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Richard Alan Altes, La Jolla, CA US
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20090066562 | Beam phase modulation for improved synthetic aperture detection and estimation - Phase modulated beam patterns are substituted for the constant-phase versions that have been used in prior synthetic aperture systems. Relative movement between a radar/sonar/ultrasound platform and a point target causes a sequence of echoes from the point target to be phase and amplitude modulated by the beam pattern, as well as by the usual quadratic phase variation caused by range changes. Azimuth, range rate, and azimuth rate estimation, as well as detection in clutter, are substantially improved by appropriate beam pattern phase modulation, which is applied to the transmitter and/or receiver beam patterns. Phase modulated beam patterns are synthesized with array element weighting functions that are designed for high ambiguity function peak-to-sidelobe level, reduction of unwanted ambiguity ridge lines, and adequate spatial sampling. Two dimensional beam pattern phase modulation is useful when the relative motion between a transmit-receive array and multiple targets has both azimuth and elevation components. | 03-12-2009 |
Richard Alan Arett, Plymouth, MN US
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20100133297 | FLUID CONTAINER HAVING AN ADDITIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A fluid container for dispensing a first fluid and a consumable additive. The fluid container includes a first chamber for containing a first fluid and an additive dispensing system. The first chamber is configured such that the first fluid may be dispensed from the first chamber. The additive dispensing system selectively operable to dispense an amount of additive and is not in fluid communication with the first chamber. | 06-03-2010 |
20150069088 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN ADDITIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A cartridge for selectively dispensing an additive to water that includes a housing, a bladder disposed within the housing, and a pump connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the bladder. The bladder is configured to contain a consumable additive such as a flavor, for water. The pump is operable to selectively dispense an amount of the additive into water. The cartridge may be connected to a water filtration system such that the cartridge may dispense the additive into filtered water. | 03-12-2015 |
Richard Alan Cepulonis, Bloomingdale, NJ US
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20150040328 | Lost and abandoned fishing tackle recovery system - A recovery device comprising a pole with a handle to which length extensions may be mounted. Two top attachments. One for recovering tackle from trees having two longitudinal square shafts with magnets attached to their upper face; said shafts bending vertically toward a square attachment front side with magnets attached to the face thereof with razor points at the tips; a flashlight mounted on its underbelly and a back attachment mounted horizontally having a fibrous sheet for securing tackle during retrieval. A second underwater attachment comprising a stem with the top of the stem having a vertical round shaft protruding from its center; a magnet mounted on the bottom side of said vertical face of the round shaft extending from the face of the shaft rearward along the bottom side, with a magnet mounted on the front face and a split ring attached to the top of the face extending vertically. | 02-12-2015 |
Richard Alan Collins, Midlothian, VA US
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20160001948 | PACKAGING SYSTEM, SLEEVE AND SLIDE CARD - A primary package ( | 01-07-2016 |
Richard Alan Dankovic, Lexington, OH US
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20130187496 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL HOUSING FOR A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - An apparatus and method for connecting an electrical cable having multiple conductors to a submersible pump. A terminal housing defines at least one bore for sealingly engaging a sealing element through which the electrical cable passes. The first sealing element engages the outer jacket of the electrical cable. A gland secured to the terminal housing urges the first sealing element into sealing contact with the terminal housing bore. A second sealing element carried by the housing includes bores for receiving the individual conductors. A pressing element urges the second element into sealing engagement with the terminal housing and the outside surfaces of the conductors. Each individual conductor of a cable terminates in a connector that is releasably connectable to a corresponding mating connector in the submersible pump. The connectors are inter-engageable to form a unitary connector that is easily released from the wiring in the submersible pump. | 07-25-2013 |
Richard Alan Darnold, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150051743 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WATER FLOW - The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems. | 02-19-2015 |
Richard Alan Davis, Plano, TX US
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20090237090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING CHARACTERISTICS OF INTEGRATED RELATIVE HUMIDITY SENSOR - A method and system for adjusting characteristics of a relative humidity sensor in order to achieve a desired value of accuracy is presented. A relative humidity sensor, charge balance circuit include a series of sensing capacitors Cx | 09-24-2009 |
