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Alan K. Michael, Monroe, WA US
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20120143593 | FUZZY MATCHING AND SCORING BASED ON DIRECT ALIGNMENT - Various embodiments provide a translation memory system that utilizes sentence-level fuzzy matching and a scoring algorithm based on direct alignment. In one or more embodiments, a fuzzy match scoring formula includes use of an edit operation definition to define various deductions that are computed as part of an overall score, an overall scoring algorithm, and word-level scoring and partial match definitions. A direct alignment algorithm finds a computed alignment between two sentences using a pair-wise difference matrix associated with a primary sentence and a comparison sentence. An overall algorithm identifies editing operations such as replacements, position swaps and adjustments for a final score calculation. Once final scores are calculated between the primary sentence and multiple comparison sentences, a primary/comparison sentence pair can be selected, based on the score, to serve as a basis for translating the primary sentence. | 06-07-2012 |
20130198218 | Database Table Partitioning Allowing Overlaps Used in Full Text Query - Various embodiments provide a set of algorithms and scripts, e.g., SQL scripts, to perform automatic horizontal table and index partitioning that allows overlapping of data records, used in full-text search queries. In at least some embodiments, table creation and populating script is utilized to create a set of smaller tables partitioned by one column. In at least some embodiments, SELECT query modification script is provided to generate a query that works on the partitioned tables to achieve better performance. In at least some other embodiments, other query creation script is provided to modify the INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE queries for the original large table to automatically keep these queries synchronized with partitioned tables. | 08-01-2013 |
Allen Michael, Gainesville, FL US
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20100190047 | VARIABLE VOLUME CONTAINMENT FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Variable volume containment may be used to control the inter-electrode spacing within each cell segment. In some embodiments, one or more dynamic flexible gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment and to deform in preferred directions. In some embodiments, hard stops may set the inter-electrode spacing of the ESD. | 07-29-2010 |
20100203384 | ELECTRODE FOLDS FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two conductive substrates arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Each active material electrode may have a plurality of folded sections and planar sections to increase the ESD capacity, for example, by increasing number of interfaces within each cell segment. | 08-12-2010 |
20140370374 | VARIABLE VOLUME CONTAINMENT FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A stacked energy storage device (ESD) has at least two cell segments arranged in a stack. Each cell segment may have a first electrode unit having a first active material electrode, a second electrode unit having a second active material electrode, and an electrolyte layer between the active material electrodes. Variable volume containment may be used to control the inter-electrode spacing within each cell segment. In some embodiments, one or more dynamic flexible gaskets may be included in each cell segment to seal the electrolyte within the cell segment and to deform in preferred directions. In some embodiments, hard stops may set the inter-electrode spacing of the ESD. | 12-18-2014 |
Armstrong E. Michael, Kent, WA US
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20120125010 | Spring loaded pressure relief door - A pressure relief apparatus for an engine compartment having a wall and an opening in the wall is provided. The pressure relief apparatus includes a door panel arranged in blocking relationship to the opening in the wall of the engine compartment, a plurality of hinges coupling the door panel to an inner surface of the wall of the engine compartment, a spring assembly coupled between each hinge and the inner surface of the wall, wherein the spring assembly includes a canister having an open end and a spring element housed within the canister, and a support fitting mounted to the engine compartment wall and having a portion extending toward the open end of the canister for applying a compressive force on the spring element. | 05-24-2012 |
Bashor Michael, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20090285945 | COOK-STABLE ICE CREAM FILLINGS FOR USE IN CONSUMER HEATABLE PASTRY PRODUCTS - Described are cook-stable ice cream fillings that are suitable for use in filled pastry products of the type that are pre-cooked, packaged, and frozen. In many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention display a texture, consistency, and mouth-feel that is similar to ice cream. In contrast to ice cream, however, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention are more tolerant of heat exposure conditions that are typical when the filled pastry is pre-cooked by the manufacturer. For example, in many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings do not melt-out or otherwise degrade during the pre-cooking operation. In addition, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention remain substantially frozen when a frozen pastry product containing a cook-stable ice cream filling of the invention is heated in a toaster or microwave oven under typical heating conditions. In many embodiments, the cook-stable ice cream fillings of the invention can be dispensed by the manufacturer as high viscosity liquids onto an unbaked dough piece during the process of manufacturing the filled pastry products. Also described are toaster or microwave heatable pastries that comprise an outer pre-cooked (e.g., baked or fried) dough piece that surrounding and an inner filling layer that comprises a cook-stable ice cream filling of the invention. Methods of making cooked filled pastry products including a cook-stable ice cream filling are also described. | 11-19-2009 |
Berrigan R. Michael, Oakdate, MN US
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20120088424 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. When the thermoplastic polyester is selected to include aliphatic and aromatic polyesters, a spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. When the thermoplastic polyester is selected from aliphatic polyesters, a meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 04-12-2012 |
Boris Michael, Blue Point, NY US
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20100043136 | Shower pan drain assembly system - An integrated shower base designed for improving the drainage of a tile shower is disclosed. The shower pan may be custom fabricated and molded with a depression surrounding a drainage opening for receiving a one piece floor drain. The pan and floor drain are welded together to prevent leaking. The floor drain contains weep holes so that water that seeps through the mortar on the shower floor and into the shower pan can drain properly without leaking. The floor drain also contains a reservoir for holding water that drains through the regular shower drain and also for water that seeps through the shower floor. A mortar guard is placed over the weep holes to prevent the holes from becoming clogged. A drainage mat is placed over the shower pan to help water seepage flow to the floor drain. | 02-25-2010 |
Brian P. Michael, Greenfield, IN US
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20110000021 | STRETCHER FOOT PEDAL ARRANGEMENT - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame, and a push handle that is coupled to the frame and that is gripable to maneuver the patient support apparatus along a floor. The patient support apparatus also has a brake handle that is coupled to the push handle and that is movable to brake at least one of the casters. A pedal arrangement for the patient support apparatus is also disclosed. The pedal arrangement includes first and second side pedals and a center pedal supported by the first and second side pedals. | 01-06-2011 |
20110225733 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A STRETCHER - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame and supporting the frame above a floor, a wheel, a push handle that is coupled to the frame and that is gripable to maneuver the patient support apparatus along the floor, and a brake handle coupled to the push handle and movable to move a brake to impede rotation of the wheel. | 09-22-2011 |
20140165290 | Patient Support Apparatus Having Movable Handles - A patient support apparatus includes a rolling base, a push handle unit, and a siderail. The push handle unit is coupled to a head end of the rolling base to provide a hand hold for a user pushing the rolling base from along the head end of the rolling base. The siderail is extends along a side of the rolling base to provide a hand hold for a caregiver pushing the rolling base from along the side of the rolling base. | 06-19-2014 |
Chad Michael, Kettering, OH US
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20140360799 | MOUNT APPARATUS - A mount apparatus ( | 12-11-2014 |
Charles Michael, Maplewood, MN US
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20110173836 | CLOSED LOOP DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A drying system includes a fluidized bed dryer and fluidizing gas loop. The system is a closed loop so that fluidizing gas used to dry particulate matter can be reconditioned and recycled to fluidize and dry additional particulate matter. The fluidizing gas is reconditioned by removing fine particulates and water vapor. The drying system includes oxygen control features to prevent oxygen from entering the system. A method for drying particulate matter includes fluidizing the particulate matter in a dryer with a fluidizing gas, heating the particulate matter to remove water, removing water vapor and fluidizing gas from the dryer, removing fines and water vapor from the fluidizing gas, recirculating the fluidizing gas to the dryer to fluidize additional particulate matter and removing dried particulate matter from the dryer. A modular drying system reduces the amount of construction necessary at the installation site. | 07-21-2011 |
Christopher Joel Michael, Bozeman, MT US
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20120097010 | HI-HAT MUSICAL DEVICE - A musical operator can apply force to the hi-hat musical device to actuate the upper cymbal away from the lower cymbal creating a desired sound, by applying a motion reversal means. | 04-26-2012 |
Christopher L. Michael, Maineville, OH US
