bioactive component may e.g. be a siRNA. The nanoparticles of the invention may be used for treatment of bone diseases or inflammatory diseases. | 10-21-2010 |
Kenneth Alan Howard, Arhus N DK
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20100272813 | NANOPARTICLE-MEDIATED TREATMENT FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The present invention provides nanoparticles for treatment of inflammatory diseases. The nanoparticles preferably comprise chitosan and a siRNA targeting a mRNA encoding a pro-inflammatory cytokine, such as e.g. tnf-alfa. A preferred route of administration of the nanoparticles is by injection intraperitoneally. | 10-28-2010 |
20120040004 | TREATMENT OF RADIATION-INDUCED FIBROSIS - The present invention relates to treatment or prevention of radiation induced fibrosis using TNF-alpha antagonism. Preferably, TNF-alpha is antagonized by direct binding or by inhibition of synthesis. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises intraperitoneal administration of a chitosan-siRNA nanoparticle, wherein the siRNA is targeted to the mRNA encoding TNF-alpha. | 02-16-2012 |
Kenneth E. Howard, Kenosha, WI US
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20120233834 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - Exemplary embodiments provide automated assembly systems, devices and methods for assembling components for use in forming an automatic injection device. Exemplary assembly systems monitor, in real time, the frictional forces experienced as a plurality of components are assembled. The detected forces are used in providing real-time feedback to automatically control the assembly process and to determine whether the components are assembled properly. | 09-20-2012 |
Kevin L. Howard, Smithfield, KY US
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20110295765 | Variable Annuity Product Management Method and System - A computer-implemented method for providing and managing a variable annuity product capable of investing in exchange-traded funds, including: receiving, on a server computer, a request to allocate an amount of annuity assets comprising tax-deferred or tax-advantaged assets into at least one subaccount corresponding to a specified exchange-traded fund; allocating the amount of annuity funds into at least one subaccount; and initiating the purchase of at least one share of an exchange-traded fund relating to at least a portion of at least one unit of the at least one subaccount. A system and a computer program product for implementing the aforementioned method includes appropriately communicatively connected hardware components. Also disclosed is a computer-implemented method for reducing risk in a variable annuity product as well as a system and a computer program product for implementing the method which includes appropriately communicatively connected hardware components. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin Thomas Howard, Manchester, CT US
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20110320223 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF INSURANCE CLAIMS - A computer system for analyzing insurance claim data is configured to receive data relating to a current insurance claim from a client device; query a database for data relating to insurance claims similar to the current claim; receive from the database data relating to insurance claims responsive to the query; analyze the received data; generate a display of the analyzed received data and communicate the generated display to the client device for display on the client device. The display may include a value of recoveries within the time window as a proportion of initial demands for settled similar claims and a value of recoveries within the time window as a proportion of initial demands for arbitrated similar claims. | 12-29-2011 |
Lee Howard, Fairfax, VA US
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20120314617 | TECHNIQUES FOR PREFIX SUBNETTING - A delegated internet protocol version six prefix, which is assigned to a gateway device which is interposed between an internet and a premises, is divided into a lower-numbered portion and a higher-numbered portion. One of the portions is allocated to a plurality of networks associated with the premises. The other is broken into a plurality of blocks for use in prefix delegation for allocation to routers associated with the premises requesting the prefix delegation. The gateway device is operated in accordance with the dividing, allocating, and breaking steps. Optionally, at least some of the plurality of networks associated with the premises are pre-categorized into at least first and second trust zones, and the operating step further includes operating the gateway device in accordance with the pre-categorizing step. Apparatuses, devices, computer program products, and internet protocol version four embodiments are also provided. | 12-13-2012 |
20120314705 | TECHNIQUES FOR ASSIGNING INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION SIX NETWORK BLOCKS IN UNKNOWN NETWORKS - A gateway router apparatus sends a first multicast SOLICIT message with a prefix length hint based on a number of network segments associated with the apparatus. The apparatus receives a second multicast SOLICIT message with a prefix length hint, from a downstream router in a premises network. At the apparatus, the following are recorded: (i) an estimated prefix length associated with the second multicast SOLICIT message; and (ii) an interface associated with the second multicast SOLICIT message. At the apparatus, a first ADVERTISE message is received, and a REQUEST message is sent, both over the internet. The REQUEST message specifies a prefix length based on the number of network segments associated with the apparatus and the recorded estimated prefix length associated with the second multicast SOLICIT message. The apparatus sends a second ADVERTISE message advertising ability of the apparatus to delegate prefixes in accordance with the REQUEST message. | 12-13-2012 |
