Spangler, US
Andrew E. Spangler, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20110308103 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DRYING LAUNDRY WITH DRYING UNIFORMITY DETERMINATION - An apparatus and method of drying laundry in a treating chamber with a partially dry laundry load determination. | 12-22-2011 |
Anthony G. Spangler, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130299608 | SHOWERHEAD WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FLUID DISPENSERS - A showerhead assembly including a first fluid dispensing unit including a plurality of first fluidic devices, and a second fluid dispensing unit removably coupled to the first fluid dispensing unit and including a plurality of second fluidic devices. The first fluidic devices and the second fluidic devices each provide a multi-dimensional spray pattern. | 11-14-2013 |
20140151467 | HAND TIGHTENED SHOWERHEAD - A showerhead including a fluid connector configured to be threadedly coupled to a shower arm, and an outer shell receiving the fluid connector. A rotational stop or drive member is operably coupled between the fluid connector and the outer shell and is configured to limit relative rotation between the fluid connector and the outer shell. | 06-05-2014 |
20150158047 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SHOWER SYSTEM - An adjustable shower system including a support tube configured to be fluidly coupled to a shower arm, and a main body supported for sliding movement along the support tube. A shower head is supported by the main body and is fluidly coupled to the support tube. A brake is configured to releasably secure the main body at one of a plurality vertical positions along the support tube. | 06-11-2015 |
Anthony G. Spangler, Greensburg, IN US
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20120145249 | PULL-OUT WAND - A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor. | 06-14-2012 |
20120227849 | ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS - A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
Benjamin Spangler US
Benjamin Thomas Spangler, Raleigh, NC US
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20120329547 | Method and a System for a Multidimensional Game - A method, a system and a computer program for a feature game of a multidimensional grid to be used together with a base game. A player may play an initial base game and elect to play the feature game. The player may be provided with a ticket that becomes a winning ticket if some or all of the characters in the multidimensional grid adjoin so as to produce a winning line of horizontal, vertical or diagonal matching characters with a winning set of characters. More than one winning line is possible on each game ticket, producing multiple ways of winning on a single game ticket. | 12-27-2012 |
20140329576 | Method and a System for a Multidimensional Game - A method, a system and a computer program for a feature game of a multidimensional grid to be used together with a base game. A player may play an initial base game and elect to play the feature game. The player may be provided with a ticket that becomes a winning ticket if some or all of the characters in the multidimensional grid adjoin so as to produce a winning line of horizontal, vertical or diagonal matching characters with a winning set of characters. More than one winning line is possible on each game ticket, producing multiple ways of winning on a single game ticket. | 11-06-2014 |
Brandon W. Spangler, East Hartford, CT US
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20130052008 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOIL BAFFLE - An airfoil includes an airfoil wall having an exterior airfoil surface and an interior surface. The interior surface provides an airfoil cavity. A baffle is arranged in the airfoil cavity and provides a baffle wall having first and second portions spaced from one another on first and second sides. A tube interconnects the first and second portions and is configured to convey fluid through the tube between the first and second sides. The airfoil is cooled by supplying cooling fluid to a baffle arranged within an airfoil. The cooling fluid is passed through baffle cooling holes to a gap between the baffle and airfoil to cool an interior surface of the airfoil. A portion of cooling fluid is conveyed from one gap location to another gap through a tube in the baffle. Another portion of the cooling fluid is passed through film cooling holes in the airfoil. | 02-28-2013 |
Brenda D. Spangler, Livingston, MT US
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20090043109 | ASYMMETRIC ONE- AND TWO-PHOTON FLUOROPHORES FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF MULTIPLE ANALYTES USING A COMMON EXCITATION SOURCE - A family of one- and two-photon dyes that have overlapping fluorescence excitation maxima between 365 nm and 425 nm and that are specifically functionalized for coupling to biomolecules. The dyes have defined Stokes shifts such that they produce a continuum of emission wavelengths. The dyes are asymmetrical bis stilbenes. The asymmetry of these dyes facilitates functionalization of the dyes with carboxyl, thiol, aldehyde-reactive or amine-reactive groups, which in turn facilitates coupling with macromolecules. Furthermore, the dyes of the present invention are photostable and have high quantum yields (fluorescence intensity). | 02-12-2009 |
Bud Spangler, Eatontown, NJ US
