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Andrew Flynn, Toronto CA
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20140120149 | CALCIUM SULPHATE BASED COMPOSITE - A composite comprising monetite and calcium sulphate is provided. | 05-01-2014 |
Anthony Paul Flynn, Falls Church, VA US
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20130204647 | TICKETING SOLUTION - A system for use of an electronic ticket, the system comprising: a server arranged to: issue a ticket responsive to a passenger request; issue a bar coded travel document for passengers and segments in a reservation; generate a list of issued tickets for a predetermined vehicle, wherein the list comprises passenger ticketing information; and modify a ticket status during a period in which the vehicle is in motion to indicate use or modification of the issued ticket by a passenger. | 08-08-2013 |
20140156318 | USER INTERFACE FOR ONBOARD TICKET VALIDATION AND COLLECTION - Methods, systems and computer program products for onboard ticket validation and ticket collection for railroad passengers and providing touchscreen interfaces for display of passenger and ticket related information on a mobile communication device. | 06-05-2014 |
Aonghus Flynn, Dublin IE
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20140089349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING INFOGRAPHICS BASED ON MULTIPLE ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS - Systems and methods are provided for updating infographics based on multiple online social networks. A system receives a request from a client to display an information graphic. The system retrieves previously stored information for the information graphic from a database. The system sends the information graphic, based on the previously stored information, to display to the client. The system activates a social media tool to generate updated information for the information graphic by analyzing content from a plurality of online social networks. The system stores the updated information in the database. | 03-27-2014 |
Brian Patrick Flynn, Hampshire GB
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20090097914 | DELIVERY AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE FOR ROAD CONES - The invention relates to a delivery and retrieval device for road cones. In a preferred embodiment the device comprises a track for mounting across the rear of a vehicle, a tower mounted to slide on the track, means such as motor to move the tower on the track, a conveyor to deliver road cones from a roadway to the base of the tower or to deliver road cones from the base to the roadway, a conveyor platform powered to move from a first height position at the base of the tower and adjacent one end of the conveyor to a second height position up the tower, and a handling mechanism to support a stack of road cones above the platform. In use the device collects and deposits cones from/to the roadway, in such a way as top enable a portion of a carriageway to be selectively closed by forming a ‘taper’. The invention thus overcomes problems associated with personnel having to walk behind a vehicle in order to place cones in this arrangement. | 04-16-2009 |
Byron Richard Flynn, Boise, ID US
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20120271470 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING STABLE CONDITIONS WITHIN A POWER GRID - Systems, methods, and apparatus for maintaining stable conditions within a power grid are provided. A local device that includes one or more computer processors may identify one or more power sources associated with a structure. The local device may additionally monitor one or more parameters associated with a power grid configured to supply power to the structure. Based at least in part on the monitoring, the local device may identify a power grid fluctuation. Based at least in part on the identification of the power grid fluctuation, the local device may adjust operation of at least one power source included in the one or more identified power sources. | 10-25-2012 |
Callaghan Flynn, Moyvane IE
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20100310713 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITION - A probiotic composition comprising a probiotic culture having a probiotic count of between 10 | 12-09-2010 |
Christopher Ryan Flynn, Nanaimo CA
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20120205168 | ROBOT RECONFIGURABLE FOR INSERTION THROUGH A NARROW OPENING - A system for inserting a robot through an opening which includes a robot, the robot, payload, a tether, and a remote controller. The robot includes a first body supporting a first ground engaging drive and a second body supporting a second ground engaging drive. A pivoting connective linkage is provided between the first body and the second body. The connective linkage has an operative position in which the first body and the second body are in parallel spaced relation and an insertion position in which the first body and the second body are aligned on a common axis. An actuator is provided for moving the connective linkage from the insertion position to the operative position. | 08-16-2012 |
Claire June Flynn, Hampshire GB
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20080261999 | Azabicycloalkane Derivatives Useful as Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists - Compounds of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their uses in therapy. | 10-23-2008 |
Claire June Flynn, Angus GB
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20110046093 | PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (VII)I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein: X is NR | 02-24-2011 |
20140066436 | PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (VII)I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein: X is NR | 03-06-2014 |
Cormac Flynn, Shannon IE
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20100305475 | Guidewire with adjustable stiffness - A medical guidewire system including an inner member having an outer diameter and an outer member having an inner diameter, the inner diameter being larger than the outer diameter. The inner and outer members are relatively slidable to adjust a stiffness of the guidewire system. The lumen of the outer member forms a gap for fluid flow therethrough. A connector has a first end portion connected to the outer member, a second end portion connected to the inner member and a fluid infusion channel communicating with the gap for injection of fluid through the gap to exit a distal portion of the outer member. | 12-02-2010 |
Daniel Michael Flynn, Mars, PA US
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20130266315 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING OPTICAL MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL - A method and systems for implementing an access control algorithm across an optical network are described. The network includes a plurality of switch port devices, each including a local control plane processor. The local control plane processors receive control information related to the plurality of switch port devices; determine destination devices to which each of the plurality of switch port devices can transmit data and availability to receive incoming bursts at the switch port devices; and determine a time during the transmission period when the data is to be transmitted to at least one destination. Optionally, a central control plane processor receives control information from the local control plane processors and determines a time during a transmission period when at least a portion of the data is to be transmitted from at least one of the switch port devices to a destination, thereby regulating traffic over the optical network. | 10-10-2013 |
Daniel P. Flynn, Weldon Spring, MO US
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20140031784 | Enteral Feeding Pump With Flow Adjustment - An enteral fluid delivery system includes a pump having a motor coupled to a rotor configured to accept a portion of a tubing of a feeding set. The motor drives the rotor, which compresses the tubing to deliver to a patient enteral fluid during a feeding cycle. The system includes a user interface that is operatively connected to a memory that stores a plurality of types of enteral fluids. The user interface enables a user to select at least one type of enteral fluid. The system also includes a processor that is operatively connected to the pump. The processor adjusts the flow rate of the pump to deliver the selected enteral fluid for delivery based on one or more characteristics of the feeding fluid such as the viscosity or the caloric content. | 01-30-2014 |
Daniel Vincent Flynn, Charlottesville, VA US