20130148653 | MECHANISM FOR ESTABLISHING REPUTATION IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - Traffic is obtained from a plurality of internet protocol version six addresses within a plurality of internet protocol version six blocks; and a first indication of inappropriate traffic is obtained from a first one of the addresses. Responsive thereto, a reputation score for a first given one of the blocks, containing the first one of the internet protocol version six addresses, is incremented by a first predetermined amount; and a reputation score for an adjacent block is incremented by a second predetermined amount which is less than the first predetermined amount. Traffic from the plurality of internet protocol version six addresses within the plurality of internet protocol version six blocks is passed or blocked in accordance with a policy based on the incremented reputation scores for the first block and adjacent block. Techniques for internet protocol version four (individual and network address translation aspects) are also provided. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151402 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT USING A MOBILE DEVICE FOR BILLING TO A SUBSCRIBER ACCOUNT - Systems and methods for electronic payment using a mobile device for billing to a subscriber account. A purchaser (also referred to herein as a “subscriber”) who has an account with a service provider for services unrelated to the purchase, engages a merchant in a transaction using a purchaser mobile device. The purchaser mobile device acquires purchase information to complete a purchase and unique purchaser identification information and communicates this information to a merchant mobile device. The merchant mobile device communicates the purchase information and the purchaser information along with unique merchant identification information to a service provider server. The service provider server interacts with the purchaser mobile device to authorize the purchase and bills a subscriber account associated with the purchaser mobile device upon a confirmation of the purchase. | 06-13-2013 |
20150067081 | MECHANISM FOR ESTABLISHING REPUTATION IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - Traffic is obtained from a plurality of internet protocol version six addresses within a plurality of internet protocol version six blocks; and a first indication of inappropriate traffic is obtained from a first one of the addresses. Responsive to the first indication of inappropriate traffic, a reputation score for a first given one of the blocks, containing the first one of addresses, is incremented by a first predetermined amount; and a reputation score for a second given one of the blocks, adjacent the first given one of the blocks, is incremented by a second predetermined amount which is less than the first predetermined amount. Traffic from the plurality of addresses within the plurality of blocks is passed or blocked in accordance with a policy based on the incremented reputation scores for the first and second given ones of the blocks. | 03-05-2015 |
Luke R. Howard, West Fork, AR US
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20110301232 | PROCESS OF EXTRACTING PROCYANIDINS BY ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS - A process of extracting procyanidins by alkaline hydrolysis. In particular, a procyanidin-containing material, pomace or residue is treated with an alkali, such as sodium or potassium hydroxide, for a predetermined amount of time and at a predetermined temperature to release procyanidins bound to polysaccharides and/or proteins of the cell wall or depolymerize polymeric procyanidins. After the procyanidins are released by alkaline hydrolysis, the extracts are acidified to obtain a pH level where the procyanidins do not degrade. The process of extracting procyanidins may be utilized to estimate the total amount of bound procyanidins in a plant material, enhance the bioavailability of beneficial procyanidins monomers and/or to treat the residue remaining after conventional solvent extraction for increased procyanidin extraction. | 12-08-2011 |
Mark Gilbeau Howard, Orinda, CA US
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20130080456 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING DATA ITEMS HAVING TIME OF LIFE INTERVALS - A data structure for storing items of information having a time of life includes a time of life interval for each item of information, and methods for using the same. The items of information are organized in a data structure having nodes and edges connecting the nodes. This data structure is preferably a directed acyclic graph structure. The data structure includes parent nodes and child nodes. The time of life interval specified for any child node generally is contained within the time interval specified for that child node's parent node, such that the data structure includes no child nodes with a time of life interval that falls outside of the time of life interval of its parent node. | 03-28-2013 |
20140164412 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING DATA ITEMS HAVING TIME OF LIFE INTERVALS - A data structure for storing items of information having a time of validity includes a validity interval for each item of information, and methods for making and using the same. The items of information are organized in a data structure having nodes and edges connecting the nodes. This data structure is preferably a directed acyclic graph structure. The data structure includes parent nodes and child nodes. The validity interval specified for any child node generally is contained within the validity interval specified for that child node's parent node, such that the data structure includes no child nodes with a validity interval that falls outside of the validity interval of its parent node. | 06-12-2014 |