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20130139861 | Crutch Apparatus and Ergonomic Retrofit Handle Kit for Adjustable Crutches - In one embodiment of the invention, extension brackets are attachable to existing crutch support members in order to outwardly extend the handle location of the crutch a given distance from the vertical plane of the support members of the crutch. An extended handle is attachable between the extension brackets by way of conventional fasteners such as wing nuts and bolts. The design and implementation of the ergonomic crutch handle kit of the present invention are significantly less complicated than designs which are known to exist in the prior art. | 06-06-2013 |
Charles W. Spangler, Livingston, MT US
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20090043109 | ASYMMETRIC ONE- AND TWO-PHOTON FLUOROPHORES FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF MULTIPLE ANALYTES USING A COMMON EXCITATION SOURCE - A family of one- and two-photon dyes that have overlapping fluorescence excitation maxima between 365 nm and 425 nm and that are specifically functionalized for coupling to biomolecules. The dyes have defined Stokes shifts such that they produce a continuum of emission wavelengths. The dyes are asymmetrical bis stilbenes. The asymmetry of these dyes facilitates functionalization of the dyes with carboxyl, thiol, aldehyde-reactive or amine-reactive groups, which in turn facilitates coupling with macromolecules. Furthermore, the dyes of the present invention are photostable and have high quantum yields (fluorescence intensity). | 02-12-2009 |
Christopher A. Spangler, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20150080174 | Multimode Clutch for a Parallel Hybrid Vehicle - In a parallel hybrid vehicle having and internal combustion engine and an electric motor operatively connected to a transmission shaft, a multimode mechanical clutch selectively couples an output shaft of the internal combustion engine to the transmission shaft. The multimode clutch has a two-way unlocked mode where the output shaft and transmission shaft can rotate independently in either direction, and a one-way locked, one-way unlocked mode where the shafts are locked to rotate together in one direction and unlocked for independent rotation in the opposite direction. The clutch may also have a two-way locked mode where the shafts rotate together in both directions. Pawls may be provided to engage and disengage as needed to execute the modes of the multimode clutch actuator. | 03-19-2015 |
20160003308 | MULTI-MODE CLUTCHES FOR FORWARD/REVERSE PLANETARY GEARSET - A forward/reverse planetary gearset ( | 01-07-2016 |
Clinton Spangler, Mentor, OH US
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20150121714 | MOBILE VENEER DRYER - Embodiments provide a veneer dryer system and methods of constructing, relocating, and replacing veneer dryers and other constructs such as lumber kilns, machinery, and processing lines or parts thereof. Embodiments of a veneer dryer system may include a track and a veneer dryer movably coupled with the track. The track may extend between the desired location of the veneer dryer and a construction location. Movers may be coupled with the track at the construction location. The veneer dryer may be partially or fully constructed on the movers and moved to the desired location for use. A pre-existing veneer dryer at the desired location may remain operational during the construction and removed before the new veneer dryer is moved into place, substantially reducing downtime and costs as compared to prior methods of replacing veneer dryers. | 05-07-2015 |
20160102913 | SELF-CLEANING JET TUBE - Embodiments of a self-cleaning jet tube may include an elongate hollow body that is generally rectangular in cross-section and tapered from an open first end to a second end generally opposite the first end. The elongate hollow body may have an upper wall, a lower wall, side walls, a plurality of apertures arranged along the upper wall, an end plate coupled with the walls at the second end, and at least one through-slot. A through-slot may be disposed through the end plate or a wall, between the end plate and a wall, or between two walls. The jet tube may be configured for use with the through-slot(s) open and unblocked, thereby allowing debris to be expelled from the jet tube during operation of the jet veneer dryer. Corresponding systems and method are also provided herein. | 04-14-2016 |
Dale P. Spangler, Deerfield, IL US
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20090156685 | (R)-CHIRAL HALOGENATED SUBSTITUTED FUSED HETEROCYCLIC AMINO COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INHIBITING CHOLESTEROL ESTER TRANSFER PROTEIN ACTIVITY - The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. | 06-18-2009 |
Daniel Spangler, Green Lane, PA US
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20150374413 | ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. | 12-31-2015 |
20160095714 | LOW PROFILE PLATE - The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095715 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. | 04-07-2016 |
Daniel J. Spangler, Wernersville, PA US
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20090130171 | High concentration gentian violet containing medical devices and methods of making same - Implantable medical devices, such as catheters, treated with a high concentration of gentian violet, and methods of preparing these medical devices are provided. | 05-21-2009 |
