Gardner, US
Albert Gardner, Stuart, FL US
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20080294148 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFILLING AN IMPLANTED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus for refilling an implanted delivery device has a needle connected to an output port of a three-way valve. One input port is sealed and the other is connected to a fluid source. When the valve is in a fluid delivery position, fluid from the fluid source flows through the needle, and when the valve is in a stylet insertion position, fluid from the fluid source is prevented from flowing through the needle. When the valve is in the stylet insertion position, a stylet can be inserted through the second input port and into the lumen of the needle, thereby occluding the needle's lumen. In this configuration, a practitioner inserts the needle with stylet therein into the body of the patient to engage the devices's refill port. The stylet is removed, the fluid delivery path is opened, and medication is delivered to the device's reservoir without being contaminated with tissue. | 11-27-2008 |
Amy E. Gardner, Washington, DC US
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20100090356 | LIQUID DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER - A dehumidification and regeneration system is described. A liquid desiccant solution may be used to extracts moisture from ambient air in a first location within a dehumidifier with a base. A regenerator in fluid communication with the dehumidifier may extract moisture from the liquid desiccant solution. One or more pumps may circulate the liquid desiccant through the dehumidifier. One or more pumps may circulate the liquid desiccant through the regenerator. The base may expose the liquid desiccant solution at least partially to the ambient air. | 04-15-2010 |
Anthony N. Gardner, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100057386 | REDUNDANT AND FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure. | 03-04-2010 |
20130070377 | REDUNDANT AND FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A power distribution and communication system includes nodes connected by power lines and communication links. The system receives power from one or more power sources. Each node contains at least one power port, data port and load port. Associated with each power port and load port is a port monitor for measuring current flowing into or out of the port and the voltage difference between the port outlet and ground, which measurements are passed to a processing element. The processing element and monitor analyze measured values to detect fault conditions. Upon fault condition detection, the port is disabled by opening a switch, disconnecting the port from the system voltage. The processing element receives power directly from the power line, thus receiving power from a live power line even if the associated power port is disabled allowing the processing element to enable a disabled node following a failure. | 03-21-2013 |
Art Gardner, Palatine, IL US
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20100001111 | UNDERSIDE PARTICLE FLAP FOR SHREDDER - Disclosed herein is a shredder having a closure located adjacent an output opening of a shredder housing that is selectively positioned to prevent shredded materials from being discharged from the output opening. The closure may be connected to the shredder housing, and the container may comprise a removable waste bin. The closure may be actuated via an actuator to a closed position in response to the container and the shredder housing being moved out of an operative position relative to each other, such as when the waste bin is being emptied. The closure may assist in reducing or eliminating waste from being distributed in or around the shredder. | 01-07-2010 |
Barry Gardner, Clearwater, FL US
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20100147232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY IN COMBUSTION ENGINES - An application for a system and method for generating browns gas (mixture of oxygen and hydrogen) from a direct current power source is disclosed. The browns gas is mixed with fossil fuels such as gasoline, ethanol and diesel before combustion in a combustion engine. In such, the efficiency of the combustion engine is improved while reducing emissions of pollutants. A unique grid arrangement is immersed in an electrolyte for generating browns gas. The grid assembly includes conductive plates that are insulated and interspersed between positively biased plates and negatively biased plates, thereby improving the efficiency of the electrolysis. | 06-17-2010 |
Brett Aric Gardner, Chicago, IL US
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20090146910 | Modular lighting and video apparatus - Modular flexible panels for mounting lighting strands. In certain embodiments, each individual panel is an integral unit comprised of cables and node holders that combine to create a flexible, scalable and modular lighting surface. One or more of the panel edges can connect to an edge of another panel (either directly or indirectly) to tile multiple panels together to form a modular multi-panel assembly. Each panel provides a surface to which strands of LEDs can be mounted, such as in a uniform pattern. The panel design allows for easy replacement and serviceability of individual lighting strands, and ensures that all of the LEDs face in the same direction. The resulting robust and flexible system can provide full-motion video, graphics and messaging in a transparent single or multi-panel design. | 06-11-2009 |
Christopher P. Gardner, Pittsford, NY US
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20100012547 | PILL CASE - A dispenser includes a housing defined by a bay, and a drawer defining an open position and a closed position. The drawer is retained within the bay against a compression force applied by a spring-like member when the drawer is in a closed position. | 01-21-2010 |
Dan Gardner, Hickory, NC US
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20090160597 | High Voltage Fuse With Universal Fuse Terminal - A high voltage fuse which includes at least one fuse terminal located at a distal end of the fuse housing. One face of the fuse terminal includes an elongated groove and an opposite face includes at least two elongated grooves. An aperture extends through the fuse terminal from the first face to the second face. The first face is adapted for use with an eyebolt connector component to attach a single conductor to be in direct contact with the fuse terminal. The second face is adapted for use with a parallel groove connector clamping component to attach a pair of conductors in direct contact with the fuse terminal. Alternatively, the grooves on the first and second faces may be provided on a single face of the fuse terminal. The fuse terminal may also serve the function of a spade connector. Thus, the fuse terminal provides improved versatility to allow a variety of connectors to be used therewith. | 06-25-2009 |
Debra Gardner, Bear, DE US
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20090239258 | Anti-IL-6 Antibody Nucleic Acid Molecules and Methods - Anti-IL-6 antibody nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 09-24-2009 |
20110081355 | Methods of Diagnosing and Treating Conditions Using Anti-IL-6 Antibodies - Anti-IL-6 antibodies are used to treat IL-6 related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteolysis, aseptic loosening of orthopedic implants, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and renal cell carcinoma. | 04-07-2011 |
20120045453 | Anti-IL-6 Antibodies, Compositions, Methods and Uses - An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 02-23-2012 |
20130017208 | Anti-IL-6 Antibodies, Compositions, Methods and Uses - An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 01-17-2013 |
Delrae Gardner, Tualatin, OR US
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20100201984 | IN-LINE HIGH PRESSURE PARTICLE SENSING SYSTEM - An in-line particle sensor includes a sensor body, an illumination source, an illumination detector and communication electronics. The sensor body has an electronics enclosure and a flowthrough portion with a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a sample interaction region and a fluid path extending through the sample interaction region from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The illumination source is disposed to provide light through at least a portion of the sample interaction region. The illumination detector is disposed to detect illumination variation resulting from illumination impinging at least one particle in the flow path in the sample interaction region. The communication electronics are operably coupled to the illumination detector to provide an indication of the at least one particle sensed by the illumination detector. The sample interaction region is configured to withstand high operating pressure. | 08-12-2010 |
Delrae H. Gardner, Tualatin, OR US
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20080231291 | Capacitive Distance Sensing In Semiconductor Processing Tools - A sensor for sensing a gap between the sensor and an object of interest within a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The sensor includes a housing, a power source inside the housing, wireless communication circuitry, a controller, measurement circuitry and a plurality of capacitive plate pairs. The controller and wireless communication circuitry are coupled to each other, and to the power source. The plurality of capacitive plate pairs are configured to form capacitors having a capacitance that varies with the gap. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the controller and to the plurality of capacitive plate pairs. The measurement circuitry is configured to measure the capacitance of the capacitive plate pairs and provide indications thereof to the controller. The controller is configured to provide an indication relative to the gap based, at least in part, upon the measured capacitances. | 09-25-2008 |
20080239314 | Substrate-like particle sensor - A substrate-like particle sensor includes a substrate-like base portion and an electronics enclosure disposed on the substrate-like base portion. A power source is located within the electronics enclosure. A controller is operably coupled to the power source. A particle sensor is operably coupled to the controller and provides an indication to the controller of at least one particle present near the particle sensor. | 10-02-2008 |
20080246493 | Semiconductor Processing System With Integrated Showerhead Distance Measuring Device - A system for determining a distance between a showerhead of a semiconductor processing system and a substrate-supporting pedestal is provided. The system includes a showerhead having a showerhead surface from which reactive gas is expelled and a pedestal having a pedestal surface that faces the showerhead surface. A first capacitive plate is disposed on the pedestal surface. A second capacitive plate is disposed on the showerhead surface. A third capacitive plate disposed on one of the showerhead surface and the pedestal surface, but spaced from the first and second capacitive plates. Capacitance measurement circuitry is operably coupled to the first, second and third capacitive plates. | 10-09-2008 |
