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Steven S. Adamec, Charlotte, NC US
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20110078012 | Method for Encouraging Home Ownership - A method of enabling a buyer to transition from renting a home to owning a home is provided. | 03-31-2011 |
Steven S. Anglesey, Layton, UT US
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20100266379 | Rebar Separator - A rebar separator having a crossbar situated atop one or, preferably, two vibrational insulators which are preferably inflatable cushions. Preferably, there are two or more such crossbars on one or two inflatable cushions. At least one vibrational motor is in contact with at least one crossbar. And preferably each crossbar slopes from a first end to a second end. A source of fluid is in communication with each inflatable cushion. Preferably, the vibrational insulators are placed on top of first and second longitudinal channels of a horizontal rack. | 10-21-2010 |
Steven S. Armato, Seattle, WA US
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20140067260 | Interpolating Geolocation - A system comprises a delivery application executing on a processor of a delivery device. The application communicates a message indicating a problem associated with locating a destination site for a user. The system further comprises a vendor server communicatively coupled to the processor of the delivery device. The vendor server receives the message indicating the problem associated with the first location, determines that the first location is associated with a second location that is within a predetermined distance of the first location, approximates geocoordinates associated with the first location based at least in part upon geocoordinates associated with the second location, and communicates the approximated geocoordinates to the delivery application. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067709 | Transport Using Geolocation - A system comprises a delivery application executing on a processor of a delivery device. The application communicates a message indicating a problem associated with locating a destination site for a user. The system further comprises a user application executing on a processor of a user device. The user application communicates a message confirming that the user device is located at the destination site, and communicates geocoordinates of the destination site. The system further comprises a vendor server communicatively coupled to the processor of the delivery device and the processor of the user device. The vendor server communicates with the user application to receive the geocoordinates of the destination site. The vendor server further communicates the geocoordinates of the destination site to the delivery application. | 03-06-2014 |
20140297176 | INTERPOLATING GEOLOCATION - An apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The memory can store a first address and a longitude, latitude, and altitude associated with the first address. The processor can receive a second address and determine that a user device associated with the second address is not located at the second address. In response to the determination that the user device is not located at the second address, the processor can approximate the geocoordinates of the second address based at least in part upon the longitude, latitude, and altitude associated with the first address. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297554 | TRANSPORT USING GEOLOCATION - An apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The processor may receive, from a transporter device, an indication of a problem associated with locating a destination site associated with the first user device. In response to receiving the indication, the processor may request the geocoordinates of the first user device. The processor may confirm that a second user device is located proximate the destination site, wherein the first user device requests the geocoordinates of the second user device in response to a determination that the first user device is not located proximate the destination site. The processor may receive the geocoordinates of the second user device, and communicate, to the transporter device, the geocoordinates of the second user device. | 10-02-2014 |
Steven S. Bailey, Fargo, ND US
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20140116153 | LIQUID BLOCKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for monitoring inefficient flow rates in a liquid-flow distribution system, such as that which is used in agricultural liquid application equipment. This may include blockages or punctures in a liquid line. The system generally includes a plurality of gauges for monitoring the supply line flow rate in a liquid application system which are monitored by a number of sensors. Immediate feedback is presented to the operator of the vehicle inside the cab. The system alerts the operator when a blockage, loss, or increase of flow rate has occurred in one of the liquid lines. The system may merely indicate that one of the lines is blocked, or the system may be more sophisticated such that it can indicate which line is blocked and adjust the flow in that line in an attempt to clear the blockage. | 05-01-2014 |
