Powers, US
Alison Powers, Memphis, TN US
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20130110163 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR MATERIAL AND BONE | 05-02-2013 |
20130110173 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR MATERIAL AND BONE | 05-02-2013 |
20130190824 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fusionless correction system comprises a longitudinal element extending between a first end and second end. At least one fixation element is disposed with the longitudinal element and is configured for disposal in bone. A lock is disposed with the at least one fixation element and includes at least one bone penetrating projection. The lock is movable relative to the at least one fixation element between a first non-engaging configuration and a second engaging configuration such that the at least one bone penetrating projection extends beyond an outer surface of the at least one fixation element. Methods of use are disclosed. | 07-25-2013 |
20140257396 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal correction system comprises a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue and a second member is configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue spaced from the first portion. A third member has a non-flexible configuration relative to the first and second members and is configured for attachment to an apical portion of the vertebral tissue and along at least a portion of at least two vertebrae. The third member extends between a first end connected to the first member at a first transition configured for attachment to the first vertebral tissue and a second end connected to the second member at a second transition configured for attachment to the vertebral tissue. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
Barbara L. Powers, Hinesburg, VT US
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20090210746 | GENERATING TEST COVERAGE BIN BASED ON SIMULATION RESULT - A solution for generating functional coverage bins for testing a device is disclosed. A method includes: receiving information of a failing test generated from a random simulation performed on the device; tracing a first sequence of signal events that happened in the failing test; correlating the signal events to coverage bins to generate a sequence of coverage bins; creating cross coverage event sequence bins based on the sequence of coverage bins; and outputting the created coverage event sequence bins for testing the device. | 08-20-2009 |
20090210837 | VERIFYING NON-DETERMINISTIC BEHAVIOR OF A DESIGN UNDER TEST - The invention generally relates to design verification, and more particularly to verification of non-deterministic behavior of a design under test. A method includes predicting a plurality of behaviors of a design under test (DUT), and forking respective verification tasks for each one of the plurality of behaviors. The method further includes verifying an actual behavior of the DUT with each of the verification tasks, and terminating a respective one of the verification tasks when the actual behavior of the DUT does not conform to the respective one of the verification tasks. | 08-20-2009 |
Benjamin G. Powers, Portsmouth, NH US
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20110028937 | AUTOMATED FLUID FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for controlled delivery of medicinal fluid includes a fluid pathway assembly defining a fluid pathway and including means for calculating a first calculated fluid flow rate using gas laws. The fluid pathway assembly has an inline flow sensor element received within the fluid pathway movable in response to fluid flowing in the fluid pathway. A flow control device is removably attached to the fluid pathway assembly and has a sensor for sensing a position of the inline flow sensor element in the fluid pathway, the position of the inline flow sensor element being representative of a second calculated fluid flow rate. The fluid pathway assembly includes a variable flow resistor adjustable to regulate a rate of fluid flow in the fluid pathway assembly. A drive mechanism attached to the flow control device is operably coupled to the variable flow resistor when the flow control device is attached to the fluid pathway assembly. The variable flow resistor is adjustable by the drive mechanism to achieve a target flow rate when the first calculated flow rate and/or the second calculated flow rate differs from the target flow rate. | 02-03-2011 |
20110168270 | EXTENDED RANGE FLUID FLOW RESISTOR - In one aspect, an extended range fluid flow resistor includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining a fluid passageway therebetween A plunger is slidably received within the fluid passageway and an actuator is rotatably coupled to the housing and the plunger, such that rotation of the actuator causes sliding movement of the plunger within the fluid passageway The plunger has a sealing region and a variable flow region axially adjacent the sealing region Fluid flow through the fluid passageway is prevented when the sealing region is aligned with the inlet and fluid flow through the fluid passageway is permitted when the variable flow region is aligned with the inlet The variable flow region includes a helical groove extending from a first end of the variable flow region adjacent the sealing region and away from the sealing region to a second end of the vanable flow region. | 07-14-2011 |
20110251557 | FLOATING GEARBOX APPARATUS AND METHOD - A floating gearbox includes an outer housing with first and second side walls opposite and spaced apart from each other and an inner gear assembly received within the outer housing. The inner gear assembly comprises an inner housing, a first gear member rotatably received within the inner housing, and a second gear member having an output shaft rotatably supported on the inner housing. A slider plate received within the outer housing has first and second pairs of axially aligned elongate openings, wherein the first and second pairs of elongate openings align with a first axis and a second axis, respectively. Pins on the first sidewall are received in the first pair of elongate openings to allow relative sliding movement between the outer housing and the slider plate along the first axis. The inner housing includes pins received in the second pair of elongate openings, allowing relative sliding movement between the inner housing and the slider plate along the second axis. | 10-13-2011 |
20120041413 | PORTABLE INFUSION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A portable infusion apparatus and method are provided for controlling the delivery of medicinal fluid to a patient. | 02-16-2012 |
20140148757 | FLUID CONTROL SYSTEM AND DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY - A system for controlled delivery of medicinal fluid includes a fluid pathway assembly defining a fluid pathway and including means for calculating a first calculated fluid flow rate using gas laws. The fluid pathway assembly has an inline flow sensor element received within the fluid pathway movable in response to fluid flowing in the fluid pathway. A flow control device is removably attached to the fluid pathway assembly and has a sensor for sensing a position of the inline flow sensor element in the fluid pathway, the position of the inline flow sensor element being representative of a second calculated fluid flow rate. The fluid pathway assembly includes a variable flow resistor adjustable to regulate a rate of fluid flow in the fluid pathway assembly. A drive mechanism attached to the flow control device is operably coupled to the variable flow resistor when the flow control device is attached to the fluid pathway assembly. The variable flow resistor is adjustable by the drive mechanism to achieve a target flow rate when the first calculated flow rate and/or the second calculated flow rate differs from the target flow rate. | 05-29-2014 |
20140216560 | FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - In accordance with one embodiment, a controller in a fluid delivery system controls magnitudes of pressure in a first volume and a second volume. The first volume is of a known magnitude. The second volume is of an unknown magnitude and varies. The controller estimates a temperature of gas in the first volume and a temperature of gas in the second volume based on measurements of pressure in the first volume and measurements of pressure in the second volume. The controller then calculates a magnitude of the second volume based on measured pressures of the gases and estimated temperatures of gases in the first volume and the second volume. | 08-07-2014 |
20140309617 | FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - In accordance with another embodiment, a controller in a fluid delivery system initiates drawing fluid into a chamber of a diaphragm pump. During a delivery phase of pumping the fluid in the chamber to a target recipient, the controller applies pressure to the chamber. At multiple different times during the delivery phase, the controller temporarily discontinues application of the pressure to the chamber to calculate how much of the fluid in the chamber has been pumped to the target recipient. | 10-16-2014 |
Bradley Powers, Baltimore, MD US