Maurice Alan Howard, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20120158776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING, PROCESSING AND REPLAYING CONTENT - A system and method for capturing and replaying content is provided. The invention includes a base content source, a user system and resources. The invention provides for a knowledge embedding component to provide information associated with the base content. Further, a capturing component captures base content and/or information related to the base content for replay. The invention further provides for a personalization component to filter base content and/or information associated with base content based on a type of user, type of information, historical information and/or personal information. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael Alexander Howard, San Diego, CA US
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20110280133 | SCALABLE SCHEDULER ARCHITECTURE FOR CHANNEL DECODING - Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method for processing wireless communications. According to one aspect, a processing unit may receive a plurality of code blocks of a transport block and schedule the plurality of code blocks to be decoded in parallel with a plurality of decoders. Each decoder decodes at least one code block as an independent tasks. The processing unit further collects the decoded information bits from the plurality of decoders and forwards the collected decoded information bits for further processing. In one aspect, the processing unit includes an output agent to temporarily store the decoded information bits while waiting for all code blocks of the transport block to be decoded. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280185 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARALLEL DE-INTERLEAVING OF LTE INTERLEAVED DATA - A wireless communication signal in Long Term Evolution (LTE) may be interleaved in a manner which permits a partitioning of a received inter-column bit-reversed interleaved code block for improved de-interleaving. The code block may be divided into equal subportions which may be simultaneously de-interleaved both forward and backward, and in parallel with other subportions. An even number of subportions may be provided. Dividing a received code block in this manner may improve de-interleaving performance. | 11-17-2011 |
Michael Christopher Howard, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120076658 | ATTACHMENT STUD FOR A VARIABLE VANE ASSEMBLY OF A TURBINE COMPRESSOR - An attachment stud for a variable vane assembly is disclosed. The attachment stud may generally include a bottom segment, a middle segment, a top segment and a shoulder segment. The bottom segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to be secured to a synchronizing ring of the variable vane assembly. The middle segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to receive a rotational attachment device of the variable vane assembly. The shoulder segment may be disposed between the bottom segment and the middle segment. The top segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to receive a retaining device configured to rigidly attach the rotational attachment device to the attachment stud. | 03-29-2012 |
Nathaniel Howard, Plainfield, IL US
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20120294595 | Conveyor Oven with Varying Emitted Infrared Profiles - A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top. | 11-22-2012 |
20120294596 | Conveyor Oven with Adjustable Air Vents - A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295210 | Conveyor Oven with Removable Burner Screens - A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top. | 11-22-2012 |
Norman Howard US
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20120060359 | Method, System and Apparatus for Making Short Run Radio Frequency Identification Tags and Labels - The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be collocated with a manufacturer of consumer goods. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061473 | Method of Manufacturing a Radio Frequency Identification Device - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide a microchip attachment location and to selectively tune an antenna for a particular end use application. The cutting may be performed by a laser, die cutting, stamping or combinations thereof. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064307 | Foil Laminate Intermediate and Method of Manufacturing - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a metal foil laminate which may be used for example to produce an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide additional features for the intended end use of the product. The cutting may be performed by a laser either alone or in combinations with other cutting technologies. | 03-15-2012 |
Paul A. Howard, Reston, VA US
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20120291756 | Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine with Three Chambers - A two-stroke internal combustion engine is disclosed. Fuel efficiency is improved and extended over a wide power band by an inlet valve which controls the air charge. This inlet valve also varies the volume of the combustion chamber and thus maintains a constant compression ratio. A stoichiometric air/fuel mixture can be maintained at low power. An integrated positive displacement supercharger provides adequate air charge at all power levels and recovers compressor power from unused supercharged air. The capacity of the supercharger is reduced at low power level. An integrated secondary expansion chamber extends the power stroke by mixing combustion gases with ambient air for farther expansion and power production. The secondary expansion chamber allows simultaneous purging and charging of the combustion chamber. An alternate embodiment with opposed cylinders provides nearly continuous power. | 11-22-2012 |
Paula Marie Constance Howard, Indian Head Park, IL US