20150068320 | LIQUID BLOCKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for monitoring inefficient flow rates in a liquid-flow distribution system, such as that which is used in agricultural liquid application equipment. This may include blockages or punctures in a liquid line. The system generally includes a plurality of gauges for monitoring the supply line flow rate in a liquid application system which are monitored by a number of sensors Immediate feedback is presented to the operator of the vehicle inside the cab. The system alerts the operator when a blockage, loss, or increase of flow rate has occurred in one of the liquid lines. The system may merely indicate that one of the lines is blocked, or the system may be more sophisticated such that it can indicate which line is blocked and adjust the flow in that line in an attempt to clear the blockage. | 03-12-2015 |
Steven S. Bayham, Toms River, NJ US
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20130247320 | HANDLE FOR SECURING INTERCHANGEABLE LOOFAHS - A handle for temporarily securing a man-made loofah to aid in bathing and showering those parts of the body which are hard to reach, the handle having an elongate gripping end, and having a man-made loofah securing end defined by a plurality of embedded, upstanding bristle members having flexible, crook-shaped upper ends for engaging the perforated mesh cloth of a man-made loofah for scrubbing those portions of the body not easily reached, the man-made loofah easily removed from the handle by a pulling action temporarily deforming the crook-shaped bristle end and releasing the man-made loofah. | 09-26-2013 |
20140367443 | DUAL MUZZLE NAIL GUN - A nail gun, for particular use with respect to the installation of roofing shingles, the nail gun having a dual feed and a dual muzzle for permitting the nail gun to drive two nails simultaneously. | 12-18-2014 |
Steven S. Behram, Potomac, MD US
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20130204914 | PATIENT IDENTIFICATION BASED ON IMMUTABLE CHARACTERISTICS - Techniques are described herein that are capable of identifying patients based on immutable characteristics. For instance, each patient identifier is based on immutable characteristics of the patient who is to be identified by that patient identifier. Examples of an immutable characteristic of a patient include but are not limited to the patient's first name, the patient's last name, the patient's birth date, the patient's birth city, the patient's birth state, the patient's birth country, the patient's mother's maiden name, the patient's gender, etc. For instance, portions of a patient identifier that identifies a patient may be based on respective subsets of immutable characteristics of the patient. Logical operations may be performed with respect to the respective portions of the patient identifier to determine a checksum identifier to facilitate detection of an error with respect to reproduction (e.g., scanning, manually typing, etc.) of the patient identifier. | 08-08-2013 |
Steven S. Bordewick, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120000463 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPIES - The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A mask in fluid communication with the blower is configured to communicate pressurized air produced at least in part by the blower to the airways of a user. | 01-05-2012 |
Steven S. Bordewick, Shoreview, MN US
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20100065054 | METHODS FOR BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE APPARATUS - Methods relating to the power management of positive airway pressure apparatus using a battery are disclosed herein. The methods, in various aspects, are adapted to prolong the delivery of a positive airway pressurized therapy when the positive airway pressure apparatus is operated under battery power. | 03-18-2010 |
20120080032 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HUMIDITY IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY - The present inventions provide respiratory therapy apparatus that introduce water into the pressurized air delivered to a user during various positive airway pressure therapies and corresponding methods. The respiratory therapy apparatus may be configured to administer one or more positive airway pressure therapies, including: continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP), bi-level positive airway pressure therapy (BPAP), auto positive airway pressure therapy (autoPAP), proportional positive airway pressure therapy (PPAP), and/or other positive airway pressure therapies. The respiratory therapy apparatus may include a user interface that defines an interface passage to communicate pressurized air to the user for inhalation and a humidifier that introduces water into the pressurized air generally at the interface passage. Methods according to the present inventions may include introducing water into the interface passage at one or more humidifier ports disposed about the interface passage. | 04-05-2012 |
20140014102 | METHODS FOR BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE APPARATUS - Methods relating to the power management of positive airway pressure apparatus using a battery are disclosed herein. The methods, in various aspects, are adapted to prolong the delivery of a positive airway pressurized therapy when the positive airway pressure apparatus is operated under battery power. | 01-16-2014 |
20140166007 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPIES - The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A mask in fluid communication with the blower is configured to communicate pressurized air produced at least in part by the blower to the airways of a user. | 06-19-2014 |
Steven S. Brown, Boulder, CO US
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20150377850 | Measurement of Total Reactive Nitrogen, NOy, together with NO2, NO, and O3 via Cavity Ring-down Spectroscopy - A sensitive, compact detector measures total reactive nitrogen (NO | 12-31-2015 |
