Rasmussen, US
Aaron Rasmussen, Santa Monica, CA US
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20130088490 | METHOD FOR EYEWEAR FITTING, RECOMMENDATION, AND CUSTOMIZATION USING COLLISION DETECTION - A system and method is presented for virtually fitting clothing, jewelry, hats, or eyewear frames utilizing 3D scans of a user's face and/or body. The system and method include inputting a 3D scan of a user's face and a 3D model of the item into the software. The 3D image of the item to be fitted is placed on the face or body image resulting from the 3D scan and is iteratively moved until collision is detected between the 3D model of the item and the 3D model of the face or body. A recommendation engine can be used to recommend different items to the user based on the virtual fit. Eyewear frames may be recommended based on testing each model to determine if temple pieces are long enough to get over the ear and if flex is too great or too small. | 04-11-2013 |
Adrienne Rasmussen, Martinez, CA US
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20130088490 | METHOD FOR EYEWEAR FITTING, RECOMMENDATION, AND CUSTOMIZATION USING COLLISION DETECTION - A system and method is presented for virtually fitting clothing, jewelry, hats, or eyewear frames utilizing 3D scans of a user's face and/or body. The system and method include inputting a 3D scan of a user's face and a 3D model of the item into the software. The 3D image of the item to be fitted is placed on the face or body image resulting from the 3D scan and is iteratively moved until collision is detected between the 3D model of the item and the 3D model of the face or body. A recommendation engine can be used to recommend different items to the user based on the virtual fit. Eyewear frames may be recommended based on testing each model to determine if temple pieces are long enough to get over the ear and if flex is too great or too small. | 04-11-2013 |
Alexander C. Rasmussen, La Jolla, CA US
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20100153928 | Developing and Maintaining High Performance Network Services - A network service runtime module executing on a processor is configured to accept a directed acyclic service graph representing elements of a network service application. During execution of the service graph, runtime events are stored. The service graph may by optimized by generating alternate service graphs, and simulating performance of the alternate service graphs in a simulator using the stored runtime events. A hill climber algorithm may be used in conjunction with the simulator to vary alternate service graphs and determine which alternate service graphs provide the greatest utility. Once determined, an alternate service graph with the greatest utility may be loaded into the network service runtime module for execution. | 06-17-2010 |
Anny R. Rasmussen, Naples, FL US
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20120023818 | PLANT SUPPORT DEVICE - A plant support device ( | 02-02-2012 |
Barton Rasmussen, Newtown, CT US
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20110089333 | ASSEMBLIES FOR ION AND ELECTRON SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices that can be used to align the components of a source assembly in a source housing. In some examples, a terminal lens configured to couple to the housing through respective alignment features can be used to retain the source components in a source housing to provide a source assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
Brad J. Rasmussen, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20100271090 | Adaptive Temporal Filtering of Single Event Effects - Technologies are described herein for mitigating the effects of single event effects or upsets on digital semiconductor device data paths and clocks utilizing an adaptive temporal filter. The adaptive temporal filter includes a master delay line and a slave delay line to generate two output clock signals that remain unaffected by variations in process, voltage and temperature (PVT) conditions. The adaptive temporal filter supplies the three independent clock signals having a programmable phase relationship, to a triple voting register structure for storing and outputting an uncorrupted data value using a majority voter. | 10-28-2010 |
Brett Rasmussen, Preston, ID US
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20100243343 | SNOMOBILE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system is provided for a snowmobile having a front portion in which an engine is mounted, a rearward portion, and a track belt for propelling the snowmobile. The track belt is in a track belt tunnel that extends from behind the engine to a rear portion of the snowmobile. The exhaust system includes an exhaust pipe that extends from an exhaust outlet of the engine to the track belt tunnel. At least one exhaust outlet is located within the track belt tunnel at a position within the inner circumference of the track belt. | 09-30-2010 |
Christian Rasmussen, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20110280588 | PARTIAL DPSK (PDPSK) TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - An optical receiver includes a demodulator having a delay interferometer comprising an optical input that receives a phase modulated optical signal from a bandwidth limited transmission system. The delay interferometer has a free spectral range that is larger than a symbol rate of the phase modulated optical signal by an amount that improves receiver performance. The receiver also includes a differential detector having a first and a second photodetector. The first photodetector is optically coupled to the constructive optical output of the delay interferometer. The second photodetector is optically coupled to the destructive optical output of the delay interferometer. The differential detector combines a first electrical detection signal generated by the first photodetector and a second electrical detection signal generated by the second photodetector to generate an electrical reception signal. | 11-17-2011 |
Christopher Rasmussen US
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20120167740 | Four-Edge Shear Baler Blade - An improved shear cutting blade comprising a plurality of opposing countersunk fastener holes and four cutting edges is disclosed. Four cutting edges and two mounting surfaces are provided, along with threaded, countersunk holes to allow fasteners to secure the blade in multiple orientations. The blade is ideally utilized in a compacting and baling process, wherein loose scrap metal and other material are pressed from a collection point and into a compaction chamber, wherein the blade is passed over the material as it is pressed into the chamber, shearing the debris into a compact, baled form. The blade can be rotated and secured against either mounting surface, and rotated to allow use of any of its four cutting edges, providing reusability and improved service life of a single blade during operation. | 07-05-2012 |
C. Scott Rasmussen, Ada, MI US
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20100019632 | Roofing product display and method - A roofing product display and method has two miniature building halves with hollow interiors defined by interconnected sidewalls, pitched roof panels, transport bases and end panels, which are oriented at an angle to the associated transport bases. A hinge pivotally interconnects adjacent sides of the end panels to facilitate rotation of the miniature building halves between a folded storage position, wherein the roof panels come together in a generally straight plan configuration, and an unfolded display position, wherein the roof panels assume a generally L-shaped panel configuration with a roof valley therebetween. Roofing product samples are stored in the hollow building interiors, and are shaped for temporary placement on the roof panels in the display position to replicate installation on an actual building. | 01-28-2010 |
20100126083 | BEADED SOFFIT PANEL AND METHOD FOR BUILDINGS AND THE LIKE - A beaded soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like includes a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions shaped to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. A plurality of generally M-shaped, contoured beads extend between the base portions, and have oppositely inclined sidewalls with center walls therebetween to create a decorative appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of narrow vent slits extend through the exterior faces of the bead sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend inwardly, whereby when the soffit panel is installed, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs. | 05-27-2010 |
20120164932 | BEADED SOFFIT PANEL AND METHOD FOR BUILDINGS - A beaded soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like includes a plurality of generally flat, imperforate base portions shaped to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when the soffit panel is mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave. A plurality of generally M-shaped, contoured beads extend between the base portions, and have oppositely inclined sidewalls with center walls therebetween to create a decorative appearance on the soffit panel. A plurality of narrow vent slits extend through the exterior faces of the bead sidewalls at a predetermined acute angle to define angled tabs that extend inwardly, whereby when the soffit panel is installed, vision through the vent slits from a position generally underneath the eave is substantially blocked by the angled tabs. | 06-28-2012 |
20120233933 | PRE-NOTCHED DRIP EDGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof. | 09-20-2012 |
20120279168 | PRE-NOTCHED DRIP EDGE AND METHOD - A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof. | 11-08-2012 |
20140165685 | PRE-NOTCHED DRIP EDGE AND METHOD - A pre-notched drip edge assembly and related method includes a plurality of drip edge sections interconnected end-to-end to form a continuous water barrier along a roof edge. Each drip edge section has a formed one-piece construction with a top flange and a bottom flange having an inverted L-shape with upper and lower legs. The forward edges of the top flange and the upper leg are integrally interconnected along a folded-over nose having a wedge-shape. A pair of notches are formed in the opposite ends of each drip edge section which extend through the upper edge of the lower leg and the forward edges of the upper leg and the top flange to define flat end tab areas that are inserted into the noses of the next adjacent drip edge sections to horizontally and vertically locate the same along the building roof. | 06-19-2014 |