20090015268 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR MEASUREMENT FOR VARIATIONS CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A method of sensing proximity to a showerhead in a semiconductor-processing system is provided. The method includes measuring a parameter that varies with proximity to the showerhead, as well as with at least one external factor. The method also includes measuring a parameter that does not vary with proximity to the showerhead, but does vary with the at least one factor. A compensated proximity output is calculated based upon the measured parameters and is provided as an output. | 01-15-2009 |
Douglas Daniel Gardner, Arlington, VA US
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20100207325 | LOGIC AND MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE - An improved puzzle of the type that requires an examinee to fill a geometric grid with indicia using a set of clues and guided by placement rules, comprising a plurality of geometric shapes arranged contiguously to form rows, columns, diagonals, and spaces where the geometric shapes intersect. The placement rules of an embodiment are to fill the geometric shapes with non-repeating indicia such that indicia are also not repeated in any row, column, diagonal, or geometric shape. Clues are provided by the examiner in the form of a predetermined subset of the solution indicia, aggregation information about the indicia in each diagonal, and aggregation information about the indicia bordering areas where the geometric shapes intersect. This construct provides a superior challenge for the examinee by increasing the number and types of techniques required to solve a puzzle instance. | 08-19-2010 |
20100252993 | LOGIC AND MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE - An improved puzzle of the type that requires an examinee to fill a geometric grid with indicia using a set of clues and guided by placement rules, comprising a plurality of geometric shapes arranged contiguously to form rows, columns, diagonals, and spaces where the geometric shapes intersect. The placement rules of an embodiment are to fill the geometric shapes with non-repeating indicia such that indicia are also not repeated in any row, column, diagonal, or geometric shape. Clues are provided by the examiner in the form of a predetermined subset of the solution indicia, aggregation information about the indicia in each diagonal, and aggregation information about the indicia bordering areas where the geometric shapes intersect. This construct provides a superior challenge for the examinee by increasing the number and types of techniques required to solve a puzzle instance. | 10-07-2010 |
Douglas J. Gardner, Brewer, ME US
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20090036575 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES CONTAINING LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix which includes a blend of different polymers. A composite includes raw lignocellulosic materials and a thermal stabilization agent dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix. A composite includes lignocellulosic nanoparticles dispersed in a thermoplastic polymeric matrix. | 02-05-2009 |
20110260348 | METHOD FOR DRYING CELLULOSE NANOFIBRILS - A method of producing dried cellulose nanofibrils includes atomizing an aqueous suspension of cellulose nanofibrils and introducing the atomized aqueous suspension into a drying chamber of a drying apparatus. The aqueous suspension is then dried, thereby forming substantially non-agglomerated dried cellulose nanofibrils. | 10-27-2011 |
Douglas L. Gardner, Johnston, IA US
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20090132132 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO NON-TOLERANT CROPS - A method controlling an agricultural sprayer includes identifying an herbicide to be sprayed using the agricultural sprayer, determining a geoposition associated with the agricultural sprayer within a field, determining if crop planted at the geoposition is tolerant to the herbicide using as-planted data, and if the crop is not tolerant of the herbicide, preventing herbicide spraying operations while the agricultural sprayer is at the geoposition. An agricultural sprayer adapted for performing the method is also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
20120310496 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO NON-TOLERANT CROPS - A method controlling an agricultural sprayer includes identifying an herbicide to be sprayed using the agricultural sprayer, determining a geoposition associated with the agricultural sprayer within a field, determining if crop planted at the geoposition is tolerant to the herbicide using as-planted data, and if the crop is not tolerant of the herbicide, preventing herbicide spraying operations while the agricultural sprayer is at the geoposition. An agricultural sprayer adapted for performing the method is also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
20130018586 | Field and Crop Information Gathering System - A method, apparatus, and system related to field and crop information gathering. In one aspect of the invention, data is obtained from a producer. One example would be yield map data from a yield monitor. Another is “as planted” data from precision farming planting equipment. The data includes information about seed or crop in a producer's field and an identification of the field. The data is combined with other information in a report. The information added could be, for example, soil type information overlaid on the field map. Another example is environmental classification information overlaid on the field map. The report is returned to the producer and used to discuss planning related to the field and the seed or crop. | 01-17-2013 |
20130197806 | AUTOMATED LOCATION-BASED INFORMATION RECALL - A geoposition is determined at a point using a geoposition determining mobile communication device. A crop management zone is identified based on one or more predetermined crop management boundaries and the geoposition of the point. Information about the field is wirelessly communicated between the geoposition determining mobile communications device and a remote site. Analysis may be performed at the remote site with the results of the analysis communicated to the mobile communication device at the growing point. Information may be collected at the point which is stored or analyzed at the remote site. Information may include digital images of plant conditions which may be analyzed to determine conditions such as disease or pest infestation. Contextual information from a number of different types of sources may be used to provide meaningful analysis and feedback to the producer. The producer may define crop management zones using the geoposition determining mobile communication device. | 08-01-2013 |
20140136059 | Method and System for Preventing Herbicide Application to Non-Tolerant Crops - A method controlling an agricultural sprayer includes identifying an herbicide to be sprayed using the agricultural sprayer, determining a geoposition associated with the agricultural sprayer within a field, determining if crop planted at the geoposition is tolerant to the herbicide using as-planted data, and if the crop is not tolerant of the herbicide, preventing herbicide spraying operations while the agricultural sprayer is at the geoposition. An agricultural sprayer adapted for performing the method is also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
Eric Gardner, Eagle Mountain, UT US
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20080284984 | Projection Device with a Folded Optical Path and Wire-Grid Polarizer - A folded projection display system includes a wire-grid polarizer placed immediately behind the system's imaging screen. The display system includes an image projector that projects an image beam containing light of a predetermined linear polarization toward the imaging screen. The wire-grid polarizer reflects the light in the image beam away from the screen. The reflected image beam then encounters a ¼-wavelength achromatic retarder that converts the linear polarization to circular polarization. The image beam next hits a mirror that reflects the light back through the ¼-wavelength achromatic retarder, which converts the circular polarization back to linear polarization, with the polarization director rotated 90 degrees from the original polarization direction. The wire-grid polarizer then allows the light to pass through to the image screen. | 11-20-2008 |
20080316599 | Reflection-Repressed Wire-Grid Polarizer - A reflection repressed wire-grid polarizer device for polarizing incident visible or infrared light and selectively repressing a reflected polarization includes at least three layers disposed on a substrate. A polarizing wire-grid layer has an array of parallel metal wires with a period less than half the wavelength of the incident light. A reflection-repressing layer or grid includes an inorganic and non-dielectric material which is optically absorptive of visible or infrared light. A dielectric layer or grid includes an inorganic and dielectric material. | 12-25-2008 |
20140313571 | DURABLE, INORGANIC, ABSORPTIVE, ULTRA-VIOLET, GRID POLARIZER - An inorganic, dielectric grid polarizer device includes a stack of film layers disposed over a substrate. Each film layer is formed of a material that is both inorganic and dielectric. Adjacent film layers each have different refractive indices. At least one of the film layers is discontinuous to form a form-birefringent layer with an array of parallel ribs having a period less than 400 nm. Another layer, different than the form-birefringent layer, is formed of an optically absorptive material for the ultra-violet spectrum. | 10-23-2014 |
Eric Gardner US
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20120067337 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
Eric Gardner, Provo, UT US
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20120067339 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
20120121951 | Battery with an Internal Heating Element - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121960 | Battery with a Moveable Membrane Separating a Cathode and Anode Cavity - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121961 | Battery with an Internal Compressible Mechanism - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
Eric Rankin Gardner, Wilmington, NC US
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20110132817 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH STRAINING A PIPELINE - A system associated with straining media in a pipeline includes a perforated plate with perforations that are configured to remove debris from media. The perforations include an inlet edge that is chamfered. The inlet edge is an upstream edge with respect to a flow direction of the media. | 06-09-2011 |
20140159743 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY MEASURING A LIQUID LEVEL USING TIME-DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY (TDR) - A remote pulse TDR liquid level measurement system and method may include inserting a probe into a body of water. The probe has a probe/air interface, and the body of water includes an air/water interface. A narrow pulse is remotely transmitted to the probe via a coaxial cable. A first impedance mismatch is received from the probe/air interface in a form of a positive reflected pulse, and a second impedance mismatch is received from the air/water interface in a form of a negative reflected pulse. A time between the positive reflected pulse and the negative reflected pulse is calculated, and the time is converted to a distance, the distance being indicative of the water level. | 06-12-2014 |