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20120330376 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING THERAPY TO LARGE ANIMALS - An electrical stimulation system for providing non-invasive therapeutic stimulation to a large animal includes a surcingle for placement around a girth of the large animal. The surcingle includes a non-stretchable first element and a stretchable second element. Foam wedges are disposed on the first element for flanking a spine of the large animal during stimulation. A control module with a signal generator is coupleable to the first element. A treatment electrode is disposed on a lead that is electrically coupleable to the control module. The treatment electrode has a conductive inner surface for disposing over skin of the large animal at a target stimulation location. The treatment electrode transmits to the target stimulation location electrical signals received from the signal generator. A return electrode disposed on the first element is electrically coupled to the control module and receives electrical signals output from the treatment electrode. | 12-27-2012 |
David Flynn, Croydon GB
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20140056362 | VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING USING TRANSFORMS - Video encoding or decoding utilising a spatial transform operating on rows and columns of a block, with a set of transform skip modes including: transform on rows and columns; transform on rows only; transform on columns only; no transform. An indication of the selected mode is provided to the decoder. Coefficients are scaled by a factor dependent upon the norm of the transform vector of the skipped transform to bring the untransformed image values to the same level as transformed coefficients. | 02-27-2014 |
David Flynn, Sandy UT
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20130117503 | SERVICING NON-BLOCK STORAGE REQUESTS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for servicing storage requests for a non-volatile memory device. An interface module is configured to receive a storage request for a data set of a non-volatile memory device from a client. The data set is different from a block of the non-volatile memory device, and may have a length different from a block size of the non-volatile memory device. A block load module is configured to load data of at least the block size of the non-volatile memory device. A fulfillment module is configured to service the storage request using at least a portion of the loaded data. | 05-09-2013 |
David John Flynn, Kitchener CA
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20130343457 | COMPRESSION OF PICTURES - In video coding, where differences between input picture values and picture prediction values are transformed in a block based transform, the differences are formed in a series of parallel steps. A first step conducted in parallel upon a first subset of pixels uses prediction values based wholly on previously processed blocks. This first subset can include anchor pixels which are not contiguous with any previously processed block. A second step conducted in parallel upon a second subset includes pixels which are predicted from pixels of the first subset. | 12-26-2013 |
David M. Flynn, Manchester, NH US
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20130289474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING INGESTED MATERIAL FROM A STOMACH - When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred. | 10-31-2013 |
20140323955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING INGESTED MATERIAL FROM A STOMACH - When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred. | 10-30-2014 |
Des Flynn, Edinburgh UK
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20140067249 | Marine Threat Monitoring and Defense System - A marine threat monitoring and defense system and method protects a target vessel in icy or other marine regions. The system uses communications, user interfaces, and data sources to identify marine obstacles (e.g., icebergs, ice floes, pack ice, etc.) near a target vessel performing set operations (e.g., a stationed structure performing drilling or production operations or a seismic survey vessel performing exploration operations with a planned route). The system monitors positions of these identified marine obstacles over time relative to the target vessel and predicts any potential threats. When a threat is predicted, the system plans deployment of support vessels, beacons, and the like to respond to the threat. For example, the system can direct a support vessel to divert the path or break up ice threatening the target vessel. | 03-06-2014 |
Des Flynn, Edinburgh GB
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20120316769 | Marine Threat Monitoring and Defense System - A marine threat monitoring and defense system and method protects a target vessel in icy or other marine regions. The system uses communications, user interfaces, and data sources to identify marine obstacles (e.g., icebergs, ice floes, pack ice, etc.) near a target vessel performing set operations (e.g., a stationed structure performing drilling or production operations or a seismic survey vessel performing exploration operations with a planned route). The system monitors positions of these identified marine obstacles over time relative to the target vessel and predicts any potential threats. When a threat is predicted, the system plans deployment of support vessels, beacons, and the like to respond to the threat. For example, the system can direct a support vessel to divert the path or break up ice threatening the target vessel. | 12-13-2012 |
Desmond John Flynn, Edinburgh GB
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20120300583 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION TO ACQUIRE GEOPHYSICAL DATA - Methods, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed that assist in determining a location to acquire seismic data. In one embodiment, a method includes modeling acquisition of seismic data in a first location based on a first factor that impacts acquisition of seismic data in the first location. The method also includes generating a modeled attribute based on the modeling, and determining whether to acquire seismic data in the first location based on the modeled attribute or the first factor. | 11-29-2012 |
Gary R. Flynn, Sarasota, FL US
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20120325022 | PRESSURE SENSING LIQUID LEVEL SENDER - Measuring container fluid levels and fluid volumes using pressure sensors. An immersion tube is used to detect and convey the pressure at a bottom of a container, and a sender circuit converts the pressure into a liquid level or liquid volume. The sender circuit is isolated from the fluid container for fuel applications using corrosion resistant elastomers. | 12-27-2012 |
Gerald F. Flynn, Burghaun DE
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20110042146 | Drill Bit Head for Percussion Drilling Apparatus - This invention relates to a percussion drill bit head for a percussion drilling apparatus, the drill bit head comprising a working surface and a plurality of super-hard buttons protruding from the working surface, the working surface having a hard area that is free of buttons and has Rockwell C hardness of at least 60 HRc. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a percussion drill bit head comprising a working surface and a plurality of buttons and a percussion drill bit assembly comprising a drill bit head according to the invention. | 02-24-2011 |
Gerald F. Flynn, Surrey GB
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20100062253 | DUAL STAGE PROCESS FOR THE RAPID FORMATION OF PELLETS - The invention relates to a process for the formation of pellets containing an ultra hard core coated with an encapsulating material, the process including the steps of suspending ultra hard core material in a flow of gas; contacting the ultra hard core material with encapsulating to form pellets, introducing the pellets into a rotating vessel and contacting the pellets with encapsulating material to form pellets of greater mass than the pellets introduced into the rotating vessel. The invention also relates to a pellet containing an ultra hard core coated with an encapsulating material whenever produced by a process as hereinbefore described. | 03-11-2010 |
Gerald Francis Flynn, Ascot GB
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20120146390 | ATTACK TOOL ASSEMBLY - An attack tool assembly ( | 06-14-2012 |
Gregory Flynn, Tampa, FL US
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20120247483 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT DURING BACK SURGERY - A system and apparatus for supporting a patient during back surgery includes a pelvic support cushion and a chest support cushion. The pelvic support cushion and chest support cushion work together hold the patient away from the table, creating space between the patient's abdomen and a surgical table, thereby reducing the venous pressure within the abdomen and epidural space. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253335 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMINGSURGERY USING HIGH POWER LIGHT ENERGY - A system, method, and apparatus for performing surgery within the epidural space of a patient includes at least two high-power light generators (e.g. 1 to 25 watts each for example). The light energy from the high-power light generators is directed into a first end of one or more fiber optics and the second end of the fiber optics are maneuvered within the epidural space of the patient. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a first type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a second type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253349 | CANNULATED SACRAL INTRODUCER RASP DEVICE - A wire-guided system or device for increasing the size of an opening at the base of the spine during the performance of surgery such as back surgery. The device has barbs for increasing the size of the opening and a channel for accepting a typical guide wire. The channel reduces the need to remove and reinsert the guide wire. | 10-04-2012 |