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20100047355 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE-DETECTABLE, ULTRASOUND-DETECTABLE AND/OR RADIOPAQUE MICROCAPSULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a microcapsule for implantation into a mammalian body, comprising: a) at least one cell and/or bioactive agent; and b) a biocompatible semi-permeable membrane encapsulating the at least one cell, wherein the biocompatible semi-permeable membrane comprises: at least one polycationic polymer region, at least one alginate polymer region, and a paramagnetic or superparamagnetic metal that does not participate in the crosslinking of the alginate polymer. The present invention further provides methods of making the microcapsules of this invention and use of the microcapsules of this invention in methods of delivering cells and/or therapeutic agents to a subject and in methods of embolization. | 02-25-2010 |
Charles James Powers, Westminster, MD US
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20110211979 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MULTISTAGE ELECTRIC MOTOR - A multistage electric motor includes a plurality of motor stages connected in series, each motor stage comprising a stator, and a rotor; a plurality of cooling fluid paths, each cooling fluid path forming a recirculating loop independent of the other cooling fluid paths, each cooling fluid path in communication with the stator of one of motor stages; and a cooling fluid flowing through each cooling fluid path, the cooling fluid removing heat from the stator of each motor stage. A submersible pump including the multistage electric motor, and a method of cooling the multistage electric motor are also described. | 09-01-2011 |
Christopher F.x. Powers, Hayden, ID US
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20110012443 | Energy and power transformation systems and apparatuses - Systems and apparatuses for delivering power and energy using deflecting beams or other oscillating members motivated to oscillate a beam assembly using an eccentrically balanced rotating body that induces deflections in the elastic beam or other oscillating member. One or more rotors may be used on the elastic beams and a mechanical output or outputs are connected to the elastic beams. The rotating body is advantageously maintained in rotation by pulses of electromagnetic force. The oscillating beam or members are preferably driven at a natural resonant frequency to minimize losses and render more efficient the output which can be obtained. The pulse motor or motors can be powered using stored electrical energy, such as may be generated from solar panels, wind generators or other energy storage devices. One or more outputs may be used to drive heat pumps, compressors, pumps or other equipment to assist in independent energy systems. | 01-20-2011 |
20110248580 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND RECOVERY OF ENERGY AND POWER - Systems and apparatuses for delivering power and energy using deflecting beams or other oscillating members motivated to oscillate a beam assembly using an eccentrically balanced rotating body that induces deflections in the elastic beam or other oscillating member. One or more rotors may be used on the elastic beams and a mechanical output or outputs are connected to the elastic beams. The rotating body is advantageously maintained in rotation by pulses of electro-magnetic force. The oscillating beam or members are preferably driven at a natural resonant frequency to minimize losses and render more efficient the output which can be obtained. The pulse motor or motors can be powered using stored electrical energy, such as may be generated from solar panels, wind generators or other energy storage devices. One or more outputs may be used to drive heat pumps, compressors, pumps or other equipment to assist in independent energy systems. | 10-13-2011 |
20120189473 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY AND POWER - Systems and apparatuses for delivering power and energy using deflecting beams or other oscillating members motivated to oscillate a beam assembly using an eccentrically balanced rotating body that induces deflections in the elastic beam or other oscillating member. One or more rotors may be used on the elastic beams and a mechanical output or outputs are connected to the elastic beams. The rotating body is advantageously maintained in rotation by pulses of electro-magnetic force. One or more outputs may be used to drive heat pumps, compressors, pumps or other equipment to assist in independent energy systems. | 07-26-2012 |
Danelle F. Powers, Chesterfield, VA US
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20120167751 | COMPOSITE BALLISTIC FABRIC STRUCTURES FOR HARD ARMOR APPLICATIONS - A ballistic resistant composite material useful in rigid armor applications. The composite material includes at least one consolidated network of high tenacity fibers in a thermoplastic matrix material. The resin is a thermoplastic polyurethane resin that is semi-crystalline at room temperature. The high tenacity fibers have a tenacity of at least about 7 g/d. Prior to consolidation the polyurethane resin matrix material is in an aqueous medium. When dry, the polyurethane matrix material has a tensile modulus (at 100% elongation) of at least about 500 psi (3.45 MPa), a tensile modulus (at 300% elongation) of at least about 500 psi (3.45 MPa), and an ultimate tensile strength of at least about 2000 psi (13.78 MPa). The ballistic resistant composite material has improved ballistic properties. | 07-05-2012 |
20120196108 | HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLISTIC COMPOSITES HAVING IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Flexible ballistic resistant composite materials are described, having any of a number of important properties, or a combination of properties, including flexibility, comfort, weight, and/or ballistic performance. Representative composite materials comprise a plurality of fibrous layers, such as non-woven fibrous layers, with these fibrous layers comprises fibers (e.g., a network of fibers) having a tenacity of at least about 35 g/d and a tensile modulus of at least about 1200 g/d. Representative fibers include, for example, high tenacity poly(alpha-olefin) fibers. The fibrous layers also comprise a polymeric matrix deposited on the fibers. Advantageously, such composite materials may have an average total areal density per fibrous layer from about 16 g/m | 08-02-2012 |
David M. Powers, Coventry, CT US
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20110077975 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RFID-ENABLED TRACKING OF INSURANCE CLAIMS PACKAGES AND PAYMENTS - A computerized system for RFID-enabled tracking and automated processing of insurance claims packages includes a package generation module, a package dispatching module, a package receiving module, and a package check module. The system generates, processes, and tracks the processing status of RFID-tagged insurance claim packages. Each RFID-tagged insurance claim package includes at least one document with an associated RFID device encoded with information including an identifying indicator. The system modules query each associated RFID device to determine how each RFID-tagged insurance claim package should be handled. | 03-31-2011 |
Diane Danheiser Powers, Mason, OH US
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20120152795 | Blister Cards Promoting Intuitive Dosing - A daily blister card housing a unit dose includes a back side and a front side opposite the back side. The front side includes a manufacturer indicator visible on the front side. A face has an outer periphery and a total planar area bounded by the outer periphery. One or more blisters extend outwardly at the face that contain at least three unit doses that are visible from outside the one or more blisters. Each of the one or more blisters includes a shoulder contacting a cavity backing surface and a projected cavity area bounded by the shoulder that is projected onto the cavity backing surface. A total projected cavity area of the one or more blisters is no more than about 45 percent of the total planar area bounded by the outer periphery. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152796 | Blister Cards Promoting Intuitive Dosing - A blister card with a back side and a front side opposite the back side. The front side has a plurality of blisters and each blister contains a unit dose and each unit dose contains an active. Each blister card contains from about 12 hours to about 24 hours of unit doses according to the dosage instructions. The actives can be the same or different. | 06-21-2012 |
20150068930 | Blister Cards Promoting Intuitive Dosing - A blister card with a back side and a front side opposite the back side. The front side has a plurality of blisters and each blister contains a unit dose and each unit dose contains an active. Each blister card contains from about 12 hours to about 24 hours of unit doses according to the dosage instructions. The actives can be the same or different. | 03-12-2015 |
Donald L. Powers, Oakdale, TN US
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20090152477 | CONTAINMENT, SHIELDING, INFORMATION DISPLAY, DISTRIBUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF RADIOACTIVE PHARMACEUTICALS - A shielded radioactive medical apparatus has a tubular housing with a quick release cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the quick release cap on an open end of the tubular housing. A data display module on the housing communicates with an outside computer for receiving and transmitting information. The data display model also calculates and displays the radioactivity of a dose within the housing. | 06-18-2009 |
