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Andrew Russell Cress, Lexington, SC US
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20150269237 | Disaster Recovery of Converged Infrastructure Platforms - A method, computer and system for the backup and recovery of a converged infrastructure computer system is provided. The method and system provides backup and recovery of the data and applications on the servers themselves, but further provides backup and recovery of the configuration and mapping information of the converged infrastructure computer system itself. | 09-24-2015 |
Cory Cress, Alexandria, VA US
Cory D. Cress, Alexandria, VA US
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20100282496 | FREESTANDING CARBON NANOTUBE PAPER, METHODS OF ITS MAKING, AND DEVICES CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention relates to freestanding carbon nanotube paper comprising purified carbon nanotubes, where the purified carbon nanotubes form the freestanding carbon nanotube paper and carbon microparticles embedded in and/or present on a surface of the carbon nanotube paper. The invention also relates to a lithium ion battery, capacitor, supercapacitor, battery/capacitor, and fuel cell containing the freestanding carbon nanotube paper as an electrode. Also disclosed is a method of making a freestanding carbon nanotube paper. This method involves providing purified carbon nanotubes, contacting the purified carbon nanotubes with an organic solvent under conditions effective to form a dispersion comprising the purified carbon nanotubes. The dispersion is formed into a carbon nanotube paper and carbon microparticles are incorporated with the purified carbon nanotubes. | 11-11-2010 |
20140264057 | NEUTRON DETECTOR USING GD-BASED SCINTILLATOR AND WIDE-BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOVOLTAIC - An enhanced neutron sensing device, that couples a gadolinium based scintillator with at least two wide bandgap photodiodes to achieve a high sensitivity, low power, and portable neutron detector with high gamma discrimination. Once coupled with electrical signal processing and read-out electrons, the device will output the incident neutron flux in the environment and can be used in locations with known sources of neutrons or for identifying clandestine nuclear materials. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312239 | Microelectronic Displacement Damage Dose Detector - A device is described that includes sensors that are sensitive to displacement damage, and can be configured to display a characteristic damage curve. The sensors, or diodes, can be made of one or more semiconductor materials that are sensitive to displacement damage, and can be operated in dark illumination conditions. The sensors can have multiple shields of a specific or varied thickness. The shields can be formed in different configurations, though the shielding thickness can be designed to change the level of displacement damage absorbed by the sensors. The characteristic damage curve can provide a sensor response variable that displays a functional dependence on displacement damage. For example, the characteristic damage curve can provide a sensor response variable that is one or more currents measured at one or more fixed voltages, or one or more voltages measured at one or more fixed currents. | 10-23-2014 |
20150325720 | Multijunction Solar Cells Lattice Matched to InP Using Sb-Containing Alloys - A multijunction (MJ) solar cell grown on an InP substrate using materials that are lattice-matched to InP. In an exemplary three-junction embodiment, the top cell is formed from In | 11-12-2015 |
Cory D. Cress, Rochester, NY US
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20080254362 | NANO-COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, METHODS OF MAKING, AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a nano-composite structure containing nanostructured carbon and nanoparticles. Also disclosed are methods of making the nano-composite structures. The present invention also relates to a lithium ion battery, a capacitor, a supercapacitor, a battery/capacitor, or a fuel cell containing the nano-composite structures of the present invention. | 10-16-2008 |
David Cress, Eagan, MN US
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20140028038 | GRAB ARM HOUSING FOR GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A two-piece grab arm housing for a grapple mechanism useable on a grapple attachment is described. The grab arm housing includes a lower arm housing with grab arms mounted to the lower arm housing, and an upper arm housing mounted to the lower arm housing. The upper arm housing and the lower arm housing are movable relative to one another in an x-direction and are moveable together in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction. In addition, the upper arm housing includes an opening through which a main beam of the grapple attachment can extend. | 01-30-2014 |
Derek C. Cress, Dallas, TX US
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20100191765 | System and Method for Processing Images - A method for processing digital images includes receiving from one of a plurality of sensors a first image in a first format. A first set of metadata is associated with the first image. The method also includes generating a second set of metadata based on at least the first set of metadata and a configuration file. The configuration file identifies metadata to be included in the second set of metadata. Additionally, the method includes converting the first image in a first format into a second image in a second format and storing the second set of metadata in a metadata database. The method further includes receiving search parameters from clients, identifying one or more sets of metadata corresponding to the search parameters, and transmitting to a client one or more images associated with the identified sets of metadata. | 07-29-2010 |
