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Andrew M. Minor, El Cerrito, CA US
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20100320171 | LASER-ASSISTED NANOMATERIAL DEPOSITION, NANOMANUFACTURING, IN SITU MONITORING AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - Laser-assisted apparatus and methods for performing nanoscale material processing, including nanodeposition of materials, can be controlled very precisely to yield both simple and complex structures with sizes less than 100 nm. Optical or thermal energy in the near field of a photon (laser) pulse is used to fabricate submicron and nanometer structures on a substrate. A wide variety of laser material processing techniques can be adapted for use including, subtractive (e.g., ablation, machining or chemical etching), additive (e.g., chemical vapor deposition, selective self-assembly), and modification (e.g., phase transformation, doping) processes. Additionally, the apparatus can be integrated into imaging instruments, such as SEM and TEM, to allow for real-time imaging of the material processing. | 12-23-2010 |
Brandon Minor, Boulder, CO US
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20150363970 | Model and Sizing Information from Smartphone Acquired Image Sequences - A method for providing a model file to a user. The user acquires a plurality of images using a device, such as a smart phone, with at least a monocular image capture device. The plurality of images are then processed to provide the user with a model file. The model file is created by a minimization of an energy which is done using a primal-dual hybrid gradient. The model file may be used in a printer capable of printing in three dimensions. The user is either charged a fee for uploading the plurality of images, downloading the model file, or both. | 12-17-2015 |
Bryan C. Minor, Conway, AR US
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20150049188 | SELF-CALIBRATING MULTI-CAMERA ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A portable vehicle alignment system is provided having two base tower assemblies, each having a pedestal, a columnar tower removably attachable to the top of the pedestal, and a camera pod movable along a length of the tower; and a data processor with a wireless communication device for processing image data from the camera pods. Each camera pod includes a camera for capturing image data of a target mounted on a vehicle, and a communication device for wirelessly communicating with the data processor. One pod has a calibration target and the other pod has a calibration camera for capturing images of the calibration target. The pedestals each have a manually-operated clamp for removably fixedly attaching the tower to the pedestal in one of a plurality of positions such that the orientation of the camera pod to the pedestal is angularly adjustable, allowing horizontal rotation of the camera pod. | 02-19-2015 |
Bryan Michael Minor, Mount Vernon, WA US
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20080288328 | CONTENT ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A content targeted advertising performance optimization system and method are provided herein. | 11-20-2008 |
20100260420 | VARIABLE GLYPH SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automatic word segmentation and glyph variation system and method are provided herein. | 10-14-2010 |
20130251263 | VARIABLE GLYPH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Using methods, computer-readable storage media, and apparatuses for computer-implemented processing, a passage of text may be variably rendered. For each glyph in the passage of text, a glyph representation is varied according to a geometric transformation that was determined from statistical measurements of at least one geometric property from an ensemble of representations of the current glyph. Each varied glyph representation is included in renderable output data, such that when the passage of text is rendered to an output device, a given rendered representation of a given glyph subtly differs from other rendered representations of the given glyph. | 09-26-2013 |
20150161662 | System and Method for Directing Online Advertising Across Multiple Channels - In the present approach, a master computing system directs slave computing systems in the purchasing of advertising within one or more online advertising channels by building a set of models for predicting the outcome of advertising purchases based on data received from the advertising channels, evaluating those models to determine which one(s) to use, allocating an advertiser's budget across the slave systems and channels for a given time period, and adjusting those allocations during the time period based on performance results received from the slave systems. In turn, the slave systems attempt to purchase advertisements within their channels based on their allocation and adjustments and report performance results back to the master system. | 06-11-2015 |
Charles Minor, Kingston, MA US
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20090275556 | Aryl sulfonamides useful as inhibitors of chemokine receptor activity - The present invention provides compounds of general formula I: | 11-05-2009 |
Christian P. Minor, Potomac, MD US
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20100076920 | Data Fusion Framework for Wide-Area Assessment of Buried Unexploded Ordnance - A data fusion framework is provided for wide-area assessments of unexploded ordnance. One or more wide-area survey data sources representing assessments of geographic sites that may contain unexploded ordnance (UXO) can be analyzed by a data source module as part of the data fusion framework. The data sources can include a geographic registration and a degree of belief and the data source module can register the data sources to a common map grid. A feature layer module can extract a plurality of feature layers from the wide-area survey data sources. A feature map module can generate a plurality of feature maps for each of the plurality of feature layers based on the degree of belief. Finally, a data fusion module can combine the plurality of feature maps and generate a plurality of output maps. This output maps can then be used by UXO site managers to support decisions regarding remediation efforts. | 03-25-2010 |
20110304728 | Video-Enhanced Optical Detector - The document describes a method of transforming available live video output from a camera into a format compatible for combination with existing single element detectors operating at various spectral bands to achieve improved performance for non-imaging, optical event detectors, especially for optical flame detectors. The method can utilize data that is becoming increasingly available because of the expanding deployment of surveillance cameras that are prevalent in many sensing and security devices and systems. Augmenting output from established OFD sensors with the data stream converted from the video output and incorporating viable algorithms can yield a detection method with improved performance with respect to both sensitivity and selectivity without requiring additional hardware deployment. | 12-15-2011 |