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20110030166 | CARRIER CAR DOOR ASSEMBLY - Carrier car door assemblies respectively comprising a carrier car comprising a body, a door, a drive mechanism, a driven mechanism, and a magnetic release mechanism are disclosed herein. The carrier car travels along a track system between teller and customer stations to transport materials there-between. The door is connected to the body and movable between a door-closed position and a door-open position. The drive mechanism is connected to the body and to the driven mechanism so that the drive and driven mechanisms synchronously move between respective door-closed positions and door-open positions. The magnetic release mechanism is connected to the driven mechanism and moves from a magnetically coupled state to a magnetically de-coupled state when a user manually moves the door from the door-open position to the door-closed position. The magnetic release mechanism in the magnetically coupled state synchronously moves with the driven mechanism between door-closed and door-open positions. | 02-10-2011 |
Daniel Michael, Parma, OH US
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20100223078 | CUSTOMIZABLE INSURANCE SYSTEM - An automated insurance quote system allows users to apply for one or more insurance quotes through a self-service communication channel. The system includes an interface that may receive applicant data from a remote location. A front-end processor selectively passes applicant data to a record keeping system retained in a memory. A controller or quote processors selects and transmits one or more insurance policies that are allowed under a user's governmental law and are tailored to the user's price and/or coverage preferences. The system conveys coverage details to users through the interface. | 09-02-2010 |
20130238368 | Customizable Insurance System - An automated insurance quote system allows users to apply for one or more insurance quotes through a self-service communication channel. The system includes an interface that may receive applicant data from a remote location. A front-end processor selectively passes applicant data to a record keeping system retained in a memory. A controller or quote processors selects and transmits one or more insurance policies that are allowed under a user's governmental law and are tailored to the user's price and/or coverage preferences. The system conveys coverage details to users through the interface. | 09-12-2013 |
Daniel Michael, Seattle, WA US
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20090327403 | ASYNCHRONOUSLY EDITING A SYNCHRONOUS DATA STORE, SUCH AS A PROJECT MANAGEMENT DATA STORE - A dynamic client system is described that provides an interactive client-side web application experience to a user accessing an application through a web browser. At the client, the system receives an edit to a project task from a user of the client. The system receives an indication that the user has completed editing the project task. The system sends the edited project task to the project server. The client sends edits to the project server in the background and users can continue editing the project without waiting for the project server to finish processing the edits. | 12-31-2009 |
Davenport Michael, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100003167 | MAGNETICALLY SUSCEPTIBLE PARTICLES AND APPARATUSES FOR MIXING THE SAME - The present invention includes a magnetically susceptible polymer component, a method of making the same, and apparatuses and systems for mixing, separating or localizing a magnetically susceptible polymer compound in a reaction. The magnetically susceptible polymer component includes a polymer and a magnetically susceptible particle of a predetermined size, which yields a component having a much-improved magnetic reactivity due to the increase in magnetic material by mass percentage. The apparatuses and systems of the present invention employ controllable magnetic fields distributable in perpendicular directions in order to precisely control the orientation, position and relative motion of any magnetically susceptible components within a reaction vessel. | 01-07-2010 |
David Michael, Wayland, MA US
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20090141973 | Method of pattern location using color image data - Machine vision tools are applied to color images using methods that that utilize an optimized spectrum of the color information. Such methods include full color normalized correlation techniques and methods to convert color images to greyscale using weighting factors that maximize color contrast in a corresponding greyscale image. | 06-04-2009 |
20100303337 | Methods and Apparatus for Practical 3D Vision System - A method and system for specifying an area of interest in a 3D imaging system including a plurality of cameras that include at least first and second cameras wherein each camera has a field of view arranged along a camera distinct trajectory, the method comprising the steps of presenting a part at a location within the fields of view of the plurality of cameras, indicating on the part an area of interest that is within the field of view of each of the plurality of cameras, for each of the plurality of cameras: (i) acquiring at least one image of the part including the area of interest, (ii) identifying a camera specific field of interest within the field of view of the camera associated with the area of interest in the at least one image and (iii) storing the field of interest for subsequent use. | 12-02-2010 |
20110058730 | IMAGE PREPROCESSING FOR PROBE MARK INSPECTION - Digital image processing methods are applied to an image of a semiconductor interconnection pad to preprocess the image prior to an inspection or registration. An image of a semiconductor pads exhibiting spatial patterns from structure, texture or features are filtered without affecting features in the image not associated with structure or texture. The filtered image is inspected in a probe mark inspection operation. | 03-10-2011 |
20110317906 | AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING MACHINE VISION TOOL PARAMETERS - A method for automatically determining machine vision tool parameters is presented, including: marking to indicate a desired image result for each image of a plurality of images; selecting a combination of machine vision tool parameters, and running the machine vision tool on the plurality of images using the combination of parameters to provide a computed image result for each image of the plurality of images, each computed image result including a plurality of computed measures; comparing each desired image result with a corresponding computed image result to provide a comparison result vector associated with the combination of machine vision tool parameters, then comparing the comparison result vector associated with the combination of machine vision tool parameters to a previously computed comparison result vector associated with a previous combination of machine vision tool parameters using a result comparison heuristic to determine which combination of machine vision tool parameters is best overall. | 12-29-2011 |
20130044206 | System and Method for Aligning a Wafer for Fabrication - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for aligning a wafer for fabrication. A first image of a first portion of a wafer is received from a first image capturing device. A second image of a second portion of the wafer is received from a second image capturing device, wherein an image capturing device transform defines a first relationship between the first image capturing device and the second image capturing device. A first fiducial pattern in the first image and a second fiducial pattern in the second image are identified, based on the image capturing device transform, a fiducial transform that defines, based on a specification for the wafer, a second relationship between the first fiducial pattern and the second fiducial pattern, and a threshold value configured to identify low contrast fiducial patterns on wafers. An alignment of the wafer is determined based on the identified first and second fiducial patterns. | 02-21-2013 |
David J. Michael, Wayland, MA US
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20080298672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT USING MACHINE VISION - This invention provides a system and method for determining position of a viewed object in three dimensions by employing 2D machine vision processes on each of a plurality of planar faces of the object, and thereby refining the location of the object. First a rough pose estimate of the object is derived. This rough pose estimate can be based upon predetermined pose data, or can be derived by acquiring a plurality of planar face poses of the object (using, for example multiple cameras) and correlating the corners of the trained image pattern, which have known coordinates relative to the origin, to the acquired patterns. Once the rough pose is achieved, this is refined by defining the pose as a quaternion (a, b, c and d) for rotation and a three variables (x, y, z) for translation and employing an iterative weighted, least squares error calculation to minimize the error between the edgelets of trained model image and the acquired runtime edgelets. The overall, refined/optimized pose estimate incorporates data from each of the cameras' acquired images. Thereby, the estimate minimizes the total error between the edgelets of each camera's/view's trained model image and the associated camera's/view's acquired runtime edgelets. A final transformation of trained features relative to the runtime features is derived from the iterative error computation. | 12-04-2008 |
20090274361 | MACHINE VISION TECHNIQUE FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A vision system is provided to determine a positional relationship between a photovoltaic device wafer on a platen and a printing element, such as a printing screen, on a remote side of the photovoltaic device wafer from the platen. A source emits ultraviolet light along a path that is transverse to a longitudinal axis of an aperture through the platen, and a diffuser panel is located along that path. A reflector directs the light from the diffuser panel toward the aperture. A video camera is located along the longitudinal axis of the aperture and produces an image using light received from the platen aperture, wherein some of that received light was reflected by the wafer. A band-pass filter is placed in front of the camera to block ambient light. The use of diffused ultraviolet light enhances contrast in the image between the wafer and the printing element. | 11-05-2009 |
20100065757 | DIRECT ILLUMINATION MACHINE VISION TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A vision system is provided to determine a positional relationship between a semiconductor wafer on a platen and an element on a processing machine, such as a printing screen, on a remote side of the semiconductor wafer from the platen. A source directs ultraviolet light through an aperture in the platen to illuminate the semiconductor wafer and cast a shadow onto the element adjacent an edge of the semiconductor wafer. A video camera produces an image using light received from the platen aperture, wherein some of that received light was reflected by the wafer. The edge of the semiconductor wafer in the image is well defined by a dark/light transition. | 03-18-2010 |
