Brunner, US
Ai Brunner, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120231533 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE STUDY OF CELL AND TISSUE FUNCTION - A chamber device for analyzing living cell(s). The chamber device includes a base and a lid that when reversibly pressed closed create a chamber. The base is configured with an optically transparent well to contain at least one cell. The lid has a breadth greater than the base and is configured to contain at least one sensor. The lid is further configured with a lip that when pressed between the lid and the base creates an impermeable seal. The base and the lid are configured so that, when closed and in use, the sensor remains spatially apart from the at least one cell. | 09-13-2012 |
Al Brunner, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140371091 | Programmable Arrays - Biomolecule arrays on a substrate are described which contain a plurality of biomolecules, such as coding nucleic acids and/or isolated polypeptides, at a plurality of discrete, isolated, locations. The arrays can be used, for example, in high throughput genomics and proteomics for specific uses including, but not limited molecular diagnostics for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, monitoring clinical response, and protein crystallography. | 12-18-2014 |
Alexander Brunner, Howell, MI US
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20130208084 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - A device for acquiring two-dimensional images of a three-dimensional object including a housing having a receptacle for receiving the object. The receptacle has a floor and an interior sidewall. The sidewall has at least one sight window and a plurality of lights for illuminating the object. A rotatable turntable is positioned on the floor of the receptacle, and the object is positioned on the turntable. At least one camera having an iris is located within the housing and positioned so that the iris can obtain images of the object through the sight window, allowing the camera to obtain still images of the object as the object is rotated on the turntable. There is also provided methods for stitching the still images of the three-dimensional object into a two-dimensional image to facilitate optical character recognition and further data processing. | 08-15-2013 |
20140281871 | METHOD FOR MAPPING FORM FIELDS FROM AN IMAGE CONTAINING TEXT - Provides a number of methods of mapping form fields on a computer-readable image file, as well as a method for automatically redacting some portions of the image file. One method includes the steps of: performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the image file to produce digitized text. The digitized text is compared with a plurality of keywords to identify at least one known form field on the image file. Each keyword is associated with one of the form fields. Then the location on the image file of any known form fields is compared with the locations of those same form fields within any provided template. Each template has at least one form field in a unique location from the other provided templates, and thereby it is possible to identify the template that matches the image file. | 09-18-2014 |
20140354769 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - A device for acquiring two-dimensional images of a three-dimensional object including a housing having a receptacle for receiving the object. The receptacle has a floor and an interior sidewall. The sidewall has at least one sight window and a plurality of lights for illuminating the object. A rotatable turntable is positioned on the floor of the receptacle, and the object is positioned on the turntable. At least one camera having an iris is located within the housing and positioned so that the iris can obtain images of the object through the sight window, allowing the camera to obtain still images of the object as the object is rotated on the turntable. There is also provided methods for stitching the still images of the three-dimensional object into a two-dimensional image to facilitate optical character recognition and further data processing. | 12-04-2014 |
20150278958 | METHOD FOR TAKING AN INVENTORY OF A PATIENT'S PRESCRIPTIONS AND SELECTING A HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN - A method for evaluating a number of prescription drug health care plans includes the steps of providing a device for scanning the label of each of a patient's prescription labels, and extracting the data from the labels into a digital format. The digitized prescription label data is then entered into a database including prescription drug health care plans and total out-of-pocket cost to the patient is calculated for each health care plan in the database based upon the costs associated with each plan in view of that particular patient's prescription drug needs. | 10-01-2015 |
Andrew Brunner, Lincolnton, NC US
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20150260179 | Fluent Product Dispensing Package and Diaphragm Pump For Use Therein - A diaphragm pump ( | 09-17-2015 |
Andrew Brunner, Brookfield, WI US
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20150210441 | CLOSURE HAVING A LINER AND PULL RING - A closure ( | 07-30-2015 |
Andrew T. Brunner, Durham, NC US
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20090055355 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION FOR USER, CONTEXTUAL, AND SOCIAL AWARENESS IN SEARCH RESULTS THROUGH LAYER APPROACH - Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing contextual and social awareness in search results through a layer approach are herein disclosed. Awareness in search results is provided through one or more search layers, result operational layer, an interactive result layer, and loopback feedback among embodied layers. Specifically, the system provides collective and contextual intelligence to the presentation of search results. The present invention establishes end-user awareness by way of user layer, contextual awareness by way of session layer, and group awareness by way of group layer. Each layer can work independently of one another or can be integrated for further utility. Further provided are methods of search layer lens, search layer bins, and search layer funneling. The present invention also provides an apparatus providing contextual and/or social awareness for search to be utilized by methods disclosed herein. | 02-26-2009 |
Andrew Thomas Brunner, Durham, NC US
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20080243776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE REAL-TIME END-USER AWARENESS IN QUERY RESULTS THROUGH LAYER APPROACH UTILIZING END-USER INTERACTION, LOOPBACK FEEDBACK, AND AUTOMATIC RESULT FEEDER - A system and method for facilitating real-time end-user awareness in results to a query to optimize and refine a computerized search utilizing an interactive result layer (IRL) and result operational layer (ROL) are disclosed. The present invention establishes a loopback feedback between encapsulated end-user interactions, which are facilitated through an interactive result layer (IRL), and the results from a query, passed through a result operational layer (ROL). An end-user selects interactions to particular results by way of a prompt within the IRL. The end-user interactions are provided to and processed in the ROL in real-time without the end-user having to re-query the system to reflect said interaction or combination of interactions. A real-time automatic result feeder aides in delivering new results to end-user when results are deleted. Subsequent queries can reflect past end-user interactions. | 10-02-2008 |
Bjeorn Erik Brunner, Beaverton, OR US
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20100091303 | FLEXURE MOUNT FOR AN OPTICAL DISPLACEMENT ENCODER - An optical encoder assembly has an encoder sensor, a code strip, and a base having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the encoder sensor is mounted on one of either the first portion or the second portion and the code strip is mounted on the other portion. An optical encoder assembly has a base having an upper base and a lower base, the upper base joined to the lower base with at least one flexible beam, an encoder sensor mounted to one of the upper base or the lower base, and a code strip mounted to the other of the upper base or the lower base. A method includes mounting an encoder sensor to a first mating surface on the first side of a base, mounting a code strip to a second mating surface on the second side of the base with the first and second sides of the base connected by at least one flexible beam, and attaching the base to an object to be measured such that deflections between the first and second mating surfaces can be measured using the encoder sensor. | 04-15-2010 |