20090278061 | QUICK RELEASE CONTAINMENT AND SHIELDING APPARATUS - A containment medical apparatus for use in association with medical treatments requiring radioactive substances has a tubular housing with a cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the cap on an open end of the tubular housing. | 11-12-2009 |
Edward T. Powers, Hampton Falls, NH US
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20100292628 | Pressure Monitoring within a Fluid Cassette - A fluid cassette for a blood processing system includes a cassette housing and a rigid structure. The cassette housing defines the structure of the cassette and has a fluid path at least partially extending through it. The fluid path is configured to allow a fluid to pass through the housing. The rigid structure defines a cavity that is in fluid communication with the fluid path. The rigid structure also has an interface for interfacing and/or connecting with a pressure monitoring device. The interface allows the pressure monitoring device to measure the pressure within the fluid path. The cavity has a volume of air located between the fluid path and the interface. | 11-18-2010 |
Elaine Powers, High Bridge, NJ US
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20080293090 | AUTOMATED SEMI-SOLID MATRIX ASSAY AND LIQUID HANDLER APPARATUS FOR THE SAME - An improved liquid handling machine capable of regulating the temperature of assay compounds in the automated preparation of culture trays for biological assays is disclosed. The machine includes a horizontally movable table positioned beneath a vertically movable head. The table is divided into a plurality of stations holding mixing trays, culture trays and reservoirs of liquid assay compound. The head holds a plurality of pipettes which aspirate and expel liquid to transfer and mix the assay compounds between the reservoir, the mixing trays and the culture trays upon coordinated movement of the head and the table as controlled by a microprocessor. Each station on the table has independent heating, cooling and temperature sensing elements for regulating the temperature of the liquid held in a tray or reservoir at the station. A device for automatically evaluating the results of the assay, such as by fluorescence, spectrophotometric or radioactive techniques is incorporated with the improved liquid handling machine. | 11-27-2008 |
James Powers, Lexington, KY US
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20120127241 | SYSTEMS FOR PRIMING FLUID JETTING DEVICES - Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. | 05-24-2012 |
James Powers, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20100280966 | Emissions Trading of Travel Avoidance Through Online Web Conferencing - Online web conferencing methods implemented in an information handling system are provided that determine and display various air emission savings and allowances that result from foregoing physical transportation of users on account of meeting by online web conferences. The air emission allowances generated by the methods herein may be traded in climate exchange markets as desired. Reports may be generated that summarize the quantities determined by the models of the embodiments disclosed herein. | 11-04-2010 |
James G. Powers, St. Louis, MO US
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20090099856 | Method for Providing Enhanced Valuation Protection for Shipping of Household Goods by a Motor Carrier - A method for enhancing the valuation protection available to a shipper for a shipment of household goods whereby the carrier offers for financial consideration to waive one or more common law defenses and/or one or more interpretation limit defenses otherwise available to it to mitigate its liability to a shipper for a claim for damaged/lost goods, and an agreement by the carrier to increase its maximum liability by providing the shipper an additional dollar amount, preferably $25,000, of Full Value Protection coverage in addition to the minimums required by the carrier's tariffs, or in addition to the shipper's Full Value Protection valuation declaration. The financial consideration to be paid by a shipper is at least partially determined by the nature and number of defenses offered to be waived. As one or more common law or interpretation limit defenses may exhibit geographical significance, the offerings may include differential pricing for one or more such common law defenses to be waived. Preferably, and for maximum shifting of the risk of loss/damage from the shipper to the carrier, the enhanced valuation protection includes offering a waiver of all common law defenses. | 04-16-2009 |
James Harold Powers, Lexington, KY US
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20080259131 | LOW ENERGY, LONG LIFE MICRO-FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - Micro-fluid ejection heads and methods for extending the life of micro-fluid ejection heads. One such micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate having a plurality of thermal ejection actuators. Each of the thermal ejection actuators has a resistive layer and a protective layer thereon. A flow feature member is adjacent the substrate and defines a fluid feed channel, a fluid chamber associated with at least one of the actuators and in flow communication with the fluid feed channel, and a nozzle. The nozzle is offset to a side of the chamber opposite the feed channel. A polymeric layer having a degradation temperature of less than about 400° C. overlaps a portion of the at least one actuator associated with the fluid chamber and positioned less than about five microns from at least an edge of the at least one actuator opposite the fluid feed channel. | 10-23-2008 |
20080316277 | MICRO-FLUID EJECTOR PATTERN FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A micro-fluid ejection head and method for reducing a stagger pattern distance and improving droplet placement, on a receiving medium. The micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate containing a plurality of ejection actuators on a device surface thereof and a fluid supply slot for providing fluid to be ejected by the micro-fluid ejection head. The ejection head also includes a flow feature component in flow communication with the fluid supply slot and configured for providing fluid ejection chambers and fluid supply channels for the fluid ejection chambers. Adjacent first and second ejection actuators in a substantially linear array of ejection actuators are each spaced a first distance from the fluid supply slot and second and third ejection actuators in the linear array of ejection actuators are each spaced a second distance from the fluid supply slot that is less than the first distance. | 12-25-2008 |
20100002052 | INK JET PRINTHEAD CONFIGURED TO MINIMIZE INK-FLOW DEAD ZONES IN THE BUBBLE CHAMBER - An ink jet printhead for use in ink jet printing includes a substrate and a nozzle plate. The substrate has an oblong recessed region forming a ceiling and interior side walls of a bubble chamber. The oblong recessed region has a length dimension that is greater than its width dimension. The oblong recessed region has a first end spaced apart from a second end in the length dimension. The substrate has an ink inlet channel passing through the ceiling to form an ink inlet port near the first end of the oblong recessed region. The nozzle plate is attached to the substrate to form a floor of the bubble chamber. The nozzle plate has an ink jet nozzle passing through the nozzle plate. The ink jet nozzle is positioned in fluid communication with the bubble chamber at a location near the second end of the recessed region. | 01-07-2010 |
20110122194 | High Volume Ink Delivery Manifold for a Page Wide Printhead - An ink manifold for supplying liquid ink to a heater chip of an inkjet printhead. Ink ports on one side of the manifold feed liquid ink to the ink channels on the other side of the manifold, and thus to the backside ink trenches of the heater chip. The placement and number of ink ports formed in the ink manifold are optimized so that when the heater chip and the ink manifold are scaled down in size, the ink carrying capacity of the printhead components is not compromised. Similarly, when the ink manifold is scaled down, the optimization process allows the seal width between the ink port features of the manifold to be maintained above a specified minimum. | 05-26-2011 |
James M. Powers US
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20100083542 | Remotely operated submerged dredging system - A remotely operated underwater dredging system that can excavate many hundreds of feet below the surface of a water body. By placing dredge pump at the bottom of the water body, the vacuum to lift water and dredged material to the pump is minimized. In addition, the mechanical advantage of the cutterhead can be greatly enhanced by mounting it directly to a submerged dredging chassis close to the pump. | 04-08-2010 |
Jeffrey Roger Powers, Boulder, CO US