20100087788 | Anti-infective alcohol catheter solution with chlorhexidine treated catheter - Implantable catheters treated with chlorhexidine and methods for disinfecting the catheters with alcohol are provided. | 04-08-2010 |
20100196434 | COMBINED FIBNRINOLYTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL CATHETHER AND USES THETHEROF - Implantable catheters are provided which comprise an antimicrobial agent incorporated in a coating or bulk distributed, in combination with a fibrinolytic agent incorporated in a top coating. | 08-05-2010 |
Daniel J. Spangler, Fort Worth, TX US
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20100268174 | COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL LOCK AND GENTIAN VIOLET CATHETER - Implantable catheters treated with gentian violet and methods for disinfecting the catheters with alcohol are provided. | 10-21-2010 |
Daniel J. Spangler, Forth Worth, TX US
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20100298772 | TRANCUTANEOUS DEVICES AND KITS THAT PROVIDE CUES FOR LOCATION OF INSERTION SITE, EXIT SITE AND DEVICE PATH, AND METHODS OF USE - Transcutaneous devices are disclosed that self-provide cues for exact location of transcutaneous insertion sites, exit sites, and/or the track of the device between the sites, as are methods and kits for using the transcutaenous devices to mark the sites and track of the device and for removing location cues. | 11-25-2010 |
Dustin Spangler, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150051979 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERSONALIZING ONLINE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS - Personalized electronic content is generated for display on a user computer. The content is generated by first matching a targeted user online identifier to one of a plurality of user online identifiers associated with a master ID in a database. Using online user behavior associated with the user online identifiers of the master ID, a preliminary set of personalized electronic content is generated. A set of content usage parameters is applied to the preliminary set of personalized electronic content to define the personalized electronic content, which is then transmitted and displayed on a user computer. The personalized electronic content may comprise targeted advertisement utilized to populate a webpage or an email template defined by an online marketing campaign. | 02-19-2015 |
Frank Spangler, St. George, UT US
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20140219046 | MIXING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for the mixing of a solution and reagents for PCR reactions having a closed cartridge reaction well, a magnetically responsive bead within the well having an optically inert coating and a secondary chemically inert coating. A heat source then heats the contents to a target temperature while oscillating magnetic fields move the bead within the well in order to mix the contents and make the contents of the reaction well homogeneous. | 08-07-2014 |
20140347952 | MIXING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for the mixing of a solution and reagents for various reactions and/or testing having a closed cartridge reaction well, a magnetically responsive bead within the well having a chemically inert coating. A heat source then heats the contents to a target temperature while oscillating magnetic fields move the bead within the well in order to mix the contents and make the contents of the reaction well homogeneous. | 11-27-2014 |
Frank Leo Spangler US
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20100210006 | Thermal Array - Traditional thermocyclers are heating devices that change sample temperatures by adding heat energy into a sample block that is usually a large metal block and then extracting that heat energy out of the block in a process called ramping the temperature. Presented herein is a technology that eliminates the large mass sample block and ramping temperatures in a sample block and thus in a sample vessel. This design called a Thermal Array requires a fraction of the energy used to process a sample. In addition, the array allows a much smaller thermal cycler to be designed leading to portability of a device. This technology is designed to allow optimal polymerase chain reactions to be executed. | 08-19-2010 |
Frank Leo Spangler, St. George, UT US
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20150375230 | Thermal Array and Method of Use - In one embodiment, a thermal array comprises a first heating element and a second heating element, each surrounded by insulators which cover five sides of each heating element, held in position by a cooling block. Two thermal arrays are placed opposite each other creating a conduction channel wherein a sample vessel is transported between the heating elements and cooling block as the reaction requires. Due to the low energy consumption of each array, the thermal array system may function using standard D-cell batteries. | 12-31-2015 |
James J. Spangler, Elgin, IL US
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20150194829 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING MULTIPLE DEVICES - A system. The system includes a housing, an input port, a plurality of connection ports and circuitry. The input port is surrounded by the housing. The plurality of connection ports are surrounded by the housing. The circuitry is positioned within the housing and is electrically connected to the input port and each of the plurality of connection ports. The circuitry is configured to, for each connection port, supply about 5 volts of electric potential to the connection port, supply optimal amperes of current to an electrical device connected to the connection port, and provide protection from at least one fault condition. The optimal amperes of current is specific to the electrical device. | 07-09-2015 |