Bjoern Brunner, Portland, OR US
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20150357749 | Lead Connector Assembly, Medical Device and Manufacturing Method For Same - A lead connector assembly having open and closed ends, and one or more electrically conducting contact rings spaced apart by at least one electrically insulating ring forming a ring stack. Each contact ring includes an electrically conducting pin protruding from the respective contact ring, and an electrically insulating end ring accommodated at the end of the ring stack at the open end. The inner surfaces of: the one or more contact rings; the at least one insulating ring; and the end ring, define a lead aperture starting at the open end. Connector housing parts enclose the contact rings, the insulating ring and the end ring, and form an outer surface and are joined such that a hermetic seal is provided between the lead aperture and the outer surface. The electrically conducting pin of each contact ring projects through the joined connector housing parts and from the outer housing. | 12-10-2015 |
Bjoern E. Brunner, Beaverton, OR US
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20100067933 | System And Method For Varying Transfer Pressure Applied By A Transfer Roller In A Printer - A printer and method have been developed that vary the force applied by the transfer roller against the imaging member to facilitate the climb of the transfer roller as the media enters the nip and then apply an appropriate force for effective transfer of an image from the imaging member to the media. The printer includes an imaging member, a transfer roller located proximate to the imaging member, a controller being configured to generate signals that control movement of the transfer roller, and a displaceable linkage coupled to the controller to receive signals from the controller that control movement of the transfer roller and coupled to the transfer roller to move the transfer roller into and out of contact with the imaging member, the displaceable linkage applying a first move of the transfer roller into contact with the imaging member to form a transfer nip at a commanded first force, the displaceable linkage applying a second move to the transfer roller at a commanded second force, and the displaceable linkage applying a third move to the transfer roller at a commanded third force. | 03-18-2010 |
Bruce Brunner, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140234474 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES FOR WILDLIFE - The invention provides methods of administering one or more supplements to an animal in a liquid solution, comprising providing a non-naturally occurring water source, containing an effective amount of one or more supplements, and locating the water source in the animal's environment, such that when the animal consumes water from the water source, the supplements are consumed by the animal. The supplement can be formulated as a concentrate additive. | 08-21-2014 |
Bruce Brunner, Bridgewater, MA US
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20130331252 | Apheresis Bowl with Improved Vibration Characteristics - A centrifuge bowl for separating whole blood into blood components includes a rotatable body, and inlet, and a plurality of vibration reduction members. The rotatable body has a body portion and a neck portion. The body portion defines an interior for receiving whole blood, and the body is rotatable to separate the whole blood into a plurality of blood components. The inlet is in fluid communication with the interior of the rotatable body, and is configured to introduce the whole blood into the rotatable body. The plurality of vibration reduction members are spaced about the neck portion, and are configured to reduce vibration of the centrifuge bowl as the bowl is rotated. | 12-12-2013 |
Charles S. Brunner, N. Reading, MA US
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20100028501 | Systems and Methods for Dispensing Product - The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing and dispensing aerated and/or blended products, such as food products. | 02-04-2010 |
Charles S. Brunner, North Reading, MA US
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20140350600 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Assemblies, devices and methods are provided for suture management associated with surgical procedures for anchoring suture to bone. Suture elements mounted to suture anchors are terminated in suture loops or tags, and associated stop members that in combination with visual coding provide suture identification, prevent accidental unmounting of suture from suture anchors, and reduce the number of suture legs requiring active management during complex arthroscopic repairs. The present invention also provides exemplary drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art. | 11-27-2014 |
Christopher M. Brunner, Owasso, OK US
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20090041597 | Combined Seal Head and Pump Intake for Electrical Submersible Pump - An electrical submersible well pump assembly has a motor containing a dielectric lubricant. A seal section is mounted to the motor for reducing pressure differential between the lubricant in the motor and the well bore fluid. The seal section has a head on an end opposite the motor. A pump assembly is mounted to the head of the seal section. An intake is located in the head of the seal section for drawing well bore fluid into the pump assembly. | 02-12-2009 |
20110027077 | SHAFTLESS CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - A centrifugal pump has impellers that are not connected by a central shaft. More specifically, each of the impellers has a separate hub segment that interlocks with an adjacent hub segment from another impeller. The hub segments are rotated in unison with each other to rotate the impellers. | 02-03-2011 |
20120107114 | Reduced Profile Abrasion Resistant Pump Thrust Bearing - A centrifugal pump has a stationary diffuser with a bore. A thrust bearing is pressed into the diffuser bore and has a curved interior. A thrust runner having a curved exterior is correspondingly and closely received by the thrust bearing interior. The thrust runner is keyed to a shaft and transmits thrust from a rotating impeller to the diffuser via the thrust bearing. The curved surface of the thrust bearing allows for handling of both axial and radial thrust without the need for multiple thrust bearings. The increased surface area of the curved surface in the thrust bearing can also handle higher loads. | 05-03-2012 |
20140079574 | ADJUSTABLE LOCKING SHAFT-LOCATING DEVICE - A shaft-locating device can include a cylindrical inner collet having an engaging surface on an inner diameter and an outward-facing tapered portion on an outer surface and an outer nut, concentrically located around the inner collet. The outer nut can have an inward-facing tapered portion that engages the outward-facing tapered portion of the inner collet, causing the inner diameter of the inner collet to become smaller, thus engaging, for example, a shaft around which the inner collet is located. In embodiments, a shoulder on the inner collet can prevent axial movement of a shaft-mounted component such as, for example, a bearing. | 03-20-2014 |
Christopher Marvin Brunner, Owasso, OK US
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20080292454 | System, method, and apparatus for stackable multi-stage diffuser with anti-rotation lugs - A stackable multi-stage diffuser with anti-rotation lugs utilizes cast lugs and complementary recesses in the diffuser walls. When stacked in a housing, the lugs of lower diffusers nest inside the recesses of upper diffusers. The diffuser sections interlock and are mechanically locked in the housing to prevent rotation of the diffusers. Each diffuser is sealed directly to adjacent diffusers with o-rings, but do not contact or seal to the housing. | 11-27-2008 |