Eric W. Gardner, Eagle Mountain, UT US
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20080278811 | Selectively Absorptive Wire-Grid Polarizer - A selectively absorptive, mulitlayer wire-grid polarizer for polarizing incident light includes a stack of thin film layers disposed over a substrate, including a wire-grid array of elongated metal elements having a period less than half the wavelength of the light. One of the layers can include a thin film layer with a refractive index greater than a refractive index of the substrate. One of the thin film layers can include a dielectric array of non-metal elements. One of the layers includes a material that is optically absorptive to the incident light. | 11-13-2008 |
20090168171 | MULTILAYER WIRE-GRID POLARIZER WITH OFF-SET WIRE-GRID AND DIELECTRIC GRID - A multilayer wire-grid polarizer for polarizing light includes a stack of thin film layers disposed over a substrate, including a wire-grid array of elongated metal elements having lengths longer than a wavelength of the light and a period less than half the wavelength of the light. One of the layers can include a thin film layer with a refractive index greater than a refractive index of the substrate. One of the thin film layers can include a dielectric array of non-metal elements. | 07-02-2009 |
20100328768 | NANO FRACTAL DIFFUSER - A diffusive device has an array of discrete facets which may be of a size and pattern similar to a fractal. The facet dimensions can be greater than half the wavelength of incident light such that the facets substantially diffract light. A polarizing wire-grid layer comprised of an array of elongated parallel conductive wires with a period less than half the wavelength of incident light may be disposed between, beneath, or above the facets. The wire-grid polarizes the light by substantially reflecting light having an s-polarization orientation and substantially transmitting a portion of light having a p-polarization orientation. | 12-30-2010 |
20100328770 | MULTILAYER WIRE-GRID POLARIZER WITH OFF-SET WIRE-GRID AND DIELECTRIC GRID - A wire-grid polarizer includes a wire-grid layer disposed over a substrate. A plurality of contiguous dielectric-grid layers are contiguous with one another and disposed directly on top of the wire-grid layer. The plurality of contiguous dielectric-grid layers includes different materials with different indices of refraction. The array of dielectric material elements and the array of metal elements are oriented substantially parallel with one another, and the arrays having substantially equal periods. | 12-30-2010 |
20120008205 | MULTILAYER WIRE-GRID POLARIZER WITH OFF-SET WIRE-GRID DIELECTRIC GRID - A wire-grid polarizer includes a stack of thin film layers disposed over a substrate including a wire grid layer and a plurality of thin film layers disposed between the wire grid layer and the substrate. The wire-grid layer includes an array of elongated metal elements, comprising lengths longer than a wavelength of visible light, a period less than 200 nanometers, a height less than 400 nanometers; and a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, silver, gold, copper, or combinations thereof. The plurality of thin film layers disposed between the wire grid layer and the substrate include at least one dielectric grid layer and at least one thin film layer comprising silicon. The dielectric grid layer and the wire-grid are substantially parallel with one another, have substantially equal periods, and have substantially equal widths. | 01-12-2012 |
20130155516 | NANO FRACTAL DIFFUSER - A diffusive device has an array of discrete facets which may be of a size and pattern similar to a fractal. The facet dimensions can be greater than half the wavelength of incident light such that the facets substantially diffract light. A polarizing wire-grid layer comprised of an array of elongated parallel conductive wires with a period less than half the wavelength of incident light may be disposed between, beneath, or above the facets. The wire-grid polarizes the light by substantially reflecting light having an s-polarization orientation and substantially transmitting a portion of light having a p-polarization orientation. | 06-20-2013 |
Erin Gardner, Fairfax, VA US
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20090186913 | Tetrahalogenated compounds useful as inhibitors of angiogenesis - Methods for inhibiting a neoplasm in a subject and methods of inhibiting undesired angiogenesis that include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of at least one novel tetrahalogenated compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 07-23-2009 |
Gary Phillip Gardner, Redmond, OR US
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20110083388 | SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT PRODUCTS - Disclosed are simulated divided light products and processes and systems for making the such products. One product discloses simulated divided light bars that are designed such that the end of the bar may be fitted into a notched sash to provide for the automated method for manufacture of a simulated divided light window or door. | 04-14-2011 |
Guy Gardner, Sparks, NV US
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20110056132 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub onto which may be received a lid that receives a plurality of plant cuttings. The plant cuttings are received such that the roots extend into a cavity defined by the tub. A pump unit and production manifold distributes nutrient solution as a mist into the tub cavity, thereby feeding the plant cuttings. The tub unit has an external fan module that forces air into the tub cavity. A recess in the outer surface of the tub extends underneath the tub. The recess directs air from the fan module to the base of the tub where a well receives the pump. Air circulating around the well removes heat produced by the pump from the growing unit and helps maintain a desired temperature within the unit. | 03-10-2011 |
James Gardner, Goldens Bridge, NY US
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20080295304 | Adjustable fastener for clothing - An adjustable fastener includes a male part and a female part, both of which are preferably made of soft pliable, sewable plastic. The female fastener part preferably has two or more spaced apart openings. Each having a broad portion and a narrow portion. The male fastener part has a base with an upstanding riser with a flange at the end of the riser. The female fastener part is made of a single thin wall which is sewn to the fabric of the garment. The base of the male part is also made of a single thin wall which is sewn to the fabric of the garment. The single wall construction of the female fastener part makes it more flexible, less easily seen, and not felt so much by the wearer. The female fastener part is provided with a bend between the openings so that it lies flat against the back when the male and female parts are coupled to the tightest position. The center of the riser of the male part is offset from the center of the flange. This allows the flange to be made larger and the narrow portion of each opening in the female part to be made smaller. | 12-04-2008 |
Jason P. Gardner, Ardsley, NY US
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20080311150 | Novel sequences encoding hepatitis C virus glycoproteins - The present invention concerns a modified nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence coding for a full length hepatitis C virus (HCV) glycoprotein selected from the group consisting of E1 glycoprotein and E1/E2 glycoprotein heterodimer, this molecule having at least one nucleotide alteration, wherein, due to this alteration, at least one RNA splice site selected from the group consisting of RNA splice acceptor and RNA splice donor sites is eliminated from the coding sequence. The invention is also directed to methods for expressing on the surface of a cell and a pseudovirion an HCV glycoprotein, wherein the majority of the glycoprotein is full length. The invention further provides a cell and a pseudovirion expressing such glycoprotein. The invention still further provides a method for determining whether an agent inhibits HCV fusion with and entry into a target cell. The invention also provides an agent that inhibits HCV fusion with and entry into a target cell. The invention further provides methods for treating a subject afflicted with an HCV-associated disorder, for preventing an HCV infection in a subject, and for inhibiting in a subject the onset of an HCV-associated disorder. | 12-18-2008 |
Jeffery A. Gardner, St. Clair, MO US
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20110071506 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 03-24-2011 |
20130304040 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 11-14-2013 |
Jeffrey Gardner, Hector, NY US
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20100285962 | BIODEGRADABLE, PLANT-BASED COVERING AND PREMIXTURE - A biodegradable covering for erosion control, plant protection, and seed coating can comprise a porous matrix of a dried premixture. The premixture can comprise a plant-based protein product and a plant-based fiber product. The plant-based protein product can comprise a plant-based protein, and the plant-based fiber product can comprise a plant-based fiber. In one embodiment, a method of forming a biodegradable covering for erosion control is provided. The method can comprise mixing a biodegradable premixture, placing the biodegradable premixture in an applicator, and applying the biodegradable premixture. The biodegradable premixture can comprise a plant-derived protein product and a plant-derived fiber product. | 11-11-2010 |
20110275520 | BIODEGRADABLE CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - Polymeric materials are provided that are produced from a blend of hydrophilic and hydrophobic biodegradable polymers. The polymeric materials can form fibers, nonwoven fabrics, films, coatings, pellets, capsules, etc. A compound can be incorporated in the polymeric materials. The delivery of the compound can be controlled by diffusion of the compound from the polymeric material and during biodegradation of the polymeric material. The release rate is controlled by varying the composition of the polymeric material to control diffusion rates of the compound and/or biodegradation rate of the polymeric material. This technology provides methods for delivering and controlling release rates of pesticides and related compounds in agricultural and non-agricultural settings. When adhered to plants or plant parts, the polymeric materials can provide protection from insect and disease pests. In pellet or capsule form, pesticides can be delivered into seed furrows along with crop seeds, providing similar protection. | 11-10-2011 |
Jeffrey Gardner, Nashville, TN US