20140018782 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Performing Surgery using High Power Light Energy - A system, method, and apparatus for performing surgery within the epidural space of a patient includes at least two high-power light generators. The epidural space is filled with a fluid to maintain patency and to absorb excess light power. The light energy from the high-power light generators is directed into a first end of a bundle of fiber optics and the second end of the bundle is maneuvered within the epidural space of the patient. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a first type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a second type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue. | 01-16-2014 |
Gregory Flynn, Collon IE
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20130097952 | TRANSLUCENT WALL PANEL - A translucent wall panel ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130104472 | STRUCTURAL INFILL WALL PANEL MODULE | 05-02-2013 |
20140041715 | COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL - A composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet, an internal sheet, and an insulating body between the sheets. The external sheet has a first longitudinally extending raised side underlap projection at one side and a side overlap projection on the opposite side of the panel with a substantially flat portion extending between the projections. A photovoltaic solar collector is mounted to the flat portion of external sheet. The solar collector comprises a photovoltaic sheet and a protective translucent cover for the photovoltaic sheet. A first adhesive layer is provided between the photovoltaic sheet and the translucent cover. A second adhesive layer is provided between the underside of the photovoltaic sheet and the external surface of the composite panel upper or external sheet. | 02-13-2014 |
20140053485 | COMPOSITE INSULATION PANEL - A manufactured composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet having an outer face and an inner face, an internal sheet having an outer face and an inner face, and an insulating body between the inner face of the external sheet and the inner face of the internal sheet. The external sheet has a portion that extends beyond the internal sheet and the insulating body to define an overlap part for overlapping with part of an adjacent panel, on assembly and a seal is applied to the inner face of the overlap part of the external sheet. The panel has a side overlap part to which a side seal is factory applied. An end seal is also factory applied to an end overlap part of the panel. | 02-27-2014 |
20140150357 | COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL - A method for manufacturing a composite insulated panel ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140246078 | COMPOSITE INSULATING PANEL - A composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet, an internal sheet, and an insulating body between the external sheet and the internal sheet. There is a photovoltaic solar collector module on the external surface of the external sheet and a connector for interconnecting between the photovoltaic solar collector module and another photovoltaic solar collector module. The panel has a through hole for receiving a housing, of the connector. | 09-04-2014 |
James Flynn, Gastonia, NC US
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20140174838 | Front-Mounted Stand-On Lawn Care Vehicle - A riding lawn care vehicle may include a frame, an engine, a steering assembly, a support platform and a front mount assembly. The frame may be attachable to a pair of front wheels and a rear wheel assembly of the riding lawn care vehicle. At least a portion of the engine may be mounted to the frame substantially between the front wheels. The steering assembly may include steering levers operably coupled to respective ones of the front wheels of the riding lawn care vehicle via respective hydrostatic drive pumps driven by the engine. The steering assembly may enable steering of the riding lawn care vehicle based on drive speed control of the front wheels responsive to positioning of steering levers of the steering assembly. | 06-26-2014 |
James K. Flynn, Breinigsville, PA US
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20130314741 | Voice Band Data Mode in a Universal Facsimile Engine - A facsimile apparatus includes a user interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and at least one user application in operative communication with the apparatus, a network interface operative to facilitate communications between the apparatus and an analog communications network and an IP communications network. The apparatus further includes a controller connected to the user interface and network interface. The controller is operative in a first mode to communicate with the analog communications network using a first facsimile protocol and being operative in at least a second mode to communicate with the IP communications network using the first facsimile protocol and a voice band data protocol. | 11-28-2013 |
Jeffrey M. Flynn, Madison, WI US
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20140004578 | MICROBES, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR REDOX-IMBALANCED METABOLISM | 01-02-2014 |
Jessica A. Flynn, Lansdale, PA US
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20120121630 | RECOMBINANT ECTODOMAIN EXPRESSION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS GLYCOPROTEINS IN YEAST - The present invention provides Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) gD, gC, gB and/or gE recombinant glycoproteins having a particular pre-selected N-linked glycosylation pattern as the predominant N-glycoform. The present invention also provides methods of producing these recombinant glycoproteins in yeast, preferably | 05-17-2012 |
John Flynn, Collierville, TN US
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20130261600 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument including a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet. | 10-03-2013 |
John P. Flynn, Collierville, TN US
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20120191116 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument having a first cutting blade and a second cutting blade that rotates within the first cutting blade during a cutting operation to cause cutting windows of the cutting blades to remove tissue from a patient also includes a suction passage forming member disposed over a suction aperture of the first cutting blade. The suction passage forming member includes an inlet, an outlet and a passage between the inlet and the outlet, the outlet communicating with the suction aperture, and the inlet facing distally. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by applying a vacuum through an internal bore of the second cutting blade while the second cutting blade is stopped from rotating with the cutting windows of the first and second cutting blades misaligned with each other so that the vacuum is applied through the suction aperture and the suction passage forming member. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191117 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument includes first and second cutting blades, each including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, with a cutting window disposed at a side of each cutting blade near its distal end. The second cutting blade rotates inside of the first cutting blade to cut tissue while a vacuum is applied through an internal bore of the second cutting blade. The distal end of each of the cutting blades includes a suction aperture through which a longitudinal axis of the cutting blades extends. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool in which the vacuum is applied through the suction apertures by applying the vacuum through the internal bore of the second cutting blade while the second cutting blade is stopped from rotating with the cutting windows of the first and second cutting blades misaligned with each other. | 07-26-2012 |
20120215245 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DISTAL SUCTION CAPABILITY - A surgical instrument includes a main unit and a suction conduit. The main unit includes at least one tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an inlet disposed near the distal end. The suction conduit is slidably disposed over the main unit, and is slidably movable along the main unit between a retracted position, at which the suction conduit does not cover the inlet of the main unit, and an extended position at which the suction conduit covers the inlet of the main unit and a suction inlet of the suction conduit is placed in fluid-communication with the main unit inlet. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by placing the suction conduit in the extended position and applying a vacuum through the inlet of the main unit and the suction inlet. | 08-23-2012 |