Steven S. Chen, Union City, CA US
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20110022672 | Method and Apparatus for Scalable Transport Processing Fulfillment System - A scalable fulfillment system is presented that supports business processes, manages the transport and processing of business-related messages or documents between a business entity and clients, such as customers, vendors, and business partners, and generally supports business document processing. The system intelligently manages the transportation of files from clients, through processing of files, to generating responses that return to the clients. To accommodate a heterogeneous interfacing and processing with different clients in a central system, a file normalization technique is used that captures a common meta-data format from the numerous heterogeneous file types used by numerous clients. The meta-data files, also referred to as messages, contain links to their associated data files and are processed separately. Once the messages are entered into the system, an intelligent queue scheduler (IQS) is used to schedule the processing of messages across a scalable resource of processing engines based on normalized file meta-data parameters. | 01-27-2011 |
Steven S. Clareen, San Diego, CA US
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20090275564 | HALOARYL SUBSTITUTED AMINOPURINES, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREWITH - Provided herein are Aminopurine Compounds having the following structure: | 11-05-2009 |
20090312320 | METHODS OF TREATMENT COMPRISING THE ADMINISTRATION OF HALOARYL SUBSTITUTED AMINOPURINES OR COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Provided herein are Aminopurine Compounds having the following structure: | 12-17-2009 |
Steven S. Crohn, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20140030308 | IMPLANTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTING AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELL GROWTH - A biologically engineered stent for treating patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction/ischemia. The stent is inserted in a vessel upstream to and proximal the damaged muscle/ischemic area. The stent elutes Stromal Derived Factor (SDF1)/CXCR4 complex and/or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) to attract autologous stem cell for the repair of damaged myocardium or tissues and inducing vascularization (creation of collateral vessels) to the ischemic area. The SDF1/CXCR4 acts as a homing mechanism for stem cells. Stem cell mobilizing agents such as Gm-CSF, GCSF and Plerixafor, as a CXCR4 blocker, may be added systemically to assist in stem mobilization. A protocol consisting of multiple doses of Gm-CSF or GCSF may be given in order to mobilize stem cells from the patient. Optionally, stem cells may be injected into the patient. The treatment stimulates repair and improves survival of damaged myocardium and prevents ventricular remodeling. | 01-30-2014 |
Steven S. Farsai, Redmond, WA US
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20140057597 | SIM Level Mobile Security - Mobile security techniques may protect information stored on a subscriber identity module (SIM) card as well as services that are accessible through the SIM card from unauthorized use. The techniques include receiving a service request to perform a security function at a server. The security function may affect a service provided to a mobile device by a telecommunication network, in which the mobile device obtains the service using a SIM card. The techniques further include performing the security function. The performance of the SIM function may be terminated in response to the server receiving a reversion command or an expiration of a predetermined time period. | 02-27-2014 |
Steven S. Fleagle, Syracuse, IN US
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20120009023 | Pumpable crib bag assembly and method of installation - A pumpable inflatable crib bag assembly for supporting a mine roof which includes a generally cylindrical bag having top and bottom ends for retaining and confining a liquid settable grout to be pumped into the bag. The bag further includes an inner generally cylindrical mesh reinforcement disposed within and generally coextending with the bag. This generally cylindrical mesh reinforcement is spaced from an inner wall of the bag and is permeable to the liquid settable grout whereby the liquid settable grout may be pumped through a fill port into the bag to thereby fill the bag and encapsulate the mesh reinforcement. The liquid settable grout is pumped through a fill port which is adjacent the top end of the bag. | 01-12-2012 |
20130220469 | VENTILATION DUCTING ARRANGEMENT - A ventilation ducting arrangement includes a flexible conduit having an inner surface defining a channel carrying a flow of air. First connectors are aligned in a length direction along a length of the inner surface of the conduit. Second connectors are aligned along the length direction. Each of the second connectors has a position along the length direction that is the same as a position of a corresponding first connector along the length direction but that is diametrically opposed to the position of the corresponding first connector relative to a circumference of the inner surface. Each of a plurality of fastening devices interconnects a respective one of the first connectors and a respective one of the second connectors such that a distance between the interconnected first connector and the interconnected second connector is limited by a length of the fastening device. | 08-29-2013 |
