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Andrea H. Mason, Fitchburg, WI US
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20130035612 | Hand-Function Therapy System With Sensory Isolation - The invention relates to rehabilitation systems and methods for providing therapy to individuals who have suffered a stroke or other neurological insult. A rehabilitation system may comprise a depth sensing camera positioned to view a workspace into which a patient's hands may be located, a display system viewable by the patient, and an electronic computer executing a stored program to display a representation of a virtual space holding at least one virtual object, display a representation of at least one hand of the patient, and monitor a virtual manipulation of the virtual object by the patient's hand. Other embodiments may include virtual reality goggles, head motion tracking, various exercises and of varying difficulty, tracking metrics and recording for subsequent playback. | 02-07-2013 |
Andrew F. Mason, Silver Spring, MD US
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20090197297 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensor Device - A molecularly imprinted polymer sensor device for detecting the presence of a taggant molecular structure in a fluid is disclosed. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor device comprises a molecularly imprinted crosslinked polymer having a crosslinked core and a plurality of polymer arms attached to the core, wherein the core has molecular sized cavities adapted to selectively receive and bind displacement molecules having the taggant molecular structure and a colorimetric indicator, said displacement molecule being selectively removed from the molecularly imprinted crosslinked polymer and replaced with the taggant molecular structure upon exposure to the fluid containing the taggant molecular structure therein, thereby indicating the presence of the taggant molecular structure in the fluid. | 08-06-2009 |
20100209516 | Triggered Drug Release Via Physiologically Responsive Polymers - A drug delivery system, product and method which effectuates delivery of appropriate amounts of a pharmaceutically active agent only upon stimulus of a physiological agent released during a disease event are described. A polymer that can bind to a specific biological stimulus and respond with a specific response is included. The response may be release of a pharmaceutical agent, an optical signal or a change in physical properties of the polymer. The design of associative polymers that are held together using temporary bonds which will dissolve, break apart or swell in the presence of the specific stimulus are described. One embodiment includes a reversible response to a biological stimulus. | 08-19-2010 |
20110303611 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymers - Disclosed is a cross-linked molecularly imprinted polymer including cross-linked chitosan having selective binding sites for phosphate ions, phosphate containing molecules, or a combination of both. | 12-15-2011 |
Andrew T. Mason, Amity, OR US
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20120221844 | OPERATING SYSTEM EXPERIENCE STATES - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to operating system experience states. Input may be received that requests a change from a current experience state to a target experience state. In response, state data may be obtained that indicates allowed experience states as well as component data that indicates components and relationships between components in the target experience state. This state data may then be used to change from the current experience state to a target experience state. The target experience state may be used, for example, to configure a server or other operating system. | 08-30-2012 |
20120304167 | Software Image Distribution - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to image distribution. In aspects, portions of an installation image of an operating system may be distributed to one or more repositories. In conjunction with determining a distribution of the installation image, one or more factors may be received. Based on the factor(s), a distribution manager may determine one or more repositories over which the data of the installation image is to be distributed. An indication of this distribution may be persisted for use in obtaining the data from the one or more repositories for installing, configuring, and/or re-configuring the operating system. | 11-29-2012 |
Anne B. Mason, Charlotte, VT US
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20090181048 | CANCER DRUG DELIVERY USING MODIFIED TRANSFERRIN - The present invention provides transferrin (Tf) conjugates of anti-cancer agents with increased cellular association and increased cellular internalization. The present invention also provides methods of treating cancer comprising administration of a Tf conjugate with increased cellular association to a subject with cancer. The present invention additionally provides methods of making, as well as screening for, Tf conjugates with increased cellular association or cellular internalization. The present invention also provides Tf conjugates with increased cellular association and internalization for delivering nucleic acids to cancer cells. | 07-16-2009 |
20110288023 | CANCER DRUG DELIVERY USING MODIFIED TRANSFERRIN - The invention provides modified Transferrin (Tf) molecules and conjugates of the Tf molecules with a therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods of treating cancer wherein the therapeutic agents are chemotherapeutic agents. The modified Tf molecules improve the delivery of the conjugated agent to a target tissue. In some embodiments, the modified Tf molecule has a mutation which decreases the release of bound iron from a Tf complex. The complex can also contain, for instance, a carbonate, oxalate, or other anion to stabilize the Tf iron complex. | 11-24-2011 |
Brian Mason, Aloha, OR US
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20100332172 | Secure test-for-yield chip diagnostics management system and method - A chip diagnostics management system includes secure design information that define production features of integrated circuit devices and are accessible according to selected levels of access privilege. A database of device defect information includes information of defects of devices produced according to the production features of the design information and associated wafers, production lots, and dies in or with which the devices were produced. A diagnostic manager correlates device defect information from plural wafers with the design information to identify a device location with a probability of being associated with the device defect information. A diagnostic manager viewer indicates the device location together with an amount of design information correlated the level of access privilege assigned to a selected user. | 12-30-2010 |
Carl Mason US
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20110207138 | Multiplex amplification reaction method for determination of Campylobacter jejuni Penner/capsule type - The inventive method and associated reagents relate to a molecular approach to determining | 08-25-2011 |
Cathy Mason, Little River, SC US
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20130037443 | Appliance Storage And Organizer Device - An appliance storage and organizer device, the device includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an enclosure with a hollow interior. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a plurality of holes each adapted for receiving and retaining an electrical hair care appliance. The device further includes a means for organizing and preventing entanglement of an electrical cord(s) of an electrical appliance(s). | 02-14-2013 |
Christopher A. Mason, Holmes Beach, FL US
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20090211512 | BOAT WINDSHIELD WITH VENT STRUCTURE - A boat windshield is described including a transparent pane. A rail is disposed adjacent and secured to one of either the bottom or the top edge of the transparent pane. An opening is defined through the rail. An air intake housing is secured to the front surface of the rail. An air intake opening and passageway are defined in the air intake housing. An air discharge housing is secured to the rear surface of the rail. An air discharge opening and passageway are defined in the rear intake housing. The air intake passageway, the opening through the rail, and the air discharge passageway define an air pathway from the front surface to the rear surface of the rail. The air discharge opening is positioned adjacent to the rear surface of the transparent pane to direct air along the rear surface of the transparent pane upon exiting the air discharge housing. | 08-27-2009 |
Christopher C. Mason, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120112815 | HIGH FREQUENCY SOLID STATE SWITCHING FOR IMPEDANCE MATCHING - In accordance with this invention the above and other problems are solved by a switching apparatus and method that uses a switching circuit having a pair of parallel solid-state diodes (e.g., PN diodes), one of which is connected to a transistor (e.g., power MOSFET or IGBT), to switch a capacitor in or out of a variable capacitance element of an impedance matching network. Charging a body capacitance of the transistor reverse biases one of the two diodes so as to isolate the transistor from the RF signal enabling a low-cost high capacitance transistor to be used. Multiple such switching circuits and capacitors are connected in parallel to provide variable impedance for the purpose of impedance matching. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher J. Mason, Newtown, CT US
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20100290017 | Folded Optical Encoder and Applications for Same - A system and method are used to determine a parameter (e.g., angle, position, orientation, etc.) of a device. A first portion includes a source of radiation configured to produce a beam of radiation that is directed to be reflected from a reflective portion of the device. A second portion is coupled to the first portion and includes a measurement device and, optionally, a detector, such that the reflected beam transmits through the measurement device onto the detector. The parameter of the device is determined based on the interaction of the reflected beam and the measurement device. In one example, the first and second portions can form a folded optical encoder that measures an angle of a scanning mirror or a position or orientation of a stage within a lithography apparatus. | 11-18-2010 |
Christopher John Mason, Ledgewood, NJ US