John Spangler, Pekin, IL US
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20090134557 | Electromagnetic suspension system for a seat assembly and machine using same - A suspension system for a seat assembly of a machine includes an upper support member and a lower support member. A pair of scissors linkages interconnect the upper and lower support members. Each of the scissors linkages includes first and second arms pivotably attached at central portions thereof. An electronic controller is in communication with a pair of electromagnetic devices positioned at first ends of the first arms. The electronic controller is configured to energize the electromagnetic devices in response to a sensor output. | 05-28-2009 |
John G. Spangler, Knoxville, TN US
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20090314220 | Modular Fence Panel and Connecting Member for Welded Wire Kennel - A modular fence panel system for constructing at least a portion of a pet kennel. The modular fence panel system of the present invention includes at least first and second modular fence panel members, which include a panel member having first and second vertical sides and upper and lower horizontal sides. Upper and lower frame members are secured to the upper and lower horizontal sides of the panel member. At least one vertical side of the panel member is left exposed. A joining member having an elongated tube member and upper and lower cross members is used to secure the first and second modular fence panel members to each other. | 12-24-2009 |
Joseph Leland Spangler, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20140343643 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE ARRAY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CARRIER WITH EMBEDDED CONTROL MODULES CONTAINED IN PACKAGES, THE PACKAGES EXTENDING OUTWARDLY SO AS TO EXTEND OVER THE CARRIER - An implantable electrode array that includes a carrier on which multiple spaced apart electrodes are disposed. Embedded in the module are control modules. The control modules are contained in packages. Portions of the packages extend outwardly from the carrier so as to be disposed against adjacent surfaces of the carrier. The packages contain conductive tracts that provide conductive links from the conductors internal to the carrier to the packaged control modules. | 11-20-2014 |
Kathryn R. Spangler, Glendale, CO US
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20160108480 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MICROBIAL BIOMASS - A method of producing microbial biomass include providing a wastewater stream and determining the concentration of micronutrients selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, cobalt, magnesium, manganese, and zinc, and any combination thereof, in the wastewater stream. The method also includes determining the biological oxygen demand (BOD) normalized dose of the micronutrients, and modulating the concentration of at least one micronutrient in the wastewater stream to provide a micronutrient-modulated wastewater stream. The method further includes growing microbial biomass in the micronutrient-modulated wastewater stream. | 04-21-2016 |
Lee H. Spangler, Bozeman, MT US
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20100310120 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING MOVING OBJECTS IN A SCENE - A method and system for tracking moving objects in a scene is described. One embodiment acquires a digital video signal corresponding to the scene; identifies in the digital video signal one or more candidate moving objects; locates at least one candidate moving object in the digital video signal subsequent to identification of the at least one candidate moving object; tracks candidate moving objects that, for at least a predetermined period after they have been identified, continue to be located in the digital video signal; assigns a score to each tracked candidate moving object in accordance with how long after passage of the predetermined period the tracked candidate moving object has continued to be located in the digital video signal; combines the respective scores of the tracked candidate moving objects to obtain an overall score for the scene; and indicates to a user whether the overall score satisfies a predetermined criterion. | 12-09-2010 |
Leland J. Spangler, Manitou, CO US
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20150091048 | OPTICALLY-TRIGGERED SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER AND METHOD OF FABRICATION OF THE SAME - A device includes a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of doped layers forming first and second junctions. The semiconductor substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The device includes a plurality of waveguides defined by a plurality of glass inlaid channels defined within the first surface. Each of the plurality of glass inlaid channels extends through the second junction. The device includes a pattern of reflective elements associated with sidewalls of the plurality of glass inlaid channels to reflect light into the plurality of waveguides. A first electrically-conductive layer is disposed on the first surface and covers the plurality of glass inlaid channels. | 04-02-2015 |
