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Aaron P. Swanson, Morrison, CO US
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20080255908 | GENERIC FRAMEWORK FOR RESOURCE MODELING - Provided is a generic framework for resource modeling to assist in scheduling tasks. More specifically the model provides a structure and method for receiving a task having at least one resource requirement. Upon receipt of such a task, a set of compliant resources are retrieved. A graph is generated to indicate one or more resource paths, each path running through a subset of the compliant resources. Each resource is represented as a node on the graph, and each resource has at least one characteristic. A characteristic common to all nodes on each path is then selected and plotted upon a continuum. Each path is then evaluated to determine path viability. Path viability is indicated by a common intersection upon the continuum of the selected characteristic for all nodes along the path. | 10-16-2008 |
Basil Swanson, Los Alamos, NM US
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20100231242 | ELECTRONIC SENSING OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL AGENTS USING FUNCTIONALIZED NANOSTRUCTURES - This invention provides for an apparatus and a method for detecting the presence of pathogenic agents with sensors containing functionalized nanostructures integrated into circuits on silicon chips. The nanostructures are functionalized with molecular transducers that recognize and bind targeted analytes which are diagnostic of the pathogenic agent of interest. The molecular transducer includes a receptor portion, which binds the analyte, and an anchor portion that attaches to the nanostructure. Upon binding of the analyte, a change in molecular configuration represented by the newly formed receptor-analyte complex creates a force that is transmitted to the nanostructure via the anchor portion of the transducer. The effect of the force transmitted to the nanostructure is to alter its conductivity. The change in conductivity of the nanotube thus represents a signal that indicates the presence of the pathogenic agent of interest. | 09-16-2010 |
20110154648 | ELECTRONIC SENSING OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL AGENTS USING FUNCTIONALIZED NANOSTRUCTURES - This invention provides for an apparatus and a method for detecting the presence of pathogenic agents with sensors containing functionalized nanostructures integrated into circuits on silicon chips. The nanostructures are functionalized with molecular transducers that recognize and bind targeted analytes which are diagnostic of the pathogenic agent of interest. The molecular transducer includes a receptor portion, which binds the analyte, and an anchor portion that attaches to the nanostructure. Upon binding of the analyte, a change in molecular configuration represented by the newly formed receptor-analyte complex creates a force that is transmitted to the nanostructure via the anchor portion of the transducer. The effect of the force transmitted to the nanostructure is to alter its conductivity. The change in conductivity of the nanotube thus represents a signal that indicates the presence of the pathogenic agent of interest. | 06-30-2011 |
Basil I. Swanson, Los Alamos, NM US
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20100008618 | Modulated optical waveguide sensor - The present invention provides both materials and processes that use an optical transduction technique employing modulation of a biological recognition event at the surface of a waveguide. This approach relies on fluorescence of a reporter material, such as a dye, that is attached to a recognition molecule whose position relative to the surface of a waveguide, e.g., a planar optical waveguide, is modulated by electric, magnetic or acoustic fields or a combination of such fields. | 01-14-2010 |
20100099831 | Solid phase immobilized trifunctional linker - The present invention is directed to a method of forming an immobilized chemical moiety, such as a trifunctional chemical moiety that includes membrane-anchoring functionalities, on a solid support for use in automated chemical synthesis of a recognition molecule. The invention is further directed to a method of easily and efficiently synthesizing chemical moieties such as those used for biosensor applications. The invention is further directed to a composition, i.e., a solid support having a trifunctional chemical moiety linked thereto, that can be readily and easily used to generate biological molecules for applications, such as biosensor applications. | 04-22-2010 |
20100267170 | ROBUST, SELF-ASSEMBLED, BIOCOMPATIBLE FILMS - The present invention provides a composite material including a substrate having an oxide surface, and, a continuous monolayer on the oxide surface, the monolayer including a silicon atom from a trifunctional alkyl/alkenyl/alkynyl silane group that attaches to the oxide surface, an alkyl/alkenyl/alkynyl portion of at least three carbon atoms, a polyalkylene glycol spacer group, and either a reactive site (e.g., a recognition ligand) or a site resistant to non-specific binding (e.g., a methoxy or the like) at the terminus of each modified SAM. The present invention further provides a sensor element, a sensor array and a method of sensing, each employing the composite material. Patterning is also provided together with backfilling to minimize non-specific binding. | 10-21-2010 |
20110008798 | Lipid insertion for antigen capture and presentation and use as a sensor platform - It has been found that moieties containing a lipophilic domain, e.g., lipophilic pathogen activated molecular patterns (PAMPs), insert into the lipid bilayer on a cell membrane to facilitate antigen recognition by the innate immune response receptors. This changes the basic understanding of antigen recognition by the innate immune system. A sensor platform for the ultra-sensitive and specific detection of moieties containing such a lipophilic domain, e.g., PAMPs, that are associated with a disease, has now been developed. To date, this approach has been validated with Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) from | 01-13-2011 |
20110117585 | Quantitative multiplex detection of pathogen biomarkers - The present invention addresses the simultaneous detection and quantitative measurement of multiple biomolecules, e.g., pathogen biomarkers through either a sandwich assay approach or a lipid insertion approach. The invention can further employ a multichannel, structure with multi-sensor elements per channel. | 05-19-2011 |
20110217459 | Process for conjugating biomolecules to hydrophobic membrane-incorporated molecules - A process is provided of conjugating a recognition element such as a biomolecule to a hydrophobic multifunctional linker molecule by incorporating a multifunctional linker molecule including one or more anchoring groups, a reporter group and a reactive site thereon into a membrane, and, reacting the membrane including the incorporated multifunctional linker molecule with a pre-selected recognition element to form a covalently bound recognition element-multifunctional linker molecule-membrane assembly. Also, a chemical assembly suitable for subsequent covalent attachment of a recognition element is provided such assembly including a multifunctional linker molecule including one or more anchoring groups, a reporter group, and a hydrophilic spacer terminated by a reactive group capable of subsequent covalent bonding, the one or more anchoring groups incorporated in a membrane. | 09-08-2011 |
20140295407 | BIOSENSOR BASED ON THE INNATE IMMUNE SYSTEM - Described herein are biosensors for early, pre-symptomatic detection of infectious agents and methods for their use. In particular, this disclosure describes biosensors that utilize toll-like receptor (TLR) binding domains to detect pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). Also provided herein are methods of detecting and/or capturing a PAMP from a biological sample using the disclosed biosensors. | 10-02-2014 |
20140370532 | QUANTITATIVE MULTIPLEX DETECTION OF PATHOGEN BIOMARKERS - The present invention addresses the simultaneous detection and quantitative measurement of multiple biomolecules, e.g., pathogen biomarkers through either a sandwich assay approach or a lipid insertion approach. The invention can further employ a multichannel, structure with multi-sensor elements per channel. | 12-18-2014 |
Bradley Swanson, Madison, WI US
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20100167952 | SUPPRESSION OF SECONDARY CAPTURE IN MICROARRAY ASSAYS - The present invention provides for compositions, methods and systems for targeted sequence enrichment. In particular, the present invention provides for enriching for targeted nucleic acid sequences during hybridizations in microarray assays by suppressing secondary capture of non-target nucleic acid sequences. | 07-01-2010 |
Cal Swanson, St. Louis, MO US
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20090236327 | LAYERED HEATER SYSTEM WITH HONEYCOMB CORE STRUCTURE - A layered heater system is provided that includes an engineered substrate having an upper face sheet, a lower face sheet, and a core disposed between the upper face sheet and the lower face sheet. A dielectric layer is formed on at least one of the upper face sheet and the lower face sheet, a resistive element layer is formed on the dielectric layer, a protective layer is formed on the resistive element layer, and terminal pads are formed over at least a portion of the resistive element layer, wherein the terminal pads are exposed through the protective layer. In one form, the core defines a honeycomb structure, and in another, the core defines a frame structure having a plurality of support ribs. | 09-24-2009 |
20110297668 | INDUCTIVE HEATER HUMIDIFIER - An inductive heater humidifier for heating fluids is provided by the present disclosure. The humidifier includes a reservoir having a ferromagnetic bottom plate. The reservoir is disposed on top of a non-metallic cover plate, which rests on a topless ferrite base. The ferrite base includes induction coil for generating heat. The induction coil is energized to produce eddy currents that generate heat, which is convectively transferred to the reservoir via the bottom plate to heat fluid in the reservoir. | 12-08-2011 |
Cheri Lynn Swanson, West Chester, OH US
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20110097286 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PAR2 ACTIVATION OF KERATINOCYTES - A composition for inhibiting PAR2 activation of keratinocytes is disclosed as comprising a vitamin B3 compound, an N-acyl amino acid compound, and a | 04-28-2011 |
20120201768 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FICUS SERUM FRACTION AND METHODS TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION - The present invention provides cosmetic compositions comprising | 08-09-2012 |
20120237459 | Methods for Improving the appearance of hyperpigmented skin using a synergistic composition comprising banyan tree, lotus, and clover serum fractions - A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a hyperpigmented spot on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the hyperpigmented spot. The method may include the step of identifying a hyperpigmented spot on a facial skin surface. Other methods as disclosed include a method for improving the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237460 | Methods for Improving the Appearance of Aging Skin Using a Composition Comprising Banyan Tree, Lotus, and Clover Serum Fractions - A method of improving the appearance of aging skin may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising an effective amount of banyan tree serum fraction, lotus serum fraction, and clover serum fraction to a sign of aging on a skin surface, wherein the composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the aging skin. The method may include the step of identifying a sign of aging on a facial skin surface. | 09-20-2012 |
20130022557 | Methods For Improving the Appearance of Hyperpigmented Spot(s) Using an Extract of Laminaria Saccharina - A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot may comprise the step of applying a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of an | 01-24-2013 |
