Sweeney, US
Alan Sweeney, Houston, TX US
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20080314124 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PIPELINE CONDITIONING & FREEZING POINT SUPPRESSION - Method for dewatering, pressure testing, hydrotreating, suppressing methane hydrate formation and suppressing solution freezing point in pipeline operations have been disclosed, where the solution used in the operations includes an effective amount of a metal formate salt. The metal formate salt solutions have a low viscosity, have a high density, have a low metals corrosivity, are non-volatile, have a low solubility in hydrocarbons, are readily biodegradable, have a low toxicity, are non-hazardous, have a low environmental impact, have a freezing point depression property forming water/formate eutectic point mixtures, and have a water-structuring and water activity modification property. | 12-25-2008 |
20090067931 | POTASSIUM FORMATE GEL DESIGNED FOR THE PREVENTION OF WATER INGRESS AND DEWATERING OF PIPELINES OR FLOWLINES - A gelled composition for pipeline, flowline, pipeline jumper or flowline jumper dewatering or preventing ingress of seawater into open pipeline systems or components during tie-in operations of jumpers or additional pipe, valving, manifolds, subsea pipeline architecture or flow conduits operations is disclosed, where the composition includes a concentrated metal formate solution and a hydratable polymer. The gelled formate compositions have improved dewatering properties with 100% or 360 pipe coverage. The gelled formate compositions have can also be reused by breaking and reformulation. | 03-12-2009 |
20120055237 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PIPELINE CONDITIONING & FREEZING POINT SUPPRESSION - Method for dewatering, pressure testing, hydrotreating, suppressing methane hydrate formation and suppressing solution freezing point in pipeline operations have been disclosed, where the solution used in the operations includes an effective amount of a metal formate salt. The metal formate salt solutions have a low viscosity, have a high density, have a low metals corrosivity, are non-volatile, have a low solubility in hydrocarbons, are readily biodegradable, have a low toxicity, are non-hazardous, have a low environmental impact, have a freezing point depression property forming water/formate eutectic point mixtures, and have a water-structuring and water activity modification property. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055575 | METHOD FOR PIPELINE CONDITIONING - Method for dewatering, pressure testing, hydrotreating, suppressing methane hydrate formation and suppressing solution freezing point in pipeline operations have been disclosed, where the solution used in the operations includes an effective amount of a metal formate salt. The metal formate salt solutions have a low viscosity, have a high density, have a low metals corrosivity, are non-volatile, have a low solubility in hydrocarbons, are readily biodegradable, have a low toxicity, are non-hazardous, have a low environmental impact, have a freezing point depression property forming water/formate eutectic point mixtures, and have a water-structuring and water activity modification property. | 03-08-2012 |
20120114418 | FORMATE SALT GELS AND METHODS FOR DEWATERING OF PIPELINES OR FLOWLINES - A gelled composition for pipeline, flowline, pipeline jumper or flowline jumper dewatering or preventing ingress of seawater into open pipeline systems or components during tie-in operations of jumpers or additional pipe, valving, manifolds, subsea pipeline architecture or flow conduits operations is disclosed, where the composition includes a concentrated metal formate solution and a hydratable polymer. The gelled formate compositions have improved dewatering properties with 100% or 360 pipe coverage. The gelled formate compositions have can also be reused by breaking and reformulation. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115758 | METHODS USING FORMATE GELS TO CONDITION A PIPELINE OR PORTION THEREOF - A gelled composition for pipeline, flowline, pipeline jumper or flowline jumper dewatering or preventing ingress of seawater into open pipeline systems or components during tie-in operations of jumpers or additional pipe, valving, manifolds, subsea pipeline architecture or flow conduits operations is disclosed, where the composition includes a concentrated metal formate solution and a hydratable polymer. The gelled formate compositions have improved dewatering properties with 100% or 360 pipe coverage. The gelled formate compositions have can also be reused by breaking and reformulation. | 05-10-2012 |
Alan J. Sweeney, Houston, TX US
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20090288836 | Apparatus and Methods for Subsea Control System Testing - Apparatus and methods are described for subsea control system testing including one or more of electrical, optical and fluidic conduit testing, wherein the testing is conducted subsea using a subsea testing skid. In one embodiment of the invention a subsea pipeline service skid is provided that includes at least one skid mounted pump dimensioned to deliver from about 3000 to about 20000 p.s.i. of pressure for pressure testing the fluidic conduits to desired pressures. Modular construction of the skid permits customization for testing service of unique subsea control equipment. | 11-26-2009 |
20100089126 | SUBSEA PIPELINE SERVICE SKID - Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including line-pack testing, physical integrity testing, recovery of damaged sections of pipelines, and product removal from subsea structures. In one embodiment of the invention, a subsea pipeline service skid is provided including at least one sample collection bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pull a sample from the subsea pipeline. In another embodiment, a product removal bladder is provided for removal of the hydrocarbons from a subsea structure. | 04-15-2010 |
20120107051 | Subsea Recovery of Swabbing Chemicals - Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including dewatering and chemical containment. A subsea pipeline service skid has a containment bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pump fluid from the subsea pipeline. A sensor system at the suction side of the pump detects the presence of seawater, water, chemical agent, or gas so the pump can be operated accordingly. The chemical agent used during dewatering operations of the pipeline is selectively pumped to the containment bladder subsea so the subsea vehicle can independently take the chemical agent to the surface. | 05-03-2012 |
20130160525 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA PIPELINE INTEGRITY TESTING - Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including line-pack testing, physical integrity testing, recovery of damaged sections of pipelines, and product removal from subsea structures. In one embodiment of the invention, a subsea pipeline service skid is provided including at least one sample collection bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pull a sample from the subsea pipeline. In another embodiment, a product removal bladder is provided for removal of the hydrocarbons from a subsea structure. | 06-27-2013 |
20140234029 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERY OF DAMAGED SUBSEA PIPELINE SECTIONS - Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including line-pack testing, physical integrity testing, recovery of damaged sections of pipelines, and product removal from subsea structures. In one embodiment of the invention, a subsea pipeline service skid is provided including at least one sample collection bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pull a sample from the subsea pipeline. In another embodiment, a product removal bladder is provided for removal of the hydrocarbons from a subsea structure. In one embodiment, a method of wet-buckle remediation is provided using a subsea pump to unweight the pipeline. | 08-21-2014 |
Andrew Sweeney, Portland, OR US
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20100065073 | Attachable Lighter Tool - An attachable lighter tool has a clip slideably engaging the body of the lighter. The clip slides along the major axis of the lighter. An implement such as a poker or tamper extends from the clip along the major axis of the lighter. When not in use, the tool conforms substantially against the body of the lighter and is out of the way. In use, a smoker slides the clip along the major axis of the lighter exposing the implement for the servicing of the smoker's pipe. | 03-18-2010 |
Brian Sweeney, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110257605 | SELF-CENTERING SYRINGE ASSEMBLY AND CENTERING SYRINGE PLUNGER GUIDE - A centering syringe plunger guide ( | 10-20-2011 |
Daniel Sweeney, Morristown, TN US
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20090236578 | TRAILER SUPPORT POST WITH SPRING SCALE - A trailer jack including trailer securing hardware, a support post assembly and a wheel. The support post assembly includes jacking hardware and a spring scale. The trailer securing hardware secures a trailer so that it is supported by the support post assembly and the spring scale indicates the tongue weight of the trailer. The wheel allows the trailer to be moved around when it is hooked up to the jack. In one kind of design, the spring is located between the trailer securing hardware and the wheel. In another kind of design, the spring is located above the trailer securing hardware, distally from the wheel. | 09-24-2009 |
Daniel A. Sweeney, Laurel, MD US
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20100239692 | METHODS OF TREATMENT FOR HEMOLYSIS - Provided herein are methods of treating hemolysis by administering an active compound in an amount sufficient to treat said hemolysis. It has been found that nitroxyl donors or similar compounds preferentially react with cell-free OxyHb, as compared to OxyHb encapsulated in a red blood cell, and reacts with MetHb to form iron-nitrosyl Hb or nitrite bound MetHb. It has also been found that such compounds reduce cell-free Hb and hemolysis. Active compounds are also contemplated for use in combination therapies, for example, in combination with the administration of red blood cells and/or an agent that promotes hematopoiesis, or in combination with the administration of a nitric oxide donor. | 09-23-2010 |
Daniel Wayne Sweeney, Chippewa Falls, WI US
Danny Sweeney, Apex, NC US
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20110131745 | PAINT ROLLER GUIDE - A roller guide assembly is attached to a paint roller frame to maintain a consistent space between a surface adjacent to the surface being painted and a roller cover carried by the roller frame. The roller guide assembly includes a guide arm attached to a vertical portion of the roller frame and a mounting clamp that that fits on the roller frame. The mounting clamp uses an adjustable locking screw and tightening knob to secure the mounting clamp to the roller frame. The mounting clamp has a cavity configured to receive the guide arm such that the guide arm extends past the roller cover. The roller guide assembly also has a storage clip mounted on the roller frame for temporarily storing the guide arm while the roller cover is being reloaded with paint. The guide arm mounts to the roller frame between a first bend extending from a shank that extends from a cage section of the roller frame that receives the roller cover and before a second bend that bends back to meet a handle grip of the roller frame. | 06-09-2011 |