20090288492 | MEDIA ISOLATED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH CAP - A differential pressure sensor includes two pressure ports for allowing media to pass into contact with both the top and bottom sides of the diaphragm. A silicon pressure sensor die can be attached between the pressure ports using die attach materials for sensing a differential pressure between the media to evaluate media differential pressure. A cap with an opening can be placed on topside of a diaphragm formed in the silicon pressure die. The silicon pressure die can include die bond pads that can be electrically connected to the diaphragm to output electrical signals. The cap can seal the die bond pads from the harsh media and route the electrical signals therein. Media can pass through the opening in the cap such that a media path to the top of the diaphragm is not exposed to the die bond pads of the silicon pressure die to ensure long-term sensor reliability. | 11-26-2009 |
20100122580 | FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity. | 05-20-2010 |
20100212434 | FLOW SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH MEDIA ISOLATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - A flow sensor apparatus that utilizes a pressure sensor with media isolated electrical connections. A cap can be attached to topside of the pressure sensor over a diaphragm to protect bond pads and wire bonds from a fluid media. A flow channel can be etched on the cap with an opening and exit on the sides of the cap so that liquid can flow through the flow channel. An inlet port and an outlet port can be attached to the channel's opening and exit to allow for fluid flow over the diaphragm. The flow channel creates a larger pressure over portions of the diaphragm that increases the deflection of the diaphragm, which increases an output signal of the pressure sensor. V-grooves can be created on two sides of the pressure sensor and in the cap to create the channel for the fluid in and out of the cap's cavity. | 08-26-2010 |
20110252882 | ROBUST SENSOR WITH TOP CAP - A robust sensor, such as a robust flow sensor or pressure sensor, is provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a robust flow sensor includes one or more flow sensor components secured relative to a membrane, and a substrate for supporting the membrane. In some cases, the one or more flow sensor components may be substantially thermally isolated from the substrate by the membrane. One or more wire bond pads may be situated adjacent to a first side of the substrate and may be provided for communicating signals relative to the one or more flow sensor components. A top cap may be situated adjacent to the first side of the substrate and secured relative to the substrate. The top cap may define at least part of a fluid inlet and/or an outlet of the flow sensor assembly, and may at least partially define a flow channel that extends from the inlet, past at least one of the one or more flow sensor components, and out the outlet of the flow sensor assembly. The top cap may be structured and attached relative to the first side of the substrate such that the one or more wire bond pads are not exposed to a fluid in the flow channel, but are accessible for electrical connection to an external device. While a flow sensor is used as an example, it is contemplated that any suitable sensor may be used, as desired. | 10-20-2011 |
20120144921 | INCREASED SENSOR DIE ADHESION - Methods and devices for adhesively bonding a sensor die to a substrate are described. In some cases, a sensor assembly may include a pressure sensor die mounted to a substrate with an adhesive. The pressure sensor die may be fabricated to include a back-side having one or more adhesion features (e.g. recesses or indentations), which increase the surface area of the pressure sensor die that is in contact with the adhesive, to thereby increase the adhesion force therebetween. In some cases, the one or more adhesion features may define a non-planar interface between the pressure sensor die and the adhesive which, in some instances, may reduce the formation and/or propagation of cracks in the adhesive, which also may help increase the adhesion force therebetween. | 06-14-2012 |
Richard Alan Demmin, Highland Park, NJ US
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20130161234 | Alkali Metal Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils with Enhanced Removal of Coke Products - Hydrocarbon feedstreams are desulfurized using an alkali metal reagent, optionally in the presence of hydrogen. Improved control over reaction conditions can be achieved in part by controlling the particle size of the alkali metal salt and by using multiple desulfurization reactors. The processes herein allow a simple and effective method for removing the majority of coke formed in the alkali metal reagent reactions with the hydrocarbon feedstreams. This makes it cost effective to run such processes at higher severities (which result in higher coke production) thereby resulting in increased amounts of valuable converted hydrocarbon product yields. The process improvements herein may also be used to increase total throughput through a unit due to the ability to effectively manage higher coke content in the reaction products. | 06-27-2013 |
Richard Alan Dunipace, Highland Village, TX US
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20130088902 | PROPORTIONAL BIAS SWITCH DRIVER CIRCUIT - A switch bias system is provided that includes a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) switch comprising a base, emitter, and collector; a current sense circuit coupled to the emitter, the current sense circuit configured to sense current flow through the emitter of the BJT switch; and a proportional bias circuit configured to generate a bias current to the base of the BJT switch, the bias current set to a fixed proportion of the sensed current flow through the emitter of the BJT switch. | 04-11-2013 |
20140035627 | SiC Proportional Bias Switch Driver Circuit with Current Transformer - A switch bias system is provided that includes a silicon on carbide (SiC) bipolar junction transistor (BJT) switch comprising a base, emitter, and collector; an energy storage circuit coupled to the collector of the SiC BJT switch, the energy storage circuit supplying current flow to the collector of the SiC BJT switch; a current transformer circuit coupled to the emitter, the current transformer circuit configured to sense current flow through the emitter of the SiC BJT switch; and a proportional bias circuit configured to generate a bias current to the base of the SiC BJT switch, the bias current set to a proportion of the sensed current flow through the emitter of the SiC BJT switch. | 02-06-2014 |
