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Russell A. Baldocchi, Encinitas, CA US
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20110257374 | Novel Reagents for Directed Biomarker Signal Amplification - Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods. | 10-20-2011 |
20140206557 | Novel Reagents for Directed Biomarker Signal Amplification - Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods. | 07-24-2014 |
Russell A. Bechler, Bellbrook, OH US
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20110199434 | JETTING MODULE INSTALL MECHANISM - A printer includes a plurality of jetting modules each including a first alignment feature, a plurality of nozzles through which fluid may be jetted and fluid and electrical connections; a printhead frame having a plurality of jetting-module receiving receptacles each of which receives one of the jetting modules, each receiving receptacle having a second alignment feature corresponding to the first alignment feature of a jetting module: a jetting module installation device having a pocket for receiving a jetting module, wherein the jetting module installation device includes a latch mechanism that, in a first position, is latched to the printhead frame securing the jetting module in a jetting module receiving receptacle with the first alignment feature engaging a corresponding second alignment feature of the printhead frame; the latch mechanism that, in a second position, is unlatched from the printhead frame so that the jetting module is not secured in the jetting module receiving receptacle; and wherein the jetting module installation device includes a coupling frame having fluid and electrical connections that correspond to the fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module, and the installation device includes a mechanism move the coupling frame relative to the jetting module to cause the fluid and electrical connections of the coupling frame to mate to the fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module. | 08-18-2011 |
Russell A. Berkoff, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100251297 | TIME-SHIFT RECORDING BUFFER AS HOME NETWORK OBJECTS - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided comprising: creating a temporary home network electronic program guide object for a television program currently stored in a time-shift buffer of a home network-enabled device; and storing an identifier for the temporary home network electronic program guide object in an object for a channel. | 09-30-2010 |
20100287211 | OBJECT LINKING - In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for playing media items on a home network device in a home network is provided, the method comprising: retrieving, from a content directory service in the home network, a first object in a series of objects representing a first list in which the first object is a member, wherein the first object contains metadata regarding a first media item, a link to a next object in the first list, and relationship information regarding members of the first list, wherein the relationship information includes information about how members of the first list are related, wherein the next object contains metadata regarding a second media item; and playing the first media item. | 11-11-2010 |
20110302492 | REMOTE USER INTERFACE COOPERATIVE APPLICATION - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating a remote user interface (UI) client is provided, the method comprising: establishing a first connection with a UI server; receiving a document over the first connection; closing the first connection; running the document, wherein the document contains first instructions on how to operate a user interface and second instructions on establishing a persistent connection with the UI server; and establishing a second connection with the UI server based on the second instructions. | 12-08-2011 |
20130054754 | HOME NETWORK MEDIA TRANSPORT NEGOTIATION - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for performing home networking media transport negotiation in a home network is provided, the method comprising: issuing a browse command on a content directory service in the home network to locate a custom resource element; and issuing an action to a media renderer in the home network to set a location of a media server to serve the item, wherein the issuing includes passing item metadata stored in the custom resource element, thus enabling the media renderer to negotiate directly with the media server while conveying detailed information about capabilities of the media renderer. | 02-28-2013 |
20130080646 | REMOTE INPUT DEVICES - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating a user agent on a first device is provided, comprising: discovering, using a home networking protocol, a second device, wherein the second device includes a user input mechanism; retrieving information regarding the user input mechanism from the second device using the home networking protocol; determining whether to accept the connection based on the information regarding the user input mechanism; when it is determined to accept the connection, negotiating an out-of-band connection in a protocol other than the home networking protocol with the second device; receiving input command events from the second device via the out-of-band connection; and executing the input command events at the user agent to control an aspect of the first device. | 03-28-2013 |