20140314490 | PUMPABLE MINE VENTILATION STRUCTURE - A pumpable mine ventilation stopping wall structure comprised of a pumpable bag having spaced walls of generally parallel nonporous and flexible sheets with the sheets retained in spaced relationship with spaced flexible cross ties. The perimeter of the spaced walls are closed off with a permeable mesh having a mesh size which will permit restricted flow of cementitious grout therethrough for sealing the wall structure to surrounding rough mine faces. The bag is provided with at least one grout fill port for filling the bag by pumping cementitious grout into the bag. | 10-23-2014 |
Steven S. Flucker, Clevedon GB
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20080264067 | Controlling operation of a compressor to avoid surge - A compressor or fan is controlled to avoid stall, surge or flutter. The control system includes a look-up table from which is retrieved a margin-adjusted limiting value of a control parameter of the compressor, using inputs representing inlet guide vane angle (IGV), non-dimensional speed of the compressor (N/R√T), vehicle Mach number (Mn) and inlet geometry (IG). A variable stall, surge or flutter safety margin about a nominal limiting value of a control parameter is pre-established to reflect threats to the working, stall, flutter and surge lines, for example as a result of measurement inaccuracies, and from this the margin-adjusted limiting value is derived. An actual value of the control parameter is determined in real time, and the actual value is compared with the margin-adjusted limiting value. An output signal indicating stall, surge or flutter risk is generated if the actual value falls within the stall, surge or flutter safety margin. | 10-30-2008 |
Steven S. Harlen, Jesup, GA US
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20100209668 | Absorbent material with wet strength containing wax - An absorbent material for use in a disposable absorbent product exhibiting enhanced wet strength characteristics includes a blend of cellulosic fibrous material and superabsorbent polymeric material, with a wax applied to the blend in a preferably discontinuous or non-uniform distribution for enhancing wet strength characteristics of the material, without unacceptably diminishing its absorbency. Notably, the absorbent material includes regions of relatively high densification, which can exist about particles of superabsorbent material, with application of wax in a molten form resulting in the spontaneous flow and migration of the wax to the regions of higher densification. The material can be formed with a pattern of regions of relatively high and low densification, with the wax preferentially distributed in those regions of high densification. It is believed that the wax acts to maintain the strength of hydrogen bonds formed within the absorbent material, by minimizing the effect of wetting the bonds when liquid is absorbed by the structure. | 08-19-2010 |
20100318047 | ABSORBENT, NONWOVEN MATERIAL EXHIBITING Z-DIRECTION DENSITY GRADIENT - The present invention relates to an absorbent material that can be used as an absorbent core in absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, pantiliners, incontinence products, disposable diapers, etc. The material of the present invention is a nonwoven sheet, consisting of cellulosic fibers, optionally superabsorbent polymeric material, containing no binders, latexes, etc, relying on hydrogen bonding to produce the necessary structure. The material contains density gradients which direct fluid into the material and distribute it providing more effective fluid transport and efficient utilization of storage capacity. The material consists of two regions. In the first region, the material has a low-density stratum adjacent to one surface, overlaying at least one higher density stratum adjacent to the opposite surface of the sheet. These strata create a density gradient in the thickness direction (Z-direction) of the sheet. The second region consists of a fluid distribution structure that has a higher density than at least the lower density of the strata comprising the first region. The fluid distribution structure is in direct fluid communication with the adjacent strata in the first region, along their boundaries. | 12-16-2010 |
20110162989 | ULTRA THIN LAMINATE WITH PARTICULATES IN DENSE PACKAGES - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a laminate absorbent structure, and a resulting package containing a single continuous running web of the laminate material. Notably, formation of the material is effected by blending a curtain of adhesive fibers with a curtain of particulate material, and depositing the mixture on a moving substrate, preferably provided in the form of a tissue layer. A second substrate, also preferably comprising a tissue layer, is applied on top of the deposited mixture, and pressure applied to form the laminated structure. Notably, attendant to packaging of the laminated material, adjacent layers of the material tend to nest into one another, to form a sandwich in which the density of the material in the package is more than 1.5 times the density of the material after its removal from the package. | 07-07-2011 |