Leland J. Spangler, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20140260676 | Sensor Assembly and Method for Measuring Forces and Torques - A sensor assembly comprises a base plate and a sensor member displaceable relative to the base plate. A spring arrangement operates in first and second stages in response to displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate. Different resolutions of force and torque measurements are associated with the first and second stages. A light sensitive transducer senses displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate and generates corresponding output signals. A collimator directs a plurality of light beams onto the light sensitive transducer so that the light beams strike different pixels of the light sensitive transducer to sense displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate. | 09-18-2014 |
Leland Joseph Spangler, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20120310316 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE ARRAY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CARRIER FOR SUPPORTING THE ELECTRODES AND CONTROL MODULES FOR REGULATING OPERATION OF THE ELECTRODES EMBEDDED IN THE CARRIER, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An implantable electrode array ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120330393 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE ARRAY ASSEMBLY WITH AN ARRAY SUBTRATE, ELECTRODES AND INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, THE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS BEING ATTACHED TO PACKAGE SUBSTRATES - An electrode array with a flexible array substrate on which plural spaced apart electrodes are disposed. Integrated circuits are disposed in the array substrate. The integrated circuits are mounted to package substrates. The package substrates are more rigid than the array substrate. Internal to each package substrate is at least one electrical conductor. The electrical conductor extends from a bond pad integral with integrated circuit at least partially through the package substrate. The electrical conductor functions as the conductive member that extends between the integrated circuit an electrode with which the integrated circuit is associated. | 12-27-2012 |
Lora Spangler, Belchertown, MA US
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20140346705 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DIRECT EMBOSSMENT OF A POLYMER MELT SHEET - A continuous single-stage embossing station comprised of two (2) temperature controlled engraved rollers which is located immediately after the extrusion die in the manufacturing process for multi-layer laminated glass panels and allows for dual simultaneous embossment of both sides of a polymer melt sheet and produces a polymer interlayer sheet with increased permanence, embossed retention values and decreased incidence of mottle and stack sticking peel force values. Also disclosed herein is an embossed polymer interlayer sheet with a first side, a second side and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, with a surface roughness Rz of 10 to 90 microns on the embossed surface, a permanence of greater than 95% when tested at 100° C. for five (5) minutes and an embossed surface retention of greater than 70% when tested at 140° C. for five (5) minutes. | 11-27-2014 |
Lora Lee Spangler, Belchertown, MA US
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20120135191 | Systems, Methods and Apparatuses for Direct Embossment of a Polymer Melt Sheet - A continuous single-stage embossing station comprised of two (2) temperature controlled engraved rollers which is located immediately after the extrusion die in the manufacturing process for multi-layer laminated glass panels and allows for dual simultaneous embossment of both sides of a polymer melt sheet and produces a polymer interlayer sheet with increased permanence, embossed retention values and decreased incidence of mottle and stack sticking peel force values. Also disclosed herein is an embossed polymer interlayer sheet with a first side, a second side and an embossed surface on at least one of the sides, with a surface roughness Rz of 10 to 90 microns on the embossed surface, a permanence of greater than 95% when tested at 100° C. for five (5) minutes and an embossed surface retention of greater than 70% when tested at 140 ° C. for five (5) minutes. | 05-31-2012 |
Mark Spangler, North Augusta, SC US
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20140053381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING YARN TEXTURE - A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance. | 02-27-2014 |
20140196264 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING YARN TEXTURE - A system and method for automated control and improvement of the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating conditions of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor monitoring the system can cause adjustments to the operating conditions to be made if a condition is outside of a predetermined tolerance. | 07-17-2014 |
20150191855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING YARN TEXTURE - A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance. | 07-09-2015 |
Mark A. Spangler, Bedford, VA US