20110131890 | WALL DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length that is greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to the sheet in series along the length of the sheet. The length may be substantially greater than the width. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that the spacing is sufficient for the sheet to be folded in-between adjacent panels such that the panes are stacked, the spacing between adjacent panels being about twice the thickness of each panel. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a wall of a room. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135869 | STAIR DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length substantially greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to sheet along the length of the sheet. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that, when the drop cloth is applied to a staircase, a first panel of a pair of adjacent panels covers a horizontal section of the stairs and the other panel of the pair of adjacent panels covers a vertical section of the stairs, with a fabric area extending between the pair of adjacent panels and over a nose of a stair. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a staircase. The drop cloth also can be used when painting along a wall of a room. | 06-09-2011 |
David M. Sweeney, New Fairfield, CT US
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20130190933 | ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR FLOW CONTROL - An energy efficient air flow control system includes exhaust devices of a building air flow management system. Each of the exhaust devices includes a controller for controlling functions of its respective exhaust device. A first sensor is coupled to each of the exhaust devices and respective controllers. A computer is coupled to the exhaust devices via respective controllers. A second sensor determines a fan speed of a supply air fan, and the second sensor is coupled to the computer. Logic executable by the computer receives user-selected settings for controlling operation of the exhaust devices, collects data from the controllers via corresponding first sensors and from the second sensors, applies the data to the settings, and modifies operation of the system via a controller of at least one of the exhaust devices when, in response to applying the data, it is determined that a condition defined in the settings is met. | 07-25-2013 |
Deacon Sweeney, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20120183953 | GENOME ASSEMBLY - The invention generally relates to methods for assembling sequence contigs. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve converting sequence contigs into maps, generating a plurality of single molecule restriction maps, aligning single molecule restriction maps to ends of the maps of the sequence contigs, thereby producing extended sequence contigs, and aligning extended sequence contigs. | 07-19-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Sweeney, St. Louis, MO US
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20140039658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES - Systems and methods for wearable injection guides are described, which include: acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of an individual with at least one image capture device; creating a digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual; adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; and forming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide. | 02-06-2014 |
Gary Sweeney, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100049658 | SECURE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for the secure processing of electronic transactions are disclosed. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a system and method for the secure processing of electronic transactions comprises: receiving, by a POS terminal, information for a financial transaction card; receiving, by the POS terminal, information for a financial transaction; encrypting, by the POS terminal, the financial card information and the financial transaction information into a first encrypted message; transmitting the first encrypted message to a regional chassis; encrypting, by the regional chassis, the first encrypted message into a second encrypted message; transmitting the second encrypted message to a central chassis; decrypting, by the central chassis, the second encrypted message into a decrypted message; and transmitting the decrypted message to a host processor for authorization. | 02-25-2010 |
James P. Sweeney, Sterling, VA US
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20120263529 | Waterproof roadbed construction - A process for hardening and rendering a roadbed water resistant by measuring and ensuring the clay content of the roadbed soil is a minimum of 12%, amending the soil to bring the clay content within this range. Treating the top six inches of the roadbed soil with an enzyme formulation and removing and setting aside the treated roadbed soil. Applying two mixtures of organo-silane solution to soil remaining in the roadbed in two separate steps, allowing the treated soil to cure between applications. Adding the enzyme treated soil back onto the roadbed, compacting and crowning the soil, then spraying the surface of the treated roadbed and its associated shoulders with the organo-silane mixture. Once again, the organo-silane mixture is applied in a two step process with two different dilutions of the organo-silane formulation to form a hardened and water resistant envelope of soil within the roadbed. | 10-18-2012 |
Jeff Sweeney, Atlanta, GA US
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20090048987 | System and Method for Optimizing the Loading of Shipping Containers - A system and method for optimizing the loading of a shipping container, optimizing freight costs, communicating ordering and shipping constraints to a customer, and continuously updating shipping costs while an order is being built by a customer. | 02-19-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Sweeney, Midland, MI US
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20110029439 | High throughput research workflow - Methods and structures having and/or implementing integrated steps for use in a planning phase of high throughput research which can provide a process flow that can be used provide statistically defensible and reproducible data in high throughput research. The integrated steps can include quantifying systematic variation in a high throughput research system that is to process a candidate, wherein the high throughput research system has at least one physical attribute and at least one environmental attribute, identifying a design objective for the candidate, and providing an experimental design for the candidate that accounts for the systematic variation to produce the statistically defensible results. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029523 | Identifying a test set of target objects - Methods and structures having and/or implementing integrated steps for use in a planning phase of experimentation, which can allow the researcher to explore the experimental space while reducing the number experiments performed. | 02-03-2011 |
Jim M. Sweeney, Charlotte, NC US
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20110056102 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR DISPLAYING INDICIA AND REFLECTING AN IMAGE - The invention relates to a frame assembly for displaying a plurality of indicia and reflecting an image. The frame assembly comprises a display unit for displaying indicia, an enclosure for supporting the display unit, a mirror supported by the enclosure, a sensor supported by the enclosure, a mass storage device for storing the indicia to be displayed on the display unit, a central processing unit for processing the indicia, a signaling system for switching the frame assembly between a first and second mode of operation, a controller in communication with the sensor and central processing unit, and a power supply display unit. The frame assembly in a first mode displays desired indicia through the mirror and, upon the sensor detecting an object at a desired distance, in a second mode functions as a mirror to reflect an image. | 03-10-2011 |
John C. Sweeney, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20130183093 | INTEGRATED CARRIAGE FOGGING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE PAVERS - A concrete paver system with a reconfigurable hydration system which utilizes a plurality of individually flow controllable spray nozzles, which are clamped on support structures, which also support objects being dragged across a top surface of concrete which is being finished. The plurality of flow controllable spray nozzles being configured to be moved about said hydration system so as to change a pattern of water vapor application, all without the use of tools. | 07-18-2013 |
20140204559 | INTEGRATED CARRIAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE PAVERS - A concrete paver comprising a workbridge, which moves along a path to be paved. A carriage mounted on and reciprocating along a longitudinal axis of the workbridge, which is orthogonal to the path to be paved. A plurality of electrical lights disposed on and illuminating a surface which is fixed relative to the carriage, but variable or moving with respect to the workbridge. The electrical lights providing a substantially constant illumination to workers who work with the concrete surface as the carriage moves along the workbridge. | 07-24-2014 |
John Edward Sweeney, Brookfield, CT US
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20140070487 | Stabilizer for Stacked Gaming Chips - An article is provided for stabilizing a stack of gaming chips which includes: | 03-13-2014 |
John F. Sweeney, Victoria, MN US
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20110293781 | CRUMB, E.G., CHOCOLATE CRUMB, HAVING ENHANCED CARAMEL FLAVOR - The present disclosure provides crumb of the type used in making milk and white chocolates with enhanced flavor and/or aroma. It has been found that adding alpha-dicarbonyls, e.g., 2- or 3-carbon alpha-dicarbonyls, can add noticeable caramel and/or toffee notes to the flavor and/or the aroma of the crumb without a concomitant increase in less desirable flavors and aromas, such as burnt or earthy notes. | 12-01-2011 |
John F. Sweeney, St. Michael, MN US
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20080199589 | Lipid Microemulsions - A microemulsion, including an aqueous component, a lipid, a saccharide, an alcohol, and an emulsifier is described. A process for producing a microemulsion is also described. Food or beverage products including a microemulsion are also described. | 08-21-2008 |
John F. Sweeney, Colchester, VT US
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20110064178 | JITTER DIGITIZER - A circuit and method for digitizing jitter in a high speed digital signal receives a digital signal using a comparator and supplies a clock signal to a counter. The circuit and method determine the frequency of the digital signal using the clock signal and the counter, and calculate the period of the digital signal based on the frequency (using a logic element). The method and circuit provide a linearized delay for jitter analysis based on the period of the digital signal (using a delay shift circuit) and output a delayed digital signal from the digital signal based on the linearized delay (using a measure delay circuit). The circuit and method supply the digital signal and the delayed digital signal to a programmable unit. The programmable unit comprises flip flops. The circuit and method count transitions of the flip flops within the programmable unit using the counter. The flip flops transition when the digital signal differs from the delayed digital signal. The circuit and method repeat the counting of the transitions of the flip flops for different time intervals to generate a jitter histogram of the digital signal using the logic element. | 03-17-2011 |
Joseph D. Sweeney, Winsted, CT US
