Lorenz, US
Adam M. Lorenz, Arlington, MA US
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20110247549 | METHODS AND APPARATI FOR MAKING THIN SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES FROM MOLTEN MATERIAL - A pressure differential is applied across a mold sheet and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) wafer is formed thereon. Relaxation of the pressure differential allows release of the wafer. The mold sheet may be cooler than the melt. Heat is extracted almost exclusively through the thickness of the forming wafer. The liquid and solid interface is substantially parallel to the mold sheet. The temperature of the solidifying body is substantially uniform across its width, resulting in low stresses and dislocation density and higher crystallographic quality. The mold sheet must allow flow of gas through it. The melt can be introduced to the sheet by: full area contact with the top of a melt; traversing a partial area contact of melt with the mold sheet, whether horizontal or vertical, or in between; and by dipping the mold into a melt. The grain size can be controlled by many means. | 10-13-2011 |
20120067273 | METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MAKING THIN SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES FROM MOLTEN MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELLS AND THE LIKE - A pressure differential is applied across a mold sheet and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) wafer (e.g. for solar cell) is formed thereon. Relaxation of the pressure differential allows release of the wafer. The mold sheet may be cooler than the melt. Heat is extracted almost exclusively through the thickness of the forming wafer. The liquid and solid interface is substantially parallel to the mold sheet. The temperature of the solidifying body is substantially uniform across its width, resulting in low stresses and dislocation density and higher crystallographic quality. The mold sheet must allow flow of gas through it. The melt can be introduced to the sheet by: full area contact with the top of a melt; traversing a partial area contact of melt with the mold sheet, whether horizontal or vertical, or in between; and by dipping the mold into a melt. The grain size can be controlled by many means. | 03-22-2012 |
20130036967 | SELECTED METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY MAKING THIN SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES FROM MOLTEN MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELLS AND THE LIKE - A pressure differential is applied across a mold sheet and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) wafer (e.g. for solar cell) is formed thereon. Relaxation of the pressure differential allows release of the wafer. The mold sheet may be cooler than the melt. Heat is extracted almost exclusively through the thickness of the forming wafer. The liquid and solid interface is substantially parallel to the mold sheet. The temperature of the solidifying body is substantially uniform across its width, resulting in low stresses and dislocation density and higher crystallographic quality. The mold sheet must allow flow of gas through it. The melt can be introduced to the sheet by: full area contact with the top of a melt; traversing a partial area contact of melt with the mold sheet, whether horizontal or vertical, or in between; and by dipping the mold into a melt. The grain size can be controlled by many means. | 02-14-2013 |
20140220171 | APPARATI FOR FABRICATING THIN SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES FROM MOLTEN MATERIAL - A pressure differential can be applied across a mold sheet and a semiconductor (e.g. silicon) wafer (e.g. for solar cell) is formed thereon. Relaxation of the pressure differential can allow release of the wafer. The mold sheet may be cooler than the melt. Heat is extracted through the thickness of the forming wafer. The temperature of the solidifying body is substantially uniform across its width, resulting in low stresses and dislocation density and higher crystallographic quality. The mold sheet can allow flow of gas through it. The melt can be introduced to the sheet by: full area contact with the top of a melt; traversing a partial area contact of melt with the mold sheet, whether horizontal or vertical, or in between; and by dipping the mold into a melt. The grain size can be controlled by many means. | 08-07-2014 |
Adam Marcus Lorenz, Catoosa, OK US
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20120248108 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR VENTING PRESSURE IN A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM - In one form, a vent apparatus includes an inlet frame, a venting member, and a retainer member. The venting member includes a mounting portion, a weakened area or burst slit, and a domed portion. The mounting portion of the venting member is secured between the inlet frame and the retainer member. The retainer member includes vent retainer portions or tab portions that extend over the burst slit. The vent apparatus is configured to burst when an inlet pressure exceeds a predetermined level, where the tab portions will bend away and the venting member will bend past the tab portions to relieve the pressure. The inlet frame is configured to support against a vacuum pressure acting in the opposite direction, with the tab portions generally free from the load caused by the vacuum pressure. | 10-04-2012 |
Alexander D. Lorenz, Chandler, AZ US
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20080200783 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF SKIN PERFUSION FOR INDIRECT GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT - A method and apparatus for noninvasive glucose measurement measures glucose indirectly from the natural response of tissue to variations in analyte concentration. The indirect measurement method utilizes factors affected by or correlated with the concentration of glucose, such as refractive index, electrolyte distribution or tissue scattering. Measurement reliability is greatly improved by stabilizing optical properties of the tissue at the measurement site, thus blood perfusion rates at the sample site are regulated. Perfusion is monitored and stabilized by spectroscopically measuring a control parameter, such as skin temperature, that directly affects perfusion. The control parameter is maintained in a range about a set point, thus stabilizing perfusion. Skin temperature is controlled using a variety of means, including the use of active heating and cooling elements, passive devices, such as thermal wraps, and through the use of a heated coupling medium having favorable heat transfer properties. | 08-21-2008 |
Allen R. Lorenz, Stateline, NV US
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20110221634 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POSITION AND TRACK DETERMINATION - The present disclosure describes a method and system for detecting and determining the position of a target or intruder using a plurality of sensors positioned throughout a secured perimeter and a single antenna. The system of the present disclosure detects and determines the position of a target by first analyzing the return signal strength values of each of the sensors. Next, Z | 09-15-2011 |
Brian Keith Lorenz, Littleton, CO US
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20110161290 | DATA CACHING FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS - Systems, methods, computer program product embodiments and combinations and sub-combinations thereof for data caching and cache synchronization are described herein. An embodiment includes comparing data in a cache with data stored at a data source and determining database operations needed to synchronize one or more partitions of the cache with the data source. Each cache partition is associated with mobile business object (MBO) metadata of a distinct mobile device and the determined database operations are executed to synchronize the partitions with the data source. By refreshing only those partitions which are pertinent to a given device, embodiments of the invention may increase parallelism by allowing multiple partitions to refresh concurrently. The embodiment further comprises reviewing a caching policy associated with the cache. The caching policy may be selected in a manner that reduces data traffic and redundant requests on the data source. | 06-30-2011 |
20130318055 | CACHE CONFLICT DETECTION - Methods, systems, and computer program products for cache conflict detection are provided. A computer-implemented method may include providing a partial graph of data to an application executing on a mobile device where the partial graph is derived from a document comprising a graph of data having a plurality of nodes, receiving a modified partial graph from the application where the modified partial graph includes one or more changes to the partial graph, and determining a document version used to derive the partial graph is no longer a most recent version of the document. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318192 | COMPOSITE GRAPH CACHE MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems, and computer program products for synchronizing data between a mobile application and an enterprise data source are provided. A computer-implemented method may include receiving a request for data from an application executing on a mobile device, receiving a document including the requested data from a data source where the document represents a graph of data having a plurality of nodes, and providing a partial graph of data to the application where the partial graph is derived from the received document and at least includes the requested data. | 11-28-2013 |