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20120148966 | Candle Wick and Wick Clip - A candle wick includes a first portion oriented perpendicular to a second portion to form a candle wick with a plus-shaped configuration. A wick clip includes a first slot oriented perpendicular to a second slot to form a wick clip plus-shaped configuration sized to receive the plus-shaped configuration of the candle wick. The first slot of the wick clip is configured to receive the first portion of the candle wick, and the second slot of the wick clip is configured to receive the second portion of the candle wick. The candle wick and wick clip form a clip assembly. A candle comprises a plus-shaped candle wick held in place by a wick clip. | 06-14-2012 |
20130157207 | Patterned Candle Wick - A substantially planar wick is formed with a two- or three-dimensional pattern. The contours of this pattern are determined by the desired flame characteristics or the desired visual aesthetics of the pattern itself | 06-20-2013 |
Michael S. Spangler, Vail, AZ US
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20160084623 | ADAPTIVE ELECTRONICALLY STEERABLE ARRAY (AESA) SYSTEM FOR INTERCEPTOR RF TARGET ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS - An AESA system comprises a plurality of arrays, each comprising a plurality of radiating elements, each array configured for placement on a forward-facing surface of a different one of a plurality of aerodynamic control surfaces on an interceptor. A plurality of RF transmissive radome elements, each having an aerodynamic shape complementary to the aerodynamic control surface, are placed over one of the arrays. Control circuitry configures the arrays, independently or in concert, for RF target engagement and communication. Additional arrays may be positioned on side or aft-facing surfaces of the aerodynamic control surfaces for RF communication. The AESA system may be paired with an ER system for dual-mode operation. | 03-24-2016 |
Michael V. Spangler, Soap Lake, WA US
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20100226844 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING GRANULAR SILICON - Silicon granules are produced by chemical vapor deposition on seed particles inside a chamber within a fluidized bed reactor. The chamber contains an obstructing member, or bubble breaker, which is sized and shaped to restrict the growth of bubbles inside the chamber and which has interior passageways through which a heated fluid passes to transfer heat to gas inside the chamber. | 09-09-2010 |
20110117729 | FLUID BED REACTOR - Fluidized bed reactor systems for producing high purity silicon-coated particles are disclosed. A vessel has an outer wall, an insulation layer inwardly of the outer wall, at least one heater positioned inwardly of the insulation layer, a removable concentric liner inwardly of the heater, a central inlet nozzle, a plurality of fluidization nozzles, at least one cooling gas nozzle, and at least one product outlet. The system may include a removable concentric sleeve inwardly of the liner. In particular systems the central inlet nozzle is configured to produce a primary gas vertical plume centrally in the reactor chamber to minimize silicon deposition on reactor surfaces. | 05-19-2011 |
20120263874 | FLUID BED REACTOR - Fluidized bed reactor systems for producing high purity silicon-coated particles are disclosed. A vessel has an outer wall, an insulation layer inwardly of the outer wall, at least one heater positioned inwardly of the insulation layer, a removable concentric liner inwardly of the heater, a central inlet nozzle, a plurality of fluidization nozzles, at least one cooling gas nozzle, and at least one product outlet. The system may include a removable concentric sleeve inwardly of the liner. In particular systems the central inlet nozzle is configured to produce a primary gas vertical plume centrally in the reactor chamber to minimize silicon deposition on reactor surfaces. | 10-18-2012 |
20140123896 | PROBE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLUID BED REACTOR - Embodiments of a probe assembly for a fluid bed reactor are disclosed. The probe assembly includes a fluid bed reactor (FBR) member, and a pressure tap comprising a wall defining a passageway within which the FBR member is located. Exemplary FBR members include, but are not limited to, a thermocouple, a seed pipe, a particle sampling line, a gas sampling line, a gas feed line, a heater, a second pressure tap, or a combination thereof. Disclosed embodiments of the probe assembly reduce or eliminate the need for support rods and rings within the fluid bed reactor, reduce component fouling within the reactor, and/or reduce product contamination. | 05-08-2014 |
20140174353 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE GRADE STEEL FOR FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of a reaction chamber liner for use in a heated silicon deposition reactor are disclosed. The liner has an upper portion, a mid portion comprising a material other than a stainless steel alloy, and a lower portion comprising a martensitic stainless steel alloy. The liner's upper portion may have a composition substantially similar to the lower portion. | 06-26-2014 |
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20150017787 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE CONTAMINATION OF PARTICLES IN A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - A method and fluidized bed reactor for reducing or eliminating contamination of silicon-coated particles are disclosed. The metal surface of one or more fluidized bed reactor components is at least partially coated with a hard protective layer comprising a material having an ultimate tensile strength of at least 700 MPa at 650° C. | 01-15-2015 |