Daniel Minor, Cadillac, MI US
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20160050854 | MOVABLE HEAT APPLICATOR FOR PROVIDING THERMOTHERAPY TO TREES - A movable heat applicator is provided that is configured to treat a citrus tree for a bacterial disease. The heat applicator includes a heat containment structure that at least partially enclose a citrus tree. A steam generator adapted to produce steam is provided to release steam at a desired pressure and temperature for treating the citrus tree. A steam dispenser is connected to the steam generator and may be arranged in the interior of the heat containment structure at a positioned to dispense steam below branches of the citrus tree. The steam is dispensed into the heat containment structure to create a steam heated treatment environment to treat the bacterial disease. The movable heat applicator may also include a chassis coupled with the heat containment structure and a drivetrain that supports the chassis over a ground surface for moving the containment structure. | 02-25-2016 |
Danny R. Minor, Decatur, AL US
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20080284265 | Water-resistant electric motor - A water-resistant electric motor includes a housing for receiving an electric motor armature therein and an end cap for closing an open end of the housing. The housing includes a drive shaft aperture within a cylindrical recess that receives a journal bearing and a ring seal. The end cap includes a wire access hole for receiving power supply wires. Surrounding the wire access hole is a ridge with cut-outs. A wire cover plate is seated on top of the ridge and includes cut-outs that correspond to the cut-outs in the ridge so that the power supply wires are accommodated therein when the cover plate is secured to the ridge. The wire access hole includes a grommet to seal the hole. | 11-20-2008 |
20150290972 | Wheel Lift and Transport Device - A device for lifting, supporting and moving large vehicle wheels allows a single person to install and remove wheels. The device has a U-shaped frame with two opposed straight sides connected by a jack side of the frame. Lift arms rotatably affixed to the opposed straight sides have rotatable rollers that contact the vehicle wheel. The lift arms are connected to a jack via chains that translate vertical motion from the jack to raise the lift arms, and thus raise the vehicle wheel. The rollers allow a user to rotate the vehicle wheel to position it for reinstallation onto the vehicle. A stabilizer bar rotatably affixed to the frame contacts the vehicle lift to stabilize the wheel during use of the device. | 10-15-2015 |
David J. Minor, Elkton, MD US
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20150079865 | Conformable Microporous Fiber and Woven Fabrics Containing Same - Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) monofilament fibers and woven fabrics formed from the ePTFE fibers are provided. The ePTFE fibers have a substantially rectangular configuration, a density less than about 1.0 g/cc, and an aspect ratio greater than 15. Additionally, the ePTFE fibers are microporous and have a node and fibril structure. The ePTFE fiber may be woven into a fabric without first twisting the fiber. A polymer membrane and/or a textile may be laminated to the woven fabric to produce a laminated article. The ePTFE woven fabric simultaneously possesses high moisture vapor transmission (highly breathable) and high water entry pressure (water resistant). The woven fabric is quiet, soft, and drapable, making it especially suitable for use in garments, gloves and footwear applications. Treatments may be provided to the surface of the ePTFE fiber and/or the woven fabric to impart one or more desired functionality, such as, for example, oleophobicity. | 03-19-2015 |
20150361599 | Woven Fabrics Containing Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Fibers - Woven and knit fabrics containing expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) fibers and at least one other fiber are provided. The ePTFE fiber may be woven or knit as a single, non-twisted fiber, as part of a multifilament fiber, or may be twisted or braided with another fiber. The ePTFE fiber, whether alone or in combination with a weave fiber(s), may be utilized in either the warp and/or the weft direction. The woven and knit fabrics are concurrently breathable, lightweight, durable, drapable, and fast drying. The ePTFE fibers have a substantially rectangular configuration. In some embodiments, the woven or knit fabric is flame resistant. In addition, the woven and knit fabrics are quiet, soft, and drapable. Treatments may be provided to the surface of the ePTFE fiber and/or the fabrics to impart one or more desired functionality, such as, for example, oleophobicity, anti-microbial, contamination resistance, or UV stability. | 12-17-2015 |
D. Michael Minor, Lynchburg, VA US
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20130272483 | LOWER END PLUG WITH TEMPERATURE REDUCTION DEVICE AND NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ROD INCLUDING SAME - A pedestal plug is sized to fit into a cladding of a nuclear fuel rod. A lower end plug is sized and shaped to plug the lower end of the nuclear fuel rod. One of the pedestal plug and the lower end plug includes a protrusion and the other of the pedestal plug and the lower end plug includes a hollow region into which the protrusion fits. In one embodiment the pedestal plug is a hollow cylindrical pedestal plug and the protrusion is disposed on the lower end plug. The protrusion disposed on the lower end plug suitably press fits into the hollow cylindrical pedestal plug. In a method of assembling a fuel rod of a nuclear reactor, the pedestal plug and the lower end plug are press fit together, and after the press fitting the lower end plug is welded to a cladding of the fuel rod with the pedestal plug disposed inside the cladding. | 10-17-2013 |
Eric J. Minor, Lake Villa, IL US
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20090117258 | Method of neutralizing a stain on a surface - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 05-07-2009 |
20100001992 | SURFACE DESIGN TOOLS - A method of designing a consumer-selected surface includes the steps of displaying a representation of a surface, displaying one or more patterns that may be applied to the representation of the surface, and receiving a selection from a user of a pattern selected from the one or more patterns. The method also includes the steps of allowing the user to locate on the selected pattern at a position on the representation of the surface, the position being independent of a size or shape of the selected pattern, and allowing the user to modify the positioned pattern by altering at least one characteristic thereof to develop a modified representation of the surface. Further, the method includes the steps of generating a three-dimensional view of a room that includes a rendering of the modified representation of the surface and providing the generated three-dimensional view to the user. | 01-07-2010 |