Dan Rasmussen, Flint, MI US
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20120059551 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TIRE POSITION ON A VEHICLE - An apparatus determines a position of a tire on a vehicle including a tire-based sensing unit, each tire on the vehicle having an associated tire-based sensing unit. Each tire-based sensing unit includes a first sensor mounted for rotation with the tire and for generating a first sensor signal indicative of such rotation, a second sensor mounted for rotation with the tire and for generating a second sensor signal indicative of such rotation, and a transmitter for transmitting a signal indicative of a phase relationship between the first and second sensor signals. An axle position sensor is provided for determining each tire-based sensing unit position relative to a front and rear axle of the vehicle and provides an axle position signal for each tire-based sensing unit. A controller monitors the transmitted phase signals of each tire-based sensing unit and the determines axle position signals. The controller compares the tire-based sensing unit phase relationships for possible tire locations considering the determined axle positions of the tire-based sensing units, determines a confidence value by weighting the compared phase relationships, compares the phase difference of each tire-based sensing unit relative to the phase difference of other tire-based sensing units for each possible vehicle tire location, and associates each tire-based sensing unit with a vehicle location in response to the confidence values. | 03-08-2012 |
David Rasmussen, Alameda, CA US
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20120250813 | SELF-CONTAINED EMERGENCY SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL POOL COOLING SYSTEM - An auxiliary system for cooling a spent nuclear fuel pool through a submersible heat exchanger to be located within the pool. In each train or installation, a single loop or series of loops of cooling fluid (e.g., sea water or service water) is circulated. The system is modular, readily and easily installed during an emergency and can be self operating with its own power source. Multiple trains may be used in parallel in order to accomplish the required degree of spent fuel pool cooling required. | 10-04-2012 |
David Lewis Rasmussen, Vienna, VA US
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20090058088 | Systems and Methods for Remote Utility Metering and Meter Monitoring - A system and method for generating and harvesting energy in response to the flow of water through rotating device, such as a nutating or oscillating disk. Mechanical energy from flow of water is converted into electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. For example, the power generation system may be used to power electronic and mechanical devices used in automated meter reading (AMR) systems. The power generator system may recharge a storage circuit that enables long term AMR operations without the need for battery replacement. The power generation system, in various embodiments, can provide additional power for two-way communication and other sensors such as pressure, temperature, water quality and services such as remote shut-off, event-based messaging, and water quality monitoring. | 03-05-2009 |
20130207815 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE UTILITY METERING AND METER MONITORING - A remote water meter monitoring system is provided. A mesh network-type transceiver unit is coupled to a water meter housing having a water counting mechanism inside to transmit water consumption information as well as other sensor information, such as backflow detection, water pressure, and water metrics (e.g., residual chlorine and temperature) to a central server system via a bridge device and a corresponding mesh network. Mechanical energy from the water flowing through the water meter housing is converted to electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. An electrically powered shut off valve is remote addressable via the transceiver unit. | 08-15-2013 |
Dereck Rasmussen, San Francisco, CA US
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20110281249 | Method And System For Creating Personalized Workout Programs - A method and system for creating personalized workout programs are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving first input data from a client device, the first input data comprising personal information, fitness goal information, and scheduling data. Based on the first input data, a recommended workout schedule and a recommended list of activity groups are generated. Second input data is received from the client device, the second input data comprising feedback related to the recommended list of activity groups. Based on the first input data and second input data, a personalized workout plan is generated. The personalized workout plan is transmitted and displayable on the client device. | 11-17-2011 |
Donald John Rasmussen, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20090323867 | Adaptive synchronization enhancement technique for serial modulated waveforms - Methods and apparatus for synchronization (SYNC) detection of a received serial offset quadrature pulse shaped waveform modulated by a symbol SYNC sequence are provided. The waveform is serially demodulated into a serial baseband signal and correlated in parallel with segments of the symbol SYNC sequence. Correlation strength estimates of each of the correlated output signals are computed and used to adjust a SYNC threshold level. The correlation strength estimates or the correlated output signals are combined and a peak is determined in the resulting signal. The peak in the resulting signal is compared to the SYNC threshold level to detect synchronization. | 12-31-2009 |
Eric Rasmussen, Overland Park, KS US
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20120279213 | COOLING TOWER APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION - A cooling tower system is provided that can exhibit increased energy efficiency that cools a process fluid or the like. The cooling tower system includes a cooling tower unit and a thermoelectric device along with a working fluid loop. The process fluid may be used to heat a working fluid for the thermoelectric device before being sent to the cooling tower for cooling. Power generated by the thermoelectric device may be utilized to operate a component of the cooling tower such as a fan or a pump. The cooling tower is also utilized to provide cooling to condense the working fluid from a vapor to a liquid form wherein the cooling tower is used to remove waste heat from a process fluid. | 11-08-2012 |
20140373466 | SHELL EXTENSION FOR NATURAL DRAFT COOLING TOWER - A system for increasing a cooling capacity of a cooling tower includes a shell extension and a tensioner. The shell extension is to extend a height of the cooling tower. The tensioner is to provide a tensioning force from the shell extension to a base of the cooling tower. | 12-25-2014 |
Eric Rasmussen, Reno, NV US
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20110223991 | MULTI-PLAY CENTRAL DETERMINATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems implementing techniques for using a central determination system with multi-play gaming machines having sub-games and with gaming machines having a base game and a bonus game. A seed value is provided for each of the games (i.e., each of the sub-games or the base game and the bonus game). This ensures that all possible game outcomes may be displayed for each of the games. | 09-15-2011 |
Eric K. Rasmussen, Overland Park, KS US
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20110265837 | Rotary Heat Exchanger - A system for generating power from a low grade heat source includes a heat source inlet, heat sink inlet, heat exchanger unit, and a heat engine. The heat source inlet conveys a flow of a heated fluid into the system. The heat sink inlet conveys a flow of a cooled fluid into the system. The heat exchanger unit is configured to rotate. A portion of the heat exchanger unit alternates between thermal contact with the heated fluid and thermal contact with the cooled fluid in response to being rotated. The heat engine is configured to generate power in response to the heat exchanger unit being rotated. | 11-03-2011 |
Erick E. Rasmussen US
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20110137403 | INTRODUCER FOR ENDOVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An introducer assembly for introducing a stent-graft or other device into a vessel of a patient is provided with a dilator tip which is naturally curved, preferably to be substantially a U-shape. The dilator tip is flexible so as to be able to become substantially straight with a guide wire therein and yet to be able to curve back towards its natural curvature during deployment of an implant. The curvature of the dilator tip can ensure that the dilator tip does not cause damage to the vessel wall during deployment of an implant carried thereon, as can occur with straight dilator tips. | 06-09-2011 |
Erik Rasmussen, Garden City, MI US
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20130074412 | VARIABLE DOOR CHECK SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A door check system includes a rod interconnecting a door assembly and a body of a vehicle. The door check system secures the position of the door at any location along a swing path of the door, between a fully open position and a fully closed position. The door check system includes a rod interconnecting the door assembly and the body. A coil spring is disposed about the rod, with the rod extending through a central aperture thereof. An actuator is coupled to the coil spring and configured for tightening and loosening the coil spring about the rod. When the actuator tightens the spring about the rod, the spring grasps the rod and secures the position of the door assembly relative to the body. When the actuator loosens the spring from about the rod, the door assembly is free to move along the swing path. | 03-28-2013 |
20140097634 | Trunk, Cargo Area, and Truck Bed Storage Press - An adjustable cargo storage press for organizing and securing cargo items stored in a cargo storage area of an automobile. The adjustable cargo storage press is disposed within or integrated with a cargo area of an automotive vehicle such as a trunk, bed or bed liner of a car, truck, or sport utility vehicle. The press prevents movement of cargo items and potential damage to the cargo items during transport. The press also maintains the position of the cargo items for easy removal from the cargo storage area. The press includes one or more hinged walls that lock in a vertical position and move towards each other along guide tracks. The one or more hinged walls compress the cargo items between the hinged walls, and fold flat when not in use so as not to limit cargo storage capacity of the cargo storage area. | 04-10-2014 |