Richard Alan Edrich, Denver, CO US
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20110136646 | Multi-Unit Blood Processor And Bag Set with Asymmetric Manifold - An apparatus for separating at least two discrete volumes of a composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component, comprising an asymmetrical junction or manifold in the blood bag and tubing set inhibits errors when the bags and tubes are loaded into the device. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136650 | Multi-Unit Blood Processor With Progressively Centered Chambers - An apparatus for separating at least two discrete volumes of a composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component, comprising a well provided on a rotor near the axis of rotation for receiving a relatively rare blood component, such as mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), or for receiving a fluid that can be used multiple times, such as a washing solution. The well is placed radially outwardly from the axis of rotation and radially inwardly from cavity, which receives bags containing blood or another biologic fluid. The well is placed in a low centrifugal force region relative to the position of the cavity. | 06-09-2011 |
20140016883 | HYBRID BLOOD COMPONENT STORAGE BAG AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH BAG - A hybrid blood component storage bag having one side of the bag with a greater permeability than another side of the bag and the method of making such bag. | 01-16-2014 |
Richard Alan Ewing, Jr., Renton, WA US
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20110291945 | User Interface with Z-Axis Interaction - A user interface presents a plurality of items configured as a stack in a display of a device. The stack is scrollable in a direction oblique to a plane of the display for successively viewing the items in the stack. Some implementations provide for control of the user interface based on input from a finger position sensor or a slider. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291946 | TOUCHPAD INTERACTION - Techniques utilizing a rear-facing touch panel are described for implementing user interfaces in a handheld device. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291956 | HIERARCHICAL TOUCHPAD INTERACTION - Techniques utilizing a hierarchically-arranged touchpad in conjunction with different types of user interfaces are described. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292268 | MULTI-REGION TOUCHPAD DEVICE - Techniques utilizing a multi-region touch panel are described for implementing user interfaces in various types of devices. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294489 | Device with Multidirectional Control for Selecting Actions to Perform on a Telecommunication Device - An electronic device and a telecommunication device that are locally connected and methods of utilizing those devices are described herein. The electronic device detects a pattern or duration of user interactions with a multidirectional control of the electronic device. Based on the pattern or duration and association data mapping patterns or durations to commands, the electronic device selects a command and then transmits the command to the telecommunication device. The telecommunication device enables a user to associate actions to be performed by the telecommunication device with patterns or durations of user interaction with the multidirectional control. Also, the telecommunication device receives a signal from the electronic device that is recognized as a command to perform an action, the recognition being based on association data mapping the signal to a pattern or duration of user interaction. The telecommunication device then performs the action. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296351 | User Interface with Z-axis Interaction and Multiple Stacks - A user interface presents a plurality of items configured as a stack in a display of a device. The stack is scrollable in a direction oblique to a plane of the display for successively viewing the items in the stack. Some implementations provide multiple stacks of items laterally navigable into a viewable area of the display. | 12-01-2011 |
Richard Alan Fahnline, Evergreen, CO US
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20090197501 | Bathtub whirlpool toy - A bathtub whirlpool toy and educational device has a bottom and gasket designed to allow the device to fit over the drain of a household fixture such as a bathtub or sink. The device has a generally cylindrical interior space having inlet slots set at an angle, so that water entering the interior from the bath will begin to rotate immediately. A central outlet leads to a recuperation chamber having an offset recuperation chamber outlet allowing the recuperation chamber outlet to sit directly over a bathtub drain. The recuperation chamber may have a plurality of vanes/fins designed to reduce water circulation and increase water flow. An adapter may allow the user to alter the size and shape of the interior space outlet aperture, and may be fixable in place or movable during use so as to allow the user to alter the vortex/whirlpool dynamically. | 08-06-2009 |
20110217899 | WHIRLPOOL TOY - A whirlpool toy for use in a partially enclosed household fixture having water therein and having a drain. An example of the whirlpool toy comprises a generally cylindrical body having a generally cylindrical upper chamber, the body having a top allowing a clear view of the upper chamber and at least one generally vertical side wall. A first outlet aperture is formed in a bottom of the upper chamber, located near a center of the bottom of the upper chamber. A lower chamber is connected to the upper chamber by the first outlet aperture, and has an open bottom offering a flow connection to the exterior of the device. The lower chamber extends beyond and is offset from the upper chamber. At least one inlet slot extends vertically up a portion of the at least one generally vertical side wall. A third chamber may be connected above the lower chamber offset to allow for the removal of objects drawn down into the lower chamber. | 09-08-2011 |