20100252194 | COMPOSITION FOR APPLICATION TO A SURFACE - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 10-07-2010 |
20110038826 | COMPOSITION FOR APPLICATION TO A SURFACE - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 02-17-2011 |
20110097506 | DEVICES FOR APPLYING A COLORANT TO A SURFACE - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 04-28-2011 |
20130337239 | DESIGN DEVICES FOR APPLYING A COLORANT TO A SURFACE - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 12-19-2013 |
Eric N. Minor, New Park, PA US
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20120192563 | Heat Recovery System Series Arrangements - The present disclosure is directed to heat recovery systems that employ two or more organic Rankine cycle (ORC) units disposed in series. According to certain embodiments, each ORC unit includes an evaporator that heats an organic working fluid, a turbine generator set that expands the working fluid to generate electricity, a condenser that cools the working fluid, and a pump that returns the working fluid to the evaporator. The heating fluid is directed through each evaporator to heat the working fluid circulating within each ORC unit, and the cooling fluid is directed through each condenser to cool the working fluid circulating within each ORC unit. The heating fluid and the cooling fluid flow through the ORC units in series in the same or opposite directions. | 08-02-2012 |
Erik Minor, Caldwell, NJ US
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20130054429 | System and Method for Administering Deposit Accounts - Disclosed are systems, methods and computer program products for managing deposit accounts. A computer-based system allocates depositor funds among a plurality of FDIC-insured deposit accounts held in a plurality of deposit institutions, such as savings banks. The system establishes a deposit limit for each deposit institution to ensure that accounts always remains under the FDIC insurance limit and stabilizes the deposit base by facilitating movement of funds to and from participating deposit institutions through a trust account at a custodian institution. The system also automatically reconciles all balances and account activity on a daily basis to assure proper allocation of interest payments and bank fees. The system also performs a fully automated daily allocation process which provides detailed instruction to the custodian institution for the execution of cash allocation among the plurality of deposit institutions to ensure that all deposit accounts always remains under the FDIC insurance limit. | 02-28-2013 |
20130159152 | Systems and Methods for Administering Deposit Accounts - Disclosed are systems, methods and computer program products for managing deposit accounts. A computer-based account management system allocates depositor funds among a plurality of FDIC-insured deposit accounts held in a plurality of deposit institutions, such as savings banks. The deposit accounts are preferably non-interest-bearing transaction accounts typically used for payroll and other operating expenses. The account management system establishes a deposit limit for each deposit institution to ensure that an individual's deposits at any deposit institution remains below the FDIC insurance limit. The system also stabilizes the deposit base by facilitating movement of funds to and from participating deposit institutions. The system automatically reconciles all balances and account activity on a daily basis and performs an automated daily allocation process to allocate deposits among the participating deposit institutions. The allocation process is performed in an unbiased manner using an equal, random, pro rata or first-come, first-served allocation. | 06-20-2013 |
Gary Minor, Temecula, CA US
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20120131741 | Combinable and Interchangeable Water Features - Combinable and interchangeable water features used on a standard universal mounting system to create the desired color, style, jet, directional flow, filter, light, return fittings, or other water feature for a pool or spa. Some water features include removably attached and rotatable male receptor and female receiver connections to create a variety of water effects. | 05-31-2012 |
Halsey Mclean Minor, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20150332256 | System and Method for Converting Cryptocurrency to Virtual Assets Whose Value is Substantiated by a Reserve of Assets - A computer-based system converts cryptocurrency into a virtual asset. The system includes a user account database server configured to store data of a plurality of user accounts. The stored data pertains to each user account and indicates an accounting of obligations of the system to the user. The system also includes a cryptocurrency account server configured to receive, from a networked device of a user, a transfer of crypto currency, from an external cryptocurrency account. In response to receipt of such a transfer, the cryptocurrency account server is configured to update the data pertaining to the obligations of the system to the user. The system also includes a user interface server configured to receive a request from the user for conversion of cryptocurrency to an asset. In response to receipt of the request, the system updates the data pertaining to the user account of the user. | 11-19-2015 |
Harry J. Minor, Cortland, OH US
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20080214049 | Shielded electric cable assembly and method - A shielded electric cable assembly comprises a shielded electric cable and a shield terminal. The shield terminal comprises an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule is disposed between an inner insulation jacket of shielded electric cable and an exposed end portion of a conductive layer surrounding the inner insulation jacket. The outer ferrule is crimped about the exposed end portion of the woven metal shield to clamp exposed end portion of the conductive layer between the inner ferrule and the outer ferrule. The material of the outer ferrule is harder than the material of the inner ferrule so that crimped outer ferrule interlocks with the inner ferrule in the longitudinal direction. | 09-04-2008 |
James Craig Minor, Niwot, CO US
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20150370186 | Toner Formulations for Controlling Wax Dispersion and Domain Size - Wax dispersion and domain size can be effectively controlled by incorporating a small amount of a hybrid resin binder and or a wax compatibilizer in the toner formulation. Such toners show smaller wax domain size and improved fusing offset window, fusegrade and filming resistance, and therefore improved print quality and reliability. The hybrid resin contains a polyester unit via condensation reaction and a vinyl-based polymer unit via radical polymerization. The hybrid resin is highly compatible with the polyester resin binder, and at same time, can well accommodate low molecular weight polyolefin waxes in the vinyl polymer entity enabling a desirable smaller wax domain size. The wax compatibilizer is a thermoplastic styrenic block copolymer. | 12-24-2015 |