20120148821 | ULTRA THIN LAMINATE WITH PARTICULATES IN DENSE PACKAGES - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a laminate absorbent structure, and a resulting package containing a single continuous running web of the laminate material. Notably, formation of the material is effected by blending a curtain of adhesive fibers with a curtain of particulate material, and depositing the mixture on a moving substrate, preferably provided in the form of a tissue layer. A second substrate, also preferably comprising a tissue layer, is applied on top of the deposited mixture, and pressure applied to form the laminated structure. Notably, attendant to packaging of the laminated material, adjacent layers of the material tend to nest into one another, to form a sandwich in which the density of the material in the package is more than 1.5 times the density of the material after its removal from the package. | 06-14-2012 |
20120205061 | ABSORBENT, NONWOVEN MATERIAL EXHIBITING Z-DIRECTION DENSITY GRADIENT - The present material contains density gradients which direct fluid into the material and distribute it providing more effective fluid transport and efficient utilization of storage capacity. The material consists of two regions. In the first region, the material has a low-density stratum adjacent to one surface, overlaying at least one higher density stratum adjacent to the opposite surface of the sheet. These strata create a density gradient in the thickness direction (Z-direction) of the sheet. The second region consists of a fluid distribution structure that has a higher density than at least the lower density of the strata comprising the first region. The fluid distribution structure is in direct fluid communication with the adjacent strata in the first region, along their boundaries. | 08-16-2012 |
20150108028 | ULTRA THIN LAMINATE WITH PARTICULATES IN DENSE PACKAGES - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a laminate absorbent structure, and a resulting package containing a single continuous running web of the laminate material. Notably, formation of the material is effected by blending a curtain of adhesive fibers with a curtain of particulate material, and depositing the mixture on a moving substrate, preferably provided in the form of a tissue layer. A second substrate, also preferably comprising a tissue layer, is applied on top of the deposited mixture, and pressure applied to form the laminated structure. Notably, attendant to packaging of the laminated material, adjacent layers of the material tend to nest into one another, to form a sandwich in which the density of the material in the package is more than 1.5 times the density of the material after its removal from the package. | 04-23-2015 |
Steven S. Kahre, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20100276227 | Tactical vehicle with line deployment tower - A tactical vehicle incorporates a line deployment tower adapted for use by personnel transferring between an elevated location on the vehicle and a remote target location. The line deployment tower includes a base mounted to the vehicle at the elevated location. An elongated line boom has a proximal end attached to the base, and an opposite distal end. A flexible line is secured to the distal end of the line boom, and is adapted for extending downward from the elevated location when deployed. | 11-04-2010 |
Steven S. Kantner, St. Paul, MN US
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20100080763 | ACRYLIC-BASED COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR COSMETIC AND PERSONAL CARE - A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C | 04-01-2010 |
20100267302 | SILICONE GEL ADHESIVE CONSTRUCTION - A silicone gel adhesive construction comprises (a) a porous backing, (b) an acrylic copolymer pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least a portion of one side of the porous backing, and (c) a cured silicone gel adhesive on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272784 | WATER-SOLUBLE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone. | 10-28-2010 |
Steven S. Kantner, Ii, St. Paul, MN US
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20130143991 | WATER-SOLUBLE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone. | 06-06-2013 |
Steven S. Kelchner, Turbotville, PA US
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20100014926 | System and Method for Pneumatically conveying Metered Amounts of Bulk Particulate Material - A system for pneumatically conveying metered amounts of a bulk particulate material comprising a first conduit formed of a gas permeable material having a material inlet and outlet, a second conduit formed of a gas impermeable material encompassing and spaced from said first conduit, and means for intermittently supplying a fluidizing gas under pressure to the plenum between the first and second conduits. | 01-21-2010 |
20130058744 | Bulk Material Handling System and Carrier Therefor - A system including a receptacle having an inlet for receiving a poke material therethrough and a carrier for supporting a flexible bag with a closable discharge spout, containing a bulk material to be deposited in such receptacle, and means operable upon a bag loaded with bulk material being supported thereon such spout being aligned with such receptacle inlet and such spout being opening for jostling such bag to enhance the discharge of material through such spout into such receptacle, wherein such carrier and such receptacle are provided with cooperating configurations facilitating the positioning of such carrier relative to such receptacle with said bag spout aligned with such receptacle inlet. | 03-07-2013 |
Steven S. Kirckof, Woodbury, MN US
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20100217620 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING ARTICLES TO BE STERILIZED AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be subjected to a sterilization cycle is disclosed. The method uses a sterilization indicator and electronically links sterilization information with the articles subjected to the sterilization process. The indicator allows a sterilization cycle to be monitored without the need for a user to subjectively distinguish between color, quality or intensity of display patterns. | 08-26-2010 |