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20090272272 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING FACILITY UTILIZING EXHAUST RECIRCULATION - A semiconductor manufacturing process facility requiring use therein of air exhaust for its operation, such facility including clean room and gray room components, with the clean room having at least one semiconductor manufacturing tool therein, and wherein air exhaust is flowed through a region of the clean room. The facility includes an air exhaust treatment apparatus arranged to (i) receive air exhaust after flow thereof through said region of said clean room, (ii) produce a treated air exhaust, and (iii) recirculate the treated air exhaust to an ambient air environment in the facility, e.g., to the gray room of the facility. | 11-05-2009 |
20100154835 | CLEANING OF SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of semiconductor processing systems used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive material for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. When the residue and the material from which the components are constructed are different, the gas-phase reactive material is selectively reactive with the residue and minimally reactive with the materials from which the components of the ion implanter are constructed. When the residue and the material from which the components are constructed is the same, then the gas-phase reactive material may be reactive with both the residue and the component part. Particularly preferred gas-phase reactive materials utilized comprise gaseous compounds such as XeF | 06-24-2010 |
20100224264 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR INTEGRATED GAS BLENDING | 09-09-2010 |
20110021011 | CARBON MATERIALS FOR CARBON IMPLANTATION - A method of implanting carbon ions into a target substrate, including: ionizing a carbon containing dopant material to produce a plasma having ions; optionally co-flowing an additional gas or series of gases with the carbon-containing dopant material; and implanting the ions into the target substrate. The carbon-containing dopant material is of the formula C | 01-27-2011 |
20110048063 | COMPONENT FOR SOLAR ADSORPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH COMPONENT - An adsorption structure is described that includes at least one adsorbent member formed of an adsorbent material and at least one porous member provided in contact with a portion of the adsorbent member to allow gas to enter and exit the portion of the adsorbent member. Such adsorption structure is usefully employed in adsorbent-based refrigeration systems. A method also is described for producing an adsorbent material, in which a first polymeric material is provided having a first density and a second polymeric material is provided having a second density, in which the second polymeric material is in contact with the first polymeric material to form a structure. The structure is pyrolyzed to form a porous adsorbent material including a first region corresponding to the first polymeric material and a second region corresponding to the second polymeric material, in which at least one of the pore sizes and the pore distribution differs between the first region and the second region. | 03-03-2011 |
20110097882 | ISOTOPICALLY-ENRICHED BORON-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An isotopically-enriched, boron-containing compound comprising two or more boron atoms and at least one fluorine atom, wherein at least one of the boron atoms contains a desired isotope of boron in a concentration or ratio greater than a natural abundance concentration or ratio thereof. The compound may have a chemical formula of B | 04-28-2011 |
20110159671 | ISOTOPICALLY-ENRICHED BORON-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An isotopically-enriched, boron-containing compound comprising two or more boron atoms and at least one fluorine atom, wherein at least one of the boron atoms contains a desired isotope of boron in a concentration or ratio greater than a natural abundance concentration or ratio thereof. The compound may have a chemical formula of B | 06-30-2011 |
20110259366 | ION SOURCE CLEANING IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Cleaning of an ion implantation system or components thereof, utilizing a reactive cleaning reagent enabling growth/etching of the filament in an ion source of the arc chamber, by appropriate control of temperature in the arc chamber to effect the desired filament growth or alternative filament etching. Also described is the use of reactive gases such as XeFx, WFx, AsFx, PFx and TaFx, wherein x has a stoichioimetrically appropriate value or range of values, for cleaning regions of ion implanters, or components of implanters, in in situ or ex situ cleaning arrangements, under ambient temperature, elevated temperature or plasma conditions. Among specific reactive cleaning agents, BrF3 is described as useful for cleaning ion implant systems or component(s) thereof, in in situ or ex situ cleaning arrangements. Also described is a method of cleaning the forelines of an ion implant system for at least partial removal of ionization-related deposit from said forelines, comprising contacting said forelines with a cleaning gas wherein said cleaning gas is chemically reactive with said deposit. Also described is a method of improving the performance and extending the lifetime of an ion implant system, comprising contacting the cathode with a gas mixture. | 10-27-2011 |
20120058252 | ION SOURCE CLEANING IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Cleaning of an ion implantation system or components thereof, utilizing temperature and/or a reactive cleaning reagent enabling growth/etching of the cathode in an indirectly heated cathode for an ion implantation system by monitoring the cathode bias power and taking corrective action depending upon compared values to etch or regrow the cathode. | 03-08-2012 |
20120108044 | ISOTOPICALLY-ENRICHED BORON-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - An isotopically-enriched, boron-containing compound comprising two or more boron atoms and at least one fluorine atom, wherein at least one of the boron atoms contains a desired isotope of boron in a concentration or ratio greater than a natural abundance concentration or ratio thereof. The compound may have a chemical formula of B | 05-03-2012 |
20120111374 | ION IMPLANTATION TOOL CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for cleaning ion implanters and/or components thereof are described, utilizing cleaning agents reacted with residue deposits to effect removal thereof. An endpoint detection apparatus and method are also disclosed, which may be integrated in the cleaning apparatus and methods to provide highly efficient utilization of the cleaning agent and avoidance of deleterious effects that otherwise can occur when cleaning agents are continued to be exposed to an implanter or components thereof after cleaning has been completed. | 05-10-2012 |
20120142174 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED LIFETIME AND PERFORMANCE OF ION SOURCE IN AN ION IMPLANTATION SYSTEM - An ion implantation system and process, in which the performance and lifetime of the ion source of the ion implantation system are enhanced, by utilizing isotopically enriched dopant materials, or by utilizing dopant materials with supplemental gas(es) effective to provide such enhancement. | 06-07-2012 |
20120252195 | ION IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ion implantation system and method, providing cooling of dopant gas in the dopant gas feed line, to combat heating and decomposition of the dopant gas by arc chamber heat generation, e.g., using boron source materials such as B2F4 or other alternatives to BF3. Various arc chamber thermal management arrangements are described, as well as modification of plasma properties, specific flow arrangements, cleaning processes, power management, eqillibrium shifting, optimization of extraction optics, detection of deposits in flow passages, and source life optimization, to achieve efficient operation of the ion implantation system. | 10-04-2012 |
20120313047 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED LIFETIME AND PERFORMANCE OF ION SOURCE IN AN ION IMPLANTATION SYSTEM - An ion implantation system and process, in which the performance and lifetime of the ion source of the ion implantation system are enhanced, by utilizing isotopically enriched dopant materials, or by utilizing dopant materials with supplemental gas(es) effective to provide such enhancement. | 12-13-2012 |
20130078790 | CARBON MATERIALS FOR CARBON IMPLANTATION - A method of implanting carbon ions into a target substrate, including: ionizing a carbon containing dopant material to produce a plasma having ions; optionally co-flowing an additional gas or series of gases with the carbon-containing dopant material; and implanting the ions into the target substrate. The carbon-containing dopant material is of the formula C | 03-28-2013 |
20130125999 | ENDPOINT DETERMINATION FOR CAPILLARY-ASSISTED FLOW CONTROL - Apparatus and method for determining endpoint of a fluid supply vessel in which fluid flow is controlled through a flow passage disposed in an interior volume of the fluid supply vessel with a static flow restricting device and a selectively actuatable valve element upon establishing fluid flow. The endpoint determination can be employed to terminate fluid supply from the fluid supply vessel and/or to switch from a fluid-depleted supply vessel to a fresh vessel for continuity or renewal of fluid supply operation. The apparatus and method are suitable for use with fluidutilizing apparatus such as ion implanters. | 05-23-2013 |
20130206788 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED LIFETIME AND PERFORMANCE OF ION SOURCE IN AN ION IMPLANTATION SYSTEM - An ion implantation system and process, in which the performance and lifetime of the ion source of the ion implantation system are enhanced, by utilizing isotopically enriched dopant materials, or by utilizing dopant materials with supplemental gas(es) effective to provide such enhancement. | 08-15-2013 |
20130251913 | ION IMPLANTER SYSTEM INCLUDING REMOTE DOPANT SOURCE, AND METHOD COMPRISING SAME - Dopant source gas supply arrangements and methods are described, wherein one or more dopant source gas supply vessels is contained inside an outer enclosure of an ion implantation system, e.g., in a gas box within such enclosure. In one implementation, a dopant source gas supply vessel is positioned in remote relationship to the gas box of the ion implantation system, with a dopant source gas local vessel in the gas box, and a supply line interconnecting the dopant source gas supply vessel in supply relationship to the dopant source gas local vessel, in which the supply line is adapted to flow dopant source gas from the supply vessel to the local vessel only when the ion implantation system is in a non-operational state, and to be evacuated or filled with an inert pressurized gas when the ion implantation system is in an operational state. | 09-26-2013 |
20130264492 | ENRICHED SILICON PRECURSOR COMPOSITIONS AND APPARATUS AND PROCESSES FOR UTILIZING SAME - Isotopically enriched silicon precursor compositions are disclosed, as useful in ion implantation to enhance performance of the ion implantation system, in relation to corresponding ion implantation lacking such isotopic enrichment of the silicon precursor composition. The silicon dopant composition includes at least one silicon compound that is isotopically enriched above natural abundance in at least one of | 10-10-2013 |
20130330917 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR INTEGRATED GAS BLENDING | 12-12-2013 |
Kari Sweeney, Stamford, CT US