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20120225410 | Idea/process of combining a cross stitch / needlepoint / crewl design / pattern with hand painting the cloth / canvas as part of the pattern offered, or as an option, and also as a solution to repair an existing tapestry from stains or any type of damage - The purpose and process of combining cross stitch, needlepoint or crewel patterns with hand painting the cloth or canvas as part of the pattern designed and/or as a repair solution to a damaged tapestry. | 09-06-2012 |
Rachel Christner Howard, Chicago, IL US
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20130043324 | FLOW ADJUSTMENT ORIFICE SYSTEMS FOR FUEL NOZZLES - Flow adjustment orifice systems for fuel nozzles include a metering plate that connects to an air/fuel inlet end of a fuel nozzle and a plurality of metering orifices disposed about the metering plate that align with a plurality of air/fuel inlet orifices on the air/fuel inlet end of the fuel nozzle, wherein at least one of the plurality of metering orifices reduces an open cross-sectional area for at least one of the air/fuel inlet orifices. | 02-21-2013 |
Ric Howard, San Jose, CA US
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20120222038 | TASK DEFINITION FOR SPECIFYING RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS - Task definitions are used by a task scheduler and prioritizer to allocate task operations to a plurality of processing units. The task definition is an electronic record that specifies resources needed by, and other characteristics of, a task to be executed. Resources include types of processing nodes desired to execute the task, needed amount or rate of processing cycles, amount of memory capacity, number of registers, input/output ports, buffer sizes, etc. Characteristics of a task in clued maximum latency time, frequency of execution of a task, communication ports, and other characteristics. An examplary task definition language and syntax is described that uses constructs including order of attempted scheduling operations, percentage or amount of resources desired by different operations, handling of multiple executable images or modules, overlays, port aliases and other features. | 08-30-2012 |
Richie Howard, West Newton, AL US
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20130279742 | AUTOMATIC RECORD DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STOP ARM VIOLATION EVENT - An automatic record detection device and method for stop arm violation event, comprising: a plurality of image fetching units, to fetch external video signals; at least an analog-to-digital converter, to process said external video signal into digital data; a processor unit, to detect dynamic images of said digital data based on a set sensitivity value, when said set sensitivity value of said dynamic image of a violating vehicle fulfills an image block number, it determines said dynamic image to trigger a violation event, then generates said digital data based on said external video signal. As such, a user can search said dynamic images of said digital data by examining said triggered violation event, to find out license plate number of a violating vehicle, and sends it to an agency concerned for prosecution, thus saving enormous time and manpower in viewing and searching through said digital data. | 10-24-2013 |
Robert H. Howard, Coppell, TN US
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20120265576 | System and method of making sales calls - A database navigation system for navigation and use of sales target information in a database, wherein a salesperson navigates the database by logging into the secured system. Once logged in, the system displays a Leads Worksheet that lists the sales targets from the database assigned to that user and the name of a prospecting cycle that the user will follow with that target. The prospecting cycle includes several management-defined steps, which actions the user completes using the tools provided. The history of user interaction with target data creates metrics used by the salesperson and management to evaluate performance and generate performance reports. The database navigation system is essentially an automated “cold call” sales prospecting process. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert J. Howard, Walkersville, MD US
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20120080164 | Heat-Exchange Apparatus with Pontoon-based Fluid Distribution System - A pontoon that includes infrastructure for fluidically coupling a heat exchanger or heat exchanger module into each of the seawater and working-fluid distribution systems of an OTEC power generation system is provided. In some embodiments, a pontoon comprises: (1) a first passage for conveying seawater between a first port and a second port at which a heat exchanger module can be connected; and (2) a conduit and connectors for connecting the heat exchanger module and the working fluid circulation system—even while the heat exchanger module is submerged. In some embodiments, pontoons in accordance with the present invention enable heat exchangers or heat exchanger modules to be added or removed to an OTEC system without disrupting the operation of other heat exchangers or heat exchanger modules in use in the OTEC system. | 04-05-2012 |
20120125561 | Modular Heat-Exchange Apparatus - A heat exchanger module for thermally coupling a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The heat exchanger module comprises a plurality of heat exchangers, each of which is fluidically coupled to a common seawater inlet and a common seawater outlet. | 05-24-2012 |
Sam Howard, Oxford, MI US
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20130133231 | SHOE WITH INTEGRAL PUMP - A shoe, such as an athletic shoe, includes a pump assembly integral therewith. The pump assembly includes a pump which produces a stream of pressurized air and a delivery assembly which operates to deliver the stream of pressurized air to an end use location exterior of the shoe. The shoe may comprise an athletic shoe and may be utilized to inflate sports balls such as basketballs, footballs, and volleyballs. | 05-30-2013 |
Sara Howard, Roxbury, CT US