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20090319427 | Methods for electronic payments using a third party facilitator - Methods for processing payments electronically over a network-based system wherein a third party or intermediary simplifies payment transactions by making them on behalf of individuals to the end payment recipient without providing individual account information as the basis for the payment. | 12-24-2009 |
20120323774 | POINT OF SALE (POS) SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING TAX PAYMENTS - A standalone device, systems, and methods of using them that are dedicated for making tax payments directly to a government authority without being coupled with electronic filing of tax returns or other filing or processing documents. | 12-20-2012 |
20140279524 | Interchange Rate Based Convenience Fee, Service Fee, and Surcharge System Patent - Methods for processing payments electronically over a network-based system, such as Internet, phone, wireless communications, and other channels, wherein a third party or intermediary facilitates payment transactions to enable the processing of payments on behalf of individuals or businesses through credit card and debit card electronic transactions while providing a real-time, automated determination of a convenience fee associated with the transaction, the convenience fee being based upon the interchange rate for the specific card being used for the payment. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey M. Gardner, W Chicago, IL US
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20100001052 | Reinforced container - A container having interior columns on its end walls which are between the sides of the end walls. Each column is formed by a first column panel attached to an inner end panel, a second column panel attached to the first column panel and an attachment panel fastened to the inner end panel. A blank for the container. | 01-07-2010 |
Jennifer L. Gardner, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20100264398 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NITROGEN INTO MATERIALS INCLUDING GERMANIUM AND ANTIMONY - A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method for depositing materials including germanium (Ge), antimony (Sb) and nitrogen (N) which, in some embodiments, has the ability to fill high aspect ratio openings is provided. The CVD method of the instant invention permits for the control of nitrogen-doped GeSb stoichiometry over a wide range of values and the inventive method is performed at a substrate temperature of less than 400° C., which makes the inventive method compatible with existing interconnect processes and materials. In some embodiments, the inventive method is a non-selective CVD process, which means that the nitrogen-doped GeSb materials are deposited equally well on insulating and non-insulating materials. In other embodiments, a selective CVD process is provided in which the nitrogen-doped GeSb materials are deposited only on regions of a substrate in a metal which is capable of forming an eutectic alloy with germanium. | 10-21-2010 |
Jeremy Gardner, Bronx, NY US
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20120143105 | Devices and Methods For Therapeutic Swinging - In one embodiment, a therapeutic swing may include a support platform, a flexible outer enclosure, a vertical bolster and a joining member. The flexible outer enclosure can be engaged with the support platform. The flexible outer enclosure may extend away from the support platform and may comprise an inner wall. The vertical bolster can be coupled to the support platform. The vertical bolster may extend away from the support platform. The vertical bolster may comprise an outer surface such that the outer surface of the vertical bolster, the inner wall of the flexible outer enclosure and the support platform cooperate to form a riding cavity. The joining member may be coupled to the vertical bolster, wherein the therapeutic swing swings from the joining member. | 06-07-2012 |
John Alexander Gardner, Louisville, KY US
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20120060543 | VACUUM INSULATOR FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE - A vacuum insulator for portions of the refrigeration cycle of a refrigerator appliance is provided. The vacuum insulator can be applied to the suction line leading to the refrigerant compressor, the capillary tube leading to the evaporator inlet, and/or the capillary tube—suction line heat exchanger. An outer insulating layer is used to create a vacuum that serves to insulate the intended portion of the refrigeration cycle. | 03-15-2012 |
20120176014 | CONSUMER APPLIANCE SUCH AS DISHWASHER WITH SOFT OPEN DOOR MECHANISM - A consumer appliance with a soft open door mechanism includes a cabinet having top and a bottom and defining an opening along a front side. A door has a top and a bottom and is attached by a hinge to the front side of the cabinet. The hinge is at a bottom of the door so that the door is movable between an upright position closing the opening and a substantially horizontal position opening the opening. A spring is mounted in the cabinet so as to oppose movement of the door toward the horizontal position. A damping device is mounted within the cabinet activatable by an opening movement of the door toward the horizontal position to slow the door motion. The damping device is not active until the door has moved a distance from the upright position toward the horizontal position. Again, various options and modifications are possible. | 07-12-2012 |
20130063011 | CONSUMER APPLIANCE SUCH AS DISHWASHER WITH SOFT OPEN DOOR MECHANISM - A consumer appliance has a soft open door mechanism. The mechanism may include a damping device with a first end mounted to the cabinet and a second end mounted so as to move with the door. The damping device includes a partial fill damper activatable by an opening movement of the door toward the horizontal position to provide an opposing force to slow the door motion. The damper may be configured so as to initiate the opposing force only when the door has moved at least about 45 degrees from the upright position toward the horizontal position, and/or may be configured so that the damper includes a damping coefficient of about 200 to about 240 lb*s/ft. | 03-14-2013 |
20130206186 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE WITH A DAMPENING BAFFLE - The present subject matter provides a dishwashing appliance having a flow of air through an air passageway defined between an inner panel and an outer panel of the dishwasher appliance. The inner panel has a condensation surface for assisting in drying dishes in the dishwasher appliance. A dampening baffle causes at least one change of direction in the flow of air through the air flow passageway. | 08-15-2013 |
20130327069 | ICEMAKER SHUT OFF METHOD FOR PREMATURE HARVEST REDUCTION - A system and method for controlling an icemaker assembly to prevent premature ice harvests is provided. In particular implementations, normal icemaker operations, including ice cube harvesting, can be suspended when an ice cube level in an ice cube storage bin is detected to exceed a predetermined threshold or when a command is received to prevent harvesting. When a command to prevent harvesting is received, communication from an ice cube storage bin sensor can be disconnected, for instance, after a current harvesting cycle is complete. The communication from the ice cube storage bin sensor can be reconnected following a time interval or after receiving a command to re-start the normal operations. | 12-12-2013 |
20140163763 | METHOD FOR SCHEDULING AN APPLIANCE OPERATION - A method for scheduling an appliance operation is provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of signals. Each signal has an on-peak signal. Based upon the plurality of signals, a predicted on-peak time value is determined. The predicted on-peak time value can be used to determine when to execute an appliance operation in order to avoid operating the appliance during an on-peak time period. | 06-12-2014 |
John F. Gardner, Boise, ID US
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20100045119 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM AMBIENT ENERGY - A system for generating electrical energy from ambient energy such as the energy of ambient motion and acoustic vibrations. The system has at least two stages, a resonating electrical generator and a kinetic energy conversion system. The stages have differing resonant frequencies to enable harvesting energy from lower frequency ambient motion and converting the energy to higher frequency resonant oscillation for efficiently generating electrical energy. A multiaxial system having a plurality of systems for generating electrical energy from ambient motion each oriented to be responsive to motion along a different axis. An embodiment of a system for generating electrical energy from ambient motion for which the resonating electrical generator is at least part of a driving mass of the kinetic energy conversion system. | 02-25-2010 |
John P. Gardner, Franklin, NH US
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20080282905 | CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING FILTERING APPARATUS - A deep fat fryer with continuous oil filtering and purging of sediments therefrom during uninterrupted fryer operation is provided. The filter includes a cylindrical hollow housing with a first end and a second end and a hollow cylindrical screen with a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. The screen is disposed coaxially within the hollow housing to define an annulus therebetween. A piston mounted within the screen and reciprocatingly movable along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends of the screen. A pump, seal, and associate motor are provided to provide continuous oil flow through the filter and the remainder of the fryer. A heat exchanger is provided downstream of the pump to transfer heat from the fryer to the oil flowing through the heat exchanger. | 11-20-2008 |
20110003259 | Self Cleaning Burner System for Heaters and Fryers - A self-cleaning burner system incorporates an automatic clean cycle when the burner is started up. Cycles may be programmed for once-a-day cleaning cycle or for other desired interval. On start-up, the cycle routes a small amount of fuel to the burner for ignition inside the burner to clean the burner surfaces. The system incorporates an igniter for fast, routine, and safe ignition of the fuel. Thus, small amounts of debris that accumulate on a surface burner are automatically ignited when the burner is started, keeping the burner clean and operating at a high state of efficiency at all times. The self-cleaning burner system may be incorporated into a fryer or other heating appliance for reliable, efficient operation. | 01-06-2011 |
20130295245 | OIL LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR DEEP FAT FRYER - A detector configured to indirectly monitor a level of liquid within a container is provided. The detector includes a temperature sensor and a heat producing element proximate to the temperature sensor. A shell is disposed around the temperature sensor and heat producing element, the shell is configured to be disposed within a container and to provide a barrier between liquid disposed within the container and each of the temperature sensor and heat producing element. The heat producing element is configured to transfer heat generated therein to the shell, and the sensor is configured to measure a surface temperature of the heat producing element. | 11-07-2013 |
