Lucas, US
Alexandra R. Lucas, Gainesville, FL US
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20110288004 | Viral Sequences and Uses Thereof - The invention features polypeptide and polynucleotide sequences based on the 134R sequence. In some embodiments, these sequences include a heterologous signal sequence, such as the myxoma virus T7 signal sequence. The invention also features methods for treating immunological disorders and neoplasms (e.g., cancer) using the polypeptides and nucleotides described herein. Finally, the invention features fusion proteins including the myxoma virus T7 signal sequence. | 11-24-2011 |
20120270793 | METHODS OF TREATING A PATIENT RECEIVING A CARDIAC STENT IMPLANT - Methods of treating a patient receiving a cardiac stent implant including the steps of: (i) monitoring the circulating level of Tn I or CK-MB in the patient; and (ii) administering SERP-I to the patient in an amount sufficient to prevent the circulating level of Tn I or CK-MB from exceeding a specified threshold for the first 24 hours following implantation are disclosed. A specified value of SERP-I is sufficient for preventing circulating level of Tn I or CK-MB from exceeding a specified threshold during the first 24 hours following implantation. The dosing regime of SERP-I to the patient starting within 24 hours of post-implantation is also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
Andrew A. Lucas, Lyons, CO US
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20100014133 | METHOD TO MODIFY AND APPLY EDGE SEAL MATERIALS IN LAMINATED MEDIA - An article with a pair of substrates made from a thermoplastic and each having an outer edge; a holographic storage medium positioned between the substrates such that the holographic storage medium has an exposed outer edge area proximate the outer edges of the substrates; and an environmental barrier seal protecting the exposed outer edge area; wherein (1) the environmental barrier seal includes a temperature-responsive stress-relieving structure; or (2) the substrates, holographic storage medium, and environmental barrier seal have materials with compatible coefficients of thermal expansion. Also a process which forms a temperature-responsive stress-relieving structure in a portion of the environmental barrier seal for relieving such temperature induced stress. | 01-21-2010 |
Arnaud Lucas, Cambridge, MA US
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20110202506 | FOLDERING BY STABLE QUERY - Instead of adding resources into a folder by specifying a list of identifiers, client applications add resources to a folder by specifying a search query that matches the resources to be added. The virtual folder is, therefore, a collection of search queries rather than a collection of resource identifiers. This allows the data archive systems to easily store folder information in a database. A client application can then search by specifying the folder as its search criteria to list all content associated with the folder. Additionally, to ensure that the list of results associated with a particular query does not change after the query is added into a folder, the data archive system also captures generation information associated with the particular query (i.e., the iteration of the search indexes at the time the query is received) and stores the generation information with the query as part of the folder. | 08-18-2011 |
Bradley E. Lucas, Menasha, WI US
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20120181237 | Screen Basket Optimized For Removal Of Stickies From Adhesives-Contaminated Recyclable Fiber - A screen structure which is unusually effective at removing stickies from recyclable fiber but is tolerant of substantial swings in throughput which result in variations in the flow velocity through the screen-slot velocity. One example of the screen structure is created by forming a very large number of similarly shaped vanes then locking them into a ring structure to form a cylindrical screen basket but equivalent surface configurations can also be formed into sheet stock. | 07-19-2012 |
20130299104 | Screen Basket Optimized For Removal Of Stickies From Adhesives-Contaminated Recyclable Fiber - A screen structure which is unusually effective at removing stickies from recyclable fiber but is tolerant of substantial swings in throughput which result in variations in the flow velocity through the screen—slot velocity. One example of the screen structure is created by forming a very large number of similarly shaped vanes then locking them into a ring structure to form a cylindrical screen basket but equivalent surface configurations can also be formed into sheet stock. | 11-14-2013 |
Brandon W. Lucas, Check, VA US
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20080199314 | Wind driven power system - A wind driven power system employing multiple arms adapted to rotate about a central structure, each arm having a series of panels pivotally connected thereto and adapted to open and close as the system rotates to perpetuate the rotational movement and to produce energy. | 08-21-2008 |
Brian G. Lucas, Florence, WI US
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20080250499 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Buffer Overflow Exploits by Computer Viruses - Buffer overflow exploits in a computer are reduced by encoding linkage information associated with a subroutine, following a call to the subroutine from an application executing on the computer. The encoded linkage information is stored at a first address in a run-time stack in a memory of the computer. Upon exit from the subroutine, the value stored at the first address in the run-time stack is retrieved and decoded to obtain decoded linkage information. Execution of the application continues in accordance with the decoded linkage information. Subroutine data written to the stack is not encoded. | 10-09-2008 |
Brian M. Lucas, Marblehead, MA US