20130022558 | Methods For Imrproving the Appearance of Hyperpigmented Spot(s) and Skin Tone - A method of improving the appearance of a hyperpigmented spot and improving skin tone may comprise the steps of applying a safe and effective amount of a | 01-24-2013 |
20130022559 | Methods For Inhibiting Tyrosinase Using an Extract of Laminaria Saccharina - A method of inhibiting tyrosinase activity may involve the step of applying a composition comprising a | 01-24-2013 |
Daniel Raymond Swanson, Midlothian, VA US
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20100223124 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VALUATION AND TAILORING OF ADVERTISING - A system and method classifies advertising based on referencable attributes. An individual advertisement is classified by predefined referencable attributes. The advertisement and the predefined referencable attributes are linked using alphanumeric or digital codes. The advertisement and the linked codes are stored such that the advertisement and linked codes are accessible by a user. | 09-02-2010 |
20100279267 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF INNOVATIVE ABILITIES - A system, method and apparatus measures and classifies innovation skills and technical capability of individuals based on predefined referencable attributes. The classification is used to help individuals improve their innovative abilities and to build innovation teams. The classifications are stored such that they may be further analyzed and used. | 11-04-2010 |
20140278990 | Systems, Methods and Apparatus for Self-Directed Individual Customer Segmentation and Customer Rewards - A system and method classifies individuals based on product or service preferences of tastes. With input from the system on user preferences, offers are created by product or service promoters specific to a segment of users with similar preferences. The offers, items and users are linked using alphanumeric or digital codes. The offers and the linked codes are used to obtain discounts, rewards and incentives, or warranty registration when products or services are purchased. The offers, linked codes and purchases are stored such that they are accessible by a user. | 09-18-2014 |
David Allan Swanson, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20110071506 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 03-24-2011 |
20130304040 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft defining a fluid drainage lumen and a balloon inflation lumen. The balloon catheter includes a fluid drainage port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the fluid drainage lumen, and a balloon inflation port disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation lumen. A balloon portion is disposed about the distal end of the catheter shaft in fluid communication with the balloon inflation port. A release device is disposed in fluid communication with the balloon portion and the fluid drainage lumen, and includes an activating member. A tether is attached to the activating member of the release device. Tension applied to the tether activates the release device, enabling fluid flow from the balloon portion into the fluid drainage lumen and out of the body. | 11-14-2013 |
David C. Swanson, Webster, WI US
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20080230143 | Vacuum storage system - The vacuum storage system comprises: a vacuum pump, a vacuum bus, a control system to monitor and maintain a selected vacuum level in the vacuum bus. The control system provides system shutdown and alerts or warnings when the selected vacuum level cannot be maintained within the vacuum bus. The vacuum storage system further comprises one or more canister ports wherein each of the canister ports comprises a check valve to assure that no loss of vacuum occurs in occupied canister ports when one or more of the canister ports are unoccupied and open to ambient pressure, a manual valve, and a fitment for removably attaching a canister. | 09-25-2008 |
David J. Swanson, Stuyvesant Falls, NY US
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20090039320 | METHOD OF MAKING POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) COMPOSITIONS - A method of making a thermoplastic composition comprises melt mixing a concentrate comprising a first thermoplastic, a second thermoplastic and an additive with a component selected from the group consisting of a third thermoplastic, fire retardant additive, reinforcing agent, electrically conductive filler, non-electrically conductive filler and combinations of two or more of the foregoing. | 02-12-2009 |
20110301321 | METHOD OF MAKING POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) COMPOSITIONS - A method of making a thermoplastic composition comprises melt extruding a poly(arylene ether) powder to form a first pelletized poly(arylene ether); and melt extruding the first pelletized poly(arylene ether) to form a second pelletized poly(arylene ether), wherein the second pelletized poly(arylene ether) has a level of butyraldehyde less than the first pelletized poly(arylene ether) and the second pelletized poly(arylene ether) has a level of trimethylanisole less than the first pelletized poly(arylene ether). | 12-08-2011 |
David L. Swanson US
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20100299477 | MULTI-HOST CONCURRENT WRITING TO MAGNETIC TAPE - According to one embodiment, a method for storing data on a magnetic tape comprises receiving data from two different hosts and simultaneously writing the data from the hosts to the magnetic tape using multiple transducers. In another approach, a method for storing data on a magnetic tape comprises receiving requests to establish a concurrent reservation from multiple hosts and allocating a unique stripe in a wrap to each of the hosts that sent the requests, wherein the wrap is a collection of data tracks to be written simultaneously in one direction of tape movement by multiple transducers of a tape head, and the wrap is logically divided into the stripes. Also, the method includes receiving data from the hosts and simultaneously writing the data from the hosts to the magnetic tape using the multiple transducers. Other systems and methods concerning storing data on magnetic tapes are described as well. | 11-25-2010 |
Eric O. Swanson, Tega Cay, SC US
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20090008951 | Protective bumper adapted for minimizing damage to materials carried by a materials handling vehicle - A materials handling vehicle incorporates a mechanical lift including a horizontal extension and a vertical back. The vehicle has a protective bumper designed for engaging and protecting materials carried by the vehicle. The protective bumper includes a base located on the vertical back of the lift. A compressible, resilient body is located adjacent the base, and is adapted for absorbing impact of materials loaded onto the lift. | 01-08-2009 |
Garland T. Swanson, Greenwich, NJ US
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20100236308 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING LIQUID COMPOST - Liquid compost is made automatically and continuously. A rotating carousel, mounted above a tank, receives organic material, and a plurality of nozzles spray fluid onto the carousel, so as to entrain particles of organic material. The fluid and the particles pass through a screen in the carousel, and into the tank. Residual organic material which has not passed through the screen is removed from the carousel by a nozzle oriented to push such material off the carousel. A system of conveyors automatically delivers fresh organic material to the carousel, and removes spent organic material from the carousel. The entire system operates continuously, so that liquid compost, or compost tea, can be made efficiently. | 09-23-2010 |
Gary Swanson, Elkhorn, WI US
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20090305336 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SAMPLING MICROBIAL FLORA - Methods, devices and kits for sampling for a microorganism or microbial population on the digits of the extremities of an individual are described. In embodiments of the invention, the device comprises a container, such as a cell culture plate, with a growth medium that is delineated into multiple quadrants, which can be visualized through the growth medium, to aid in the placement of a digit within a designated location on the growth medium. | 12-10-2009 |
Gary L. Swanson, Elkhorn, WI US
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20100240750 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 09-23-2010 |
20120277314 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 11-01-2012 |
20130178526 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 07-11-2013 |
Gregory K. Swanson, Eureka, MO US
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20110226230 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLOCKING FLAME AND SPREADING HEATED GAS FROM A BROILER FLUE - Apparatus for substantially blocking flames and spreading heated gases emitted from a broiler flue. The apparatus includes a riser placed above the broiler flue for defining a pathway along which heated gases are exhausted from the flue, a catalyst support on the riser for supporting a catalyst in the pathway for flow of heated gases through the catalyst from a bottom surface of the catalyst to a top surface of the catalyst, and a plurality of baffles in the riser extending across the pathway below the catalyst support. The baffles have the shape of inverted troughs. | 09-22-2011 |
20120085746 | Electric Broiler - A new electric broiler is disclosed. The broiler includes a housing having a cooking chamber, and a cooking surface in the housing. Upper and lower electrical heat sources are provided in the cooking chamber above and below the cooking surface. The lower heat source includes a removable heating module having an electric heating element and a quick connect/disconnect connector for quick electrical connection and disconnection of the electric heating element to and from a quick connect/disconnect connector on the housing. The broiler also includes a module holder on the housing for holding the removable heating module. The heating module is removable from the holder for quick replacement of the module. | 04-12-2012 |
Guy J. Swanson, Spokane, WA US
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20090114407 | SECTORED DISC FOR OPENER - A sectored disc assembly, removable disc sector, and method of replacing a disc sector are disclosed for use with a soil opener that uses a disc assembly to open the soil prior to injection of a fertilizer or seed into the ground. The sectored disc assembly includes a rotatable hub and a plurality of disc sectors cooperatively forming a substantially continuous disc around the hub. Connectors, such as bolts, secure each of the disc sectors to the hub. The disc sector includes a body with radially inner and outer margins and side margins that are configured for continuous abutment with adjacent side margins of other disc sectors. The method of replacing a disc sector includes removing the connector securing the disc sector to the hub, moving the disc sector radially outwardly away from the hub, placing a replacement disc sector into contact with the hub, and inserting the connector. | 05-07-2009 |
20120079973 | NON-SINGULATING AIR SEEDER PROVIDING PRECISE SEED PLACEMENT - A furrow opener is operable as part of a nonsingulating air seeder and includes a rotatable disc to open a furrow. The opener also includes a vented seed catch pan positioned adjacent one side of the disc. The catch pan is operably coupled to a seed conduit of the air seeder to receive seed in a pressurized air stream from the seed conduit. The catch pan presents a seed inlet configured to receive seed from the seed conduit, a seed outlet positioned to deposit the seed within the furrow, and an elongated chamber extending between the inlet and outlet. The catch pan presents multiple vents spaced between the inlet and outlet, with the vents allowing pressurized air flow to escape from the chamber to ambient without passing through the outlet. | 04-05-2012 |