20150060350 | CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING FILTERING APPARATUS - A deep fat fryer with continuous oil filtering and purging of sediments therefrom during uninterrupted fryer operation is provided. The filter includes a cylindrical hollow housing with a first end and a second end and a hollow cylindrical screen with a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. The screen is disposed coaxially within the hollow housing to define an annulus therebetween. A piston mounted within the screen and reciprocatingly movable along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends of the screen. A pump, seal, and associate motor are provided to provide continuous oil flow through the filter and the remainder of the fryer. A heat exchanger is provided downstream of the pump to transfer heat from the fryer to the oil flowing through the heat exchanger. | 03-05-2015 |
Jonathan Gardner, West Hartford, CT US
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20100181362 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RAPID INSTALLATION OF HIDDEN DECK PLANK FASTENERS - An apparatus for installing a hidden fastener in the course of attaching a plank to a joist includes a power tool with a retainer for holding the hidden fastener. The hidden fastener is placed on the retainer so that an attachment opening formed through the hidden fastener is in registration with a bore formed in the retainer for receiving a securing member. The power tool is used to position the hidden fastener in engagement with the plank, and to drive a securing member from the bore of the retainer through the attachment opening of the hidden fastener. | 07-22-2010 |
Joseph S. Gardner, Pocatello, ID US
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20110017017 | RAPID SYNTHESIS AND SIZE CONTROL OF CHALCOPYRITE-BASED SEMI-CONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES USING MICROWAVE IRRADIATION | 01-27-2011 |
Kenneth D. Gardner, Wichita, KS US
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20110108674 | Cockpit Rudder Control Mechanism For An Aircraft - A cockpit rudder control mechanism is described for accepting aircraft control input utilizing rudder pedals depending from a movable carriage to rotate a shaft. The mechanism may be removed from the aircraft for maintenance and the position of the mechanism within the aircraft may be adjusted for a particular user. Movement of the rudder pedals is conveyed by linkages to a collar which rotates a shaft. The rotation of the shaft is measured for control input to the aircraft or is transferred to the mechanical control systems for the aircraft. | 05-12-2011 |
Larry K. Gardner, Marietta, GA US
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20110213862 | USER PROFILE SYNCHRONIZATION - A system, method, and program product comprise a user profile, a remote storage device and a user computer with a memory. A user copy of the user profile is stored in the memory of the user computer. A user profile synchronization component synchronizes the user copy of the user profile with a backup copy of the user profile at the remote storage device. A user profile download component allows a user to selectively download the backup copy of the user profile from the remote storage device. | 09-01-2011 |
Matthew Gardner, Sedgwick, KS US
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20100009047 | Enhanced Fresh Meat - This invention includes brine mixtures and methods for enhancing fresh meat cuts with brine mixtures. In selected embodiments, the brine mixture includes gelatin, water and optional additives. In one embodiment the brine mixture may be substantially or entirely free of phosphates. | 01-14-2010 |
Matthew Gardner, Wichita, KS US
Matthew A. Gardner, Wichita, KS US
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20100314976 | RETAIL DISPLAY CASE - A retail display case that has an illuminated region, a region protected from illumination, a platform that is capable of moving, and a fresh meat holding area is described. The fresh meat holding area comprises a portion of the platform, and the platform is capable of moving the fresh meat holding area between the illuminated region and the region protected from illumination. | 12-16-2010 |
20110097457 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MARBLEIZED MEAT PRODUCT - Marbleized meat products are prepared by providing a fat composition comprising fat and an emulsifier, the fat composition being at a temperature of from about 70° to about 120° C., wherein substantially all of the fat is from an animal source; and providing a water composition at a temperature of from about 15° to about 32° C. The fat composition and the water composition are mixed at a ratio of from about 5% to about 30% fat composition to form a homogeneous fat-containing liquid brine composition at a temperature of at least about 25° C., wherein a fat-containing liquid brine composition is substantially free of Allergenic Protein. The composition is cooled to a temperature at or less than about 10° C. and injected into a meat portion to provide a marbleized meat product. The average temperature of the marbleized meat product does not exceed about 7° C. | 04-28-2011 |
20150024667 | MEAT TENDERIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method for tenderizing meat of a red meat slaughter animal including separating a vertebral column of the animal, hanging the carcass by pelvic suspension and applying electrical stimulation to the animal's musculature. Vertebral column separation is performed prior to the onset of rigor mortis to enable stretching of muscle fibers in the carcass. Electrical stimulation is focused on a midsection of the animal. | 01-22-2015 |
Matthew A. Gardner, Witchita, KS US
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20090220652 | Meat Brines - Disclosed are methods for treating brine products with ultrasonic energy. The methods may be utilized to prepare a reduced viscosity brine product. The methods also may be used to prepare an enhanced meat product by combining a meat product with the reduced viscosity brine product. | 09-03-2009 |
Michael R. Gardner, Plantation, FL US
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20110212703 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR E911 LOCATION PRIVACY PROTECTION - The invention relates to a system that enables power to be selectively applied to GPS circuitry in a cellular telephone or other mobile device only when a specific user input is detected. In one embodiment, power to the GPS circuitry may be enabled only when the user strikes the keys “9-1-1.” In other embodiments, other types of GPS enablement or disablement may be employed, such as selectively decoupling the GPS antenna. In another embodiment, the user may depress a privacy bypass button, which alternately enables and disables power to the GPS circuitry. Cellular telephones or other communication devices may therefore activate GPS location service during an emergency call, or when a user wishes to allow their location to be determined, but protect the privacy of that user's location and movement at other times. | 09-01-2011 |
Michael Robert Gardner, Anderson, SC US
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20090223541 | SURFACE CLEANER SYSTEM - A surface cleaner system includes a base assembly having a housing movable along a surface, a pump supported by the housing and operable to pressurize a fluid, and a prime mover supported by the housing. The prime mover is coupled to the pump to drive the pump. The surface cleaner system also includes a spray assembly coupled to the housing. The spray assembly is operable to discharge fluid from the pump toward the surface. The surface cleaner system further includes a spray gun in fluid communication with the pump to receive pressurized fluid from the pump. The spray gun includes an outlet portion that is connectable to the base assembly to direct the pressurized fluid from the pump into the spray assembly. When the outlet portion is disconnected from the base assembly, the spray gun discharges the pressurized fluid from the pump toward the surface without directing the pressurized fluid into the spray assembly. | 09-10-2009 |
Patrick Gardner, Cumming, GA US
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20100223221 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR LOADING CONTENT ITEMS - An apparatus for loading content items may include a processor that may be configured to identify at least one rule associated with a type associated with a content item. The processor may further be configured to evaluate at least one attribute associated with the content item against the at least one rule. The processor may also be configured to identify a container based at least in part on the at least one rule, and store the content item in the identified container based at least in part on the evaluation of the at least one attribute against the at least one rule. A corresponding method and computer program product may also be provided. | 09-02-2010 |
Randy Gardner, Pensacola, FL US
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20090277109 | Method of infiltration and impact resistant construction for glazing in a barrier - A glazing system for use with a barrier that has a panel with an opening is disclosed. An impact glazing, which covers the opening, includes an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of apertures around its periphery. A fastener having a fastener head passes through each corresponding aperture and into the panel. The glazing system also includes an elastically deformable washer positioned between each fastener head and the impact glazing. The glazing system may also include an inner bezel covering the periphery of the glazing on the inner surface and an outer bezel covering the periphery of the glazing on the outer surface, wherein the bezels are secured to the barrier and the glazing by a corresponding piece of adhesive tape. | 11-12-2009 |
Randy J. Gardner, Bloomington, IN US
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20100323431 | BI-STABLE DISPLAY FAIL SAFES AND DEVICES INCORPORATING THE SAME - A control circuit and method for controlling a bi-stable display having bi-stable segments each capable of transitioning between an on state and an off state via application of a voltage are disclosed. The voltage is provided to a display driver from a charge pump, and supplied to individual ones of the bi-stable segments via outputs from the display driver in accordance with display instructions provided by a system controller. Both a bi-stable segment voltage level of at least one of the outputs of the display driver and a charge pump voltage level of the voltage are detected and compared to a valid bi-stable segment voltage level and a valid charge pump voltage level, respectively. A malfunction signal may be provided to the system controller if either of the detected voltage levels is not valid. The control circuit is useful in an electronic device such as, for example, a blood glucose measuring device. | 12-23-2010 |