Erik Charles Rasmussen, Smithfield, ME US
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20110102130 | Programmable power miser - The Programmable Power Miser (PPM) is a power saving and convenience device for household electronics, small appliances, and lamps The PPM enables manual or infrared controller on, off, and optionally dimming control to devices with or without a built-in infrared receiver. The PPM effectively unplugs devices to prevent them from using power when not in use, without the inconvenience of unplugging the device or using a bulky power strip. The PPM is easily programmable to recognize specific infrared signals for on-dimming, and off control, from most any source. The PPM's own infrared receiver and manual ON/OFF button are located in a discrete tethered module enabling inconspicuous placement of he components next to the device to be controlled in virtually any situation. | 05-05-2011 |
Gary Rasmussen, Parker, CO US
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20110099288 | DYNAMIC SERVER SIDE FILTER CREATION - Disclosed is a system that optimizes transmission bandwidth of a broadband transmission system such as a cable television, satellite system, or wireless information service. Requests for content items from users are employed to add or delete content items from a list. Content items in the list are ranked relative to the number of requests received or by rate of request. Package groups are created with most requested content items being broadcast more frequently than less requested content items. Transmit groups are produced from package groups and placed in a broadcast queue. A transmit process transmits groups retrieved from the queue. | 04-28-2011 |
20130212635 | BROADBAND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a system that optimizes transmission bandwidth of a broadband transmission system such as a cable television, satellite system, or wireless information service. Requests for content items from users are employed to add or delete content items from a list. Content items in the list are ranked relative to the number of requests received or by rate of request. Package groups are created with most requested content items being broadcast more frequently than less requested content items. Transmit groups are produced from package groups and placed in a broadcast queue. A transmit process transmits groups retrieved from the queue. | 08-15-2013 |
Glenn Rasmussen, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20110294626 | REHABILITATION SUPPORT APPARATUS - The present invention provides an overhead support apparatus for assisting a user while performing rehabilitation physical activities and includes a track assembly supported by the ceiling and a suspension device that depends from the track assembly and is attached to the user so that the apparatus acts to prevent the user from falling down during physical activities. The suspension assembly includes a trolley adapted to traverse the track assembly, a locking snap assembly attached to the trolley and associated with a swivel, and an adjustable lanyard that is connected to the swivel at one end and to a body harness at its opposite end, which body harness has straps for encircling the torso and legs of a user. | 12-01-2011 |
Henrik S. Rasmussen, Arnold, MD US
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20100305199 | THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention provides a method for treating cancer in a human comprising administering to the human a dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and (ii) an adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding TNF-α operably linked to a promoter, wherein the dose comprises about 1×10 | 12-02-2010 |
20110034752 | THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention provides a method for treating cancer in a human comprising (a) administering to the human a dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and (ii) an adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human TNF-α and operably linked to a promoter, wherein the dose comprises about 4×10 | 02-10-2011 |
20120123186 | THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention provides a method for treating locally advanced resectable esophageal cancer in a human comprising (a) administering to the human a dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and (ii) an adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human TNF-α and operably linked to a promoter, wherein the dose comprises about 4×10 | 05-17-2012 |
20120203052 | THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN FOR TREATING CANCER - The invention provides a method for treating cancer in a human comprising administering to the human a dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and (ii) an adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding TNF-α operably linked to a promoter, wherein the dose comprises about 1×10 | 08-09-2012 |
Holly Rasmussen, Portland, OR US
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20110016046 | Cash-deposit Device, Method, and System - A system, device, and method for performing a cash transaction using a cash transaction system is disclosed. The cash transaction system comprises an automated cash receiving and storing machine and a remote database designed to communicate with the automated cash receiving and storing machine via Internet. The automated cash receiving and storing machine includes an outer housing, a computerized means, a user-interface touch screen panel, a cash-verifying means and a receipt generating means for generating the receipt of a cash transaction. The cash transaction system utilizes a software means programmed on the computerized means to enable a user to deposit cash in the automated cash receiving and storing machine and to transfer at least one portion of the cash to at least one remote account without requiring a traditional bank account. | 01-20-2011 |
James Rasmussen, Cambridge, MA US
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20090275496 | Effective quantitation of complex peptide mixtures in tissue samples and improved therapeutic methods - The instant invention provides methods for the detection and quantitation of complex peptide mixtures in tissue samples and functional readouts of the results of administration of such complex peptide mixtures. The instant invention further provides methods for administering complex peptide mixtures to a subject in need thereof, the dosage regimen and quantity determined based on the above mentioned method for detection and quantitation. | 11-05-2009 |
20100316714 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASE WITH RANDOM COPOLYMERS - The invention relates to novel methods and kits for treating or preventing disease through the administration of random copolymers comprising amino acids tyrosine (Y), phenylalanine (F), alanine (A), and lysine (K). The invention also relates to the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, and to the administration of random copolymers in treatment regimen comprising formulations that are administered at intervals greater than 24 hours, or to sustained release formulations which administer the copolymer over a period greater than 24 hours. The invention further relates to methods for conducting a pharmaceutical business comprising manufacturing, licensing, or distributing kits containing or relating to the formulations or dosing regimens of random copolymer described herein. | 12-16-2010 |
20140249089 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASE WITH RANDOM COPOLYMERS - The invention relates to novel methods and kits for treating or preventing disease through the administration of random copolymers. The invention also relates to the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, and to the administration of random copolymers in treatment regimen comprising formulations that are administered at intervals greater than 24 hours, or to sustained release formulations which administer the copolymer over a period greater than 24 hours. The invention further relates to methods for conducting a pharmaceutical business comprising manufacturing, licensing, or distributing kits containing or relating to the formulations or dosing regimens of random copolymer described herein. | 09-04-2014 |
James Rasmussen, Niles, IL US
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20110116374 | System and Method to Provide Bundled Services Through a Communication Device - Systems and method to provide bundled services through a communication device. A particular method may include determining a first bundle of services to offer a user of an end user communication device, where the first bundle of services has a total bandwidth consumption rate computed based on stored bandwidth consumption rates corresponding to services within the first bundle of services. The total bandwidth consumption rate is less than a predicted bandwidth capacity. The particular method may also include comparing a predicted bandwidth capacity to measured bandwidth statistics to identify an additional bandwidth capacity of a set of transport facilities and determining a first additional service to offer a user of the end user communication device to utilize the additional bandwidth capacity. | 05-19-2011 |
Jamie Rasmussen, Somerville, MA US
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20080304698 | Selection of Regions Within an Image - Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer-readable media comprise a first input circuit to receive first data describing a first region of an image, the first region identified based on user markups of the image; a second input circuit to receive second data describing at least one of a second region of the image, the second region identified by an analysis of the image, and a third region of the image, the third region identified by an analysis of an environment that produced the image; and a synthesizer to identify a fourth region of the image based on the first data and the second data. | 12-11-2008 |