20140330881 | TEMPORARY APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Various embodiments relate to a cloud-based temporary app management system. In one aspect of the invention, a cloud service provides a temporary app from a vendor. The temporary app is a mobile application that is temporarily accessible on a mobile device when a designated event (e.g. a change in the location or surroundings of the mobile device, a particular type of data stored in the mobile device, etc.) is detected by a mobile device. The cloud service receives event information from the mobile device. The event information indicates an event detected by the mobile device. The cloud service then determines whether to make the temporary app accessible on the mobile device based on an analysis of the designated event and the event information received from the mobile device. | 11-06-2014 |
Russell A. Blaine, Jr., San Francisco, CA US
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20150347189 | QUALITY OF SERVICE CLASSES - In one embodiment, tasks executing on a data processing system can be associated with a Quality of Service (QoS) classification that is used to determine the priority values for multiple subsystems of the data processing system. The QoS classifications are propagated when tasks interact and the QoS classes are interpreted a multiple levels of the system to determine the priority values to set for the tasks. In one embodiment, one or more sensors coupled with the data processing system monitor a set of system conditions that are used in part to determine the priority values to set for a QoS class. | 12-03-2015 |
Russell A. Chernenkoff, Livonia, MI US
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20130192559 | CONNECTING ROD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of forming a connecting rod, the method including the steps of: forming the connecting rod via a powder forging process; forming an integral wear resistant surface inside a bore of the connecting rod via an inductive heating process after completion of the powder forging process. | 08-01-2013 |
Russell A. Gibas, Old Saybrook, CT US
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20120146439 | Stepper motor including a lead screw assembly - An electric stepper motor having a linear actuator arrangement consisting of an extended lead screw terminating at one end via a conical section and a threaded rod. The threaded rod at the end of the lead screw is engaged within the threaded aperture after completion of the stepper motor assembly to provide linear actuator function. | 06-14-2012 |
Russell A. Goldmann, Ii, Highland Park, IL US
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20110290586 | Fall Restrict Device - A fall restrict device is disclosed. The fall restrict device may include an outer strap having first and second ends, an inner strap having first and second ends, a first releasable connector connected substantially adjacent to the first end of the inner strap, a second releasable connector connected to the second end of the inner strap, and a fastening mechanism releasably secured to the second end of the outer strap for connecting the outer strap to the inner strap. The fastening mechanism includes a carabiner, a link attached to a roller that is moveable along the inner strap, and a plate. The fall restrict device may also include a first adjustment mechanism for adjusting the outer strap and a second adjustment mechanism for adjusting the inner strap. The first adjustment mechanism may comprise a buckle and the second adjustment mechanism may comprise a bracket assembly. The inner strap may comprise a polyamide webbing surrounded by a flexible polymer coating. | 12-01-2011 |
Russell A. Green, Christiansburg, VA US
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20140126960 | SOIL DENSIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A soil densification system and method is disclosed. The presently disclosed soil densification system includes an air delivery probe or pipe that can be driven or otherwise installed into a soil mass. An inlet of the air delivery probe is supplied by an air compressor and an air storage tank, which are used for the rapid delivery of air impulses or bursts into the air delivery probe, whereas the air impulses or bursts are expelled out of an outlet of the air delivery probe and into the soil mass. The method of using the presently disclosed soil densification system includes the steps of inserting the end of the air delivery probe into the soil mass to any desired depth and then releasing an impulse or burst of air into the soil mass, thereby forming a densified region in the soil mass via the forces of the air impulse. | 05-08-2014 |
Russell A. Gudyka, Rochester, NY US
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20150086897 | FUEL CELL ELECTRODE INTERCONNECT CONTACT MATERIAL ENCAPSULATION AND METHOD - A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cell cassettes each including a fuel cell with an anode and a cathode. Each fuel cell cassette also includes an electrode interconnect adjacent to the anode or the cathode for providing electrical communication between an adjacent fuel cell cassette and the anode or the cathode. The interconnect includes a plurality of electrode interconnect protrusions defining a flow passage along the anode or the cathode for communicating oxidant or fuel to the anode or the cathode. An electrically conductive material is disposed between at least one of the electrode interconnect protrusions and the anode or the cathode in order to provide a stable electrical contact between the electrode interconnect and the anode or cathode. An encapsulating arrangement segregates the electrically conductive material from the flow passage thereby, preventing volatilization of the electrically conductive material in use of the fuel cell stack. | 03-26-2015 |