Douglas W. Cress, Lutz, FL US
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20110053977 | SMALL MOLECULE E2F INHIBITOR - A small molecular inhibitor of E2F (HLM006474) was identified using a computer-based virtual screen and the known crystal structure of the DNA bound E2F4/DP2 heterodimer. Treatment of multiple cell lines resulted in the loss of intracellular E2F4 DNA-binding activity. Overnight exposure to HLM006474 resulted in down regulation of total E2F4 protein as well as several known E2F targets. The effects of treatment on different cell lines included a reduction in cell proliferation and an increase in apoptosis. Apoptosis was induced in a manner distinct from cisplatin and doxorubicin. E2F4-null MEFs were less sensitive than wildtype counterparts to the apoptosis-inducing activity of the compound revealing its biological specificity. A375 cells were extremely sensitive to the apoptosis-inducing activity of the compound in two-dimensional culture and HLM006474 was a potent inhibitor of melanocytes proliferation and subsequent invasion in a three-dimensional tissue culture model system. | 03-03-2011 |
Gregory Cress, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100175324 | Device for insertion between door and frame to hold door open - A doorprop for restricting the movement of a door within a doorway. The door includes a first door face surface and a first door side surface. The doorway includes a hinge jamb having a door edge abutting surface, a door side abutting surface, a jamb trim surface, and a hinge jamb edge. The stop includes a contoured body defined by an upper surface, a lower surface, a door face surface, a door contacting surface, a first door transition surface, a jamb face surface, a jamb trim edge surface, a jamb trim face surface, and a second transition surface. The door contacting surface is selectively in contact with the first door side surface. | 07-15-2010 |
James Cress, West Lafayette, IN US
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20150192497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAULT IN IGNITION SYSTEM - An on-board diagnostic system for detecting a fault in an ignition system of an engine system having a cylinder is provided. The system includes an indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP) monitoring module for monitoring IMEP indicating average pressure in the cylinder during an operation cycle of the cylinder for an engine runtime. A misfire detection module detects misfire cycles associated with the cylinder based on the monitored IMEP. An ignition system diagnostic module communicatively coupled to the misfire detection module includes a statistical module and a control module. The statistical module determines a percentage of the misfire cycles during the engine runtime. The control module changes an operational parameter of the engine system when the percentage of the misfire cycles is less than a pre-defined threshold value or provides a warning message for required maintenance when the percentage of the misfire cycles is greater than the pre-defined threshold value. | 07-09-2015 |
James J. Cress, Mishawaka, IN US
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20080196982 | Torque pads for aircraft brake systems and aircraft brake system including same - An aircraft brake system ( | 08-21-2008 |
James Jay Cress, Mishawaka, IN US
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20080272235 | Load-distributing rotor insert for aircraft brakes - An aircraft brake rotor includes a circular rotor disk ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080296109 | Insert and retainer for securing same to an aircraft brake disk - An aircraft brake rotor ( | 12-04-2008 |
Jared D. Cress, Decatur, AL US
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20120250840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWERING NETWORK ACCESS DEVICES FROM CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT - A communication system has a network access device (NAD) that is designed to deliver Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) along with high-speed data to Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The NAD is backpowered by the CPE across a subscriber line. When backpower is provided from the CPE, circuitry (referred to as a “POTS signaling element”) within the network access device converts POTS control signaling to digital data for transmission to the CPE. The band vacated by the POTS control signaling is used for the power signal on the subscriber line. In the absence of backpower, components of the network access device are bypassed, thereby providing POTS in the event of a power failure. The NAD receives advance warning of the backpowering so that it can disable the bypassing in order to prevent the power signal from leaking through the NAD to the network. | 10-04-2012 |
20150257301 | FIELD-RECONFIGURABLE BACKPLANE SYSTEM - In a circuit card chassis, a backplane system includes card guides that are slideable on rails to provide any selected spacing between adjacent circuit cards. A backplane connector assembly extends between each pair of slideable top and bottom card guides. Signal cables can be configured to connect any two backplane connector assemblies to each other. | 09-10-2015 |