James M. Minor, Newark, DE US
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20080306770 | Systems and methods for disease control and management - Methods, computer-readable media, and systems for providing disease management. In one implementation, a system develops a treatment recommendation for a patient based on patient data. The system may receive patient data, execute a basic model of the physiological system of the patient to generate a modified model for the patient based on the patient data, perform a statistical analysis of the patient data to detect data excursions of the parameter values; use the modified model to determine factors causing the data excursions; and use the model to develop a treatment recommendation to ameliorate negative effects of the disease. | 12-11-2008 |
20090149342 | Method for reduction of nonspecific binding in nucleic acid assays, nucleic acid synthesis and multiplex amplification reactions - The methods of the present invention described herein may be carried out to reduce unintended binding of probes to target and/or template nucleic acids, to increase the accuracy and efficiency in nucleic acid assays, nucleic acid synthesis and multiplex amplification reactions. | 06-11-2009 |
20130311102 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING CHRONIC GLYCEMIA - Computer apparatus, non-transitory computer readable media and methods for receiving daily vectors of measured blood glucose level values ordered by daily-defined time points over multiple days distributed over a predefined time period; calculating a vector average; calculating a chronic glycemia value based on the vector average modified by a universal term based on the centroid of an attractor basin; receiving subsequent daily vectors of blood glucose level values measured at subsequent defined time points after the predefined time period; calculating an updated vector average; calculating a subsequent chronic glycemia value based on the updated vector average modified by the universal term based on the centroid of the attractor basin estimated from the orbit; and outputting the chronic glycemia value and subsequent chronic glycemia value. | 11-21-2013 |
20150310178 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING ACUTE GLYCEMIA - Devices, systems and methods for monitoring glycemic levels in a patient, by calculate a plurality of blood glucose values from a plurality of blood samples taken, calculating a quantile of the blood glucose values taken over a period of days; and creating a Lorenz plot for the blood glucose values in the quantile. | 10-29-2015 |
Jeffrey Wayne Minor, Lake Orion, MI US
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20100201676 | Multi-purpose periscope with display and overlay capabilities - A periscope that is switchable between the normal optical view of the outside, a display view, and an overlay view in which the outside view and display view are combined. The switching element is an electronically switchable mirror with primarily reflective, primarily transparent, and intermediate states, depending on the application of electrical potentials. | 08-12-2010 |
20100202036 | Multi-purpose periscope with display and overlay capabilities - A periscope that is switchable between the normal optical view of the outside, a display view, and an overlay view in which the outside view and display view are combined. The switching element is an electronically switchable mirror with primarily reflective, primarily transparent, and intermediate states, depending on the application of electrical potentials. | 08-12-2010 |
20110026090 | Multi-purpose periscope with display and overlay capabilities - A collimated periscope that is switchable between a normal optical view of the outside, a display view, and an overlay view in which the outside view and display view are combined. The switching element is an electronically switchable mirror with primarily reflective, primarily transparent, and intermediate states, depending on the application of electrical potentials. | 02-03-2011 |
John Minor, Strafford, MO US
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20090134173 | Baffle System for a Vessel - A vessel has an annular upstanding wall and a bottom that together define an inner shell adapted to hold a vessel media. A baffle system is disposed in an interior of the inner shell and comprises a plurality of baffle portions each being generally an elongate planar member with a length edge and a width edge, and a tab projecting from the length edge. Each of the baffle portions is mounted to the upstanding wall at their respective tab with one of the baffle portion above the second baffle portion and a space therebetween. | 05-28-2009 |
John Billy Minor, Odessa, TX US
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20140213307 | Method of Validating Cellular Carrier Records Accuracy - A method of validating cellular device location record accuracy is intended to validate and refine cellular carrier records accuracy for investigation and litigation purposes. Records provided by a cellular carrier and other information are analyzed to validate or refine a possible and/or estimated location of a specified cellular device during a specified time frame. More specifically, the location of a specified radio communications transceiver cell site is verified, a nominal cellular wireless signal coverage map is produced, and various pieces of information regarding potential service disruptions during the specified time frame are analyzed in order to produce a more accurate coverage map during the specified time frame for the purpose of quantitatively defining probable or potential locations for the specified cellular device. | 07-31-2014 |
John M. Minor, Ameila, OH US
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20120131762 | Leaf blower - The invention is a leaf blower with a handle extended from the rear opposite the exhaust blower pipe. The exhaust pipe has a turned down blower orifice extender. The leaf blower has an air inlet on the upper surface. Various handgrips which operate with the extended handle aids the movement of the blower pipe. The leaf blower may be held at the operators side or attached with various devices to a belt or neck harness with hooks or pommels on the extended handle. | 05-31-2012 |
John Paul Minor, Brick, NJ US
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20110258122 | PAYMENT SYSTEM TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS - Disclosed herein are systems and method for facilitating transactions between a merchant-partner and a customer. In general, the systems and methods include: (a) staging a transaction between the merchant-partner and the customer; (b) tokenizing the transaction by linking one or more transaction instructions to a token ID; (c) providing the customer with the token ID, wherein the customer can then present the token ID and a payment to a point-of-sale terminal; (d) receiving confirmation that the customer has presented, to a point-of-sale terminal, the token ID and a payment in accordance with the one or more transaction instructions; (e) notifying the merchant-partner that the customer provided the payment to the point-of-sale terminal; and (f) settling the transaction between the point-of-sale terminal and the merchant-partner. | 10-20-2011 |