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20120141533 | MYCOBACTERIAL MUTANTS INDUCING IL-12 - Provided are mycobacteria deleted in at least a portion of a region 3 ESAT-6-like gene cluster. Also provided are mycobacteria comprising a mutation in an roc-1 gene. Additionally, vaccines comprising these mycobacteria are provided. Further provided are methods of making a recombinant mycobacterium, methods of inducing an immune response in a mammal, methods of inhibiting IL-12 production in a mammal, and methods of stimulating IL-12 production in a mammal. Vaccine adjuvants are also provided, as are methods of inducing immunity to a target antigen in a mammal. | 06-07-2012 |
Kari Dalene Sweeney, Glenwood, IA US
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20130280388 | Solid Food Products and Methods of Their Preservation - Disclosed herein are solid food products comprising an isothiocyanate compound. Also disclosed are methods of preserving solid food products comprising such isothiocyanate compounds. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a solid food product comprising an isothiocyanate compound and exposing the solid food product to energy input to cause thermal heat. In one embodiment the energy input may be microwave radiation. | 10-24-2013 |
Kenneth J. Sweeney, Friendswood, TX US
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20090263769 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ARRANGING AND DISPLAYING PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE - A method and system for arranging, displaying, conveying, learning, and communicating project management intelligence utilizes a device formed of a plurality of 3-dimensional geometric polytopes movably connected together and movable relative to one another. The polytopes represent the domain of project knowledge, the domain of project process groups, and the domain of project management competency, respectively and each polytope has surfaces or sections bearing indicia representing clusters of functional information and aspects of project management relative to the respective project management intelligence domain. The polytopes are manipulated individually to align selected surfaces or sections of each polytope relative to one another so as to collectively visually display selected combinations of interrelated and conjoined functional information and aspects of project management intelligence within the domains. | 10-22-2009 |
Kevin Sweeney, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090238042 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UNDERWATER NAVIGATION - A method for navigating underwater is disclosed. The method uses a navigation system to project a first velocity measurement along one or more signal beams having a second velocity measurement, where the second velocity measurement is related to at least one of the one or more signal beams. The method determines a position and location of an object associated with the navigation system based on a prediction of at least the second velocity measurement, and the navigation system is adjusted to perform within a prescribed measurement range based on a covariance of the first and second velocity measurements. The performance adjustments made in determining the position and location of the object are operable independent of the navigation system maintaining each of the signal beams due to one or more external environmental conditions. | 09-24-2009 |
Kristin Sweeney, Acworth, GA US
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20110049070 | Portable Shelf System - A shelving system for insertion into lockers and other storage facilities in schools, gyms, airports and other transient locations comprised of side walls, adjustable brackets, and shelving all made of a sturdy material. The side walls are placed flush with the interior of a locker while the adjustable brackets are inserted into drilled holes in the side walls via a dowel fastener protruding from the adjustable brackets and the shelves are placed atop the adjustable brackets. The portable shelving system is easily adjusted and manipulated to conform to whatever configuration is desired by the user. | 03-03-2011 |
Larry M. Sweeney, Houston, TX US
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20110272943 | CONNECTOR FOR HIGH PRESSURE REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE - An improved swage fitted end connector for high pressure large diameter reinforced flexible rubber hose utilizing sine-wave locking of the reinforcement and particularly suited to the petrochemical and drilling industries. Two embodiments of the improved connector for use with wire reinforced thin internal tube hose are disclosed: one with a diameter of 3-inches and for burst pressures up to 20,000 psi and the other for a diameter of 5-inches and for burst pressures up to 18,000 psi. All of the improved connectors will withstand the rated burst pressure of the hose without pumping off or leaking thus any hose that utilizes the improved device will fail before the connector pops off the hose. The improved connectors are designed to meet or exceed the new API temperature ranges and new API flexible specification levels which became effective in October 2006. | 11-10-2011 |
20140291981 | END CONNECTOR FOR HIGH PRESSURE HIGH TEMPERATURE REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE - An improved swage fitted end connector for high pressure large diameter reinforced flexible rubber hose utilizing sine-wave locking of the reinforcement and carefully machined internal grippers to cause a portion of the reinforcement wire to connect directly to the connector and particularly suited to the petrochemical and drilling industries is disclosed. A connector for use with high temperature-high pressure large diameter wire reinforced rubber hose is discussed along with other embodiments. All connectors will withstand the rated burst pressure and temperature of the hose without pumping off or leaking; thus, any hose that utilizes the improved device will fail before the connector pops off of the hose. Two alternate embodiments are discussed. | 10-02-2014 |
Mario Sweeney, Oregon City, OR US
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20110271100 | UNATTENDED CODE UPDATE OF STORAGE FACILITY - Various embodiments for providing an update to at least one storage facility in a computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, a security verification is performed on the update via a certificate authentication mechanism to confirm a validity of the update. Subsequent to confirming the validity of the update, a safety verification on the update is performed to confirm a suitability of the update to the at least one storage facility. If the security and safety verifications are validated, the update is provided and installed in the at least one storage facility. | 11-03-2011 |
20110271267 | UPDATING ELEMENTS IN DATA STORAGE FACILITY USING PREDEFINED STATE MACHINE OVER EXTENDED TIME PERIOD - Various embodiments for updating at least one facility in a computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, a sequence for distributing at least one of a plurality of code packages to the at least one facility according to different states of a fixed state machine is set. The at least one of the plurality of code packages is installed in at least one staging area. The at least one of the plurality of code packages is maintained in the at least one staging area in a valid, dormant mode while the fixed state machine is stopped. Pursuant to a resumption of the fixed state machine at a subsequent time, a current code package is swapped with the at least one of the plurality of code packages in the at least one staging area to activate the at least one of the plurality of code packages. | 11-03-2011 |
20120222026 | UPDATING ELEMENTS IN DATA STORAGE FACILITY USING PREDEFINED STATE MACHINE OVER EXTENDED TIME PERIOD - A sequence for distributing at least one of a plurality of code packages to the at least one facility according to different states of a fixed state machine is set. The at least one of the plurality of code packages is installed in at least one staging area. The at least one of the plurality of code packages is maintained in the at least one staging area in a valid, dormant mode while the fixed state machine is stopped. Pursuant to a resumption of the fixed state machine at a subsequent time, a current code package is swapped with the at least one of the plurality of code packages in the at least one staging area to activate the at least one of the plurality of code packages. | 08-30-2012 |
20130198520 | UNATTENDED CODE UPDATE OF STORAGE FACILITY - Various embodiments for providing an update to at least one storage facility in a computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, media is received in one or more updatable elements of one or more components of the at least one storage facility, each of the one or more updatable elements including one or more unique update images and one or more unique update commands, a security verification is performed on the update via a certificate authentication mechanism to confirm a validity of the update, a safety verification is performed on the update to confirm a suitability of the update to the at least one storage facility, the update is installed in the at least one storage facility, and the update in the at least one storage facility is processed by traversing a fixed state machine for each updatable element. | 08-01-2013 |
Matthew Sweeney, Bloomfield, NJ US
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20120209171 | CARTRIDGE FOR POWDER AND LIQUID DRUG - A cartridge or injector for holding and mixing a medical product is provided herein including a tubular body having a cylindrical wall having first and second opposing ends. The wall includes inner and outer surfaces with the inner surface having a generally constant cross-section along at least a drug mixing area. A first stopper is slidably disposed within the wall between the first and second ends, the first stopper defining a liquid-tight seal with the inner surface. A second stopper is slidably disposed within the wall between the first stopper and the first end, the second stopper defining a liquid-tight seal with the inner surface. A flexible insert is disposed at or in proximity to the second end, the insert forming a liquid-tight seal with the wall, the insert being pierceable by a medical needle or other piercing instrument. A rigid retainer is fixed to the wall having an opening therein for providing access to the insert for piercing by a medical needle. The insert extends into the retainer and forms a liquid-tight seal across the opening. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a reconstitution assembly may be provided which has a sufficiently large distal opening during assembly which allows a dry component to be introduced into the device in a dry state. | 08-16-2012 |
Matthew D. Sweeney, Bloomfield, NJ US
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20110201999 | NEEDLE MOUNTING FEATURE FOR ENSURING PROPER RECONSTITUTION SEQUENCE - A medical injector is provided herein having a body and a needle mounting surface movable relative to the body, the needle mounting surface having features for mounting a needle thereto. In an initial state, the needle mounting surface is disposed within the body with no needle mounted thereto. With relative movement between the body and the needle mounting surface, the needle mounting surface is urged out of the body. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered. | 08-18-2011 |
20110213315 | MEDICAL INJECTOR WITH SLIDABLE SLEEVE ACTIVATION - In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein which includes a body; a displaceable plunger disposed in the body; a spring disposed to advance the plunger; a releasable retainer for retaining the plunger in a first state against force of the spring; and, a sleeve disposed on the body, the sleeve being slidable relative to the body. Sliding movement of the sleeve over a predetermined extent relative to the body results in the releasable retainer releasing the plunger thereby allowing the spring to advance the plunger. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a medical injector having an automated plunger drive which is triggered upon sliding movement of the sleeve, thereby minimizing premature or failed activations. | 09-01-2011 |