20090053080 | COLLET ADAPTER FOR A MOTOR SHROUD - An electrical submersible pump assembly (ESP) includes a pump section, a motor section, and a seal section. In one embodiment, an exterior of the pump section defines a gripping indentation above the pump intake. Alternatively, a clamp member may be provided that surrounds the pump, wherein the clamp member defines the gripping indentation. A collet adapter is affixed to an upper end of a shroud. The collet adapter has gripping members that engage the gripping indentation for attaching the shroud to the electrical submersible pump assembly. The collet adapter is provided to ease installation of the motor shroud onto the ESP as well as to ease removal of the motor shroud from the ESP. The collet adapter of the present invention eliminates precise alignment and bolt-on requirements of typical motor shroud mounting techniques. | 02-26-2009 |
20090285678 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPEN IMPELLER AND DIFFUSER ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-STAGE SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - A multi-stage submersible pump uses impellers having only one shroud to provide stages with shorter stack lengths to allow more stages per housing and more head pressure per housing. The impellers are biased with wave springs to keep the rotating impeller vanes close to the mating diffusers. The entire stack of impellers is assembled in contact with each other using the wave springs and are always under axial load. The wave springs also take up any tolerance variations in the stack to keep the impellers in proper running position. To keep the impellers in their proper locations, thrust washers formed from hard materials are used between adjacent impellers to avoid erosion thereof. | 11-19-2009 |
Daniel Brunner, Sandy, UT US
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20100170672 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - A method of recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir. The method includes drilling a substantially-vertical primary production well, drilling a plurality of offset production wells generally around the substantially-vertical primary production well in a radial orientation, and drilling a plurality of offset injection wells generally around the substantially-vertical primary production well in a radial orientation. The method further includes injecting, via the plurality of offset injection wells, a liquid to mobilize the hydrocarbons from the subterranean reservoir and inducing the mobilized hydrocarbons to migrate towards the plurality of offset production wells for secondary recovery and injecting, via the plurality of offset injection wells, a gas to mobilize the hydrocarbons from the subterranean reservoir and inducing the mobilized hydrocarbons to migrate towards the plurality of offset production wells for tertiary recovery. | 07-08-2010 |
Daniel J. Brunner, Sandy, UT US
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20120318578 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR DRILLING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PLANNING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a drilling-information-management system. The drilling-information management system includes a probe assembly disposed on a drill rod, a first computer interoperably coupled to the probe assembly via a conductor disposed in a drill rod, and a second computer in communication with the first computer. The second computer includes a barcode scanner. The drilling-information management system includes a database in communication with the second computer. Drilling-project data is transferred from the database to the second computer and calibration data is transferred from the second computer to the first computer. The first computer executes a drilling plan according to the drilling-project data. | 12-20-2012 |
20130299237 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA-TRANSFER VIA A DRILL PIPE - The present invention relates to a drill-pipe communication assembly. The drill-pipe communication assembly includes a first drill pipe and an insulated tube disposed within, and generally concentric with, the first drill pipe. A male insert is disposed within a first end of the first drill pipe and a female insert is disposed within a second end of the first drill pipe. A conductor is electrically coupled to the male insert and the female insert. The conductor extends along a length of the first drill pipe. The conductor facilitates transmission of electrical signals from the first end of the first drill pipe to the second end of the first drill pipe. | 11-14-2013 |
20150300168 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF COAL MINE ROOF STABILIZATION - The present application relates to a system for supporting a roof of a portion of a mine. The system includes a first plurality of stabilizing members disposed above the roof at a first elevation. The first plurality of stabilizing members originate from a first common location and terminate at a second elevation that is higher than the first elevation. The system further includes a second plurality of stabilizing members disposed above the roof and the first plurality of stabilizing members at a third elevation. The second plurality of stabilizing members originate from a second common location and terminate at a fourth elevation that is higher than the third elevation. The second plurality of stabilizing members are disposed generally perpendicular to the first plurality of stabilizing members. | 10-22-2015 |
20150376988 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR DRILLING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PLANNING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a drilling-information-management system. The drilling-information management system includes a probe assembly disposed on a drill rod, a first computer interoperably coupled to the probe assembly via a conductor disposed in a drill rod, and a second computer in communication with the first computer. The second computer includes a barcode scanner. The drilling-information management system includes a database in communication with the second computer. Drilling-project data is transferred from the database to the second computer and calibration data is transferred from the second computer to the first computer. The first computer executes a drilling plan according to the drilling-project data. | 12-31-2015 |
Daniel M. Brunner, Kewaskum, WI US
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20090307938 | Plow Quick Connect/Disconnect Hitch Mechanism - A snow plow including a quick connect/disconnect hitch. The snow plow includes a hitch frame nose assembly configured to couple to a vehicle. The hitch frame nose assembly includes a chassis coupler secured at each end of a hitch frame tube with each chassis coupler including a traverse pin. A plow frame is included with the plow frame having a front portion and a rear portion. A plow blade is coupled to the front portion of the plow frame. A lift bar assembly is coupled to the rear portion of the plow frame. A lift bar assembly includes a pair of notched members with each notch member aligned with a corresponding chassis coupler of the hitch frame nose assembly. Each of the notched members is configured to engage the traverse pin in each of the chassis couplers, wherein the snow plow is pivotally coupled to the vehicle. | 12-17-2009 |
20110067273 | Plow Quick Connect / Disconnect Hitch Mechanism - A snow plow including a quick connect/disconnect hitch. The snow plow includes a hitch frame nose assembly configured to couple to a vehicle. The hitch frame nose assembly includes a chassis coupler secured at each end of a hitch frame tube with each chassis coupler including a traverse pin. A plow frame is included with the plow frame having a front portion and a rear portion. A plow blade is coupled to the front portion of the plow frame. A lift bar assembly is coupled to the rear portion of the plow frame. A lift bar assembly includes a pair of notched members with each notch member aligned with a corresponding chassis coupler of the hitch frame nose assembly. Each of the notched members is configured to engage the traverse pin in each of the chassis couplers, wherein the snow plow is pivotally coupled to the vehicle. | 03-24-2011 |
Daniel T. Brunner, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090185884 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FULFILLING REQUESTS IN AN INVENTORY SYSTEM - A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station. | 07-23-2009 |
20130103185 | Method and System for Fulfilling Requests in an Inventory System - A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station. | 04-25-2013 |
20130173049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT - A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first and second inventory item. | 07-04-2013 |