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20110243365 | Moving Magnet Levered Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a moving magnet motor. The moving magnet motor includes an armature comprising a magnet carrier, and a lever arm, coupling the armature and a pivot. The lever arm further couples the armature and an acoustic diaphragm to transmit motion of the armature to the acoustic diaphragm to cause the acoustic diaphragm to move. The loudspeaker described may be torque balance and moment balanced. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243366 | Loudspeaker Moment and Torque Balancing - A loudspeaker including a moving magnet motor. The moving magnet motor includes an armature comprising a magnet carrier, and a lever arm, coupling the armature and a pivot. The lever arm further couples the armature and an acoustic diaphragm to transmit motion of the armature to the acoustic diaphragm to cause the acoustic diaphragm to move. The loudspeaker described may be torque balance and moment balanced. | 10-06-2011 |
20140263911 | Rotary Actuator Driven Vibration Isolation - An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton which supports the suspended platform relative to the base. The exoskeleton includes first and second scissors mechanisms with main links of unequal length. The main links pass through a parallel condition as the suspended platform moves over its intended range of travel relative to the base. The vibration isolation system may include a rotary actuator and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended platform. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other and may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263932 | Rotary Actuator Driven Vibration Isolation - An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton, a rotary actuator, and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended plant. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform, and both the inner and outer rotors may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270328 | Driving Plural Armatures with a Common Stator - An apparatus includes at least one load and a plurality of armatures, each including a permanent magnet, which are coupled to the at least one load to cause the at least one load to move. The apparatus also includes a common stator that defines an air gap within which the plurality of armatures is disposed. The common stator is configured for creating magnetic flux across the air gap for the armatures to interact with, thereby to drive motion of the at least one load. | 09-18-2014 |
20150071474 | TRANSMISSION LINE LOUDSPEAKER - An electro-acoustic driver including an acoustic waveguide includes an enclosure, an acoustic transmission line formed within the enclosure, and a plurality of acoustic transducers contained within the enclosure and disposed along a length of the acoustic transmission line. Each acoustic transducer is configured to emit acoustic energy directly into the acoustic transmission line at two separated locations along the length of the acoustic transmission line. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian S. Lucas, Christianburg, VA US
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20110170116 | EFPI SENSOR - An apparatus for estimating a property, the apparatus includes: a hollow core tube having a first opening and a second opening; a first optical waveguide disposed within the first opening; and a second optical waveguide disposed within the second opening and spaced a distance from the first optical waveguide, the distance being related to the property; wherein a portion of at least one of the optical waveguides within the tube is perimetrically isolated from the tube. | 07-14-2011 |
Carrie Lucas, Chevy Chase, MD US
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20120100160 | Methods for Inducing Mixed Chimerism - Fusion protein-siRNA complexes that specifically target activated T cells, and methods of use thereof, are described. | 04-26-2012 |
Charles B. Lucas, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080256783 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a method for producing a stator assembly. The method initially includes providing an assembly mandrel having a generally cylindrical hub and a generally annular base circumscribing a terminal end portion of the hub. A first end ring and a stator shell are installed around the mandrel hub and onto the mandrel base. Thereafter, a plurality of poles are disposed on top of the first end ring and in a generally cylindrical pattern between the stator shell and the mandrel hub. A second end ring is disposed around the mandrel hub and on top of the plurality of poles. A plurality of stator shell tabs may then be bent in a radially inward direction to axially retain the first and second end rings. | 10-23-2008 |
20090026877 | STIR-WELDED ROTORS AND METHODS OF MAKING - Provided are stir-welded rotors and methods of making these. An exemplary stir-welded rotor may include a stack of laminations that each has spaced-apart slots arrayed on an outer circumference. The slots register with slot bars that each has a first extremity extending above the stack of laminations and a second extremity extending below the stack of laminations. A first weld extends between first extremities of adjacent slot bars, and a second stir weld extending between adjacent second extremities of adjacent slot bars. | 01-29-2009 |
Charles E. Lucas, Lafayette, IN US
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20090164200 | DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION - A method and apparatus are presented to facilitate simulation of complex systems on multiple computing devices. Model authors can specify state-related information to be exported for viewing or access by other applications and models. Subsystem models may be written to enable connection with other subsystem models via controlled interfaces, such as by defining state-related information for export and providing for a particular use of data imported from other models to which a subsystem model is connected. In some embodiments, a consistent distributed simulation API enables cross-platform, multi-device simulation of complex systems, wherein the proprietor of each subsystem simulation can keep its implementation secret but accessible to others. | 06-25-2009 |
