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Andrew M. Jones, Wildwood, MO US
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20100130021 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SILICON-ON-INSULATOR STRUCTURE - A method is disclosed for processing the cleaved surface of a silicon-on-insulator structure. The silicon-on-insulator structures comprises a handle wafer, a silicon layer, and a dielectric layer between the handle wafer and the silicon layer. The silicon layer has a cleaved surface defining an outer surface of the structure. The methods disclosed include an etching process to reduce the time and cost required to process the silicon-on-insulator structure to remove the surface damage and defects formed when a portion of the donor wafer is separated along a cleave plane from the silicon-on-insulator structure. The method includes, annealing the structure, etching the cleaved surface, and performing a non-contact smoothing process on the cleaved surface. | 05-27-2010 |
20120003814 | Methods For In-Situ Passivation Of Silicon-On-Insulator Wafers - Methods and systems are disclosed for performing a passivation process on a silicon-on-insulator wafer in a chamber in which the wafer is cleaved. A bonded wafer pair is cleaved within the chamber to form the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer. A cleaved surface of the SOI wafer is then passivated in-situ by exposing the cleaved surface to a passivating substance. This exposure to a passivating substance results in the formation of a thin layer of oxide on the cleaved surface. The silicon-on-insulator wafer is then removed from the chamber. In other embodiments, the silicon-on-insulator wafer is first transferred to an adjoining chamber where the wafer is then passivated. The wafer is transferred to the adjoining chamber without exposing the wafer to the atmosphere outside the chambers. | 01-05-2012 |
Brian Keith Jones, Wildwood, MO US
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20150138292 | SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING A MEDIA WEB IN A PRINTING PRESS - A printing system includes a media transport system configured to transport a web of print media through a printing zone in a transport direction proceeding from an up-web location to a down-web location. A plurality of printheads each at least partially span the print zone along a transverse direction which is generally orthogonal to the transport direction. A media alignment detection system is positioned down-web from the media print zone generates a signal indicative of the alignment of the web of print media along the transverse direction. A transverse adjustment mechanism positioned up-web from the media print zone, the transverse adjustment mechanism is configured to enable the adjustment of the transverse position of the web of print media based upon the signal. | 05-21-2015 |
Carissa Jones, Springfield, MO US
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20140138588 | HIGHLY SOLUBLE CARBON NANOTUBES WITH ENHANCED CONDUCTIVITY - New methods for preparing carbon nanotube films having enhanced properties are provided. The method broadly provides reacting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and compounds comprising a polyaromatic moieties in the presence a strong acid. During the reaction process, the polyaromatic moieties noncovalently bond with the carbon nanotubes. Additionally, the functionalizing moieties are further functionalized by the strong acid. This dual functionalization allows the CNTs to be dispersed at concentrations greater than 0.5 g/L in solution without damaging their desirable electronic and physical properties. The resulting solutions are stable on the shelf for months without observable bundling, and can be incorporated into solutions for printing conductive traces by a variety of means, including inkjet, screen, flexographic, gravure printing, or spin and spray coating. | 05-22-2014 |
Charles Rowdy Jones, Manchester, MO US
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20130337927 | Golf grip training aid - This invention relates to a training aid (strategic Golf Grip and Swing Repeater Training Aid) to assist the golfer in performing the proper golf swing technique for the effective golf swing. This training aid will be placed on the leading wrist of the golfer to develop the proper swing technique and to create muscle memory and to allow for repeated practice for game improvement and consistency. It includes a cover with straps to wrap around the hand of the user, and incorporates a back hand plate to hold the hand and wrist in alignment and place during a golf swing. It may also incorporate a wrist plate. | 12-19-2013 |
Craig Jones, Kansas City, MO US
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20090068223 | COMBINATION VACCINE COMPRISING AN ATTENUATED BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS - The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections, and a further immunological active component for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections other than BVDV. | 03-12-2009 |
20140363466 | METHOD OF TREATING PREGNANT COWS AND/OR HEIFERS - The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow. | 12-11-2014 |
Craig Jones, Saint Joseph, MO US
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20100178301 | METHOD OF TREATING PREGNANT COWS AND/OR HEIFERS - The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow. | 07-15-2010 |