Ian Josiah Swanson, New York, NY US
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20100107341 | Single Container Type for Multiple Fabric Care Products - The present invention relates to asymmetric containers for fabric care products where a single container type may be used for two or more different fabric care products. | 05-06-2010 |
Jason Kent Swanson, Hershey, NE US
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20100258603 | Mouth call carrying apparatus - A Mouth Call Carrying Apparatus comprises of a lanyard having spring loaded clamps attached thereon; wherein the spring loaded clamps readily accept and secure any type of mouth call; thus, enabling the user to easily access a mouth call; furthermore, enabling the user to keep a number of mouth calls readily available without having to search through pockets, pouches, and other carrying devices. | 10-14-2010 |
Jason Walter Swanson, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090237889 | Power Converter Having Multiple Layer Heat Sinks - A power converter including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of heat conductive layers configured to sink heat generated by the power converter electronics. Each of these heat conductive layers are comprised of thermally conductive material configured as planar sheets, each of these heat conductive layers being coupled to at least one wire to sink heat therefrom, such as via a wire of an input cable and/or output cable. Advantageously, a more compact power converter is realized having improved power output while operating within safety guidelines. | 09-24-2009 |
Jason Walter Swanson, Tempe, AZ US
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20080266036 | Magnetostriction aided switching - A method for reducing a temperature rise of a magnetic material is provided. The method includes applying force to the magnetic material to reduce a dimensional change of the magnetic material during a first part of an operation cycle, such as due to magnetostriction. The force is removed from the magnetic material during a second part of an operation cycle, allowing magnetostrictive dimensional changes to occur. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey Swanson, Erie, CO US
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20110006994 | PORTABLE DEVICE WITH VERSATILE KEYBOARD - An apparatus comprising: a display for presenting information to a user; a housing connected to the display for supporting the display; and a keyboard assembly deployable through a sliding connection to the housing, the keyboard assembly deployable in multiple directions, the information presented to the user through the display is oriented based on deployment of the keyboard assembly, direction of deployment of the keyboard assembly, and input from an application resident on the device. The application prescribes the orientation of the information presented on the display to the user in relation to the direction of keyboard assembly deployment. | 01-13-2011 |
Jeffrey C. Swanson, Clay, NY US
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20110090127 | TORQUE ARM ASSEMBLY - A torque arm assembly for connecting first generally circular cylindrical and second rotatable concentric bodies, rotatable about a common axis of rotation and separated by a given radial distance defined between the inner surface of the first rotatable body and the outer surface of the second rotatable body. The assembly includes an axial assembly positioned along the radial axis between the rotatable bodies and having a first end coupled to the first rotatable body and a second end coupled to a transverse body. A transverse shaft is fixedly coupled to the second rotatable body via a pair of support members. The transverse body is adapted to translate along an axis, transverse to the radial axis and relative to the transverse shaft. The axial assembly has a length that is axially variable to compensate for variations in the given radial distance between the rotatable bodies during rotation of the rotatable bodies. | 04-21-2011 |
John A. Swanson, Odell, NE US
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20090183479 | Mower frame with compact mounting for dual hydraulic pump/motor assemblies - A mower has a frame that supports a rotary cutting deck. The frame includes a pair of side rails that each extend from a front end in advance of the cutting deck to a rear end substantially behind the cutting deck. The front ends of the side rails support a pair of front caster wheels. The rear ends of the side rails have a raised, upwardly extending arch at which a hydraulic pump/motor assembly is mounted. The pump/motor assembly has an L-shaped configuration with the motor being located towards the bottom of the arch and outboard of the side rail and with the pump extending upwardly and inwardly from the motor to be located inboard of the side rail and within the vertical profile of the arch. The hydraulic motors drive a pair of rear drive wheels to propel the frame over the ground. A cross frame extends between the motors in the pump/motor assemblies to join the assemblies together. The deck is propelled from the frame by a plurality of struts extending between the cross frame and the deck. | 07-23-2009 |
20100139232 | MOWER FRAME WITH COMPACT MOUNTING FOR DUAL HYDRAULIC PUMP/MOTOR ASSEMBLIES - A mower has a frame that supports a rotary cutting deck. The frame includes a pair of side rails that each extend from a front end in advance of the cutting deck to a rear end substantially behind the cutting deck. The front ends of the side rails support a pair of front caster wheels. The rear ends of the side rails have a raised, upwardly extending arch at which a hydraulic pump/motor assembly is mounted. The pump/motor assembly has an L-shaped configuration with the motor being located towards the bottom of the arch and outboard of the side rail and with the pump extending upwardly and inwardly from the motor to be located inboard of the side rail and within the vertical profile of the arch. The hydraulic motors drive a pair of rear drive wheels to propel the frame over the ground. A cross frame extends between the motors in the pump/motor assemblies to join the assemblies together. The deck is propelled from the frame by a plurality of struts extending between the cross frame and the deck. | 06-10-2010 |
20150066309 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE, AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME - A control system for electronically controlling engine speed and PTO clutch mechanism engagement of a grounds maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. In one embodiment, an electronic controller (electronic control unit or ECU) may receive operator inputs from a speed setting switch and an on/off PTO clutch engagement switch. The ECU may take these inputs and make intelligent decisions as to when to engage/disengage the clutch mechanism and may change engine speed automatically prior to, during, and/or after clutch mechanism engagement/disengagement. In one or more of these speed setting switch positions, the switch may set a speed of the engine to a first speed when the clutch mechanism is disengaged, and a second speed (different than the first speed) when the clutch mechanism is engaged. | 03-05-2015 |
John H. Swanson, Rutherford, NJ US
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20110297274 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS OF A COMPOSITION - A method for forming a diffuse visual pattern of two or more product components in a container. The method includes providing a filler/mixer having a mixing chamber with up to about 10 mixing elements. A container is positioned after the mixing chamber on a container support that is capable of rotating the container. The components are fed into the mixing chamber to form a mixture. The mixture is fed into the container while it is rotated and concurrently separated from the mixing chamber. | 12-08-2011 |
20130105038 | CONTAINER ORIENTING HOLDER WITH ROLLER SUPPORTS AND A CONTAINER ORIENTING METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
John W. Swanson, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20110167631 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTIELECTRODE LEAD - A wire wrapping device that includes a turntable assembly that is made up of a turntable and a driver adapted to rotate the turntable. Also, a set of payout carriers are mounted on the turntable, each payout carrier adapted to let out wire to be wrapped. A driver is adapted to turn each payout carrier relative to the turn table, the driver being user adjustable to turn each payout carrier by a selectable amount, per each complete rotation of the turntable. | 07-14-2011 |
John W. Swanson, Portland, OR US
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20100036469 | Self-Folding Paddle Lead and Method of Fabricating a Paddle Lead - In one embodiment, a medical lead comprises a lead body for conducting electrical pulses and a paddle. The paddle includes an intermediate metal layer, at least an insulative polymer backing layer, and an insulative polymer covering layer. The intermediate metal layer comprises a plurality of features defined by gaps in the metal material in the metal layer such that each feature is electrically isolated from each other feature, wherein each feature includes a respective connector element that is electrically coupled to at least one conductor within the lead body, wherein a portion of the insulative polymer covering layer is exposed above each feature to define a respective electrode for the corresponding feature. Also, the paddle possesses shape memory to cause the paddle to assume a substantially planar orientation when the shape memory is in a relaxed state. | 02-11-2010 |
20100193065 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTIELECTRODE LEAD - A wire wrapping device that includes a turntable assembly that is made up of a turntable and a driver adapted to rotate the turntable. Also, a set of payout carriers are mounted on the turntable, each payout carrier adapted to let out wire to be wrapped. A driver is adapted to turn each payout carrier relative to the turn table, the driver being user adjustable to turn each payout carrier by a selectable amount, per each complete rotation of the turntable. | 08-05-2010 |
20100266749 | METHOD OF USING IMAGE DATA IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIN WALL EXTRUSIONS - A method of coating metal wire with extrudate using an extrusion system. The method includes the steps of advancing the metal wire through an extrusion die of the extrusion system and extruding molten extrudate over the metal wire as the metal wire is advanced through the extrusion die. Image data is generated, using one or several electronic cameras, concurrently with the advancing, and extruding to provide visual feedback indicative of the concentricity or non-concentricity of extrudate surrounding the metal wire as the metal wire exits the extrusion die. | 10-21-2010 |
20110257714 | SELF-FOLDING PADDLE LEAD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING A PADDLE LEAD - In one embodiment, a medical lead comprises a lead body for conducting electrical pulses and a paddle. The paddle includes an intermediate metal layer, at least an insulative polymer backing layer, and an insulative polymer covering layer. The intermediate metal layer comprises a plurality of features defined by gaps in the metal material in the metal layer such that each feature is electrically isolated from each other feature, wherein each feature includes a respective connector element that is electrically coupled to at least one conductor within the lead body, wherein a portion of the insulative polymer covering layer is exposed above each feature to define a respective electrode for the corresponding feature. Also, the paddle possesses shape memory to cause the paddle to assume a substantially planar orientation when the shape memory is in a relaxed state. | 10-20-2011 |