20090187817 | Efficient Image Annotation Display and Transmission - Computer-readable media having corresponding apparatus embodies instructions executable by a computer to perform a method comprising: receiving, from a user interface, an annotation associated with a background image; adding the annotation to a queue of pending annotations; causing transmission of the annotation to a server; removing the annotation from the queue of pending annotations, and adding the annotation to a list of acknowledged annotations, when an acknowledgment of the annotation is received from the server; and generating a display image comprising the background image, annotations in the list of acknowledged annotations, and annotations in the queue of pending annotations. | 07-23-2009 |
Jamie C. Rasmussen, Somerville, MA US
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20080229288 | Software Plugin Modules for Device Testing - Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer-readable media comprise: one or more plugins each adapted to execute on the computer, wherein each plugin comprises a monitor module adapted to monitor data exchanged between one or more applications executing on the computer and a respective device driver executing on the computer, and a capture module adapted to capture the data. | 09-18-2008 |
20110153597 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONTOLOGY-BASED LOCATION OF EXPERTISE - An expertise locator enables user defined correspondences between experts and respective certain objects. Each object inherits from classes in a hierarchy. Using the correspondences, a locator processor routine finds a candidate expert about a particular subject area. The candidate expert may be in a correspondence with a certain object whose class is a subclass of the particular subject area. Output may display an indication of the candidate expert, relevant expertise per candidate and/or a list of experts per certain object. In the case of the certain objects being topics, the hierarchy is an ontology of the topics. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153639 | Method and Apparatus for Semantic Just-In-Time-Information-Retrieval - A computer-based method and system for just-in-time semantic information retrieval is disclosed. A user interface detects user interaction with a displayed semantic entity. In response, a search member uses semantic information about the displayed entity and automatically searches for information about the subject entity. The search employs system and/or external knowledge bases and returns highly relevant results and information with increased specificity due to the semantic basis. A sidebar unobtrusively displays to the user the search results initially obtained without user request or demand, i.e., on the user's behalf. The sidebar enables the user to dismiss the search results and to effectively copy or export the search results as desired. | 06-23-2011 |
20110173176 | Automatic Generation of an Interest Network and Tag Filter - Computer system and method automatically generate a social interest network. The social interest network indicates or represents (1) respective relevance between system users and taggers, and (2) respective affinity between users and taggers. A tag-based search engine searches and retrieves tagged contents. The search engine also retrieves semantic information associated with the tagged contents and tagger. Semantic information about the searcher-user is compared to the search retrieved semantic information. A comparator determines respective relevance of taggers to the searcher-user and respective affinity of the searcher-user to the taggers. The social interest network results and enables collaboration between users/taggers and filtering of various search results. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeff Rasmussen, Portland, OR US
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20080250667 | Strap System with Integrated Eyelet - An article of footwear including two fastening systems is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a strap and a lacing system. The strap and the lacing system may all be configured to adjust or tighten the article of footwear to a wearer's foot along different regions. The strap and the lacing system are linked to improve the conformability of the article of footwear to a wearer's foot. Additionally, the link provides more control on the degree of tightening applied to a wearer's foot. | 10-16-2008 |
Jeremy L. Rasmussen, Lutz, FL US
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20110145572 | Apparatus and method for protecting packet-switched networks from unauthorized traffic - An apparatus and method for protecting packet-switched network links, intermediate nodes, and/or end nodes from unauthorized traffic identifies authorized traffic via a signature contained in each packet that is associated with a stored cryptographic key. Packets are forwarded (or passed through) only if they contain a signature having a pre-defined correlation to the associated key. Optionally, means for controlling the protection can be provided, so that unauthorized traffic is rejected when the protection is operative but is passed when it is not. Also optionally, intermediate degrees of protection such as prioritization of authorized traffic over unauthorized traffic can be provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20120324218 | Peer-to-Peer Trusted Network Using Shared Symmetric Keys - A unique, strong, shared, symmetric network-wide key (or a limited number of group-wide keys) is generated by a central authority and initially provisioned to nodes in a network, which use it for ensuing traffic encryption. Nodes establish trust by sending each other authentication messages encrypted with the shared secret key, and thereupon adding each other to their respective trust lists. Also, an optional rekeying scheme whereby an existing shared secret key can be replaced by a new secret key that is introduced by the central authority and automatically propagated from node to node through the network. | 12-20-2012 |
John Dennis Rasmussen, Cove, OR US
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20090173638 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCOAGULATION OF LIQUIDS - An electrocoagulation treatment device includes a plurality of spaced reaction plates disposed within a reaction chamber. A voltage is applied to selected reaction plates to create an electrical field within the electrocoagulation chamber. The plates are arranged vertically which induces a vertical flow of liquid through a device. The voltage and amperage of the electrical field chamber may be adjusted by placing selected reaction plates in electrical contact with the voltage source. One embodiment is adapted for treatment of fluid containing soluble or particulate organic compounds recalcitrant to biodegradation, including nitrogenous contaminants, such as ammonia or an ammonium compounds. The device and method of the invention include the use of an oxidizing agent such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide to aid in the removal of organic contaminants. | 07-09-2009 |
Kimberly Ann Rasmussen, Mound, MN US
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20110125536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED BEFORE COMPREHENSIVE UNDERWRITING - A computer system for administering applications for life insurance has a processor and a memory storage device in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to receive data indicative of an application and an initial premium payment from a proposed insured for life insurance; based on the received data, determine whether the proposed insured is eligible for life insurance issued before completion of comprehensive underwriting; responsive to a determination that the proposed insured is eligible, generate an output signal having data indicative of a decision to respond to the application by issuing a policy and by commencing a comprehensive underwriting process. The processor may be configured to receive data indicative of a result of the comprehensive underwriting process and based on the result of the comprehensive underwriting process, provide an output signal indicative of policy changes. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125537 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION PROCESSING AND POLICY ADMINISTRATION FOR INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED BEFORE COMPREHENSIVE UNDERWRITING - A computer system for administering applications for life insurance has a processor and a memory storage device in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to receive data indicative of application data and data indicative of a health of a proposed insured; based on the received data, determine whether the proposed insured is eligible, and generate an output signal to cause a policy to be generated and comprehensive underwriting to commence. Upon completion of comprehensive underwriting, additional policy documents may be determined. Calculations of commissions and reinsurance premiums may be made upon issue of a policy and recalculated upon completion of comprehensive underwriting. | 05-26-2011 |
Kirk Rasmussen, White Lake, MI US
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20100012205 | ADJUSTABLE REFILLING ASSEMBLY - A refilling system for a vehicle including a body panel having a fixed opening, an adjustable refilling assembly partially enclosed by the body panel, the adjustable refilling assembly including a first port and a second port, the adjustable refilling assembly movable between at least a first configuration in which the first port is aligned with the fixed opening and a second configuration in which the second port is aligned with the fixed opening. | 01-21-2010 |
20120217239 | ADJUSTABLE REFILLING ASSEMBLY - A refilling system for a vehicle including a body panel having a fixed opening, an adjustable refilling assembly partially enclosed by the body panel, the adjustable refilling assembly including a first port and a second port, the adjustable refilling assembly movable between at least a first configuration in which the first port is aligned with the fixed opening and a second configuration in which the second port is aligned with the fixed opening. | 08-30-2012 |
Larry M. Rasmussen, Plymouth, MN US
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20100233344 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING LIPID PARTICLES - The present invention makes particles that are substantially spherical by dispensing globules of an at least partially liquid lipid composition into a liquid bath. The globules can be dispensed by dripping the globules into a liquid bath such that the globules become submerged in the liquid bath and at least partially crystallize into particles. The globules can also be pumped into the liquid bath such that the globules are at least initially submerged within the liquid bath and at least partially crystallize into particles. | 09-16-2010 |