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20110068173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING DEFORMED LINEAR BARCODES FROM A STREAM OF VARIED-FOCUS VIDEO FRAMES - In a system and method of recognizing a barcode from a stream of video frames, a processor-implemented camera module receives a stream of video frames, with at least one video frame including a barcode. A processor-implemented barcode blur estimate module estimates an amount of defocus blur in a video frame. The processor-implemented barcode blur estimate module further estimates an identity of the barcode. A processor-implemented barcode localization module identifies a region of the video frame containing the barcode. A processor-implemented barcode geometric modeler module generates a geometric model of the barcode that includes an identified barcode deformity. A processor-implemented barcode decoder module decodes the barcode from the video frame using the estimated amount of defocus blur, the estimated identity of the barcode, and the geometric model of the barcode. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068175 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF BARCODES USING HEURISTIC AND STATISTICAL MEASURES - In a system and method of estimating and classifying a barcode using heuristic and statistical measures, a classification determination is generated for each of a plurality of estimated barcode digits that correspond to a decoded barcode estimation. The classification determination is selected from one of a first classification determination and a second classification determination. The first classification determinations among a plurality of estimation determinations are aggregated. The aggregated first classification determinations are compared to a first predetermined threshold to determine a validity of the decoded barcode estimation. | 03-24-2011 |
Jim Powers, Edmond, OK US
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20110031031 | CUTTING ELEMENT FOR A DRILL BIT USED IN DRILLING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - A cutting element for use in a drill bit for drilling subterranean formations includes a cutting body having a substrate including a rear surface, an upper surface, and a peripheral side surface extending between the rear surface and the upper surface, and a superabrasive layer overlying the upper surface of the substrate. The cutting element further includes a sleeve surrounding the peripheral side surface of the cutting body and comprising a superabrasive layer bonded to an external surface of the sleeve. | 02-10-2011 |
Jim R. Powers, Edmond, OK US
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20100193248 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND TOOL ASSEMBLIES FOR DISTRIBUTING WEIGHT BETWEEN AN EARTH-BORING ROTARY DRILL BIT AND A REAMER DEVICE - Methods, systems, and tool assemblies for distributing weight between a bit and a reamer device are disclosed. For example, at least one of the drill bit and the reamer may be configured to selectively distribute a weight-on-bit between the drill bit and the reamer, such as within a predetermined range. Additionally, methods of drilling wellbores may include selectively distributing a weight-on-bit applied to a bottom hole assembly between a drill bit and a reamer of the bottom hole assembly. Also, a reamer may be configured to exhibit a first maximum rate-of-penetration into a relatively hard formation, and a drill bit may be configured to exhibit a second maximum rate-of-penetration into a relatively soft formation that is less than the first maximum rate-of-penetration. | 08-05-2010 |
J.j. Jack Powers, Anchorage, AK US
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20110308034 | VACUUM AID SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOTAL BODY CLEANSING - A portable vacuum cleansing system and method having a variable suction control, multiple cleaning head attachments, and an oscillating mechanism for exfoliating and deep cleaning various body parts. The system also preferably includes a UV LED light source for illumination and antimicrobial treatment. The system may be used for gentle and stimulating removal of dander, dirt, and foreign particles from the body and scalp, without irritation. Interchangeable brush and comb attachments are available for personal use and are distinguishable by color for use between family members. The system may also be used for removal of dander, dirt, and foreign particles from pets. | 12-22-2011 |
John Powers, Morgantown, WV US
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20100224444 | MULTIMODAL INDICATOR SAFETY DEVICE FOR LADDER POSITIONING - A safety device for measuring and indicating the level of a ladder having rungs extending between a pair of elongated ladder rails, the safety device comprising a housing dimensioned to be inserted into one of the rungs of the ladder, an electronic sensor disposed in the housing, a controller disposed in the housing, which is in electronical communication with the sensor, at least one indicator, and a power supply for supplying power to the device. The electronic sensor measures the inclination of the ladder to produce a measured inclination which the controller compares to a stored predetermined level value to produce a comparison signal. The at least one indicator receives the comparison signal and indicates to the user the comparison signal. | 09-09-2010 |
John Powers, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20130164587 | Staging system for battery on a portable tool - A portable battery-operated tool having a frame on which there are a working component, a drive, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly consists of a battery with at least a first electrical connector and housing with at least a second electrical connector. The battery is movable guidingly between first and second positions. With the battery in the first position the at least first electrical connector is electrically engaged with the at least second electrical connector. With the battery in the second position the at least first electrical connector is electrically disengaged from the at least second electrical connector so that the battery is not powering the drive to allow the drive to be operated. The battery assembly further has a locking assembly through which the battery is selectively releasably fixed in the second position. | 06-27-2013 |
John E. Powers, Wildwood, MO US
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20130190618 | Contrast Media Managment Using Patient Renal Function - Various embodiments are disclosed that incorporate renal function check functionality in relation to contrast media injections. A contrast media injector system ( | 07-25-2013 |
20150025375 | INJECTOR SYSTEM - Multiple embodiments of contrast media injector systems ( | 01-22-2015 |
John Edward Powers, Wildwood, MO US
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20140073919 | Contrast Media Injection Data Management System - Contrast administration data that relates to operation of a contrast media injector system ( | 03-13-2014 |
John Matthew Powers, Independence, KY US
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20080209726 | BRAZE REPAIR OF SHROUD BLOCK SEAL TEETH IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An undersize repair region of a gas turbine engine stationary shroud is repaired with a sufficient mass of a repair material. The repair region includes a protruding portion that is undersized, and the repair includes machining of the protruding portion, grooving the resulting rub surface, inserting a replacement element, applying a brazing repair material, and brazing the article to form a repaired article. The repair material preferably includes a first fraction of a first powder of a first alloy component, and a second fraction of a second powder of a second alloy component. The first alloy component and the second alloy component have different solidus temperatures. The repair material is placed in the repair region. The repair material and the repair region are heated to melt the repair material but not the repair region, and thereafter the repair material and the repair region are cooled to solidify the repair material. | 09-04-2008 |
20090305932 | COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING ENGINE DEPOSITS FROM TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method and cleaning composition for removing engine deposits from turbine components, in particular turbine disks and turbine shafts. This method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a turbine component having a surface with engine deposits thereon, wherein the turbine component comprises a nickel and/or cobalt-containing base metal; and (b) treating the surface of the turbine component with a cleaning composition to convert the engine deposits thereon to a removable smut without substantially etching the base metal of the turbine component. The cleaning composition comprises an aqueous solution that is substantially free of acetic acid and comprising: a nitrate ion source in an amount, by weight of the nitrate ion, of from about 470 to about 710 grams/liter; and a bifluoride ion source in an amount, by weight of the bifluoride ion, of from about 0.5 to about 15 grams/liter. The smut that is formed can be removed from the surface of the turbine component in a manner that does not substantially alter the surface thereof. | 12-10-2009 |
John Matthews Powers, Independence, KY US
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20100293786 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REBUILDING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method for repairing a turbine blade for a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes securing the blade into a clamping fixture, obtaining a zero reference from a gauging surface on the clamping fixture, coupling the clamping fixture to a grinding machine, and grinding the blade based on the zero reference. | 11-25-2010 |
John P. Powers, St. Louis, MO US