20110319973 | ASSEMBLY KIT FOR CREATING PADDLE-STYLE LEAD FROM ONE OR SEVERAL PERCUTANEOUS LEADS AND METHOD OF LEAD IMPLANTATION - In one embodiment, an assembly for conducting pulses from an implantable pulse generator, comprises: at least one percutaneous lead comprising terminals and at least two groups of electrodes, each group of electrodes possessing an intra-group electrode spacing; a frame member comprising first and second arms, the frame member comprising an inner lumen for removably housing the at least one percutaneous lead, each arm of the first and second arms comprising a plurality of apertures that are spaced according to the intra-group electrode spacing to allow conduction of electrical pulses from the electrodes of the at least one percutaneous lead to tissue of the patient when the lead is positioned within the frame member; and a spring member that is connected to the frame member for maintaining the first and second arms of the frame member at a predetermined distance in the absence of an external force on the spring member. | 12-29-2011 |
Jon Swanson, North Wales, PA US
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20080248123 | Nanoparticulate anticonvulsant and immunosuppressive compositions - Described are controlled release nanoparticulate formulations comprising a nanoparticulate agent to be administered and a rate-controlling polymer which functions to prolong the release of the agent following administration. The novel compositions release the agent following administration for a time period ranging from about 2 to about 24 hours or longer. | 10-09-2008 |
20090297619 | NANOPARTICULATE ANTICONVULSANT AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE COMPOSITIONS - Described are controlled release nanoparticulate formulations comprising a nanoparticulate agent to be administered and a rate-controlling polymer which functions to prolong the release of the agent following administration. The novel compositions release the agent following administration for a time period ranging from about 2 to about 24 hours or longer. | 12-03-2009 |
20110300210 | CONTROLLED RELEASE NANOPARTICULATE CLOZAPINE COMPOSITIONS - Described are controlled release nanoparticulate formulations comprising a nanoparticulate agent to be administered and a rate-controlling polymer which functions to prolong the release of the agent following administration. The novel compositions release the agent following administration for a time period ranging from about 2 to about 24 hours or longer. | 12-08-2011 |
20130011447 | CONTROLLED RELEASE NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS - Described are controlled release nanoparticulate formulations comprising a nanoparticulate agent to be administered and a rate-controlling polymer which functions to prolong the release of the agent following administration. The novel compositions release the agent following administration for a time period ranging from about 2 to about 24 hours or longer. | 01-10-2013 |
Kenneth D. Swanson, Brookline, MA US
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20100227778 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Noonan Syndrome and Neoplastic Disorders - Methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating Noonan syndrome and neoplastic disorders are provided herein. | 09-09-2010 |
Kristin R. Swanson, Seattle, WA US
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20110208490 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING TUMORS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to determining the spatial extent, aggressiveness, and other characteristics of various types of tumors, including glioma tumors that occur in brain tissue. Various embodiments of the present invention use parameterized computational models to characterize tumor growth and employ medical imaging technologies to generate images and other types of data from which values of parameters of the computational models are derived. Having obtained the parameters for a particular tumor, the extent of the tumor is estimated, with high accuracy, and other characteristics of the tumor are derived from the parameterized computational models. | 08-25-2011 |
Kurt M. Swanson, Media, PA US
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20100051167 | OPTIMIZING THE SHAPE OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - The shape of a laminated composite structure is optimized using finite element analysis. The optimized shape minimizes the weight of the structure while satisfying minimum strength and stiffness requirements. | 03-04-2010 |
Kyle Swanson, Kearney, NE US
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20090114590 | Winding Core Pressure Relief for Fluted Filter - A filter element including a winding core, a sheet of fluted filter media, a relief notch, and an adhesive. The winding core has a pair of ends spaced apart from each other and extending laterally between a pair of opposed sides. The sheet of fluted filter media is wound around the sides of the winding core. The relief notch is formed in one of the sides of the winding core. The adhesive is received at least partially in the relief notch and secures the fluted filter media to the winding core. A method of making a filter element with a winding core having relief notches is also disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
20090320423 | Fluted Filter with Integrated Frame - A filter element includes a filter media pack, a frame, an annular seal, and a sealing means independent of the annular seal. The frame is integrally secured to the fluted filter media pack with material of the frame integrally bonding the frame thereto. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320424 | Filter Frame Attachment and Fluted Filter Having Same - A filter element includes a filter media pack, a frame, an annular seal, and a sealing means independent of the annular seal, attaching the filter media pack and the frame. The means of sealing an interface between the filter media pack and the frame include molding a filter media pack seal, plastic welding outer wraps of filter media pack to the frame, and securing the filter media pack and the frame using a bead of adhesive. | 12-31-2009 |
20100242425 | Fluted Filter With Axial Seal - A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member. | 09-30-2010 |
20110226406 | Filter Frame Attachment and Fluted Filter Having Same - A filter element includes a filter media pack, a frame, an annular seal, and a sealing means independent of the annular seal, attaching the filter media pack and the frame. The means of sealing an interface between the filter media pack and the frame include molding a filter media pack seal, plastic welding outer wraps of filter media pack to the frame, and securing the filter media pack and the frame using a bead of adhesive. | 09-22-2011 |
20120311983 | Fluted Filter with Axial Seal - A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member provided. | 12-13-2012 |
Larry Swanson, Horicon, WI US
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20100263958 | Power Unit and Vehicle Equipped With It - A power unit includes an engine, a belt transmission driven by the engine, and a second transmission driven by the belt transmission. The engine includes an engine output shaft having an end portion projecting outward from the engine. The second transmission includes a transmission input shaft and a transmission output shaft having respective end portions projecting outward from the second transmission. The belt transmission includes a drive pulley provided on the end portion of the engine output shaft, a driven pulley provided on the end portion of the transmission input shaft, and a belt looped over the drive and driven pulleys. The belt has first and second portions between the drive and driven pulleys. The first portion runs from the drive pulley to the driven pulley. The second portion runs from the driven pulley to the drive pulley. The end portion of the transmission output shaft is extended through a portion of the belt transmission between the drive and driven pulleys and between the first and second portions of the belt so as to project outward from the belt transmission. | 10-21-2010 |
Larry Dean Swanson, Horicon, WI US
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20090326772 | Control System and Method for Controlling an Operational Mode of a Vehicle Via Multiple Clutch Assemblies - A first clutch assembly has an active state for transmitting rotational energy and an inactive state for not transmitting rotational energy. A generator has a generator shaft associated with the first clutch assembly. A second clutch assembly has an active state for transmitting rotational energy and an inactive state for not transmitting rotational energy. A transmission has a transmission shaft directly or indirectly associated with the second clutch assembly. A third clutch assembly has an active state for transmitting rotational energy and an inactive state for not transmitting rotational energy. An engine has an engine shaft associated with the third clutch assembly. A controller establishes an operational mode of the vehicle by controlling the states of the first clutch assembly, the second clutch assembly, and the third clutch assembly. | 12-31-2009 |
Len Swanson, Hopewell, NJ US
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20090233262 | Method and system for computer-assisted test construction performing specification matching during test item selection - A method and system for constructing a test using a computer system that performs specification matching during the test creation process is disclosed. A test developer determines one or more test item databases from which to select test items. The test item databases are organized based on psychometric and/or content specifications. The developer can examine the textual passages, artwork or statistical information pertaining to a test item before selecting it by clicking on a designation of the test item in a database. The developer can then add the test item to a list of test items for the test. The test development system updates pre-designated psychometric and content specification information as the developer adds each test item to the test. The test developer can use the specification information to determine whether to add to, subtract from, or modify the list of test items selected for the test. | 09-17-2009 |
Leslie H. Swanson, Tewksbury, MA US
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20080225745 | PACKET NETWORK MONITORING DEVICE - A network analysis device for a digital communication network includes a digitizer to digitize a waveform representing a signal to produce a plurality of digital samples indicative of the waveform. The signal is communicated on the network. The network analysis device also includes a processor operable to analyze the digital samples to identify signal events, determine analog characteristics of the signal events, and decode the signal events, which are digital communications between network devices, based on the data, to selectively predict a failure mode. | 09-18-2008 |
Lisa M. Swanson, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20100286145 | ISOPHTHALAMIDE DERIVATIVES INHIBITING BETA-SECRETASE ACTIVITY - The present invention provides novel beta-secretase inhibitors and methods for their use, including methods of treating of Alzheimer's disease. | 11-11-2010 |
20100286170 | (3-HYDROXY-4-AMINO-BUTAN-2-YL) -3- (2-THIAZOL-2-YL-PYRROLIDINE-1-CARBONYL) BENZAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATING - The present invention provides novel beta-secretase inhibitors and methods for their use, including methods of treating of Alzheimer's disease. | 11-11-2010 |
Lynwood W. Swanson, Mcminnville, OR US
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20110101238 | Cold Field Emitter - A stable cold field electron emitter is produced by forming a coating on an emitter base material. The coating protects the emitter from the adsorption of residual gases and from the impact of ions, so that the cold field emitter exhibits short term and long term stability at relatively high pressures and reasonable angular electron emission. | 05-05-2011 |