20160045878 | NON-CONTAMINATING BONDING MATERIAL FOR SEGMENTED SILICON CARBIDE LINER IN A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - Segmented silicon carbide liners for use in a fluidized bed reactor for production of polysilicon-coated granulate material are disclosed, as well as methods of making and using the segmented silicon carbide liners. Non-contaminating bonding materials for joining silicon carbide segments also are disclosed. One or more of the silicon carbide segments may be constructed of reaction-bonded silicon carbide. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045880 | JOINT DESIGN FOR SEGMENTED SILICON CARBIDE LINER IN A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - Segmented silicon carbide liners for use in a fluidized bed reactor for production of polysilicon-coated granulate material are disclosed, as well as methods of making and using the segmented silicon carbide liners. Non-contaminating bonding materials for joining silicon carbide segments also are disclosed. One or more of the silicon carbide segments may be constructed of reaction-bonded silicon carbide. | 02-18-2016 |
20160047043 | OBSTRUCTING MEMBER FOR A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - Embodiments of an obstructing member and methods for its use in a fluidized bed reactor are disclosed. The obstructing member comprises a plurality of receiving members, each receiving member comprising a tubular wall defining a passageway dimensioned to receive an internal reactor component, and a plurality of connecting elements connecting the receiving members, wherein the obstructing member occupies from 15-60% of a horizontal cross-section of a reaction chamber of the fluidized bed reactor. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael V. Spangler, Moses Lake, WA US
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20160045881 | HIGH-PURITY SILICON TO FORM SILICON CARBIDE FOR USE IN A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - Segmented silicon carbide liners for use in a fluidized bed reactor for production of polysilicon-coated granulate material are disclosed, as well as methods of making and using the segmented silicon carbide liners. Non-contaminating bonding materials for joining silicon carbide segments also are disclosed. One or more of the silicon carbide segments may be constructed of reaction-bonded silicon carbide. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael W. Spangler, Lakeville, MN US
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20150019476 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING DATA FROM LEGACY COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTO TARGET FORMATS FOR TARGET COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A computer system for converting data from one of a plurality of different legacy systems to one of a plurality of different target systems includes one or more processors, memory, a database stored in the memory, and a software framework stored in the memory for execution by the one or more processors. Each of the plurality of different legacy systems has a legacy data format and each of the plurality of different target systems has a target data format. The software framework includes a plurality of software components callable by an output adaptor for performing a plurality of data conversion functions. The software framework is configured to interact with each of the plurality of different legacy systems having the legacy data format and/or each of the plurality of different target systems having the target data format. Other example computer systems and methods are also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
Paul A. Spangler, Austin, TX US
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20150040100 | Creation and Deployment of RESTful Web Services in a Graphical Programming Language - Method and memory medium for generating a web service. A plurality of graphical data flow programs may be provided, and user input selecting one or more of plurality of graphical data flow programs for inclusion in a web service may be received, The web service may be generated based on the one or more graphical data flow programs. Each graphical data flow program may implement a respective web method, where each web method may implement or request a respective action. The web service may be deployable to a server for hosting, where the web service is invocable over a network to perform the corresponding one or more web methods. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert John Spangler, Madison, NJ US
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Robert Ray Spangler, Lucas, TX US
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20110029119 | Process and Method for a Decoupled Multi-Parameter Run-to-Run Controller - A manufacturing process including a controller method to generate a tool setting which includes a tool offset and a device offset. The controller method uses a device parameter measurement to update the tool offset and device offset. A tool weight and a device weight is assigned so that only one of the tool offset and device offset is significantly changed during the update. The process may be applied to semiconductor device manufacturing and particularly to integrated circuit fabrication. | 02-03-2011 |