20110157373 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RUNTIME DETERMINATION OF CAMERA MISCALIBRATION - This invention provides a system and method for runtime determination (self-diagnosis) of camera miscalibration (accuracy), typically related to camera extrinsics, based on historical statistics of runtime alignment scores for objects acquired in the scene, which are defined based on matching of observed and expected image data of trained object models. This arrangement avoids a need to cease runtime operation of the vision system and/or stop the production line that is served by the vision system to diagnose if the system's camera(s) remain calibrated. Under the assumption that objects or features inspected by the vision system over time are substantially the same, the vision system accumulates statistics of part alignment results and stores intermediate results to be used as indicator of current system accuracy. For multi-camera vision systems, cross validation is illustratively employed to identify individual problematic cameras. The system and method allows for faster, less-expensive and more-straightforward diagnosis of vision system failures related to deteriorating camera calibration. | 06-30-2011 |
20130118814 | WEIGHING PLATFORM WITH COMPUTER-VISION TRACKING - The disclosure relates to weighing moving objects in a weighing platform functionally coupled to a computer-vision tracking platform. The objects can translate, rotate, and translate and rotate. Weighing of the objects can be accomplished through combination of object imaging and upstream weighing. Object imaging can permit tracking, through computer vision, a logical object moving in a trajectory from the first location to the second location, wherein a logical object is a formal representation of one or more physical objects. Upstream weighing can permit updating a record indicative of weight of the one or more physical objects associated with the tracked logical object. As a part of weighing termination, data integrity check(s) can be performed on a plurality of records indicative of a weight of a single physical object. Based on outcome of the data integrity check(s), a record indicative of the weight of the single physical object can be supplied. | 05-16-2013 |
20130182948 | Method and Apparatus for Training a Probe Model Based Machine Vision System - A method for training a pattern recognition algorithm including the steps of identifying the known location of the pattern that includes repeating elements within a fine resolution image, using the fine resolution image to train a model associated with the fine image, using the model to examine the fine image resolution image to generate a score space, examining the score space to identify a repeating pattern frequency, using a coarse image that is coarser than the finest image resolution image to train a model associated with the coarse image, using the model associated with the coarse image to examine the coarse image thereby generating a location error, comparing the location error to the repeating pattern frequency and determining if the coarse image resolution is suitable for locating the pattern within a fraction of one pitch of the repeating elements. | 07-18-2013 |
20140118500 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FINDING CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN CAMERAS IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL VISION SYSTEM - This invention provides a system and method for determining correspondence between camera assemblies in a 3D vision system implementation having a plurality of cameras arranged at different orientations with respect to a scene involving microscopic and near microscopic objects under manufacture moved by a manipulator, so as to acquire contemporaneous images of a runtime object and determine the pose of the object for the purpose of guiding manipulator motion. At least one of the camera assemblies includes a non-perspective lens. The searched 2D object features of the acquired non-perspective image, corresponding to trained object features in the non-perspective camera assembly can be combined with the searched 2D object features in images of other camera assemblies, based on their trained object features to generate a set of 3D features and thereby determine a 3D pose of the object. | 05-01-2014 |
David J. Michael, White Oak, PA US
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20100160142 | REFRACTORY BRICK FOR STEEL LADLES - A magnesia-carbon brick comprised of about 50 to about 95% by weight magnesia and about 1 to about 20% by weight carbon, with or without metallic additions, such that the chemical analysis of the mixture of aggregates used in the brick will comprise, by chemical analysis, about 2 to about 15% SiO | 06-24-2010 |
David J. Michael, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110281008 | EFFERVESCENT TABLET WITH IMPROVED DISSOLUTION TIME AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An effervescent tablet that includes from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight effervescent agent that includes an acid and a base, from about 5% by weight to about 25% by weight a first binder, and at least 0.1% by weight oil component that includes at least one of a fatty acid comprising an alkyl chain having at least 10 carbon atoms, safflower oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flax seed oil, and wheat germ oil, the tablet having a hardness of at least 2 kiloponds. The tablet optionally includes from about 2% by weight to about 20% by weight of a component (e.g. Aspartame) that is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in water, or sparingly soluble in water or exhibits delayed solubility in water. | 11-17-2011 |
Depalma Michael, Reno, NV US
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20100203941 | BONUS GAMES COORDINATED OVER NETWORK - A bonusing game and method usable with games of chance in which all participating machines are synchronized so their independent bonus rounds play simultaneously. In one embodiment, one player terminal triggers a bonus round and is deemed a “seller” in a simulated auction, and all other active player terminals in a bank also participate as simulated “buyers.” The “seller” makes choices of items to sell which are communicated to the “buyers.” The “seller” watches as simulated bids are placed on their items, and “buyers” participate in simulated bidding of items shown on their screens. The seller and all buyers are awarded some winnings, enabling all players' terminals that run the simultaneous simulated auction bonus round to win each time the simulated auction bonus game is invoked. | 08-12-2010 |
20130172066 | NETWORK SYSTEM FOR COORDINATING BONUS GAMES - A bonusing game system and method usable with games of chance in which all participating machines are synchronized so their independent bonus rounds play simultaneously. In one embodiment, one player terminal triggers a bonus round and is deemed a “seller” in a simulated auction, and all other active player terminals in a bank also participate as simulated “buyers.” The “seller” makes choices of items to sell which are communicated to the “buyers.” The “seller” watches as simulated bids are placed on their items, and “buyers” participate in simulated bidding of items shown on their screens. The seller and all buyers are awarded some winnings, enabling all players' terminals that run the simultaneous simulated auction bonus round to win each time the simulated auction bonus game is invoked. | 07-04-2013 |
Don Michael, Monmoth, OR US
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20090057790 | PACKAGE FOR A MICRO-ELECTRO MECHANICAL DEVICE - A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity. | 03-05-2009 |
Donald L. Michael, Monmouth, OR US
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20080273069 | Ink recirculation system - One embodiment of a method of storing a printhead includes opening a valve to a vent of an ink reservoir, operating a pump in a first direction to pull ink from the ink reservoir through said valve, and pumping the ink pulled from the ink reservoir to an ink supply container. | 11-06-2008 |
Donald Lee Michael, Monmonth, OR US
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20080204507 | Fluid-ejection device service station - A service station for a fluid-ejection mechanism of a fluid-ejection device includes one or more mechanisms. The mechanisms move back and forth over the fluid-ejection mechanism to wipe the fluid-ejection mechanism. The mechanisms cap the fluid-ejection mechanism during periods of nonuse of the fluid-ejection mechanism. The service station is mounted on the fluid-ejection mechanism, and remains mounted on the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is used to eject fluid onto media. The fluid-ejection device is moved by a user to properly eject the fluid onto the media. | 08-28-2008 |
Donald Lee Michael, Corvallis, OR US
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20080204503 | Fluid-ejection device service station - A service station for use with a fluid ejection device having a fluid-ejection mechanism with at least one nozzle includes a housing configured to attach to the fluid-ejection mechanism and to remain attached to the fluid-ejection mechanism during the fluid-ejection operation. A shutter arranged within the housing includes at least one opening, and is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the nozzle. In the open position the opening exposes the nozzle and in the closed position the nozzle is covered. An actuation mechanism separate from the housing is positioned to selectively couple with the shutter, such that activation of the actuation mechanism causes the shutter to move between the open and closed positions. | 08-28-2008 |
Douglas Michael, Edon, OH US
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20140306070 | IV Line Organizer - Versions of the present invention comprise an apparatus for organizing and retaining IV lines in a device attachable to a bed rail, IV post, wheelchair arm rail, or other apparatus. | 10-16-2014 |
Flora Michael, Mt. Airy, MD US
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20080300203 | Stable Quantitation and Detection of Immune Response Levels with Non-Zero Background Peptides - The invention relates to a kit comprising MHC Class I and Class II HLA-coated beads containing specific antigenic peptides for binding to antigen-specific T cells and the appropriate negative control peptides. Also provided are methods for making the coated beads and methods for use. The application of these beads go to the stimulation of peripheral blood cell populations and in vitro-stimulated culture for the elicitation of functional activities such as cell activation and signaling, cytokine secretion, proliferation and cytotoxicity activity. | 12-04-2008 |
George Michael, High Point, NC US