20140135977 | Method and System for Fulfilling Requests in an Inventory System - A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station. | 05-15-2014 |
20140330426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT - A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder is transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder is transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first inventory item and the second inventory item. | 11-06-2014 |
David T. Brunner, Pittsburgh, PA US
Dennis M. Brunner, Centralia, MO US
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20110292323 | MULTILAYER DISPLAY CONNECTION - The present disclosure generally relates to multilayer display connections, display devices using the display connections, and tiled displays, in particular tiled reflective cholesteric liquid crystal displays. The displays include substrates that have integral tabs for bringing the electrical connections from one major surface of the display to the opposite major surface of the display. The inactive region of a tiled display is thereby minimized by making the electrical connections to display drivers on the major surface opposite the viewing area. | 12-01-2011 |
20120313873 | TOUCH SENSITIVE DEVICE WITH MULTILAYER ELECTRODE AND UNDERLAYER - A touch sensor including one or more multilayer electrodes and an underlayer disposed on a substrate. The underlayer is disposed between the multilayer electrodes and the substrate. The multilayer electrodes including at least two transparent or semitransparent conductive layers separated by a transparent or semitransparent intervening layer. The intervening layer includes electrically conductive pathways between the first and second conductive layers to help reduce interfacial reflections occurring between particular layers in devices incorporating the conducting film or electrode. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315383 | METHOD OF MAKING TOUCH SENSITIVE DEVICE WITH MULTILAYER ELECTRODE AND UNDERLAYER - Method of making a touch sensor including one or more multilayer electrodes and an underlayer disposed on a substrate. The underlayer is disposed between the multilayer electrodes and the substrate. The multilayer electrodes including at least two transparent or semitransparent conductive layers separated by a transparent or semitransparent intervening layer. The intervening layer includes electrically conductive pathways between the first and second conductive layers to help reduce interfacial reflections occurring between particular layers in devices incorporating the conducting film or electrode. | 12-13-2012 |
20150114457 | CONTINUOUS EDGE PROTECTED BARRIER ASSEMBLIES - This disclosure generally relates to films capable of use in a flexible photovoltaic solar module, rolls of films capable of use in a flexible photovoltaic solar module, processes of making the films and rolls of films, to flexible photovoltaic solar modules including such films, and to methods of making flexible solar modules. One exemplary process involves providing at least two discrete segments of a multilayer barrier film and placing a segment of protective layer adjacent to two of the adjacent discrete segments of multilayer barrier film such that the first and second terminal edges of the segment of protective layer span the gap between the discrete segments of barrier film to form a continuous film. | 04-30-2015 |
Dennis M. Brunner, Columbia, MO US
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20090008133 | Patterned Circuits and Method for Making Same - Provided are patterned circuits with accurately aligned raised features. Also provided are methods for making the circuits using photoresist-on-photoresist patterning. | 01-08-2009 |
Douglas Brunner, Bear, DE US
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20140080016 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE FLOW RATE FUEL EJECTION - Devices, systems, and methods for variable flow rate fuel ejection are disclosed. A variable flow rate ejector comprises primary and secondary inlets, primary and secondary nozzles, and a needle. The primary nozzle is connected to receive a first fluid from the first inlet chamber and transmit the first fluid through a primary nozzle opening. The needle is disposed within the primary nozzle opening and is axially movable to vary an area of primary nozzle opening. The primary nozzle opening and the needle are sized to make the flow of the first fluid have a supersonic speed. The secondary inlet opens into a second inlet chamber positioned outside the primary nozzle to opening. A portion of the second fluid is entrained in the flow of the first fluid from the primary nozzle. The secondary nozzle opening is sized to make the flow of the first and second fluids have a subsonic speed. | 03-20-2014 |
Douglas A. Brunner, Bear, DE US
Frederick James Brunner, Greenville, SC US
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20140356155 | Nozzle Insert Rib Cap - The present application provides a nozzle assembly for use in a turbine engine. The nozzle assembly may include a first nozzle cavity, a second nozzle cavity, a rib positioned between the first nozzle cavity and the second nozzle cavity, a first cavity insert with a first cavity insert configuration, a second cavity insert with a second cavity insert configuration, and a rib cap positioned on the rib. The rib cap may include a rib cap configuration such that only the first cavity insert with the first cavity insert configuration fits within the first nozzle cavity and only the second cavity insert with the second cavity insert configuration fits within the second nozzle cavity. | 12-04-2014 |
George A. Brunner, Hempstead, TX US
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20130228066 | Resistor-based Ignition System for a Core Gun - A core gun igniter assembly features a resistor under 50 ohms that is welded rather than soldered to a circuit. Upon energizing the circuit, the resistor creates the heat needed to directly set off the propellant to directly drive the core barrel into the surrounding formation to obtain the desired core sample. The use of a titanium powder ignition mix on a nichrome wire with its attendant safety risks is eliminated. | 09-05-2013 |
Henry Brunner, Carrollton, TX US
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20130062830 | Ring Toss Game - A disc toss game that comprises a ball placed in the center of a ring that can be knocked out of the ring to score points, with additional points and bonuses being awarded if the disc stays within the ring is disclosed in various embodiments of the present invention. The game of the present invention comprises a plurality of parts and can be adapted for indoor as well as outdoor enjoyment. | 03-14-2013 |
Hermine I. Brunner, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100323911 | DETECTION OF WORSENING RENAL DISEASE IN SUBJECTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS - Methods for the detection of active lupus nephritis (LN) and worsening renal disease activity and/or active LN in patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, using a panel of biomarkers including transferrin (Tf), ceruloplasmin (Cp), alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP1), lipocalin-like prostaglandin D synthetase (L-PGDS), and urinary neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (UNGAL). | 12-23-2010 |
Jean-Sebastien Brunner, Seattle, WA US
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20150379093 | DATA SET PREVIEW TECHNOLOGY - A mechanism for providing a preview of a data set. The search system finds a data set relevant to the search query. For any given data set, the search system extracts only a sample of elements from the data set. The sample of elements provided to the requestor includes elements for which there is a match on the search query, and elements that have no hit, but are proximate to an element that has a hit. The user obtains a view constructed of the sample of elements provided by the search system. The user is also provided with navigation controls that correspond to the most search relevant portions of the view. Controls associated with those portion(s) may then be selected to thereby move the preview of the data set so that the portion or corresponding hit for that portion is in view. | 12-31-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Brunner, Greenfield, WI US