Darin Eugene Jones, Baldwin, MO US
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20110028447 | INDAZOLE DERIVATIVES - This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of a condition mediated by CB1 receptor activity in a mammalian subject including a human, which comprises administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of formula (I) wherein R | 02-03-2011 |
Dave Jones, St. Charles, MO US
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20140203919 | WIRELESS TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR AUTOMATED FURNITURE ACCESSORY INTEGRATION - A system and method for integrating furniture accessories with automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a communication protocol enables a remote device to control an automated furniture accessory coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. Items of identifying information are provided to a control component based on coupling the automated furniture accessory to the CAN bus of the control component. According to the communication protocol, one or more packets of information are provided to the remote device using a wireless communication device of the control component. The remote device may then be used to control features of the automated furniture accessory, based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the firmware of the remote device may be updated to enable the control component to be coupled to updated automated furniture accessories, and enable the remote device to control such accessories. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203920 | REMOTE AND CONTROLLER SYNCHRONIZATION FOR AUTOMATED FURNITURE CONTROLS - A system and method for automatically pairing wireless remotes to the control components of automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a pairing mode selection indication is received, indicating a universal mode selection or a normal mode selection. In universal mode, the control component and the remote device are automatically paired based on commands received from the remote device. In normal mode, the control component and the remote component are automatically paired upon confirmation that the unique ID of the remote device corresponds to an ID database. Having paired the control component with the remote device, the control component may execute commands received from at least one remote device. In embodiments, the pairing method includes applying priority rules for particular remote devices. Further, the automatic pairing of remote devices may include varying levels of authorization for different users. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203921 | WIRELESS TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR AUTOMATED FURNITURE ACCESSORY INTEGRATION - A system and method for integrating furniture accessories and generic devices with automated furniture items is provided. In embodiments, a communication protocol enables a remote device to wirelessly control a generic device wirelessly coupled to a control component of an automated furniture item. The remote device may control features of the generic device based on wireless communication with the control component. In some embodiments, the remote device receives a user environment selection, which is communicated to the control component of the automated furniture item. The automated furniture item then communicates at least a portion of the received command to a corresponding generic device, according to the settings of the selected user environment. In further embodiments, an occupancy detection indication for the automated furniture item may result in a change in one or more settings corresponding to the user environment, as communicated to the generic device(s) by the control component. | 07-24-2014 |
David N. Jones, Branson, MO US
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20130054513 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUCTION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - Foreclosure auction information received from each of a plurality of sources of such information via respective Internet bots, manual updates, or other sources, is used to populate a database according to a predefined schema and ruleset. The database is updated in near real time (from any or all of the datasources), and actionable auction information that meets user-determined criteria for accuracy, timeliness and/or relevancy is extracted from the database and presented for use by a user. | 02-28-2013 |
David Robert Jones, St. Charles, MO US
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20130297042 | CAN BUS COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - One or more commercial appliances for handling food and/or one of more subsystems of commercial appliances for handling food are linked to a master controller for controlling the operation of the commercial appliance(s) and/or its subsystem(s) via one or more CAN modules and a CAN bus. | 11-07-2013 |
James Phillip Jones, Jefferson City, MO US