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20100039857 | Write Circuit for Providing Distinctive Write Currents to a Chalcogenide Memory Cell - A write circuit for providing distinctive write currents to a chalcogenide memory cell is disclosed. The write circuit includes a current amplitude trim module, a current amplification and distribution module, and a write current shaping module. The current amplitude trim module provides a well-compensated current across a predetermined range of temperatures, voltage supplies and process corners intended for programming a chalcogenide memory cell. The current amplification and distribution module amplifies the well-compensated current in order to meet a programming requirement of the chalcogenide memory cell. The write current shaping module supplies an appropriate amount of write “0” current or write “1” current, based on the amplified current, to program the chalcogenide memory cell accordingly. | 02-18-2010 |
20100135070 | Adjustable Write Pulse Generator Within a Chalcogenide Memory Device - An adjustable write pulse generator is disclosed. The adjustable write pulse generator includes a band-gap reference current, a programmable ring oscillator, a frequency divider and a single pulse generator. The band-gap reference current circuit generates a well-compensated current over a predetermined range of temperatures needed to program a chalcogenide memory cell. The programmable ring oscillator generates a first set of continuous write “0” and write “1” pulse signals based on the well-compensated current. The frequency divider then divides the first set of continuous write “0” and write “1” pulse signals into a second set of continuous write “0” and write “1” pulse signals. The single pulse generator subsequently converts the second set of continuous write “0” and write “1” pulse signals into a single write “0” pulse signal or a single write “1” pulse signal when programming the chalcogenide memory cell. | 06-03-2010 |
Gregory Dale Michael, Decatur, IL US
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20080255893 | Method and system for managing regulatory information - The present invention provides a method and system for managing regulatory information. In an embodiment, a regulatory information management system includes a facilities compliance manager and a permit manager. The facilities compliance manager enables a main screen to be displayed at the client. The main screen allows a user to manage the facility data stored in the database to ensure compliance of the facility with federal and state regulations including air, water, and waste regulations and associated permits. Menus and icons are provided for accessing Facility, Materials, Air, Waste, and Water management screens. The regulatory information management system can also include a message generator, a formula calculator, a regulatory form generator, and an environmental tool integrator. | 10-16-2008 |
James A. Michael, Cranberry Township, PA US
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20110140831 | Cabinet System - A cabinet system for securely storing items includes a cabinet housing, a controller, and at least one drawer unit. The cabinet housing has a locking mechanism, and the controller is in communication with the cabinet housing and configured to operate the locking mechanism. The drawer unit is designed to be releasably locked at least partially within the cabinet housing by the locking mechanism, and slidable within a portion of the cabinet housing when released by the locking mechanism. The drawer unit includes at least one storage compartment, a cover, memory, and a power source. The storage compartment is configured to store at least one item therein. The cover is movable to an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the cover is in the closed configuration, the cover limits access to the item of the storage compartment. The memory is powered by the power source and is configured to store data associated with a movement of the cover. | 06-16-2011 |
20110156560 | CABINET SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DRAWER SECURITY - A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. The cover is designed to block access to the compartment of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration. The switch is connected to the electric actuator, and when activated the switch selectively shorts the electric actuator. Sliding the drawer relative to the enclosure activates the switch. | 06-30-2011 |
20110196538 | MEDICAL CABINET ACCESS BELT OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. A cover which is configured as a metal belt is designed to selectively block access to the compartments of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration in one of two directions. The actuator selects the direction to reduce the time required to make such movement. | 08-11-2011 |
20110266929 | MEDICAL SUPPLY CABINET WITH LIGHTING FEATURES - A medical supply cabinet having improved features for user access, user control, and illumination is provided. The supply cabinet is provided with a selectively controllable illumination source, such as light-emitting diodes, that provide the operator with visual information regarding access to individual compartments of the supply cabinet. | 11-03-2011 |
20120089248 | MEDICATION CABINETRY - An exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access for storing items, such as medications. A slidable cover with a first opening allows for closure and/or access to items in an interior of the drawer. The cabinet further includes an actuator coupled to the cover and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. | 04-12-2012 |
20140046482 | CABINET SYSTEM - A cabinet system for securely storing items includes a cabinet housing, a controller, and at least one drawer unit. The cabinet housing has a locking mechanism, and the controller is in communication with the cabinet housing and configured to operate the locking mechanism. The drawer unit is designed to be releasably locked at least partially within the cabinet housing by the locking mechanism, and slidable within a portion of the cabinet housing when released by the locking mechanism. The drawer unit includes at least one storage compartment, a cover, memory, and a power source. The storage compartment is configured to store at least one item therein. The cover is movable to an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the cover is in the closed configuration, the cover limits access to the item of the storage compartment. The memory is powered by the power source and is configured to store data associated with a movement of the cover. | 02-13-2014 |
20140222196 | MEDICAL CABINET ACCESS BELT OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. A cover which is configured as a metal belt is designed to selectively block access to the compartments of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration in one of two directions. The actuator selects the direction to reduce the time required to make such movement. | 08-07-2014 |
20140266761 | MEDICAL SUPPLY CABINET WITH LIGHTING FEATURES - A medical supply cabinet having improved features for user access, user control, and illumination is provided. The supply cabinet is provided with a selectively controllable illumination source, such as light-emitting diodes, that provide the operator with visual information regarding access to individual compartments of the supply cabinet. | 09-18-2014 |
James A. Michael, Cranberry Twp., PA US
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20100176699 | MEDICATION CABINETRY - An exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access for storing items, such as medications. A slidable cover with a first opening allows for closure and/or access to items in an interior of the drawer. The cabinet further includes an actuator coupled to the cover and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. | 07-15-2010 |
Jannet R. Michael, Reading, PA US
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20100173564 | Bra strap holder - The bra strap holder is used to secure the bra straps in the back of the bra from sliding down the shoulders. It is comprised of a clear TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) strap welded to unique three prong flexible plastic ends which attach to the bra strap. | 07-08-2010 |
Jason D. Michael, Turbotville, PA US
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20120167445 | TURKEY DECOY - A turkey decoy or other animal hunting decoy is provided depicting a live mature animal, wherein certain body parts are dwarfed and diminished in size in comparison to the live mature animal it depicts. The decoy will further have colors thereon mimicking colors of the live mature animal eliciting a sexual response from the hunted live animal. | 07-05-2012 |
20140215890 | TURKEY DECOY - Disclosed herein is a tom turkey decoy that includes a three-dimensional body having a substantial volume. The three-dimensional body is dwarfed and has a diminished size when compared to a body of a normal sized live mature tom turkey. A neck extends from the three-dimensional body, the neck being of comparable size and having comparable features to the neck of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. A head extends from the neck, the head being of a comparable size and having comparable features to the head of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. The head and the neck are positioned on the body in an erect position. Further disclosed is a method of hunting using the tom turkey decoy. | 08-07-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Michael, Middle River, MD US
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20120010531 | Small-Animal Unit for Muscle Injury, Muscle Testing and Muscle Training in Vivo - The invention provides a system for measuring contractile torque of skeletal muscles, performing muscle training programs, and inducing contraction-induced injury. The system is versatile and precise to measure contractile torque, train muscles, and perform contraction-induced injury protocols on living rodents. The system also allows for repeated studies of the same animal over time, thus resembling longitudinal human studies, minimizing the effect of animal-to-animal variability, and reducing the total number of animals that need to be studied. | 01-12-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Michael, Marinette, WI US
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20090095936 | Fluoroalkenyl Poly[1,6]glycosides - Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where R | 04-16-2009 |
Jennifer Michael, Germantown, OH US
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20080288337 | Template-Based Targeted Marketing - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide for the creation of a template-based targeted marketing presentation. According to various embodiments described herein, a sales representative utilizes a workstation to request a marketing presentation for a certain category of customer within a particular market. A presentation engine retrieves applicable up-to-date data corresponding to the customer category and market from a database and uses the data to make one or more Return On Investment (ROI) calculations. One or more presentation templates include data insertion locations. The one or more ROI calculations and other retrieved data is used to populate the data insertion locations of a selected presentation template. Once populated, the resulting marketing presentation is customized with targeted data and statistics for presenting to the customer. | 11-20-2008 |