Russell A. Kempka, Jr., Milwaukee, WI US
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20130181027 | Presser Assembly Having A Presser And An Improved Mounting Arrangement For Mounting A Pressing Member To The Presser - A presser assembly is provided in which a presser plate or presser board mounting adapter is clamped to a lower end of a presser stem. A rail having a lower channel and an upper channel is provided for clamping the presser plate or presser board mounting adapter to the stem, and more particularly, a presser foot coupled to the lower end of the stem. The present invention allows the presser plate or the presser board mounting adapter to be mounted to the stem without the use of tools or fasteners. | 07-18-2013 |
Russell A. Leeker, Fenton, MO US
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20160023809 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGING WITH A HANDLE, AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAKING SUCH PACKAGING - A reclosable pour-spout packaging, such as a bag, has a top handle and can be manufactured on a form-fill-seal machine. A reclosable structure can reversibly close and open the interior of the packaging. The handle can comprise a cut extending through the packaging. An additional seal area in the packaging can provide support so that a punch and die assembly can punch or cut the handle in the additional seal area. Additionally or alternatively, a laser device, a blade, a knife, or another cutting tool can form the handle in the additional seal area, The additional sealed area can provide stiffness for carrying the packaging and also prevent access into the packaging where the handle is made. The additional seal area can be positioned below the top seal of the packaging so that less material is used for the handle. | 01-28-2016 |
Russell A. Martin, Los Gatos, CA US
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20110064723 | Formulation for room temperature stabilization of a live attenuated bacterial vaccine - This invention provides methods and compositions for stabilizing proteins and vaccines in dried formulations. In particular, a cavitation method and compositions of preparing a dried vaccine are provided that stabilize the viability of live bacteria and live virus vaccines at room temperature. | 03-17-2011 |
Russell A. Mcbrian, Mukilteo, WA US
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20130078584 | WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY WITH AUTOMATIC IGNITER - A fireplace assembly having a firebox, an igniter assembly coupled to the firebox and containing a heating element, a first portion of the igniter assembly extending through an aperture in a firebox wall, the igniter assembly having a first connector coupled to the heating element and coupleable to power source, and having a second connector coupleable to an air source and positioned to provide air flow through the igniter assembly over the heating element and into the firebox. A controller is operatively coupled to the igniter assembly and a temperature sensor. The controller controls operation of the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the air flow through the igniter assembly, and can activate and deactivate the igniter assembly based upon the temperature within the firebox. | 03-28-2013 |
20140109806 | HYBRID WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY - A hybrid wood-burning fireplace assembly configured for burning wood-based fuel, wherein the burning generates combustion exhaust. The assembly comprising a fire box having an interior area, a baffle in the interior area defining lower and upper combustion chambers relative to the baffle. The upper combustion chamber has an upper exhaust passageway between baffle and the top portion of the firebox. A secondary combustion airway has air outlets in the firebox that direct the secondary combustion air adjacent to the baffle to mix with the exhaust for non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust before the exhaust flows through the upper exhaust passageway. A catalytic combustion unit is positioned above the baffle and across the upper exhaust passageway, whereby the exhaust will pass through the catalytic combustion unit after the non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust and before the exhaust exits the upper combustion chamber through the upper exhaust passageway. | 04-24-2014 |
Russell A. Mcbrian, Snohomish, WA US
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20110220090 | HYBRID WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY - A hybrid wood-burning fireplace assembly configured for burning wood-based fuel, wherein the burning generates combustion exhaust. The assembly comprising a fire box having an interior area, a baffle in the interior area defining lower and upper combustion chambers relative to the baffle. The upper combustion chamber has an upper exhaust passageway between baffle and the top portion of the firebox. A secondary combustion airway has air outlets in the firebox that direct the secondary combustion air adjacent to the baffle to mix with the exhaust for non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust before the exhaust flows through the upper exhaust passageway. A catalytic combustion unit is positioned above the baffle and across the upper exhaust passageway, whereby the exhaust will pass through the catalytic combustion unit after the non-catalytic secondary combustion of the exhaust and before the exhaust exits the upper combustion chamber through the upper exhaust passageway. | 09-15-2011 |