20130131706 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH SUCTION PASSAGE FORMING MEMBER - A surgical instrument having a first cutting blade and a second cutting blade that rotates within the first cutting blade during a cutting operation to cause cutting windows of the cutting blades to remove tissue from a patient also includes a suction passage forming member disposed over a suction aperture of the first cutting blade. The suction passage forming member includes an inlet, an outlet and a passage between the inlet and the outlet, the outlet communicating with the suction aperture. The surgical instrument can be used as a suction tool by applying a vacuum through an internal bore of the second cutting blade while the second cutting blade is stopped from rotating with the cutting windows of the first and second cutting blades misaligned with each other so that the vacuum is applied through the suction aperture and the suction passage forming member. | 05-23-2013 |
20130289595 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument has a hollow tubular member, and a pressurization unit that has an outer valve portion, a pressurization device having a movable part configured to generate pressurized fluid when the movable part is moved, and an inner valve portion. The inner valve portion includes a first flow passage that is configured to connect a first port and a second port of the outer valve portion to each other when the inner valve portion is in a first position, and a second flow passage that is configured to connect the first port of the outer valve portion to the pressurization device when the inner valve portion is in a second position. Pressurized fluid from the pressurization device causes the inner valve portion to move from the first position to the second position, thereby providing positive pressure to the hollow tubular member. | 10-31-2013 |
20140277036 | BLADE POSTIONING DEVICE - A microdebrider comprising: (a) a handpiece; (b) an interchangeable tip connected to the handpiece; (c) an outer tube rotatably connected to the interchangeable tip, the outer tube including an outer tube window; (d) an inner tube extending at least partially through the outer tube, the inner tube including an inner tube window; (e) a lock selector connected to the inner tube; and (f) a bias device; wherein the bias device is movable, and upon movement of the bias device into contact with the lock selector the inner tube is immobilized so that the inner tube window is aligned with the outer tube window, aligned with a wall of the outer tube, or in a condition therebetween. | 09-18-2014 |
Judson J. Flynn, Decatur, GA US
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20130064101 | AUTOMATING WIRELESS CUSTOMER CARE - Providing automated customer care for a mobile phone is described herein. By way of example, a system can include component(s) that can automatically detect and transmit an error in interfacing a mobile phone with a communication network. The system also can include a customer care component(s) that can receive the error, initiate an error resolution process, and automatically provide a plurality of options with which to contact customer care and/or utilize customer care resources. | 03-14-2013 |
20140036658 | Systems and Methods for Alternative Routing of Voice Over IP Originated Emergency Calls - Systems and methods are described for routing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) originated emergency calls. Where registered location information is not available, the present invention can attempt to identify an appropriate emergency call receiving office based on available information regarding the caller's physical location. Such information can include the IP address of the caller and, where the VoIP device is a dual mode device, the location of the last cellular base station accessed by the device. Where registered location information does exist, the present invention offers methods for ensuring that the registered location information is not obsolete and in need of updating and, in some cases, providing a manual override of call routing to the caller. | 02-06-2014 |
K. C. Flynn, Kitchener CA
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20140066152 | Method for Operating Computer-Based Solitaire Game With Stack-Based Pay Table - A method for operating a computer-based solitaire game which collects a player's fee at the start of the game and pays a player award as a function of a per-card payout award and one or more of the number and/or identities of cards that have been transferred from the card deck on foundation stacks. The per-card payout award is determined as a function of an expected number of transferred cards, which number has been determined as a function of a discrete probability density function calculated from outcomes produced in a multi-game simulation. The number of games in the multi-game simulation is selected to provide a statistically stable result, and may be on the order of more than one million games. The simulated games are played by applying a set of ordinally-ranked solitaire game play rules. | 03-06-2014 |
Kenneth M. Flynn, Tampa, FL US
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20120292822 | MOLD FOR MORTAR GROUT PRISMS - A mold for casting precise 3-inch by 3-inch by 6-inch mortar grout prisms with minimal set-up time may be reusable for each test and may allow testing of, for example, multiple trucks of mortar grout, if required. The mold may include a U-shaped main body, side walls, a lid, and a divider. The main body and the side walls may form an open container into which the divider fits and divides the open container into four equal compartments. The mold may be made of, for example, hard plastic, which can be reused multiple times. | 11-22-2012 |
Lauren E. Flynn, Kingston CA
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20110151011 | Decellularized Adipose Tissue - This invention provides a method for decellularizing adipose tissue, comprising subjecting the adipose tissue to one or more incubations in an enzymatic digestion solution containing one or more enzymes, and one or more solvent extractions, wherein decellularized adipose tissue comprising an extracellular matrix with well-preserved three-dimensional structure is obtained. The invention also provides a decellularized adipose tissue comprising an extracellular matrix with well-preserved three-dimensional architecture, and bioscaffolds, microcarrier beads, and coatings comprising the decellularized adipose tissue. | 06-23-2011 |
Mark Flynn, Smorum DK
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20100020992 | HEARING AID WITH MEMORY SPACE FOR FUNCTIONAL SETTINGS AND LEARNED SETTINGS, AND PROGRAMMING METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a hearing aid comprising a microphone, a signal processing unit, an output unit which generates an output signal perceivable as sound, whereby the signal processing unit comprises a first memory M | 01-28-2010 |
Mark Flynn, Goteborg SE
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20130089229 | BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE SUPPORT - A prosthetic support, including a structure configured to apply a clamping force to a head of a recipient while extending about a back of at least one of a head or neck of the recipient such that output generated by a device supported by the structure is directed into skin of the recipient at a location behind an ear canal of the recipient that covers the mastoid bone of the recipient. | 04-11-2013 |
Mark Flynn, Gothenberg SE
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20110270014 | HEARING PROSTHESIS HAVING AN ON-BOARD FITTING SYSTEM - A hearing prosthesis comprising an external component having an integrated user interface, a sound processor configured to process received sounds based on predefined fitting data, and an on-board fitting system configured to set the fitting data in response to control inputs received via the integrated user interface. | 11-03-2011 |
Mark Flynn, Gothenburg SE
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20090154743 | ADAPTIVE HEARING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HEARING AID - A hearing device having an input unit for converting an acoustic input to a first signal, an output unit for converting a second signal to an acoustic output and a signal processing unit for generating said second signal from said first signal based on a setting indicating a characteristic of a user's ear, said signal processing unit coupling said input unit and said output unit, to a corresponding method for providing a hearing aid and a corresponding computer program. In order to provide an adaptive hearing device and a method for providing a hearing aid which allow for a compensation for the change in a characteristic of a user's ear, in particular for the change to the ear of a child during growth and which are of a low complexity and do not need additional sensors. | 06-18-2009 |