Carrie R. Lorenz, Woodbine, MD US
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20090039286 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING THE EFFECT OF AMBIENT LIGHT ON AN OPTICAL SENSOR - The present invention provides systems and methods for attenuating the effect of ambient light on optical sensors and for measuring and compensating quantitatively for the ambient light. | 02-12-2009 |
20090146078 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING THE USEFUL LIFE OF OPTICAL SENSORS - The present invention provides a method for increasing the lifetime of an optical sensor. In one aspect, the method includes the step of configuring the optical sensor so that the duty cycle of sensor's radiant source is less than 100% over a continuous period amount of time when the sensor is periodically obtaining data regarding an analyte. By operating the sensor according to the above inventive method, the indicator molecules of the optical sensor are not excited during the entire continuous period of time during which the sensor is needed to provide data regarding the presence or concentration of a substance. Thus, the method increases the life of the indicator molecules. | 06-11-2009 |
20110255255 | HOUSING FOR A CIRCUIT THAT IS TO BE IMPLANTED IN-VIVO AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a biocompatible circuit assembly that includes a circuit encased within a housing. In some embodiments, the housing is a PMMA housing and before the circuit is enclosed within the housing the circuit is encased within a brick of epoxy. | 10-20-2011 |
Christine Lorenz, Frederick, MD US
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20130314085 | Interface for Medical Imaging Device - A system and method for modifying an imaging plane of a medical imaging device is presented. An electronic device includes a tilt sensor. The electronic device is configured to monitor a tilt of the electronic device. A computer is configured to receive an indication of the tilt of the electronic device, translate the indication of the tilt of the electronic device into a corresponding movement of the imaging plane of the medical imaging device, and transmit an instruction to the medical imaging device to cause the corresponding movement of the imaging plane. The medical imaging device may include an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. | 11-28-2013 |
Christine H. Lorenz, Frederick, MD US
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20080275351 | Model-based pulse wave velocity measurement method - A method for measuring pulse wave velocity through an artery. The method includes: obtaining an image of the artery; generating from the image a model of the artery; selecting two reference points along the artery, such two reference points being separated a predetermined distance, D; observing a change in the model at a first one of the two reference points and a corresponding change in the model at a second one of the two reference points along with a time difference T between the observed changes; and estimating the pulse wave velocity, PWV, in accordance with PWV=D/T. | 11-06-2008 |
20080285831 | AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING A GEOMETRIC MODEL - A computer implemented method for automatically updating a geometric model of an object of interest includes determining, automatically, a region of the geometric model for updating according to a update parameter, acquiring data at the region, extracting features from the acquired data, updating the geometric model described by the extracted features, wherein updating the model includes calculating at least one acquisition parameter of a set of acquisition parameters, and displaying a scene showing the object of interest using the model. | 11-20-2008 |
20090092304 | Apparatus and method for remotely controlling in real time measurement parameters of a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner - Apparatus for remotely controlling parameters of an image scanning apparatus includes a software interface for translating commands from an external application for providing scanner control commands to a scanner control machine for control of the parameters; and the software interface includes syntax software for translating the commands from the external application into a given syntax for providing the scanner control commands. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096448 | b-Value Optimization for Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A method for selecting the b-values for diffusion weighted magnetic resonance scans. The method includes: identifying a single reference slice within a volume of interest (VOI); progressively changing b-values over a plurality of scans of the reference slice wherein each one of the scans has a different b-value to obtain a plurality of diffusion weighted images; calculating ADC maps for combinations of b-values from the obtained plurality of diffusion weighted images; evaluating the calculated ADC maps; selecting from the evaluation optimal b-values; and using the selected b-values for subsequent scans. | 04-16-2009 |
20090290776 | Automatic Determination Of Field Of View In Cardiac MRI - A method for automatically determining a field of view for performing a subsequent medical imaging study includes acquiring one or more preliminary images. A body mask is generated by thresholding the preliminary images and identifying a largest connected component. A boundary mask is obtained from the boundary of the generated body mask. A rectangular bounding box is fit to the obtained boundary mask. The rectangular bounding box is used as a field of view for performing a subsequent medical imaging study. | 11-26-2009 |
20130137965 | SMALL TISSUE PROPERTY CHANGE DETECTION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE GUIDED INTERVENTION - Small tissue property change detection is provided for magnetic resonance (MR) guided intervention. T1 changes from before and after treatment are compared. The comparison identifies locations of possible change. The comparison is performed for different times, one before and one after a zero-crossing of a signal intensity time curve. Due to the characteristics of the T1 mapping, common locations from the different times will have reversed contrast. Clustering and this reversal are used to distinguish the treatment region from noise. | 05-30-2013 |
Diana L. Lorenz, Naperville, IL US
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20100284395 | Method and apparatus for frame selection - To address the need for new techniques that are able to reduce delays in frame selection, a method such as that depicted in diagram | 11-11-2010 |
Douglas A. Lorenz, Bend, OR US
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20110294902 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING ENHANCED DRUG CONCENTRATIONS - A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer. | 12-01-2011 |
20120259022 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING ENHANCED DRUG CONCENTRATIONS - A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer. | 10-11-2012 |
20130345236 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING ENHANCED DRUG CONCENTRATIONS - A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer. | 12-26-2013 |
20140210117 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF DISPERSIONS OF DRUG AND NEUTRAL POLYMERS - In one aspect, pharmaceutical compositions comprising dispersions of an acid-sensitive drug and a neutral dispersion polymer are disclosed. The acid-sensitive drug has improved chemical stability relative to dispersions of the drug and acidic polymers. In another aspect, pharmaceutical compositions of low-solubility drugs and amphiphilic, hydroxy-functional vinyl copolymers are disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140322325 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING ENHANCED DRUG CONCENTRATIONS - A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer. | 10-30-2014 |
20150190518 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING ENHANCED DRUG CONCENTRATIONS - A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer. | 07-09-2015 |
Douglas Alan Lorenz, Bend, OR US
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20080274192 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising an Amorphous Form of a Vegf-R-Inhibitor - A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound 6-[2-(methylcarbamoyl)phenylsulfanyl]-3-E-[2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethenyl]indazole, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, in an amorphous form. | 11-06-2008 |