Jim G. Michael, Parker, CO US
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20110248806 | SWITCHABLE CORE ELEMENT-BASED PERMANENT MAGNET APPARATUS - A method and device for a switchable core element-based permanent magnet apparatus, for holding and lifting a target, comprised of two or more carrier platters containing core elements. The core elements are magnetically matched soft steel pole conduits attached to the north and south magnetic poles of one or more permanent magnets, inset into carrier platters. The pole conduits contain and redirect the permanent magnets' magnetic field to the upper and lower faces of the carrier platters. By containing and redirecting the magnetic field within the pole conduits, like poles have a simultaneous level of attraction and repulsion. Aligning upper core elements “in-phase,” that is, north-north/south-south with the lower core elements, activates the apparatus by redirecting the combined magnetic fields of the pole conduits into the target. Anti-aligning upper core elements “out-of-phase,” that is, north-south/south-north with the lower core elements, deactivates the apparatus and results in pole conduits containing opposing fields. | 10-13-2011 |
20120174368 | SWITCHABLE CORE ELEMENT-BASED PERMANENT MAGNET APPARATUS - A method for producing a switchable core element-based permanent magnet apparatus, used for holding and lifting a target, comprised of two or more carrier platters containing core elements. The core elements are magnetically matched soft steel pole conduits attached to the north and south magnetic poles of one or more permanent magnets, inset into carrier platters. The pole conduits contain and redirect the permanent magnets' magnetic field to the upper and lower faces of the carrier platters. By containing and redirecting the magnetic field within the pole conduits, like poles have a simultaneous level of attraction and repulsion. Aligning upper core elements “in-phase,” with the lower core elements, activates the apparatus by redirecting the magnetic fields of both pole conduits into the target. Anti-aligning upper core elements “out-of-phase,” with the lower core elements, deactivates the apparatus resulting in pole conduits containing opposing fields. | 07-12-2012 |
John Michael, Toledo, OH US
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20110203463 | DOUGH PREPARING MACHINE - A dough preparing machine for preparing dough is provided. The dough preparing machine includes a dough batching system for assembling dry ingredients, a dough mixing device, and a dough compressing and dividing device. The dough preparing machine is operable to produce customizable and discrete loaves of dough for baking. The dough preparing machine gathers necessary ingredients for making dough, mixes the dough to a desired consistency, and divides the dough. The mixing device is configured to mix the dough in a bowl and transfer the dough to a container for compressing and dividing operations. The compressing and dividing device includes a first plate having a plurality of blocks and a second plate having a plurality of blades. The blades are configured to slide between the blocks after compressing operations and divide the dough. | 08-25-2011 |
John Gerhard Michael, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100047576 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20100112352 | HYDROXYL POLYMER-CONTAINING FIBERS - Rotary spinning processes, more particularly processes for making hydroxyl polymer-containing fibers using a rotary spinning die, hydroxyl polymer-containing fibers made by the processes and webs made with the hydroxyl polymer-containing fibers are provided. | 05-06-2010 |
20110189482 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190426 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 08-04-2011 |
20120114943 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20130108869 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130216809 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures containing a plurality of solid additives and a plurality of filaments are provided. | 08-22-2013 |
20140080377 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140238295 | EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES FOR THE APPLICATION OF ATOMIZED FLUID TO A WEB SUBSTRATE - An apparatus for the application of atomized fluid to a web material having a first surface and a second surface opposed thereto is disclosed. The apparatus is provided with a fluid source disposed adjacent to the first surface of the web material and a receipt plenum disposed adjacent to the second surface of the web material. The receipt plenum provides a source of negative pressure to the second surface of the web material. A fluid disposed from the fluid source contacts the first surface of the web material and is caused to traverse therethrough by the source of negative pressure. A portion of the fluid contacting the first surface of the web material is contained by the receipt plenum. | 08-28-2014 |
20140287973 | DETERGENT PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A detergent product containing a detergent composition is provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140308486 | METHOD FOR MAKING A FIBROUS STRUCTURE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE BOND SITES AND FIBROUS STRUCTURES MADE THEREWITH - The present invention relates to a method for making a fibrous structure, particularly in order to provide a fibrous structure comprising a bonding material which is bonded to a nonwoven substrate at a plurality of discrete bond sites. The plurality of discrete bond sites comprises first, second and third areas. The first, second and third areas comprise a plurality of individual parallelograms which have different compacted fibers relative to each others. The first, second and third areas comprise a plurality of individual parallelograms which have different densities of compacted fibers relative to each other. The bonding material is made of a plurality of filaments comprising a hydroxyl polymer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331896 | CROSSLINKING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROXYL POLYMERS - Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided. | 11-13-2014 |
John J. Michael, St. Michael, MN US
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20080288906 | Integrated system on module - An electronic product includes a circuit board, an integrated system on module, and an application-specific module. The integrated system on module and the application-specific module are integrated with the circuit board. A method of forming the circuit board is disclosed, as well as a method of forming the electronic product. | 11-20-2008 |
John W. Michael, Seattle, WA US
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20110175748 | Element Mapping to Control Illumination of a Device Shell - An interactive electronic device shell and light source may enable personalization and increased functionality of an electronic device. The shell may at least partially cover a light source and attach to an electronic device. The shell includes at least some transparent or translucent portions (e.g., light stencils) that enable light from a matrix of the light source to emit through the shell, thus causing a display of light from the shell. In some aspects, the electronic device may be linked with the shell and/or the light source to control light emission through the shell. In various aspects, an illumined portion of the shell may have significance, such as revealing an artistic design or indicating a message based on activity of the electronic device. | 07-21-2011 |
Joseph Darryl Michael, Delmar, NY US
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20090033227 | MERCURY FREE COMPOSITIONS AND RADIATION SOURCES INCORPORATING SAME - A radiation source is presented, the source comprising an ionizable mercury-free composition that comprises tin halide such that the halide to tin ratio is greater than 2. | 02-05-2009 |
20100055885 | METHOD OF MAKING LOW WORK FUNCTION COMPONENT - A method for fabricating a component is disclosed. The method includes: providing a member having an effective work function of an initial value, disposing a sacrificial layer on a surface of the member, disposing a first agent within the member to obtain a predetermined concentration of the agent at said surface of the member, annealing the member, and removing the sacrificial layer to expose said surface of the member, wherein said surface has a post-process effective work function that is different from the initial value. | 03-04-2010 |
20110171399 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS COATING OF FIBROUS MATERIALS - A process and apparatus for continuously depositing a coating on a fibrous material. The process is a chemical vapor deposition process that includes causing multiple strands of a fibrous material to continuously travel through a coating zone within an enclosed chamber defined by a housing so that portions of the strands contact a reactant gas as the portions travel through the chamber, directly heating the portions of the strands without physically contacting the strands and without directly heating the housing, and depositing a coating material on the strands as a result of the reactant gas contacting the portions of the strands and decomposing to form a coating of the coating material. Heating of the strands can be achieved by capacitive coupling, inductive coupling, microwave radiation, and radiant heating. | 07-14-2011 |
20120132268 | ELECTRODE, PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MAKING - In one aspect of the present invention, a transparent electrode, is presented. The transparent electrode includes a substrate and a transparent layer disposed on the substrate. The transparent layer includes (a) a first region including cadmium tin oxide; (b) a second region including tin and oxygen; and (c) a transition region including cadmium, tin, and oxygen interposed between the first region and the second region, wherein an atomic ratio of cadmium to tin in the transition region varies across a thickness of the transition region. The second region further has an electrical resistivity greater than an electrical resistivity of the first region. A photovoltaic device, a photovoltaic module, a method of making is also presented. | 05-31-2012 |
20120156827 | METHOD FOR FORMING CADMIUM TIN OXIDE LAYER AND A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - In one aspect of the present invention, a method is provided. The method includes disposing a substantially amorphous cadmium tin oxide layer on a support and rapidly thermally annealing the substantially amorphous cadmium tin oxide layer by exposing a first surface of the substantially amorphous cadmium tin oxide layer to an electromagnetic radiation to form a transparent layer. A method of making a photovoltaic device is also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