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20110031911 | POWER FACTOR CORRECTION WITH VARIABLE BUS VOLTAGE - A controller includes a voltage determination module, a bus voltage command module, and a power factor correction (PFC) control module. The voltage determination module determines a desired direct current (DC) bus voltage for a DC bus electrically connected between a PFC module and an inverter power module that drives a compressor motor. The voltage determination module determines the desired DC bus voltage based on at least one of torque of the compressor motor, speed of the compressor motor, output power of the inverter power module, and drive input power. The bus voltage command module determines a commanded bus voltage based on the desired DC bus voltage. The PFC control module controls the PFC module to create a voltage on the DC bus that is based on the commanded bus voltage. | 02-10-2011 |
20140152209 | POWER FACTOR CORRECTION WITH VARIABLE BUS VOLTAGE - A controller includes a voltage determination module, a bus voltage command module, and a power factor correction (PFC) control module. The voltage determination module determines a desired direct current (DC) bus voltage for a DC bus electrically connected between a PFC module and an inverter power module that drives a motor. The voltage determination module determines the desired DC bus voltage based on at least one of torque of the motor and speed of the motor. The bus voltage command module determines a commanded bus voltage based on the desired DC bus voltage. The PFC control module controls the PFC module to create a voltage on the DC bus that is based on the commanded bus voltage. | 06-05-2014 |
John P. Powers, Tucson, AZ US
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20120222333 | VIBRATING ORTHOTIC SHOE INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Vibrating orthotic shoe inserts and a method of manufacturing the same. In an embodiment, a vibrating orthotic shoe insert includes a forefoot portion configured to support a forefoot portion of a human foot; an arch portion configured to support an arch of the human foot, the arch portion including an area configured to be under a porta pedis of the human foot; and a heel portion configured to support a heel of the human foot. The arch portion includes a vibration element positioned within the area configured to be under the porta pedis of the human foot. The vibration element is configured to deliver vibration to the porta pedis of the human foot. | 09-06-2012 |
John R. Powers, Morgantown, WV US
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20090090434 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A STUMP CUTTER - A stump cutter controller and operator presence system includes one or more capacitive sensors in each of the three control levers that control movement of the cutter wheel. A sensor circuit measures changes in the capacitance of the sensors. The controller automatically disengages a drive clutch and applies a brake to the cutter wheel when the controller senses that an operator has left the operating station—which is assumed when the operator has not touched any one of the three control levers of the operator station for a predetermined time. The controller logic is set to allow the clutch to remain engaged during a delay period, of predetermined duration, to permit the operator to move a hand off of one control lever to another control lever. Also, a grace period, of varying duration based on the speed of the cutter wheel, may be provided during which the clutch is reengaged if an operator returns to the controls. | 04-09-2009 |
Joseph R. Powers, Broadview Heights, OH US
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20090035088 | Wheel chock With Restraint - A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit. | 02-05-2009 |
Katherine Powers, Chicago, IL US
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20110148061 | SCOOTER HANDLEBAR HOLDER - A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration. | 06-23-2011 |
20110190068 | CHILDREN'S RIDING TOY HAVING ELECTRONIC SOUND EFFECTS - A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor. The microprocessor activates the sound synthesizing circuit to produce a third sound effect when the light sensor is triggered. | 08-04-2011 |
20120235372 | INFANT WAGON - An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position. | 09-20-2012 |
Keith Powers, Frederick, CO US
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20100116848 | CONDUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A POLYMER HEATED HYDRATION SYSTEM - One embodiment of a conduit assembly for carrying potable liquid may include a tube having a first open end and a second open end. Further, the conduit assembly may include a heating assembly having a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the tube. The sleeve may be made of a polymer and a plurality of metal particles embedded within the polymer. Furthermore, the conduit assembly may include a power supply and a pair of electrical conductors in connection between the sleeve and the power supply. | 05-13-2010 |
Kenneth Alan Powers, Roanoke, VA US
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20100226049 | Systems and Methods for Protecting a Series Capacitor Bank - Systems and methods for protecting a series capacitor bank are provided. According to one exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a capacitor protection circuit. The capacitor protection circuit may include a capacitor bank, a pilot circuit and a main commutation gap. The pilot circuit and the main commutation gap may be provided in parallel electrical communication with the capacitor bank. Additionally, one or more plasma injectors may be provided in series electrical communication with the pilot circuit. The plasma injectors may be operable to provide partially or completely ionized plasma across the main commutation gap to make conductive the main commutation gap. | 09-09-2010 |
Loren Powers, Stillwater, OK US
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20100087108 | Concentricity spacer for a catalyst device of a marine engine - The exhaust system for a marine engine provides a concentricity spacer located between an outer surface of a generally tubular member of a catalyst device and an inner surface of a generally tubular cavity formed within a catalyst housing structure. The concentricity spacer is shaped to allow fluid to pass through the spacer in a direction generally parallel to a central axis of the tubular member. | 04-08-2010 |
20100112878 | Catalyst device for a marine engine which is generally tubular with a rim portion - A catalyst system for a marine engine incorporates a catalyst device within a housing structure. The catalyst device has a rim portion that is disposed within first and second flange surfaces of first and second housing structures. A gasket is provided which is configured to have an opening that allows the rim portion of the catalyst device to be constrained between the first and second flange portions but not between the gasket and either of the first and second flange surfaces. | 05-06-2010 |
Lyle Powers, Boulder, CO US
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20090036237 | GOLF GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present inventions relate to golf gaming systems and methods for evaluating a golfer's performance and facilitating golf gaming and competition. Specifically, The present invention provides methods, locations, installations, devices and systems adapted and arranged for observing, processing, analyzing and communicating data and images of individual or group golf gaming performance with respect to golf balls in play in three-dimensional environments. | 02-05-2009 |
Mark Powers, Plymouth, MN US
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20090017164 | FERMENTATION PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHANOL FROM A CORN FRACTION HAVING LOW OIL CONTENT - An improved fermentation process for the preparation of ethanol and distillers dried grain from a corn fraction having low oil, high starch and low germ content is provided. The process provides reduced fermentation time, increased ethanol yield and reduced fusel oil concentration. | 01-15-2009 |
Mark Powers, New Market, MD US
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20130130374 | CELLULAR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Methods for preparing a variety of cell (e.g., hepatocyte) preparations and preparations so prepared are described. Uses of such preparations are described. In one embodiment, centrifugal elutriation is used to separate hepatocytes with preferred characteristics. Such hepatocyte preparations may be used for cryopreservation, multiple cryopreservations, in vitro assays, plating and other methods for which preparations of hepatocytes are useful. | 05-23-2013 |
Megan Loomis Powers, Huelo, HI US
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20080299645 | Novel method for growing Cordyceps sinensis on a substrate and novel method for hybridizing different strains of Cordyceps sinensis - Two different strains of | 12-04-2008 |
Mike Powers, Concord, NH US
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20110214542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MULTI-PAGE MAIL PIECES - Systems and methods for processing multi-page mail pieces include a first unwinder that produces single width web and a second unwinder that produces a double width web. A merger/aligner having a slitter is located downstream from the second unwinder, and a cutter is located downstream from the merger/aligner. The slitter slits the double width web into two single width webs, and all of the single width webs are fed into the cutter. The cutter cuts the webs cross-wise at appropriate locations to separate the webs into individual sheets of a desired length. | 09-08-2011 |