20100029667 | Spray dried formulation - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a poorly water soluble ionizable drug, a cationic species and a dispersion polymer are disclosed, together with a process for forming the compositions. The neutral form of the drug has (i) a solubility of less than 1 mg/ml, in aqueous solution at a pH between 6 and 7, (ii) a solubility of less than 20 mg/mL in a volatile organic solvent, and (iii) an acidic pKa value of greater than 5. At least 90 wt % of the drug in the solid dispersion being in a non-crystalline form. The drug, the cationic species, and the dispersion polymer constitute at least 80 wt % of the solid dispersion. | 02-04-2010 |
20110318418 | COMPOSITIONS OF 5-ETHYL-2--PYRIMIDINE - This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and, more specifically, to pharmaceutical formulations as well as to intermediates used to prepare such formulations and to methods for manufacturing such formulations. | 12-29-2011 |
20140100256 | FORMULATIONS OF ENZALUTAMIDE - This disclosure provides formulations of enzalutamide and their use for treating hyperproliferative disorders. | 04-10-2014 |
20140179749 | FORMULATIONS OF ENZALUTAMIDE - This disclosure provides formulations of enzalutamide and their use for treating hyperproliferative disorders. | 06-26-2014 |
20140221321 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative and Other Diseases - In one embodiment, the present application discloses methods of treating diseases and disorders with sulfasalazine and pharmaceutical formulations of sulfasalazine where the bioavailability of the sulfasalazine is increased. In another embodiment, the present application also provides dosing regimens for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders with compositions comprising sulfasalazine. | 08-07-2014 |
20140378517 | FORMULATIONS OF ENZALUTAMIDE - This disclosure provides formulations of enzalutamide and their use for treating hyperproliferative disorders. | 12-25-2014 |
Douglas R Lorenz, Uniontown, OH US
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20140338531 | SOLIDS TRANSPORT IN FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM - A solids transport system for use in a flue gas desulfurization system is disclosed. Flue gas can be recycled from downstream and used as a fluidizing gas for transporting solids between different locations. Exemplary systems include fluidization slide gravity conveyors, fluidization pads in bins, and in hoppers. The flue gas is generally already at an elevated temperature, reducing power consumption needed to heat the fluidizing gas. | 11-20-2014 |
Dougles A. Lorenz, Bend, OR US
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20120277315 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF CHOLESTERYL ESTER TRANSFER PROTEIN INHIBITORS - A pharmaceutical composition comprises a solid amorphous dispersion of a cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor and a concentration-enhancing polymer. | 11-01-2012 |
Edwin Lorenz, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20110006499 | SELF-GUIDED AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY - An air spring assembly includes a pedestal that has one end fixed to a suspension arm and includes a second end with a platform that supports an air spring assembly. An air spring piston is fixed to the platform. A lower portion of a flexible bellows is fixed to the air spring piston and an upper portion of the flexible bellows is mounted to a vehicle frame structure. A linear movable member has one end fixed to the upper portion of said flexible bellows and an opposite end slidingly received within an internal cavity of the pedestal such that the upper and lower portions of the flexible bellows articulate linearly with respect to each other. | 01-13-2011 |
Edwin D. Lorenz, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20130207355 | Vehicle Suspension System and a Method of Control - A vehicle suspension system and a method of control. The system may include an air cylinder, an air spring piston, and an air spring. The air spring piston may be positioned with respect to the air spring with the air cylinder. | 08-15-2013 |
Frederick Lorenz, Longwood, FL US
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20140195098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSLATING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES - A method and apparatus for translating diagnostic trouble codes which are generated in response to faults in the performance of motor vehicles are characterized by the use of a diagnostic code translator which receives diagnostic trouble codes and other information relating to the operating parameters of the vehicle at the time of a fault and analyzes the information to generate messages relating to the fault. The messages are transmitted to the vehicle driver so that corrective action may be taken. | 07-10-2014 |
Greg B. Lorenz, St. Peters, MO US
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20140329521 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ENABLING COMMUNICATION AMONG A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION DEVICES - An apparatus for enabling communication among a plurality of different communication devices is provided. Additionally, a system for enabling communication among a plurality of different communication devices is provided. Further, a method for enabling communication among a plurality of different communication devices using an apparatus is provided. | 11-06-2014 |
Harald Lorenz, South Burlington, VT US
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20090122856 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING DATA - A method and apparatus for reducing the number of DQ pins and current used to access data in a memory system or data transfer device, wherein an additional bit is temporally encoded on a data word during a singular access cycle. During an access cycle, the pulse level or levels of encoded bits may determine one or more bits values in a data word being expressed, while the pulse/pulses position in time within a data access cycle determines the remaining bits. | 05-14-2009 |
Ivo Lorenz, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100215691 | RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS - The present relation relates to recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus for use as prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines for infectious diseases of AIDS. The present invention encompasses the preparation and purification of immunogenic compositions which are formulated into the vaccines of the present invention. | 08-26-2010 |
Ivo C. Lorenz, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090233266 | STRUCTURE OF THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS NS2 PROTEIN - The present invention provides a crystallized C-terminal domain of an NS2 protein of hepatitis C virus, methods of producing the same and methods of use thereof. The present invention also relates to structural elements of the C-terminal domain of hepatitis C virus NS2 protein, and methods of inhibiting hepatitis C virus infection, replication and/or pathogenesis, by interacting with the same. | 09-17-2009 |
20130129778 | VIRAL PARTICLES DERIVED FROM AN ENVELOPED VIRUS - The invention relates to generating a vaccine based on immunogens from viral particles that initially have replication competency but are then inactivated by chemical, biophysical or other methods. The components of this vaccine may be a non-HIV enveloped virus that contains and expresses a gene related to the HIV Envelope gene such that the Envelope protein is expressed on the surface of viral particles. These viral particles may be further treated to reduce their replication competency. The vaccine further may contain components to improve its immunogenicity, tolerability, stability and ease of manufacture. | 05-23-2013 |
20130266989 | METHODS TO IMPROVE VECTOR EXPRESSION AND GENETIC STABILITY - The present invention relates to methods of developing gene inserts that are more compatible with the host vectors by modifying a protein sequence to lessen potential interference with vector propagation while ensuring that the protein is expressed and processed efficiently and maintains desired structural features, and designing a gene with a nucleotide sequence that resembles the base composition of the host vector genome. | 10-10-2013 |
Jacob Lorenz, Gales Creek, OR US
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20120211247 | Chisel plow leveler rake - A chisel plow leveler rake assembly connectable to a tractor three point, having a ripper bar with end plates with a vertical tube welded in between, a plurality of plow shoes connected transversely to said ripper bar, said endplates each having a float pivot providing rotational connection for two float bars at a first end, each float bar rigidly connected to a tine bar on the second end, said tine bar having a bottom rear mount welded between said float bars such that an adjustable rear link connects said tine bar whereby the depth of said tine bar relative to said ripper bar is changeable by adjusting the rear link, and a compression bar removably engagable to said tine bar such that a plurality of spike tines, like recycled railroad spikes transversely secure between said tine bar and said compression bar. | 08-23-2012 |