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20090167229 | AC Motor Bypass With Fault Annunication, Serial Communication And Fault Tolerant Coil Control - A motor bypass is controlled by a digital signal processor (DSP) with embedded control software that allows fault detection and annunciation, serial communications between both a variable frequency drive (VFD) and a bypass controller and the bypass controller and a host computer. The use of the DSP and embedded control software further allows for contactor coil control to provide fault tolerant operation as well as fault condition detection and annunciation to the user. | 07-02-2009 |
Jon Brunner, Sellersville, PA US
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20080210740 | LOW-PROFILE CAPILLARY FOR WIRE BONDING - A wire bonding tool includes a first cylindrical portion having a first outside diameter and a second cylindrical portion adjacent the first cylindrical portion. The second cylindrical portion has a second outside diameter, the second outside diameter being less than the first outside diameter. The wire bonding tool also includes a tapered portion adjacent the second cylindrical portion. The tapered portion has a third outside diameter at an end adjacent the second cylindrical portion, the third outside diameter being less than the first outside diameter. | 09-04-2008 |
20080264907 | ELECTRONIC FLAME-OFF ELECTRODE WITH BALL-SHAPED TIP - An electrode for a wire bonding apparatus is provided. The electrode includes a body portion and a tip portion adjacent the body portion. The tip portion has a substantially spherical configuration. | 10-30-2008 |
Jon W. Brunner, Sellersville, PA US
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20120074206 | METHODS OF FORMING WIRE BONDS FOR WIRE LOOPS AND CONDUCTIVE BUMPS - A method of forming a wire bond using a wire bonding machine is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) selecting at least one target bonding control value; (2) generating bonding parameters for forming a wire bond using an algorithm and the at least one selected target bonding control value; (3) forming a wire bond using the generated bonding parameters; (4) determining if the at least one selected target bonding control value of the formed wire bond is within a predetermined tolerance of the at least one selected target bonding control value; (5) adjusting at least one bonding adjustment value if the at least one selected target bonding control value of the formed wire bond is not within the predetermined tolerance; and (6) generating revised bonding parameters for forming a subsequent wire bond using an algorithm and the at least one adjusted bonding adjustment value | 03-29-2012 |
20130277414 | METHODS OF ADJUSTING ULTRASONIC BONDING ENERGY ON WIRE BONDING MACHINES - A method of adjusting ultrasonic bonding energy on a wire bonding machine, the method comprising the steps of: providing a reference relationship between free air ball squash and ultrasonic bonding energy; determining an actual relationship between free air ball squash and ultrasonic bonding energy on a subject wire bonding machine; and adjusting at least one ultrasonic bonding energy setting of the subject wire bonding machine such that the actual relationship of the subject wire bonding machine is closer to the reference relationship. | 10-24-2013 |
20150132888 | METHODS OF FORMING WIRE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - A method of forming a wire interconnect structure includes the steps of: (a) forming a wire bond at a bonding location on a substrate using a wire bonding tool; (b) extending a length of wire, continuous with the wire bond, to another location; (c) pressing a portion of the length of wire against the other location using the wire bonding tool; (d) moving the wire bonding tool, and the pressed portion of the length of wire, to a position above the wire bond; and (e) separating the length of wire from a wire supply at the pressed portion, thereby providing a wire interconnect structure bonded to the bonding location. | 05-14-2015 |
Josie C. Brunner, Durham, NC US
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20090055355 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION FOR USER, CONTEXTUAL, AND SOCIAL AWARENESS IN SEARCH RESULTS THROUGH LAYER APPROACH - Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing contextual and social awareness in search results through a layer approach are herein disclosed. Awareness in search results is provided through one or more search layers, result operational layer, an interactive result layer, and loopback feedback among embodied layers. Specifically, the system provides collective and contextual intelligence to the presentation of search results. The present invention establishes end-user awareness by way of user layer, contextual awareness by way of session layer, and group awareness by way of group layer. Each layer can work independently of one another or can be integrated for further utility. Further provided are methods of search layer lens, search layer bins, and search layer funneling. The present invention also provides an apparatus providing contextual and/or social awareness for search to be utilized by methods disclosed herein. | 02-26-2009 |
Josie Charleen Brunner, Durham, NC US
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20080243776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE REAL-TIME END-USER AWARENESS IN QUERY RESULTS THROUGH LAYER APPROACH UTILIZING END-USER INTERACTION, LOOPBACK FEEDBACK, AND AUTOMATIC RESULT FEEDER - A system and method for facilitating real-time end-user awareness in results to a query to optimize and refine a computerized search utilizing an interactive result layer (IRL) and result operational layer (ROL) are disclosed. The present invention establishes a loopback feedback between encapsulated end-user interactions, which are facilitated through an interactive result layer (IRL), and the results from a query, passed through a result operational layer (ROL). An end-user selects interactions to particular results by way of a prompt within the IRL. The end-user interactions are provided to and processed in the ROL in real-time without the end-user having to re-query the system to reflect said interaction or combination of interactions. A real-time automatic result feeder aides in delivering new results to end-user when results are deleted. Subsequent queries can reflect past end-user interactions. | 10-02-2008 |
Kyle Brunner, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130274093 | IRON AND COBALT BASED FISCHER-TROPSCH PRE-CATALYSTS AND CATALYSTS - A method of making iron and cobalt pre-catalysts and catalysts in activated, finished form suitable for use in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The pre-catalysts are prepared by mixing an iron or cobalt salt, a base, and a metal oxide textural promoter or support. The reaction is carried out in a solvent deficient environment. The resulting product is then calcined at temperatures of about 300-500° C. to produce a metal oxide. The catalysts are prepared by reducing the metal oxide in the presence of hydrogen at temperatures of about 300-500° C. and carbiding the reduced metal in the case of iron. | 10-17-2013 |
Michael S. Brunner, Roswell, GA US
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20090101163 | Substrates and devices for applying a lip care formulation - A disposable device that includes a fabric substrate on which a lip care formulation is included is provided. | 04-23-2009 |
20090321431 | Anti-splatter cover for microwave cooking - A disposable cover for use in a microwave for covering food with or without food vessels. The cover is flexible and may be folded flat for storage. When unfolded, the cover forms a three-dimensional structure that is self-supporting. The cover may include an optional window. | 12-31-2009 |
Paul Edward Brunner, Lakewood, CO US
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20090167063 | Chair Apparatus - A portable chair includes a structure with a plurality of beam extensions that each have a first end, a second end, and a mid portion. The beam extensions form a paired “X” type crossing, wherein the beams are pivotally connected. Also included is a flexible panel having a periphery attached therebetween a pair of first ends, wherein the pair of first ends and panel are both adjacent to a surface. Further included is a flexible seat compartment having an outer margin attached therebetween a pair of the second ends. The chair has an open state with the panel drawn substantially taut setting a distance between the first ends, with the panel forming an increased area of contact with the surface, while the seat compartment has slack between the second ends. The chair also having a stowed state by beam extensions brought together from the panel and seat compartment collapsing. | 07-02-2009 |