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20110155516 | Method of Operating Elevators During Emergency Situations - An elevator system having at least two elevators, wherein at least one of the elevators is designated as an emergency personnel elevator, can be operated to allow a firefighter to commandeer a second elevator for the purpose of ferrying persons to a safe evacuation floor. The elevator system is configured to determine if a request for an evacuation elevator originates from the firefighter elevator car positioned at one of several floors of a building. In response to the request, an elevator car other than the emergency personnel elevator car is designated as the evacuation elevator car. Further, the evacuation elevator car is dispatched to the floor the emergency personnel elevator car is positioned, and the evacuation elevator car is dispatched to a predefined evacuation floor upon receipt of an evacuation request made by the firefighter. | 06-30-2011 |
Christopher M. Mason, Winston Salem, NC US
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20090192026 | ARM AND SHOULDER LIFT APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus has a frame supporting a pivotable lower right arm and a lower left arm, and also a pivotable upper right arm and upper left arm. The upper right arm and the upper left arm are pivotably connected to the frame at points above the pivotable connections of the lower right arm and the lower left arm. The lower arms have handles for grasping by a user and weight pegs. The upper right arm and the upper left arm each further have a rail connected to the arm and running substantially parallel to it. A sleeve slideably engages the rail and supports a shoulder harness for a user and also weight pegs. The user grasps the handles connected to the lower arms and lifts upward, whereby his shoulders contact the resistance of the upper arms through the shoulder harness. | 07-30-2009 |
Christopher William Mason, Bunker Hill, WV US
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20120310596 | NIP WIDTH SENSING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL ROLLS - A method of determining the width of a nip formed by an industrial roll and a mating structure includes the steps of: providing an industrial roll having a cylindrical core and a polymeric cover surrounding the core, the industrial roll further comprising a plurality of pressure sensors mounted in the roll (optionally distributed in a helical pattern on the roll about a longitudinal axis of the roll); positioning the industrial roll in contact with the mating structure to form a nip; rotating the industrial roll; receiving pressure signals from the plurality of pressure sensors at a controller; and in the controller, utilizing the pressure signals from the pressure sensors to determine the width of the nip at locations on the roll associated with the pressure sensors. | 12-06-2012 |
Cliff Mason, Columbus, GA US
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20080275760 | METHOD FOR FACILITATING FINANCIAL AND NON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS, RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS - A new medium of tender employs both a primary barcode and a merchant specific extension barcode that are both associated with specific consumers. The system operates within preexisting merchant platforms and links merchant systems, POS systems, inventory systems, SKU systems, barcode readers and a server switch. The system allows the ready linking and access of consumer transaction related information including purchase history, credit information, merchandise details and similar information. It further allows for the ready remittance of payment via the ACH network through the eCache computer network or other funding networks based on criteria established by the merchant itself. It further facilitates the administration of consumer rewards or loyalty programs and also facilitates consignment arrangements between suppliers and merchants. | 11-06-2008 |
20110288943 | METHOD FOR FACILITATING FINANCIAL AND NON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS, RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS - A new medium of tender employs both a primary barcode and a merchant specific extension barcode that are both associated with specific consumers. The system operates within preexisting merchant platforms and links merchant systems, POS systems, inventory systems, SKU systems, barcode readers and a server. The system allows the ready linking and access of consumer transaction related information including purchase history, credit information, merchandise details and similar information. It further allows for the ready remittance of payment via the ACH network through the eCache computer network or other funding networks based on criteria established by the merchant itself. It further facilitates the administration of consumer rewards or loyalty programs and also facilitates consignment arrangements between suppliers and merchants. | 11-24-2011 |
Clifford Mason, Columbus, GA US
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20110208659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SECURE TRANSACTIONS USING AN INTERNET ACCESSIBLE DEVICE AND APPLICATION - A method for making financial transactions uses a proprietary server and network in communication with a merchant's point of sale (POS) terminal and a customer's smart phone. The smart phone runs an application that generates or downloads from the server a two dimensional barcode containing encrypted information. The barcode display is scanned at the POS, and transaction information is returned to the proprietary server for processing as an ACH or a conventional transaction. | 08-25-2011 |
Dale Mason, Lexington, KY US
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20100279609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING OVER AN 802.15.4 NETWORK - A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator. | 11-04-2010 |
20140080415 | System and Method for Communicating Over an 802.15.4 Network - A method of reducing data transfer while increasing image information over an 802.15.4 network includes obtaining an image with a sensor, modulating a representation of the image using a first 802.15.4 modem, sending the representation of the image to a coordinator, demodulating the representation of the image using a second 802.15.4 modem, and digitally enhancing at least one of the representation of the image and the image. A system for communication over an 802.15.4 network includes a sensor for obtaining data, the size of the data being at least an order of magnitude greater than the size of an 802.15.4 packet, a first 802.15.4 modem coupled to the sensor, a buffer for temporarily storing the data to allow transmission of portions of the data; the buffer being coupled to the sensor, a coordinator coupled to the sensor, the coordinator being capable of communicating with a computer, and a second 802.15.4 modem coupled to the coordinator. | 03-20-2014 |
David Clarence Mason, Nashville, TN US
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20100169779 | MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a media editing system comprising a first input/output port for receiving media projects comprising media to be edited and project instructions from a plurality of sources of media projects. The system further comprises a selector for selecting one of said plurality of media editing subsystems for editing a corresponding selected one of said received media projects. The selection based, at least in part, upon received project instructions. A second input/output port provides received media to be edited to the selected one of a plurality of editing subsystems. | 07-01-2010 |
Dennis B. Mason, Sandy, UT US
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20110094894 | GENERATION OF HYDROGEN ON DEMAND - The methods and systems for producing hydrogen on demand use aluminum, a heat source and an electrical source, such as, but not limited to, solar power. The heat source and electrical source is used to produce chemical intermediates from sodium chloride via electrolysis. The chemical intermediates from the sodium chloride may be reacted with aluminum to produce hydrogen. The on-demand hydrogen systems can generate a continuous stream of hydrogen that can power a home or business. Alternatively, or in addition, the on-demand hydrogen system can be incorporated into a vehicle to power the vehicle. | 04-28-2011 |
Elaine Scott Mason, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20100332309 | EARLY-PAYMENT DISCOUNT FOR E-BILLING SYSTEM - An Early Payment Discount (EPD) mechanism that enables customers to automatically receive an early payment discount for paying their invoice electronically, e.g., via electronic funds transfer (EFT), through an e-Billing system within a designated number of days from on-line invoice post date. | 12-30-2010 |
Elmer Mason, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20110005628 | Magnetohydrodynamic Fluid Conditioner - An assembly for the magnetic treatment of fluids such as liquids and gases. The treatment device is a hollow outer sleeve having magnets along the inside wall of the outer sleeve. An inner fluid conduit with a weak magnetic response can be provided in the outer sleeve. Different magnet arrangements produce different effects in the fluid being treated. An even-number of magnets arranged with alternating polarities around the outer sleeve are called a buster, producing an effect that tends to “bust” fluid molecules by introducing mechanical stresses and turbulence in the fluid. One or more magnets arranged with uniform polarity are called an aligner, producing an effect that tends to align fluid molecules with the magnetic field produced by the magnets. One or more busters and one or more aligners are often used together to form a magnetic treatment assembly. Magnets may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The numbers and types of busters and aligners are chosen depending on the composition of the fluid being treated and the volume of fluid flowing through the magnetic treatment assembly. The busting and aligning effect may be produced by a variety of magnetic treatment device geometries. | 01-13-2011 |
Eugene E. Mason, Boulder, CO US
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20090143657 | LOW-NOISE OPTICAL PROBES FOR REDUCING AMBIENT NOISE - An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to reduce the effect of ambient noise. | 06-04-2009 |
20120123278 | LOW-NOISE OPTICAL PROBES FOR REDUCING AMBIENT NOISE - An optical probe, which is particularly suited to reduce noise in measurements taken on an easily compressible material, such as a finger, a toe, a forehead, an earlobe, or a lip, measures characteristics of the material. A neonatal and adult disposable embodiment of the probe include adhesive coated surfaces to securely affix the probe onto the patient. In addition, the surface of the probe is specially constructed to reduce the effect of ambient noise. | 05-17-2012 |
Garth L. Mason, Springville, UT US