20130006042 | Method and System for Configuration of a Medical Device that Stimulates a Human Physiological System - A method and system for automatically configuring a medical device that is at least partially implanted in a human recipient and that includes a transducer arranged to stimulate a physiological system of the recipient, such as a middle-ear implant for instance. The energy level of a signal provided to drive the transducer is progressively increased until there is a threshold electrical change indicative of a threshold change in impedance of the transducer. In the context of a middle-ear implant, for instance, the threshold electrical change indicative of the threshold change in impedance of the transducer may be indicative of the acoustic reflex. The energy level of the signal at that point is then used as a basis to set an operational parameter of the medical device, such as a comfort-level of the middle-ear implant for instance. | 01-03-2013 |
20140050341 | FITTING OF HEARING DEVICES - The present invention relates to recipient fitting of a hearing device. An embodiment of the present invention determines the transmission loss for sound applied to the recipient by the hearing device. Separate gains are then determined for compensating for the determined transmission loss and the measured hearing loss of the recipient. For example, in an embodiment, the hearing device may compensate for transmission losses in a 1:1 manner (i.e., the transmission loss in 100% compensated for). The hearing device may apply a different gain to compensate for the hearing loss, such as a gain that is a fraction (e.g., 33-55%) of the measured hearing loss. | 02-20-2014 |
20140364681 | PROSTHESIS STATE AND FEEDBACK PATH BASED PARAMETER MANAGEMENT - A method including obtaining data based on a current and/or anticipated future state of a hearing prosthesis and adjusting a set gain margin of the hearing prosthesis based on the current or anticipated future state of the hearing prosthesis. | 12-11-2014 |
Mark C. Flynn, Gothenburg SE
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20130102923 | Acoustic Prescription Rule Based on an In Situ Measured Dynamic Range - The present application discloses systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for determining prescription rules for a hearing prosthesis. A method in accordance with the present disclosure includes identifying a threshold hearing level and an uncomfortable loudness level for a channel of a hearing prosthesis. In one example, the threshold hearing level and the uncomfortable loudness level are determined in response to a stimulation signal generated utilizing the hearing prosthesis in situ on a recipient. In the present example, the stimulation signal corresponds to the channel of the hearing prosthesis. The method further includes developing a prescription rule based on the threshold hearing level and the uncomfortable loudness level. Generally, the prescription rule includes at least one of a linear compression scheme and a wide dynamic range compression scheme. | 04-25-2013 |
20140270291 | Fitting a Bilateral Hearing Prosthesis System - A hearing prosthesis system includes a processor arranged to communicate a stimulation signal to a vibration stimulator of a first hearing prosthesis. The processor receives an indication of a measured input signal from a first transducer of a second hearing prosthesis. A processor calculates a feedback associated with the stimulation. The processor may also be further configured to adjust a gain table or an input to a feedback reduction algorithm in response to the calculated feedback. Additionally, the processor of the hearing prosthesis system may also be arranged to communicate a second stimulation signal to a vibration stimulator of the second hearing prosthesis. The processor receives an indication of a measured input signal from the first hearing prosthesis. Further, the processor calculates a second feedback associated with the second stimulation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140364682 | Signal Processing For Hearing Prostheses - A device includes a sound input element for receiving a sound signal and converting the sound signal into an electrical signal. The device also includes an actuator and a sound processor for processing the electrical signal to generate a stimulation signal. The sound processor is configured to apply frequency shifting on the stimulation signal to generate a frequency shifted stimulation signal and to apply the frequency shifted stimulation signal as an output from the device. The frequency shifting can be triggered by detecting that the stimulation signal is associated with frequencies above an output limit of the device for a recipient and/or the stimulation signal can be applied as vibration. | 12-11-2014 |
Mark Christopher Flynn, Gothenburg SE
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20130345775 | Determining Control Settings for a Hearing Prosthesis - Methods, systems, and devices for determining control settings used by a hearing prosthesis to process a sound are disclosed. A first model output based on control settings is received by a computing device configured to fit the hearing prosthesis to a user. A difference between the first model output and a reference output based on normal human hearing at a target frequency is determined. If the difference between the first model output and the reference output at the target frequency is within a specification, the computing device sends a signal to the hearing prosthesis that includes information indicative of the control settings. | 12-26-2013 |
Matthew David Flynn, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130124908 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK DEVICES - Systems and methods for automatic repair, replacement, and/or configuration of various network devices within a communications network are disclosed. The system may receive indication of a failed network device and automatically perform diagnostic on the network device to determine any problems associated with the hardware and/or software components within the network device. Subsequently one or more repair, replacement, and/or configuration procedures may be automatically initiated in an attempt to resolve the problems and restore the failed network device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130326029 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT - Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for automatically configuring, managing, updating, and/or monitoring the configuration of various computing resources and/or network devices within a communications network, such as a telecommunications network. Configuration code may be deployed to a repository for a cluster of computing resources and one or more layers may be defined describing configurable aspects of the cluster. Subsequently, a script may be identified and executed to configure the cluster based on the configuration code. | 12-05-2013 |
Michael Flynn US
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20140061127 | Urea-based system for energy and waste recovery in water recycling - The invention presents a urea bio-electrochemical (UBE) system to achieve resource recovery from water recycling systems. A GAC-urease bioreactor was used to recover urea from wastewater stream, and converted to ammonia. Then, the ammonia produced was used to feed an electrochemical cell to gather electrical energy. The invention shows the feasibility of using the UBE system in combination with a forward osmosis subsystem for water reclamation. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Flynn, Burlington CA
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20130319244 | WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method recover water from an ambient airstream. Dehumidification of the airstream is also achieved by removal of the water. A device of the system includes a chamber having a group of trays that hold respective amounts of liquid desiccant in each tray. A foam media absorbs the desiccant to increase an exposed surface of the desiccant to the airstream. Fans and valves are used to control airflow through the device. A charge cycle circulates air through the device to remove water vapor from the airstream. A subsequent extraction cycle removes water collected in the liquid desiccant by a condenser communicating with the chamber. An integral heat exchanger adds heat to the chamber during the extraction cycle. A controller is used to integrate and manage all system functions and input variables to achieve a high efficiency of operational energy use for water collection. | 12-05-2013 |
Muiris Flynn, Co.meath DE
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20100162600 | Electric Fire - An electric fire is described. By providing the fire in plastic and forming it from a kit of individual housings that inter-engage with one another to form the completed fire the time required for assembly of the fire is reduced greatly. Also described is a spacer arrangement for a fire, for use in circumstances where the fire is too small for the opening which it is to be located in. Also described is a reflector screen formed using a hot foil stamping technique. Finally, a moulded fuel bed is described which can be used to simulate pebble or glass effects. | 07-01-2010 |