20100331650 | EPISODIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM WITH AN INTERACTIVE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND METHODS THEREOF - A blood glucose monitoring system with a graphical user interface (GUI) and methods of controlling the system and performing episodic blood glucose testing using the GUI are disclosed. The system can comprise the GUI, an output display for displaying the GUI, user interfaces, a memory and a processor. An episodic blood glucose testing protocol can be programmed into the processor using the user interfaces and automatically saved into memory. A user can be alerted to test blood glucose levels based on the inputted testing protocol by the display of an alert icon on the GUI. Blood glucose level results can be received, displayed on the GUI along with a range icon and automatically saved into memory. Statistics of the saved blood glucose results can be calculated by the processor and saved into memory. The statistics can be retrieved for display on the GUI when prompted by the user. | 12-30-2010 |
20110034786 | PORTABLE HANDHELD MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES - A portable handheld medical diagnostic device includes a front housing and a rear housing opposite the front housing. The front housing and the rear housing form a protective enclosure. A main circuit board is located in the protective enclosure. The main circuit board includes a controller facilitating a physiologic measurement. A display device is connected to the main circuit board that displays information related to the physiologic measurement. A frame is located in the protective enclosure that carries the display device and locates the display device adjacent the front housing such that the display device can be viewed from outside the protective enclosure. The frame includes a strip port formed integrally therewith that is accessible from outside the protective enclosure. | 02-10-2011 |
20130331675 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MEDICAL DATA BY A MEDICAL DEVICEDURING DISPLAY FAILURE - A medical device and a method for displaying medical data by the medical device are disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method for displaying medical data by a medical device having a display device and one or more processors is disclosed. The method includes monitoring a condition of the display device and determining, at the medical device, whether the display device is in a failure state based on the monitoring, the failure state being indicative of a malfunction of the display device. When the display device is a failure state, the method includes commanding a slave device to display the medical data and providing the medical data from the medical device to the slave device for display by the mobile device. | 12-12-2013 |
Ray Gardner, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20100140524 | Aseptic Flow Control Valve With Outside Diameter Valve Closure - An aseptic diaphragm valve in which a valve seat ( | 06-10-2010 |
Richard Gardner, St Charles, NH US
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20080257981 | Shower Header with Replaceable Internal Cleaning Brush Assembly - A shower header type spraying device having an elongated spray header with a plurality of laterally-spaced nozzles and an elongated cleaning brush assembly supported in said spray header for cleaning inlet apertures of said spray nozzles. The cleaning brush assembly includes an axially extending rod and a plurality of brush elements each mounted on the rod by means of a self-aligning member that has an arcuate shape corresponding to the outer circumference of the rod for orienting a row of brush bristles of the brush element in predetermined relation to the elongated axis of the rod. The illustrated brush rod assembly includes a plurality of brush rod segments each having a self-aligning coupling at an axial end thereof such that joining of adjacent rod segments automatically orients the brush elements in predetermined angular offset relation to each other. | 10-23-2008 |
Richard N. Gardner, Raleigh, NC US
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20080252983 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING APERTURES THROUGH MICROLENS ARRAYS USING CURVED CRADLES - Methods for creating apertures in a layer on a back side of a substrate that includes a microlens array on a front side thereof include curving the substrate into a cylindrical surface segment that defines an axis, so that the microlens array on the front side of the substrate faces the axis. A pulsed laser beam is scanned from the axis circumferentially along the cylindrical surface segment, to pass through the microlens array on the front side of the substrate and into the layer on the back side of the substrate to create the apertures, while simultaneously translating the substrate and/or the scanned pulsed laser beam axially relative to one another. Related apparatus and microlens array products are also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20080259461 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A LARGE AREA PULSED LASER BEAM TO CREATE APERTURES THROUGH MICROLENS ARRAYS - A pulsed laser beam is used to create apertures in a layer on a back side of a substrate that includes a microlens array on a front side thereof. The pulsed laser beam is focused in a vacuum spatial filter. A profile of the pulsed laser beam that emerges from the vacuum spatial filter is converted to a top hat profile. The laser beam having the top hat profile is diffused. Finally, the pulsed laser beam having the top half profile that has been diffused is impinged through the microlens array on the front side of the substrate and onto the layer on the back side of the substrate. Related apparatus for creating the apertures and microlens array products are also described. | 10-23-2008 |
Richurd Gardner, Boscawen, NH US
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20100049141 | Needle sheath removal apparatus - A needle protective housing used to cover a contaminated needle after use is configured to have at least one cam positioned below the lip of the sheath attached to the base of the needle device for covering the needle prior to use. When the sheath is attached to the base of the needle device, the needle protective housing is positioned in proximity to the sheath. To remove the sheath, a user would pivotally move the needle protective housing in a direction away from the sheath so that the cam coacts against the lip of the sheath in an upward direction as the needle protective housing is pivoted downwards relative to the needle device. Consequently, the sheath that covers the needle prior to use is forced upwards until it is disengaged from the needle base. The cam may be an integral extension of the needle protective housing, or it may be a clip retrofittable to the needle protective housing. | 02-25-2010 |
Rob Gardner, Newark, NY US
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20110030334 | SYSTEM FOR PURGING A DEVICE - A system for purging a device for injecting fuel into an exhaust system of an engine comprising a device having an input and an output coupled to an exhaust system, at least one air valve and at least one fuel valve. The air valve has an input an input coupled to an air supply and an output coupled to the device through a check valve. The fuel valve has an input coupled to a fuel supply and an output coupled to the device through a check valve. When the air valve is open and the fuel valve is closed, air flows from the air supply to the device and is injected into the exhaust system of the engine. When the air valve is closed and the fuel valve is open, fuel flows from the fuel supply to the device and is injected into the exhaust system of the engine. | 02-10-2011 |
20110168271 | Adjustable Doser Valve - A doser valve with a seat comprising at least one axially located slot from an outer surface of the seat and at least one radial/tangential extending passage in fluid communication with the at least one axially located slot and an exit passage out of the seat. | 07-14-2011 |
20130312836 | Adjustable Doser Valve - A doser valve with a seat comprising at least one axially located slot from an outer surface of the seat and at least one radial/tangential extending passage in fluid communication with the at least one axially located slot and an exit passage out of the seat. | 11-28-2013 |
Robert J. Gardner, Bethalto, IL US
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20100126371 | PROJECTILE WAD FOR AMMUNITION CARTRIDGES - An ammunition cartridge includes: a basewad disposed within a tube proximate the aft end of the tube; a projectile wad disposed within the tube proximate a fore end of the tube; a propellant charge disposed within a chamber formed between the projectile wad and the basewad; and a projectile disposed within the tube between a forward facing surface of the projectile wad and the fore end of the tube. The aft end of the projectile wad has a powder cup skirt formed thereon, and a chamfer is formed around an outer perimeter of a lip of the powder cup skirt. The chamfer allows the powder cup skirt to be slidably received within a skirt of the basewad to form the chamber. The chamfer provides a clearance at the powder cup skirt lip, which helps to insure undisturbed entry into the mouth of the basewad skirt. | 05-27-2010 |
Robert K. Gardner, Saugerties, NY US
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20090245518 | SECURE COMMUNICATIONS IN COMPUTER CLUSTER SYSTEMS - A system to improve communication security in cluster machine processing may include interconnected computers that can jointly process data. The system may also include a shared secret key used by each of the interconnected computers to encrypt, decrypt, and/or authenticate data being sent, or received, from one of the interconnected computers to another of the interconnected computers. The system may further include a new shared secret key used by each of the interconnected computers to encrypt, decrypt, and/or authenticate data being sent, or received, from one of the interconnected computers to another of the interconnected computers. In addition, the new shared secret key may coexist with the shared secret key without adversely affecting the joint processing of data performed by the plurality of interconnected computers. | 10-01-2009 |
Robert K. Gardner, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20110289344 | AUTOMATED NODE FENCING INTEGRATED WITHIN A QUORUM SERVICE OF A CLUSTER INFRASTRUCTURE - A quorum service within a cluster infrastructure layer of a cluster environment comprising a plurality of nodes automatically triggers at least one automated fencing operation integrated within the quorum service, to reliably maintain a node usability state of each node of the plurality of nodes indicating an availability of each node to control and access at least one shared resource of the cluster. The quorum service reports the node usability state of each node as a cluster health status to at least one distributed application within an application layer of the cluster environment, to provide a reliable cluster health status of the plurality of nodes to the at least one distributed application for a failover of said at least one shared resource from control by a failed node from among the plurality of nodes to another node from among the plurality of nodes. | 11-24-2011 |