Russell A. Price, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20150267873 | RETROFIT KIT FOR DROP CEILING LIGHTING FIXTURES - A retrofit kit for drop ceiling lighting fixtures and a method of retrofitting drop ceiling lighting fixtures are provided. The retrofit kit includes a pair of adapter brackets configured to be mounted to opposing sides of a drop ceiling fixture, and a door-light assembly configured to be pivotally coupled to one adapter bracket, and to be latched to the other adapter bracket. | 09-24-2015 |
Russell A. Roiko, Rogers, MN US
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20110027760 | DENTAL FILLING COMPOSITION COMPRISING ACIDIC POLYMER COMPOUND AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Compositions comprising an acidic polymer compound and a (meth)acrylic copolymer prepared from reactants comprising at least one aliphatic, aromatic, or aralkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polar group or a siloxane group, and dental filling compositions comprising the composition, and methods of using the compositions | 02-03-2011 |
Russell A. Siminski, Zionsville, PA US
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20130026921 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF SURFACE OXIDES VIA FLUXLESS TECHNIQUE INVOLVING ELECTRON ATTACHMENT - Described herein is a method and apparatus for removing metal oxides on a surface of a component via electron attachment. In one embodiment, there is provided a field emission apparatus, wherein the electrons attach to at least a portion of the reducing gas to form a negatively charged atomic ions which removes metal oxides comprising: a cathode comprising an electrically conductive and comprising at least one or more protrusions having a high surface curvature, wherein the cathode is surrounded by a dielectric material which is then surrounded by an electrically conductive anode wherein the cathode and anode are each connected to an electrical voltage source, and the dielectric material between the cathode and anode is polarized to provide an electric field at one or more protrusions and thereby electrons from the cathode. | 01-31-2013 |
20130187547 | Apparatus and Method for Removal of Surface Oxides Via Fluxless Technique Involving Electron Attachment - Described herein is a method and apparatus for removing metal oxides on a surface of a component via electron attachment. In one embodiment, there is provided a field emission apparatus, wherein the electrons attach to at least a portion of the reducing gas to form a negatively charged atomic ions which removes metal oxides comprising: a cathode comprising an electrically conductive and comprising at least one or more protrusions having an angled edge or high curvature surface, wherein the cathode is surrounded by a dielectric material which is then surrounded by an electrically conductive anode wherein the cathode and anode are each connected to an electrical voltage source, and the dielectric material between the cathode and anode is polarized, intensifying the electrical field strength and accumulating electrons at the apex of the cathode to promote field emission of electrons from the cathode. | 07-25-2013 |
Russell A. Wiedmaier, Novi, MI US
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20090188797 | Drag Through Electro-Deposition System - A drag through electro-deposition system and a method of performing a drag through electro-deposition process on a vehicle body is disclosed. The system may include pairs of anodes, with each pair having a corresponding anode pair power supply. As a vehicle body is carried through the electro-deposition tank, the electric power to each pair is individually adjusted relative to the vehicle body position in the tank. | 07-30-2009 |
Russell A. Wincheski, Williamsburg, VA US
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20090134552 | Method For Predicting and Optimizing System Parameters for Electrospinning System - An electrospinning system using a spinneret and a counter electrode is first operated for a fixed amount of time at known system and operational parameters to generate a fiber mat having a measured fiber mat width associated therewith. Next, acceleration of the fiberizable material at the spinneret is modeled to determine values of mass, drag, and surface tension associated with the fiberizable material at the spinneret output. The model is then applied in an inversion process to generate predicted values of an electric charge at the spinneret output and an electric field between the spinneret and electrode required to fabricate a selected fiber mat design. The electric charge and electric field are indicative of design values for system and operational parameters needed to fabricate the selected fiber mat design. | 05-28-2009 |