Neil Flynn, Bedfordshire GB
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20120147435 | RETARD FEEDER - A method for providing increased performance in fully active retard feeders includes driving a feed roll and retard roll pair of a reprographic apparatus backwards periodically at the start of the machine or during idle periods to compensate for contamination buildup and/or roll “set” when left in position overnight. | 06-14-2012 |
Nigel Flynn, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20120124762 | DEORDORIZING MEMBER WITH CLEANING ABILITY AND METHOD - A deodorizing member is provided that has a base sheet that carries an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a tackiness sufficient to adhere undesired objects from an item thereon when placed into contact with the undesired objects. A plurality of deodorizing particles are carried by the adhesive layer, and at least one has a portion thereof that is not covered by an upper surface of the adhesive layer. The deodorizing particles deodorize the item. An associated method of manufacture is also provided. | 05-24-2012 |
20120328689 | DEODORIZING PAPER AND METHOD - A deodorizing paper substrate is provided that has a base sheet that incorporates between 3%-15% of sodium bicarbonate. The deodorizing particles remove malodors from any environment. An associated method of manufacture is also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20130007972 | Deordorizing Member With Cleaning Ability and Method - A deodorizing member is provided that has a base sheet that carries an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a tackiness sufficient to adhere undesired objects from an item thereon when placed into contact with the undesired objects. A plurality of deodorizing particles are carried by the adhesive layer, and at least one has a portion thereof that is not covered by an upper surface of the adhesive layer. The deodorizing particles deodorize the item. An associated method of manufacture is also provided. | 01-10-2013 |
Nigel J. Flynn, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20130012857 | Wound Dressing - A microfibrillar cellulose substrate having a defined morphology and optimized concentrations of free radicals formed by milling a source material containing alpha cellulose with non-metalic cutting surfaces into a sterilized fine powder with a particle size of approximately 20 to 35 micrometers. A gauze selected from the group consisting of a woven, nonwoven, and extruded netting substrate for supporting the microfibrillar cellulose substrate. The microfibrillar cellulose substrate may be carried between a first layer of the gauze and a second layer of the gauze by affixing the first and second gauze layers closed around their perimeter. | 01-10-2013 |
Patrick Flynn, Halstead Essex GB
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20100195175 | Security Holograms - We describe methods of recording a holographic image onto holographic recording film, film bearing recorded holographic images, and apparatus for recording a holographic image onto film, in particular for security holograms. We thus describe a method of recording a holographic image onto holographic recording film ( | 08-05-2010 |
Patrick Flynn, Halstead GB
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20130301090 | SECURITY HOLOGRAMS - We describe methods of mass-producing full colour, 3D holograms, potentially incorporating a personalised image, which are particularly suitable for security purposes. Broadly speaking in embodiments a method generates, electronically, an interlaced image comprising a set of different views of a 3D object from different angles. This is projected onto a diffusing screen using coherent light and mapped from the screen into an angularly encoded object beam using a lenticular array. The different views in the angularly encoded object beam are then recorded simultaneously into holographic film using a reference beam. | 11-14-2013 |
Patrick D. Flynn, Morris Plains, NJ US
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20120103249 | SIC SINGLE CRYSTAL SUBLIMATION GROWTH METHOD AND APPARATUS - A physical vapor transport growth system includes a growth chamber charged with SiC source material and a SiC seed crystal in spaced relation and an envelope that is at least partially gas-permeable disposed in the growth chamber. The envelope separates the growth chamber into a source compartment that includes the SiC source material and a crystallization compartment that includes the SiC seed crystal. The envelope is formed of a material that is reactive to vapor generated during sublimation growth of a SiC single crystal on the SiC seed crystal in the crystallization compartment to produce C-bearing vapor that acts as an additional source of C during the growth of the SiC single crystal on the SiC seed crystal. | 05-03-2012 |
Patrick Francis Flynn, Halstead GB
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20130250382 | HOLOGRAMS AND FABRICATION PROCESSES - We fabricate a stereoscopic hologram of an object by capturing a sequence of 2D images of the object, moving camera along a linear axis past the object and keeping the optical axis of the camera perpendicular at each of the positions. The camera lens and image recording surface are translated along the axis such that a fiducial part of the image does not move. The sequence is replayed and a first volume hologram is recorded by recording holograms of the captured images on a diffusing screen in different spatial locations on a surface of the first volume hologram. This is then replayed to form a stereoscopic image of the object and a second, volume reflection hologram of the replayed image is recorded to provide the stereoscopic hologram. A central image of the sequence is aligned to the fiducial part of the holographic image to make the resulting hologram “user-friendly”. | 09-26-2013 |
Patrick Joseph Flynn, Granger, IN US
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20130034908 | ANALYTICAL DEVICES FOR DETECTION OF LOW-QUALITY PHARMACEUTICALS - An analytical device, in particular, a paper analytical device (PAD), for detection of at least two chemical components indicative of a low quality pharmaceutical product is provided. The analytical device can include a porous, hydrophilic medium, at least two assay regions associated with the porous, hydrophilic medium, at least one assay reagent or precursor thereof in the assay regions, and at least one electronically readable information zone. | 02-07-2013 |
Patrick S. Flynn, Wichita, KS US
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20120173953 | METHOD TO SYNCHRONIZE A REPLACEMENT CONTROLLER'S FIRMWARE VERSION TO THE NATIVE CONFIGURATION DATABASE VERSION ON A SIMPLEX ARRAY - Disclosed are a method and a simplex array controller device that synchronize firmware revisions between an original, native, storage array controller in a single controller storage array system (i.e., a simplex array controller) and a replacement storage array controller that replaces the original, native, storage array controller. An embodiment may create and store an original firmware code image containing a copy of the firmware revision information running on an original simplex array controller along with controller and firmware revision identification off-board of the original array controller on a firmware repository storage device. The firmware repository storage device may be one of the storage devices selected from the array of storage devices controlled by the original array controller. When the original array controller is replaced by the replacement array controller, such as when the original array controller has failed, the replacement array controller may compare the firmware revision information of the firmware currently running on the array controller with the firmware revision information stored in the original firmware code image, and, if the revision information does not match, replace/overwrite the firmware revision on the replacement controller with the firmware revision stored in the firmware code image. | 07-05-2012 |
Paul Flynn, Erie, PA US
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20130068003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on information provided by signals from speed sensors associated with the engine and/or other signals associated with a generator operationally connected to the engine. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on discerning characteristics within the information. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine and associated auxiliary equipment. A condition of the auxiliary equipment may be diagnosed based on information provided by signals from a generator operationally connected to the auxiliary equipment and/or other signals associated with the engine. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on discerning characteristics within the information. Thus, a degraded auxiliary equipment component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073127 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on a combustion torque profile of the engine estimated using signals from a generator operationally connected to the engine and/or other signals associated with the engine. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on discerning characteristics within the estimated combustion torque profile data. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