20140090493 | GYROSCOPE DEVICE - A gyroscope device and method are disclosed. An example of the gyroscope device includes a gyroscope element and a frame. A drive element for spinning the gyroscope element which also results in torque on the frame parallel to an axis of rotation of the gyroscope. A first torque application element is mounted on the frame to counter torque produced by the drive element to subsequently restrict the frame from freely rotating in a direction counter to the gyroscope element. A second torque application element imposes a torque on the frame perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the gyroscope element to tilt the axis of the gyroscope and effect direction of motion. | 04-03-2014 |
Richard Alan Fiedotin, San Mateo, CA US
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20090089392 | Method and System for Providing Current Industry Specific Data to Physicians - The present invention provides physicians access to formulary data as well as important clinical and practice management information at the point of care on easy-to-use handheld electronic devices. The invention also provides a method for distributing medical data to medical personnel. The method comprises the steps of storing medical data in a database and periodically communicating selected medical data between the database and an electronic device to establish a medical data distribution system subsidized by sponsoring entities. The invention also provides a computer readable memory storing executable instructions for execution by a computer system such that the computer system functions in a specified manner. The instructions comprise instructions for storing medical data in a database, and instructions for periodically communicating selected medical data between the database and an electronic device to establish a medical data distribution system subsidized by sponsoring entities. | 04-02-2009 |
20100082373 | Method for Renewing Medical Prescriptions - The invention provides a method for renewing a prescription for a pharmaceutical via an electronic network. A renewal request is generated for a renewal of a prior prescription. The request is transmitted to a prescriber for review and authorization. Once an authorized renewal prescription is received from the prescriber, a dispenser is notified to fill the renewal prescription. | 04-01-2010 |
20110119091 | Method for Generating and Transmitting Prescription Renewal Request Information - A method for providing prescription renewal request information via an electronic network. Upon receiving a request from a client for renewal request information for a particular prescriber, a report is generated containing the requested renewal request information and transmitted to the client. The transmitted report allows the client to easily review renewal request information and helps the client to manage appointments with patients whom the prescriber wishes to see. Depending on the client request, the transmitted report may be an “active renewals” page containing renewal request information regarding renewal requests that the prescriber has not reviewed, an “archived renewals” page containing renewed request information regarding renewal requests that the prescriber has reviewed, an “appointment” page containing renewal request information regarding patients with whom the prescriber wishes to make an appointment, or a “prescription detail” page containing detailed renewal request information regarding a particular renewal request. | 05-19-2011 |
Richard Alan Fox, Crawley AU
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20150099011 | INACTIVATION OF PAPILLOMAVIRUS - A method of treating early papillomavirus infection of an orifice of a human or animal body including any canal associated with an orifice, comprising applying a viral inactivation agent to the orifice and/or canal in an amount effective to inactivate a portion of the virus infecting the orifice or canal. Apparatus is also disclosed. | 04-09-2015 |
Richard Alan Galatioto, Cary, NC US
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20080279200 | User Sensitive Filtering of Network Application Layer Resources - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving authorization data at a local node of a network. The authorization data indicates a particular network address of a different node in the network and an authenticated user ID of a user of the different node. Resource profile data is retrieved based on the user ID. The resource profile data indicates all application layer resources on the network that the user is allowed to access. The particular network address is associated at the local node with the resource profile data for the user. A request from the particular network address for a requested application layer resource on the network is blocked based on the resource profile data associated with the particular network address. | 11-13-2008 |
20120227093 | USER SENSITIVE FILTERING OF NETWORK APPLICATION LAYER RESOURCES - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving authorization data at a local node of a network. The authorization data indicates a particular network address of a different node in the network and an authenticated user ID of a user of the different node. Resource profile data is retrieved based on the user ID. The resource profile data indicates all application layer resources on the network that the user is allowed to access. The particular network address is associated at the local node with the resource profile data for the user. A request from the particular network address for a requested application layer resource on the network is blocked based on the resource profile data associated with the particular network address. | 09-06-2012 |