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20090072085 | LIVE TRIM TABS - A trim tab is disclosed for use on an aerodynamic foil that has first and second surfaces which extend between a leading edge and a trailing edge. Structurally, the trim tab includes a tab member that is bounded by slits formed through each surface to extend from the trailing edge toward the leading edge. Also, the tab member is bounded by a slot formed between the slits on the second surface to establish a flange between the slot and the trailing edge. Further, the trim tab includes an actuator that is mounted on the foil between the slot and the leading edge. The actuator includes an actuator arm that is connected to the flange. As a result, extension and retraction of the actuator moves the tab member about a hinge-less tab that is created on the first surface. | 03-19-2009 |
20100282901 | Pneumatic Blow-Down Actuator - An electromechanical linear actuator includes a pneumomechanical back-up system to ensure extension of retractable landing gear for landing an aircraft. Structurally, the linear actuator includes a stator forming a channel for receiving a ball screw. Further, the actuator includes a ball screw housing forming a chamber for receiving the ball screw. Specifically, the ball screw and the housing are in threaded engagement to translate rotation of the ball screw into axial extension of the housing. To power electromechanical extension of the actuator, the ball screw is selectively engaged to a motor with a gear train. Importantly, fluid communication between the ball screw housing and a pressurized fluid is selectively provided by a valve. If electromechanical extension of the actuator fails, the gear train is disconnected from the ball screw and the pressurized fluid is introduced into the chamber to drive pneumomechanical extension. | 11-11-2010 |
20130312851 | LOW PROFILE VALVES - Low profile valves are described. In an embodiment, a tubular member for fluid transport has a valve constructed within a wall of the tubular member for controlling a radial flow of fluid, such as water, oil, or gas, through the wall without impeding the flow of fluid or tools through the tubular member or near the exterior of the tubular member. The low profile valve may be used, for example, in the oil and gas industries as a pressure relief valve or check valve. When used as a pressure relief valve, a load member such as a spring, strap, or rocker arm maintains a backpressure on the valve. Example low profile valves can provide flow control from within a very thin annulus between other components. | 11-28-2013 |
20130343939 | Two-Step Hydraulic Valve - A two-step hydraulic valve is described. In an implementation, a two-step hydraulic valve with retrograde spool action has a pilot spool that controls hydraulic force applied to a main spool to switch a rod of a hydraulic actuator back-and-forth between extension and retraction. The main spool is hydraulically driven in retrograde motion to the pilot spool, providing improved reliability and switching action for the valve. The pilot spool also has an overtravel feature that can be used to hyperextend the rod for various purposes. In an example system, the two-step hydraulic valve controls a hydraulic actuator connected to drive a submersible reciprocating pump, such as a diaphragm pump. | 12-26-2013 |
Gary Mason, Melbourne, FL US
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20100235017 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR WIRELESS REMOTE FAULT HANDLING ON A REMOTE DISTRIBUTED POWER POWERED SYSTEM - A method for remotely administering a fault detected on an unmanned powered system that is controlled through a lead powered system, the method including detecting an operational fault on an unmanned powered system, communicating information about the fault to the lead powered system, through a wireless communication protocol operable with a wireless communication system, and communicating a reset message to the unmanned powered system to reset the fault detected. A system and computer software code, stored on a computer readable media and executable with a processor, are also disclosed for remotely handling a fault detected on an unmanned powered system that is controlled through a lead powered system. | 09-16-2010 |
Gary L. Mason, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100239707 | Increased Meat Tenderness Via Induced Post-Mortem Muscle Tissue Breakdown - The present methods and compounds relate to increasing meat tenderness by inducing post-mortem breakdown in muscle tissue. This is achieved by the use of beta-blockers in the pre-mortem period, which results in higher calpastatin levels, and reduced hyperplasia. This is also achieved by the use of agents immediately before slaughter that induce apoptosis in muscle tissue. This is further achieved by administering agents that induce muscle fiber fission. | 09-23-2010 |
Gary W. Mason, Melbourne, FL US
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20100074160 | MESSAGE REPEATER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A method is provided for operating a distributed power repeater for a train system. The method includes: (a) monitoring all radio traffic on a wireless communications channel used by the repeater to relay distributed power commands between a plurality of transmitters and receivers disposed on a plurality of trains for distributed power control of the trains; (b) determining the level of channel loading on the communications channel; (c) comparing the channel loading to a predetermined limit; (d) if the channel loading is less than the predetermined limit, relaying messages over the wireless communications channel at a first activity level; and (e) if the channel loading exceeds the predetermined limit, relaying messages over the wireless communications channel at a second activity level less than the first activity level. | 03-25-2010 |
20100204856 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING LOCATION INFORMATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECORDED OPERATING INFORMATION FOR A RAILROAD TRAIN - A method for recording operating information of a railroad train ( | 08-12-2010 |
Gary William Mason, Rockledge, FL US
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20120276841 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPEATING COMMUNICATION MESSAGES IN RAIL VEHICLE SYSTEM - A communication apparatus includes an operation module configured for communication with a wireless message repeater, e.g., a rail vehicle distributed power message repeater. The wireless message repeater is of the type having an antenna system, a receiver for receiving an incoming message, and a transmitter for transmitting a repeat message of the incoming message. The operation module is further configured to assess operation of the message repeater by comparing a feedback signal to the incoming message. The feedback signal may comprise part of a signal energy of the transmitted repeat message as received by the receiver. Alternatively or additionally, the operation module is further configured to assess operation of the message repeater by comparing at least one signal power associated with the transmitted repeat message to at least one threshold, | 11-01-2012 |
George L. Mason, Vicksburg, MS US
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20100013497 | REMOTE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF EARTHEN STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ITS USE - A system and associated method permit remote monitoring of subsurface structure for purposes of early detection and location of hidden anomalies, e.g., water seepage in levees. Anomalies may be due to sand boils or displacement of underlying soil. Representative systems provide continuous monitoring via two complementary means: parallel pairs of ported (leaky) coaxial cables and a fiber optic cable, each pair of coaxial cables associated with a fiber optic cable. A fiber optic system, with associated light source, processor and display, together with an RF system, provides data to a remote location via telemetry or cellular phone, or both. The fiber optic cable(s) allow monitoring of displacement and vibrations within the structure. The ported coaxial cables, with associated RF source, using the same processor, display and telemetry used with the fiber optic sub-system, provide data for monitoring moisture change correlated to changes in the dielectric constant of surrounding material. | 01-21-2010 |
Grant Matthew Mason, Charlotte, NC US
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20120023824 | AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER - A door opener for opening a door having an external surface comprises a screw mounted for rotary motion and a carriage mounted on the screw such that rotation of the screw causes motion of the carriage along the screw. A motor rotates the screw. An actuator arm has a first end and a second end, where the actuator arm is operatively connected to the carriage such that movement of the carriage causes the actuator arm to move between a retracted position where the door is closed and an extended position where the door is open. The first end of the actuator arm is in contact with but not connected to the external surface of the door such that the first end of the actuator arm rides over the external surface of the door. | 02-02-2012 |
Helen Barbara Mason, Cheyenne, WY US
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20120090035 | System and Tool for Logistics Data Management on Secured Smart Mobile Devices - A unique computer implemented logistics data management tool/technique for secure resident operation on a mobile computerized device—and associated system and computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon, executable program code and instructions—encompassing certain cornerstone modules: product generation module; data update module; and secure services module. Features of the three modules interoperate for secure downloading to the mobile computerized device for resident operation thereon whether in any of the following categories of wireless communication: Connected, Disconnected, and Occasionally Connected. | 04-12-2012 |
Jack Mason, Beech Island, SC US
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20090155471 | Method and Apparatus for Coating Pine Straw - The invention is an apparatus and method for coating straw with fertilizers, preservatives and/or colorants to extend the useful life of and add aesthetic properties to pine straw. The invention comprises the steps of providing a drying chamber, collecting straw, placing the straw into windrows within the drying chamber, providing a means for simultaneously fluffing and coating the straw, fluffing and coating the, and then drying the straw inside the drying chamber until the coating is dry. The means for simultaneously fluffing and coating the straw is an apparatus that features a fluffing system, a coating system, and an application chamber all of which may be powered and operated via a standard farm tractor with hydraulic ports and power take-off connections. The apparatus is designed to fluff the straw within an application chamber wherein the coating is simultaneously applied to the tossed and, thereby, temporarily suspended pine straw. | 06-18-2009 |
James P. Mason, Atlanta, GA US