20100017179 | DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION - A method and apparatus are presented to facilitate simulation of complex systems on multiple computing devices. Model authors can specify state-related information to be exported for viewing or access by other applications and models. Subsystem models may be written to enable connection with other subsystem models via controlled interfaces, such as by defining state-related information for export and providing for a particular use of data imported from other models to which a subsystem model is connected. In some embodiments, a consistent distributed simulation API enables cross-platform, multi-device simulation of complex systems, wherein the proprietor of each subsystem simulation can keep its implementation secret but accessible to others. | 01-21-2010 |
Craig V. Lucas, Salem, OR US
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20100139291 | Field-deployable electronics platform having thermoelectric power source and interchangeable power management electronics and application modules - A wrapped thermoelectric power source having an inner and an outer insulator is provided within a housing formed, at least partially, by an upper and lower thermal transfer elements. The thermoelectric power source including a plurality of coupled pairs of thin film materials possessing thermoelectric properties, the pairs disposed on a flexible substrate and electrically coupled in any series/parallel combination, with the flexible substrate wrapped around an inner thermal insulator. The thermoelectric power source may be sized such that at least a portion of an electronics module may be disposed at least partly within the inner thermal insulator. The electronics module is electrically coupled to the thermoelectric power source, and includes components for voltage regulation and/or power conditioning. A mechanical means, connected to both the upper and the lower thermal transfer elements, holds those elements substantially adjacent opposite sides of the thermoelectric power source while preventing thermal shorting between the upper and lower thermal transfer elements. In one aspect, the electronics module further includes applications circuitry such as, but not limited to, one or more of sensors, data storage, signal processing, computational resources and wireless communication circuitry. | 06-10-2010 |
Daniel Lucas US
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20110062075 | Space Reducing Filter With Supplemental Fluid Processing Element - A fuel filter, such as a filter for filtering gasoline or diesel fuel to be supplied to an internal combustion engine, includes an annular main filter element through which fluid to be filtered can pass radially, and a supplemental fluid processing element disposed within the main filter element to which fluid discharged from the main filter element passes. The filter also has end caps, between which opposite ends of both the main filter element and the supplemental fluid processing element are disposed, and to which the opposite ends of both the main filter element and the supplemental fluid processing element are secured. Fluid is discharged from a central volume of the filter through one of the end caps. | 03-17-2011 |
Daniel Lucas, Fayetteville, NC US
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20110062072 | Filter with Main and Supplemental Filter Elements and Optional Bubble Breaker - A fluid filter providing several degrees of filtering is designed to be receivable in a filter container that is closable by a cover. The filter itself includes both an annular main filter element, through which fluid to be filtered can pass radially to undergo primary filtration, and a supplemental filter element, to which fluid discharged from the main filter element passes to provide supplemental filtration additional to the primary filtration. The main filter element, the supplemental filter element, or both may be oblong or circular in cross section. At least one of a pair of end caps disposed on opposed ends of the main filter element carries the supplemental filter element as well as one end of the main filter element. That end cap may or may not be permanently secured to the one filter element end. | 03-17-2011 |
20110168622 | High Efficiency, High Capacity Filter Media - A high efficiency, high capacity fluid filter element that is suitable for meeting stringent cleanliness requirements has multiple filter layers. These layers include a cellulose and glass fiber first layer, a water repellant polybutylene terepthalate meltblown second layer, and a protective third layer providing structural support to the first and second layers. By way of an appropriate production procedure, the first, second, and third layers are laminated to define the filter element. | 07-14-2011 |
Daniel W. Lucas, Check, VA US
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20080199314 | Wind driven power system - A wind driven power system employing multiple arms adapted to rotate about a central structure, each arm having a series of panels pivotally connected thereto and adapted to open and close as the system rotates to perpetuate the rotational movement and to produce energy. | 08-21-2008 |
Delbert E. Lucas, Bowling Green, KY US
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20080216458 | Hybrid electric device - A device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device further includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor receives power via the power control module from the first power source configuration and/or the second power source configuration. | 09-11-2008 |