Megan Sweeney, Tucson, AZ US
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20090205082 | Rc, Brown Pericarp and Seed Coat - The present invention relates to the production of red pericarp and seed coat in rice, and in particular, compositions comprising a basic helix-turn-helix red anthocyanin transcription factor, Rc, and methods using Rc for identifying rice germplasm comprising Rc including but not limited to grain quality grading and seed certification analysis. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention further relates to promoter sequences Rc binding elements including but not limited to regulatory elements of genes associated with anthocyanidin/proanthocyanidin pathways and the use of these elements for controlling weedy red rice plants and controlling the spread of transgenes into weedy red rice plants. | 08-13-2009 |
Michael Sweeney, Houston, TX US
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20140220182 | COLD INFUSION PROCESS FOR FORTIFYING COFFEE BEANS - This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying coffee beans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused coffee bean produced by the process of infusing the coffee bean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a coffee bean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature. | 08-07-2014 |
Michael A. Sweeney, Kent, OH US
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20100276026 | HOSE-IN-HOSE TERMINATION FITTING - A coaxial hose fitting includes an inner body including an outer end portion configured for connection to an external component, an inner end portion configured for connection to an inner conduit of a coaxial hose, and an axially extending passage through the inner body from the outer end portion to the inner end portion. An outer housing including an inner end portion configured for connection to an outer conduit of the coaxial hose and an axially extending hole through the outer housing from the inner end portion of the outer housing to an outer end portion of the outer housing, the hole being sized such that the outer housing can be telescopically moved over the inner body from the outer end portion of the inner body toward the inner end portion of the inner body. A retaining element restricts axial movement of the outer housing relative to the inner body after the outer housing has been telescopically moved over the inner body. | 11-04-2010 |
Michael B. Sweeney, Houston, TX US
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20100009036 | COLD INFUSION PROCESS FOR FORTIFYING CORN AND/OR SOYBEANS - This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying corn and/or soybeans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused corn and/or soybean produced by the process of infusing the corn and/or soybean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a corn and/or soybean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature. | 01-14-2010 |
20140050804 | COLD INFUSION PROCESS FOR FORTIFYING CORN AND/OR SOYBEANS - This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying corn and/or soybeans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused corn and/or soybean produced by the process of infusing the corn and/or soybean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a corn and/or soybean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature. | 02-20-2014 |
Michael Francis Sweeney, Portland, OR US
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20100084178 | BOND STRENGTH AND INTERCONNECTION IN A VIA - A via is provided on a printed circuit board with at least one additional depression encompassing the via, such that the via passes through a portion of the depression. Solder can pool in the depression, allowing for a stronger mechanical bond and eliminating many issues with respect to a lack of coplanarity between a lead and the printed circuit board. The depression can be provided with plugged and unplugged vias, and improves the mountings associated with both. | 04-08-2010 |
20100085717 | MULTI-DIAMETER UNPLUGGED COMPONENT HOLE(S) ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) - In at least one embodiment, a circuit board assembly that includes a printed circuit board is provided. The printed circuit board includes a top surface and a bottom surface for supporting at least one through-hole electrical component. The printed circuit board defines at least one component hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface for receiving the at least one through-hole electrical component. The at least one component hole includes a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second diameter. The first diameter is different from the second diameter. Each of the first and the second sections are configured to receive solder paste for forming a solder joint with the at least one through-hole electrical component. | 04-08-2010 |
Michael J. Sweeney, Austin, TX US
Michael R. Sweeney, Pelham, NH US
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20100105578 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLS - A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume. | 04-29-2010 |
20100227385 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLS - A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume. | 09-09-2010 |
20140248650 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLS - A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume. | 09-04-2014 |
Moira B. Sweeney, St.paul, MN US
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20130150937 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE HEADER AND METHOD - Systems and methods for implantable medical devices and headers are described. In an example, an implantable medical device includes a device container including an electronic module within the device container. A header core includes a bore hole portion and at least two electronic connection features disposed within the bore hole portion. The bore hole portion includes at least one cavity configured to allow placement of at least one of the electronic connection features within the bore hole portion. The at least two electronic connection features are electrically coupled to the electronic module within the device container. The header core is configured to allow location of the at least two electronic connection features in a selected configuration within the bore hole portion. A header shell is disposed around the header core and attached to the device container. | 06-13-2013 |
Nancy-Jane Sweeney, Derry, NH US
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20080261489 | Sports bra - A sports bra having an integral storage integral pouch disposed within the cleavage portion is disclosed. The integral integral pouch is formed by a top opening between two ply of the multi-ply material that the sports bra is comprised of and first and second edges that are formed within the multi-ply material. The multi-ply material is laminated together and has universal elasticity to provide support for the wearer as well as the necessary tension to hold an object stored in the integral pouch in place. The first and second edges are formed by sewing and the distance between the first and second edges is selected to be slightly less than the width of an object to be stored within the integral pouch. In addition, the top opening may be such that the length of the top opening is slightly less than the distance between the first and second edges. | 10-23-2008 |
Niall Sweeney, Rutherford, NJ US
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20140156311 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS - In an exemplary embodiment, this invention provides a method of providing medical test results. The method includes a step of selecting formulary information that corresponds to a result of a medical test. The method also includes a step of generating a medical report. The medical report includes a laboratory report that corresponds to the medical test. The medical report also includes the selected formulary information. | 06-05-2014 |
Pactick J. Sweeney, Purcellville, VA US
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20110017634 | Protective cover for electronic books and electronic media devices - A protective cover for an electronic book device that is made up of a first shell that conforms to and covers a front face of the electronic book device and a second shell that conforms to and covers the back face of the electronic book device. The first and second shells overlap each other to form a seal in the vicinity of the overlapping portions and provide clear visibility of the screen and keypad of the electronic book device. | 01-27-2011 |
Patrick Sweeney, Woodinville, WA US
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20130095920 | GENERATING FREE VIEWPOINT VIDEO USING STEREO IMAGING - Methods and systems for generating free viewpoint video using an active infrared (IR) stereo module are provided. The method includes computing a depth map for a scene using an active IR stereo module. The depth map may be computed by projecting an IR dot pattern onto the scene, capturing stereo images from each of two or more synchronized IR cameras, detecting dots within the stereo images, computing feature descriptors corresponding to the dots in the stereo images, computing a disparity map between the stereo images, and generating the depth map using the disparity map. The method also includes generating a point cloud for the scene using the depth map, generating a mesh of the point cloud, and generating a projective texture map for the scene from the mesh of the point cloud. The method further includes generating the video for the scene using the projective texture map. | 04-18-2013 |
20130147785 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEXTURE REPROJECTION - Methods and systems for three-dimensional texture reprojection are provided herein. The method includes calculating an initial distance vector from a vertex within a 3D mesh of an object to each of a plurality of texture images. For each texture image, the method also includes determining coordinates of an intersection point of the initial distance vector with the texture image, determining a number of neighboring points within a specified distance from the intersection point, and calculating an overall distance vector from the neighboring points to any of the points within the 3D mesh. Furthermore, the method includes determining a number of texture images with a lowest difference between the initial distance vector and the overall distance vector. | 06-13-2013 |