20150264171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING BACK POWER TO A SERVICE UNIT - A combination of algorithms and circuits are used to combine POTS, high-speed bi-directional data, and back-powering onto the drop connection for fiber to the distribution point architectures. A telephone adapter device can be utilized to prevent damage from back-powering occurring at POTS telephones connected to the drop connection. In addition, circuits are used to prevent damage from back-powering occurring at POTS telephones directly connected to the drop connection. A circuit is used to provide more consistent power to the electronics at the distribution point even when the input back-power to the distribution point may fluctuate. | 09-17-2015 |
Jennifer A. Cress, Louisville, KY US
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20140324448 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS PACKAGE WITH KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS - A system for comparing parameters of the revenue cycle of a healthcare provider to benchmark values is provided. The system includes a revenue cycle management company which manages the revenue cycles of a plurality of healthcare providers, wherein each of said revenue cycles includes the submission of healthcare claims by one of said healthcare providers to a plurality of healthcare payers, and the receipt of healthcare claim payments and remittance advice from the plurality of healthcare payers in response to the submitted healthcare claims; a database associated with said revenue cycle management company, wherein said database contains data relating to a plurality of parameters of the revenue cycle of each of said plurality of healthcare providers; and a non-transitory, computer readable medium having recorded therein a software program that contains suitable programming instructions. When executed by a data processing apparatus, the programming instructions cause the data processing apparatus to perform a method for (a) deriving from the database a plurality of performance benchmarks, wherein each performance benchmark corresponds to one of said plurality of parameters, and (b) displaying on a display a graphical depiction of the comparison of the value of at least one of said plurality of parameters for the revenue cycle of one of said plurality of healthcare providers to the benchmark corresponding to said parameter. | 10-30-2014 |
Jonathan H. Cress, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090082739 | ADJUSTABLE EYE DROP METERING DEVICE - A drop metering device for use in combination with an eye dropper or other liquid dispenser comprises a rigid receptacle having an open chamber for removably receiving a squeeze bottle of the dropper. The plunger is mounted to reciprocate radially inwardly with respect to the rigid receptacle so that, when the squeeze bottle is in place, a controlled deflection can be induced in the squeeze bottle. The plunger may be mounted on a lever arm with a ring adjustment mechanism which provides a variable stop surface between the lever arm and the receptacle. Alternatively, the plunger may be mounted in a radially oriented slide bearing with a threadably mounted stop member for adjusting the length of travel. | 03-26-2009 |
20120150132 | DISPOSABLE DISPENSER DROP DIVERTER - An attachment for use with a unit dose eye drop dispenser comprises a tapered receptacle and a lateral positioning arm. The tapered receptacle is “squeezable” so that a reservoir of the unit dose dispenser can be placed within the receptacle and the walls of the receptacle squeezed to dispense a droplet. The positioning arm is shaped to be placed over the patient's nosebridge to properly position the receptacle over the eye for optimum placement of an eye drop. | 06-14-2012 |
20130056505 | SIZE ADAPTER FOR LIQUID DISPENSING BOTTLES - A liquid dispensing tip comprises both an alternative dispensing tip and an adapter. The alternative tip is sized to be screwed directly onto dispensing bottles having a large diameter connector. The adapter insert is placed inside the alternative dispensing tip when the dispensing bottle has a small diameter connector. | 03-07-2013 |
Ronald Cress, Greenville, SC US
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20150369703 | TREAD CRACKING INSPECTION DEVICE - The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for inspecting a tread. Such methods include providing a tread having a top side and a bottom side, one of the top and bottom sides including a tread feature extending into the thickness of the tread. Such methods further include bending mechanically a transverse extent of the tread relative the tread thickness along a portion of the tread to be inspected about a bending member to form a bent portion of the tread, the portion of the tread to be inspected including the tread feature such that the step of bending expands the tread feature to further expose a depth of the tread feature within the thickness of the tread for inspection. Such further methods include constraining the tread on opposing sides of the portion of the tread to be inspected to maintain the bent portion of the tread in a bent arrangement. | 12-24-2015 |