20130187058 | Determination of Emission Parameters from Field Emission Sources - The state of an emitter can be determined by measurements of how the current changes with the extraction voltage. A field factor β function is determined by series of relatively simple measurements of charged particles emitted at different conditions. The field factor can then be used to determine derived characteristics of the emission that, in the prior art, were difficult to determine without removing the source from the focusing column and mounting it in a specialized apparatus. The relations are determined by the source configuration and have been found to be independent of the emitter shape, and so emission character can be determined as the emitter shape changes over time, without having to determine the emitter shape and without having to redefine the relation between the field factor and the series of relatively simple measurements, and the relationships between the field factor and other emission parameters. | 07-25-2013 |
Malcolm Swanson, Chickamauga, GA US
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20080280243 | Burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet and a burner end, a motor, and an impeller mounted in the housing. The impeller is in fluid communication with the air inlet, in mechanical communication with the motor, and adapted to direct air from the air inlet towards the burner end of the housing. The burner assembly also includes at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle has at least one orifice adapted to direct gaseous fuel into the housing. The burner assembly further includes a spin vane comprising at least one spin vane blade. The spin vane is mounted in the burner end of the housing and adapted to direct the flow of air in the burner end. The burner assembly still further includes an igniter mounted in the burner end of the housing. The igniter is adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end of the housing to produce a main flame. | 11-13-2008 |
20120263007 | Apparatus and Method for an Asphalt Plant - An asphalt plant adapted to use RAP to produce asphalt. The preferred asphalt plant comprises a bin that is adapted to store the RAP, a heat source that is adapted to supply heat, a dryer that is adapted to dry the RAP, a mixer that is adapted the mix the RAP and a means for conveying the RAP from the bin to the dryer. The preferred asphalt plant uses substantially only the RAP to produce asphalt. A method for producing asphalt from RAP comprising providing an asphalt plant adapted to use the RAP to produce asphalt. The preferred method further comprises conveying the RAP from the bin to the dryer, drying the RAP, and mixing the RAP. | 10-18-2012 |
Malcolm L. Swanson, Chickamauga, GA US
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20080280242 | Coal burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet, a burner end having an opening, a longitudinal axis extending generally from the air inlet toward the burner end, a motor, an impeller mounted in the housing and being in fluid communication with the air inlet, operatively connected to the motor and adapted to direct air from the air inlet toward the burner end, a coal tube adapted to convey coal toward the burner end, a coal inlet adapted to convey coal to the coal tube, a first bluff body ring, a second bluff body ring and a third bluff body ring mounted at the burner end, a flame bridge disposed between the first bluff body ring and the second bluff body ring, and an igniter mounted in the burner end and being adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end to produce a main flame. | 11-13-2008 |
20130067806 | Method And Apparatus For Processing Biomass Material - An assembly for processing green biomass material for pelletizing into a fuel pellet includes a heating assembly, a drying assembly and a cooling assembly. The heating assembly heats a thermal fluid to a temperature within the range of 200° F. to 550° F. The drying assembly includes a rotating dryer drum that has a plurality of thermal fluid tubes therein. Material that is dried in the dryer drum is conveyed to a rotating cooling drum that has a cooling tube extending along the interior thereof. A nozzle is mounted on the end of the cooling tube to discharge cooling fluid on the material therein, and a plurality of flights are mounted on the interior of the cooling drum and arranged to direct material from the inlet to the discharge outlet as the cooling drum is rotated. | 03-21-2013 |
20140082998 | Method And Apparatus For Pelletizing Blends Of Biomass Materials For Use As Fuel - An assembly for processing green biomass materials from two separate feed sources for use as a fuel pellet includes a drying assembly, a torrefaction assembly and a heating assembly. The drying assembly is adapted to convert the green biomass material obtained from a first source to white biomass material. The torrefaction assembly is adapted to convert green biomass material obtained from a second source to torrefied biomass material. The heating assembly provides heat for both the drying assembly and the torrefaction assembly. | 03-27-2014 |
20140373385 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A dryer performance optimization system comprising a dryer having an inner wall and being adapted to rotate at variable speeds and a variable frequency drive being adapted to vary the rotational speed of the dryer. The preferred system also comprises a baghouse having an inlet end being adapted to receive exhaust gas from the dryer and an outlet end and a controller being adapted to control the temperature of the exhaust gas from the dryer. A method for controlling the temperature of exhaust gas in a baghouse comprising providing a dryer performance optimization system as described herein and varying the temperature of the exhaust gas from the dryer by varying the rotational speed of the dryer. | 12-25-2014 |
20150029809 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING ASPHALT CONCRETE USING AGGREGATE MATERIAL FROM A PLURALITY OF MATERIAL STREAMS - A combination of components is provided for use in making asphalt concrete from a plurality of aggregate material streams. The combination includes an indirect dryer for heating aggregate material from a first material stream without directly exposing said first stream material to hot gases of combustion. The combination also includes a mixer for mixing aggregate material from the first material stream, aggregate material that has not been heated in the indirect dryer from a second material stream, and a binder component to produce asphalt concrete. | 01-29-2015 |
20150047220 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ASPHALT MIX TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for controlling the temperature of the asphalt mix comprising a recycled asphalt pavement source that is adapted to provide an amount of recycled asphalt pavement, a recycled asphalt pavement sensor that is adapted to determine an amount of RAP moisture contained in the amount of recycled asphalt pavement, a liquid asphalt cement source that is adapted to provide an amount of liquid asphalt cement, a liquid asphalt cement meter that is adapted to determine the amount of liquid asphalt cement provided by the liquid asphalt cement source, a burner assembly having a variable firing rate, a dryer, and a controller that is adapted to communicate with the recycled asphalt pavement source, the recycled asphalt pavement sensor, the liquid asphalt cement source, the liquid asphalt cement meter, and the burner assembly. The controller automatically controls the variable firing rate of the burner assembly. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark Swanson, Fowler, IN US
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20110202169 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SORTING PLANT MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for sorting plant material based on the presence or absence of a visual marker on the plant material. The visible marker may be a visible genetic color marker in the corn seed which is used in double haploid breeding. The absence or presence of the visible marker identifies correctly pollinated seeds as well as putative haploid seeds. | 08-18-2011 |
20120296468 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SORTING PLANT MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for sorting plant material based on the presence or absence of a visual marker on the plant material. The visible marker may be a visible genetic color marker in the corn seed which is used in double haploid breeding. The absence or presence of the visible marker identifies correctly pollinated seeds as well as putative haploid seeds. | 11-22-2012 |
Mark A. Swanson, Ames, IA US
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20110053476 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE HAVING A LINE OF WEAKNESS - A coated abrasive article ( | 03-03-2011 |
Mark R. Swanson, Wisconsin Rapids, WI US
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20090232419 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MARKINGS - A marking detection system detects markings on a printed medium, such as pencil markings in bubbles on the printed medium. The marking detection system includes a circuit board with a plurality of components thereon, including an optical subsystem and an electronic subsystem including circuitry. The marking detection system further includes a shroud for optically isolating a plurality of emitting and detecting elements of the system. | 09-17-2009 |
Michael Swanson, Chickamauga, GA US
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20080280243 | Burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet and a burner end, a motor, and an impeller mounted in the housing. The impeller is in fluid communication with the air inlet, in mechanical communication with the motor, and adapted to direct air from the air inlet towards the burner end of the housing. The burner assembly also includes at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle has at least one orifice adapted to direct gaseous fuel into the housing. The burner assembly further includes a spin vane comprising at least one spin vane blade. The spin vane is mounted in the burner end of the housing and adapted to direct the flow of air in the burner end. The burner assembly still further includes an igniter mounted in the burner end of the housing. The igniter is adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end of the housing to produce a main flame. | 11-13-2008 |
Michael L. Swanson, Grand Forks, ND US
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20100038325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING WATER QUALITY BY MEANS OF GASIFICATION - A method and apparatus are provided for improving water quality using a gasification system. Whereas water is normally a deterrent to the combustion process, water is beneficial to the gasification of carbonaceous materials. The method and apparatus uses this, and other aspects, to utilize several processes to improve water quality by means of gasification in new and beneficial ways. | 02-18-2010 |
Michael S. Swanson, Chickamauga, GA US
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20080280242 | Coal burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet, a burner end having an opening, a longitudinal axis extending generally from the air inlet toward the burner end, a motor, an impeller mounted in the housing and being in fluid communication with the air inlet, operatively connected to the motor and adapted to direct air from the air inlet toward the burner end, a coal tube adapted to convey coal toward the burner end, a coal inlet adapted to convey coal to the coal tube, a first bluff body ring, a second bluff body ring and a third bluff body ring mounted at the burner end, a flame bridge disposed between the first bluff body ring and the second bluff body ring, and an igniter mounted in the burner end and being adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end to produce a main flame. | 11-13-2008 |
Mitch Swanson US