20130321396 | MULTI-INPUT FREE VIEWPOINT VIDEO PROCESSING PIPELINE - Free viewpoint video of a scene is generated and presented to a user. An arrangement of sensors generates streams of sensor data each of which represents the scene from a different geometric perspective. The sensor data streams are calibrated. A scene proxy is generated from the calibrated sensor data streams. The scene proxy geometrically describes the scene as a function of time and includes one or more types of geometric proxy data which is matched to a first set of current pipeline conditions in order to maximize the photo-realism of the free viewpoint video resulting from the scene proxy at each point in time. A current synthetic viewpoint of the scene is generated from the scene proxy. This viewpoint generation maximizes the photo-realism of the current synthetic viewpoint based upon a second set of current pipeline conditions. The current synthetic viewpoint is displayed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321410 | VIDEO GENERATION USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL HULLS - Video of a scene is generated and presented to a user. A stream of mesh models of the scene and a corresponding stream of mesh texture maps are generated from one or more streams of sensor data that represent the scene. Each of the mesh models includes a collection of faces, and each of the mesh texture maps defines texture data for one or more points on the faces. Each of the mesh models is broken down into convex sections. Each of the convex sections is surrounded with a three-dimensional hull. The texture data that is associated with each of the faces in the convex section is projected onto the three-dimensional hull, and a hull texture map for the convex section is produced. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321413 | VIDEO GENERATION USING CONVICT HULLS - Video of a scene is generated and presented to a user. A stream of mesh models of the scene is generated from one or more streams of sensor data that represent the scene. Each of the mesh models is sliced using a series of planes that are parallel to each other, where each of the planes in the series defines one or more contours each of which defines a specific region on the plane where the mesh model intersects the plane. A texture map is generated for each of the mesh models which defines texture data corresponding to each of the contours that is defined by the series of planes. Images of the scene are rendered from scene proxies that include a stream of mathematical equations describing the contours, and a stream of the texture maps. The images are displayed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321575 | HIGH DEFINITION BUBBLES FOR RENDERING FREE VIEWPOINT VIDEO - A “Dynamic High Definition Bubble Framework” allows local clients to display and navigate FVV of complex multi-resolution and multi-viewpoint scenes while reducing computational overhead and bandwidth for rendering and/or transmitting the FVV. Generally, the FVV is presented to the user as a broad area from some distance away. Then, as the user zooms in or changes viewpoints, one or more areas of the overall area are provided in higher definition or fidelity. Therefore, rather than capturing and providing high definition everywhere (at high computational and bandwidth costs), the Dynamic High Definition Bubble Framework captures one or more “bubbles” or volumetric regions in higher definition in locations where it is believed that the user will be most interested. This information is then provided to the client to allow individual clients to navigate and zoom different regions of the FVV during playback without losing fidelity or resolution in the zoomed areas. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321586 | CLOUD BASED FREE VIEWPOINT VIDEO STREAMING - Cloud based FVV streaming technique embodiments presented herein generally employ a cloud based FVV pipeline to create, render and transmit FVV frames depicting a captured scene as would be viewed from a current synthetic viewpoint selected by an end user and received from a client computing device. The FVV frames use a similar level of bandwidth as a conventional streaming movie would consume. To change viewpoints, a new viewpoint is sent from the client to the cloud, and a new streaming movie is initiated from the new viewpoint. Frames associated with that viewpoint are created, rendered and transmitted to the client until a new viewpoint request is received. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321593 | VIEW FRUSTUM CULLING FOR FREE VIEWPOINT VIDEO (FVV) - The view frustum culling technique described herein allows Free Viewpoint Video (FVV) or other 3D spatial video rendering at a client by sending only the 3D geometry and texture (e.g., RGB) data necessary for a specific viewpoint or view frustum from a server to the rendering client. The synthetic viewpoint is then rendered by the client by using the received geometry and texture data for the specific viewpoint or view frustum. In some embodiments of the view frustum culling technique, the client has both some texture data and 3D geometric data stored locally if there is sufficient local processing power. Additionally, in some embodiments, additional spatial and temporal data can be sent to the client to support changes in the view frustum by providing additional geometry and texture data that will likely be immediately used if the viewpoint is changed either spatially or temporally. | 12-05-2013 |
Patrick Sweeney, Acworth, GA US
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20110049070 | Portable Shelf System - A shelving system for insertion into lockers and other storage facilities in schools, gyms, airports and other transient locations comprised of side walls, adjustable brackets, and shelving all made of a sturdy material. The side walls are placed flush with the interior of a locker while the adjustable brackets are inserted into drilled holes in the side walls via a dowel fastener protruding from the adjustable brackets and the shelves are placed atop the adjustable brackets. The portable shelving system is easily adjusted and manipulated to conform to whatever configuration is desired by the user. | 03-03-2011 |
Peter F. Sweeney US
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20120265968 | Locating Bottleneck Threads in Multi-Thread Applications - A method for identifying a consumer-producer pattern in a multi-threaded application includes obtaining synchronization event data of the multi-threaded application, and identifying the consumer-producer communication pattern from the synchronization event data. | 10-18-2012 |
Richard E. Sweeney, Chandler, AZ US
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20130194023 | ADJUSTABLE POWER SPLITTER AND CORRESPONDING METHODS & APPARATUS - An adjustable power splitter includes: a power divider with an input and a first and second divider output; a first adjustable phase shifter and first adjustable attenuator series coupled to the first divider output and providing a first power output; and a second adjustable phase shifter and second adjustable attenuator series coupled to the second divider output and providing a second power output. | 08-01-2013 |
20130314143 | ADJUSTABLE POWER SPLITTER AND CORRESPONDING METHODS & APPARATUS - An adjustable power splitter includes: a power divider with an input and a first and second divider output; a first adjustable phase shifter and first adjustable attenuator series coupled to the first divider output and providing a first power output; a second adjustable phase shifter and second adjustable attenuator series coupled to the second divider output and providing a second power output; an interface; and a controller. The controller is configured to receive, via the interface, data indicating phase shifts to be applied by the first and second adjustable phase shifters and attenuation levels to be applied by the first and second adjustable attenuators, and to control, based on the data, the phase shifts and attenuation levels applied by the first and second adjustable phase shifters and the first and second adjustable attenuators. | 11-28-2013 |
20140253248 | PHASE SHIFT AND ATTENUATION CIRCUITS FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE-PATH AMPLIFIERS - Embodiments of circuits for use with an amplifier that includes multiple amplifier paths include a first series circuit and a second series circuit in parallel with the first series circuit. The first series circuit includes a first input coupled to a first power divider output, a first output coupled to a first amplifier path of the multiple amplifier paths, and a first adjustable phase shifter and a first adjustable attenuator series coupled between the first input and the first output. The second series circuit includes a second input coupled to a second power divider output, a second output coupled to a second amplifier path of the multiple amplifier paths, and a second adjustable phase shifter and a second adjustable attenuator series coupled between the second input and the second output. | 09-11-2014 |
Rob Sweeney, Woodbury, MN US
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20090105778 | Cardiac Waveform Template Creation, Maintenance and Use - The present disclosure describes methods and systems for creating, adjusting, and using cardiac waveform morphology templates. The morphology templates include target regions associated with features of cardiac waveforms. The target regions may be adjusted based on relationships between the target regions and features of detected cardiac waveforms associated with the target regions. The templates may be used to analyze cardiac waveforms to classify or monitor various waveform morphologies. Templates may be created or eliminated based on a frequency of use. According to one approach, template creation involves providing target regions defined by one or more characteristics. The target regions are adjusted based on detected cardiac waveform features having similar characteristics. A template may be created using the target regions adjusted by this process. | 04-23-2009 |
20140081344 | CARDIAC WAVEFORM TEMPLATE CREATION, MAINTENANCE AND USE - The present disclosure describes methods, devices, and systems for generating, adjusting, and using cardiac waveform morphology templates. The morphology templates include target regions associated with features of cardiac waveforms. The target regions may be adjusted based on relationships between the target regions and features of detected cardiac waveforms associated with the target regions. The templates may be used to analyze cardiac waveforms to classify or monitor various waveform morphologies. Templates may be created or eliminated, for instance, based on a frequency of use. According to one approach, template creation involves providing target regions defined by one or more characteristics. The target regions are adjusted based on detected cardiac waveform features having similar characteristics. A template may be created using the target regions adjusted by this process. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert Sweeney, Woodbury, MN US
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20100160806 | METHODOLOGY FOR AUTOMATED SIGNAL MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS IN IMPLANTABLE ELECTROTHERAPY AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS - Systems and related methods for analyzing data sensed from a device implanted in a patient, such as a cardiac pacing system. The system detects and evaluates electric signals within the patient that share a common event marker. By using algorithms and graphical presentation of the collected signals having common event markers, deviations in signals over time can be identified and evaluated in consideration of taking further action related to the patient and the implanted device. The system can also be used in conjunction with an advanced patient management system that includes a programmer or repeater capable of gathering information from the implanted device and transmitting the data to a host via a communications network for evaluation at a remote location. | 06-24-2010 |
Robert Sweeney, Parkville, MO US
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20120013941 | Dedicated SMS and wireless telephony communication device and method - A method and device for operating a mobile communications system includes a text message receiver and a printer for printing text messages. The method includes the steps of: | 01-19-2012 |
20120075674 | Medical monitoring telephony communication device and method - An apparatus and method of operating a mobile communications device includes a text message receiver and a printer for printing text messages, the method including the steps of; providing a medical monitoring device and receiving a data reading from a medical monitoring device with a text message communications device. The method also includes the steps of assembling a first message identifying a user, the medical monitoring device and the text communications device, and sending the first message to a remote healthcare professional via secure text message. Then receiving a second message back from the remote health care professional and printing the second message for a patient for example and returning acknowledgement of the second message back to a health care provider such as a doctor for example. | 03-29-2012 |