Richard Alan Hadsall, Sr., Miramar, FL US
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20110109434 | TRACKING PASSENGERS ON CRUISE SHIPS - Systems and procedures for tracking the locations of passengers on a vessel are provided. Example systems may include a portable tag configured to be assigned to a passenger, the tag encoded with a tag identifier; a plurality of tag readers configured to be positioned at predetermined locations on a vessel, each tag reader configured to read the tag identifier of the tag when the tag reader receives a signal from the tag; a tracking component configured to communicate with the tag readers, the tracking component configured to receive, from a detecting tag reader, an indication that the signal has been received from the tag, the tracking component configured to determine a detected location of the tag based at least in part on the predetermined location of the detecting tag reader; and a notification component configured to send towards a user device, a notification including the detected location. | 05-12-2011 |
Richard Alan Hadsall, Sr., Pinecrest, FL US
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20130076567 | DUAL ANTENNA TRANSFER SWITCH SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system, methods, and apparatus for dual antenna transfer switching are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a dual antenna system includes antennas, antenna control units, a transfer switch, and a modem. For example, the transfer switch may transfer a connection between antennas based on changing satellite visibility, upon entering a preprogrammed blockage zone or an unexpected loss of satellite visibility. The transfer switch may receive GPS data from an external GPS unit and/or the antenna control units and buffer the GPS data to a modem. The transfer switch may provide a modem receive-lock signal to retarget a line of sight. The transfer switch may transfer the connection between the antennas based on satellite visibility including signal reception quality and/or a modem receive-lock status. The transfer switch may, based on a difference in antenna uplink transmission power, attenuate a higher power antenna to be balanced with a lower power antenna. | 03-28-2013 |
Richard Alan Hamersley, Buda, TX US
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20080301422 | Method and Apparatus for Remote BIOS Configuration Control - Apparatus and methods for remotely configuring a computer BIOS of a testing computer system are provided. In one aspect, a method of testing is provided that includes establishing an interface between a first computer system and a second computer system. The second computer system includes a computer readable storage device that has a BIOS and a first set of BIOS configuration settings. The first set of BIOS configuration settings is adapted to a first device under test. At least one instruction is sent from the first computer system to the second computer system to enable the second computer system to select a second set of BIOS configuration settings adapted to a second device under test having different electronic characteristics than the first device under test. An electrical test is performed on the second device under test using the second computer system and the second set of BIOS configuration settings. | 12-04-2008 |
Richard Alan Herms, Loomis, CA US
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20100277915 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY PANEL - A multi-panel electronic display for use on a structure, comprising a frame removably attached to the structure in such a way as to encounter a natural airflow, a plurality of individual panels mounted on the frame, each panel comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side comprising a plurality of light sources, wherein each individual panel works with other individual panels to display an image, and a printed circuit on the second side of more than one of the individual panels of the multi-panel electronic display and in thermally conductive communication with the frame such that heat generated by electronic components on the circuit board is dissipated within the frame and such that the frame is cooled by the natural airflow. The frame may be corrugated to facilitate dissipation of the heat and create space for electrical wiring, and thermally conductive pads may be inserted between the circuit board and the frame to further dissipate heat. A 12 volt, 24 volt, or greater power source can be stepped down to 5 volts on the panel itself, outside the structure, to minimize holes needed in the walls of the structure. | 11-04-2010 |
Richard Alan Holzmacher, Springfield, IL US
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20100182017 | DRIVE BY WIRE NON-CONTACT CAPACITIVE THROTTLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A drive-by-wire non-contact capacitive throttle control apparatus and method of forming the same. A capacitive position sensor is provided, which includes a stationary electrode and a rotatable electrode. The rotatable electrode can be attached to a throttle lever such that the rotatable electrode rotates as the throttle lever rotates. The capacitance between the rotatable electrode and the stationary electrode varies with the position of the throttle lever. The position of the throttle lever can be measured by measuring the capacitance between the electrodes and a signal can be generated based on the sensed position. The signal can be electrically transmitted to an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) utilizing one or more electrical wires. The signal can be sent in the form of a varying voltage, which in turn controls the throttle of a vehicle. | 07-22-2010 |
Richard Alan Kwiat, Boulder, CO US