Paul Llovd Flynn, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20120279206 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL - An exhaust gas treatment device includes a first substrate coated with a low temperature catalyst configured to facilitate formation of an oxidizer when an exhaust gas temperature is below a threshold temperature. The device further includes a second substrate coated with a high temperature catalyst and positioned coaxially with the first substrate, the high temperature catalyst configured to facilitate formation of the oxidizer when the exhaust gas temperature is above the threshold temperature. | 11-08-2012 |
Paul Lloyd Flynn, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20120279201 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL - Various embodiments for an exhaust gas treatment device are provided. In one example, the exhaust gas treatment device includes a first substrate coated with a low temperature catalyst configured to operate under a first, low temperature range. The exhaust gas treatment device further includes a second substrate coated with a high temperature catalyst positioned downstream of the first substrate, the high temperature catalyst configured to operate under a second, high temperature range. Further, in the first and second temperature ranges, particulate matter is oxidized at the second substrate. | 11-08-2012 |
20120323465 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER REGENERATION - Various methods and systems are provided for regenerating an exhaust gas recirculation cooler. One example method includes, initiating an EGR cooler regeneration mode, wherein the EGR cooler regeneration mode comprises changing a fuel distribution of a donor cylinder group relative to a non-donor cylinder group of an engine, and increasing at least one of engine speed or load of the engine. | 12-20-2012 |
20130067914 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING A TURBOCHARGER - Various methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a method includes determining a first pressure at a first location within a turbocharger and determining a second pressure at a second location within the turbocharger. The method further includes indicating degradation of the turbocharger based on the first pressure and the second pressure. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067915 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING A TURBOCHARGER - Various methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a method includes receiving a signal indicative of a monitored pressure of a pressurized oil supply of a turbocharger or other turbomachine. The method further includes determining whether a high frequency component of the signal meets one or more designated criteria, and, if the high frequency component of the pressure meets the one or more designated criteria, generating a first control signal. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine including a crankcase. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on frequency content of crankcase pressure. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on a frequency content of multiple frequencies of the crankcase pressure. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
20140251246 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING FOR A V-ENGINE WITH A SINGLE CENTRAL CAMSHAFT - Various methods and systems are provided for varying valve timing in a V-engine. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises pivoting a first cam follower for a first cylinder of a first bank and a second cam follower for a second cylinder of a second bank about a rotatable pivot shaft, driving the first cam follower and the second cam follower with a camshaft to operate a respective first valve of the first cylinder and a second valve of the second cylinder, and rotating the pivot shaft to vary a valve timing of the first cylinder and the second cylinder. | 09-11-2014 |
20140360362 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PARTICLE SEPARATION IN AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for separating particles within a gas flow traveling through a gas flow passage of an engine. In one embodiment, a particle separator includes a plurality of vanes positioned across a gas flow passage through which gas flow passes, the plurality of vanes angled with respect to a flow direction of the gas flow, and a particle trap for collecting separated particles, the particle trap disposed in the gas flow passage. | 12-11-2014 |
20150069207 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - Various systems are provided for a support structure. In one embodiment, a system comprises a support structure including a plurality of support legs, a first end of each support leg of the plurality of support legs coupled to a respective cylinder head of a plurality of cylinder heads mountable to an engine block, the plurality of support legs configurable to support an exhaust aftertreatment system. | 03-12-2015 |
Paul Lloyd Flynn, Erie, PA US
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20130073175 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for an engine. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on information provided by signals from a generator operationally connected to the engine and/or other signals associated with the engine. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on discerning characteristics within the information. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay. | 03-21-2013 |
Paul Lloyd Flynn, Fairview, PA US
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20120216530 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION - An engine system includes a first cylinder group, a second cylinder group, an inlet manifold coupled to the first cylinder group and the second cylinder group, an inlet passage coupled to the inlet manifold to provide inlet air to the inlet manifold, a first exhaust manifold coupled to the first cylinder group, a second exhaust manifold coupled to the second cylinder group, and a mixer pipe positioned within the second exhaust manifold and/or the intake passage to mix exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gases exhausted by the second cylinder group that are delivered through the second exhaust manifold with inlet air. The mixer pipe forms an inlet end that is coupled to the second exhaust manifold and an outlet end that is located upstream of the cylinders in the first cylinder group and the cylinders in the second cylinder group. | 08-30-2012 |
20120239348 | CONDITION MONITORING OF MECHANICAL DRIVE TRAIN COUPLED WITH ELECTRICAL MACHINES - A method of monitoring health of a mechanical drive train is provided. The method includes obtaining voltage and current signals from at least one phase of an electrical machine coupled with the mechanical drive train. The method also includes representing the electrical machine having a non-sinusoidal flux distribution as a combination of a plurality of harmonic order sinusoidally distributed virtual electrical machines based on the obtained voltage and current signals. The method further includes determining a torque profile associated with one or more combinations of the sinusoidally distributed virtual electrical machines. Finally, the method includes detecting the presence of an anomaly in the mechanical drive train based on the torque profile or spectrum. | 09-20-2012 |
Randy J. Flynn, Oshawa CA
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20090014679 | Plastic aerosol valve and method of assembly, mounting and retention - A plastic aerosol valve with a plastic valve stem, plastic housing, plastic mounting cup, and plastic locking ring. The plastic valve is assembled into the mounting cup. The plastic housing is assembled into the plastic mounting cup by snap fittings. The plastic mounting cup has a peripheral portion that snap fits up into the plastic locking ring. The plastic locking ring has frangibly-connected upper and lower portions. The lower portion snap fits with the top of a plastic product bottle to mount the aerosol valve assembly on the bottle. The upper ring portion thereafter is telescoped downwardly over the lower ring portion to lock and retain the aerosol valve assembly on the pressurized bottle. The plastic mounting cup can be molded separately, or integrally with the plastic locking ring. A check valve may be contained in the valve stem. | 01-15-2009 |
20090078902 | Aerosol valve - An aerosol valve for dispensing polyurethane foam including a plastic liner shield to prevent environmental moisture permeating through the sealing grommet into the aerosol can to harden product and disable the valve. The liner has an annular upper portion in the mounting cup channel for sealing to the can bead, an intermediate portion surrounding the grommet in the can, and a lower annular flange extending between the valve stem base and lower grommet surface. A method to assemble the valve components includes inversion of the liner, grommet, valve stem, and mounting cup. | 03-26-2009 |