Robert E. Sweeney, Potomac, MD US
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20110296484 | AUDIO AND VIDEO TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION IN BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT ENVIRONMENTS - Transmitters convert audio and/or video signals into wireless communication signals. Smart phones, personal data assistants and/or other audio/video electronic devices are programmed to detect the wireless communications signals and display them to users. A user selects a desired signal and the smartphone receives the signal and converts it into an audio and/or video signal, which is recorded and/or output. The transmitters are connected to or integrated into microphones, televisions, phones, or other video/audio/media sources, converting audio and/or video received from these sources. This allows for ultra-high quality private broadcasts and reception. The smartphone, personal data assistants and/or other audio/video electronic devices programming also allows identification, commenting and bookmarking of received audio/video, transfer of the audio/video to other devices, transcription of the audio, and other manipulation of the received signals. When specified, the device application requires payment before enabling a recording option, protecting the copyrights of a performer/presenter. | 12-01-2011 |
Robert J. Sweeney, Parkville, MO US
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20120011595 | PERMISSION BASED TEXT MESSAGING - A system and method for narrowcasting text messages to a plurality of cellular phones. The system and method allow a potential user to opt in to receive the text messages the user wants to receive. The potential user can opt in through a computer network based web page. Once the potential user sends a sign up request application to participate via the computer network, the user will receive a first text message containing an authorization code on their cell phone. The user enters the authorization code into the web page and sends the authorization code. Receipt of the authorization code back through the computer network will trigger the phone number of the potential user to be added to a list of authorized text message receivers. A narrowcaster then instructs the central computer to narrowcast text messages to the phone numbers on the list that have indicated they want to receive messages on a certain topic. | 01-12-2012 |
20130165167 | PERMISSION BASED TEXT MESSAGING - A user may receive one or more text messages after the user is authorized. The potential user can opt in through a web page in one embodiment. Once the potential user sends an initial request, the user may receive a first text message containing an authorization code on their mobile phone. The user may enter the authorization code back to a web page. Receipt of the authorization code may trigger the phone number of the potential user to be added to a list of authorized text message receivers. One or more text messages may then be sent to authorized phone numbers on the list. | 06-27-2013 |
20140128035 | PERMISSION BASED TEXT MESSAGING - A user may receive one or more text messages after the user is authorized. The potential user can opt in through a web page in one embodiment. Once the potential user sends an initial request, the user may receive a first text message containing an authorization code on their mobile phone. The user may enter the authorization code back to a web page. Receipt of the authorization code may trigger the phone number of the potential user to be added to a list of authorized text message receivers. One or more text messages may then be sent to authorized phone numbers on the list. | 05-08-2014 |
Robert Paul Sweeney, Bothell, WA US
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20100031152 | Creation and Navigation of Infinite Canvas Presentation - A system and method for creating and conducting presentations on a surface may include an authoring mode, a preprocessing mode and a presentation mode. During an authoring mode, a user may create a surface presentation. In response to a command to play the created presentation, the system enters the preprocessing mode. During the preprocessing mode, a presentation is preprocessed and prepared for presentation. When preprocessing is complete, the presentation mode is entered. During the presentation mode, the infinite surface presentation is presented such that a user may navigate through the presentation. | 02-04-2010 |
Scott Sweeney, Eugene, OR US
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20130295586 | PREPARATION OF NANOCRYSTALS WITH MIXTURES OF ORGANIC LIGANDS - Semiconductor nanocrystals prepared using a mixture of organic ligands (e.g., oxoacids), as well as compositions, kits, and methods of using such semiconductor nanocrystals are disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
Scott F. Sweeney, Springfield, OR US
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20110252580 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USING SAME - Embodiments herein provide a nanoparticle, such as a metal nanoparticle, coupled to a linker molecule to form a nanoparticle-linker construct. In an embodiment, a nanoparticle-linker construct may be further bound to a substrate to take advantage of one or more properties of the nanoparticle. In an embodiment, a functionalized nanoparticle (a nanoparticle having a reactive functionality) may be bound to a linker to form a functionalized nanoparticle-linker construct which may in-turn be bound to a substrate. | 10-20-2011 |
Scott F. Sweeney, Eugene, OR US
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20080206877 | Reactors for selective enhancement reactions and methods of using such reactors - Micro-reactors for selective enhancement of ligands by exponential enrichment (ISOS) include a reactant chamber defined in a fluoropolymer. A target exposure aperture controls a surface area, crystal face or orientation and surface features of a target that is exposed to a random mixture of candidate molecules. The surface area of the target can be selected based on number or concentration of candidate species to enhance candidate competition. The target surface can be formed by deposition of a thin film of a target material on a rigid substrate such as a glass plate. Selected exposure areas are typically substantially smaller than a characteristic cross sectional area of a reactant chamber volume and can be at least as small as 0.1 mm | 08-28-2008 |
Sean Sweeney, Jackson, NJ US
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20100275341 | Knitted Glove Having A Single Layer With A Plurality Of Yarns - A seamless, single layer, multi-yarn glove or glove liner is disclosed. The glove or glove liner includes a first type of yarn and a second type of yarn that is different from the first type of yarn. The glove or glove liner has a single layer that includes the first type of yarn and the second type of yarn knitted together to form a hand-like structure that includes a thumb section, a plurality of finger sections and a palm section. The first type of yarn is different that the second type of yarn. For example, the first type of yarn may be a cut resistant yarn and the second type of yarn may be an inexpensive elastic yarn such as Spandex. An optional cuff is part of the single layer, the cuff optionally comprising a tab to aid in donning and doffing. The glove can further comprise a tab with indicia, where the indicia can be, for example, shape or color to convey information about the glove such as size or cut resistant properties. Padded protection on the knuckles can also be provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275342 | KNITTED GLOVES HAVING A SINGLE LAYER WITH A PLURALITY OF YARNS - A seamless, single layer, multi-yarn glove or glove liner is disclosed. The glove or glove liner includes a first type of yarn and a second type of yarn that is different from the first type of yarn. The glove or glove liner has a single layer that includes the first type of yarn and the second type of yarn knitted together to form a hand-like structure that includes a thumb section, a plurality of finger sections and a palm section. The first type of yarn is different that the second type of yarn. For example, the first type of yarn may be a cut resistant yarn and the second type of yarn may be an inexpensive elastic yarn such as Spandex. Gloves suitable for use by carpenters, electricians, HVAC handlers, laborers, masons, and plumbers are also provided. Methods of using these gloves are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20120227158 | GLOVE HAVING INJECTION MOLDED COMPONENTS - A glove having a glove liner adorned with at least one injection-molded component that provides the glove with specific characteristics tailored to a specific glove application. The liner may comprise a fabric and/or an elastomeric material. The position, composition, and/or contour of the injection-molded components define the characteristics of the glove. | 09-13-2012 |
20130205469 | SEAMLESS RIDGE REINFORCED GLOVE - A seamless knitted glove that includes a knitted ridge is disclosed. Methods for forming the glove are disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
Sean D. Sweeney, Boulder, CO US
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20120284354 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY CREATING AND SERVICING MASTER-SLAVE PAIRS WITHIN AND ACROSS SWITCH FABRICS OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A method and system for dynamically creating and servicing master-slave pairs within and across switch fabrics of a portable computing device (“PCD”) are described. The system and method includes receiving a client request comprising a master-slave pair and conducting a search for a slave corresponding to the master-slave pair. A route for communications within and across switch fabrics is created and that corresponds to the master-slave pair. One or more handles or arrays may be stored in a memory device that correspond to the created route. Next, bandwidth across the route may be set. After the bandwidth across the newly created route is set, the client request originating the master-slave pair may be serviced using the created route. Conducting the search for the slave may include comparing unique identifiers assigned to each slave in a master-slave hierarchy. The search within and across switch fabrics may also include reviewing a fabric route check table for slaves that can be interrogated within a switch fabric. | 11-08-2012 |
Sean D. Sweeney, Firestone, CO US
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20130125130 | CONSERVING POWER THROUGH WORK LOAD ESTIMATION FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE USING SCHEDULED RESOURCE SET TRANSITIONS - A start time to begin transitioning resources to states indicated in the second resource state set is scheduled based upon an estimated amount of processing time to complete transitioning the resources. At a scheduled start time, a process starts in which the states of one or more resources are switched from states indicated by the first resource state set to states indicated by the second resource state set. Scheduling the process of transitioning resource states to begin at a time that allows the process to be completed just in time for the resource states to be immediately available to the processor upon entering the second application state helps minimize adverse effects of resource latency. This calculation for the time that the process should be completed just in time may be enhanced when system states and transitions between states are measured accurately and stored in memory of the portable computing device. | 05-16-2013 |