Paul Edward Brunner US
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20120181823 | Chair Support Apparatus - A chair support apparatus includes partially affixed first and second flexible panels with a first and second outer periphery portion respectively, also a plurality of channels are formed between the first and second flexible panels bounded by the partial affixment. Also, a plurality of straps are disposed within each one of the channels, wherein each of the straps has a pair of extensions that extend beyond the first and second outer peripheries, each strap has a slip fit engagement within each channel allowing relative movement between the first and second flexible panels and the strap. Operationally, each of the strap extensions is engaged to a beam of a chair for drawing taut a plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels resulting in a remaining plurality of portions of the first and second flexible panels drooping from the relative movement as between the taut portions to retain accessories. | 07-19-2012 |
Philip Brunner, East Stroudsburg, PA US
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20150065616 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THROUGHPUT RATES OF SOLID-STATE EXTRUSION DEVICES - A method for improving the throughput of solid-state shear pulverization and solid-state melt-extrusion devices may include the addition of a heat absorbing material with a mixture of polymeric materials in an extruder. The extruder may include one or more extrusion screws. One or more portions of the one or more extrusion screws, one or more barrel sections, and/or one or more extruder work zones may be temperature controlled to maintain a temperature of the polymeric mixture in contact therewith at or below the liquefication temperature of the polymeric materials. The liquefication temperature may be a melting point of a semi-crystalline polymer or a glass transition temperature of an amorphous polymer. | 03-05-2015 |
20150104508 | DEVICES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Systems, methods, compositions, and devices related to the delivery of one or more biologically active agents to a body include the admixture of one or more biologically active agents with one or more biocompatible polymeric mixtures in a solid-state shear extrusion system. The extrusion systems may include one or more extrusion screws. One or more portions of the one or more extrusion screws, one or more extrusion system active elements, one or more barrel sections, and/or one or more extruder work zones may be temperature controlled to maintain a temperature of the biocompatible polymeric mixture in contact therewith at or below the liquefication temperature of the biocompatible polymeric materials. The resulting compositions from the extrusion systems may be fabricated into devices to deliver the one or more biologically active agents to a body. | 04-16-2015 |
20150131399 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REGULATING TEMPERATURE OF A SOLID-STATE SHEAR PULVERIZATION OR SOLID-STATE MELT EXTRUSION DEVICE - Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of a solid-state screw extruder may include providing an extrusion screw that incorporates one or more screw shaft channels. The shaft channels may be configured to conduct a flow of a heat conducting medium along a length of the shaft. The shaft channels may be incorporated into an exterior surface or within the body of the screw shaft. The extruder may include extrusion screw elements in mechanical communication with the shaft. Each of the elements may further include one or more element channels also configured to conduct a flow of the medium. The shaft channels and the element channels may be disposed to permit a flow of the medium therebetween. The temperature of the extrusion screws and/or screw elements may be controlled by circulating the medium from a source, through the shaft and element channels, and back to the source. | 05-14-2015 |
Philip J. Brunner, South Milwaukee, WI US
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20140303279 | ENHANCED DEGRADATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS VIA SOLID-STATE SHEAR PULVERIZATION - Solid-state shear pulverization, as can be used to disperse a pro-oxidant component in a polymer component and affect subsequent polymer biodegradation. | 10-09-2014 |
20150051339 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING POLYMERS AND/OR POLYMER BLENDS FROM VIRGIN AND/OR RECYCLED MATERIALS VIA SOLID-STATE/MELT EXTRUSION - Polymer compositions and methods for their preparation, as can be considered through the use of a unitary solid-state/melt extrusion extruder apparatus. | 02-19-2015 |
20150284518 | Enhancing the Physical Properties of Semi-Crystalline Polymers via Solid State Shear Pulverization - Solid-state shear pulverization of semi-crystalline polymers and copolymers thereof and related methods for enhanced crystallization kinetics and physical/mechanical properties. | 10-08-2015 |
Philip J. Brunner, Milwaukee, WI US
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20150284518 | Enhancing the Physical Properties of Semi-Crystalline Polymers via Solid State Shear Pulverization - Solid-state shear pulverization of semi-crystalline polymers and copolymers thereof and related methods for enhanced crystallization kinetics and physical/mechanical properties. | 10-08-2015 |
Richard A. Brunner, Coatesville, PA US
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20090320936 | DUAL ACTION LOW HEAD ISOLATION VALUE - The present invention generally relates to a Dual Action, Low Head Isolation Valve is a plumbing fitting that will isolate the interior pipes of a house from the exterior temperatures of summer and winter while allowing the passage of gasses through the system for venting. This valve would be installed at the top of the household plumbing drainage system, or the top vent, in the attic or above the roof. This valve will allow for the system to draw in air and exhaust the septic gasses, or respirate in both directions with very low head or resistance. | 12-31-2009 |
20100233938 | DUST REDUCING SANDING SYSTEM - A dust reducing sanding system for collecting dust created during the sanding of gypsum board includes a shroud including a top wall and a peripheral wall coupled to the top wall to define an interior space. A distal edge of the peripheral wall opposite the top wall defines an open end to allow the dust to enter the interior space. A handle is mounted to the shroud and is graspable to facilitate manipulation of the shroud. A collection pipe is coupled to the peripheral wall of the shroud and is in fluid communication with the interior space. The collection pipe is engaged by a vacuum to allow the dust to be vacuumed out of the shroud. A base plate having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough is positioned over the open end of the shroud. An exterior surface of the base plate is abrasive. | 09-16-2010 |
Robi Brunner, Cambridge, MA US
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20090182804 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TAGGING SERVICE - Disclosed is a service for displaying custom information. The service includes establishing a data connection to at least one data source, storing specific information via the data connection in the data source, and providing a data crawler to crawl said at least one data source using the stored information. The results are pushed from the data crawler to an end user for displaying a combination of the stored information and the at least one data source. | 07-16-2009 |
Robi Brunner, Wallingford, CT US
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20080243852 | System and Methods for Enabling Collaboration in Online Enterprise Applications - A method for enabling collaboration in online enterprise applications includes, during development of the online enterprise application, selecting at least one webpage to be in wiki format; creating an access control list for the at least one webpage; and selecting at least one control for the at least one webpage. The at least one webpage may be edited directly within the online enterprise application. A system for enabling collaboration in online enterprise applications includes an agent for allowing selection and setup of at least one webpage in wiki format during development of an online enterprise application and a database for storing editable content of the at least one webpage in wiki format. | 10-02-2008 |
Roger P. Brunner, Wind Gap, PA US