20120066081 | PAYMENT SYSTEM TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS - Disclosed herein are systems and method for facilitating transactions between a merchant-partner and a customer. In general, the systems and methods include: (a) staging a transaction between the merchant-partner and the customer; (b) tokenizing the transaction by linking one or more transaction instructions to a token ID; (c) providing the customer with the token ID, wherein the customer can then present the token ID and a payment to a point-of-sale terminal; (d) receiving confirmation that the customer has presented, to a point-of-sale terminal, the token ID and a payment in accordance with the one or more transaction instructions; (e) notifying the merchant-partner that the customer provided the payment to the point-of-sale terminal; and (f) settling the transaction between the point-of-sale terminal and the merchant-partner. | 03-15-2012 |
20130006785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE SETTLEMENT OF A TRANSACTION - Disclosed herein are systems and method for facilitating transactions between a merchant-partner and an end-user (e.g., a customer of the merchant-partner). More specifically, presented herein are systems and methods for settling a transaction between a point-of-sale terminal and a merchant-partner, wherein the point-of-sale terminal receives presentment of a payment for the merchant-partner from an end-user. | 01-03-2013 |
20130041729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE RETAIL PROMOTIONS - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating retail promotions. The systems and methods disclosed generally include: (a) defining terms of a retail promotion; (b) identifying whether a consumer has acted in accordance with the terms of the retail promotion; and (c) authorizing a tender presented by the consumer, based on whether the consumer has acted in accordance with the terms of the retail promotion. The disclosed systems and methods have wide ranging applicability, including (non-exclusively): (1) allowing a brand company to initiate localized promotions at a point-of-sale retailer; (2) allowing a point-of-sale retailer to initiate localized promotions; and/or (3) allowing a point-of-sale retailer to build a customer database and build customer loyalty, without having to make significant changes to their point-of-sale terminal infrastructure. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041741 | System and Method to Facilitate Retail Promotions - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating retail promotions. The systems and methods disclosed generally include: (a) defining terms of a retail promotion; (b) identifying whether a consumer has acted in accordance with the terms of the retail promotion; and (c) authorizing a tender presented by the consumer, based on whether the consumer has acted in accordance with the terms of the retail promotion. The disclosed systems and methods have wide ranging applicability, including (non-exclusively): (1) allowing a brand company to initiate localized promotions at a point-of-sale retailer; (2) allowing a point-of-sale retailer to initiate localized promotions; and/or (3) allowing a point-of-sale retailer to build a customer database and build customer loyalty, without having to make significant changes to their point-of-sale terminal infrastructure. | 02-14-2013 |
20130144734 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEM USING PRE-FUNDED ESCROW - Disclosed herein are systems and method for facilitating money transfer transactions between a sender and a recipient. In general, the systems and methods include: (a) a point-of-service terminal (POS) receiving an initiation payment from a sender; (b) a pre-funded account that receives replenish payments from the POS; (c) a money transmitter terminal that receives a funding payment from the pre-funded account, and provides a fulfillment payment to a recipient; and (d) a centralized service provider linking the POS, the pre-funded account, and the money transmitter. In operation, the centralized service provider (1) receives presentment data, from the POS, indicating that the sender has provided the initiation payment at the POS, (2) provides a computerized notification to the money transmitter, instructing the money transmitter to provide the fulfillment payment to the recipient, and (3) facilitates the replenishment of the pre-funded account. | 06-06-2013 |
20130317923 | System and Method for Facilitating Cash Payment Transactions Using a Mobile Device - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating transactions between a merchant-partner and an end-user. In one embodiment, a service provider: (a) stages a transaction between a merchant and a consumer; (b) creates a transaction-specific unique reference locator (URL) linked to a transaction-specific web page; and (c) sends the transaction-specific URL to the consumer's mobile device. Whereupon the consumer clicks on the transaction specific URL on their mobile device, the service provider displays a token ID on the transaction-specific web page. The token ID is linked to the staged transaction and is used to initiate data communication between a point-of-sale (POS) terminal and the service provider's processing unit. The service provider can then: receive confirmation that the consumer has presented the token ID and a payment to the POS terminal; display a transaction receipt on the transaction-specific web page; and/or notify the merchant that the consumer has provided the payment. | 11-28-2013 |
20140012690 | Systems and Methods for Facilitating Cash-Based Transactions - Disclosed herein are systems and method for facilitating transactions between a merchant-partner and an end-user (e.g., a customer of the merchant-partner). More specifically, presented herein are pricing systems and methods for establishing and staging transactions between a point-of-sale terminal, one or more merchant-partners, and a service provider. | 01-09-2014 |
John Paul Minor, Freehold, NJ US
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20140297441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BARCODE TRANSLATION - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for converting barcodes to facilitate fast and convenient payments. In one embodiment, the systems and methods are for imaging a first barcode having a first barcode format; determining a second barcode format used at a point-of-service; converting the first barcode to a second barcode in the second format; and generating an image of the second barcode. In another embodiment, a service provider barcode-conversion system receives with a communications interface an image of a first barcode having a first barcode format from a customer; determines with a processor a second barcode format used at a point-of-service; generates with the processor an image of a second barcode in the second barcode format; generates with the processor a link between the first barcode and the second barcode; stores in memory the first barcode, the second barcode, and the link between the first barcode and second barcode; and transmits with the communications interface the image of the second barcode to the customer. | 10-02-2014 |