Richard Thomas Flynn, Defiance, MO US
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20130060696 | INSTANTANEOUS MERCHANT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A solution to disambiguate ambiguous merchant data in connection with processing a cashless transaction request in a real-time manner. Provided according to the present disclosure are a system and method including a binary-searchable non-transitory computer-readable medium is configure to store a first set of unambiguous merchant identification data having plural data entries therein, each entry corresponding to a merchant. A binary search of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is carried out using search keys based upon the ambiguous merchant identification data to determine whether one or more entries of the first set satisfies at least one of a hierarchical second set of partial match criteria for comparing the ambiguous merchant identification data with the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data. An entry of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is assigned to correspond with the ambiguous merchant identification data where at least a predetermined number of the second set of partial match criteria are met. | 03-07-2013 |
20130262313 | INSTANTANEOUS MERCHANT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A solution to resolve ambiguous merchant data in connection with processing a cashless transaction request in a real-time manner. Provided according to the present disclosure are a system and method including a binary-searchable non-transitory computer-readable medium is configure to store a first set of unambiguous merchant identification data having plural data entries therein, each entry corresponding to a merchant. A binary search of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is carried out using search keys based upon the ambiguous merchant identification data to determine whether one or more entries of the first set satisfies at least one of a second set of partial match criteria for comparing the ambiguous merchant identification data with the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data. An entry of the first set of unambiguous merchant identification data is assigned to correspond with the ambiguous merchant identification data where at least a predetermined number of the second set of partial match criteria are met. | 10-03-2013 |
20140114848 | MERCHANT DATA CLEANSING IN CLEARING RECORD - A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content. | 04-24-2014 |
Richard Thomas Flynn, Definace, MO US
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20130018781 | MERCHANT DATA CLEANSING IN CLEARING RECORD - A network operator intermediates a cashless transaction by sending a payment device issuer an outbound clearing data file enriched with cleansed merchant data. Issuers that choose to participate in the merchant data cleansing service will be provided with the cleansed, and optionally augmented, merchant information. Providing this data to the issuer could be used to help reduce costs associated with “do not recognize” calls by cardholders, disputed charges, and charge-backs. With cleansed data provided in the clearing record, a device holder would be given access to this cleansed information about the merchant where a transaction took place through their statement. The present disclosure also provides for augmenting the clearing record data to include merchant-specific add-on and/or aggregate data not presently included in the transaction clearing record, yet useful to the issuer both in form and content. | 01-17-2013 |
Robert Flynn, Meteghan Station CA
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20120180609 | BEVELLING APPARATUS FOR PIPE RE-FACING MACHINE - In an improvement to a pipe re-facing machine having a rotatable flange plate and a coaxially-mounted collar rotatable with and longitudinally movable relative to the flange plate, a support bracket projects from the flange plate, and a support block is retainingly mounted to and movable relative to the support bracket in an angled radial direction. The support block is adapted to receive a tool holder carrying a cutting element. An actuating mechanism is engageable with the support block such that longitudinal movement of the collar will move the support block relative to the support bracket. The actuating mechanism can thus move the cutting element in an angled direction relative to the axis of a tubular workpiece, thereby enabling machining of a bevelled edge on an annular shoulder of a tubular workpiece non-rotatably mounted to the re-facing machine by longitudinally moving the collar while rotating the flange plate. | 07-19-2012 |
Ryan T. Flynn, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120320486 | ARC FLASH SYSTEM FOR A POWER CIRCUIT - An arc flash system includes a circuit breaker having separable contacts, an operating mechanism, a trip unit including a sensor sensing current flowing in a power circuit, a trip circuit cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the contacts responsive to the sensed current or a first signal, and a communication interface outputting the sensed current, and an interface circuit including a processor having a first output of the first signal, an input of a second signal, and a second output of a third signal, and a communication interface cooperating with the processor to determine and communicate cause of trip information to the trip unit communication interface, input the sensed current, and communicate the sensed current to the processor. A light sensor senses light from an arc flash associated with the power circuit and outputs the second signal. A shorting apparatus shorts the circuit responsive to the third signal. | 12-20-2012 |
Shawn Flynn, Timberlea CA
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20090015065 | Centralized powering system and method - A system and method is disclosed for delivering controlled electrical power, and more specifically, a system and method for providing a continuous, reliable and inexpensive supply of utility and emergency power to a cable network for use by a plurality of active components in the network. The system comprises a first voltage regulating means ( | 01-15-2009 |
Shawn Flynn, Norcross, GA US
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20130105346 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGER, TRAY SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF STERILIZATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130108503 | Surgical Instrument Tray System and Method of Sterilization | 05-02-2013 |
20140216966 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGER WITH PEGS, TRAY SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF STERILIZATION - An adjustable stringer configured to string the ring handles of one or more surgical instruments, the stringer including two or more rod sections, wherein each rod section is configured to be inserted in one ring handle of the one or more surgical instruments, two or more angle sections, each angle section configured having one or more slidable connector sections, each slidable connector section configured to extend and retract along at least one of the two or more rod sections, and two or more releasable connectors, each releasable connector positioned between two of the two or more angle sections. | 08-07-2014 |
Stephen Flynn, Berkshire GB
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20120075041 | WAVEGUIDE FILTER - A filter for use with a waveguide which is part of a low-noise block (LNB) for use with VSAT, satellite communications systems is described. The filter is cast into the waveguide wall at the same time as the waveguide is manufactured providing a waveguide filter with a consistent filtering performance. | 03-29-2012 |
Tony Flynn, Choctaw, OK US
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20130340794 | THREADED PIPE CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pipe thread cleaning system includes an air delivery system, a fluid delivery system, and a thread cleaner having a housing. A pipe support assembly includes an inflatable seal associated with an open end of the housing. A fluid supply assembly includes a rotating stem having a first end positioned inside the housing and having a hub associated therewith, and a second end positioned outside of the housing. A wand is fluidly coupled with the hub and has a fist portion extending radially from the hub, and a second portion extending parallel to the sidewall and including an opening configured to direct a volume of cleaning fluid and gas onto threads of the threaded pipe. A handle is associated with the rotating stem and configured to rotate the rotating stem relative to the housing such that the wand directs a volume of cleaning fluid and gas towards the threads. | 12-26-2013 |
William Flynn, County Cork IE
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