20130075756 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCED BIAS THRESHOLD INSTABILITY - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device, having a semiconductor substrate comprising silicon carbide with a gate electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate on a first surface with, a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate. There is a dielectric layer disposed on the gate electrode and a remedial layer disposed about the dielectric layer, wherein the remedial layer is configured to mitigate negative bias temperature instability maintaining a change in threshold voltage of less than about 1 volt. A source electrode is disposed on the remedial layer, wherein the source electrode is electrically coupled to a contact region of the semiconductor substrate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130153781 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFECT DETECTION USING EXOELECTRONS - An defect detection system includes an exoemission sensor having a conductive layer and an insulating layer. The exoemission sensor is mountable to a material of interest and configured to receive exoemissions from the material while in an atmosphere. The exoemission sensor outputs a signal based upon the received emissions. An analysis device is configured to receive the signal from the exoemission sensor and determine whether a defect is present in the material based upon the signal. | 06-20-2013 |
20140027782 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCED BIAS TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY (BTI) IN SILICON CARBIDE DEVICES - A system includes a silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor device and a hermetically sealed packaging enclosing the SiC semiconductor device. The hermetically sealed packaging is configured to maintain a particular atmosphere near the SiC semiconductor device. Further, the particular atmosphere limits a shift in a threshold voltage of the SiC semiconductor device to less than 1 V during operation. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034963 | DEVICE HAVING REDUCED BIAS TEMPERATURE INSTABILITY (BTI) - A semiconductor device is disclosed along with methods for manufacturing such a device. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor device includes a source electrode formed using a metal that limits a shift, such as due to bias temperature instability, in a threshold voltage of the semiconductor device during operation. In certain embodiments the semiconductor device may be based on silicon carbide. | 02-06-2014 |
Junitha Michael, Rochester, NY US
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20110035019 | TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A total ankle replacement system is presented. The total ankle joint replacement procedure can be used to treat persons with disability, deformity, or that are suffering from osteoarthritis and other arthritic conditions. The total ankle joint assembly generally comprises a tibial component, a talar component, and a bearing component, where the bearing component is positioned between and articulates with the tibial component and talar component to mimic the natural ankle joint movement. | 02-10-2011 |
Keith Michael, West Chester, PA US
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20100071561 | MOBILE NITROGEN GENERATION DEVICE - A mobile inert gas generator can include various components supported by a wheeled vehicle. The generator can include a feed air compressor, a separation device for separating an inert gas from a feed air gas, and a booster compressor, each of which can have various sensors and actuators for controlling the operation thereof. An electronic control system can be connected to the sensors and actuators to allow for convenient operation of the generator. The electronic control system can include a control panel disposed in a cab. | 03-25-2010 |
Kevin Michael, Furnace, PA US
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20110058680 | Methods and Apparatus for Continuous Noise Exposure Monitoring - A method for continuously monitoring noise exposure level of a person via measuring sound level within an ear canal of the person using a sound measurement means linked to a sound level recording device external to the ear canal, wherein the sound measurement means may be shielded from the environment by a hearing protective device, and wherein the cable does not interfere with the ability of the hearing protective device to reduce noise exposure level in the ear canal. Also provided is a system comprising a sound measurement means mounted within an ear canal of the person, an external sound level recording means and a linking cable. Further provided is a system for providing continuous noise exposure monitoring level of a person, and for providing radio communication in a noisy environment, said system comprising the above sound monitoring system linked to a radio signal transmission means, and is switchable between said sound level recording means in a recording mode and said radio signal transmission means in a communication mode. | 03-10-2011 |
Laura Frey Michael, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080207716 | Formulations and Dosing Regiment for Ppar-Alpha Modulators - The present invention provides dosing regimens for PPAR-alpha agonist and compositions thereof. A further embodiment of the present invention is a solid oral formulation of Propanoic Acid, 2-[4-[3-[2,5-dihy-dro-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]propyl]phenoxyl-2-methyl- comprising 75 μg or less of Propanoic Acid, 2-[4-[3-[2,5-dihydro-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]propyl]phenoxy]-2-methyl- per dosage unit. | 08-28-2008 |
20100099725 | PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR ACTIVATED RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to compounds of the structural Formula: wherein: R | 04-22-2010 |
Leonard S. Michael, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20140353486 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING TOTAL BODY SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS - The present invention is based on the finding that enrichment of D3-creatinine in a urine sample following oral administration of a single defined dose of D3-creatine can be used to calculate total-body creatine pool size and total body skeletal muscle mass in a subject. The invention further encompasses methods for detecting creatinine and D3-creatinine in a single sample. The methods of the invention find use, inter alia, in diagnosing disorders related to skeletal muscle mass, and in screening potential therapeutic agents to determine their effects on muscle mass. | 12-04-2014 |
Magad M. Michael, Danbury, CT US
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20100094870 | METHOD FOR MASSIVELY PARALLEL MULTI-CORE TEXT INDEXING - There is provided, in a parallel pipelined structure on a multi-core device, a method for parallel pipelined multi-core indexing. The method includes generating one or more single document indexes respectively corresponding to one or more single documents of a given data stream. The method further includes generating one or more multi-document interval-based hash tables from the one or more single document indexes. The method also includes generating a global hash table formed from merging one or more of the multi-document interval-based hash tables, the global hash table representing a collective index for all of the single documents for which the one or more single document indexes were generated. | 04-15-2010 |
Marie Michael, Urbandale, IA US
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20110041209 | METHODS FOR INCREASING TRANSFORMATION FREQUENCY THROUGH THE FOLIAR APPLICATION OF COPPER AMINO ACID CHELATE - Methods for transforming an explant are provided. The methods may include applying copper amino acid chelate to a plant and transforming an explant obtained therefrom. The transformed explant may have increased transformation frequency relative to a control. | 02-17-2011 |
Mark S. Michael, Corunna, IN US
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20090133899 | DRAWN STRAND FILLED TUBING WIRE - A wire for use in medical applications. The wire is formed by forming a bundle from a plurality of metallic strands and positioning the bundle within an outer tube. The tube and strands are then drawn down to a predetermined diameter to form a wire for use in medical devices. The wire may be covered with an insulating material. | 05-28-2009 |
Martin Francis Michael, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090132278 | Integrated Biomedical Information Portal System And Method - A computer-implemented system and method for integrating data from a plurality of biomedical development phases. The system and method include a database that stores data collected from the biomedical development phases. The database further includes a metadata data structure that describes the data collected during a biomedical development phase. At least one graphical user interface collects data during the biomedical development phase. The structure of the graphical user interface is defined based at least in part upon the metadata data structure so that the graphical user interface collects data points as well as metadata that is to be stored within the metadata data structure. The metadata describes the collected data points, and at least a portion of the metadata data structure is determined based upon an issue that arises in a subsequent biomedical development phase. | 05-21-2009 |
Matthew M.j Michael, Seattle, WA US
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20110137960 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CREATING AND UTILIZING A CONTEXT - The described aspects include an apparatus or method of context-aware communication comprises obtaining, by an access terminal, a plurality of terminal data from a plurality of access terminal subsystems, one or more terminal applications, or a combination of both. Further, the aspects include determining at least one context corresponding to at least a portion of the plurality of terminal data. Also, the aspects include creating a context profile having a context identifier identifying each context, wherein each context profile comprises profile parameters corresponding to the respective portion of the plurality of terminal data determined to correspond to the respective context. Additionally, the aspects include storing each context profile. Optionally, the aspects may further include monitoring for the occurrence of a context corresponding to a content profile, and performing a context action triggered by detecting the occurrence of a context. | 06-09-2011 |
Michael L. Michael, Kirkland, WA US