Katie Minor, Saint Paul, MN US
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20100196900 | METHOD OF DETECTING CANINE EXERCISE-INDUCED COLLAPSE - The present invention relates to diagnosing Canine Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC). | 08-05-2010 |
Kenneth Hal Minor, Brighton, CO US
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20120157976 | METHODS FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND COMPOSITIONS AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - The present invention generally relates to methods, compositions and materials for treatment of and promotion of neurological functional recovery from neurological conditions including central nervous system injuries and/or diseases. | 06-21-2012 |
Kenneth Hal Minor, Birghton, CO US
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20150250859 | METHODS FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND COMPOSITIONS AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - The present invention generally relates to methods, compositions and materials for treatment of and promotion of neurological functional recovery from neurological conditions including central nervous system injuries and/or diseases. | 09-10-2015 |
Mark A. Minor, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100292943 | State Estimator for Rejecting Noise and Tracking and Updating Bias in Inertial Sensors and Associated Methods - A method and system for tracking and updating bias in an inertial sensor by determining a maximum bias drift and a noise band for a sensor, determining a prior bias value of the sensor, and measuring a current bias value of the sensor. The method and system can further include calculating a bias difference between the prior bias value and the current bias value, and updating the prior bias value with the current bias value if the current bias value is within the noise band and the bias difference is less than or equal to the maximum bias drift. | 11-18-2010 |
20120203487 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATION OF AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL TRACKING OF INTERMITTENT MOTION WITH AN INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - Generally, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and methods for tracking intermittent motion. Such systems can be used to calibrate inertial measurement units (IMUs), which can be used to obtain acceleration, linear and angular velocities, orientation, and position of a moving body. Such systems also can be used to account and compensate for errors and imperfections present in an IMU prior to and during operation. | 08-09-2012 |
Michael Minor, Arlington, TX US
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20090266446 | NICKEL BRAZE ALLOY COMPOSITION - A nickel braze alloy composition includes a blend of a first nickel alloy and a second nickel alloy. The first nickel alloy includes about 4.75 wt %-10.5 wt % of chromium, about 5.5 wt %-6.7 wt % of aluminum, up to about 13 wt % cobalt, about 3.75 wt %-9.0 wt % of tantalum, about 1.3 wt %-2.25 wt % of molybdenum, about 3.0 wt %-6.8 wt % of tungsten, about 2.6 wt %-3.25 wt % of rhenium, up to about 0.02 wt % of boron, about 0.05 wt %-2.0 wt % of hafnium, up to about 0.14 wt % of carbon, up to about 0.35 wt % of zirconium, and a balance of nickel. The second nickel alloy includes about 21.25 wt %-22.75 wt % of chromium, about 5.7 wt %-6.3 wt % of aluminum, about 11.5 wt %-12.5 wt % of cobalt, about 5.7 wt %-6.3 wt % of silicon, boron in an amount no greater than 1.0 wt %, and a balance of nickel. | 10-29-2009 |
20100050408 | Preforms and Related Methods for Repairing Abradable Seals of Gas Turbine Engines - Methods for repairing abradable seals of gas turbine engines include providing an abradable seal component of a gas turbine engine, the seal component having a structural substrate; providing a first preform to restore the structural substrate; and providing a second preform to form an abradable layer of the component. Preforms include a multilayer stack having a first layer and a second layer. | 03-04-2010 |
20100136296 | Densification of coating using laser peening - A method of treating a coating includes the steps of providing the coating on a substrate and laser peening the coating. The laser peening consolidates the coating to reduce porosity and permits uniform consolidation in corners and tight spaces on articles such as gas turbine engine components. | 06-03-2010 |
20100151230 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING FATIGUE DEBIT OF A COATED ARTICLE - A process for controlling fatigue debit when coating an article includes the steps of: cleaning at least one surface of an article including a structural material; depositing a bond coat material upon at least one cleaned surface of the article to form a bond coat layer substantially free of the structural material; depositing an oxidation resistant material in the presence of an activator upon the bond coat layer at a temperature range from about 1,775° F. (968° C.) to about 1,825° F. (996° C.) to form an additive layer substantially free of the structural material; and wherein the bond coat layer and the additive layer together form a thin film, oxidation resistant coating having a thickness of at least about 0.5 mils. | 06-17-2010 |
20100189555 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOILS WITH PROTECTIVE COATING - A method of processing turbine airfoils includes depositing a protective coating on first and second turbine airfoils, and bonding the first and second turbine airfoils together after the deposition such that there is an open throat between the first and second turbine airfoil and at least portions of surfaces in the open throat are coated with the protective coating. | 07-29-2010 |
20100196193 | NICKEL BRAZE ALLOY COMPOSITION - An alloy composition includes a blend of a first alloy and a second alloy, the first alloy having a first composition including about 17 wt %-25 wt % of chromium, about 6 wt %-12.5 wt % of aluminum, about 18 wt %-22 wt % of cobalt, up to 4 wt % of tantalum, up to about 8 wt % of tungsten, up to about 0.4 wt % of silicon, about 0.25 wt %-1 wt % of hafnium, about 0.1 wt %-1 wt % of yttrium, and a balance of nickel, and the second alloy having a second composition including about 21.25 wt %-22.75 wt % of chromium, about 5.7 wt %-6.3 wt % of aluminum, about 11.5 wt %-12.5 wt % of cobalt, about 5.7 wt %-6.3 wt % of silicon, boron in an amount no greater than 1.0 wt %, and a balance of nickel. | 08-05-2010 |