20130132762 | AUTOMATED NODE FENCING INTEGRATED WITHIN A QUORUM SERVICE OF A CLUSTER INFRASTRUCTURE - A quorum service within a cluster infrastructure layer of a cluster environment comprising a plurality of nodes automatically triggers at least one automated fencing operation integrated within the quorum service, to reliably maintain a node usability state of each node of the plurality of nodes indicating an availability of each node to control and access at least one shared resource of the cluster. The quorum service reports the node usability state of each node as a cluster health status to at least one distributed application within an application layer of the cluster environment, to provide a reliable cluster health status of the plurality of nodes to the at least one distributed application for a failover of said at least one shared resource from control by a failed node from among the plurality of nodes to another node from among the plurality of nodes. | 05-23-2013 |
20140082409 | AUTOMATED NODE FENCING INTEGRATED WITHIN A QUORUM SERVICE OF A CLUSTER INFRASTRUCTURE - A quorum service detects liveness failures of at least two failed nodes in a domain of a cluster infrastructure layer of a cluster environment within a limited time frame and adds the at least two failed nodes to a list of nodes set to pending to be fenced by a group leader node. The quorum service determines whether the at least two failed nodes include the group leader node. The quorum service, responsive to the at least two failed nodes not including the group leader node, triggers the group leader node to trigger at least one fencing operation to fence the at least two failed nodes in the list of nodes. The quorum service, responsive to the at least two failed nodes including the group leader node, sets a new node as the group leader node and triggers the new node set as the group leader node to trigger the at least one fencing operation to fence the at least two failed nodes in the list of nodes. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert Matthew Gardner, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090198383 | LOCATION DETERMINATION OF POWER SYSTEM DISTURBANCES BASED ON FREQUENCY RESPONSES OF THE SYSTEM - A system for detecting and locating a disturbance event within a power grid includes a series of frequency disturbance recorders (FDRs) taking measurements in the power grid at dispersed points of the power grid, an information management system, configured to receive data from the series of FDRs and analyze the received data and a communications network interconnecting the series of FDRs and the information management system. The information management system is configured to examine orders and patterns of receipt of frequency changes at the FDRs in the data caused by the disturbance event and to triangulate a location of the disturbance event based on the orders and patterns of receipt of the frequency changes. Example methods of detection and location of disturbance events are also described. | 08-06-2009 |
Robert Wayne Gardner, Riverdale, UT US
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20110080812 | Full choice wake system - The full choice wake system is an improvement on the standard alarm clock that allows the user to choose from categories of sounds common of man and nature divided into the most comprehensible categories also including incorporated copyrighted material, with the device also allowing the user to choose different selections for different snooze hits, as well as choose the time interval in between. | 04-07-2011 |
Robin Pierce Gardner, Raleigh, NC US
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20090090505 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR DETERMINATION OF FRACTURE GEOMETRY IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS BASED ON IN-SITU NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS - A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model. | 04-09-2009 |
20110257948 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR DETERMINATION OF FRACTURE GEOMETRY IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS BASED ON IN-SITU NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS - A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model. | 10-20-2011 |
Ronald B. Gardner, Keota, OK US
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20110208977 | REMOVABLE DRIVE WITH DATA ENCRYPTION - A removable drive such as a USB drive or key is provided for connecting to computer devices to provide secure and portable data storage. The drive includes a drive manager adapted to be run by an operating system of the computer device. The drive manager receives a password, generates a random key based on the password, encrypts a user-selected data file in memory of the computer device using the key, and stores the encrypted file in the memory of the removable drive. The drive manager performs the encryption of the data file without corresponding encryption applications being previously loaded on the computer system. The drive manager may include an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cryptography algorithm. The drive manager generates a user interface that allows a user to enter passwords, select files for encryption and decryption, and create folders for storing the encrypted files on the removable drive. | 08-25-2011 |
20130262669 | DEVICE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MONITORING USE OF REMOVABLE MEDIA IN NETWORKED COMPUTERS - A device detection system for detecting use of removable media such as flash drives, portable storage, disks, and digital cameras in computers. From each monitored client, messages are sent by a client device detection application to a server application running on a central or administrator computer or node. The messages include relevant information for the client computer such as IP address, computer name, and user name along with the device. Generally, a message will be sent when the device is first detected such as when it is attached to the client computer or connected to a port and when the device is later changed such as when the device is removed, and detection is achieved by a function intercepting event messages in the operating system environment combined with a drive detector. The messages are stored in system memory so as to log the attachment or use of removable media. | 10-03-2013 |
20130332747 | REMOVABLE DRIVE WITH DATA ENCRYPTION - A removable drive such as a USB drive or key is provided for connecting to computer devices to provide secure and portable data storage. The drive includes a drive manager adapted to be run by an operating system of the computer device. The drive manager receives a password, generates a random key based on the password, encrypts a user-selected data file in memory of the computer device using the key, and stores the encrypted file in the memory of the removable drive. The drive manager performs the encryption of the data file without corresponding encryption applications being previously loaded on the computer system. The drive manager may include an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cryptography algorithm The drive manager generates a user interface that allows a user to enter passwords, select files for encryption and decryption, and create folders for storing the encrypted files on the removable drive. | 12-12-2013 |
Ryan Gardner, Niantic, CT US
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20100244586 | MULTI-GANG CAPACITIVE TOUCH SWITCH PLATE - An apparatus is provided and includes two or more sensor assemblies, each including a sensing unit at a front face thereof, and each being communicatively interconnected and power sharing, a cover plate, mounted adjacent to the front face of the sensor assemblies to entirely cover the sensing units, through which user commands are transmittable, and a wall box, onto which the sensor assemblies and the cover plate are mountable, including a housing in which a space is defined for housing of one or more devices, each device being controllable by the sensor assemblies in accordance with the user commands, and each device being disposed to fit within the space and to be in signal communication with at least one of the sensor assemblies. | 09-30-2010 |
20140062659 | INTERFACE ASSEMBLY - An interface component for insertion in a certain-sized connection box placed for another component such as a switch or other electrical mechanism. The interface component may bring in new capabilities plus maintain the capabilities of the removed component. The box need not be removed, or if the boxed is removed the structure or space encompassing the box need not be enlarged. Further, no new wiring is necessarily needed. This placement or substitution may be particularly applicable to rooms of hotels, motels, and other similar facilities. Neither time nor expense of redoing structure to hold a larger box or provide more space or wiring is needed. In many cases, there is not adequate space to add components for providing additional capabilities to a room. | 03-06-2014 |
20140190679 | CONTROL ASSEMBLY - A control component for insertion in a standard size connection box of a conventional component such as a switch or other electrical mechanism. The control component may have new capabilities plus maintain the capabilities of the conventional component. The connection box need not be removed, or if the box is removed then the structure or space encompassing the box need not be enlarged. Further, no new wiring for is necessarily needed for connecting the control component. This placement or substitution may be particularly applicable to many rooms of hotels, motels, and other facilities. Neither time nor expense of modifications to the connection box, wiring and/or the room is necessarily needed. In many cases, a room or space cannot necessarily be modified to add a larger or an additional component having additional capabilities, such as a component having an air quality controlled device for operating a ventilation fan in a room. | 07-10-2014 |
Sandra Gardner US
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20110087020 | PROCESS FOR MAKING ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE PIGMENT - Processes for making photosensitive organic pigments for use in imaging members, specifically processes for making a photosensitive phthalocyanine pigments having a specific crystal form, comprising dissolving the pigment in a mixture of a haloacetic acid and alkylene halide to form a solution, precipitating the pigment by adding the solution to a non-solvent system, the solution comprised of one or more organic solvents and a small amount of water, wherein the amount of water controls the crystal form of the pigment, followed by a treatment with a halobenzene to obtain a highly photosensitive second crystal form of the pigment. | 04-14-2011 |
Scott Gardner, Knoxville, TN US