Ronald Cress, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110148001 | TREAD BAND DEMOLDING TOOL - Methods and apparatus for demolding a polymeric material from a mold are disclosed, the methods comprising the steps of placing a material within a mold, closing the mold, molding the material located within the mold, and opening the mold. The mold includes a demolding tool having a material-engaging portion that is in fluid communication with the mold portion, the demolding tool being reversibly disengagable from the first mold member. The demolding tool is disengagable from a resting position within the first mold member to translate from the first mold member the molded polymeric material associated with the material-engaging portion, thereby separating a portion of the molded polymeric material from the mold cavity. In particular embodiments, the material-engaging portion is a cavity. In other embodiments, the material-engaging portion is associated with one or more longitudinal members extending across a portion of the first mold member. | 06-23-2011 |
20110214789 | FEATURES FOR MAINTAINING VOIDS WITHIN A TIRE TREAD - Particular embodiments of the present invention include tire treads that include a tread body having a length, a width, and thickness, the thickness being bounded by an outer surface and an underside surface. Such treads may also include a void positioned within the thickness of the tread body. Such treads may further include one or more members extending between the void and the tread underside surface. Other embodiments of the present invention include a tire having such treads, as well as molds for forming such treads. | 09-08-2011 |
20120161348 | SYSTEM FOR CHANGING SIPE BLADES FOR MOLDING OR RETREADING TIRES - An improved system for changing sipe blade configurations on equipment for the manufacture of tires is provided. This system allows the replacement of damaged sipe blades, the replacement of sipe blades of one configuration with those of another configuration, and the elimination of a sipe blade altogether. Certain embodiments allow sipe blades to be changed by providing a sipe blade that is held by a blade holder with a slit in its heel that allows a compact assembly of the sipe blade and blade holder that is easy to manufacture. Other embodiments allow sipe blades that have an undercut in the direction of draw in their midportion and side portions without undercuts to be easily made and installed. Finally, other embodiments allow for the effective replacement and fabrication of sipe blades that have undercuts in the direction of draw that blend into other projections found on a curing member. | 06-28-2012 |
20150298411 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING RETREADED TIRES - Embodiments of the invention include methods for supporting a recessed void during retreading operations. Such methods include the steps of providing a tread having a top side and a bottom side, the tread including a recessed void recessed below the top side of the tread. Such methods also include the step of arranging the tread around an outer circumference of the tire carcass in a desired position to form an assembled retreaded tire. Such methods further include the step of arranging a removable circumferential band around the assembled retreaded tire positioned over top the recessed void and the top side of the tread. Such methods further include the steps of placing a curing membrane around at least a portion of the tire and the circumferential band and curing the retreaded tire with the circumferential band contained within the curing membrane. | 10-22-2015 |
20150360395 | TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE REDUCTION DOLLY - The invention include methods and apparatus for demolding a tread. The methods include arranging one or more rollers to extend across a transverse extent of a tread molding cavity and across an outer, exposed side of a tread. The one or more rollers are freely-rotatable and arranged to define a demolding path of the tread extending from the mold. The tread is demolded from the tread molding cavity along the demolding path such that the tread is initially directed outwardly from a molded position within the tread molding cavity at an initial angle less than 90 degrees from the molded position, the tread continuing along the demolding path until the tread is directed away from the molding cavity in a direction 90 degrees from the molded position at a perpendicular position located a distance from the molding cavity at least equal to approximately 80% of the tread thickness. | 12-17-2015 |
20150367539 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DEMOLDING TIRE TREADS - The invention includes methods and apparatus for demolding a tread from a mold. In particular embodiments, such methods include a step of demolding a first end of a tread from a mold to form a demolded portion of the tread, the tread extending lengthwise from the first end to a second end. A further step includes folding the tread such that at least a portion of the demolded portion is arranged overtop a portion of the tread remaining within the mold. Yet a further step includes applying lubricant to the tread to thereby lubricate relative translation between folded portions of the tread. A further step includes demolding additional portions of the tread by sliding at least a portion of the demolded portion along the portion of the tread remaining in the mold with the lubricant arranged between the demolded portion and the portion of the tread remaining within the mold. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369703 | TREAD CRACKING INSPECTION DEVICE - The present invention comprises methods and apparatus for inspecting a tread. Such methods include providing a tread having a top side and a bottom side, one of the top and bottom sides including a tread feature extending into the thickness of the tread. Such methods further include bending mechanically a transverse extent of the tread relative the tread thickness along a portion of the tread to be inspected about a bending member to form a bent portion of the tread, the portion of the tread to be inspected including the tread feature such that the step of bending expands the tread feature to further expose a depth of the tread feature within the thickness of the tread for inspection. Such further methods include constraining the tread on opposing sides of the portion of the tread to be inspected to maintain the bent portion of the tread in a bent arrangement. | 12-24-2015 |