20100297472 | OXIDATION-CORROSION RESISTANT COATING - A metallic coating for protecting a substrate from high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion environments comprising about 2.5 to about 13.5 wt. % cobalt, about 12 to about 27 wt. % chromium, about 5 to about 7 wt. % aluminum, about 0.0 to about 1.0 wt. % yttrium, about 0.0 to about 1.0 wt. % hafnium, about 1.0 to about 3.0 wt. % silicon, about 0.0 to about 4.5 wt. % tantalum, about 0.0 to about 6.5 wt. % tungsten, about 0.0 to about 2.0 wt. % rhenium, about 0.0 to about 1.0 wt. % molybdenum and the balance nickel. | 11-25-2010 |
20110117385 | METHOD OF REPAIR ON NICKEL BASED HPT SHROUDS - A method of repairing an abradable, nickel single crystal material having an abraded surface area by applying a diffusion layer to the abraded surface area comprising a nickel-based alloy having a quantity of an additional element selected from silicon and boron; and also applying an abradable layer to the material comprising a cobalt-based alloy to restore the abraded surface area. | 05-19-2011 |
20120308427 | NICKEL BRAZE ALLOY COMPOSITION - An alloy composition includes a blend of a first alloy and a second, different alloy. The blend has a combined composition including about 17.2 wt %-24.25 wt % of chromium, about 6 wt %-10.51 wt % of aluminum, about 3 wt %-23 wt % of cobalt, about 1.5 wt %-3.6 wt % of silicon, about 0.1 wt %-0.175 wt % of boron, up to about 0.163 wt % of hafnium, about 0.075 wt %-0.7 wt % of yttrium, and a balance of nickel. | 12-06-2012 |
20130142629 | Preforms and Related Methods for Repairing Abradable Seals of Gas Turbine Engines - A preform, for repairing an abradable seal component of a gas turbine engine, includes a multilayer stack that has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is operative to bond the multilayer stack to a structural substrate of an abradable seal. The first layer includes structural material that corresponds to a material of the structural substrate and braze material that is compatible with the structural material. The second layer includes an abradable material. The multilayer stack is operative to bond to the structural substrate of the abradable seal component during a brazing process such that the second layer forms a replacement abradable layer of the abradable seal component. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael J. Minor, Mansfield, TX US
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20160108513 | COATING SYSTEM FOR INTERNALLY-COOLED COMPONENT AND PROCESS THEREFOR - A method of coating includes applying a metallic coating slurry without a filler to a component; draining the metallic coating slurry; drying the metallic coating slurry to drive off the organic binder; and heat treating the component. | 04-21-2016 |
Peter L. Minor, Wells, ME US
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20130014526 | Cryopreservation Device with Retrofitted Electronic Tracking Device - The present invention is a cryopreservation device that has the ability to track and record preserved specimens using an integrated electronics system. The cryopreservation device stores specimens within a preservation chamber. A sealing cap encloses the preservation chamber. The integrated electronics system is embedded within a base attachment. The base attachment can be retrofitted into the cryopreservation device using a mechanical locking system and a recessed surface and cavity within the cryopreservation device. The mechanical locking system secures the base attachment into the cryopreservation device using multiple spring-loaded barbs and locking receptacles. The base attachment inserts within the recessed surface and cavity. The integrated electronics system uses a control block to operate a plurality of sensors and to attain time dependent specimen data. The specimen data is saved within a storage device. The specimen data can be retrieved without physically connecting to the integrated electronics system using a communication device. | 01-17-2013 |
Ray Carl Minor, Abingdon, VA US
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20080239733 | Pole vibration damping apparatus - A highway lighting apparatus includes a lighting fixture, and a vibration damper. The vibration damper includes a housing having a ball chamber, the chamber being of square shape. One or two vibration damping balls are mounted in the chamber for independent free rolling movement therein. If two balls are used, the ball diameter is shorter than one-half of each of the four chamber sides. If the damper is used on a pole having a side-mounted light fixture, the housing would include a downwardly open socket receiving the top end of the pole, with a center axis of the pole coinciding with respective center axes of the chamber and the socket. In the case where the damper is used on a pole having a top-mounted light fixture, the damper would be mounted below the light fixture on a side of the pole. | 10-02-2008 |
Raymond Minor, Elkton, MD US
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20130273343 | Protective Undergarment - An insert for a protective garment, the insert having a fabric having at least 45 percent by weight of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene fibers, the fabric having a 2-Grain V-50 Fragmentation Resistance of at least 700 feet per second and a FAST-2 Bending Rigidity of less than 40 microNewtonmeters. | 10-17-2013 |
Raymond B. Minor, Elkton, MD US
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20100009180 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between 0.025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 01-14-2010 |
20110175298 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between .025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 07-21-2011 |
20150079865 | Conformable Microporous Fiber and Woven Fabrics Containing Same - Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) monofilament fibers and woven fabrics formed from the ePTFE fibers are provided. The ePTFE fibers have a substantially rectangular configuration, a density less than about 1.0 g/cc, and an aspect ratio greater than 15. Additionally, the ePTFE fibers are microporous and have a node and fibril structure. The ePTFE fiber may be woven into a fabric without first twisting the fiber. A polymer membrane and/or a textile may be laminated to the woven fabric to produce a laminated article. The ePTFE woven fabric simultaneously possesses high moisture vapor transmission (highly breathable) and high water entry pressure (water resistant). The woven fabric is quiet, soft, and drapable, making it especially suitable for use in garments, gloves and footwear applications. Treatments may be provided to the surface of the ePTFE fiber and/or the woven fabric to impart one or more desired functionality, such as, for example, oleophobicity. | 03-19-2015 |
Robert John Minor, Dallas, TX US