Lars Rasmussen, San Francisco, CA US
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20120203872 | MULTI-OUTPUT PACKET SERVER WITH INDEPENDENT STREAMS - A method of serving content to multiple clients via a network is provided. Independent sessions with each of a plurality of clients are maintained, wherein the number of clients in the plurality of clients can vary over time, and wherein the start of each session and the end of each session can be independent of the start and end of other sessions. A stream of packet payloads is received, each packet payload of the stream of packet payloads including data generated from the content, wherein each packet payload in at least a subset of the stream of packet payloads includes a different set of data. Each packet payload in the stream of packet payloads is transmitted to each client of the plurality of clients in corresponding packets, wherein the packet payload transmitted to a client at any particular time is independent of the state of the corresponding session. | 08-09-2012 |
Lars Elistrup Rasmussen, San Francisco, CA US
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20130073280 | DYNAMIC SENTENCE FORMATION FROM STRUCTURED OBJECTS AND ACTIONS IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM - A social networking system includes a mechanism for integrating user actions on objects outside of the social networking system in the social graph. External system operators include widgets that, when executed by user devices, record user interactions that correspond to a defined structure of actions and objects. Third party operators utilize a tool provided by the social networking system to define the structure of actions and objects, verb tenses of action types, and noun forms object types. External actions are recorded by the social networking system for publishing to the social graph in dynamically generated sentences formed using the structure of the actions and objects. | 03-21-2013 |
Louise Rasmussen, Fairfax, CA US
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20120226983 | Copying an Object in an Animation Creation Application - A first input is received in an animation creation application having a user interface showing a virtual-space area for first objects, and a timeline area for second objects representing events. To generate the first input, a user presses and holds an input control while a cursor is over one of the first or second objects. It is determined whether the input control is held for at least a predefined duration. If so, a copy of the object is assigned to the cursor, and the copy is subsequently pasted at another location in the user interface upon the input control ceasing to be held after the cursor is moved to the other location. If the input control does not remain held for at least the predefined duration the copy of the object is not assigned to the cursor. | 09-06-2012 |
20120327088 | Editable Character Action User Interfaces - A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The computing device also includes a processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method that includes defining at least one of a location in a virtual scene and a time represented in a timeline as being associated with a performance of an animated character. The method also includes aggregating data that represents actions of the animation character for at least one of the defined location and the defined time. The method also includes presenting a user interface that includes a representation of the aggregated actions. The representation is editable to adjust at least one action included in the aggregation. | 12-27-2012 |
20130132835 | Interaction Between 3D Animation and Corresponding Script - Interaction between a 3D animation and a corresponding script includes: displaying a user interface that includes at least a 3D animation area and a script area, the 3D animation area including (i) a 3D view area for creating and playing a 3D animation and (ii) a timeline area for visualizing actions by one or more 3D animation characters, the script area comprising one or more objects representing lines from a script having one or more script characters; receiving a first user input corresponding to a user selecting at least one of the objects from the script area for assignment to a location in the timeline area; generating a timeline object at the location in response to the first user input, the timeline object corresponding to the selected object; and associating audio data with the generated timeline object, the audio data corresponding to a line represented by the selected object. | 05-23-2013 |
20130141427 | Path and Speed Based Character Control - A 3D animation environment that includes an animation object is generated. A movement speed is assigned to object the 3D animation environment. An animation path containing at least first and second waypoints is generated. An animation sequence is generated by identifying a first section of the animation path connected to the first waypoint. A first animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves along the first section of the path at the movement speed. A spatial gap in the animation path is identified between the first and second waypoints. A second animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves, by keyframe animation, from the first waypoint to the second waypoint. A third animation of the animation object is generated in which the animation object moves along at least a second portion of the path at the movement speed. | 06-06-2013 |
Lynn Rasmussen, Odenville, AL US
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20130085133 | ANTI-VIRAL TREATMENT AND ASSAY TO SCREENFOR ANTI-VIRAL AGENT - The present disclosure relates to novel compounds of formulas (1) through (19) and to a method for treating humans infected with a virus including various respiratory viruses such as members of the Paramyxoviridae family (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), human parainfluenza virus (HPIV), measles virus, and mumps virus) with a compound of formulas (1) through (19). The present disclosure also relates to a cytopathic effect (CPE)-based assay that will assess virus-induced CPE for screening of compounds for treating viral diseases or inhibiting a virus. | 04-04-2013 |
20130096175 | Compounds and Methods for Altering Lifespan of Eukaryotic Organisms - Provided are compounds which generally have a triketone structure. Examples of the compounds include derivatives of 1,3-cyclohexanedione, such as: 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-cyclohexyl-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[4-fluorophenyl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-[thien-2-yl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-butyl-; and 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-en-5-yl]-. The compounds can be used to alter the lifespan of eukaryotic organisms and treat inflammation. | 04-18-2013 |
Maribeth Rasmussen, Crystal, MN US
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20120270281 | BIOREACTOR PERFORMANCE IN THE PRODUCTION OF MONATIN - Methods and systems for increasing the production of monatin in a multi-step equilibrium pathway are described. Tryptophan and pyruvate are added to a bioreactor to form a mixture comprising monatin and a plurality of intermediates via a multi-step equilibrium pathway. The methods and systems include operating the bioreactor such that a temperature of the mixture in the bioreactor is less than 25 degrees Celsius, resulting in an increased production of monatin. In some embodiments, the temperature of the mixture in the bioreactor is between about 5 degrees Celsius and about 23 degrees Celsius; in other embodiments, the temperature is between about 10 degrees Celsius and about 18 degrees Celsius. | 10-25-2012 |
Mark A. Rasmussen, Mccallsburg, IA US
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20100159505 | REAL-TIME MONITORING OF AGE PIGMENTS AND FACTORS RELATING TO TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND APPARATUS - A fluorescent spectroscopic method and apparatus for real time direct detection of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in central nervous system tissue by monitoring the fluorescence of intrinsic markers in the tissue by illuminating the tissue with UV or visible light having an appropriate wavelength, and the resulting emission spectra is detected and examined in the region from 350 to 650 nm. A higher intensity in this region is indicative of infected tissue. The apparatus and method would not interfere with existing slaughterhouse line speeds or procedures, and could be used on live animals. | 06-24-2010 |
Mark Axel Rasmussen, Anoka, MN US
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20090126265 | ALGAE CULTIVATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to algae cultivation systems and methods. In an embodiment, an algae cultivation system is included. The algae cultivation system can include a cultivation tank, a plurality of light transmitting elements configured to be at least partially submerged in a liquid medium disposed within the cultivation tank, wherein the light transmitting elements increase the effective surface area of the liquid medium exposed to light, and a plurality of gas injectors configured to emit gas into the liquid medium. In an embodiment a method of culturing algae is included. The method can include measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in a cultivation system and modulating the amount of light being supplied to the cultivation system based on the measured amount of carbon dioxide. In an embodiment, a method of culturing algae can include measuring the amount of light being input into a cultivation system and modulating the amount of carbon dioxide being supplied to the cultivation system based on the measured amount of light. Other embodiments are also described herein. | 05-21-2009 |
20100173040 | Compositions and Methods for Mitigating Dietary Sulfur in Animals - The invention is related to compositions including sulfide binding agents and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a composition including saponins, and a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of processing animal feed including contacting an animal feed material with a composition, the composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of treating animals for dietary sulfur overload including administering to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for reducing ruminal sulfide concentrations including administering to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. Other embodiments are included herein. | 07-08-2010 |