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20100212598 | COMPOUND APPARATUS HAVING REDUNDANT FLOAT ACTUATED DEVICES AND SOLENOID TO CONTROL WATER LEVEL AND CHEMISTRY IN AN AQUARIUM OR SUMP - A universally fitting apparatus to hang onto an aquarium or sump and automatically regulate replacement of evaporated water in real time. Further, while maintaining the fluid level and salinity of the total body of water, a normally closed solenoid, actuated by a float switch, will act redundantly with a float valve to meter incoming fluid. Said solenoid will act to close the water source in the event that the float valve fails to operate or in the event of power failure to shut off the incoming water. For additional safety, the power supply may be plugged into an electronic programmable timer to further minimize the likelihood of an overflow. | 08-26-2010 |
Jeffrey Stuart Jones, St. Charles, MO US
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20110205693 | FIELD REPLACEABLE MANAGEMENT MODULE - Aspects of the invention are directed to a power distribution unit including a removable management module and methods for providing power using the power distribution units. According to one embodiment the power distribution unit comprises a housing having a length, a width and a depth with a front face of the housing extending across the width and along the length with the length being substantially greater than the width and the depth, and wherein the front face of the housing defines an opening to a docking space in an interior portion of the housing, a plurality of power outlets disposed on the front face of the housing, a management module configured to detect current through at least one of the plurality of power outlets, the management module being further configured and arranged to fit within the docking space, a memory component contained within the housing and configured to store operational data for the power distribution unit, and wherein the management module and the housing are configured and arranged such that the management module is removable from the docking space through the opening in the front face. | 08-25-2011 |
Jennifer Jones, Kirkwood, MO US
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20110201525 | Plant Chimeric Binding Polypeptides for Universal Molecular Recognition - Libraries of nucleic acids encoding chimeric binding polypeptides based on plant scaffold polypeptide sequences. Also described are methods for generating the libraries. | 08-18-2011 |
20130203633 | Plant Chimeric Binding Polypeptides For Universal Molecular Recognition - Libraries of nucleic acids encoding chimeric binding polypeptides based on plant scaffold polypeptide sequences. Also described are methods for generating the libraries. | 08-08-2013 |
Jerry D. Jones, El Dorado Springs, MO US
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20110126566 | AIR-CONDITIONER FOR USE WITH TRAILER REFRIGERATION UNIT - A refrigerated freight vehicle includes a tractor truck with a cab interior, a trailer presenting a chamber, and a cooling system to refrigerate the chamber and cool the cab. The cooling system includes a powered compressor assembly, a trailer evaporator, and a truck evaporator, with the compressor assembly operable to circulate refrigerant through the evaporators. | 06-02-2011 |
Kenneth Jones, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100065287 | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS HAVING REDUCED CORROSION - A fire protection system comprising at least one sprinkler, a source of pressurized water, a piping network connecting at least one sprinkler to the source of pressurized water, and a nitrogen generator coupled to the sprinkler system. The nitrogen generator may be a nitrogen membrane system or a nitrogen pressure swing adsorption system. The present systems and methods reduce or nearly eliminate corrosion that typically affects conventional fire protection systems, such as caused by oxygen and microbial systems, which can deteriorate or compromise function. Initial, repeated, or continuous displacement of oxygen with nitrogen in the fire protection system significantly reduces or eliminates corrosion. | 03-18-2010 |
20110094758 | CONTROLLED DISCHARGE GAS VENT - A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated. | 04-28-2011 |
20140202714 | CONTROLLED DISCHARGE GAS VENT - A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated. | 07-24-2014 |
Lindell B. Jones, Wildwood, MO US
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20100299964 | Footwear with banding device - The banding device for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to the heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which due to its elasticity allows for its stretching into position to be secured either as an endless or continuous loop, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design, indicia, trademark, or other aesthetics for the footwear. | 12-02-2010 |
Lindell B. Jones, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100107447 | Sandal, thong or the like with reversible tongue, vamp, or strap - Footwear, in the category of a sandal, and which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal. The tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device, such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal. | 05-06-2010 |
Marcus E. Jones, Ballwin, MO US