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20100125495 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A MOBILE WALLET AT A MOBILE TELEPHONE - A method of providing a mobile wallet is disclosed and may include displaying a mobile wallet login screen and displaying a mobile wallet. The mobile wallet includes at least one of the following: an accounts option, a buy now option, an offers option, a receipts option, and a more option. The method further includes displaying one or more accounts when the accounts option is selected. The one or more accounts may include at least one of the following: a bank account, a credit account, a gift card account, and a rewards account. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125510 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS USING A MOBILE WALLET SYSTEM - A method of managing transactions between a mobile wallet within a mobile device and a point-of-sale terminal at a merchant is disclosed and may include receiving a request for a purchase code from the mobile wallet, generating a short-term purchase code, transmitting the short-term purchase code to the mobile wallet, and receiving the short-term purchase code from the merchant. | 05-20-2010 |
20110304550 | AUTO-MORPHING ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHODS - An adaptive user interface device capable of implementing multiple modes of input and configuration may adapt to current user inputs, and may include configuration changes. In an aspect, an adaptive user interface device may be configured for a finger sensing in a touchpad mode, and configured for stylus sensing in a digital tablet mode. In another aspect, surface features of the adaptive user interface device may change shape, such as by raising buttons in response to entering a keyboard or keypad mode. Various mechanisms may be used for raising buttons, and may enable presenting buttons in a variety of shapes and locations on the interface. The configuration of the adaptive user interface device may depend upon the user actions and user identity. Configuration modes may be organized according to many levels enabling a single user interface to support a large number of input options functionality within a limited surface area. | 12-15-2011 |
20120330830 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MANAGING A STORED VALUE ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH A CLIENT UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - A method and system for creating and managing a stored value account associated with a client device is disclosed. A first stored value and an associated first virtual token may be created. A graphical representation of the first virtual token may be displayed on a display of a client device. An exchange request may be received, and a second stored value account may be created along with an associated second virtual token. Next, an animation that includes a transition from the first virtual token to the second virtual token may be displayed on the display of the client device. The animation may include a peel-off effect in which the first virtual token appears to curl away to reveal the second virtual token when the first virtual token has been exchanged for the second virtual token. | 12-27-2012 |
James Robert Mason, Abilene, KS US
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20090283152 | DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH FLUID CONTROL DEVICES - Diaphragm assemblies for use with fluid control devices are described. An example diaphragm assembly includes a body defining a plurality of chambers to be fluidly coupled to an outlet pressure of a fluid control device. Each of the chambers is spaced along a stem at least partially disposed in the chambers, and the stem is to move to control a flow of fluid through the fluid control device. Additionally, the example diaphragm assembly includes a first plurality of diaphragms, each of which is disposed in a corresponding one of the chambers, and each of which is coupled to the stem to move the stem in response to the outlet pressure of the fluid control device. | 11-19-2009 |
James Stephen Mason, Eastleigh, NH US
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20080217614 | Systems and Methods for Controlling of Electro-Migration - Systems and methods for controlling electro-migration, and reducing the deleterious effects thereof, are disclosed. Embodiments provide for reversal of an applied voltage to an integrated circuit when a measurement indicative of an extent of electro-migration indicates that a healing cycle of operation is warranted. During the healing cycle, circuits of the integrated circuit function normally, but electro-migration effects are reversed. In one embodiment, micro-electro-mechanical switches are provided at a lowest level of metallization to switch the direction of current through the levels of metallization of the integrated circuit. In another embodiment, if the measurement indicative of the extent of electro-migration exceeds a reference level by a specifiable amount, then the voltage applied to the integrated circuit is reversed in polarity to cause current to switch directions to counter electro-migration. A plurality of switches are provided to switch current directions through a lowest level of metallization so that the circuits function normally even though the polarity of the applied voltage has been reversed. | 09-11-2008 |
Jay W. Mason, Reno, NV US
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20110306894 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING AND MANAGING PATIENT/SUBJECT DATA - An ECG acquisition device including a central processing unit, an input interface connected to the central processing unit for acquiring subject biometric data, a memory module connected to the central processing unit for storing the subject biometric data and ECG data, and a user interface connected to the central processing unit for initiating acquisition of the subject biometric and ECG data. The ECG acquisition device is connected to a site PC for downloading and managing the ECG and biometric data, which is transmitted to a Clinical Information System by the site PC. | 12-15-2011 |
20140364754 | RMS Electrocardiography System and Method - A system for assessing a cardiac condition of a subject includes a sensor configured to record a plurality N of electrocardiographic signals from the subject to generate an ECG (electrocardiogram). The system further includes a processor configured to compute an RMS (root-mean-square) magnitude function from the recorded signals, and to measure from the RMS magnitude function an RMS variable that contains information about the cardiac condition of the subject. The ECG may be a standard 12-lead clinical ECG. The measured RMS variables may include RMS T-wave width, RMS RT recovery time, and RMS QT interval. | 12-11-2014 |
J. Bohannon Mason, Charlotte, NC US
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20130006252 | METHOD OF SURGICALLY PREPARING A TIBIA FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - A method of surgically preparing a tibia for implantation of a tibial prosthetic component is disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130006253 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN SURGICALLY PREPARING A TIBIA FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly that includes a handle and a keel punch configured to be inserted into a proximal end of a surgically-prepared tibia of a patient. The handle includes a lever configured to secure the keel punch to the handle. | 01-03-2013 |
20130030443 | PATELLA DRILL GUIDE AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY - An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella drill guide. The patella drill guide includes a first bracket and a second bracket coupled to the first bracket and moveable relative to the first bracket. The second bracket includes a drill plate having a plurality of guide holes defined therein, and each of the plurality of guide holes is sized to receive a surgical drill. A gasket is pivotally coupled to the second bracket, and the gasket has a plurality of plugs configured to be received in the plurality of guide holes of the second bracket. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030539 | PATELLA ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL METHOD - A method of surgically preparing a patella for implantation of a patella prosthetic component is disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130035693 | PATELLA RESECTION GUIDE WITH LOCATING FEATURES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument that includes a patella resection guide is disclosed. The patella resection guide includes a body having a substantially planar upper surface that defines a patella cutting guide surface and a first jaw having a first tooth, and a second jaw positioned opposite the first jaw. The second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw and includes a second tooth extending toward the first tooth that defines an axis along which the second jaw is moveable relative to the first jaw. The patella cutting guide surface defines a resection plane that extends through a patient's patella when the patella is positioned between the first jaw and the second jaw. | 02-07-2013 |
Jeff Mason US
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20110239851 | BALLISTIC STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL - One or more embodiments contained herein disclose a structural insulated panel having improved ballistics properties and methods for using the same. | 10-06-2011 |
Jeffrey T. Mason, Rockville, MD US
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20100136613 | PRESSURE-ASSISTED MOLECULAR RECOVERY (PAMR) OF BIOMOLECULES, PRESSURE-ASSISTED ANTIGEN RETRIEVAL (PAAR), AND PRESSURE-ASSISTED TISSUE HISTOLOGY (PATH) - A method is disclosed for reversing fixation-induced cross-linking in tissue specimens that have been preserved for histological examination. The method involves placing the fixed tissue in a liquid under elevated temperature and pressure conditions that are sufficient to reverse the fixation-induced cross-linking, restore antigenicity to proteins, and permit improved molecular and proteomic analysis of the preserved tissue specimen. Methods are also disclosed for processing tissues for histological examination under elevated pressure conditions that enhance the perfusion of liquid reagents into the tissue and reduce overall processing times. | 06-03-2010 |
20130011854 | PRESSURE-ASSISTED MOLECULAR RECOVERY (PAMR) OF BIOMOLECULES, PRESSURE-ASSISTED ANTIGEN RETRIEVAL (PAAR), AND PRESSURE-ASSISTED TISSUE HISTOLOGY (PATH) - A method is disclosed for reversing fixation-induced cross-linking in tissue specimens that have been preserved for histological examination. The method involves placing the fixed tissue in a liquid under elevated temperature and pressure conditions that are sufficient to reverse the fixation-induced cross-linking, restore antigenicity to proteins, and permit improved molecular and proteomic analysis of the preserved tissue specimen. Methods are also disclosed for processing tissues for histological examination under elevated pressure conditions that enhance the perfusion of liquid reagents into the tissue and reduce overall processing times. | 01-10-2013 |