James Lorenz, Madison, OH US
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20150083234 | Pressure Vessel System and Method - Diaphragm joint and convolutions, bottom screen diffuser, air stern, cap, and diaphragm restrictor systems for a pressure vessel are disclosed. A convoluted diaphragm divides the vessel into a pair of sealed chambers. The convoluted geometry of the diaphragm minimizes stress on the diaphragm at maximum displacement conditions. An H-ring, with or without being over-molded by the convoluted diaphragm, may be configured to receive end portions of the tank liners. A bottom diffuser, coupled to an inlet of the vessel, diffuses and mixes water flowing into and out of the vessel and drains water out of the vessel. Fiberglass windings surround and lock the tank liners in tension. The cap system includes a valve cap that engages an air stem. An outer cap covers a recess of the vessel and includes a hollow cavity that receives the valve cap. A diaphragm restrictor limits upward movement of the diaphragm within the vessel. | 03-26-2015 |
John M. Lorenz, New York, NY US
Jon Charles Lorenz, New Milford, CT US
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20090124808 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ACYCLIC HCV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed are highly convergent processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), which compounds are potent active agents for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection: | 05-14-2009 |
20090124809 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ACYCLIC HCV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed are highly convergent processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), which compounds are potent active agents for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection: | 05-14-2009 |
20100041898 | Electronically Tuned Ligands For Asymmetric Hydrogenation - Disclosed is a new class of chiral bidentate ligands capable of performing asymmetric hydrogenation. Also disclosed are processes of performing asymmetric hydrogenation the chiral bidentate ligands. | 02-18-2010 |
20110257393 | Electronically Tuned Ligands For Asymmetric Hydrogenation - Disclosed is a new class of chiral bidentate ligands capable of performing asymmetric hydrogenation. Also disclosed are processes of performing asymmetric hydrogenation the chiral bidentate ligands. | 10-20-2011 |
Josh A. Lorenz, North Mankato, MN US
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20110316375 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SALIENT POLE MACHINE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A salient pole machine and method of forming the same comprising a rotating field assembly and at least one inter-pole cap connected to the rotating field assembly and/or at least end coil cap connected to the rotating field assembly. Each inter-pole cap preferably includes a top surface that has a curvature and/or at least one cavity. Each end coil cap may include at least one support. The salient pole machine may also include at least one fan assembly independent of the rotating field assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the salient pole machine includes at least one mounting plate, wherein each fan assembly is mounted on the mounting plate. The inter-pole caps and the end coil caps preferably comprise composites, polymers, alloys, ceramics, or naturally occurring materials. | 12-29-2011 |
Kathrine Osborn Lorenz, Columbus, OH US
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20130005805 | ESTERS FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions and methods for the treatment of dry eye and other inflammatory ocular conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition comprising an esterified anti-inflammatory lipid mediator, which is an ester of an anti-inflammatory lipid mediator that is a reaction product of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediator and a monohydric alcohol or an amide wherein the majority of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediator is present in an ester form. In this way, the compositions are substantially free of an acid form of the anti-inflammatory lipid mediators. This composition can be topically delivered to the ocular surface via a preparation, solution, gel, ointment, and/or strip and/or a contact lens. | 01-03-2013 |
Kenneth R. Lorenz, Ravensdale, WA US
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20110308618 | WATER RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Water collection, treatment, and/or reutilization systems and methods are provided. Generally described, a water recovery system may include one or more condensate collectors, each associated with a condensate generator, and a collection tank. The condensate collectors collect condensate generated from the condensate generators and direct the collected condensate to the collection tank via appropriate piping, conduits, etc. The collection tank can thereafter distribute the waste water to a desired end use, such as for use in landscape irrigation, cooling towers, decorative fountains, gray water plumbing (i.e., toilet flushing), etc. The water recovery system may further include an automation, monitor, and control system for automating, monitoring, and/or controlling, for example, the flow of collected waste water, the treatment and/or filtration of the collected waste water, the end use of the collected waste water, etc. | 12-22-2011 |
Linda F. Lorenz, Middleton, WI US
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20080202684 | Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations - A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products. | 08-28-2008 |
Mark Lorenz, Duluth, MN US
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20100272370 | DETERMINATION OF TIRE PARAMETERS FOR CONFIGURABLE APPLICATION OF A TIRE DRESSING - A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle. | 10-28-2010 |
20100272916 | CONFIGURABLE APPLICATION OF A TIRE DRESSING - A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle. | 10-28-2010 |
20110079491 | CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION MONITOR - At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening. | 04-07-2011 |
Mark Dewayne Lorenz, Longview, TX US
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20100190935 | Process and Apparatus for Olefin Polymerization in a Fluidized Bed Reactor - A process and apparatus for gas phase polymerization of olefins in a fluidized bed reactor are disclosed. The process and apparatus employ a vertically oriented fines ejector in order to reduce fouling and reactor downtime. | 07-29-2010 |
Markus Lorenz, Karlsruhe, DE US
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20120245404 | BLOOD PUMP - A blood pump ( | 09-27-2012 |
Martin H. Lorenz, Racine, WI US
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20100107325 | TOILET - A toilet includes a dehumidifier operable to draw water vapor from the air and discharge water. A tank is configured to store the water discharged from the dehumidifier. A drain valve is movable from a closed position to an open position whereby the toilet is flushed solely with the water discharged from the dehumidifier and stored in the tank. | 05-06-2010 |
Matthew Lorenz, Chicago, IL US
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20080283698 | INSTRUMENT STAND - A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage. | 11-20-2008 |
Michael Lorenz, Gahanna, OH US
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20110150369 | BIODEGRADABLE LAWN WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A biodegradable lawn waste collection system is provided. The system generally includes a waste receiver, a shaping insert, and a handle. The waste receiver may comprise a mesh structure having a filling end and a sealing end. The mesh structure may be formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The shaping insert is configured for removable reception within the filling end of the waste receiver. The shaping insert provides the waste receiver with rigidity and stability when filling the waste receiver with lawn waste. After the waste receiver has been filled with lawn waste, the shaping inert is removed and the filling end is secured, such as by tying a knot. The full waste receiver is then releasably attached to the handle, which enables the full waste receiver to be easily carried or dragged to a desired destination. | 06-23-2011 |