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20130066666 | Enhancing Performance of Crops Within An Area of Interest - Enhancing crop performance using a computer coupled to a memory, including receiving a plurality of area of interest (AOI) raster files from a remote sensing device via a network, and generating at least one index raster file based on the plurality of AOI raster files. At least one yield zone is defined within the AOI based on the at least one index raster file, and a hybrid and a seed rate are determined for the hybrid for use in planting in the at least one yield zone. A planting recommendation is generated for the AOI based on the hybrid and the seed rate and is delivered to a planter, wherein the planter is configured to plant the at least one yield zone using the hybrid and the seed rate. | 03-14-2013 |
Michelle M. Jones, O'Fallon, MO US
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20100280270 | Process for the Prepartion of Iosimenol - A process for the preparation of iosimenol comprising reacting 5,5′-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-propanediyl)diimino]bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide] (C-VI) with a 3-halo-1,2-propanediol in an aqueous solvent. A process for the preparation of C-VI comprising reacting 3,3′-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-propanediyl)diimino]bis[5-(aminocarbonyl)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl chloride] (C-V) with 3-amino-1,2-propanediol in the presence of an inorganic base and a suitable non-aqueous polar solvent. A process for the preparation of C-V comprising reacting 3-amino-5-(aminocarbonyl)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl chloride (C-IV) with malonyl dichloride in a solvent comprising a suitable ester solvent, a suitable nitrile solvent or mixtures thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
20120184772 | ALKYLATION OF TRIIODO-SUBSTITUTED ARYLAMIDES IN AN AQUEOUS MIXED SOLVENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a process for preparing an alkylated triiodo-substituted arylamide, such as iodixanol, the process comprising contacting a triiodo-substituted arylamide, such as 5-acetamido-N,N′-bis(2,3-dihydroxylpropyl)-2,4,6-triiodoisophthalamide, and an alkylating agent in the presence of a base and a mixed solvent system comprising a non-aqueous solvent and water, wherein the volume ratio of the non-aqueous solvent to water is greater than 1:1. The process advantageously enables the concentration of any impurities or undesirable byproduct from the reaction to be reduced, while increasing the yield of the desired reaction product. | 07-19-2012 |
20120184773 | REDUCTION OF FUSED BICYCLIC IMPURITIES IN TRIIODINATED X-RAY CONTRAST MEDIA - The present disclosure generally relates to an improved process for alkylating a triiodo-substituted arylamide to form a compound suitable for use as an X-ray contrast agent. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to such a process that limits the formation of fused bicyclic impurities, such as Impurity G, in the alkylation reaction mixture. | 07-19-2012 |
20130261338 | Process for the Preparation of Iosimenol - A process for the preparation of iosimenol comprising reacting 5,5′-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-propanediyl)diimino]bis[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,4,6-triiodo-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide] (C-VI) with a 3-halo-1,2-propanediol in an aqueous solvent. A process for the preparation of C-VI comprising reacting 3,3′4(1,3-dioxo-1,3-propanediyl)diimino]bis[5-(aminocarbonyl)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl chloride] (C-V) with 3-amino-1,2-propanediol in the presence of an inorganic base and a suitable non-aqueous polar solvent. A process for the preparation of C-V comprising reacting 3-amino-5-(aminocarbonyl)-2,4,6-triiodobenzoyl chloride (C-IV) with malonyl dichloride in a solvent comprising a suitable ester solvent, a suitable nitrile solvent or mixtures thereof. | 10-03-2013 |
Patrick M. Jones, Kirkwood, MO US
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20100109454 | LIQUID DEFLECTING BAFFLE FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid. | 05-06-2010 |
20120013212 | LIQUID DEFLECTING BAFFLE FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert Jones, St. Peters, MO US
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20100125384 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS OF UTILITY VEHICLES - Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle. | 05-20-2010 |
20120109440 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS OF UTILITY VEHICLES - Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle. | 05-03-2012 |
20130066500 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS OF UTILITY VEHICLES - Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle. | 03-14-2013 |
Russell C. Jones, Fulton, MO US
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20130208494 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING APPARATUS INCLUDING A LIGHT BAR THAT CAN BE RAISED TO INCREASE VISIBILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY - A linearly actuated lightbar system elevates an emergency lightbar several feet above the cab or other highest point of a vehicle to provide the earliest possible notification to other drivers as to the presence of a service or emergency vehicle, and to the possible existence of a dangerous situation that requires other drivers to slow down and be more attentive. By raising the lightbar well-above the cab of the vehicle, conditions such as obstructions and topographic characteristics can be overcome that might otherwise delay such notification. The lightbar can then be lowered back to a more typical height for safe travel once the vehicle is ready to leave. A linear actuator is provided to raise and lower the lightbar that can be hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical. The system can be coupled to a frame for rigidly coupling the system to the bed, or other stable structure of the vehicle. | 08-15-2013 |