Jeffrey T. Mason, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090176250 | Immunoliposome-Nucleic Acid Amplification (ILNAA) Assay - Immunoliposomes and use thereof in highly specific and sensitive nucleic acid amplification assays relying on amplification of specific nucleic acid sequences released from encapsulation within a liposome after a receptor on the liposome couples with a targeted analyte/antigen immobilized on a select surface. The immunoliposome nucleic acid amplification assay permits both quantitative and qualitative analyte detection. | 07-09-2009 |
John Bohannon Mason, Charlotte, NC US
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20100222890 | MOBILE/FIXED PROSTHETIC KNEE SYSTEMS - A prosthetic knee system includes a tibial tray, a non-rotating tibial insert, and a rotating tibial insert. The non-rotating tibial insert and the rotating tibial insert are selectively coupleable to the tibial tray such that a fixed or a mobile orthopaedic prosthesis may be configured. In some embodiments, the tibial tray may be a fixed or mobile tibial tray. Additionally, in some embodiments, the prosthetic knee system may include a femoral component. | 09-02-2010 |
John Christian Mason, St. Louis, MO US
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20090124792 | FLUORESCENT POLYMETHINE CYANINE DYES - The invention encompasses fluorescent cyanine dyes and methods of using such dyes. In particular, the invention encompasses near infrared polymethine cyanine dyes. | 05-14-2009 |
20130116403 | FLUORESCENT POLYMETHINE CYANINE DYES - The invention encompasses fluorescent cyanine dyes and methods of using such dyes. In particular, the invention encompasses near infrared polymethine cyanine dyes. | 05-09-2013 |
John E. Mason, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20120006333 | POST-SURGICAL PROTECTIVE PILLOW - A protective pillow for post-surgical use has a pliable yet firm inner incision pad and a stiff outer board. The outer board has handles on one side and is attached on the other side to the incision pad by use of hook-and-pile fasteners. The incision pad is soft yet pliable. The pad has one side with a cushioned surface. The cushioned surface has a long groove cut out from the inner part of the pad. The other side of the pad is attached to the outer board by hook-and-pile fasteners. The fasteners allow the post-surgical patient to orient the incision groove in any direction desirable so as to align the groove with the actual incision. The handles on the outer board always remain essentially horizontal while the incision pad is oriented in the same direction as the incision. The pad and board may be removed for easy cleaning or replacement. | 01-12-2012 |
John N. Mason, Nashville, TN US
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20110229910 | Fluorescent Substrates for Neurotransmitter Transporters - The invention is based on the finding that IDT307 and analogs thereof are fluorescent substrates transported by several neurotransmitter transporters. Provided are methods for the analysis of neurotransmitter transport and binding using IDT307 and its analogs. The invention also provides rapid methods for screening for modulators of neurotransmitter transport. | 09-22-2011 |
John R. Mason, Clayton, NC US
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20100205248 | PRESENCE REGISTRATION AND ROUTING NODE - A presence registration and routing node receives a message indicative of a telephony-related action performed by a user. In response to the message, the presence registration and routing node sends a message to a presence server for updating presence information regarding the user in a presence server database. | 08-12-2010 |
Jonathan David Mason, Tallahassee, FL US
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20120012717 | Musical Instrument Stand - The present invention comprises a stand for a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The stand is primarily comprised of a first plate, a second plate, a top holder and two bottom supports. The first plate is attached to the back of the body of the instrument. The second plate is pivotally attached to the first plate. The top holder is attached to the top of the first plate at a first end and extends up and over the top of the body of the instrument. Two bottom supports extend from the bottom of the first plate down and under the body of the instrument. When the second plate pivots away from the first plate when the stand is in use, the second plate and the two bottom supports fully support said guitar in an upright position. | 01-19-2012 |
Julian P. Mason, Hammonton, NJ US
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20120261414 | ABOVE GROUND FLUID STORAGE SYSTEM - An above ground liquid storage system includes a substantially impermeable liner bounding an interior for receiving a liquid. A plurality of supporting structures and a base support the liner and the liquid when the liquid is received in the interior. The liner extends from the base over a top end of the plurality of supporting structures and descends to the ground to form a cavity under the plurality of supporting structures. A temperature controller in communication with the cavity controls a temperature of the cavity to control the temperature of liquid in the interior. | 10-18-2012 |
20130200079 | ABOVE GROUND FLUID STORAGE SYSTEM - An above ground liquid storage system includes a substantially impermeable liner bounding an interior for receiving a liquid. A plurality of supporting structures and a base support the liner and the liquid when the liquid is received in the interior. The liner extends from the base over a top end of the plurality of supporting structures and descends to the ground to form a cavity under the plurality of supporting structures. A first supporting structure of the plurality of supporting structures includes a leg member supporting the liner and a support member connected to the leg member and holding the leg member upright. At least one of the leg member and the support member includes a releasably attachable extension portion to allow separation of the extension portion from a remainder of at least of the leg member and support member. | 08-08-2013 |
Justin Thomas Mason, Granger, IA US
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20110162098 | ELITE EVENT EE-GM3 AND METHODS AND KITS FOR IDENTIFYING SUCH EVENT IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific herbicide tolerance transformation event at a specific location in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of the event in biological samples. | 06-30-2011 |
20110239321 | HERBICIDE TOLERANT SOYBEAN PLANTS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SAME - The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a stack of specific transformation events at specific locations in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of these events in biological samples. | 09-29-2011 |
20120304330 | ELITE EVENT EE-GM3 AND METHODS AND KITS FOR IDENTIFYING SUCH EVENT IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific herbicide tolerance transformation event at a specific location in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of the event in biological samples. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304331 | HERBICIDE TOLERANT SOYBEAN PLANTS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING SAME - The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a stack of specific transformation events at specific locations in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of these events in biological samples. | 11-29-2012 |
20130165642 | ELITE EVENT EE-GM3 AND METHODS AND KITS FOR IDENTIFYING SUCH EVENT IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific herbicide tolerance transformation event at a specific location in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of the event in biological samples. | 06-27-2013 |
Larry Dean Mason, Papillion, NE US
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20090269711 | COLOR ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM FOR FIRES - A flame color-enhancing apparatus includes a hollow outer tubular member having a predetermined copper content, a predetermined inside diameter and surface, and a first predetermined length; and an internal tubular member frictionally disposed within the outer tubular member to a predetermined ratio of contact of the interior surface of the outer member to exterior surface of the internal tubular member. The internal tubular member contains a predetermined content of chlorine-based polymer and has a second predetermined length and an outside diameter substantially equal to the predetermined inside diameter. | 10-29-2009 |
Marco James Mason, Greenwood, SC US
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20090103239 | Dielectric Fluid for Improved Capacitor Performance - A dielectric fluid that provides improved resistance to device failure in capacitors comprising combinations of certain anthraquinone compounds and scavengers. Capacitors including the dielectric fluid can have a higher discharge inception voltage and can have increased failure threshold voltages in comparison to capacitors made without the combination. Therefore, these capacitors are more resistant to failures. | 04-23-2009 |
20140118907 | Dielectric Insulated Capacitor Bank - An electrical system includes an enclosure having at least one enclosure wall forming a cavity that is environmentally sealed. The electrical system can also include a capacitor bank having at least one capacitor and at least one fuse positioned within the cavity of the enclosure. The electrical system can further include an insulating medium disposed within the cavity and in contact with at least a portion of the capacitor bank. | 05-01-2014 |
Mark Alvin Mason, Thornton, CO US
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20110090075 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION - A method of operating a driver analysis system, the method including receiving vehicle operation data corresponding to operation of vehicles by drivers, identifying a peer group associated with a target driver, processing at least a portion of the vehicle operation data to determine driving performance of the target driver relative to driving performance of the peer group, generating a driving report which identifies the driving performance of the target driver, and transferring the driving report to a target device for viewing by the target driver. | 04-21-2011 |