Noreen Powers, Johns Island, SC US
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20110037227 | PORTABLE PROJECTILE TRAP ASSEMBLY - A portable projectile trap assembly includes a modular target assembly having a frame configured to retain a plurality of backstop panels. The plurality of backstop panels are removably mounted on a front side of the frame forming a planar backstop, and a front panel of resilient material is removably mounted to and covers the front side of the planar backstop opposite the frame. The front panel is spaced from the planar backstop to form an air gap between the backstop and the front panel. When a projectile is fired at the target assembly, the projectile passes through the front panel and impacts against and is stopped by the backstop. The target assembly is attached to a support mast at the rear side of the frame; the support mast is attached to a mobile base supporting the target assembly in a vertical orientation above the mobile base. | 02-17-2011 |
Peter Powers, Dayton, OH US
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20120206792 | COMPACT NARROW BANDWIDTH TUNABLE SOURCE - Tunable light sources having a single optical parametric generation (OPG) source that results in an amplified, narrow bandwidth seed beam and methods of tuning therewith are disclosed. The tunable light source may include a polarization rotator to rotate a pump beam before a first pass through an OPG, and a linear-to-circular polarization device to polarize the pump beam directed back toward the OPG for a second pass therethrough. Alternately, the tunable light source may include an OPG source through which a pump beam passes only in the first direction, a separator that separates a signal beam from the pump beam exiting from the OPG, a narrowband wavelength filter that receives the signal beam and generate a seed beam, and a reflecting surface that directs the seed beam back through the OPG (opposite the first direction) to seed the back part of the pulse of the pulse laser. | 08-16-2012 |
Richard Powers, Overland Park, KS US
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20100209570 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELONGATED MEAT PRODUCTS WITHOUT CASINGS | 08-19-2010 |
20100209579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELONGATED MEAT PRODUCTS WITHOUT CASINGS | 08-19-2010 |
20110045153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELONGATED MEAT PRODUCTS WITHOUT CASINGS | 02-24-2011 |
20120037010 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELONGATED MEAT PRODUCTS WITHOUT CASINGS | 02-16-2012 |
20140083307 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF ELONGATED MEAT PRODUCTS WITHOUT CASINGS | 03-27-2014 |
Robert Powers, Lincoln, NE US
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20140045197 | BIOMARKERS USED TO DETECT AND MONITOR NEUROLOGICAL AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Biomarkers of neurological autoimmune diseases are described, and methods of using such biomarkers also are described. | 02-13-2014 |
Robert Lenord Powers, New Richmond, OH US
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20090220731 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. | 09-03-2009 |
20110305884 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. | 12-15-2011 |
20120183750 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. | 07-19-2012 |
20140147637 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. | 05-29-2014 |
Robert R. Powers, Bucyrus, OH US
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20080249211 | Masterbatch composition - A masterbatch composition is provided that includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. Also provided is a method for making a masterbatch composition and a method for making a colorized polymer. | 10-09-2008 |
Russell Powers, Collierville, TN US
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20110196496 | Interbody Fusion Device - An interbody spacer includes concave lateral surfaces extending at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. In one aspect, the interbody spacer includes upper and lower convex surfaces defined by an arc extending from a center point offset from the spacer midpoint. In another aspect, lateral edges of the upper and lower surfaces are also defined by convex arcs extending from a center point offset from the spacer midpoint. | 08-11-2011 |
20140031941 | INTERBODY SPACER - An interbody spacer includes concave lateral surfaces extending at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. In one aspect, the interbody spacer includes upper and lower convex surfaces defined by an arc extending from a center point offset from the spacer midpoint. In another aspect, lateral edges of the upper and lower surfaces are also defined by convex arcs extending from a center point offset from the spacer midpoint. | 01-30-2014 |
Russell Powers, Newington, CT US
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20090008617 | DEMOLITION TOOL - The invention provides a demolition tool that can be used in many ways for the demolition of construction materials or other materials. The demolition tool includes a handle having a head at one end. The head has a longitudinal central plane that bisects the head, a strike contact face, and toothed, stepped grasping jaws that accommodate multiple sizes of lumber or other material. The head may also include a blunt blade edge below the strike contact face for striking and demolishing material. The demolition tool includes a bent end pry bar at a second end of the handle. The bent end pry bar being offset 90 degrees from the longitudinal central plane of the tool head enabling full range of motion without interfering with other tool functions. The demolition tool may comprise a single piece of material and may be softer than tools used to strike it, but harder than materials which it is used to strike. | 01-08-2009 |
20120255180 | CHISEL BLADE WITH SIDES CONFIGURED FOR CUTTING - A chisel includes a blade joined with a handle configured to be struck by a striking instrument. The blade includes a front beveled cutting edge portion at its forward end, a beveled side cutting edge portion along one longitudinal side of the blade, and a strike surface along an opposite, longitudinal side. The blade also has a main body portion that narrows in thickness as it extends in a forward direction from a relatively rearward portion thereof to the front beveled cutting edge portion and that narrows in thickness as it extends in a lateral direction from the strike surface towards the beveled side cutting edge portion. The beveled side cutting edge portion has a surface forms an angle with a surface of the main body portion. | 10-11-2012 |
Russell L. Powers, Woodridge, IL US
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20090150004 | WIRELESS BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL NETWORK - A network ( | 06-11-2009 |
Russell Lee Powers, Woodridge, IL US
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20100119093 | PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC SOUND EQUALIZATION AND HEARING TESTING - A personal listening device in a handheld form factor includes an input port for receiving an audio signal, a processor for selecting equalizer settings responsive to a selected hearing profile, an equalizer for equalizing the audio signal according to the equalizer settings, and an output port for outputting the equalized audio signal to a speaker, headphone, or other audio output device. The personal listening device also includes a tone generator and user input device coupled to the processor, configured to administer a sequence of tones, generate audio instructions, and receive user input, thereby administering a hearing test and generating a user hearing profile. The device may be operated to administer multiple tests and store multiple hearing profiles, and to provide hearing profiles to other devices. | 05-13-2010 |
Scott G. Powers, Winchester, KY US
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20120080292 | CONVEYOR CHAIN COVER - A feeder-breaker for processing material. The feeder-breaker generally includes a frame, a conveyor supported by the frame and operable to convey material along the axis, a conveyor chain cover removably connected to the frame to enable access to components of the conveyor from an interior of the frame, and a breaker positioned adjacent the conveyor and operable to process material. The conveyor chain cover includes a chain cover member engaged with the side member. The chain cover member includes a cover portion that extends from the side member and over the chain to cover the chain and an access panel is connected to the chain cover member. | 04-05-2012 |
Seth Powers, Kansas City, MO US
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20130243654 | HIGH-SPEED, AUTOMATED CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYZER FOR DETERMINATION OF NONGLYCATED AND GLYCATED PROTEINACEOUS SPECIES IN BLOOD SAMPLES - High-speed, automated analyzers for analyses of biological fluids, such as whole blood or blood-derived components, include specialized analyzer and sample transfer features permitting injection-to-injection analysis times on the order of one minute. The analyzers are particularly designed for HPLC analysis for glycated and nonglycated proteinaceous species in blood samples. | 09-19-2013 |