Mary Jane Rasmussen, Pine Island, MN US
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20090234240 | Respiration as a Trigger for Therapy Optimization - Changes in patient status are assessed based at least in part on respiration parameters. A user can make selections regarding alert criteria options to be used in assessing patient status. Respiration is implantably sensed and respiration data is stored by an implantable device. A respiration parameter, such as respiration rate, is measured from the respiration data. The change in patient status is assessed by comparing the respiration parameter to the configured alert criteria. If the comparison of the respiration parameter and the configured alert criteria indicates a significant change in patient status, an alert signal is generated. | 09-17-2009 |
Mary L. Rasmussen, Ames, IA US
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20100196994 | Fungi cultivation on alcohol fermentation stillage for useful products and energy savings - A method of processing stillage from fermentation derived alcohol is disclosed, including dry-grind ethanol production from corn, by fermentation with filamentous fungi. This produces high-value fungal biomass that can be recovered by screening, is easily dewatered and used as an animal feed, human food or as a source of nutraceuticals. The methodology uses an airlift reactor to enhance the morphology of the fungi for easy harvesting and separation of water for recycling and reuse and to recover added enzymes and mineral acid with the water. The process also separates oil from the stillage. The fungal processing removes organic substances from the water that are otherwise inhibitory to the reuse prospects for the water, i.e. suspended and dissolved organic matter, including glycerol, lactic and acetic acids. The process also separates oil from the stillage by enmeshing the oil in the fungal biomass and can produce more oil through cultivation of oleaginous fungi. This approach generates revenue from low value thin stillage, while substantially reducing stillage processing costs, mainly by averting the need for evaporation of the thin stillage. | 08-05-2010 |
Michael Rasmussen, Durham, NC US
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20100240461 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR ONLINE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COMPUTER GAME DEVELOPMENT - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for online community-driven computer game development. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a method for community-driven computer game development is provided. The method includes providing at least one server comprising one or more computers programs for receiving a plurality of computer game idea submissions from members of an online community, where each computer game idea submission includes a description of a computer game to be developed. At least one of a number of votes and a rating is received from the online community for each of the computer game idea submissions. One or more finalists are determined from the plurality of computer game submissions based on the relative number of votes or the rating for each of the computer game idea submissions, where the finalists are a subset of the computer game idea submissions. At least one of a number of votes and a rating is received from the online community for each of the one or more finalists. A winner is selected from the one or more finalists based on the relative numbers of votes or the rating for each of the one or more finalists. A computer game based on the game idea submission of the winner is developed. | 09-23-2010 |
Michael R. Rasmussen, Mazeppa, MN US
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20110303403 | Flexible Heat Exchanger - An embodiment of the invention comprises a method for constructing a heat exchanger for cooling one or more semiconductor components. The method comprises the step of providing first and second planar sheets of specified thermally conductive metal foil, wherein each of the sheets has and exterior side and an interior side. The method further comprises forming one or more thermal contact nodes (TCNs) in the first sheet, wherein each TCN extends outward from the exterior side of the first sheet, and comprises a planar contact member and one or more side sections, the side sections respectively including resilient components that enable the contact member of the TCN to move toward and away from the exterior side of the first sheet, and the side sections and contact member of a TCN collectively forming a coolant chamber. Channel segments are configured along the interior side of the first sheet, wherein each channel extends between the coolant chambers and two TCNs, or between the coolant chamber of a TCN and an input port or output port, selectively. The method further comprises joining the interior side of the second sheet to the interior side of the first sheet, in order to form a sealed flow path that includes each channel segment, and enables liquid coolant to flow into and out of the coolant chamber of each TCN. | 12-15-2011 |
20120138269 | DUPLEX FLEXIBLE HEAT EXCHANGER - A method and system for cooling an electrical heat source is disclosed. A heat exchanger has two principal sub-assemblies. A closed-loop fluid flow is provided through a second sub-assembly, disposed next to a heat source. An open-loop fluid flow is provided though a first sub-assembly in communication with a second sub-assembly. Each of the first and second sub-assemblies has a rotational element. The fluid flow entering the first sub-assembly rotates the first rotational element, and magnetic communication between the rotational elements causes movement of the second rotational element, thereby achieving fluid movement within the second sub-assembly. Operationally, the closed-loop sub-assembly removes heat from the heat source and transfers it to the open-loop sub-assembly for subsequent heat transfer in a downstream fluid flow. | 06-07-2012 |
20120299201 | Use of a Local Constraint to Enhance Attachment of an IC Device to a Mounting Platform - An embodiment is directed to an IC mounting assembly that comprises an IC device having a first planar surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive first terminals are located at the first surface. The assembly further comprises an IC device mounting platform having a second planar surface in closely spaced relationship with the first surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive second terminals are located at the second surface, each second terminal corresponding to one of the first terminals. A solder element extends between each first terminal and its corresponding second terminal, and a constraining element is fixably joined to the second surface, wherein the constraining element has a CTE which is selectively less than the CTE of the mounting platform at the second surface. The constraining element is provided with a number of holes or apertures, and each hole is traversed by a solder element that extends between a first terminal and its corresponding second terminal. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312510 | Automatic In Situ Coolant Flow Control in LFT Heat Exchanger - An embodiment of the invention is directed to coolant flow control apparatus, in association with a liquid flow through heat exchanger situated to cool one or more electronic or other device. The apparatus comprises a first input channel for carrying liquid coolant to a first input of the heat exchanger, and further comprises a flow control device positioned along a flow path that includes the first input channel. The flow control device is provided with a gating element supported for selected movement across the flow path, in order to selectively vary the amount of coolant moving through the flow path. The apparatus further include an actuator located in the flow control device that comprises a metal component which is directly tied to the gating element, wherein the metal component changes its shape in response to specified changes in coolant temperature, and a given change in the shape of the metal component acts to selectively move the gating element with respect to the flow path. | 12-13-2012 |
20140332198 | AUTOMATIC IN SITU COOLANT FLOW CONTROL IN LFT HEAT EXCHANGER - In association with a liquid flow through a heat exchanger situated to remove heat from electronic devices, a coolant flow control apparatus is provided. The coolant flow control apparatus comprises a first input channel for carrying liquid coolant to a first input of the heat exchanger; a flow control device positioned along a flow path that includes the first input channel, the flow control device, in response to a temperature of coolant proximate to the flow control device, is operable to enable or to prevent coolant flow along the first input channel into the heat exchanger; a second input channel for continuously carrying liquid coolant to a second input of the heat exchanger, during both times when the flow control device is enabling and is preventing the coolant flow along the first input channel into the heat exchanger; and an output channel for carrying coolant away from the heat exchanger. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael Robert Rasmussen, Mazeppa, MN US
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20110310566 | FLUX-FREE DETACHABLE THERMAL INTERFACE BETWEEN AN INTERGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND A HEAT SINK - A thermal flow material-free thermally conductive interface between a mounted integrated circuit device and a heat sink that comprises a mounted integrated circuit device, a heat sink vertically disposed over the device, a vertically compressible thermally conductive member unattachably disposed between the device and the heat sink, and an unattached frame member horizontally enclosing the compressible member. | 12-22-2011 |
20130060813 | PRODUCT TRACKING SYSTEM - A method, programmed medium and system are disclosed which provide increased secure tracking of materials and products through the use of a unique coding scheme. The coding scheme contains a unique security code identifier issued by a sole certification agency, and includes a non-coded scheme for public information, and a coded scheme for private information regarding the sourcing and development of materials and products. The disclosure provides for full tracking of a product throughout the supply chain by only certified participants. The disclosed system allows for increased secure tracking of materials and products, and allows for access to greater amounts of information at various stages of manufacture and/or assembly regarding a given material or product. | 03-07-2013 |