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20110099049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN ELECTRONIC INTERACTIVE CALL SHEET - A system and method for the generation and distribution of an electronic call sheet. The method includes receiving geographic information for a shoot location, and a date for when a production shoot will be held at the shoot location. A user selected location parameter is determined that is associated with the geographic information. One or more listings are accessed from a directory for at least one category of information. The accessing of listings is based on the geographic information, the user selected location parameter, and the date. The directory includes a listing of entities providing products or services relevant to the production industry. The listing are presented to a user for selection, whereupon a selection of the one or more listings is received. Information related to the selection is included into an entry that is incorporated into a call sheet associated with the production shoot. | 04-28-2011 |
20110099119 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUSHING NOTIFICATIONS OF POSTINGS - A system and method for the generation and distribution of a job notification The method includes receiving geographic information for a shoot location. A job posting is generated that is associated with a production shoot held at the shoot location on a particular date. A user selected search parameter is determined that is associated with the geographic information. One or more listings are accessed from a directory of listings, each of which corresponds to an entity providing products or services related to the job posting. The accessing of listings is based on the geographic information and the user selected search parameter. A notification of the job posting is generated and pushed to one or more network access devices associated with the one or more listings. | 04-28-2011 |
Richard Alan Mareno, Redmond, WA US
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20130080603 | Fault Tolerant External Application Server - A fault tolerant external application server. The external application server is a web based system that allows a user of a client computing device to work with a file over a network via a general client application communicating with a host. The host brokers the functionality and provides a platform for interacting with the external application server. The external application server is implemented as a server farm. A fault tolerant farm system combines latent configuration replication between farm members, interchangeable farm members, and optional health monitoring to allow the external application server farm to provide on-the-fly configuration while maintaining full functionality without requiring a real time state management database. | 03-28-2013 |
Richard Alan Moffitt, Jr., Marion, IA US
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20160082458 | Apparatus And Method For Coating Particulate Material - A method and apparatus are defined for coating a particulate material. The apparatus includes a mixer having a mixing chamber. A quantity of particulate material is fed into an inlet of the mixing chamber. An agitator is provided for mixing and conveying the particulate material. A feed system is also provided for delivery of a coating into the mixing chamber. The coating is delivered as an atomized spray directed at the mixing particulate material within the mixing chamber. A controller is provided for adjusting the flow of the coating into the mixing chamber based on the volumetric feed rate of the particulate material. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083651 | Apparatus And Method For Coating Particulate Material - In a method of treating a particulate landscaping material, the material is fed into a mixing chamber and an additive mixture including a functional additive and a carrier is delivered to spray nozzles within the mixing chamber. At least one of the spray nozzles is operated to direct an atomized spray into the mixing chamber. The material is agitated within the mixing chamber during and/or after directing the atomized spray into the mixing chamber. The material is then conveyed with the additive mixture applied thereto to a mixing chamber outlet. During these steps, a volumetric flow rate of the particulate landscape material through the mixing chamber is intermittently determined. The determined volumetric flow rate is intermittently compared to a predetermined target flow rate of the particulate landscape material. Based on this comparison, the volumetric flow rate of the particulate landscape material through the mixing chamber is adjusted. | 03-24-2016 |
Richard Alan Morris, Pensacola, FL US
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20140339164 | HIGH THROUGHPUT MEMBRANE - Membranes having first and second porous portions, wherein the first portion has a more open pore structure than the second portion, wherein the first porous portion includes pores prepared by removing introduced particles, as well as methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339165 | HIGH THROUGHPUT MEMBRANE WITH ROUGH SURFACE - Membranes having a single layer comprising first and second porous portions, wherein the first portion has a more open pore structure than the second portion, wherein the first porous portion includes a surface prepared by removing introduced particles, as well as methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed | 11-20-2014 |
Richard Alan Mrozowicz, Granite City, IL US