20110277546 | TANK FULLNESS MONITORING SYSTEM - What is disclosed is a tank fullness monitoring system. The tank fullness monitoring system includes a plurality of buoyant sensor nodes coupled in series along a line, where the buoyant sensor nodes are configured to hang in series along the line, and where each of the buoyant sensor nodes is configured to indicate when floating at a fluid interface. The tank fullness monitoring system also includes a control node attached to the tank and coupled to a first one of the buoyant sensor nodes, and configured to monitor the buoyant sensor nodes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281564 | VEHICLE DRIVER BEHAVIOR MONITORING AND CORRELATION - What is disclosed are various methods of operating vehicle monitoring systems. One example method includes receiving activity information for a transportation vehicle, receiving mobile phone usage information associated with the transportation vehicle, and processing the activity information and the mobile phone usage information to determine behavior of a driver operating the transportation vehicle. The method could also include, in some examples, processing the activity information and the mobile phone usage information to identify the driver operating the transportation vehicle. Other example methods include processing motion data of a vehicle associated with the vehicle monitoring system to determine a route of the vehicle, processing the route to subdivide the route into a plurality of segments based upon the motion data, and determining if the vehicle was exceeding speed limits associated with any of the plurality of segments and reporting speeding information to a driver of the vehicle. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282540 | DYNAMIC MONITORING OF MOBILE RAILWAY CAR UNDERCARRIAGE - What is disclosed is a mobile railway car monitoring system. The mobile railway car monitoring system includes a plurality of sensor nodes coupled to an undercarriage portion of a railway car, and a control node coupled to the railway car. Each of the plurality of sensor nodes is configured to monitor the undercarriage portion of the railway car when in motion and transmit information about the undercarriage portion to the control node. The control node is configured to receive the information about the undercarriage portion, process the information to determine a fault condition for the undercarriage portion, and wirelessly report the fault condition to a collection system. | 11-17-2011 |
20120123706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TANK LEVEL METERING - The present invention relates to determining the level of liquid in a tank. Electronic sensing devices are used to determine the liquid level in the tank. In some embodiments, a laser pulse is transmitted to a reflector floating on the surface of the liquid and the laser pulse is reflected back allowing for the determination of the depth of the liquid based on the return time of the laser pulse and the known distance to the bottom of the tank. | 05-17-2012 |
20130184984 | MOTION BASED MESSAGE DELIVERY - The present disclosure relates to motion based message delivery. A method includes receiving an information about an asset, calculating the time required for an asset to reach a safe zone, displaying the time required for an asset to reach a safe zone, displaying a communication options to communicate with a person operating the asset, and displaying a map incorporating the location of the asset, a graphical indicator of the time required to reach a safe zone, and/or a graphical indicator of communication options. Another method may include receiving a request to communicate, determining if the communication originates from, or is directed to, an asset in a safe zone, placing the communication if the asset is in the safe zone, and/or delaying the communication until the asset is in a safe zone. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184987 | GENERATION OF PROXIMITY INFORMATION - The present disclosure relates to generating proximity information. The method includes receiving and processing location information. The location information is then processed. The processed location information is then used to generate proximity information. | 07-18-2013 |
20140025225 | VEHICLE DRIVER BEHAVIOR MONITORING AND CORRELATION - What is disclosed are various methods of operating vehicle monitoring systems. One example method includes receiving activity information for a transportation vehicle, receiving mobile phone usage information associated with the transportation vehicle, and processing the activity information and the mobile phone usage information to determine behavior of a driver operating the transportation vehicle. The method could also include, in some examples, processing the activity information and the mobile phone usage information to identify the driver operating the transportation vehicle. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025256 | DYNAMIC MONITORING OF MOBILE RAILWAY CAR UNDERCARRIAGE - What is disclosed is a mobile railway car monitoring system. The mobile railway car monitoring system includes a plurality of sensor nodes coupled to an undercarriage portion of a railway car, and a control node coupled to the railway car. Each of the plurality of sensor nodes is configured to monitor the undercarriage portion of the railway car when in motion and transmit information about the undercarriage portion to the control node. The control node is configured to receive the information about the undercarriage portion, process the information to determine a fault condition for the undercarriage portion, and wirelessly report the fault condition to a collection system. | 01-23-2014 |
20140099607 | DRIVER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND CONSEQUENCE - Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for operating a driver analysis system, including receiving vehicle operation data corresponding to operation of vehicles by drivers, identifying a peer group associated with a target driver, processing at least a portion of the vehicle operation data to determine driving performance of the target driver relative to driving performance of the peer group, generating a driving report which identifies the driving performance of the target driver, and transferring the driving report to a target device for viewing by the target driver and a member of the justice system. | 04-10-2014 |
20140167946 | DRIVER AND VEHICLE ANALYSIS - Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for operating a driver analysis system, including receiving vehicle operation data corresponding to operation of vehicles by drivers, identifying a peer group associated with a target driver, processing at least a portion of the vehicle operation data to determine driving performance of the target driver relative to driving performance of the peer group, generating a driving report which identifies the driving performance of the target driver, and transferring the driving report to a target device for viewing by an entity, where the driving report includes an indication of status of a safety device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140199662 | DRIVER, VEHICLE, AND OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS - Disclosed are methods, systems, and software for operation a driver analysis system which includes receiving vehicle operation data corresponding to operation of vehicles by drivers from vehicle monitoring system, processing at least a portion of the vehicle operation data to determine driving performance of at least one driver, generating a driving report which identifies the driving performance of at least one driver, and presenting the driving report, where the driving report includes a driving score and/or eye movement index. | 07-17-2014 |
20140207309 | VEHICLE DRIVER DETERMINATION AND BEHAVIOR MONITORING - What is disclosed are various methods, systems, and software for operating vehicle monitoring systems. Information is processed to determine the driver of a vehicle, if the driver is using a wireless device, and driving events. | 07-24-2014 |
Matthew Aaron Mason, Louisville, KY US
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20100076408 | DEFLECTING GUIDE CATHETER FOR USE IN A MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A deflecting guide catheter for use in minimally invasive medical procedures such as the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The catheter includes an elongated tubular portion having various durometers along its length and at least one puller wire attached to an anchor band near the distal end. The deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding a plication device or other medical instrument into a desired position within the vasculature or heart chambers of a patient. | 03-25-2010 |
Michael Darin Mason, Orrington, ME US
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20100283835 | Microscopic imaging techniques - A method of performing 3D photoactivation microscope imaging includes providing a sample having a plurality of probes, each of the plurality of probes including a photo-activatable material. Probes from the plurality of probes are activated to form a sparse subset of probes, the sparse subset of probes having probes that are spatially separated by at least a microscope resolution. The sample is illuminated with a readout light source, and light emitted from activated probes is detected. Based on the light emission detected from the activated probes, localized three-dimensional positions of the activated probes are obtained. | 11-11-2010 |
Michael J. Mason, Reno, NV US
Michael S. Mason, Portland, OR US
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20110261184 | OPTICAL MICROSCOPE METHODS AND APPARATUSES - Embodiments provide microscopes, and more specifically, embodiments provide improvements to zoom control, viewing, and light management in microscopes particularly suited for surgery. These improvements include a compact zoom control system that provides enhanced surgical workspace, ergonomics, and optics, as well as improved methods for controlling a stereomicroscope light source and a novel auxiliary viewing system. | 10-27-2011 |
Miranda L. Mason, Denver, CO US
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20100318409 | Component Based Productivity Measurement - Methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses evaluate the productivity of a work effort and determine the potential productivity improvement for completing the work effort. The work effort is baselined, and the potential productivity improvement may be assessed by presenting evaluation questions organized by categories. The potential productivity improvement is then applied to an estimating model to obtain an estimated effort for completing the work effort. The actual effort measure is then obtained from a time capture system and compared to the estimated effort in order to generate an indicator that is indicative of the comparison. The baselining of the work effort may be repeated at a subsequent time by obtaining an updated estimated effort from the estimating model and an updated actual effort measure form the time capture system and then comparing them to determine whether the productivity objective has been achieved at the subsequent time. | 12-16-2010 |
Nathanael O. Mason, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100087742 | PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE USER - A method for determining a physiological characteristic of a patient on which a medical device is applied is disclosed. Electric current data is obtained from the medical device. The electric current data is filtered to produce filtered data. The physiological characteristic is determined based on the filtered data. | 04-08-2010 |