20110064606 | STERILIZATION PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE AND METHOD - A sterilization process challenge device comprising a solid body comprised of walls which define a space, wherein the space can fully contain a sterilization indicator and a volume of gas of at least 5 cubic centimeters and not more than 1000 cubic centimeters; a flow restrictor associated with the solid body such that any flow of the gas out of the space and any flow of a sterilant into the space is restricted; wherein the sterilization indicator indicates whether or not it has been contacted by the sterilant for a time and at a temperature sufficient to sterilize an article; and wherein the walls of the solid body are impervious to the sterilant and have a thickness of at least 0.3 centimeter, methods of using the device and a kit including the device are disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
20110275159 | CHEMICAL INDICATOR COMPOSITION, INDICATORS AND METHODS - A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
20140370604 | WATER-BASED STERILIZATION INDICATOR COMPOSITION - Water-based formulations comprising an indicating composition dispersed in water are described. The water-based indicating compositions include an organic Bi(III) compound, a sulfur source, and a carbonate salt. Formulations further including a resin and/or an acidic additive are also described. | 12-18-2014 |
Steven S. Klages, Cambridge CA
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20120042970 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING A SORBENT - The present invention relates generally to a device and method for supplying a sorbent, at one or more various desired supply points in a flue gas stream, to boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.). In one embodiment, the device of the present invention that is designed to supply a sorbent comprises a series of coaxial pipes. In another embodiment, the device of the present invention that is designed to supply a sorbent comprises a mixing section with a plurality of distribution vanes contained in at least one mixing section. | 02-23-2012 |
Steven S. Lee, Manlius, NY US
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20120015438 | Mammallian cell culture process for protein production - The present invention describes methods and processes for the production of proteins, particularly glycoproteins, by animal cell or mammalian cell culture, preferably, but not limited to, fed-batch cell cultures. In one aspect, the methods comprise at least two temperature shifts performed during the culturing period, in which the temperature is lower at the end of the culturing period than at the time of initial cell culture. Throughout their duration, the culturing processes of the invention involving two or more downward shifts in temperature sustain a high viability of the cultured cells, and can yield an increased end titer of protein product, and a high quality of protein product, as determined, e.g., by sialic acid content of the produced protein. In another aspect, the methods comprise the delayed addition of polyanionic compound during the culturing period. The delayed addition of polyanionic compound sustains a high viability of the cultured cells, and can extend the growth phase, delay the onset of the death phase, and arrest the death phase. | 01-19-2012 |
Steven S. Legum, Mineola, NY US
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20150332567 | SMART MEMORY MATERIAL LOCK DEVICES - Tracking device embodiments, comprising: portable housing with a locking mechanism; band latched about a wrist; tampering detection device to detect tampering with the band, comprising: power source; latch configured to latch one end of the band within the housing; a shape memory material component connected to the latch; an electrical circuit for controlling the power source to heat the shape memory material component to cause the shape memory material component to change from a first length/shape to a second length/shape during supply of power to perform a locking function; a timer; two-way network communication device; a tracking element; tampering signal generation circuit. In embodiments, a tamper resistant container cap, comprises: cap housing releasably lockable to an open end of a container and a locking mechanism using a shape memory material component. | 11-19-2015 |
Steven S. Mounnarat, Penfield, NY US
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20100313909 | DOVETAIL TREATING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus for treating a dovetail in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, at least two pads for treating, cleaning or polishing a dovetail surface, at least a pair of guide wheels for aligning the apparatus within the dovetail, and at least one motor connected to the pads. The motor is operatively configured to rotate the pads. The dovetail surface is treated, cleaned or polished by sliding the apparatus along the dovetail and activating the motor to rotate the pads. | 12-16-2010 |
Steven S. Ramboz, Summit, UT US