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20110041542 | Dispenser Device for Ice and Water, Components Thereof and Process of Cleaning Same - A low profile ice maker/dispenser and water dispenser having a high ice making capacity, for ice nugget manufacture is provided, wherein ice nuggets are metered out of a storage bin via a nugget dispenser outlet, and whereby water is dispensed via a water dispenser outlet. A refrigeration cycle is used, wherein an auger compresses ice on a wall of an evaporator and delivers the ice to the ice bin, breaking it into nuggets along the way. An outer wall of the evaporator is comprised of part of the water reservoir. A baffle in the ice bin facilitates metering of the amount of ice discharged. The system comprises a closed system that enables efficient cleaning of the system. | 02-24-2011 |
20140182323 | DISPENSER DEVICE FOR ICE AND WATER, COMPONENTS THEREOF AND PROCESS OF CLEANING SAME - A low profile ice maker/dispenser and water dispenser having a high ice making capacity, for ice nugget manufacture is provided, wherein ice nuggets are metered out of a storage bin via a nugget dispenser outlet, and whereby water is dispensed via a water dispenser outlet. A refrigeration cycle is used, wherein an auger compresses ice on a wall of an evaporator and delivers the ice to the ice bin, breaking it into nuggets along the way. An outer wall of the evaporator is comprised of part of the water reservoir. A baffle in the ice bin facilitates metering of the amount of ice discharged. The system comprises a closed system that enables efficient cleaning of the system. | 07-03-2014 |
Ronald E. Brunner, Sundance, WY US
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20090208303 | Spindle housing - A manufacturing method includes shearing or cutting an elongated rod blank from bar stock, forge-forming a through hole in the rod blank that extends longitudinally through opposing ends of the rod blank, forge-forming a radially-extending collar on the rod blank between the opposing ends, forming attachment holes in the radially-extending collar, and extruding bearing bores in each of the recesses to form a main spindle housing. Bearings are supported in forged recesses at each end, and a shaft is rotatably supported on the bearings. The spindle housing includes a rod portion and collar both forged from the rod blank for work-hardened strength of material, and includes attachment holes and the through hole formed by pressing out slugs of material, thus facilitating recycling of scrap. | 08-20-2009 |
20100270108 | SPINDLE GREASING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An assembly includes a spindle and a middle spacer with a sleeve section surrounding a length portion of the spindle; upper and lower bearings; and a housing including a cavity receiving the spindle with the upper and lower bearings supporting the spindle in the cavity. A grease passageway includes a first portion formed by axial and radial holes in a top end of the spindle, a second portion of longitudinal passages formed between the middle spacer and the spindle, and a third portion formed by radial dispersion channels formed between a collar on the middle spacer and the lower bearing. | 10-28-2010 |
Seth R. Brunner, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20140165761 | Drive transmission part for image forming apparatus - Drive transmission part and system including a coupling member configured to have one or more restricted degrees of freedom, and a gear hub to rotationally engage the coupling member. The drive transmission part can be included in a rotating part of an apparatus, such as an image forming apparatus | 06-19-2014 |
Timothy A. Brunner, Ridgefield, CT US
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20080220615 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SELF-ALIGNED MASK, ARTICLES PRODUCED BY SAME AND COMPOSITION FOR SAME - A method for forming a self-aligned pattern on an existing pattern on a substrate comprising applying a coating of a solution containing a masking material in a carrier, the masking material being either photo or thermally sensitive; performing a blanket exposure of the substrate; and allowing at least a portion of the masking material to preferential develop in a fashion that is replicates the existing pattern of the substrate. The existing pattern may be comprised of a first set of regions of the substrate having a first reflectivity and a second set of regions of the substrate having a second reflectivity different from the first composition. The first set of regions may include one or more metal elements and the second set of regions may include a dielectric. Structures made in accordance with the method. | 09-11-2008 |
20090011342 | METHOD TO OPTIMIZE GRATING TEST PATTERN FOR LITHOGRAPHY MONITORING AND CONTROL - A method of making a process monitor grating pattern for use in a lithographic imaging system comprises determining minimum resolvable pitch of a plurality of spaced, adjacent line elements, and selecting a process monitor grating period that is an integer multiple M, greater than 1, of the minimum resolvable pitch. The method then includes designing a process monitor grating pattern having a plurality of adjacent sets of grouped line elements spaced from each other. Each set of grouped line elements is spaced from and parallel to an adjacent set of grouped line elements by the process monitor grating period, such that when the process monitor grating pattern is projected by the lithographic imaging system the line elements in each set are unresolvable from each other and Fourier coefficients of diffracted orders m created by the line elements in the range of 1<|m|≦M are zero. | 01-08-2009 |
20090011346 | FOCUS BLUR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL METHOD - A method for optimizing imaging and process parameter settings in a lithographic pattern imaging and processing system. The method includes correlating the dimensions of a first set of at least one control pattern printed in a lithographic resist layer, measured at three or more locations on or within the pattern which correspond to differing dose, defocus and blur sensitivity. The method then includes measuring the dimensions on subsequent sets of control patterns, printed in a lithographic resist layer, at three or more locations on or within each pattern, of which a minimum of three locations match those measured in the first set, and determining the effective dose, defocus and blur values associated with forming the subsequent sets of control patterns by comparing the dimensions at the matching locations with the correlated dependencies. | 01-08-2009 |
20090208865 | PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY FOCUS IMPROVEMENT BY REDUCTION OF AUTOFOCUS RADIATION TRANSMISSION INTO SUBSTRATE - An anti-reflective coating material, a microelectronic structure that includes an anti-reflective coating layer formed from the anti-reflective coating material and a related method for exposing a resist layer located over a substrate while using the anti-reflective coating layer provide for attenuation of secondary reflected vertical alignment beam radiation when aligning the substrate including the resist layer located thereover. Such enhanced vertical alignment provides for improved dimensional integrity of a patterned resist layer formed from the resist layer, as well as additional target layers that may be fabricated while using the resist layer as a mask. | 08-20-2009 |
20090262317 | TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING RETICLE TRANSMISSION STABILITY - Methods, systems and apparatus for monitoring the state of a reticle by providing a reticle having a device exposure region in an imaging tool, defining one or more image fields across the device exposure region, and transmitting energy through the device exposure region. A detector detects the energy in the image field(s) at one or more testing intervals and a system control generates a transmission profile of average energy transmissions for each image field. Using this transmission profile, the state of the reticle is then determined at each testing interval followed by taking action based on the reticle state. The state of the reticle identifies whether the device exposure region has been deleteriously degraded, and as such, the reticle is no longer suitable for use. This is accomplished by determining if any average energy transmission of any image field across the reticle exceeds an allowable energy transmission threshold. | 10-22-2009 |