Michael Lorenz, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20100022318 | Golf putting floor vent - A golf putting practice device adapted to serve as a substitute for a floor vent that fits into a floor duct of a forced air circulation system of a building and includes a ball receiving enclosure and at least one flat support plate member extended outwardly from the ball receiving enclosure. The front wall of the ball receiving enclosure includes a notched portion that provides a golf ball open access to the enclosure when the device is installed into a floor duct. A plurality of apertures are formed in the support plate member to allow for air flow through the plate. A floor air vent cover includes a centrally located closed bottom depression the size of a golf putting cup for receiving and retaining a putted golf ball. The opposite ends of the cover contain air passage openings having tapered sides for directing the air flow away from said depression. The present invention discloses an apparatus for golf putting practice wherein the present invention is an insert having at least one regulation size golf hole disposed therein wherein the insert is complementarily sized and shaped to be inserted into the outlet opening of a conventional heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system as might occur in the floor of a home or office building replacing a standard vent register. The insert is sized to be removably secured internal of the HVAC outlet so that it can be easily inserted and removed therefrom. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael A. Lorenz, Gahanna, OH US
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20080249534 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISTENDING A GYNECOLOGICAL CAVITY - Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization. | 10-09-2008 |
20110047680 | Batting Helmet Having Localized Impact Protection - A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet. | 03-03-2011 |
Michael A. Lorenz, Columbus, OH US
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20120011977 | PAPER TRIMMER WITH PIVOTING CUTTING DEVICE - A paper trimmer that includes a base having a paper cutting device pivotally attached to the base for providing a variable, user-determined cut angle. The cutting device further includes at least one guide rail; a blade carrier slidably mounted on the guide rail; at least one cutting blade retractably mounted within the blade carrier; a translucent paper holder positioned lengthwise beneath the guide rail, wherein one edge of the translucent paper holder is adjacent to the cutting blade; an illumination strip mounted on top of the translucent paper holder for illuminating the edge of the paper holder adjacent to the cutting blade; and a handle assembly mounted on the guide rail. The handle assembly further includes a first locking mechanism for holding the cutting device at a user-determined cut angle, and a second locking mechanism for raising or lowering the cutting device relative to the upper surface of the base. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael Anthony Lorenz, Gahanna, OH US
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20080249553 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR TISSUE REMOVAL - A method and device for tissue removal. The device may be used to remove uterine fibroids and other abnormal gynecological tissue. According to one embodiment, the device includes a housing, an outer tube, and an inner tube. The outer tube is fixed to the housing and includes a side window proximate to its distal end. The side window may have sloped proximal and distal ends. The inner tube has a distal end positioned within the outer tube, the distal end being adapted to rotate and, at the same time, to move back and forth past the side window, with the rotational and translational movement of the inner tube being independently controllable. The distal end of the inner tube may have an external bevel. Suction is applied to the proximal end of the inner tube to draw tissue into the side window and to remove resected tissue through the inner tube. | 10-09-2008 |
20110083757 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE AND HOUSING FOR AN AIR TREATMENT DEVICE - Various embodiments of air treatment devices (and housings therefor) are provided. The housings are generally configured to provide air treatment devices that lessen the perceived size of the air treatment devices. Further, embodiments provide housings that are typically easier to clean and maintain and to provide ease in access to internal components of the air treatment devices. Embodiments may also position a control display associated with an air treatment device, such that the control display is visible from a position in front and above the air treatment device. Embodiments may also be configured to minimize and/or inhibit air exiting from the air outlet of the air treatment device from immediately reentering the air inlet and thus being recirculated. | 04-14-2011 |
20140050423 | Biodegradable lawn waste collection system - A biodegradable lawn waste collection system is provided. The system generally includes a waste receiver, a shaping insert, and a handle. The waste receiver may comprise a mesh structure having a filling end and a sealing end. The mesh structure may be formed from a biodegradable polymer composition. The shaping insert is configured for removable reception within the filling end of the waste receiver. The shaping insert provides the waste receiver with rigidity and stability when filling the waste receiver with lawn waste. After the waste receiver has been filled with lawn waste, the shaping inert is removed and the filling end is secured, such as by tying a knot. The full waste receiver is then releasably attached to the handle, which enables the full waste receiver to be easily carried or dragged to a desired destination. | 02-20-2014 |
Michael L. Lorenz, Toledo, OH US
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20080283698 | INSTRUMENT STAND - A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage. | 11-20-2008 |
20090152412 | INSTRUMENT STAND - A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage. | 06-18-2009 |
Michael W. Lorenz, Plymouth, MI US
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20130185114 | QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM WITH EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES - A method refines performance of a product that includes a plurality of interacting systems. A plurality of system-based FMEAs are developed for the interacting systems, each having system-specific failure modes and corresponding actions for respective ones of the system-specific failure modes. Product feedback from recipients of the product is collected, wherein the product feedback is indicative of product performance shortcomings. A plurality of experts for the respective interacting systems review the product feedback to identify particular system-specific failure modes contained in the plurality of system-based FMEAs that have an influence on the product performance shortcomings. The particular system-specific failure modes identified by the experts are prioritized based on a potential to improve the product performance shortcomings. The corrective actions are pursued for the particular system-specific failure modes according to the prioritization. | 07-18-2013 |
Monica D. Lorenz, Grasonville, MD US
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20150083173 | PRIVACY UMBRELLA - A privacy umbrella includes a canopy, and at least a portion of the canopy includes a section made of a one-way material that allows an individual under the canopy to see outward through the one-way material, but which prevents people outside the canopy from obtaining a good view through the one-way material into the interior of the canopy. The canopy could have only a single panel of one-way material, multiple panels of one-way material, or one or more windows of one-way material. Alternatively, the entire canopy could be formed of a one-way material. The one-way material could be formed from various different materials or layers such that the one-way functionality is obtained. | 03-26-2015 |
Nathan Lorenz, Laporte, CO US
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20140123972 | HIGH EFFICIENCY WOOD-BURNING GRIDDLE COOK STOVE - Disclosed herein are devices and methods that aid in providing high efficiency stoves for developing and underdeveloped regions. In some embodiments, the stoves are plancha-style stoves comprise cast iron planchas that are more durable and efficient that existing stoves. The plancha-style stoves, described herein may comprise a combustion chamber comprising an inlet, a stack chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet; a gas path chamber, comprising a ceiling and a floor, wherein the ceiling is defined by a removable plancha cooking surface having a substantially planar upper surface and a lower surface; a chimney box; and a chimney. In many embodiments, the stack chamber defines a cross-sectional area that is larger than the cross-sectional area of the inlet to the combustion chamber to prevent smoke from escaping the combustion chamber through the inlet. | 05-08-2014 |