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20080215333 | Embedding Data in Audio and Detecting Embedded Data in Audio - A method of embedding data into an audio signal provides a data sequence for embedding in the audio signal and computes masking thresholds for the audio signal from a frequency domain transform of the audio signal. The masking thresholds correspond to subbands of the audio signal, which are obtained from a masking model used to compress the audio signal. The method applies the masking threshold to the data sequence to produce masked data sequence and inserts the masked data sequence in the audio signal to produce an embedded audio signal. A method of detecting data embedded in an audio signal analyzes the audio signal to estimate the masking threshold used in embedding the data and applies the estimated masking threshold to the audio signal to extract the embedded data. | 09-04-2008 |
Murray S. Swanson, Rockyridge, MD US
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20080262739 | Submersible Portable In-situ Automated Water Quality Biomonitoring Apparatus and Method - A submersible biomonitoring system for monitoring water quality in situ includes a submersible chamber constructed of a di-electric material and sized to allow suitable signals from one or more aquatic organisms to be received by eliminating cross-talk between cells while allowing ambient conditions to be maintained inside the chamber. The aquatic organism exhibits ventilatory behavior and body movement sensitive to water quality which manifest as electrical signals picked up by electrodes and communicated to a pre-amplifier that conditions the signals for communication to a land-based amplifier and/or controller that is used to interpret the signals to determine when the water to which the organism is exposed has caused physiological stress to the organism. | 10-23-2008 |
Nathan Swanson, Erie, CO US
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20110160513 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING A DYNAMIC GAMMA KNIFE FOR RADIOSURGERY - The present invention is a method and system for developing a dynamic scheme for Gamma Knife radiosurgery based on the concept of “dose-painting” to take advantage of robotic patient positioning systems on the Gamma Knife C and Perfexion units. The spherical high dose volume created by the Gamma Knife unit will be viewed as a 3D spherical “paintbrush”, and treatment planning is reduced to finding the best route of this “paintbrush” to “paint” a 3D tumor volume. Under the dose-painting concept, Gamma Knife radiosurgery becomes dynamic, where the patient is moving continuously under the robotic positioning system. | 06-30-2011 |
Norman R. Swanson, Douglassville, PA US
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20110258433 | GATEWAY SUPPORTING TRANSPARENT REDUNDANCY IN PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OTHER SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHOD - A method includes synchronizing a first gateway with information from a second gateway. The second gateway operates in a primary role with at least one primary network address. The second gateway communicates with at least one wireless device that uses at least one encryption key during at least one secure communication session. The information includes the at least one encryption key. The method also includes detecting a switchover event at the first gateway. The method further includes, in response to detecting the switchover event, switching the first gateway to the primary role, communicating using the at least one primary network address, and maintaining the at least one secure communication session at the first gateway after the first gateway switches to the primary role. | 10-20-2011 |
20140355581 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMMON INTERFACE FOR MULTIPLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS - A method includes receiving data from multiple wireless field devices using multiple wireless communication protocols. The method also includes normalizing the data from the wireless field devices using one or more templates associated with the wireless field devices. The method further includes transmitting the normalized data in a unified format. The method could also include generating the one or more templates using device description (DD) files associated with the wireless field devices. Each template may provide, for one wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (i) an indication of a type of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, (ii) a range of data provided by the wireless field device or type of wireless field device, and (iii) how to normalize data from the wireless field device or type of wireless field device into the unified format. | 12-04-2014 |
20140369211 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPORTING OF COMMUNICATION PATH QUALITY WITHIN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A method includes identifying multiple statistics associated with each of multiple wireless connections. The multiple wireless connections form a single communication path between two wireless nodes in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying an overall quality associated with the communication path using the statistics. The method can also include assigning a quality value to each statistic for each wireless connection, where the overall quality is based on at least one of the quality values assigned to the statistics (such as a lowest of the quality values). The statistics could include a Received Signal Quality Indicator (RSQI), a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI), and a transmit success/fail ratio. The quality value assigned to each statistic could include a “good” quality, a “fair” quality, or a “poor” quality. | 12-18-2014 |
20140369212 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING RELIABILITY OF WIRELESS NETWORK HAVING ASYMMETRIC OR OTHER LOW QUALITY WIRELESS LINKS - A method includes receiving link quality information associated with multiple wireless connections in a wireless network. The method also includes identifying at least one asymmetric communication path in the wireless network using the link quality information. The link quality information could include a statistical value for each of the wireless connections. Identifying the at least one asymmetric communication path could include identifying a first and a second of the statistical values associated with a first and a second of the wireless connections, respectively, and determining whether a difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds a threshold. The method could further include applying a heuristic to indicate that the first and second wireless connections do not form an asymmetric communication path even if the difference between the first and second statistical values exceeds the threshold. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370820 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING REDUNDANT WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY OVER TIME - A method includes identifying an amount of time that a wireless device has or does not have redundant connectivity in a wireless network during a specified time period. The method also includes identifying a redundant wireless connection availability of the wireless device during the specified time period. Identifying the amount of time that the wireless device has or does not have redundant connectivity could include identifying connection events associated with the wireless device. The connection events can include events in which a wireless connection with the wireless device is formed and events in which a wireless connection with the wireless device is dropped. Time periods during which multiple wireless connections with the wireless device exist or do not exist can be identified. Identifying the redundant wireless connection availability could include identifying a percentage of the specified time period during which multiple wireless connections with the wireless device exist. | 12-18-2014 |
Paul E. Swanson, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100099155 | RECOVERY OF VOLATILE PRODUCTS FROM FERMENTATION BROTH - Provided are apparatuses and processes for the removal and purification of fermentation prepared one or more volatile organic compounds. The apparatuses comprise a fermentor unit, a vacuum side stripper unit ( | 04-22-2010 |
Richard Swanson, Lansdale, PA US
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20090117590 | Human calcium sensitive potassium channel beta3 subunit proteins, encoding nucleic acid and uses thereof - The present invention is directed to novel human DNA sequences encoding calcium sensitive potassium channel subunits β2, β3a, β3b, β3c, and β3d, the proteins encoded by the DNA sequences, vectors comprising the DNA sequences, host cells containing the vectors, and methods of identifying inhibitors and agonists of calcium sensitive potassium channels containing human β2, β3a, β3b, β3c, or β3d subunits and inhibitors and agonists of β3 gene transcription. | 05-07-2009 |
Richard Swanson, Mukilteo, WA US
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20090173350 | MULTIPURPOSE CANNULA - This invention relates to medical treatment and monitoring of a living body, and more particularly to a multipurpose apparatus and method for measuring a living body's respiratory airflow, analyzing the composition of a gas exhaled by a living body and/or insufflating a treating gas into the living body. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert C. Swanson, Tacoma, WA US
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20090006837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED MEMORY RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY - Methods and apparatus dynamically reconfigure storage or channel capacities in a memory system. A fully-buffered dual in-line memory module (DIMM) is configured for a particular storage capacity and a particular channel capacity. An error may be detected at a memory address in some portion of the DIMM. To resolve the problem, the storage capacity or the channel capacity may be reduced and the DIMM may be dynamically reconfigured according to the reduced capacity. For one embodiment the DIMM may be reconfigured by mapping the portion of the DIMM containing the error as unavailable and taking that portion off-line without taking the entire DIMM off-line. For another embodiment the DIMM may be reconfigured by throttling the DIMM at a reduced frequency. The portion of the DIMM containing the error may be retested at the reduced frequency. If no errors are detected, the DIMM may be made available at the reduced frequency. | 01-01-2009 |
Robert E. Swanson, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100229751 | Structurally Sound Reactive Materials - The present inventions provide methods of manufacturing methods for case metallic materials for munitions that have high enthalpic energy release and controlled fragmentation and breakup enabling fragment speeds up to twice what is otherwise possible in explosively driven metal systems, and munitions made by such methods. Embodiments of the invention involve the thixotropic processing of energetic materials such as aluminum together with high density materials such as tantalum or tungsten to achieve material microstructures with a bulk density equivalent to steel, but with the energy release potential of materials such as finely dispersed aluminum powders. Such methods of mixing and blending of high energy and high density materials can provide a microstructure that has large density and shock impedance differences over length scales of 10-100 microns, resulting in enhanced materials fragmentation in the shock or brisant loading regime, incipient melting at the lower melting point constituents, and additional enhancement of fragmentation in the gas-dynamic expansion phase of munitions breakup. Additionally, the present inventions provide a range of surface and near-surface processing methods to enhance spall and ejecta from conventional munitions systems, enhancing munition breakup and reactivity as well. | 09-16-2010 |
Robert M. Swanson, La Crosse, WI US