20090265679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING PROBLEMATIC AREAS FOR LITHOGRAPHY IN A CIRCUIT DESIGN - A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles. | 10-22-2009 |
20110184715 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING PROBLEMATIC AREAS FOR LITHOGRAPHY IN A CIRCUIT DESIGN - A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles. | 07-28-2011 |
20110205509 | TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING RETICLE TRANSMISSION STABILITY - Methods, systems and apparatus for monitoring the state of a reticle by providing a reticle having a device exposure region in an imaging tool, defining one or more image fields across the device exposure region, and transmitting energy through the device exposure region. A detector detects the energy in the image field(s) at one or more testing intervals and a system control generates a transmission profile of average energy transmissions for each image field. Using this transmission profile, the state of the reticle is then determined at each testing interval followed by taking action based on the reticle state. The state of the reticle identifies whether the device exposure region has been deleteriously degraded, and as such, the reticle is no longer suitable for use. This is accomplished by determining if any average energy transmission of any image field across the reticle exceeds an allowable energy transmission threshold. | 08-25-2011 |
20110239169 | EMF CORRECTION MODEL CALIBRATION USING ASYMMETRY FACTOR DATA OBTAINED FROM AERIAL IMAGES OR A PATTERNED LAYER - A computer-implemented method is provided for generating an electromagnetic field (EMF) correction boundary layer (BL) model corresponding to a mask, which can include using a computer to perform a method, in which asymmetry factor data is determined from aerial image measurements of a plurality of different gratings representative of features provided on a mask, wherein the aerial image measurements having been made at a plurality of different focus settings. The method may also include determining boundary layer (BL) model parameters of an EMF correction BL model corresponding to the mask by fitting to the asymmetry factor measurements. Alternatively, the asymmetry factor data can be determined from measurements of line widths of photoresist patterns, wherein the photoresist patterns correspond to images cast by a plurality of gratings at a plurality of different defocus distances, and the gratings can be representative of features of a mask. | 09-29-2011 |
20110256486 | PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY FOCUS IMPROVEMENT BY REDUCTION OF AUTOFOCUS RADIATION TRANSMISSION INTO SUBSTRATE - An anti-reflective coating material, a microelectronic structure that includes an anti-reflective coating layer formed from the anti-reflective coating material and a related method for exposing a resist layer located over a substrate while using the anti-reflective coating layer provide for attenuation of secondary reflected vertical alignment beam radiation when aligning the substrate including the resist layer located thereover. Such enhanced vertical alignment provides for improved dimensional integrity of a patterned resist layer formed from the resist layer, as well as additional target layers that may be fabricated while using the resist layer as a mask. | 10-20-2011 |
20120254812 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING PROBLEMATIC AREAS FOR LITHOGRAPHY IN A CIRCUIT DESIGN - A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles. | 10-04-2012 |
20130041494 | ALIGNMENT DATA BASED PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - Deformation of a substrate due to one or more processing steps is determined by measuring substrate alignment data at lithographic processing steps before and after the one or more processing steps. Any abnormal pattern in the alignment data differential is identified by comparing the calculated alignment data differential with previous data accumulated in a database. By comparing the abnormal pattern with previously identified tool-specific patterns for alignment data differential, a processing step that introduces the abnormal pattern and/or the nature of the abnormal processing can be identified, and appropriate process control measures can be taken to rectify any anomaly in the identified processing step. | 02-14-2013 |
20130286370 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING PROBLEMATIC AREAS FOR LITHOGRAPHY IN A CIRCUIT DESIGN - A system and method is provided which predicts problematic areas for lithography in a circuit design, and more specifically, which uses modeling data from a modeling tool to accurately predict problematic lithographic areas. The method includes identifying surface heights of plurality of tiles of a modeled wafer, and mathematically mimicking a lithographic tool to determine best planes of focus for exposure for the plurality of tiles. | 10-31-2013 |
20140071415 | ON-PRODUCT FOCUS OFFSET METROLOGY FOR USE IN SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP MANUFACTURING - A focus monitor structure on a reticle includes a lithographic feature region, a horizontal grating region including a horizontal grating located on one side of the lithographic feature region, and a vertical grating region including a vertical grating located on the opposite side of the lithographic feature region. A polarized illumination beam causes a printed image of the lithographic feature region to shift either toward the direction of the horizontal grating region or toward the direction of the vertical grating region in a manner that depends on the sign of the focus offset of the photoresist layer relative to the lens of an exposure tool. The magnitude and sign of the focus offset can be monitored to provide a real-time feedback on the focus offset of the exposure tool by measuring the shift of the printed image of the lithographic feature region. | 03-13-2014 |
20150085266 | DIFFERENTIAL DOSE AND FOCUS MONITOR - A dose and focus monitor structure includes at least one complementary set of unit dose monitors and at least one complementary set of unit focus monitors. Each complementary set of unit dose monitors generate edges on a photoresist layer such that the edges move in opposite directions as a function of a dose offset. Each complementary set of unit focus monitors generates edges on the photoresist layer such that the edges move in opposite directions as a function of a focus offset. The dose and focus monitor structure generates self-compensating differential measurements of the dose offset and the focus offset such that the dose offset measurement and the focus offset measurement are independent of each other. | 03-26-2015 |
20150234269 | MASK THAT PROVIDES IMPROVED FOCUS CONTROL USING ORTHOGONAL EDGES - A method includes selecting a mask blank for lithographically forming a desired pattern of main features to be printed onto a wafer by projection lithography. First locations are identified in the desired pattern, the first locations being those which would produce on the wafer images impacted by phase distortions of actinic light through openings in the desired pattern. Second locations in the desired pattern are identified for the insertion of orthoedges. The orthoedges are provided to contribute an additional amplitude of actinic light to the images impacted by phase distortions when the actinic light is projected onto the wafer. The orthoedges are then inserted into the desired pattern at the second locations at orientations such that the orthoedges provide a quadrature component to the additional amplitude of actinic light having an opposite sign to the quadrature component of the actinic light producing the phase distortions. Finally, the mask blank is formed lithographically with the desired pattern modified through the insertion of the orthoedges. | 08-20-2015 |
William H. Brunner, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090272042 | TIERED SEATING SYSTEM - A tiered seating system includes a series of tiers each including a block pair, a riser, brackets securing the riser to the block pair, and concrete. The block pair includes a lower block and an upper block. The riser is spaced from the front surface of the block pair. The system includes two rows of brackets. The first row is secured between the upper block and the lower block, and is secured to the riser between the bottom and the top of the riser. The second row is secured only to the upper block, and is secured to the top of the riser. The concrete fills the gap between the riser and the blocks and form a layer over the upper block. | 11-05-2009 |