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20120228891 | Apparatus and Method for Docking a Boat - A mooring tube with a rope slidingly held within the bore of the tube and configured to form an adjustable circumference capture loop held at one end of the tube and being capable of engaging and tightening around a mooring post or deck cleat by a person on a boat for aid in docking and mooring the boat is presented. In some embodiments the tube has an adjustable length to hold the capture loop extended a distance from the end of the tube. In some embodiments boating accessory implements may be attached to the end of the mooring tube. | 09-13-2012 |
Simon Howard, Toronto CA
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20100222048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVISIONING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE UPGRADES - There is disclosed a system and method for provisioning mobile communication device upgrades. In an embodiment, the method comprises: providing an automated web service device management interface (“WSDMI”) accessible to one or more carriers; adapting a supplier provisioning system to receive via the WSDMI one or more upgrade requests from the one or more carriers; adapting the supplier provisioning system to respond via the WSDMI to the one or more upgrade requests from the one or more carriers; and adapting the supplier provisioning system to execute one or more device upgrades on one or more supplier provisioning system connected devices. In an embodiment, the receiving and responding via the WSDMI is based on SOAP encoded XML messages. | 09-02-2010 |
Stephen James Howard, Port Moody CA
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20110026658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLASMA COMPRESSION WITH RECYCLING OF PROJECTILES - Embodiments of systems and methods for compressing plasma are disclosed in which plasma can be compressed by impact of a projectile on a magnetized plasma in a liquid metal cavity. The projectile can melt in the liquid metal cavity, and liquid metal may be recycled to form new projectiles. | 02-03-2011 |
20110243292 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLASMA COMPRESSION WITH RECYCLING OF PROJECTILES - Embodiments of systems and methods for compressing plasma are disclosed in which plasma can be compressed by impact of a projectile on a magnetized plasma in a liquid metal cavity. The projectile can melt in the liquid metal cavity, and liquid metal may be recycled to form new projectiles. | 10-06-2011 |
20150036777 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLASMA COMPRESSION WITH RECYCLING OF PROJECTILES - Embodiments of systems and methods for compressing plasma are disclosed in which plasma can be compressed by impact of a projectile on a magnetized plasma in a liquid metal cavity. The projectile can melt in the liquid metal cavity, and liquid metal may be recycled to form new projectiles. | 02-05-2015 |
Steven C. Howard US
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20110251674 | EXPANDABLE SLIDE AND LOCK STENT - An expandable slide and lock stent comprises a tubular member that can be expanded from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The tubular member can comprise a reversing helical backbone and at least one rail member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. The backbone can have at least one engagement element that can be configured to receive a rail member to form the tubular member. In some embodiments, the reversing helical backbone can comprise a plurality of discrete segments having a variable profile and/or wave form. | 10-13-2011 |
Tom Patrick Howard, County Clare IE
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20090126541 | Cutting Method - A cutting tool component which has an ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material bonded to a cemented carbide substrate. The ultra-thin layer of ultra-hard material has a thickness of no greater than 0.2 mm. This cutting tool is used to cut workpieces under roughing and/or interrupted cut conditions. Where the workpiece is a wood product or wood composite the invention extends to cutting such workpieces in general. The ultra-hard material is preferably PCD or PCBN. | 05-21-2009 |
20090148249 | PCBN Cutting Tool Components - A cutting tool component ( | 06-11-2009 |
William E. Howard, Richmond, VT US
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20120167701 | LOADING MACHINE FOR FEEDING A RECEIVER - A loading machine for feeding a receiver includes, but is not limited to, a drum cam that is configured to rotate. The drum cam includes, but is not limited to, a first cam path, and a second cam path. A rammer subassembly is positioned proximate the drum cam. The rammer subassembly includes, but is not limited to, a first member that is configured to engage the first cam path and to move longitudinally with respect to the drum cam upon a rotation of the drum cam, and a second member that is configured to telescopically engage the first member and further configured to engage the second cam path and telescopically move with respect to the first member upon the rotation of the drum cam. | 07-05-2012 |
20140109703 | LOADING MACHINE FOR FEEDING A RECEIVER - A loading machine includes a drum cam configured to rotate and having a cam path. A first track is positioned proximate the drum cam. A rammer subassembly is engaged with the drum cam and the first track. The rammer subassembly is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position as the drum cam rotates. The rammer subassembly has a first rammer section engaged with the cam path and configured to move longitudinally during rotation of the drum cam. The first rammer section includes a first gear engaged with the first track such that longitudinal movement of the first rammer section causes rotation of the first gear. A second rammer section is telescopically coupled with the first rammer section and is engaged with the first gear such that rotation of the first gear causes the second rammer section to telescopically move with respect to the first rammer section. | 04-24-2014 |