20150083108 | COOK STOVE ASSEMBLY - A combustion chamber, having an upper part and a lower part, may include an annular constriction, in combination with the combustion chamber, to aid in directing partially combusted gases such as carbon monoxide away from the periphery of the combustion chamber back toward its center, and into the flame front. The annular constriction may also impede the flow of partially combusted gases located at the periphery, thus increasing the time these gases spend within the combustion chamber and increasing the likelihood that any products of incomplete combustion will undergo combustion. The combustion chamber may further comprise a dual burner cooktop for directing combustion gases and exhaust to multiple cooking vessels. In further embodiments, the combustion chamber may be made of, lined, or clad with a metal alloy comprising iron, chromium, and aluminum. | 03-26-2015 |
Nathan Lorenz, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100258104 | COOK STOVE ASSEMBLY - A combustion chamber, having an upper part and a lower part, may include an annular constriction, in combination with the combustion chamber, to aid in directing partially combusted gases such as carbon monoxide away from the periphery of the combustion chamber back toward its center, and into the flame front. The annular constriction may also impede the flow of partially combusted gases located at the periphery, thus increasing the time these gases spend within the combustion chamber and increasing the likelihood that any products of incomplete combustion will undergo combustion. The combustion chamber may further comprise a dual burner cooktop for directing combustion gases and exhaust to multiple cooking vessels. In further embodiments, the combustion chamber may be made of, lined, or clad with a metal alloy comprising iron, chromium, and aluminum. | 10-14-2010 |
Nathan B. Lorenz, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20150206007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOCUMENT GROUPING AND USER INTERFACE - Systems and methods for grouping documents and/or displaying groupings are described herein. Documents may be grouped by their document character features. Document character features may include distinct character types, character counts, common character counts, character difference counts, missing character counts, and any combination thereof. Document matches may be based on a threshold value compared to a score and/or indicator based on document character features. The computing devices described herein may generate user interfaces for displaying clusters of documents. The clusters of documents may indicate matches between documents based on the document character features. | 07-23-2015 |
Orrin P. Lorenz, Anoka, MN US
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20090000814 | MULTIPLE LAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING MISREGISTRATION TESTING PATTERN - A method of testing for misregistration in a multiple layer printed circuit board includes providing an electrical test pattern on one or more layers of the board, testing for an electrical signal between the test pattern and a test reference, and determining layer-to-layer misregistration based on the results of the testing. A method of manufacturing a multiple layer board that is configured to facilitate non-destructive testing of layer-to-layer misregistration includes forming an electrical test pattern on a first layer and forming a corresponding electrical test reference on a second layer. Then, a connecting pathway is formed between the test reference and the test pattern, including the first and second layers, with testing for an electrical signal between the test reference and the test pattern determining layer-to-layer misregistration of the first layer with respect to the second layer. | 01-01-2009 |
Orrin Paul Lorenz, Anoka, MN US
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20100019789 | SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE LAYER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MISREGISTRATION TESTING - A test apparatus for determining layer-to-layer misregistration of a multiple layer printed circuit board having an electrical test pattern formed on an inner layer and an electrical test reference formed on an outer layer with the reference electrically connected to the pattern. The apparatus includes a holder for the board, an electrical input device that moves into and out of connection with the reference when the board is in the holder, with the input device adapted to provide a signal to the reference, and an electrical output probe configured to move into and out of electrical connection with the pattern when the board is in the holder. The output probe is adapted to receive at least one signal from the pattern when a signal is provided to the reference, such that the signal received by the output probe conveys layer-to-layer misregistration between the inner layer and the outer layer. | 01-28-2010 |
Perry Scott Lorenz, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080284405 | Enhanced Cascode Performance By Reduced Impact Ionization - The conventional cascode circuit can be improved by adding another transistor in series. The added transistor may use the body effect to reduce supply voltage variations across the cascode transistor as the supply voltage varies. The added transistor reduces impact ionization in the cascode transistor. | 11-20-2008 |
20110316588 | Resistor-programmable device at low voltage - A resistor-programmable device generates pulses counted by a counter. The counter's output controls a drive signal generator, such as an adjustable current source. The drive signal generator generates a drive signal (such as a current), which leads to the creation of a sense signal (such as a voltage) using a resistance. The resistance can have one of a set of specified values or fall within one of a set of specified windows. The resistor-programmable device can convert the resistance value into a digital value, which can be used to set a sensor trip point threshold or some other parameter. The digital or parameter value is independent of changes in the resistance that are within a specified tolerance. For instance, the same parameter value could be selected even when the resistance varies within some tolerance (such as 1%) as the resistor-programmable device can determine the window in which the resistance falls. | 12-29-2011 |
20140253358 | ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION WITH PULSE TRAIN DATA COMMUNICATION - A methodology for capturing analog information, such as from an analog sensor, including converting the analog information to a train of pulses, representing the analog information as the number of pulses in the pulse train. This pulse count data can be communicated to a processor configured to count the pulses in the pulse train, and convert this pulse count data into digital data corresponding to the analog information. An example embodiment uses a DAC/comparator to convert the analog information (such as a sensor reading) into a pulse train derived from a DAC count (such as can be generated by a DAC counter from an input DAC clock) that is compared with an analog magnitude (analog information), such that the DAC count, which can be represented by a number of DAC clock pulses, provides the pulse train (pulse count data) that corresponds to the analog information. | 09-11-2014 |
Peter G. Lorenz, Massapequa, NY US
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20090040783 | Compact, high efficiency, high power solid state light source using a single solid state light-emitting device - A compact, high-efficiency, high-power, solid state light source, comprising a high-power solid state light-emitting device, a light guide having a proximal light-receiving end proximate the light-emitting device and a distal light-transmitting end spaced farther from the light-emitting device, and a mechanical light guide fixing device coupled to the light guide near its proximal end, to hold the proximal end of the light guide in position near the light-emitting device. | 02-12-2009 |
Rick A. Lorenz, Ham Lake, MN US
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20080277945 | Protection techniques for a back-up electric power system - One embodiment of the present application is directed to a protection technique for a back-up electric power generation system. This system includes an electric power generator, generator control circuitry, electrical output sensors to provide one or more corresponding signals, electrical switching equipment to selectively couple the generator to an electrical load, and electric power feeder conductors to route electric power from the generator to the switching equipment. The control circuitry is responsive to the sensor signals to determine if a shut-down condition exists as a function of a protection profile determined for the system. This profile may account for damage thresholds of the generator, the feeder conductors, and the electrical switching equipment for each of a number of different combinations of level and duration of electrical output as represented by the sensor signals. | 11-13-2008 |