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20110179644 | System for protecting bearings and seals of refrigerant compressor - To protect the bearings, lubricant and seals of a refrigerant compressor, the compressor includes one or more inductors for mitigating a high frequency common mode current that produces a high frequency shaft voltage. Each inductor is a ring of magnetic material encircling three insulated cables that convey three-phase power from an adjustable frequency drive to the compressor's motor. Without the inductors, the high frequency shaft voltage can become damagingly high due to the length of a cast iron housing that can be particularly long if the housing contains both a motor and several centrifugal impellers. The high frequency shaft voltage is just one component of a composite adverse shaft voltage. Another component, known as an operationally induced shaft voltage, can be reduced by a grounding contact, so instead of using just an inductor or just a contact, both can be used to provide a total solution to the problem. | 07-28-2011 |
Robert Scott Swanson, Winona Lake, IN US
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20110201983 | Dynamic Stabilizing Knee Support System - A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement of the proximal compression system with respect to the distal compression system. At least one inelastic strap extends around the proximal compression system and the distal compression system. The strap is leveraged to tighten the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to compress soft tissue in the thigh and calf when the leg is extended, but to release the proximal compression system and the distal compression system when the leg is in flexion. | 08-18-2011 |
20140074002 | DYNAMIC STABILIZING KNEE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement of the proximal compression system with respect to the distal compression system. At least one inelastic strap extends around the proximal compression system and the distal compression system. The strap is leveraged to tighten the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to compress soft tissue in the thigh and calf when the leg is extended, but to release the proximal compression system and the distal compression system when the leg is in flexion. | 03-13-2014 |
Ronald J. Swanson, Norwell, MA US
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20100043232 | Colored Razor Blades - Colored razor blades are provided. Methods for manufacturing such blades are also provided, including methods involving depositing an oxide coating prior to heat treatment of the blade material and heat treating under conditions selected to enhance the color of the coating. | 02-25-2010 |
Ryan Swanson, Atlanta, GA US
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20080282180 | Data Transfer Using A Network Clipboard - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide for the transfer of data between electronic devices utilizing a network clipboard. According to various embodiments described herein, a clipboard application residing on a host device associated with a user transmits data from a local clipboard of the host device to a remote network clipboard via a network. A clipboard application associated with a target device associated with the user transmits a request for the data stored on the network clipboard. A copy of the data associated with the user is retrieved from the network clipboard and stored on a local clipboard of the target device. The data is then copied to a target application. This process results from a single network clipboard transaction that includes a cut or copy action on the host device and a paste action on the target device. | 11-13-2008 |
Ryan Patrick Swanson, Atlanta, GA US
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20080285729 | Communication Modalities Management - Apparatus, systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide for the management of communication modes to facilitate network communications. According to various embodiments described herein, any number of communication methods are categorized into communication modes and communication types. A party sending a communication may choose a method of communicating with a receiving party according to the desired communication mode and type. A network communication application determines the proper routing for the communication according to any number of communication rules and presence information associated with the receiving party. | 11-20-2008 |
20090031005 | Portal COM Module - Included are embodiments for providing data. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving a request at a web browser configured to send data via a first socket and sending the request to a COM module that is configured to send data via a second socket, the second socket being different than the first socket. Similarly, some embodiments include receiving at least a portion of requested data via the second socket, such that a continuous connection is established via the second socket and providing for display, at the web browser, at least a portion of the received data. | 01-29-2009 |
Shawn M. Swanson, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100146166 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVING SATA TARGET DEVICE DETECTION - Methods and apparatuses for improving detection of a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (“SATA”) target device by a storage initiator over a link. The storage initiator receives a Frame Information Structure (“FIS”) and determines whether the FIS is valid. In direct response to a determination that the FIS is invalid, the storage initiator immediately resets the link to the SATA target device. | 06-10-2010 |
Steve Swanson, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20100023461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ANONYMOUS TRADING METHOD - A system and appertaining method are provided in which a brokerage firm transmits confidential information about security trading intentions to an anonymous server that follows through on a trade only if there is a likelihood that the trade can be completed. Pricing inputs are obtained that help a price engine determine pricing information for securities. The trade itself is executed by a primary trading system. If the trade is not completed, then the confidential information is not shared with a market maker or other purchasing or selling entity. When security is low and trust is high, for speed purposes, among other things, the anonymous server may be located with a market maker. When security is high and trust is low, any or all of the anonymous server, price engine, and primary trading system can be collocated on site with the broker in a secure environment. | 01-28-2010 |
20100057637 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ANONYMOUS TRADING METHOD - A system and appertaining method are provided in which a brokerage firm transmits confidential information about security trading intentions to an anonymous server that follows through on a trade only if there is a likelihood that the trade can be completed. Pricing inputs are obtained that help a price engine determine pricing information for securities. The trade itself is executed by a primary trading system. If the trade is not completed, then the confidential information is not shared with a market maker or other purchasing or selling entity. When security is low and trust is high, for speed purposes, among other things, the anonymous server may be located with a market maker. When security is high and trust is low, any or all of the anonymous server, price engine, and primary trading system can be collocated on site with the broker in a secure environment. | 03-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Swanson, Coventry, CT US
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20090072049 | Nozzle-area ratio float bias - A mechanism included in a convergent-divergent nozzle connected to an aft portion of a gas turbine engine, which mechanism includes a convergent flap configured to be kinematically connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine, a divergent flap pivotally connected to the convergent flap and configured to be kinematically connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine, at least one actuator configured to be connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine and to mechanically prescribe the position of the convergent flap and the divergent flap by moving through one or more positions, and at least one biasing apparatus. The biasing apparatus is configured to position at least one of the convergent flap and the divergent flap independent of the positions of the actuator by substantially balancing a force on the at least one of the convergent flap and the divergent flap produced by a gas pressure on the nozzle. | 03-19-2009 |
20090097965 | SINGLE ACTUATOR CONTROLLED ROTATIONAL FLOW BALANCE SYSTEM - A rotational flow balance system includes an actuator system which controls operation of both a fan duct blocker ring and a modulated exhaust cooling ring through a kinematic system. The kinematic system is controlled by the single actuator system such that the modulated exhaust cooling ring will remain in a fixed position while the fan duct blocker ring can be moved to satisfy operational requirements. | 04-16-2009 |
20090241550 | Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Variable Nozzles with Flexible Panels - Gas turbine engine systems involving flexible panels are provided. In this regard, a representative flexible panel assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a flexible panel operative to define at least one of a throat area and an exit area of a nozzle of a gas turbine engine, the panel being further operative to selectively exhibit a range of positions to regulate exhaust of the engine. | 10-01-2009 |
20090255269 | Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Variable Nozzles with Sliding Doors - Gas turbine engine systems involving variable nozzles with sliding doors are provided. In this regard, a representative door assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a door configured for alignment with an exit area of a nozzle and operative to variably open and close the nozzle exit area such that gas directed along a gas path defined, at least in part, by the nozzle exit area is regulated | 10-15-2009 |
20110088403 | NOZZLE-AREA RATIO FLOAT BIAS - A mechanism included in a convergent-divergent nozzle connected to an aft portion of a gas turbine engine, which mechanism includes a convergent flap configured to be kinematically connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine, a divergent flap pivotally connected to the convergent flap and configured to be kinematically connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine, at least one actuator configured to be connected to the aft portion of the gas turbine engine and to mechanically prescribe the position of the convergent flap and the divergent flap by moving through one or more positions, and at least one biasing apparatus. The biasing apparatus is configured to position at least one of the convergent flap and the divergent flap independent of the positions of the actuator by substantially balancing a force on the at least one of the convergent flap and the divergent flap produced by a gas pressure on the nozzle. | 04-21-2011 |
Timothy James Swanson, Cambridge, MA US
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20110040865 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY MANAGING SUB-LAYER INTERFACES - A method of providing network management information about a multiple-layer network communications interface sub-stack to a network management client includes establishing a standardized network management representation by use of an interface manager and a real driver and a pseudo driver, receiving a request from the network management client for network management information about an expected sub-layer interface, and in response to the request obtaining, by the pseudo driver, data maintained by the real driver corresponding to the requested network management information, and returning the data obtained by the pseudo driver to the network management client in satisfaction of the request. | 02-17-2011 |