Tamara M. Powers, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090204009 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING ABNORMAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS BASED ON IN-VIVO OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF TISSUE - A diagnostic system detects abnormal physical properties of tissue in a patient based upon optical properties of the tissue. A probe includes light delivery and capture fibers, and polarizers. Optical properties detected relate to polarized and unpolarized light into, and scattering from, the tissue. The optical properties detected are processed and analyzed to produce results indicative of the physical property(s) evaluated. System operation is controlled against pressure monitored via a pressure sensor coupled to the probe-tissue interface. The analysis corrects for patient physical characteristics as user inputs, such as menopausal or menstrual condition of women patients. Physical properties diagnosed include cervical dysplasia conditions in women patients, such as HSIL, cervical cancer, LSIL, or cervicitis. Analysis and diagnosis is based upon at least one of: ratios between scattered light signals captured from the tissue, slope of intensity over wavelength for scattered light signals captured, and hemoglobin-related parameters in the tissue. | 08-13-2009 |
Therese Powers, Bristol, VA US
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20130204828 | System and Method for Enhanced, Flexible Mail Address Validation and Hygiene - A method for reformatting and updating mailing addresses in a mailing address database to maximize postal rate discounts while enforcing a set of business rules dictating the circumstances under which individual mailing addresses may be changed and for setting a disposition status for each mailing address based on the application of the business rules and the outcome of process to reformat and update the mailing addresses. | 08-08-2013 |
Timothy Powers, Harvard, IL US
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20140064456 | MOTION CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN X-RAY TUBE - A motion correction system and method for motion correction for an x-ray tube is presented. One embodiment of the motion correction system includes a sensing unit coupled to an x-ray tube to determine a distance with which an impingement location of an electron beam generated by the x-ray tube deviates from a determined location due to motion of the x-ray tube. The motion correction system further includes a control unit coupled to the sensing unit to generate a control signal corresponding to the distance with which the impingement location of the electron beam deviates. Also, the motion correction system includes a deflection unit coupled to the control unit to steer the electron beam to the determined location based on the generated control signal. | 03-06-2014 |
20150023468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING A WEIGHT OF AN X-RAY SOURCE - A portable x-ray system includes a light weight x-ray head including an x-ray tube and a high voltage (HV) tank, wherein the HV tank comprises a compact voltage multiplier configured to receive a low voltage signal and generate a high voltage signal based on the received low voltage signal. Also, the portable x-ray system includes a carrying case comprising low voltage power electronics coupled to the light weight x-ray head through a low voltage cable, and configured to send the low voltage signal to the light weight x-ray head. In addition, the low voltage power electronics is distributed in a predefined space in the carrying case in such a way that a weight of the light weight x-ray head is counter weighed by a weight of the low voltage power electronics to stabilize the portable x-ray system when the light weight x-ray head is rotated in one or more directions. | 01-22-2015 |
Tod Powers, Dublin, OH US
Tracy Annette Powers, Saint Louis, MO US
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20110111025 | High Drug Load Formulations and Dosage Forms - The invention relates to high drug load formulations containing (R)-2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl)propionic acid as an active pharmaceutical ingredient. | 05-12-2011 |
Warren L. Powers, Woodburn, OR US
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20130045107 | PROPELLER BLADE - A propeller blade includes a body configured to extend radially from the hub of a propeller. The body can include a front surface, a back surface, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. The top of the body can form a tippet that generally transitions the front and back surfaces from extending in a generally radial direction to a generally axial direction. The tippet can reduce radial flow and force losses, redirect the radial flow in an axial direction, reduce the exit flow area of the propeller, and increase the inlet flow area of the propeller. The front surface of the blade can have a planar configuration that prevents or reduces the creation of low or negative pressure across the front surface of the blade and associated cavitation. | 02-21-2013 |
William Powers, Cheshire, CT US
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20100094336 | SURGICAL SE SUTURE NEEDLE - A surgical needle possesses enhanced needle attributes including needle sharpness and resistance to bending or breaking during use. The surgical needle includes an elongated needle body defining a longitudinal y axis and x and z axes transverse to the y axis. The elongated needle body includes a central shaft and a first end for attachment to a suture and a second needled end for penetrating tissue. The needled end includes lower and upper opposed planar surfaces and a pair of side surfaces extending between the lower and upper planar surfaces and contiguous therewith. The upper surface and side surfaces extend to a pointed tip. The lower surface extends to a cutting edge defined at the intersection of the side surfaces and proximal of the pointed tip. The cutting edge extends in oblique relation relative to the longitudinal axis of the needle body and terminates at the pointed tip. The linear cutting edge intersects the upper planar surface at an angle ranging from about 15° to about 30° relative to the longitudinal axis. The needle end may define a first transverse cross-sectional dimension adjacent the central shaft, and having a general trapezoidal configuration. The needle end also defines a second transverse cross-sectional dimension adjacent the pointed tip, and having a general triangular configuration. The first cross-sectional dimension may define a dimension along the z-axes corresponding to a first width of the needle end with the first width being greater than a corresponding shaft width of the central shaft. The first cross-sectional dimension defines a dimension along the x-axis corresponding to a first height of the needle end with the first height being less than a corresponding shaft height of the central shaft. | 04-15-2010 |
20130017445 | DEGRADABLE IMPLANTABLE BATTERYAANM Hodgkinson; Gerald N.AACI GuilfordAAST CTAACO USAAGP Hodgkinson; Gerald N. Guilford CT USAANM Powers; WilliamAACI CheshireAAST CTAACO USAAGP Powers; William Cheshire CT USAANM Hadba; Ahmad RobertAACI MiddlefieldAAST CTAACO USAAGP Hadba; Ahmad Robert Middlefield CT US - A biodegradable battery is provided. The battery includes an anode comprising a material including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein electrochemical oxidation of the anode material results in the formation of a reaction product that is substantially non-toxic and a cathode comprising a material including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the cathode being in direct physical contact with the inner surface of the anode, wherein electrochemical reduction of the cathode material results in the formation of a reaction product that is substantially non-toxic, and wherein the cathode material presents a larger standard reduction potential than the anode material. | 01-17-2013 |
20130098965 | Multi-Use Loading Unit - A cartridge assembly is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a channel and a removable assembly in releasable engagement with the channel. The removable assembly includes a cartridge body and a support plate. The cartridge body includes an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof. The support plate is configured to mechanically engage the cartridge body and includes an engagement structure disposed adjacent a proximal end thereof. The engagement structure of the cartridge body is configured for longitudinal alignment with the engagement structure of the support plate. The engagement structures of the cartridge body and the engagement structure of the support plate are configured to mechanically engage the engagement structure of the channel when the removable assembly is engaged with the channel. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098966 | Apparatus for Endoscopic Procedures - An electromechanical surgical system comprises a hand-held surgical instrument including an instrument housing defining a connecting portion for selectively connecting with a shaft assembly, the surgical instrument having at least one rotatable drive member, and an end effector configured to perform at least one function. The shaft assembly selectively interconnects the end effector and the surgical device. The shaft assembly includes a transmission housing and a force transmitting assembly for interconnecting the rotatable drive member and a rotation receiving member supported in the end effector. | 04-25-2013 |