20100010684 | Protection techniques for an electric power system - One embodiment of the present application is directed to a protection technique for an electric power generation system. In one or more implementations, an electric power generator, generator control circuitry, electrical output sensors to provide one or more corresponding signals, electrical switching equipment to selectively couple the generator to an electrical load, and electric power feeder or branch circuit conductors, to route electric power from the generator to the switching equipment, are provided. The control circuitry is responsive to the sensor signals to determine if a shutdown condition exists as a function of a protection profile determined for the system. This profile may account for damage thresholds of the generator, the feeder or branch circuit conductors, the electrical switching equipment for each of a number of different combinations of level and duration of electrical output as represented by the sensor signals. | 01-14-2010 |
Robert Lorenz, Madison, WI US
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20150137648 | VARIABLE MAGNETOMOTIVE FORCE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR VARIABLE MAGNETMOTIVE FORCE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - A rotary electric machine includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor has at least one permanent magnet arranged in a d-axis magnetic path. The rotor includes a magnetic gap part located between the permanent magnet arranged in the d-axis magnetic path of one pole and an adjacent magnet with a different polarity, such that a d-axis magnetic flux forms a d-axis bypass passing through an area other than the permanent magnet. The d-axis bypass provides a magnetic resistance in a d-axis direction that is set below a magnetic resistance in a q-axis direction that is orthogonal to the d-axis resistance. | 05-21-2015 |
Robert Donald Lorenz, Madison, WI US
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20120062160 | Permanent Magnet Motor with Stator-Based Saliency for Position Sensorless Drive - A permanent magnet motor for position sensorless drive operation provides a stator design that exhibits a saliency (machine asymmetric) functionally dependent on rotor position as caused by periodic magnetic saturation of stator structure. This saturation property is caused by rotor zigzag leakage flux from surface permanent magnets. The stator structure may be designed to further saturate from zigzag leakage flux to provide greatest spatial saliency in the quadrature phase for motor position sensorless position estimation. The position, velocity, and shaft torque can be extracted by measuring the phase current from the stator coil of permanent magnet motor. | 03-15-2012 |
20120181888 | ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE ROTOR - A rotary electric machine rotor is provided with a rotor shaft, a rotor core, and a group of permanent magnets. The rotor core includes a group of flux barriers arranged at intervals. At least one of the flux barriers includes at least one bridge joining an inner edge and an outer edge of that flux barriers. The permanent magnets are arranged at the rotor core between the flux barriers as viewed in the cross sectional plane. | 07-19-2012 |
20140015524 | INTEGRATED INTERCONNECT AND MAGNETIC-FIELD DETECTOR FOR CURRENT SENSING - A device is provided. The device may include a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, an interconnect, and a magnetic field detector. The interconnect is mounted in electrical contact with the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector and includes a loop. The magnetic field detector is located in proximity to the loop of the interconnect. The magnetic field detector is located to detect a current flowing in the interconnect when the current flows in the interconnect. | 01-16-2014 |
Robert R. Lorenz, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20140076955 | ENDOSCOPIC STAPLER - An endoscopic stapler comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw includes structure for retaining a plurality of staples. The first jaw and second jaw are mounted to permit pivotal movement of the first and second jaws relative to one another. The endoscopic stapler also comprises at least one clamp member for clamping tissue and pulling the tissue into a position between the first jaw and the second jaw to facilitate inserting at least one staple of the plurality of staples into the tissue. A first handle is operably coupled with the first jaw such that movement of the first handle effects delivery of the at least one staple of the plurality of staples to the tissue. A second handle is operably coupled with the second jaw and the at least one clamp member such that movement of the second handle effects movement of the second jaw and movement of the at least one clamp member. | 03-20-2014 |
Sandra Lorenz, Grand Haven, MI US
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20090099352 | SYNTHESIS OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES OR PHOSPHOROTHIOATE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE WITH A CAPPING AGENT OF N-METHYLIMIDAZOLE FREE OF 1,3,5-TRIMETHYLHEXAHYDRO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE - According to the present invention, there is provided a process for making an oligonucleotide or a phosphorothioate oligonucleotide. The process has the following steps: (a) providing an amount of a blocked nucleotide; (b) deblocking the blocked nucleotide to form an unblocked nucleotide; (c) activating the deblocked nucleotide; (d) coupling the deblocked nucleotide with a phosphoramidite to form a phosphite oligomer; (e) capping any uncoupled deblocked nucleotide via reaction with an amount of acetic anhydride and an amount of N-methylimidazole that is substantially free of 1,3,5-trimethylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazine; (f) oxidizing the phosphite oligomer to form the oligonucleotide or sulfurizing the phosphite oligomer to form a phosphorothioate oligonucleotide; and (g) optionally repeating steps (b) through (f). There is also a process for capping a nucleotide. | 04-16-2009 |
Sandra M. Lorenz, Grand Haven, MI US
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20150119564 | METHODS FOR REMOVING TRIAZINE FROM N-METHYLIMIDAZOLE FOR SYNTHESIS OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDE - Methods for removing 1,3,5-trimethylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazine and N-methylenemethanamine from a N-methylimidazole and methods for making oligonucleotides using N-methylimidazole are provided. In one embodiment, a method for removing 1,3,5-trimethylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazine and N-methylenemethanamine from a feedstock containing N-methylimidazole includes contacting the feedstock with small or medium pore molecular sieves. The small or medium pore molecular sieves adsorb 1,3,5-trimethylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazine and N-methylenemethanamine from the feedstock. The method further includes separating the small or medium pore molecular sieves from the feedstock. | 04-30-2015 |
Sandra Mae Lorenz, Grand Haven, MI US
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20110017743 | SEALABLE CONTAINER LININGS AND SEALABLE CONTAINERS - A sealable container includes a substantially rigid housing having an inner surface and an opening and a liner including: a) a collar formed at least from a fluoropolymer material and sized and shaped to removably engage the opening in the housing; and b) a flexible bag, having an opening, sealed to the collar, and including a composite of an abrasion resistant reinforcing material and an inner fluoropolymer material that is substantially inert to content in the container and compatible with the fluoropolymer material of the collar, the bag being sized and shaped to pass through the opening in the housing and expand such that the abrasion resistant reinforcing material can be in contact with at least a substantial portion of the inner surface of the housing. | 01-27-2011 |
Steele Lorenz, Green Bay, WI US
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20150106237 | SYSTEM FOR DESIGN OF DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A system for enabling the rapid design and deployment of field-specific drip irrigation systems. More specifically, a system wherein a user can input measurements and limitations as to a specific field, and the disclosed system can provide a unique, actionable blueprint for a field owner as well as information relating to materials needed, instructions for how to assemble materials and install the drip irrigation system, cost estimates, and a payment platform allowing for immediate purchase of materials. | 04-16-2015 |
Thomas B. Lorenz, St. Louis, MO US