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20110131183 | Using a Data Protection Server to Backup and Restore Data on Virtual Servers - A virtual machine may be discovered through a directory service or via an agent that is installed on the host operating system that is running the virtual machine. If the agent is installed on the virtual machine, the agent monitors changes to a set of protected volumes on the virtual machine. If the agent is installed on the host, the agent monitors changes to the protected volumes, which may contain one or more virtual servers on the host. Periodically, these changes from the host or the virtual server are sent to a data protection server. The data protection server updates its replicas of protected volumes with the sent changes. Versions of files on a data protection server corresponding to a volume of a virtual server may be restored to the virtual machine, to another machine, or may be viewed from the data protection server. | 06-02-2011 |
Mills E. Michael, Midland, MI US
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20140345675 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL INTERCONNECT - The invention is a photovoltaic article comprising a first photovoltaic cell having a photoelectrically active region which is located between a topside electrode and a backside electrode, at least one first interconnect element in contact with the frontside electrode at a front surface of the cell and the interconnect element is adhered to the topside electrode of the cell, and at least one second interconnect element adhered to the backside electrode. An electronically conductive adhesive having a low Tg is used to adhere the interconnect element to the frontside electrode. The ECA used to adhere the second interconnect element to the backside electrode is characterized by at least one of the following features: a glass transition temperature of at least 85 C and the backside electrically conductive adhesive comprises a metal chelation compound characterized by the presence of a heterocyclic component comprising one of O, N, or S in a ring configuration and at least one additional heteroatom selected from O, N, or S. | 11-27-2014 |
Paul W. Michael, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100162693 | METHOD OF REDUCING TORQUE RIPPLE IN HYDRAULIC MOTORS - Torque Ripple is reduced in hydraulic system by operating with a hydraulic fluid having a VI of at least 130. | 07-01-2010 |
Riad E. Michael, Washington, MI US
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20080290674 | HEAD LAMP LOW SPEED COLLISION PROTECTOR - A system for protecting a head tamp of a motor vehicle. The system includes at least one headlamp protector device. The at least one headlamp protector device is adapted to be coupled to a bumper beam and adapted to be coupled to a crush can. The at least one headlamp protector device extends beyond the end of the bumper beam to protect the head lamp during an impact event. | 11-27-2008 |
Robert Michael, Casanova, AZ US
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20100268321 | DRUG-RELEASING GRAFT - A method of incorporating drugs into an implantable medical device. In one variation, water insoluble drugs are used to form crystals within the porous structure of the device. Upon implantation, the drug crystals dissolve slowly and release the drug into the surrounding tissue. In one example, a water insoluble drug is crystallized within the pores of an ePTFE vascular graft. | 10-21-2010 |
Robert E. Michael, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20140212304 | BLOWER ASSEMBLY FOR HAND DRYER - A dryer with a modular blower assembly that allows easy assembly and field servicing through replacement of the blower assembly as a unit. The blower assembly generally includes unique motor mounts that allow a motor assembly to be secured within a housing without being directly fastened to other members. | 07-31-2014 |
Robert J. Michael, Erie, PA US
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20110072748 | FLOORING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED REDUCTION OF IMPACT FORCES DURING A FALL - This invention provides a flooring apparatus comprising: (a) a flooring plate; (b) a plurality of columns extending from an underside of the flooring plate, wherein at least some of the columns deform when the flooring plate is subjected to a pressure equal to or greater than a critical buckling pressure; and (c) a matrix material in at least partial contact with the columns. The present disclosure includes many variations of such apparatus, such as various column designs, material selection criteria, and end-use considerations. This invention also provides a flooring system for mitigating injuries associated with falls, the system comprising a plurality of flooring apparatus each provided in accordance the present disclosure. The flooring system can include one or more types of modular tiles, or any other configuration (such as mats). | 03-31-2011 |
Robert Joseph Michael, Erie, PA US
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20110061809 | MOVING TRACKS DOZER EQUALIZER LINK ELASTOMERIC BEARING ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED PIN STRUCTURE - A moving tracks dozer equalizer link elastomeric bearing assembly including a concentric outer member operable for securely engaging a equalizer link bore structure associated with a first end portion of an equalizer link structural member, wherein the to concentric outer member is disposed substantially within the equalizer link bore structure. The dozer equalizer link elastomeric bearing assembly also including a concentric inner member operable for securely engaging a pin structure associated with a second moving track roller frame assembly structural member, wherein the concentric inner member is disposed substantially within the concentric outer member. The dozer equalizer link elastomeric bearing assembly further including an elastomeric section disposed between the concentric inner member and the concentric outer member, wherein the elastomeric section is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member and an inner surface of the outer member, and wherein the elastomeric section is operable for accommodating axial, cocking, and torsion motions of the second moving track roller frame assembly structural member pin structure relative to the first equalizer link structural member. | 03-17-2011 |
Robert L. Michael, Margate, FL US
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20080258478 | Security Device Having A Cable - Systems and apparatuses for a security device having a cable ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080291025 | ADJUSTABLE CONSTRAINING ADAPTIVE INSERT FOR MERCHANDISE SECURITY TAG AND METHOD THEREOF - A security system includes a security device and a spacer. The security device defines a first opening having a first diameter. The spacer is removably positionable in the first opening to create a center opening having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The security device includes a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a housing having the magnetically actuable locking mechanism disposed therein. The locking mechanism includes a magnetically actuable latch, a belt configured to provide a latch mating element for the latch, and a flexible element to bias the magnetically actuable latch and the belt into a locked position. The housing includes a passageway which defines a belt pathway configured to slidingly receive the belt therein. | 11-27-2008 |
Sam Michael, Mill Creek, WA US
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20090031179 | JTAG TEST CODE AND DATA COMPILER AND METHOD - A software compiler is described here that is capable of analyzing JTAG test functions and translating them into code and date usable and accessible by a JTAG-bus controller hardware circuit. The compiler is capable of reading instructions and data information not directly usable by a JTAG-bus controller, such as Serial Victor Format, and generating instructions and data executable by a JTAG-bus controller hardware circuit. This allows the JTAG-bus controller to directly access such compiled code during the test without using an interpreter to translate such information before executing them. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031289 | MEMORY MANAGEMENT FOR REMOTE SOFTWARE DEBUGGERS AND METHODS - During software development for embedded systems, it is very common to use a remote debugger to debug the software applications. In such a debugging environment, the debugger will be running on a remote computer and the application under development will be running on the embedded system. The debugger will be connected to the embedded system via a software link or a hardware emulator. During the debug process, it is desirable to access various memory blocks in the embedded system in different ways. An example would be to enable or disable CPU cache during memory access for a specific address range. Another example would be the ability to designate a memory block as a flash memory to allow the use of a programming algorithm. This feature is addressed by adding a Memory Access Table (MAT) from a configuration file or compiler output to the debugger, emulator or debug monitor. | 01-29-2009 |
Sam G. Michael, Parker, CO US
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20110014088 | COMPACT NATURAL GAS STEAM REFORMER WITH LINEAR COUNTERCURRENT HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention is natural gas steam reforming apparatus for generating an output gas mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The apparatus is made from two enclosures. A first enclosure contains a source of water, superheated steam, and channels, located within a lower portion of the first enclosure, which contain a water-gas-shift catalyst for converting CO into CO | 01-20-2011 |
20110046244 | NATURAL GAS STEAM REFORMING METHOD WITH LINEAR COUNTERCURRENT HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention is a natural gas steam reforming method for generating an output gas mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, including the following steps. (1) Combusting a portion of the natural gas with an oxidizing agent to generate heat, superheated steam, and a gas mixture of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen. (2) Steam reforming the gas mixture with additional superheated steam under steam-rich conditions to transform a remaining portion of the natural gas into carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen. (3) Water-gas-shifting any residual carbon monoxide into additional carbon dioxide and additional hydrogen by utilizing a water-gas-shift catalyst downstream of the steam reforming step, thereby producing an effluent gas mixture that is predominantly carbon dioxide and hydrogen. (4) Boiling water in a top-to-bottom linear countercurrent heat exchanger to generate the superheated steam by transferring heat released in the water-gas-shifting step, where as the water is gravitationally and thermally stratified from top to bottom with a top portion boiling into steam, the steam continues to rise and is additionally heated in the top-to-bottom linear countercurrent heat exchanger. (5) And, utilizing the superheated steam produced as a reactant in the steam reforming step and the water-gas-shifting step to assist in reformation of the natural gas into carbon dioxide and hydrogen. | 02-24-2011 |