Patricia A Mason, White Hall, MD US
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20100291336 | HEAT SEALED APPLIQUE HAVING ADHESIVE COATED PERIMETER - A heat-seal appliqué and method for production that provides numbers, letters, logos, graphics, and other indicia which do not change the physical and visual characteristics of the garment to which it is applied, including breathable and/or moisture-wicking characteristics. The applique comprises a perimeter textile having a thermally activated adhesive coating and an interior opening, and a textile inlay that fits within the interior opening of the perimeter textile. The adhesive coating on the perimeter textile is the only adhesive on the appliqué. The appliqué can be heat-sealed to any garment by the perimeter textile, leaving the inlay suspended over the garment without obstructing any performance characteristics of the garment or textile. The applique is particularly well-suited for lightweight, breathable and/or moisture-wicking textiles commonly used in performance sports apparel. | 11-18-2010 |
Patrick Mason, Beaverton, OR US
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20110016297 | MANAGED DATA REGION FOR SERVER MANAGEMENT - Some aspects include reception of a command from one of a chassis management module and a BIOS specifying a data region to be updated and a locking policy, determination of whether the data region is locked, implementation of the locking policy and returning of a session lock handle if it is determined that the data region is not locked, reception, from the one of the chassis management module and the BIOS, of data for updating the data region, the session lock handle, and an offset, determination that the session lock handle is associated with the data region, writing of the data to the data region at the offset, reception of a request for data of the updated data region from the other one of the chassis management module and the BIOS, determination of whether the updated data region is locked, and if it is determined that the updated data region is not locked, providing of the data of the updated data region to the other one of the chassis management module and the BIOS. | 01-20-2011 |
Paul L. Mason, Inwood, WV US
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20090261236 | Optical vend-sensing system for control of vending machine - A transparent-front vending machine includes an optical vend-sensing system with an article sensing subsystem arranged athwart a vend space. The article sensing subsystem has two emitter/detector arrays, each having at least one emitter and a plurality of detectors. The emitter/detector arrays are arranged so that at least some electromagnetic radiation emitted by an emitter of the first array can be detected by at least two active detectors of the second array, and at least some electromagnetic radiation emitted by an emitter of the second array can be detected by at least two active detectors of the first array so that articles falling through the vend space will interrupt electromagnetic radiation between an emitter and at least one detector. At least two emitters are active at one time. | 10-22-2009 |
Ralph Mason US
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20110238457 | VEHICLE ROUTE SELECTION BASED ON ENERGY USAGE - Vehicle management systems and associated processes can consider energy consumption when selecting routes for fleet vehicles. Vehicle management systems and associated processes are described that, in certain embodiments, evaluate vehicle energy usage based on factors such as terrain or elevation, vehicle characteristics, driver characteristics, road conditions, traffic, speed limits, stop time, turn information, traffic information, and weather information, and the like. The features described herein may also be implemented for non-fleet vehicles, such as in personal vehicle navigation systems. | 09-29-2011 |
Ralph Mason, Louisville, CO US
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20110227324 | PARATRANSIT LIFT WITH SAFETY BELTS - A paratransit lift is provided with safety belts with separable components. The components are configured for attachment of the lift without any alteration of the lift structure. | 09-22-2011 |
Richard W. Mason, Cos Cob, CT US
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20090287633 | Semantic to non-semantic routing for locating a live expert - A system and method of semantic to non-semantic routing for locating an expert. An inquiry-type database has a first layer of inquiry types organized from underlying criteria groupings, (humanly understandable descriptors). Additional layers are associated in a one-to-one correspondence with the first layer of inquiry types. Experts, having individualized knowledge, are listed in a skill-set database associated with the inquiry types. The skill-set database entries are linked to the associated inquiry-type by a numerical routing identifier. An expert is selected from the skill-set database entry linked by the numerical routing identifier. In another embodiment, multiple enterprises are mapped to separate layers of inquiry types having a one-to-one correspondence with the underlying groupings. A skill-set database entry is related to the inquiry type through a numerical routing identifier, the identifier being selected from a respective range of identifiers associated with the respective multiple enterprises. | 11-19-2009 |
20100063957 | Management of expert resources using seeker profiles - The present invention relates to a system and method of locating an expert having individualized knowledge of a seeker's request. A computer based match and route system is used to locate an expert. In the memory component of the system, a seeker profile is created and is embedded, prior to a request for an inquiry, with pre-selected inquiry criteria and values. An interactive problem definition page displays numerous inquiry criteria and values for a seeker to select. An expert having individualized knowledge regarding a seeker's request is located by filtering the pre-selected and seeker selected inquiry criteria and values. | 03-11-2010 |
Robert T. Mason, Raleigh, NC US
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20080259844 | OVER THE AIR MICROCONTROLLER FLASH MEMORY UPDATES - Techniques for over the air (OTA) microcontroller flash memory updates using a wireless network are disclosed herein. A control node first transmits the microcontroller flash memory update to all devices that can receive the message. Each packet of the message is relayed through multiple communication levels until all devices receive the packet. This starts with communications from the control node to each device node that has a direct communication path to the control node, which are referred to herein as “first level” device nodes. The first level device nodes then relay each communication to each other device node that has a direct communication path to the first level device nodes, which are referred to herein as “second level” device nodes. This process is repeated at each level of the wireless network until each of the plurality of device nodes has received the microcontroller flash memory update. | 10-23-2008 |
Roger Alan Mason, Dumas, AR US
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20120284050 | System and Method for Improved Healthcare Delivery - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a interactive system and method for improved health care delivery operated over a network in conjunction with a user device. The user device is connected over the network to an identification module which may be operable to identify a patient and associate that patient with pre-established criteria. A screening module allows a user to enter data into the user device which relates to the patient's pre-established criteria, while a monitoring module determines whether the patient has complied with the criteria. An output module may transmit information relating to the patient's compliance to the same, or another, user device. The invention may also include a database for storing information transmitted by the output module, an instant communication interface and an incentive generation engine for randomly selected or specifically targeted users. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284298 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE TOOL - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a computer-implemented interactive diagnostic medical records system operated in conjunction with at least one user device. Interactive processing components provide collaborative interaction between a user and at least one database, the collaboration including deployment of a search module in response to a query associated with the user device, and a diagnostic inquiry module comprising an interactive sequence of at least two linked inquiries transmitted to the user device. In one embodiment, the diagnostic inquiry module is operable to assign a value or “weight” to the user responses to the interactive sequence of at least two linked inquiries. User interface tools may further be associated with the user device for accepting input from the diagnostic inquiry module and correspondingly displaying output as determined by the interactive processing components. | 11-08-2012 |
20150057602 | System and Method for Administering Peritoneal Dialysis - Systems and methods are provided for improved techniques associated with administering peritoneal dialysis. Embodiments of the invention relate to the continuous introduction and circulation of dialysate fluid in and through the peritoneal cavity. This constant influx of fresh fluid results in a perpetually high diffusion gradient between the toxin solute concentration of the blood and the dialysate fluid traversing the abdominal cavity, which promotes a much more efficient and rapid transfer of toxic solutes from the blood stream into the abdominal fluid. The fluid is continuously removed from the abdominal cavity and passed through an external filter using a pulsatile pump. The external filter cleanses the toxic solutes from the fluid before returning the fluid to the abdominal cavity. Embodiments of the invention also relate to improvements in catheters used to access the peritoneal cavity. | 02-26-2015 |
Sean Mason, Nashua, NH US
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20110013487 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED DETECTION, SYNCHRONIZATION AND ONLINE DOPPLER SCALE ESTIMATION FOR UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS - Advantageous online and/or real-time OFDM-based underwater acoustic (UWA) apparatus, systems and methods are provided according to the present disclosure. The apparatus, systems and methods employ a receiver with a bank of parallel branches, with each branch having a self-correlator matched to a different waveform scaling factor. A detection is declared when any of the branches leads to a correlation metric larger than a pre-defined threshold. The branch with the largest metric yields a Doppler scale estimate and a coarse synchronization point. The proposed apparatus, systems and methods use one OFDM preamble, thereby avoiding the need to buffer the whole data packet before data demodulation and enabling online and/or real-time operation. Thus, the disclosed apparatus, systems and methods are advantageously applicable to UWA communications. | 01-20-2011 |