Mike Rasmussen US
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20110136596 | VOLLEYBALL TRAINING SYSTEM - A volleyball training system includes a volleyball, a tethering means with a first end and second end, said tethering means connected to said volleyball on said first end, a strapping means connected to said second end of said tethering means wherein the strapping means securely fastens around a human wrist. | 06-09-2011 |
Mogens H. Rasmussen, Baltimore, MD US
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20090217687 | Refrigeration System - The invention concerns a refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant circuit which comprises several evaporator paths and a distributor ( | 09-03-2009 |
20120198876 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - The invention concerns a refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant circuit which comprises several evaporator paths and a distributor ( | 08-09-2012 |
Neil Gregory Rasmussen, Livermore, CA US
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20080281881 | RECONCILIATION OF LOCAL AND REMOTE BACKUP DATA - Provided are a system, an article of manufacture, and a computer program product, wherein a first set of backup data is stored in a first computational device and a second set of backup data is stored in a second computational device. Metadata corresponding to the first set of backup data is maintained in the second computational device. The first set of backup data is reconciled with the second set of backup data based on the metadata. | 11-13-2008 |
Ole Feldballe Rasmussen US
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20130023038 | Apparatus and Methods For Processing Biological Samples and a Reservoir Therefor - An apparatus for processing at least one biological sample accommodated on at least one carrier member ( | 01-24-2013 |
Paul Rasmussen, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120087061 | Transition Metal Carbide or Nitride or Boride Based Supercapacitors with Metal Foam Electrode Substrate - In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, a method of making a supercapacitor includes impregnating a foam electrode substrate with an active material precursor, wherein the foam electrode substrate includes a plurality of pores and the active material precursor is dispersed into the pores. The method further includes reacting the active material precursor infiltrated foam substrate with a reductant under conditions sufficient to convert the active material precursor to an active material, wherein the active material is based on a nitride, an oxynitride, a carbide, or an oxycarbide of a metal selected from Groups III, IV, V, VI, or VII of the Periodic Table. | 04-12-2012 |
20120262842 | High Performance Transition Metal Carbide and Nitride and Boride Based Asymmetric Supercapacitors - In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, an asymmetric supercapacitor includes a first active material with a high hydrogen over-potential and a second active material with a high oxygen over-potential. The first active material is based on a nitride, an oxynitride, a carbide, an oxycarbide, a boride, or an oxyboride of a metal selected from Groups III, IV, V, VI, and VII of the Periodic Table. | 10-18-2012 |
Paul William Rasmussen, Milford, MI US
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20120041631 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAKE-UP TEST - A fuel system diagnostic wakeup system for a vehicle includes a first control module. The first control module generates a wakeup request, powers off when the vehicle powers off, and powers on and performs a fuel system diagnostic in response to a wakeup signal while the vehicle is powered off. A second control module independent of the first control module receives the wakeup request and generates the wakeup signal after the vehicle powers off based on the wakeup request. | 02-16-2012 |
20140102565 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VACUUM PUMP THAT IS USED TO CHECK FOR LEAKS IN AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM - A control system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a fuel system diagnostic module and a pump control module. The fuel system diagnostic module performs a diagnostic test on a fuel system when a vacuum pump is switched off to prevent flow through the vacuum pump and thereby seal a portion of the fuel system from an atmosphere. The vacuum pump includes a cam ring, a rotor that rotates within the cam ring, and vanes that slide into and out of slots in the rotor as the rotor rotates. The pump control module switches on the vacuum pump for a predetermined period to force the vanes out of the slots and into contact with the cam ring to seal the vacuum pump before switching off the vacuum pump for the fuel system diagnostic test. | 04-17-2014 |
20140130785 | EXHAUST GAS OXYGEN SENSOR FAULT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING FUEL VAPOR PURGE RATE - A diagnostic system for a vehicle includes an error module, an equivalence ratio (EQR) module, a threshold determination module, and a fault indication module. The error module determines an error value based on a difference between an amount of oxygen in exhaust measured by an exhaust gas oxygen sensor (EGO) upstream of a catalyst and an expected value of the amount. The EQR module selectively controls fuel injection based on the error value. The threshold determination module determines an error threshold based on a flow rate of fuel vapor from a vapor canister to an intake manifold of an engine. The fault indication module selectively indicates that a fault is present in the EGO sensor based on the error value and the error threshold. | 05-15-2014 |
Peter C Rasmussen, Pensacola, FL US
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20120289407 | Superconducting System For Enhanced Natural Gas Production - Provided is a natural gas processing facility for the liquefaction or regasification of natural gas. The facility includes a primary processing unit, e.g., refrigeration unit, for warming natural gas or chilling natural gas to at least a temperature of liquefaction. The facility also has superconducting electrical components integrated into the facility. The superconducting electrical components incorporate superconducting material so as to improve electrical efficiency of the facility by at least one percent over what would be experienced through the use of conventional electrical components. The superconducting electrical components may be one or more motors, one or more generators, one or more transfonners, switch gears, one or more electrical transmission conductors, variable speed drives, or combinations thereof. | 11-15-2012 |
Randy Rasmussen, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100004537 | PROCEDURES FOR AN ULTRASONIC ARC SCANNING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of rapidly obtaining ultrasonic images of the eye using a set of procedural options that can be automated by a positioning mechanism that can be controlled by software. | 01-07-2010 |
Rob Rasmussen, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090275984 | REFORMING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a reforming device. A reforming device according to the present invention includes a main body that is locked to bones of a human body and of which a length is extensible depending on growth of the human body; an external controller that transmits a wireless control signal for a length of the main body to be extended inside of the human body; and an internal controller that is mounted inside of the human body and extends the length of the main body depending on the wireless control signal. | 11-05-2009 |
Robert D. Rasmussen, Monrovia, CA US
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20120117528 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CIRCUIT LIFETIME EVALUATION - Systems and methods for estimating the lifetime of an electrical system in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes iteratively performing Worst Case Analysis (WCA) on a system design with respect to different system lifetimes using a computer to determine the lifetime at which the worst case performance of the system indicates the system will pass with zero margin or fail within a predetermined margin for error given the environment experienced by the system during its lifetime. In addition, performing WCA on a system with respect to a specific system lifetime includes identifying subcircuits within the system, performing Extreme Value Analysis (EVA) with respect to each subcircuit to determine whether the subcircuit fails EVA for the specific system lifetime, when the subcircuit passes EVA, determining that the subcircuit does not fail WCA for the specified system lifetime, when a subcircuit fails EVA performing at least one additional WCA process that provides a tighter bound on the WCA than EVA to determine whether the subcircuit fails WCA for the specified system lifetime, determining that the system passes WCA with respect to the specific system lifetime when all subcircuits pass WCA, and determining that the system fails WCA when at least one subcircuit fails WCA. | 05-10-2012 |
Roy Rasmussen, Longmont, CO US
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20120272725 | THERMAL PLATE PRECIPITATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A thermal plate precipitation measurement system ( | 11-01-2012 |
Roy D. Rasmussen, Rockford, IL US
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20090121564 | ENHANCED MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM - A core assembly for an electric motor includes a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of fins. The fins define a plurality of cooling air passages that include offset fins that disrupt cooling air flow to reduce the formation of boundary layers and improve heat transfer capacity. | 05-14-2009 |
20090160281 | PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR WITH RADIALLY SUPPORTED SLEEVE - A rotor assembly includes several permanent magnets separated by spacers. The permanent magnets and the spacers are all fabricated from material having the same coefficient of thermal expansion. The spacers are in a non-magnetized state and provide support for a sleeve placed in a high interference fit with the permanent magnets. The sleeve is thereby fully supported about the inner circumference such that uneven bending stresses are significantly reduced to provide a desired operational life. | 06-25-2009 |