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20110270322 | SURGICAL FASTENER AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to one embodiment, a fastener includes a shank and a head coupled to the shank. The shank is concentrically aligned with a central axis of the fastener. The head extends from a proximal end to a distal end and the shank extends from a proximal end adjacent the distal end of the head to a distal end away from the distal end of the head. The head includes a plurality of receptacles each spaced radially outwardly away from the central axis of the fastener. Each fastener has a radially innermost portion that extends radially inwardly toward the central axis in a direction away from the proximal end of the head. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270323 | SURGICAL FASTENER AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to one embodiment, a fastener includes a shank defined about a central axis and a head coupled to the shank. The head includes a continuous receptacle circumscribing the central axis. The continuous receptacle includes a radially inner surface that is angled radially inwardly toward the central axis in a head-to-shank direction. | 11-03-2011 |
20130231668 | BONE TREATMENT SYSTEM - A system for removing bone growths and realigning bones includes a bone planer and an osteotomy guide. The bone planer includes a hollow sleeve that has an end embeddable within a bone. The bone planer also includes a rotary blade that is coupled to the hollow sleeve. The rotary blade is positioned within and rotatable relative to the hollow sleeve. The osteotomy guide includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal and proximal portions are slidably coupled together. Each of the distal and proximal portions includes an upright that defines a cut guide surface. A space defined between the cut guide surfaces defines a cut path corresponding with a desired cut through the bone. | 09-05-2013 |
Steven S. Ramboz, Cedar City, UT US
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20090287225 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ORTHOPEDIC FASTENER INSERTION AND EXTRACTION - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for positional fixation of a fastener, including but not limited to the extraction of an orthopedic screw. According to one embodiment, an instrument is provided which accepts a collet designed to conform to a proximal end of a variety of types and sizes of fasteners. The collet is installed through a chuck body, which is seated in a distal end of a handle. A closing mechanism within the handle causes the collet to tightly grip and lock onto the proximal end of the fastener. A compressible distal end of the collet may have longitudinal slits that define jaws for improving gripping flexibility. | 11-19-2009 |
Steven S. Sauerbrey, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20130115933 | AFTERMARKET TELEMATICS UNIT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET MOUNTING ANGLE THEREOF - An aftermarket telematics unit is disclosed herein. The aftermarket telematics unit includes, but is not limited to a housing that is configured to be mounted to an internal surface of a vehicle. The aftermarket telematics unit further includes an angle detection unit that is associated with the housing and that is configured to detect a mounting angle of the housing. The aftermarket telematics unit still further includes a processor that is associated with the housing. The processor is configured to perform an initial configuration procedure and is further configured to discontinue the initial configuration procedure when the mounting angle is out of a target range. | 05-09-2013 |
20140288770 | MOUNTING SENSOR AND AFTERMARKET DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH MOUNTING SENSOR - An aftermarket device is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the aftermarket device includes, but is not limited to, a housing that is configured to be mounted to an internal surface of a vehicle. The aftermarket device further includes, but is not limited to a processor that is mounted within the housing. The aftermarket device still further includes, but is not limited to, a mounting sensor that is associated with the housing and that is communicatively coupled with the processor. The mounting sensor is configured to detect a mounting status of the housing and to provide a signal to the processor. The signal contains information indicative of the mounting status of the housing. The processor is configured to determine that the housing is improperly mounted to the internal surface of the vehicle based on the mounting status. | 09-25-2014 |
20150095156 | SERVICING SUBSCRIBER VEHICLES - At a server, a notification that a subscriber vehicle has an appointment with a dealership is received. A geo-fence is set up around the dealership. At the server, it is recognized that the subscriber vehicle has entered the geo-fence. Subscriber vehicle identifying data is received at the server, and in-vehicle infotainment capabilities of the subscriber vehicle are identified at the server by interrogation of a database in connection with the server. From the server, a message is transmitted to the subscriber vehicle that is tailored to the in-vehicle infotainment capabilities. | 04-02-2015 |
20150120402 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING AFTER-HOURS VEHICLE PICK UP - In an example of a method for enabling after-hours vehicle pick up, a server recognizes that a service payment request is outstanding for a serviced vehicle. In response to the recognizing, the server transmits an ignition block command to the serviced vehicle. The ignition block command triggers a powertrain control module of the serviced vehicle to enter a disengaged state that electrically prohibits the powertrain control module from providing tractive power to a vehicle drive wheel. At the server, a notification of a payment acceptance is received from an infotainment unit of the serviced vehicle or a mobile communications device associated with the serviced vehicle. In response to receiving the notification, the server transmits an ignition enabling command triggering the powertrain control module to enter an engaged state that electrically enables the powertrain control module to provide tractive power to the vehicle drive wheel. | 04-30-2015 |