Robert Ray Spangler, Lucase, TX US
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20150253764 | MONITOR DATA ATTACHMENT TO PRODUCT LOTS FOR BATCH PROCESSES - A method of process control for a batch process includes pre-measuring a monitor lot to obtain pre-metrology data regarding at least a first process parameter. There are no product units included with the monitor lot. The pre-metrology data is saved together with an identifier for the first monitor unit. A batch is staged for the batch process including at least a first product lot including a plurality of product units together with the first monitor unit. The batch is batch processed through the batch process. After the batch processing, the first monitor unit is measured to obtain post-metrology data for the first process parameter. At least one of the post-metrology data and a difference between the post-metrology data and pre-metrology data is saved to a data file with an identifier for the first product lot or the pre-metrology data and post-metrology data is directly written to the first product lot. | 09-10-2015 |
Steven D. Spangler, Englewood, CO US
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20110076662 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 03-31-2011 |
20110266358 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 11-03-2011 |
20120009843 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 01-12-2012 |
20140102074 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 04-17-2014 |
Terry Spangler, Page, AZ US
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20140323109 | CELLULAR COMMUNICATION BLOCKING DEVICE - A system for cellular communication disablement comprising: a cellular blocking device, where the cell blocking device transmits a blocking signal to block cellular communication in a localized area; leads extending from the blocking device, where the leads engage electronic indicators of a vehicle; and active signals over the leads indicating the vehicle's transmission position, wherein the cell blocking device becomes active upon receipt of active transmission signals. The active transmission signals may indicate placement of the vehicle's transmission in either park, drive, reverse or neutral. Any active signals indicating placement of the vehicle's transmission into drive or reverse causes the cell blocking device to become active. | 10-30-2014 |
Thomas Mark Spangler, Charlotte, NC US
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20120314444 | FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OSILLATING ILLUMINATED OPTICAL FIBERS - An optical fiber display apparatus includes a housing, a holding member moveable about a pivot point axis functionally connected to the housing, and one or more fiber optic strands having a first end attached to the holding member and a second end unrestrained. The fiber optic strands define a longitudinal axis, and the pivot point axis of the holding member is non-parallel to the fiber strands axis such that movement of the holding member about the pivot point axis causes the second unrestrained end of the fiber strand to move back and forth along a line that is non-parallel to the longitudinal fiber strand axis. A light source illuminates the first end of the fiber strands, so that light emits from the second end of the fiber strands. | 12-13-2012 |
20140104869 | FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OSILLATING ILLUMINATED OPTICAL FIBERS - A fiber optic display device reciprocates fiber optics to create decorative optical fiber light displays. The device can include one or more optical fibers contained at one end by a holding member and left suspended freely at the other end. The holding member and optical fibers are functionally attached about a pivot point axis that is across the longitudinal axis of the fibers and the holding member, to a housing. A light source can be affixed to either the holding member or the housing, opposite the freely suspended optical fiber ends, and is oriented to expose and illuminate the optical fibers. A drive means causes the holding member and optical fibers to reciprocate back and forth about the pivot point axis of the holding member. | 04-17-2014 |
W. Scott Spangler US
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20110137906 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SENTIMENT-BASED TOPICS - A method for analyzing sentiment comprising: collecting an object from an external content repository, the collected objects forming a content database; extracting a snippet related to the subject from the content database; calculating a sentiment score for the snippet; classifying the snippet into a sentiment category; creating sentiment taxonomy using the sentiment categories, the sentiment taxonomy classifying the snippets as positive, negative or neutral; identifying topic words within the sentiment taxonomy; classifying the topic words as a sentiment topic word candidates or a non-sentiment topic word candidate, filtering the non-sentiment topic word candidates; identifying the frequency of the non-sentiment topic words in each of the sentiment categories; identifying the importance of the non-sentiment topic word for each of the sentiment categories; and, ranking the topic word, wherein the rank is calculated by combining the frequency of the topic words in each of the categories with its importance. | 06-09-2011 |