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20090261767 | Universal apparatus and method for configurably controlling a heating or cooling system - A system controller is disclosed that includes a communication means for transmitting and receiving information from an installed blower motor controller, and a removable memory device connected to the system controller. The removable memory device includes system parameter information stored thereon that relates to the particular heating or cooling system, where the system parameter information includes at least motor related parameters relating to the operation of one or more types of blower motors. The system controller further includes a processor configured to receive via the communication means the communication of identifying information from the blower motor controller that identifies the type of blower motor installed in the system. The processor is configured to retrieve motor related parameters corresponding to the specific identified blower motor controller from the memory device, and to send said corresponding motor related parameters to the blower motor controller. | 10-22-2009 |
20100179700 | STEPPER MOTOR GAS VALVE AND METHOD OF CONTROL - A controller for a variable heating system is operable to control a stepper motor operated gas valve to adjust gas flow to vary the heating level. The controller includes a first terminal for receiving a thermostat signal requesting heating, an electronic memory, and a microprocessor in communication with the electronic memory and first terminal. The microprocessor detects a thermostat signal requesting heating, and generates a control signal for the stepper motor to operate the gas valve. The microprocessor includes a programmable read-only-memory encoded with an instruction to store a time duration during which the microprocessor detects a thermostat signal requesting heating, and further encoded with an instruction operable to determine a desired heating level based on the stored time duration. The microprocessor responds to a thermostat signal requesting heating by determining the number of steps the motor must move to vary the gas flow corresponding to the desired heating level. | 07-15-2010 |
20110066289 | UNIVERSAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURABLY CONTROLLING A HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM - A system controller is disclosed that includes a communication means for transmitting and receiving information from an installed blower motor controller, and a removable memory device connected to the system controller. The removable memory device includes system parameter information stored thereon that relates to the particular heating or cooling system, where the system parameter information includes at least motor related parameters relating to the operation of one or more types of blower motors. The system controller further includes a processor configured to receive via the communication means the communication of identifying information from the blower motor controller that identifies the type of blower motor installed in the system. The processor is configured to retrieve motor related parameters corresponding to the specific identified blower motor controller from the memory device, and to send said corresponding motor related parameters to the blower motor controller. | 03-17-2011 |
20120280816 | REFRIGERANT CHARGE LEVEL DETECTION - A system includes a first sensor that provides an output indicative of a sensed temperature of a liquid refrigerant line that is within or extending from an outlet of a condenser coil of an air conditioner or heat pump unit. The system includes a second sensor that provides an output indicative of a sensed pressure in the liquid refrigerant line. A controller is configured to determine at least one target pressure value from the output indicative of the sensed temperature of the liquid refrigerant line. The controller is configured to determine if the level of refrigerant charge is at, above or below an acceptable level based on a comparison of the output indicative of sensed pressure to the at least one target pressure value. The system includes a display that displays an indication of whether the level of refrigerant charge is at, above or below an acceptable level. | 11-08-2012 |
20130285822 | Refrigerant Charge Level Detection - An exemplary embodiment of a system includes first and second sensors. The first sensor is operable to provide an output indicative of a sensed refrigerant liquid temperature of a liquid refrigerant line that is within or extending from an outlet of a condenser coil of an air conditioner or heat pump unit. The second sensor is operable to provide an output indicative of a sensed refrigerant liquid pressure in the liquid refrigerant line. A controller is configured to determine at least one target pressure value from the output indicative of the sensed refrigerant liquid temperature of the liquid refrigerant line. The controller is configured to determine if the level of refrigerant charge is at, above, or below an acceptable level based on a comparison of the output indicative of sensed refrigerant liquid pressure to the at least one target pressure value. | 10-31-2013 |
20130345881 | HVAC Controls or Controllers Including Alphanumeric Displays and Push Buttons - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of a control for an HVAC system. The control has an alphanumeric display, a plurality of two position switches (e.g., push buttons, etc.), and a processor. The processor receives a current user input through at least one of the two position switches and determines a response to the current user input. The determining is performed using one or more previously received user inputs, if any, via one or more of the two position switches. The processor implements the determined response by displaying a message on the alphanumeric display and/or changing an operational parameter of the HVAC system. | 12-26-2013 |
20140148958 | Universal Apparatus and Method for Configurably Controlling a Heating or Cooling System - A system for controlling the operation of a heating or cooling system includes a system controller, a memory in which system parameter information relating to the heating or cooling system is stored, and a communication device through which the system controller is configured to transmit and receive signals to/from at least one component controller. The system controller is configured to receive via the communication device a data signal from the at least one component controller that includes information relating to operational parameters for at least one system component installed in the heating and cooling system. The system controller is configured to store in the memory the received operational parameters corresponding to the at least one system component. The stored operational parameters may be retrievable for communication to a replacement component controller in the event that the at least one component controller is replaced. | 05-29-2014 |
20140167970 | Refrigerant Charge Level Detection - An exemplary embodiment of a refrigerant charge monitoring system includes first and second sensors. The first sensor is operable for sensing temperature of a liquid refrigerant line that is connected to, within, or extending from an outlet of a condenser. The second sensor is operable for sensing pressure of the liquid refrigerant line. A controller is configured to determine at least one target pressure value from the sensed temperature of the liquid refrigerant line. The controller is configured to determine if the level of refrigerant charge is at, above or below an acceptable level based on a comparison of the sensed pressure of the liquid refrigerant line to the at least one target pressure value. | 06-19-2014 |
20140350733 | Facilitating Installation of a Controller and/or Maintenance of a Climate Control System - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for facilitating installation and/or connection of controllers such as thermostats. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for facilitating installation and/or connection of a controller in a climate control system generally includes a communication device configured to execute software instructions to receive user input describing a wire arrangement where the controller is to be installed for use in the climate control system. Based on the user input, the communication device identifies a configuration of the climate control system and specifies wiring connections between the wire arrangement and controller. | 11-27-2014 |
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Tyler Lorenz, Mcfarland, WI US
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20150196878 | Selective Dosing Module Control System - Systems and methods to selectively control plurality of dosing modules may include receiving data indicative of an exhaust flow rate. An amount of reductant to be dosed may be determined based, at least in part, on the data indicative of the exhaust flow rate. A decomposition delay time may also be determined and a first dosing module and a second dosing module may be selectively activated. The first dosing module may be selectively activated at a first time and the second dosing module is selectively activated at a second time. The second time is based on the first time and the determined decomposition delay time. | 07-16-2015 |
Wayne G. Lorenz, West St. Paul, MN US
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20140125122 | HYBRID SWEEPER-SCRUBBER CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and system for controlling an engine ( | 05-08-2014 |