20130105548 | Buttress Release from Surgical Stapler by Knife Pushing | 05-02-2013 |
William Powers, Mukwonago, WI US
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20120275893 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling the operation of an industrial machine including one or more components. A method of controlling the industrial machine includes determining a position of at least one of the one or more components of the industrial machine during a digging operation, determining a hoist bail pull setting based on the position of the at least one of the one or more components and a relationship between component position and hoist bail pull, and setting a level of hoist bail pull to the hoist bail pull setting. The level of hoist bail pull early in the digging operation is greater than the level of hoist bail pull later in the digging operation. | 11-01-2012 |
20130317709 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling the operation of an industrial machine including one or more components. A method of controlling the industrial machine includes determining a position of at least one of the one or more components of the industrial machine during a digging operation, determining a hoist bail pull setting based on the position of the at least one of the one or more components and a relationship between component position and hoist bail pull, and setting a level of hoist bail pull to the hoist bail pull setting. The level of hoist bail pull early in the digging operation is greater than the level of hoist bail pull later in the digging operation. | 11-28-2013 |
20140207345 | CONTROLLING A DIGGING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling the operation of an industrial machine including one or more components. A method of controlling the industrial machine includes determining a position of at least one of the one or more components of the industrial machine during a digging operation, determining a hoist bail pull setting based on the position of the at least one of the one or more components and a relationship between component position and hoist bail pull, and setting a level of hoist bail pull to the hoist bail pull setting. The level of hoist bail pull early in the digging operation is greater than the level of hoist bail pull later in the digging operation. | 07-24-2014 |
William J. Powers, Greenville, SC US
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20120198893 | KNITTED VELCRO SLEEVE - A knit fabric for use as a wrap around-sleeve having connectors along opposed edges. The fabric comprises a body portion knitted in a single layer of warp and weft yarns, a first edge portion of warp and weft yarns formed into spaced chains which secure a woven tape having hooks onto the knit fabric and a second edge knit to form raised loops. The hooks secured along the first edge are adapted to secure with the loops along the second edge securing the fabric edges forming the fabric into a wrap-around sleeve. | 08-09-2012 |
20120235433 | META-, PARA-ARAMID FIBER INDUSTRIAL WEBBING AND SLINGS - The present invention is directed to an industrial product comprising a woven webbing of a meta-, para-aramid fiber. | 09-20-2012 |
20130139555 | KNITTED VELCRO SLEEVE - A knit fabric for use as a wrap around-sleeve having connectors along opposed edges. The fabric comprises a body portion knitted in a single layer of warp and weft yarns, a first edge portion of warp and weft yarns formed into spaced chains which secure a woven tape having hooks onto the knit fabric and a second edge knit to form raised loops. The hooks secured along the first edge are adapted to secure with the loops along the second edge securing the fabric edges forming the fabric into a wrap-around sleeve. | 06-06-2013 |
William R. Powers, Mukwonago, WI US
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20120195728 | BOOM SHEAVE WITH TUBULAR REINFORCING MEMBERS - A sheave includes a hub defining an axis, a rim defining at least one circumferentially extending groove, and two plates oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis. Each plate is connected to the hub and to the rim, and a plurality of reinforcing tubular members extend between the plates. | 08-02-2012 |
20120260538 | SNUBBER FOR SHOVEL DIPPER - A snubber for a mining shovel including a dipper body and a dipper door rotatably coupled to the dipper body. The snubber includes a housing having an internal wall defining a fluid-filled chamber, a shaft rotatably coupled to the housing and including a portion positioned within the chamber, a paddle positioned within the chamber, a dam positioned within the chamber, a first valve, and a second valve. Rotation of the dipper door relative to the dipper body causes rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. The paddle is coupled to the shaft such that the paddle rotates with the shaft. The dam and paddle substantially partition the internal chamber into a first portion and a second portion. The first valve controls fluid flow from the first chamber to the second chamber, and the second valve controls fluid flow from the second chamber to the first chamber. | 10-18-2012 |
20120279095 | STRAIGHT TAPER DIPPER - A dipper having an inlet and an outlet, and an inlet reference plane being defined at the inlet. The dipper includes a front wall and an opposite back wall extending between the inlet and the outlet. A front wall reference plane extends from the inlet to the outlet and is positioned between the front wall and the back wall. The dipper further includes two side walls connected between the front wall and the back wall and extending between the inlet and the outlet. The inlet has an inlet area in the inlet reference plane, wherein the outlet has an outlet area in an outlet reference plane substantially parallel to the inlet reference plane. The front wall, the back wall, and the two side walls are arranged such that the outlet area is at least 3 percent and no more than 25 percent greater than the inlet area. | 11-08-2012 |
William S. Powers, Albuquerque, NM US
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20090161090 | Systems and Methods for Measuring the Shape and Location of an object - A system for determining the shape of an object and/or a distance of the object from the system includes a first plurality of light source, a second plurality of light sources, and a detector or detector array. The first plurality of light sources are disposed about a central axis and are separated from the central axis by radial distances defining an aperture in the first plurality of light sources. The system also includes an optical system adapted to provide light from the second plurality of light sources through the aperture to the object. The system may further include a computer configured to determine the shape of the object and/or the distance of the object from the system using light from the first and second plurality of light sources that is reflected from the object and received by the detector. | 06-25-2009 |
William Shea Powers, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100277694 | GEOMETRIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MEASURING A GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTIC OF AN OBJECT - A geometric measurement system is adapted to precisely measure one or more surfaces of objects such as corneas, molds, contact lenses in molds, contact lenses, or other objects in a fixture. The geometric measurement system can employ one or more of three possible methods of measurement: Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing with wavefront stitching; phase diversity sensing; and white light interferometry. | 11-04-2010 |
William T. Powers, Taft, TN US
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20090066526 | Security System for Protecting Construction Site Assets - An apparatus for deterring removal of electrical wiring that is installed in a building includes a controller, and a wiring module responsive to the controller and forming a monitored circuit with installed electrical wiring by coupling to an end of the wiring located at a load distribution junction. The other end of the wiring is electrically coupled, and can be coupled with a controlled impedance, or with a protected asset. The apparatus is configured with control logic to issue an alert if the integrity of the monitored circuit has been compromised. | 03-12-2009 |
W. Shea Powers, Albuquerque, NM US
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20090002631 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CORNEAL TOPOGRAPHY - A system measures a corneal topography of an eye. The system includes a group of first light sources arranged around a central axis, the group being separated from the axis by a radial distance defining an aperture in the group; a plurality of second light sources; a detector array; and an optical system adapted to provide light from the second light sources through the aperture to a cornea of an eye, and to provide images of the first light sources and images of the second light sources from the cornea, through the aperture, to the detector array. The optical system includes an optical element having a focal length, f. The second light sources are disposed to be in an optical path approximately one focal length, f, away from the optical element. | 01-01-2009 |