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20100325861 | MULTI-LAYER TUBULAR CONDUIT - Methods and devices related to multi-layer tubular conduit are disclosed. The method of making the multi-layer tubular conduit includes providing a hermetically sealed metal tube, inserting a thermoplastic conduit within the tube, and surrounding the exterior of the tube with an overjacket. The multi-layer tubular conduit device includes three layers: a layer of thermaplastic conduit, a layer of hermetically sealed metal tube, and a layer of overjacket. The three layers are arranged coaxially such that they share a common central axis. The method of use includes installing a multi-layer tubular conduit device in a public or non-public environment. The multi-layer tubular conduit offers mechanical protection from harsh and/or hostile environments while still offering the flexibility of traditional conduit. | 12-30-2010 |
Shaunta Lesha Gardner, Lynwood, IL US
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20110220654 | TRASH CAN WITH AN ADJUSTABLE DRAFT COMPARTMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to garbage cans. More particularly, the present invention relates to a trash can with an adjustable opening liner storage compartment with a primary purpose of acting as a storage compartment for trash can liner replacements (e.g., trash bags). | 09-15-2011 |
Stephen R. Gardner, Tolland, CT US
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20100012751 | Laser Assisted Aiming System for Fluid Nozzles - A laser assisted aiming system for use in directing the flow of a nozzle discharging a fluid stream includes a laser module adapted to emit a light beam that is substantially concentric with the stream of fluid discharged from the discharge tip. | 01-21-2010 |
20120308323 | Multi-Nozzle Machine Tool Cooling System - Multiple fluid nozzles are mounted in a machine tool such that the cutting tool in the spindle is targeted with liquid or gas cutting fluid from multiple directions, providing better coverage and thereby more effectiveness. This provides more efficient and safer use of a machine tool by automating the aiming of fluids at a desired location. Multiple nozzles at respective multiple physical locations are preferably controlled by a single control unit, so they can be synchronized to maintain a common target point on a cutting tool, even if the nozzles are located asymmetrically or non-uniformly with respect to the spindle axis or target point. Preferably, modular nozzle assemblies can be configured for flexibility in mounting on the machine tool. | 12-06-2012 |
20140273750 | Programmable Coolant Nozzle System for Grinding - A programmable coolant nozzle system and method for grinding wheel machines. The system comprises a fluid manifold block that automatically or manually follows the wear of the grinding wheel, to position coolant jets tangential to the wheel surface throughout the life of the grinding wheel. The positioning is by an arcuate motion, through a parallelogram mechanism, to ensure that the coolant jets remain at the same angle to the grinding wheel surface throughout the entire range of motion. | 09-18-2014 |
Steven Gardner, Chapin, SC US
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20100106228 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF PHOTOTHERAPY FOR JAUNDICED INFANTS - A phototherapy device and method for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and related conditions. The device comprises a flexible material at least partially encasing flexible circuitry that allows the device to flex as an infant is positioned on it, while, also protecting the circuitry. The circuitry comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted within flexible circuitry, means for altering the duty cycle of the LEDs, and wiring to connect the circuitry to a power supply. The device further comprises a multilayer film that encases all of the circuitry, the flexible material, and LEDs to facilitate sterilization in both long-term or short-term use. | 04-29-2010 |
Steven M. Gardner, De Pere, WI US
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20100192403 | Energy-Efficient Yankee Dryer Hood System - A paper machine configured as a swing machine capable of producing both light and heavy grades providing a Yankee hood split into a wet end half and a dry end half, at least one hood half being a flex-hood half wherein the supply for that half is capable of being run with either combustion heat or recycled heat and is capable of either recirculating the exhaust from the hood or discharging it to the atmosphere. The heater for the flex-hood half comprises both a primary combustion heat source and an indirect heat source capable of extracting by-product heat from another operation. The exhaust system for the flex hood half is capable of being run in either a straight through mode or in a recirculating mode. | 08-05-2010 |
Stewart E. Gardner, Bristol, IN US
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20090218174 | Pop-up lift pedestal for a television - The lift pedestal is used to raise and lower a television or video monitor between a retracted storage position and an extended viewing position. The lift pedestal can be used as a stand alone support device or incorporated into cabinetry or a furniture enclosure. The lift pedestal includes a stationary back plate and an extensible support plate to which the television or video monitor is mounted. A pair of cabinetry drawer slides allow vertical translational movement of the support plate relative to the back plate between the retracted storage position and the extended viewing position. The drawer slides are mounted between angled sides of the back plate and support plate. The lift pedestal is actuated by a gas prop mounted to a third drawer slide. A cable and pulley operate in conjunction with the gas prop to increase the effective travel of the gas prop piston. | 09-03-2009 |
20110001032 | Pop-up lift pedestal for a television - The lift pedestal is used to raise and lower a television or video monitor between a retracted storage position and an extended viewing position. The lift pedestal can be used as a stand alone support device or incorporated into cabinetry or a furniture enclosure. The lift pedestal includes a stationary back plate and an extensible support plate to which the television or video monitor is mounted. A pair of cabinetry drawer slides allow vertical translational movement of the support plate relative to the back plate between the retracted storage position and the extended viewing position. The drawer slides are mounted between angled sides of the back plate and support plate. The lift pedestal is actuated by a gas prop mounted to a third drawer slide. A cable and pulley operate in conjunction with the gas prop to increase the effective travel of the gas prop piston. | 01-06-2011 |
20110156430 | Slide-out room actuator - The actuator uses reinforced polyurethane timing belts as a flexible rack member mounted to the slide-out room and a pinion assembly mounted at the top and bottom of the slide-out opening of the main compartment. A pair of timing belts are mounted at the corners of the slide-out room top and floor, each running longitudinally to the direction of the slide-out movement. Each pinion block includes a pinion and two idle rollers. The timing belts pass through the drive block being trained around the pinion between two idle rollers in a serpentine fashion. A reversible electric motor, which is operatively connected to all four pinion blocks, simultaneously turns the pinions to propel the timing belts through the pinion blocks thereby extending and retracting the slide-out room through the slide-out opening. | 06-30-2011 |
Susanne Gardner, Atlanta, GA US
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20090311381 | BEVERAGES COMPOSED OF WINE COMPONENTS - Described herein are beverages having a natural additive composed of one or more components derived from wine. In certain aspects, the beverages composed of one or more components derived from defortified wine have optional other additives. Components derived from defortified wine can be used to supplement an existing beverage or used to form a new beverage. | 12-17-2009 |
Timothy J. Gardner, St. Charles, IL US
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20090114551 | REUSABLE PACKAGE BILLBOARD - This invention relates to a reusable billboard applied to a plurality of containers in a manner that permits reuse and recycling of the most substantial and visible part of a package of containers. | 05-07-2009 |
William C. Gardner, Rock Hill, SC US
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20090278414 | Electric Machine Having Electrically Conductive Member and Associated Insulation Assembly and Related Methods - An electric machine includes a shaft and a rotor carried by the shaft and having a rotor body, a plurality of rotor windings carried by the rotor body, and a retaining ring surrounding the rotor windings adjacent an end of the rotor body. An electrically conductive stud extends radially outwardly from the shaft adjacent the end of the rotor body. An electrically conductive member includes a first end section coupled to the electrically conductive stud and having a loop shape, a second end section coupled to a corresponding one of the rotor windings, and an intermediate section between the first and second end sections. An insulation assembly is between the shaft and the retaining ring and surrounding the intermediate section to define at least one gap with adjacent portions thereof. | 11-12-2009 |
20100299913 | ROTOR POLE CROSSOVER CONNECTION - A rotor pole crossover connection joint for use in a rotating electrical machine is disclosed. The connection joint integrally couples a bottom rotor coil strap to a rotor pole crossover connector with a single piece connector that reduces, distributes or otherwise tolerates stress concentrations in the connector. A corresponding method of forming a rotor pole crossover connection and a rotor assembly including a rotor pole crossover connection joint are also disclosed | 12-02-2010 |
William G. Gardner, Durham, NC US
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20110154822 | MICRO-SCALE ENGINES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING POWER - Heat engines suitable for large-scale or micro-scale fabrication supply power from a power turbine. The power turbine is driven in part by an ejector in which a working fluid is utilized as a motive flow. Fuel utilized for combustion may also be utilized as a phase-changing working fluid and as the motive flow driving the ejector. Heat exchangers particularly suitable for micro-scale implementation are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
William P. Gardner, Appleton, WI US
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20110315734 | BELT HANGER FOR HELMETS - Disclosed herein is a belt hanger including a belt hanging member including a body formed in a C shape, an inner latching protrusion formed below an opened end of the body, outer latching protrusions tapered downward and formed at the upper portion of the external surface of the body, and hinge spring prop insertion holes formed at the lower portion of the external surface of the body, a helmet hanging member including a hinge spring prop insertion hole formed at the lower end thereof, a body rotated about the hinge spring prop insertion hole, a bent part formed at the central position of the body, and an upper protruding part formed at the upper end of the body, bent in the outward direction and protruding, and a hinge spring prop provided with the surface on which a hinge spring is wound and inserted into the hinge spring prop insertion holes. | 12-29-2011 |