Scott M. Jones, University City, MO US
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20150112263 | Fluid Delivery Device - The present disclosure relates to fluid delivery devices for supplying a fluid, e.g., a flush medium, to a medical device, e.g., a vascular access device, inexpensively. The fluid delivery device includes a collapsible body defining a fluid reservoir and a connector for securing the fluid delivery device to the medical device. The collapsible body can include a bellows or pleated structure. In addition, structure including levers or plungers can be provided to collapse the body. | 04-23-2015 |
Sue Ann Jones, Brixey, MO US
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20110197785 | ROOFING COATING ASPHALT COMPOSITION - A method of producing a roofing shingle coating asphalt from a non-coating grade asphalt feedstock includes the following steps. The non-coating grade asphalt feedstock is partially blown to lower its penetration to a first penetration that is within or close to a target penetration range of the coating asphalt, and to raise its softening point to a first softening point that is lower than a target softening point range of the coating asphalt. A wax is added to the partially blown non-coating grade asphalt to further raise its softening point to a second softening point that is within the target softening point range to produce the coating asphalt. The wax may also be added during the blowing process. Resulting roofing coating asphalt compositions may comprise a paving grade asphalt and a wax, and yet still has desirable penetration, softening point and viscosity. | 08-18-2011 |
Susan Jones, Valley Park, MO US
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20130216671 | CONTAINER CLOSURE - A crown system includes a crown having a top surface and a bottom surface and a liner having a top surface that contacts a bottom surface of the crown. The liner is configured to absorb oxygen in a headspace and includes at least about 2.2 micromoles of sodium sulfite per cubic millimeter in a volume of the liner to a depth of about 0.003 millimeter from a bottom surface of the liner. | 08-22-2013 |
Todd W. Jones, Kansas City, MO US
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20090100493 | System and Method for Display Format Detection at Set Top Box Device - A set top box (STB) device receives a data stream comprising video content data and meta data. The data stream can include, for example, an H.264-compliant data stream transmitted to the STB device via a packet-switched network, such as an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network. The meta data comprises an indicator of a display format for the video content data. The STB device accesses the indicator from the data stream and processes the video content data to generate a first display data having the first display format. The STB device can include a preset static display format configuration that is overridden by the STB device in response to accessing the indicator. | 04-16-2009 |
20090150917 | RATING MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS ACCESSED FROM A PROVIDER NETWORK - A system measures viewership of multimedia programs such as television programs, pay-per-view sporting events, and video-on-demand movies. Viewership data from a plurality of multimedia programs may be compared to determine ratings for the multimedia programs. Multimedia streams en route to set top boxes may be monitored using packet inspection to identify the multimedia program or programs included in the multimedia streams. An electronic table or array may be stored and updated with viewership statistics of monitored multimedia programs. Some embodiments track the total number of households or televisions that are powered on in a viewing area. Ratings are available substantially in real time by accessing a stored table with viewership information or by frequently polling a plurality of stored values to determine which multimedia program is being viewed by all or substantially all viewers in an area. | 06-11-2009 |
20090195370 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE FUNCTIONS - A method of controlling vehicle functions is provided that includes receiving at a service provider, security data from a vehicle function system. The security data is related to a security code required to activate one or more functions controlled by the vehicle function system. The method also includes receiving a vehicle function request at the service provider from a remote device. The vehicle function request indicates a request to activate a particular function of a vehicle. In addition, the method includes sending a vehicle function command from the service provider to a mobile wireless device. The vehicle function command is adapted to cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a wireless signal to activate the particular function of the vehicle and the vehicle function command includes the security code or authentication information related to the security code. | 08-06-2009 |