Ronald Cress US
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20150298411 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING RETREADED TIRES - Embodiments of the invention include methods for supporting a recessed void during retreading operations. Such methods include the steps of providing a tread having a top side and a bottom side, the tread including a recessed void recessed below the top side of the tread. Such methods also include the step of arranging the tread around an outer circumference of the tire carcass in a desired position to form an assembled retreaded tire. Such methods further include the step of arranging a removable circumferential band around the assembled retreaded tire positioned over top the recessed void and the top side of the tread. Such methods further include the steps of placing a curing membrane around at least a portion of the tire and the circumferential band and curing the retreaded tire with the circumferential band contained within the curing membrane. | 10-22-2015 |
20150360395 | TREAD CRACKING PREVENTION AND DE-MOLDING FORCE REDUCTION DOLLY - The invention include methods and apparatus for demolding a tread. The methods include arranging one or more rollers to extend across a transverse extent of a tread molding cavity and across an outer, exposed side of a tread. The one or more rollers are freely-rotatable and arranged to define a demolding path of the tread extending from the mold. The tread is demolded from the tread molding cavity along the demolding path such that the tread is initially directed outwardly from a molded position within the tread molding cavity at an initial angle less than 90 degrees from the molded position, the tread continuing along the demolding path until the tread is directed away from the molding cavity in a direction 90 degrees from the molded position at a perpendicular position located a distance from the molding cavity at least equal to approximately 80% of the tread thickness. | 12-17-2015 |
20150367539 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DEMOLDING TIRE TREADS - The invention includes methods and apparatus for demolding a tread from a mold. In particular embodiments, such methods include a step of demolding a first end of a tread from a mold to form a demolded portion of the tread, the tread extending lengthwise from the first end to a second end. A further step includes folding the tread such that at least a portion of the demolded portion is arranged overtop a portion of the tread remaining within the mold. Yet a further step includes applying lubricant to the tread to thereby lubricate relative translation between folded portions of the tread. A further step includes demolding additional portions of the tread by sliding at least a portion of the demolded portion along the portion of the tread remaining in the mold with the lubricant arranged between the demolded portion and the portion of the tread remaining within the mold. | 12-24-2015 |
Steven N. Cress, Antioch, CA US
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20100303552 | HELMET ADAPTER FOR PILE DRIVERS - An adapter assembly for transmitting a drive force from a pile driving system defining a drive axis to a pile defining a pile axis comprising a base assembly and an adapter assembly. The base assembly is operatively supported such that the drive force is transmitted to the base assembly. The adapter assembly comprises a plate member, a skirt member defining a skirt chamber, and an adapter connector configured to support the skirt member relative to the base assembly, the plate member, and the pile member. The adapter assembly substantially aligns the drive axis with the pile axis. The drive force is transmitted from the base assembly to the plate member. The pile is received within the skirt chamber such that the drive force is transmitted from the plate member to the pile. The skirt member is substantially isolated from the drive force. | 12-02-2010 |
20140377011 | HELMET ADAPTER FOR PILE DRIVERS - An adapter assembly for transmitting a drive force from a pile driving system defining a drive axis to a pile defining a pile axis comprising a base assembly and an adapter assembly. The base assembly is operatively supported such that the drive force is transmitted to the base assembly. The adapter assembly comprises a plate member, a skirt member defining a skirt chamber, and an adapter connector configured to support the skirt member relative to the base assembly, the plate member, and the pile member. The adapter assembly substantially aligns the drive axis with the pile axis. The drive force is transmitted from the base assembly to the plate member. The pile is received within the skirt chamber such that the drive force is transmitted from the plate member to the pile. The skirt member is substantially isolated from the drive force. | 12-25-2014 |