20150133108 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT - A method and a system for providing control of a vehicle telematics unit using a mobile device. The method carried out by the system includes the steps of: determining a mobile device is configured to control a vehicle telematics unit; receiving at a call center a vehicle telematics unit (VTU) command from the mobile device instructing the telematics unit to provide vehicle data using short range wireless communication (SRWC); sending the VTU command from the call center to the telematics unit; and transmitting via SRWC the vehicle data. | 05-14-2015 |
20150201297 | CONTROLLING A SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS CONNECTION BETWEEN A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT AND AN IN-VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM - A system and method of communicating using a vehicle telematics unit and an in-vehicle audio system includes detecting a vehicle event at the vehicle telematics unit; terminating any existing short-range wireless connections between the vehicle telematics unit and wireless devices carried by a vehicle occupant; establishing a short-range wireless connection between the vehicle telematics unit and the in-vehicle audio system; and providing communications between the vehicle occupant and a central facility using the short-range wireless connection established between the vehicle telematics unit and the in-vehicle audio system. | 07-16-2015 |
Steven S. Schuver, St. Louis, MO US
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20110270634 | System and method for determining a premium for insurance for a security - A method for determining a premium for insuring a security comprising the steps of determining an insurance risk premium based upon a security to be insured, determining an expense and profit load, and combining the insurance risk premium and the expense and profit load to determine a total gross premium. A system for determining a premium for insuring a security comprises a computer system capable of having entered information related to a security to be insured, the computer system having a program for calculating an insurance risk premium based upon a security to be insured, for calculating an expense and profit load, and for combining the insurance risk premium and the expense and profit load to determine a total gross premium. | 11-03-2011 |
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20140257875 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GUARANTEE WITHIN A DEFERRED ANNUITY FOR INSURING A SECURITY - A system for providing a guarantee within a deferred annuity for insuring a security against a change in value of the security is disclosed which comprises a computer system configured to have entered information related to a security to be insured by the guarantee within the deferred annuity, the computer system configured to prepare the guarantee within the deferred annuity based upon the entered information related to the security to be insured, the deferred annuity having an account value, and the security to be insured being held in an account separate from the account value of the deferred annuity. | 09-11-2014 |
Steven S. Senia, Marina Del Rey, CA US
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20110039229 | COMPUTER AIDED CANAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM AND A UNIQUE ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT DESIGN - A dental handpiece with an integrated camera and computer. Computer receives information input by dental professionals and data retrieved from integrated sensors. Computer allows pre-programmed procedural steps and information supplied by dental professional to be stored for later use. Computer transmits camera image, stored information and real-time procedural data to dental professional via attached monitor. Computer assists dental professional in handpiece set-up and procedural steps including feedback as treatment proceeds. Based on data received from the user and sensors, the computer dynamically makes adjustments to the procedural steps as well as handpiece mechanical motion, such as, but not limited to, rotational speed, rotational direction, torque, advance feed rate, and withdraw rate. | 02-17-2011 |
Steven S. Sharik, Ambler, PA US
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20100093811 | HIV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are disclosed: (I), wherein X | 04-15-2010 |
Steven S. Spelbring, Appleton, WI US
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20140333439 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS - A system includes sensors for transmitting data on a low power and/or short range transmission link, and one or more coordinators in wireless communication with the sensors. The coordinators convert signals received via the low power and/or short range transmission link to a longer range transmission link. A base station is in wireless communication with the coordinators via the longer range transmission link so that data generated by the sensors is transferred to the base station via the coordinators. | 11-13-2014 |