20090297131 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING VIDEO STREAMS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an encoder having a controller adapted to receive a Digital Video (DV) stream with metadata, retrieve from at least a portion of the metadata a native video format, configure encoding of at least a portion of the DV stream according to the retrieved native video format, generate from at least the portion of the DV stream an encoded video stream conforming to a Moving Picture Experts Group format and the native video format, and submit the encoded video stream to an Acquisition server for multicast distribution. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20100058385 | System and Method for Detecting Closed Captioning and Creating a Closed Captioning Electronic Programming Guide - A set-top box device includes a detector module and an electronic programming guide module. The detector module is configured to detect a closed captioning flag in a video stream, and to cache electronic programming guide information for the video stream if the video stream includes the closed captioning flag. The detector module is further configured to create a closed captioning electronic programming guide including the electronic programming guide information. The electronic programming guide module is in communication with the detector module, and is configured to output the closed captioning electronic programming guide. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058430 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MEDIA CONTENT - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set top box comprising a controller to receive media content over an Internet Protocol Television network, detect Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) content associated with the media content, present an SAP indicator with the media content to a user when the SAP content is detected for the media content, receive a selection of the SAP content by the user, and present the media content with the selected SAP content. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20110122316 | System and Method for Detecting Closed Captioning Data in an Internet Protocol Television System - A closed caption detection system includes a video line selector that outputs a selected line of a video signal, a luminance detector that outputs a luminance level of the selected line, and an alarm that compares the luminance level with a threshold level and provides an alarm based on the result. A method of detecting closed captioning data includes selecting a television channel, decoding closed captioning in the channel, detecting a luminance level of a closed captioning line of the television signal, comparing the luminance level with a threshold level, waiting for a time if luminance level of the selected line is less than the threshold luminance level, and then re-detecting luminance level and re-comparing the luminance levels, then, if the luminance level is less than the threshold level, indicating the absence of closed captioning data. | 05-26-2011 |
20120170644 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING VIDEO STREAMS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an encoder having a controller adapted to receive a digital video stream with metadata, retrieve from at least a portion of the metadata a native video format, configure encoding of at least a portion of the digital video stream according to the retrieved native video format, generate from at least the portion of the digital video stream an encoded video stream conforming to a moving picture experts group format and the native video format, and submit the encoded video stream to an acquisition server for multicast distribution. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
Traci Jones, St. Louis, MO US
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20120328742 | Decorative Toothpick Mold - An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper secured to the first end of the toothpick. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as a decorative top piece, as well as a handle with which to eat the strawberry, the cupcake, the cake pop, or the cookie, etc. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion. For example, any kind of additional additive can be used to decorate the decorative molded toppers. | 12-27-2012 |
20150079242 | Decorative Toothpick Mold - An architecture is presented that provides a decorative toothpick device designed primarily for use with chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, cake pops, pastries, or other food articles. The decorative toothpick device comprises a toothpick comprising a first end and a second end, and a decorative molded topper horizontally secured to the first end of the toothpick. The decorative molded topper also comprises an image secured to a surface of the decorative molded topper. The second end of the toothpick is then inserted horizontally into a confection. The decorative toothpick device would then act as an edible decoration attached to the food article. The decorative toothpick device can come in a ready-to-use package, or be prepared by hand by a user. Furthermore, the images of the decorative molded toppers can be decorated in a variety of designs and themes, depending on the occasion. | 03-19-2015 |