20140334344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY MANAGING SUB-LAYER INTERFACES - A method of providing network management information about a multiple-layer network communications interface sub-stack to a network management client includes establishing a standardized network management representation by use of an interface manager and a real driver and a pseudo driver, receiving a request from the network management client for network management information about an expected sub-layer interface, and in response to the request obtaining, by the pseudo driver, data maintained by the real driver corresponding to the requested network management information, and returning the data obtained by the pseudo driver to the network management client in satisfaction of the request. | 11-13-2014 |
Todd V. Swanson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090062923 | Method and apparatus for shoulder arthroplasty - A prosthetic shoulder implant includes a humeral component having an anchor and a head, and a glenoid component. The glenoid component is defined by a body having an outer surface including one or more tissue and bone in-growing material areas, a concave inner surface for accepting the head of the humeral component, and defining a stop portion which prevents the head of the humeral component from moving upwardly into contact with the acromion or clavicle. A method of total shoulder arthroplasty includes locating the humeral and glenoid components so that the glenoid component prevents movement of the humeral component into contact with the acromion or clavicle, and such that the glenoid component is permanently anchored to the patient by tissue and bone ingrowth into the outer surface of the component. | 03-05-2009 |
20090270860 | FLUTED INTRAMEDULLARY STEM - An intramedullary stem that provides enhanced distal fixation and flexibility and methods for implanting the stem. Certain embodiments of the stem have primary and secondary flutes (or ridges or wedges). Other embodiments have transitional regions. | 10-29-2009 |
Travis Swanson, Bloomfield, IN US
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20100089507 | THERMITE TORCH FORMULATION INCLUDING MOLYBDENUM TRIOXIDE - A thermite torch formulation that includes a metal fuel in the form of a magnalium alloy and an oxidizer in the form of MoO | 04-15-2010 |
20100143851 | THERMITE TORCH FORMULATION INCLUDING COMBINED OXIDIZERS - A thermite torch formulation that consists essentially of a metal fuel, a first oxidizer CuO, a second oxidizer MoO | 06-10-2010 |
20110168307 | SMOKELESS FLASH POWDER - A flash powder formulation for use in flash grenades that produces reduced smoke containing from about 10 percent by weight to about 60 percent by weight of zirconium hydride, from about 40 percent by weight to about 90 percent by weight CAN, and from zero percent by weight to about 5 percent by weight of a binder material. | 07-14-2011 |
Wayne Arthur Swanson, Gilford, NH US
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20110266773 | Multi-use transporter - A multi-use transporter towed behind a motor vehicle and by design of the load compensating movable platform, removable multi-use tow bar and various components thereon, it is capable of transporting one or more ladders, kayaks, canoes, bicycles, utility box etc. The transporter's base consists of one or more axles, high speed hubs and wheels, fenders and running lights. The transporter is also equipped with an approved hitch and safety chains or cables. | 11-03-2011 |
20150075643 | FLUID EXTRACTOR DEVICE AND KIT - A fluid extractor device including a ring with a circumference capable of fitting around an oil filter; a bracket affixed to the ring; and a valve including a base attached to the bracket, an extendable pin extending through the base, and a vacuum extension extending perpendicularly from the base and terminating in a vacuum aperture. | 03-19-2015 |
Wylie Swanson, Tempe, AZ US
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20110082916 | Enhanced Anycast For Edge Server Selection - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082944 | Real-Time Message Queuing For A Processing Ring - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information from a number of data agents for a messaging queue, which is coupled to a number of processing subscribers is disclosed. The data agents provide their gathered information to an interface defined by an API. The gathered data may be reformatted or further processed before adding the gathered information to the messaging queue. A number of processing subscribers listen to a content stream produced by the messaging queue to receive data they have subscribed to. Once the processing subscriber receives the content stream, the processing subscriber applies algorithms to the content stream to perform one or more other functions. For instance, the processing subscriber can feed back processed data into the messaging queue and/or perform an action based, at least in part, upon the content stream. Information in various degrees of processing and aggregation can be passed through any number of cycles in a processing ring to allow for a clearinghouse of information to flow in real time or near real time. | 04-07-2011 |
20110252100 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CDN distribution server detects the availability of a content object and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server may detect the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server may push the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 10-13-2011 |
20110307586 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CDN distribution server detects the availability of a content object and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server may detect the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server may push the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 12-15-2011 |
20120023198 | ENHANCED ANYCAST FOR EDGE SERVER SELECTION - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 01-26-2012 |
20120198022 | Multicast Mapped Look-Up On Content Delivery Networks - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198041 | CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS MUTATORS - A method for processing content objects with resources associated with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. The resources are enrolled to be accessible from the CDN. Each resource is categorized using tags that categorize the resources. Selection of a policy from a plurality of policies is received, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects. The selected policy includes an applicability criteria and a call to the resource. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata being related to a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. It is determined that the policy is applicable through analysis of the metadata and/or applicability criteria. The resource is called according to the call in the policy to cause the resource to perform specified processing on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198042 | POLICY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTENT STORAGE IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence is disclosed. Selection of a policy is received from a plurality of policies, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects stored at the CDN. Each policy includes an applicability criteria and a storage disposition. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata characterizing a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. The content object is received for storage at the CDN. A policy and other policies are determined to be applicable to the content object through analysis of the metadata and/or the applicability criteria. Overlap is resolved between the policy and the other policies found applicable to the content object. The processing of the policy is performed on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198069 | CONTENT PROCESSING BETWEEN LOCATIONS WORKFLOW IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) in different defined geographies is disclosed. A content object is gathered from one of the plurality of POPs in a first defined geography. It is determined that a processing function is to be performed on the content object. Geographical restrictions on the processing function are analyzed. A second defined geography for performing the processing function is determined. The content object is sent to a resource that performs the processing function in the second defined geography. The processing function is performed with the resource at the second defined geography to produce a processed content object. From a plurality of content stores in the plurality of POPs, a content store is found to hold the processed content object. The processed content object is stored on the content store. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198070 | Content Replication Workflow in Content Delivery Networks - A method for populating edge servers within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. A first function is performed that gathers popularity information for a content object. Popularity trends for the popularity information are determined through analysis with historical popularity information. A number of copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs is determined. The number is passed as a variable to a second function. The second function is performed that adds or deletes copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs as a function of the popularity trend and the number. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198071 | Distributed Landing Pad and Brick Topology for Content Storage in Content Delivery Networks - A method for ingest of content for a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distinct points of presence (POPs) A first landing-pad application program interface (API) is hosted and accessible from a first POP. A second landing-pad API is hosted and accessible from a second POP. First and second content objects are received at the first and second land-pad APIs, respectively. A first tag is analyzed to find it applicable to the first content object. A second tag is analyzed to be applicable to the second content object. First and second storage media are selected based upon the respective analyses of the tags. The content object objects are stored with the respective storage media. The first and second content objects are stored in a consistent file structure. | 08-02-2012 |
20120297033 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. A CDN distribution server detects a content object's availability and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server detects the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server pushes the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 11-22-2012 |
20120300775 | ENHANCED ANYCAST FOR EDGE SERVER SELECTION - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 11-29-2012 |
20130246570 | Partial Object Distribution in Content Delivery Network - A method of distributing partial content objects may include receiving a request for a content object with a content identifier. The method may further include sending the content identifier from an edge server to a distribution server that is configured to determine that the content object is a candidate for partial object distribution, determine a first portion of the content object, and cause the first portion of the content object to be sent to the edge server. The method may additionally include caching, at the edge server, a second portion of the content object, where the first portion of the content object may include the second portion of the content object and a remaining portion of the content object, and where the second portion of the content object is smaller than the first portion of the content object. | 09-19-2013 |
20130262627 | MULTICAST MAPPED LOOK-UP ON CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 10-03-2013 |