20140173621 | CONSERVING POWER THROUGH WORK LOAD ESTIMATION FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE USING SCHEDULED RESOURCE SET TRANSITIONS - A start time to begin transitioning resources to states indicated in the second resource state set is scheduled based upon an estimated amount of processing time to complete transitioning the resources. At a scheduled start time, a process starts in which the states of one or more resources are switched from states indicated by the first resource state set to states indicated by the second resource state set. Scheduling the process of transitioning resource states to begin at a time that allows the process to be completed just in time for the resource states to be immediately available to the processor upon entering the second application state helps minimize adverse effects of resource latency. This calculation for the time that the process should be completed just in time may be enhanced when system states and transitions between states are measured accurately and stored in memory of the portable computing device. | 06-19-2014 |
Sean M. Sweeney, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100183125 | CUSTOMER MESSAGING SERVICE - A messaging and alerting service is described. An implementation includes enrolling a customer in the messaging and alert service, storing a list of businesses selected by the customer, storing a customer contact hierarchy list, and contacting the customer according to the contact hierarchy list. The messaging and alerting service enables real-time, interactive alerts to be delivered to customers in the customer's preferred media. In addition, customers may respond to the alerts to provide important directions to a business. | 07-22-2010 |
Shanna Sweeney, Louisville, KY US
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20120097347 | PORTABLE SUN SCREEN - A sunlight blocker for blocking UV light comprising: a sunscreen; an arm extending from the sunscreen; a coiled portion extending from the arm at an opposite end of the sunscreen; and an opening within the coil. The coiled portion enables the user to adjust the position of the sunscreen. In one particular embodiment, a mesh material covers the arm and coiled portion. | 04-26-2012 |
Shaun Sweeney, Wayne, NJ US
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20110052863 | No Drip Tray Liner - The present invention is directed to a two-ply absorbent liner for use in a sterilization process and, more particularly, to an absorbent liner having a foam layer and a paper layer for cushioning sterilization trays and surgical instruments in a sterilization pack and providing advantageous moisture absorption functionality during and after completion of a sterilization process. The absorbent liner functions advantageously with steam or ethylene oxide gas as the sterilization agent. The absorbent liner is fabricated from a foam material, preferably a hydrophilic polymeric foam material, e.g., a hydrophilic polyurethane foam flame laminated to paper, preferably medical grade paper. The disclosed liner may be advantageously utilized in sterilizing surgical instruments and in conjunction with sterilizing trays such that potential residual moisture is eliminated from the surface of the instruments or trays and metal surfaces are cushioned. | 03-03-2011 |
20130042576 | Wrapping Protector for Sterilization Trays - The present invention is directed at methods of preventing damages of a sterilization wrap for surgical instruments by utilizing tray belts. The tray belts are composed of an elongate member of substantially same width and a fastening means for connecting the two ends of the member. The methods comprise the steps of placing surgical instruments inside a sterilization tray, securely the tray belts around the tray, and wrapping a sterile wrap around the tray to form a sterilization pack. The methods may further comprise securing additional tray belts around the sterilization pack. | 02-21-2013 |
20140237748 | Microfiber Medical Cleaning Device - A medical cleaning device includes an introducer having a tail. A cleaning thread includes a microfiber strand bonded to a foam strand. The cleaning thread is folded to form a loop and woven to itself and the tail to form a scrubber. The introducer is configured to couple the cleaning device to a pulling device. The microfiber strand may be sonic welded to the foam strand. The woven cleaning thread may be sonic welded to itself and the tail at points along the scrubber. The foam strand may be composed at least partially of open-cell urethane foam. The pulling device may include a rod including a clip coupled to an introducer loop on the introducer. | 08-28-2014 |
Shawn Sweeney, Upper Saddle River, NJ US
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20080223949 | Wireless remote controlled air freshening and sound generating machine - A Remote controlled air freshening and sound generating machine with a radio control transmitter, a radio controlled receiver, an internal speaker, an internal battery compartment accessible from the outer housing, a canister of scent, a mechanical actuator, and switches to allow sound or scent activation or deactivation individually, a circuit board containing the preprogrammed sounds, a button allowing activation on the unit itself, and a self containing outer housing, and an aperture in the outer housing to allow the dispersing of scent. | 09-18-2008 |
Thomas M. Sweeney, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090053940 | Screw Assembly for Electrical Connectors - A screw assembly for use with an electrical connector securing a conductor includes a threaded body configured to be releasably coupled to a coupling portion of the connector. A contacting structure includes a plate spaced from the threaded body and has a flat contacting surface configured for contacting the conductor. The plate is coupled to the threaded body. The plate is rotatable relative to the threaded body when the threaded body is coupled to the coupling portion of the connector. The plate is restricted from movement away from said threaded body when the threaded body is not coupled to the coupling portion of the connector. A spacer may be positioned between the plate and the threaded body and is configured to urge the plate away from the threaded body. | 02-26-2009 |
20090163087 | STUD CONNECTOR AND RELATED METHODS - A connector for connecting a transformer stud with at least one conductor includes first and second opposed end faces, with each of the faces respectively including first and second ports configured to receive the stud therethrough. A central bore extends from at least the first port for receiving the stud therein. The connector includes a plurality of channels oriented transverse to the central bore with each of the channels being configured to receive a conductor therein. The central bore may extend from the first port to the second port. The central bore may be configured to selectively receive studs of at least two different sizes. The central bore may be configured to selectively receive studs, for example, having respectively diameters of about ⅝ of an inch and about 1 inch. The central bore may include an extruded toothed surface configured to secure the stud there against. | 06-25-2009 |
20120222718 | PHOTOVOLTAIC GROUNDING & BONDING CONNECTOR - A photovoltaic (PV) panel and rack grounding connector may be constructed of a one piece extruded aluminum body. The body may have two extruded openings configured to accept a ground wire at one end and a PV panel or rack flange at the other. Both openings may have extruded serrations to pierce oxidation on the wire end and anodized plating on the PV panel or rack end. Stainless steel or other screws are provided on each end of the connector for securing the wire and panel, respectively, to the connector and to prevent corrosion. The connector may be asymmetric in that the opening on one end for the ground wire is a different shape than the opening on the opposite end for the PV panel. | 09-06-2012 |
Timothy Sweeney, Osseo, NM US
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20090041599 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR MOUNTING - An electro-hydraulic actuator includes a hydraulic pump, an electric motor operatively connected to the hydraulic pump and operable for driving the pump, an actuator moveable in response to fluid flow from the pump, and a housing for the pump, electric motor and actuator. The housing has a base member that is adapted to be modified into various configurations for forming an attachment interface for mounting of the electro-hydraulic actuator. | 02-12-2009 |
Timothy B. Sweeney, Osseo, MN US
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20120067035 | UNIVERSAL ORIENTATION ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - An orientation-independent electro-hydraulic actuator that includes a housing having an interior space forming a fluid reservoir, a pump connected to the housing, an electric motor drivingly coupled to the pump; and a piston-cylinder assembly having a piston axially movable within a cylinder. The cylinder is in fluid communication with the pump to effect movement of the piston in response to fluid flow between the cylinder and the fluid reservoir. The pump has one or more inlet/outlet ports communicating with a volumetric centroid region of the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir includes a volume of hydraulic fluid such that when the piston is fully extended, the volume of fluid in the reservoir is at a minimum and at least one of the inlet/outlet ports is submerged in hydraulic fluid. | 03-22-2012 |
William Sweeney, Norwalk, CT US
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20090276519 | Method and System for Achieving Better Efficiency in a Client Grid Using Node Resource Usage and Tracking - A system, method and computer program product for distributing task assignments on a computer network comprising a client grid having at least one server coupled to at least one client node and a plurality of client computers coupled to the client node through a plurality of monitoring agents. Each monitoring agent collects data regarding the resources a particular client computer makes available to the grid and transmits the data to the grid server when the client computer requests a grid task. The system generates a resource probability distribution based on the historical computing resource data and employs a scheduling algorithm to distribute grid tasks to the client computers using at least the probability distribution. | 11-05-2009 |
William Sweeney, Weare, NH US
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20090012856 | Method of marketing local products and/or services - A method of marketing local products and/or services includes establishing a database of providers of local products and/or services, wherein the providers are classified into one or more business categories and each provider is certified prior to inclusion. User requests are received for information about providers of local products and/or services in a specified business category, and a list of providers classified in the specified business category is displayed to the user in response to the request. The list has a limited number of providers to avoid an excessive number of choices. | 01-08-2009 |
20090012999 | Pushing a targeted audience to a particular location - A method for pushing a targeted audience to a specific location includes identifying an entity having a connection to the targeted audience and agreeing to enter into a Targeted Audience Initiator arrangement with the entity. The entity is then providing with materials for pushing members of the targeted audience to the specific location. The entity is then compensated in exchange for pushing members of the targeted audience to the specific location. | 01-08-2009 |