Samuel G. Michael, Silver Spring, MD US
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20080251716 | SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING ALIGNMENT OF LASER BEAM WITH SELECTED POINTS ON SAMPLES IN MALDI MASS SPECTROMETER - A mass spectrometry apparatus uses image processing of output signals of a camera in a mass spectrometer to provide feedback for directing the laser. The present invention provides for the determination of where samples have actually been deposited on a plate, and for the selection of different points for each sample, based on its structure, at which to aim a laser, during the cycle period of the mass spectrometer. Such feedback information increases the likelihood that the laser impinges samples and provides useful data. | 10-16-2008 |
Scott F. Michael, Estero, FL US
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20110100371 | ANTI-VIRAL PROPERTIES OF ZOSTERIC ACID AND RELATED MOLECULES - The invention relates chemical compound entry inhibitors and methods of determining such inhibitors that interact with regions of viruses, such as the dengue virus, as candidates for in vivo anti-viral compounds. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112031 | OPTIMIZED DENGUE VIRUS ENTRY INHIBITORY PEPTIDE (DN81) - The invention relates peptide entry inhibitors and methods of determining such inhibitors that are bindable to regions of viruses having class II E proteins, such as the dengue virus E protein, as candidates for in vivo anti-viral compounds. | 05-12-2011 |
20110178003 | OPTIMIZED DENGUE VIRUS ENTRY INHIBITORY PEPTIDE (10AN) - The invention relates peptide entry inhibitors and methods of determining such inhibitors that are bindable to regions of viruses having class II E proteins, such as the dengue virus E protein, as candidates for in vivo anti-viral compounds. | 07-21-2011 |
Sewell Michael, Springfield, MO US
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20090145037 | Step and pull sanitary door opener - A door opener for mounting on a door, including a mounting plate, a frictional engagement beam and an upwardly projecting ledge spaced apart from the mounting plate. A user steps onto the device contacting their shoe with the engagement bar and the upwardly projecting ledge to frictionally engage the shoe to the opener. The user then forcibly retracts their foot towards their body to lever the door open. | 06-11-2009 |
Siskin Michael, Randolph, NJ US
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20090314689 | Method to alter coke morphology using either polynuclear aromatic compounds or functionalized lignin - A method for altering coke morphology in a delayed coking process of heavy oil is provided. An effective amount of one or more oil dispersible or oil soluble polynuclear aromatic compounds, or functionalized lignin, is added or contacted with the resid or heavy oil at a point before or after the step of heating the heavy oil to coking temperatures. The addition of additives facilitates the formation of shot coke and inhibits the formation of sponge coke. | 12-24-2009 |
Sofolarides J. Michael, Hoboken, NJ US
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20110224187 | PYRROLIDINE, PIPERIDINE AND PIPERAZINE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel Pyrrolidine, Piperidine and Piperazine Derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Pyrrolidine, Piperidine and Piperazine Derivatives and the use of these compounds for treating or preventing treating allergy, an allergy-induced airway response, congestion, a cardiovascular disease, an inflammatory disease, a gastrointestinal disorder, a neurological disorder, a metabolic disorder, obesity, an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. | 09-15-2011 |
Stephen Michael, New Hope, MN US
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20090024088 | Bifurcated Balloon Folding Method and Apparatus - A balloon folding system specifically configured to reduce a side branch balloon of a bifurcated balloon catheter assembly includes a die that defines at least one chamber for receipt of the sidebranch balloon, and at least one pin sized to fit into the chamber and reduce the balloon to a substantially flattened state. The system also may include a housing for the reduction and folding of a primary branch balloon. The system is configurable to fold and reduce both branches simultaneously or separately. | 01-22-2009 |
Todd P. Michael, Piscataway, NJ US
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20120017335 | ZINC KNUCKLE PROTEINS - TZP proteins and method of their use for improving plant characteristics are disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
Tod Jason Michael, Chariton, IA US
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20100230171 | Drill Head for a Tunneling Apparatus - The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a drill head having a main body and a drive stem rotatably mounted within the main body. The main body defines a vacuum passage offset from the drive stem that extends through the main body from a proximal end to a distal end of the main body. The tunneling apparatus also includes an axial bearing structure for transferring axial load between the drive stem and the main body of the drill head. The axial bearing structure is proximally offset from the distal end of the main body of the drill head. The tunneling apparatus further includes a first radial bearing structure for transferring radial load between the drive stem and the main body of the drill head. The first radial bearing structure is positioned between the axial bearing structure and the distal end of the main body of the drill head and is distally offset from the axial bearing structure. | 09-16-2010 |
Tom Michael, Shawnee, KS US
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20110011384 | LAUNCHING DEVICE AND METHOD - A launching device is described that includes a launcher and an optional snowball forming device. The launching device accepts objects, such as snowballs, and propels them through a generally cylindrical housing energy stored in elastic bands. One embodiment is an automatic launcher that includes an integrated snowball forming device. Uncompacted snow is provided to a hopper. The backwards motion of a handle compacts the snow into a ball and stores energy for launching, and the release of the handle propels the snowball. | 01-20-2011 |
Vicky Ann Michael, Winchester, VA US
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20080255708 | SMART WATER TIMER - A smart water timer which includes a water timer, a receiving unit connected to the water timer, and a moisture sensing unit which is in wireless communication with the receiving unit. The smart water timer can sense when the moisture level in the soil is too moist (based on a user setting) and turn off a water supply to a sprinkler as a result A soil moisture sensing unit is placed in the soil in the area to be watered. The soil moisture sensing unit uses a moisture sensing probe and wirelessly transmits a data signal to the receiver, which is connected to the water timer, indicating whether or not the water timer should be permitted to open a water valve. | 10-16-2008 |
20090230206 | VERTICAL RISING SPRINKLER APPARATUS WITH STABILIZED BASE UNIT - A watering device for watering bushes, grass, etc., which has a base unit connected to a substantially vertical riser which is connected to a sprinkler head, wherein the base unit can also have a receiving unit which holds a substantially vertical riser and a plurality stabilizing units, wherein the plurality of stabilizing units are adapted to be inserted in the ground, and wherein the stabilizing units are removable from the receiving unit. | 09-17-2009 |
20100276512 | VARIABLE RANGE SPRINKLER APPARATUS AND VARIABLE RANGE SPRINKLER PATTERN METHOD - A variable range sprinkler apparatus includes a sprinkler portion, a bypass unit housing a plurality of valves, and a water inlet portion. The sprinkler portion of the apparatus, which may be a rotary sprinkler unit, is attached to the bypass unit, and the bypass unit is coupled to the water inlet portion. Inside the bypass unit is a plurality of valves, at least one of which is adjustable, that are designed to open a water passage in the bypass unit. | 11-04-2010 |
20100314471 | STACKABLE SPRINKLER - A sprinkler is designed to be stacked upon a like sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a spray tube, a sled, a projection extending from either a top or bottom surface of the sled, and a recess formed at the top or bottom surface of the sled. The recess accommodates the projection extending from the sled of the like sprinkler so that the sprinkler can be stacked with the like sprinkler. | 12-16-2010 |
William E. Michael, Brecksville, OH US
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20090061081 | PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING A COATING LAYER SYSTEM ONTO A SUBSTRATE - A process for coating a substrate comprising: (a) depositing a primer-surfacer coating composition onto at least a portion of the substrate; (b) curing at least a portion of the primer-surfacer coating composition; (c) depositing a hiding coating composition onto a least a portion of the primer-surfacer coating composition; and (d) depositing a color-imparting non-hiding coating composition onto at least a portion of the hiding coating composition, wherein the second basecoat comprises a nanoparticulate, and wherein a portion of the hiding coating composition is not cured prior to the deposition of the color-imparting non-hiding coating composition; (e) optionally, dehydrating at least a portion of the hiding coating composition and the color-imparting non-hiding coating composition; and (f) curing at least a portion of the first base coat and the second basecoat simultaneously. | 03-05-2009 |
William J. Michael, Prescott, AZ US
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20120006838 | Animal-Resistant Container - An animal-resistant container includes a body and a lid. The body has an interior volume in which refuse may be placed. At least one latch mechanism is secured in the body and at least one latch receptacle is secured in the lid. The latch mechanism is engaged with the latch receptacle to secure the lid to the body and prevent access to the interior volume. The latch mechanism can be actuated by a gripping arm of a refuse pickup vehicle to release the latch mechanism from the latch receptacle so that contents of the container can be emptied during automated collection. A tilt sensor detects tilting movement of the container, and the latch mechanism is prevented from actuation following detection of the tilting movement so that an animal intruder cannot tip over the container and gain entry into the container. | 01-12-2012 |