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20140009112 | CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DELIVERING CURRENT TO A POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A charging device for a power storage device includes a current control device configured to selectively enable and disable current from being delivered to the power storage device. The charging device also includes an actuator that moves at least a first portion of the charging device from a first position to a second position, and a controller coupled to the actuator and the current control device. The controller determines whether a predetermined actuation condition is met, activates the actuator to move the at least a first portion of the charging device to the second position upon the determination that the predetermined actuation condition is met, and controls the current control device to enable current to be delivered when the at least a first portion of the charging device is in the second position. | 01-09-2014 |
20140232338 | POWER CONDUIT, CHARGING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CHARGING A POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A power conduit for charging a power storage device of a vehicle includes an output terminal and locking mechanism operatively disposable in one of an engaged and a disengaged position. The locking mechanism locks the output terminal to the vehicle when the locking mechanism is in the engaged position and unlocks the output terminal when in the disengaged position. The power conduit includes a controller including a memory device configured to store a plurality of computer-executable instructions and a processor coupled to the memory device. The instructions configure the processor to receive an identifier associated with one of the vehicle and a user of the vehicle, and generate and transmit an unlocking signal to cause the locking mechanism to be in the disengaged position upon one of a determination that the identifier was received and a determination that a predetermined charge state of the power storage device has been reached. | 08-21-2014 |
Rodger D. Minor, Bethpage, TN US
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20080236233 | Rotary flaring tool and method of use - A tool and process for flaring an open end of a hollow metal tube utilizes a body having an elongated working surface which is substantially conical in shape so that one end of the working surface is a smaller end and so that the other end of the working surface is a larger end. The working surface further includes at least two outwardly-extending, smooth-surfaced protuberances which are regularly spaced around the working surface and which extend along the length thereof so that by rotating the tool about its longitudinal axis, inserting the smaller end of the working surface into an open end of a hollow metal tubing, and then urging the working surface against the open end of the metal tubing, the open end of the metal tubing is flared by the working surface. | 10-02-2008 |
Sara Minor, Crystal, MN US
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20140287814 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR AWARDING GAMING PAYOUTS - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for awarding gaming payouts in slot games are provided. Embodiments are directed to initiating a reelspin and moving at least one modifying symbol to a new symbol location. If a predetermined symbol appears in the new symbol location as a result of the reelspin, the predetermined symbol is replaced with the modifying symbol. | 09-25-2014 |
Sara Minor, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20110034234 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR AWARDING GAMING PAYOUTS - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for awarding gaming payouts in slot games are provided. Embodiments are directed to initiating a reelspin and moving at least one modifying symbol to a new symbol location. If a predetermined symbol appears in the new symbol location as a result of the reelspin, the predetermined symbol is replaced with the modifying symbol. | 02-10-2011 |
Stefanie Ng Minor, Redwood City, CA US
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20150132807 | ENGINEERED IMINE REDUCTASES AND METHODS FOR THE REDUCTIVE AMINATION OF KETONE AND AMINE COMPOUNDS - The present application provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds. | 05-14-2015 |
20160040140 | ENGINEERED IMINE REDUCTASES AND METHODS FOR THE REDUCTIVE AMINATION OF KETONE AND AMINE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds. | 02-11-2016 |
Steve Emmett Minor, Elkton, MD US
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20130283742 | Seam-Sealed Filters and Methods of Making Thereof - A seam-sealed filter in which the seam is sealed with a seam tape comprised of an expanded fluoropolymer, such as ePTFE and copolymers thereof, having a crosswise matrix modulus of greater than 1,950 psi and an enthalpy ratio of less than 0.6 is disclosed. Such seam-sealed filters are capable of undergoing greater than 50,000′pulse-jet or reverse air cleaning cycles without substantial cracking or peeling of the sealed seam. Accordingly, the seam-sealed filters in the form of bags are particularly suitable for use in reducing particulate emissions in cement baghouses and the like. | 10-31-2013 |
Thomas Wayne Minor, Del Mar, CA US
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20120023967 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WITH HOT SECTION FIRE ENCLOSURE ARRANGEMENT - A Hot Section Fire Enclosure for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a multiple of supports mounted between a Hot Section Fire Enclosure support ring and a shroud, at least one of the supports includes a hollow support pin which spaces the Hot Section Fire Enclosure support ring relative the shroud. | 02-02-2012 |
T. J. Minor, Pearland, TX US
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20150299499 | LOW VOC ADHESION PRETREATING AND PAINT ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS, PRETREATING AND PAINT COMPOSITIONS THEREFROM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Surface pretreating additive compositions, surface pretreating compositions therefrom, surface adhesion promoting compositions, and paint compositions therefrom including an adhesion promoter system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, a solid system, a drying agent system, a crosslinking agent system, a biocide system, a UV stabilizer system, an abrasion resistance system, a wetting system, a defoaming system, and/or a paint additive system and to methods for making and using the compositions. | 10-22-2015 |
Victor Minor, Benton, ME US
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20100085381 | COORDINATE SYSTEM RECOVERY TOOL AND METHOD - A method of recovering coordinate system information for a geographic data file for which coordinate system information is unavailable. The method includes obtaining a raster image corresponding to the geographic data file, and correlating the raster image to the earth's surface. A list of probable coordinate systems for the raster image is generated, and a statistical analysis is performed for each likely coordinate system candidate. The suggested coordinate systems are then ranked using statistical analysis. | 04-08-2010 |