20100320850 | OIL COOLED GENERATOR - A rotor for a dynamoelectric machine may include a rotor shaft having a first shaft and a second shaft within the first shaft. The two shafts include discharge orifices for communicating a cooling fluid through the machine. A rotor core of the machine includes a lamination having an annular portion that circumscribes an open center, a plurality of pole portions extending outwardly from the annular portion, and coil winding regions adjacent to the pole portions. One or more channels extend between the open center and the coil winding regions to communicate a cooling fluid. Coil windings of the machine may be at least partially encased in insulators. Each insulator may include a fluid entry orifice located between the insulator ends to communicate a cooling fluid. An end plate of the machine may include fluid discharge outlets for communicating cooling fluid received from the coil windings. | 12-23-2010 |
Russell G. Rasmussen, Petaluma, CA US
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20090215358 | Pose and Play Dolls - Pose and play dolls that will stand on a platform by magnetic attraction and dance with lifelike animation, but which may be removed from the stand for ordinary play. The dolls include animation powered from the platform through the legs of the doll. A motor in the doll animates the doll body, arms and head, with proportional feedback allowing control by a controller in coordination with music being played. The doll head may rotate or gyrate, and the arms swing as a unit or with the lower arms bending as the arms swing. In one form of platform simply rotates through controlled angles, again in coordination with the music being played. In another form of doll, the hips are configured to swing back and forth, and another form of platform controls the hip movement, again in coordination with the music being played. Various other features and capabilities are disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
Samuel Rasmussen, Sheridan, WY US
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20090152124 | DOUBLE CONTACT BAR INSULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTROWINNING OF A METAL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In various embodiments, the present invention provides an electrolytic cell contact bar having a first pole and a pair of second poles. The second poles are opposite in charge to the first pole and each of the pair of second poles are adjacent to and parallel to the first pole. In various embodiments, the contact bar may include an electrode holder capable of holding at least one electrode. | 06-18-2009 |
20110284369 | DOUBLE CONTACT BAR INSULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTROWINNING OF A METAL - In various embodiments, the present invention provides an electrolytic cell contact bar having a first pole and a pair of second poles. The second poles are opposite in charge to the first pole and each of the pair of second poles are adjacent to and parallel to the first pole. In various embodiments, the contact bar may include an electrode holder capable of holding at least one electrode. | 11-24-2011 |
Scott Rasmussen, Framingham, MA US
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20090141942 | Non-contact passive ranging system - A non-contact passive ranging system wherein a first imager on a platform is focused on a first object and a second imager on the platform is also focused on the first object. The optical path from the first object to the first imager is configured to be shorter than the optical path from the object to the second imager. Processing circuitry is responsive to an output of the first imager and an output of the second imager as relative motion is provided between the platform and the first object and is configured to calculate the distance from the platform to the object. | 06-04-2009 |
Scott A. Rasmussen, Framingham, MA US
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20090153482 | COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE WITH INERTIAL INSTRUMENTS - A computer input device includes, in one embodiment, at least two accelerometers, at least two gyroscopes, and a processor within a housing. Signals from the accelerometers and the gyroscopes are utilized to determine the relative motion of the computer input device. | 06-18-2009 |
Seth C. Rasmussen, Fargo, ND US
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20090065059 | LOW BAND GAP SEMICONDUCTING POLYMERS - The invention provides a polymer of formula I: | 03-12-2009 |
Soren Rasmussen, Palo Alto, CA US
Stephen Gardner Rasmussen, Ft. Myers, FL US
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20090139498 | Fuel Cooler - A liquid fuel cooling system includes an intake line, a heat exchanger, an exhaust fine, a fuel pump, and an amount of frozen carbon dioxide. The intake line connects the heat exchanger to a fuel source, and the exhaust line connects the heat exchanger to a fuel destination. The fuel pump moves fuel from the fuel source, through the intake line, through the heat exchanger, through the exhaust line, and to the fuel destination. The frozen carbon dioxide is disposed against at least a portion of the heat exchanger to draw heat away from the fuel. Optionally, a system can include dual heat exchanger connected via a bridge line, with the frozen carbon dioxide being disposed there between. | 06-04-2009 |
20090211543 | Air cooler - An air cooling system includes an intake line, a heat exchanger, an exhaust line, and an amount of frozen carbon dioxide. The intake line connects the heat exchanger to an air source, and the exhaust line connects the heat exchanger to an air destination. The frozen carbon dioxide is disposed against at least a portion of the heat exchanger to draw heat away from the air. Optionally, a system can include dual heat exchangers connected via a bridge line, with the frozen carbon dioxide being disposed there between. | 08-27-2009 |
Steven B. Rasmussen, Forest Lake, MN US
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20110160819 | IMPLANTABLE LEADS WITH OPTIMIZED LEAD BODY CROSS-SECTION CONFIGURATION - The embodiments herein relate to medical lead body configurations that reduce conductor flexural fatigue. The various lead body embodiments include a support section and can also include other features such as a semi-straight portion of a lumen or semi-straight sides that optimize the reduction in conductor flexural fatigue. | 06-30-2011 |
Stu Rasmussen, Silverton, OR US
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20100057642 | Treasure hunt' business stimulator - A method of creating an advertising campaign of the ‘Treasure Hunt’ variety which has the appearance of a sweepstakes is disclosed. The method is unique in that unlike a sweepstakes, no element of chance is involved and all participants are winners. In operation, individually identifiable entry certificates, coupons or other tokens are distributed to a target audience universe through any of several means such as direct mail, inclusion in printed periodicals or via on-line distribution. Recipients are advised that their entry form is definitely a winner at one of a number of participating business locations which are geographically proximate or otherwise accessible to the recipient. Each participating business is supplied with a list of the identification data of the distributed entry certificates which are winners at their location, and various levels of prizes may be awarded. | 03-04-2010 |
Terry L. Rasmussen, Princeville, IL US
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20090142133 | Paving system and method - A method of operating a paving system includes establishing a plan for paving a work area which is based on a positional temperature model. The method further includes receiving temperature data for paving material and comparing the temperature data with data predicted by the positional temperature model. Operation of the paving system is adjusted where actual data differs from model predicted data. A paving system and control system are provided having an electronic control unit configured to compare electronic temperature data with a positional temperature model for paving material. The electronic control unit can control machines of the paving system based on comparing actual data with model predicted data, and can further update either or both of a plan for paving a work area and the positional temperature model itself based on differences between actual data and model predicted data. A complete temperature profile of a paving work area, including a comparison with the model may be recorded in computer readable memory for forensic and predictive analysis. | 06-04-2009 |
Todd Rasmussen, North Branch, MN US
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20090288534 | INLINE TAPE CUTTER - An inline tape cutter system that manufactures taped packages that can be later-opened without the needed for cutting tools to manual cut packing tape. The inline tape cutter system provides a package engagement assembly having a drive assembly, a cutting arm and an engagement arm, wherein physical contact between the engagement arm and a closed package on a conveyor assembly imparts rotational motion to the drive assembly and directs the cutting arm into contact with the closed package. The cutting arm can include a cutting wire form from a resistive heating element that is capable of burning/cutting packaging tape on the closed package. The inline tape cutter system can include a horizontal positioning assembly and a vertical positioning assembly such that the package engagement assembly can engage a wide variety of package sizes and configuration. | 11-26-2009 |
Travis W. Rasmussen, St. Paul, MN US
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20100051692 | DETECTION AND TRACKING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS - A system includes a plurality of carriers for storing articles sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), wherein each of the plurality of carriers includes a device having a sensor to sense one or more environmental parameters. At least one of the environmental parameters comprises an ESD parameter. The system also includes a plurality of radio frequency (RF) receiving devices and a coordinator unit to which the RF receiving devices communicate according to a wireless networking standard. The RF receiving devices are configured to obtain data associated with the sensed environmental parameters from the devices of the plurality of carriers via wireless communications according to the wireless networking standard. The plurality of RF receiving devices route the data obtained from the devices of the plurality of carriers to the coordinator unit. | 03-04-2010 |