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20160060532 | BURN PROFILES FOR COKE OPERATIONS - The present technology is generally directed to systems and methods for optimizing the burn profiles for coke ovens, such as horizontal heat recovery ovens. In various embodiments the burn profile is at least partially optimized by controlling air distribution in the coke oven. In some embodiments, the air distribution is controlled according to temperature readings in the coke oven. In particular embodiments, the system monitors the crown temperature of the coke oven. After the crown reaches a particular temperature range the flow of volatile matter is transferred to the sole flue to increase sole flue temperatures throughout the coking cycle. Embodiments of the present technology include an air distribution system having a plurality of crown air inlets positioned above the oven floor. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING COKE PLANT OPERATION AND OUTPUT - The present technology is generally directed to methods of increasing coal processing rates for coke ovens. In various embodiments, the present technology is applied to methods of coking relatively small coal charges over relatively short time periods, resulting in an increase in coal processing rate. In some embodiments, a coal charging system includes a charging head having opposing wings that extend outwardly and forwardly from the charging head, leaving an open pathway through which coal may be directed toward side edges of the coal bed. In other embodiments, an extrusion plate is positioned on a rearward face of the charging head and oriented to engage and compress coal as the coal is charged along a length of the coking oven. In other embodiments, a false door system includes a false door that is vertically oriented to maximize an amount of coal being charged into the oven. | 03-03-2016 |
Richard Alan Neifeld, Fairfax, VA US
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20140077501 | FLUID FLOW ENERGY CONVERTER - A novel oscillator comprises a curved sheet structure. The curved sheet structure comprises a curved sheet and a tensioner. The curved sheet structure oscillates when the tensioner of the curved sheet structure is extended between two rigidly or semi rigidly fixed points and the curved sheet structure is exposed to a fluid flow. The oscillation results in oscillating tension in the tensioner and oscillating motion of the tensioner in directions perpendicular and parallel to the direction of fluid flow. Energy conversion devices to couple the energy out of the oscillator include a coupling in line with the tensioner and a coupling generally perpendicular to the extension of the tensioner. | 03-20-2014 |
Richard Alan Peters, Ii, Nashville, TN US
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20110063417 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF STEREO IMAGES - A method and system to enable a computer to estimate calibration parameters autonomously so that accurate stereopsis can be performed. The present invention automatically calibrates two or more cameras with unknown parameters with respect to a robot or robotic appendage (e.g., articulated robot arm) with a light source that can be turned on and off at one end. A pair of cameras (e.g., digital cameras) are positioned and aimed so as to give stereoptic coverage of the robot's workspace. The procedure determines the positions and orientations of the pair of cameras with respect to a robot (i.e., exterior orientations) and the focal lengths, optical centers, and distortion coefficients of each camera (i.e., intrinsic parameters) automatically from a set of known positions of the robot arm, and a set of images from the right and left cameras of the robot arm in each position as the light is turned on and off. | 03-17-2011 |
Richard Alan Phillips, Dublin, CA US
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20160125667 | ANALYTIC SEQUENCING FOR RUN-TIME EXECUTION OF AIRCRAFT DATA - In one aspect, the invention relates to a fleet management system | 05-05-2016 |
Richard Alan Portune, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100117672 | PROBE TIP TO DEVICE PAD ALIGNMENT IN OBSCURED VIEW PROBING APPLICATIONS - A method of performing alignment of an array of probe tips of a probe card to corresponding contact pads for wafer probing applications by performing the steps of: obtaining a backside image of the wafer; overlaying a mapping of the contact pads over the backside image; selecting contact pads as landing points; obtaining an image of the probe tips array; comparing the landing points to corresponding positions of probe tips; and, if the positions of probe tips are not aligned with the landing point, rotating the probe card to align the positions of probe tips to the landing points. | 05-13-2010 |
Richard Alan Proeschel, Medina, OH US
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20100218930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention generally relates to various types and/or structures of heat exchangers and to methods of making and/or using such heat exchangers. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a system and method for constructing a microchannel gas-to-working fluid heat exchanger. In another embodiment, there is disclosed a power generation cycle that employs a heat exchanger that serves as a regenerative heat exchanger. | 09-02-2010 |
Richard Alan Rehkugler, Fairport, NY US
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20090136698 | Polymer Films and Methods of Producing and Using Such Films - Multi-layer films particularly suited for packaging applications, including a core layer, a tie layer made from at least 10 wt % of a first polymer and a service layer, wherein the tie layer is a sealable layer and may provide a hermetic seal when sealed to itself. The films of this invention may be suitable for use in preparing hermetically sealed packages. Optionally, the multi-layer film may have a skin layer and/or a second skin layer. Embodiments may have the advantage of improved seal strength, hermeticity, hot tack, reduced-temperature sealability, and improved packaging machine operating speed. | 05-28-2009 |
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Richard Alan Smith, Ei Dorado Hills, CA US
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20130170323 | Method and System for Audio Detector Mode Activation - An acoustic detector comprises an acoustic sensor for receiving an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal selectively comprises a test sound with an encoded pattern indicative of the select mode. A controller is operatively associated with the acoustic sensor for analyzing the received acoustic signal to determine if the encoded pattern is present, changing a mode of operation if the encoded pattern is present, and selectively adjusting the operation of the acoustic detector based upon the received acoustic signal if mode is changed. | 07-04-2013 |