Shannon Mason, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110003642 | PLAYER SPECIFIC NETWORK - Embodiments of the invention allow a player to have a unique gaming experience, different than other players, even when playing on the same network. A game may span several gaming sessions. States of a game, for example a bonus game, may be stored when the player decides to stop playing the game. When the player initiates a next gaming session, at the same or another location, the previous state of the game is re-loaded onto the gaming machine and the player returns to the previous state. Further, additional bonuses can be implemented because the network knows the identity and other information about the player. The additional bonuses may be unique to that player. Messages particular to a player are exchanged between a gaming device and a gaming network. | 01-06-2011 |
Stephen Richard Mason, Tampa, FL US
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20090107775 | Sod Harvester - A sod harvesting machine includes a tractor having a first frame, a second frame, a front sod carriage having a first lift member, a rear sod carriage, an elevated platform, vertical support members, and a second lift member. Between the elevated platform and the front and rear sod carriages, the tractor also includes a sod storage compartment into which pallets of stacked sod are mechanically conveyed for storage and transport. The first lift member can be a low vertical lift for lifting the pallet off the ground and conveying the pallet via conveyor chains toward the rear sod carriage. The second frame is telescopically engaged by the first frame so that the length of the sod storage compartment may be extended to accommodate additional pallets. The second lift member can be a high vertical lift for lifting pallets unloaded from the sod storage compartment onto a truck for shipment. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven J. Mason, Nashville, TN US
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20110035253 | Systems and Methods for Optimizing Enterprise Performance Relationships to Other Applications - Methods and systems enable enterprises to optimize the performance of an organization or enterprise by linking the goals and the performance of the organization or enterprise. Goals may be set for improving performance. Those goals may then be evaluated using parameters such as critical success factors, key performance indicators, and action plan steps. | 02-10-2011 |
Taylor Montgomery Mason, Wilmington, DE US
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20090313134 | RECOVERY OF TRANSACTION INFORMATION - Online transaction processing over a communication network involves receiving a transaction input comprising an authorization request message for a transaction conducted over a communication network between a consumer and a merchant using a portable consumer device having a memory, wherein the authorization request message contains data comprising a transaction total amount for the transaction and additional information not stored in the memory of the portable consumer device and related to the transaction. Issuer authorization processing is performed in response to the authorization request message data, and a decision output is produced in response to the transaction input and the issuer authorization processing. Thus, a decision output is produced in an efficient manner using additional information for the issuer authorization processing, and the additional information reduces the likelihood of declining a transaction that should otherwise be authorized. | 12-17-2009 |
Thomas K. Mason, Freeland, MD US
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20100161119 | Method and apparatus for automated storage and retrieval of miniature shelf keeping units - An automated pharmaceutical or biotech compound testing system uses a very small molded plastic shelf keeping unit or test tube known as a “minitube”. The minitubes are stored in trays in a standing refrigeration unit and are retrieved by a machine or robot having a die cutting tubular end effector adapted to selectively cut away and remove a minitube from an integrally molded matrix containing hundreds of minitubes (e.g., 384); the matrix is called a minitube well plate. Upon cutting a selected minitube away from the matrix, the end effector is pushed down over the selected minitube, thus forcing the minitube into the cylindrical interior lumen of the end effector, where it is retained by friction fit until such time as the minitube is to be releaseably locked into a plastic receiving tray. Minitubes are stored in the plastic tray which is adapted to receive and releaseably hold or lock the tubes in place. The minitubes themselves are molded plastic tubes having distally projecting spaced apart “rabbit ear” detent lock members which are biased outwardly. The plastic receiving tray has apertures sized to receive the minitubes and each aperture of the tray is terminated at bottom in a hole defined within chamfered shoulders adapted to slidably engage and exert transverse force against the minitube rabbit ears. The two rabbit ears and the hole together comprise a detent lock system, the minitube rabbit ears releaseably engage the shoulder surfaces on the bottom of the hole in each aperture of the tray. The robot end effector can withdraw and replace the tubes as needed to perform automated testing. | 06-24-2010 |
Timothy Edward Mason, Buford, GA US
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20120136733 | TECHNIQUES FOR SECURE CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS - A consumer registers a credit card at a point-of-sale device for additional security. The point-of-sale device does not require the additional security for processing credit card transactions. Subsequently, when the consumer presents the credit card at the point-of-sale device for a particular credit card transaction, the additional security is provided by the consumer and verified before the credit card and the particular credit card transaction is permitted to be sent to a card processor associated with the credit card. | 05-31-2012 |
Todd Alan Mason, Firth, NE US
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20080251155 | Tree and stump trimming and removal system - A novel tree trimming system includes a crane which lifts a wood working implement and a tree trimmer together over obstacles if necessary to a location where a tree is to trimmed. The tree trimmer may cut limbs and feed them directly into the wood working implement that is mounted just beneath him or may drop them to the ground or fasten them to holders that have been lifted with the tree trimmer by the crane. On the ground, a cart which may be motor driven by hydraulic motors or manually moved or pulled by another vehicle can be retracted to fit through ordinary garden gates. The retraction may include moving the wheels or tracker treads of the cart together and moving the hydraulic motor outside of the space between tractor treads so that the tractor treads may be moved closer together. Moreover, side members may be folded upwardly to compress material on the top of the cart and extensions moved in place at the front and end of the cart to increase load carrying capacity. A stump grinder includes an enclosure to control the chips and powder and a vacuum to pull the chips and powder into a container. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251157 | Tree and stump trimming and removal system - A novel tree trimming system includes a crane which lifts a wood working implement and a tree trimmer together over obstacles if necessary to a location where a tree is to trimmed. The tree trimmer may cut limbs and feed them directly into the wood working implement that is mounted just beneath him or may drop them to the ground or fasten them to holders that have been lifted with the tree trimmer by the crane. On the ground, a cart which may be motor driven by hydraulic motors or manually moved or pulled by another vehicle can be retracted to fit through ordinary garden gates. The retraction may include moving the wheels or tracker treads of the cart together and moving the hydraulic motor outside of the space between tractor treads so that the tractor treads may be moved closer together. Moreover, side members may be folded upwardly to compress material on the top of the cart and extensions moved in place at the front and end of the cart to increase load carrying capacity. A stump grinder includes an enclosure to control the chips and powder and a vacuum to pull the chips and powder into a container. | 10-16-2008 |
Uvauhn S. Mason, Lebanon, CT US
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20130040164 | Trivalent Chromium Conversion Coating Pre-Coating Treatment - In a method for coating a copper-containing aluminum alloy, the alloy is treated with a solution of at least one polyamino carboxylic acid ligand. A trivalent chromium coating is thereafter applied. | 02-14-2013 |
W. Anthony Mason, Milford, NH US
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20080270587 | Managing application resources - Methods of managing application resources in a computer system. The methods may comprise the steps of determining a configuration of the computer system and receiving a request to access an application resource. The methods may also comprise the step of directing the request to a data file. The data file may include a plurality of streams, and each of the plurality of streams may comprise a configuration-specific version of the application resource. In various embodiments, the methods may also comprise the step of directing the request to a first stream of the plurality of streams. The first stream may comprise version of the application resource specific to the configuration. Various system embodiments are also provided. | 10-30-2008 |
William J. Mason, Wrightsville Beach, NC US
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20080231712 | Portable video acquisition and internet broadcast system - A camera used to acquire video images at the remote site having a means for acquiring a video image, a wireless transceiver for transmitting the video images to a wireless Internet router. The camera includes a built-in web server for serving the images over the Internet to client computers having standard Internet web browsers. Moreover, the camera further includes an enclosure supporting the image acquisition means and web server hardware, a battery in a circuit with the camera, a hand operated switch adapted to close the circuit, and a handgrip for use by an operator in carrying the camera. | 09-25-2008 |