20090233001 | Controlled Deposition And Alignment Of Carbon Nanotubes - A carbon nanotube (CNT) attraction material is deposited on a substrate in the gap region between two electrodes on the substrate. An electric potential is applied to the two electrodes. The CNT attraction material is wetted with a solution defined by a carrier liquid having carbon nanotubes (CNTs) suspended therein. A portion of the CNTs align with the electric field and adhere to the CNT attraction material. The carrier liquid and any CNTs not adhered to the CNT attraction material are then removed. | 09-17-2009 |
20100079157 | Eddy Current System and Method for Crack Detection - An eddy current system and method enables detection of sub-surface damage in a cylindrical object. The invention incorporates a dual frequency, orthogonally wound eddy current probe mounted on a stepper motor-controlled scanning system. The system is designed to inspect for outer surface damage from the interior of the cylindrical object. | 04-01-2010 |
20120274319 | Eddy Current Probe for Surface and Sub-Surface Inspection - An eddy current probe includes an excitation coil for coupling to a low-frequency alternating current (AC) source. A magnetoresistive sensor is centrally disposed within and at one end of the excitation coil to thereby define a sensing end of the probe. A tubular flux-focusing lens is disposed between the excitation coil and the magnetoresistive sensor. An excitation wire is spaced apart from the magnetoresistive sensor in a plane that is perpendicular to the sensor's axis of sensitivity and such that, when the sensing end of the eddy current probe is positioned adjacent to the surface of a structure, the excitation wire is disposed between the magnetoresistive sensor and the surface of the structure. The excitation wire is coupled to a high-frequency AC source. The excitation coil and flux-focusing lens can be omitted when only surface inspection is required. | 11-01-2012 |
20140103558 | Polyaniline/carbon nanotube sheet nanocomposites - A method allows for preparation of CNT nanocomposites having improved mechanical, electrical and thermal properties. Structured carbon nanotube forms such as sheet, yarn, and tape are modified with π-conjugated conductive polymers, including polyaniline (PANI), fabricated by in-situ polymerization. The PANI modified CNT nanocomposites are subsequently post-processed to improve mechanical properties by hot press and carbonization. | 04-17-2014 |
Russell A. Zeckner, Louisville, KY US
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20140245165 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND REPRESENTING ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO DAMAGE IN A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Methods and apparatus related to representing damage related attributes. A target geographic area potentially affected by an event may be identified. An interactive map of the target geographic area may be identified. A selectable option for selection of at least one attribute may be provided, the at least one attribute including one or more of at least one radar characteristic based on data from weather radar, at least one event characteristic based on field data, data related to one or more objects in the target geographic area, at least one damage characteristic identifying potential damage to a given object, a damage likelihood, a damage level, and a confidence level associated with the damage assessment and indicative of confirmation of the field data. The selection of the at least one attribute may be identified. The selected at least one attribute may be provided with the interactive map. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND REPRESENTING FIELD DATA IN DISASTER AFFECTED AREAS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed that include the actions of identifying a target geographic area affected by a disaster event, and identifying event characteristics; providing a database with an initial attribute of the target area; obtaining field data related to the disaster event; updating the database with the field data; generating an augmented attribute of the target area based on a synthesis of the field data in the database; storing a representation of the augmented attribute. The representation may be a visual representation, including an augmented map of the target geographic area based on the event characteristics. The initial attribute may include an initial map of the target geographic area. The initial attribute of the target geographic area may be obtained from a weather data system or from a social media platform. Other embodiments may include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245210 | Systems and Methods for Collecting and Representing Attributes Related to Damage in a Geographic Area - Methods and apparatus related to providing a damage assessment report. A geographic area potentially affected by an event may be identified. One or more objects in the geographic area may be identified. An aerial image of the one or more objects may be displayed via an interactive graphic display on a computing device. An option to select a given object of the one or more objects in the aerial image may be provided. Selection of the given object may be identified. A damage assessment report for the given object may be provided, the damage assessment report including image data from an aerial vehicle, and at least one damage characteristic for the given object based on the image data, the at least one damage characteristic identifying potential damage to the given object based on the event. | 08-28-2014 |