Richard Alan Smith, Bend, OR US
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20140313028 | System and Method for Storing and Monitoring Events at Security Devices - An alarm or intrusion monitoring system includes a plurality of detectors which communicate with a displaced control element. Various of the detectors include local storage circuitry wherein detected conditions or events are recorded along with a time indicator. Recorded events and respective times of occurrence can be downloaded to the control element for evaluation. Detected conditions or events can include system conditions, such as faults or detector off-line indicators, as well as various intrusion or environmental-type incidents such as smoke, gas, temperature or fire. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard Alan Smith, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20120288102 | Highly Directional Glassbreak Detector - A glassbreak detector first and second different audio transducers. One transducer is omnidirectional. The other is highly directional. Control circuitry processes signals from both transducers and determines if a glassbreakage profile is present. | 11-15-2012 |
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20130076506 | System and Method for Testing and Calibrating Audio Detector and Other Sensing and Communications Devices - A glass break detector can be tested using a smart phone and a downloaded test application. The recommended test procedure can be implemented by interacting with the phone and the executing application. The phone can emit a selected audio test signal to which the detector can respond. Advantageously, the installer does not need to read a test procedure from a manual and does not need to use a special test tool. | 03-28-2013 |
20140152438 | Door/Window Contact System - A window or door position detector includes an RFID tag attachable to the window or door, and a transceiver. The transceiver emits an activating signal to the tag. The tag in turn responds with an identifying RF signal indicative of a predetermined position of the window or door. The detector includes a transceiver which can communicate with both the tag and a displaced monitoring system control panel. | 06-05-2014 |
20150154838 | DOOR/WINDOW CONTACT SYSTEM - A window or door position detector includes an RFID tag attachable to the window or door, and a transceiver. The transceiver emits an activating signal to the tag. The tag in turn responds with an identifying RF signal indicative of a predetermined position of the window or door. The detector includes a transceiver which can communicate with both the tag and a displaced monitoring system control panel. | 06-04-2015 |
Richard Alan Smith, La Jolla, CA US
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20100081705 | METHODS FOR SLOWING FAMILIAL ALS DISEASE PROGRESSION - Methods for slowing disease progression in an individual suffering from familial ALS are provided. Also provided are methods of increasing the survival time of an individual suffering from familial ALS. These methods employ antisense oligonucleotides targeted to SOD1, for use in inhibiting the expression of SOD1 in the central nervous system of an individual suffering from familial ALS. | 04-01-2010 |
20110237646 | MODULATION OF TRANSTHYRETIN EXPRESSION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CNS RELATED DISORDERS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of transthyretin in the brain, specifically the choroid plexus. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding transthyretin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of transthyretin expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of transthyretin are provided. | 09-29-2011 |
Richard Alan Stewart, San Diego, CA US
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20100274755 | BINARY SOFTWARE BINARY IMAGE ANALYSIS - Methods and computing devices enable identifying particular software functions, modules or arithmetic blocks within a software binary image. Memory register and memory address references within the binary image are normalized. Functions within the binary image are identified. Each function within the binary image is compared against one or more reference function binary images to determine if there is a match. The function-to-reference function comparison may be accomplished by comparing bit patterns or by comparing hash values generated by applying a hash function to the selected function and the reference function. Component parts within functions in the binary image can be identified and compared to reference function component parts within a reference function or within a database of reference function component parts. Results of the comparisons may be used to determine a degree to which the software binary image matches reference functions and/or component parts. | 10-28-2010 |
20160124659 | Efficient Decompression Locality System for Demand Paging - Aspects include computing devices, systems, and methods for implementing executing decompression of a compressed page. A computing device may determine a decompression block belonging to a compressed page that contains a code instruction requested in a memory access request. Decompression blocks, other than the decompression block containing the requested code instruction, may be selected for decompression based on their locality with respect to the decompression block containing the requested code instruction. Decompression blocks not identified for decompression may be substituted for a fault or exception code. The computing device may decompress decompression blocks identified for decompression, terminating the decompression of the compressed page upon filling all blocks with decompressed blocks, faults, or exception code. The remaining decompression blocks belonging to the compressed page may be decompressed after or concurrently with the execution of the requested code instruction. | 05-05-2016 |