20080284363 | Hybrid electric cleaning device - A cleaning device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device also includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device also includes a power control module which may be electrically connected with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. Electric current is provided to the motor by the first and/or the second power source configurations. The first power source configuration may be electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration may be electrically connected to a power inverter which may receive AC power and output DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor may be one of a permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motor, a universal motor and an induction motor, the motor receiving power via the power control module from at least one of the first power source configuration and the second power source configuration. | 11-20-2008 |
20100037472 | Chainsaw guide bar and method of making - A chainsaw has a saw chain connected so as to be driven by the motor and a guide bar for guiding and supporting the saw chain as it revolves around the periphery of the guide bar. The guide bar has a channel formed by alternatively offset tabs, wherein each tab is offset from its immediate two adjacent tabs such that there is an open segment in the channel opposite each tab. There is a first set of tabs on a first side of the guide bar and a second set of tabs on the opposite side of the guide bar, wherein the alternatively offset tabs keep the cutting chain centered in the channel formed between the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs. | 02-18-2010 |
20110167650 | TORQUE-LIMITED CHAIN TENSIONING FOR POWER TOOLS - A chainsaw ( | 07-14-2011 |
20140252996 | HYBRID ELECTRIC DEVICE - A device includes a housing configured with a working element and a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The power control module includes an automatic power selection configuration for automatically selecting the second power source configuration when the second power source configuration receives DC power from the power inverter. | 09-11-2014 |
Denise Marie Lucas, Bowie, MD US
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20130031817 | Magnetic menu planner - An improved system for menu planning that consists of a magnetic mat printed with a calendar and customizable, blank magnetic tabs. The magnetic mat affixes to a refrigerator and the magnetic tabs are labeled and placed next to the mat to make menu planning as easy as selecting a magnetic tab and placing it on the mat. Additional household needs can be planned with the blank magnetic tabs. | 02-07-2013 |
Donald J. Lucas, Windham, NH US
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20130099565 | MODULAR POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM - A modular power conversion system and power electronics enabling any power production device or entity to connect to any load or electrical grid including, but not limited to, electricity conversion between low level producer(s) such as a diesel or gas generator, Stirling engine, wind turbine or photovoltaic array, to a consumer such as a commercial or residential building, either directly or via the grid, is disclosed. The modular power conversion system including hardware and software power electronics designed as a modular power stage aggregating different power production entities, transmission systems, consumption and loads as well as energy storage is also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20140091622 | Modular Power Conversion System - A modular power conversion system. The modular power conversion system includes at least one first electric resource, a modular power stage, at least one second electric resource, and wherein the modular power stage comprising at last one module including power electronics for converting power between the at least one first electronic resource and the at least one second electric resource. | 04-03-2014 |
20150084563 | Modular Power Conversion System - A modular power conversion system. The modular power conversion system includes at least one first electric resource, a modular power stage, at least one second electric resource, and wherein the modular power stage comprising at last one module including power electronics for converting power between the at least one first electronic resource and the at least one second electric resource. | 03-26-2015 |
Donald L. Lucas, Louisville, CO US
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20100018264 | LOCK ASSEMBLY, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING ENCLOSED SPACES - A lock assembly portion may include a housing assembly, first and second latches, at least one latch drive, and at least one actuator. The housing assembly includes a first end portion and an opposite second end portion. The first latch is associated with the first end portion. The second latch is associated with the second end portion. The at least one actuator interfaces the latch drive to the first and second latches. Operation of the latch drive causes the first and second latches to move relative to one another between respective extended and retracted positions. | 01-28-2010 |
Donald M. Lucas, Wildwood, MO US
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20090196950 | METHODS OF FEEDING PIGS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING BENEFICIAL FATTY ACIDS - The present invention provides for improved pork products for human consumption and methods of producing such pork products by incorporating healthy lipids containing stearidonic acid into swine feed products. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for producing said products. In one embodiment of the invention, an animal may be fed feed comprising a transgenic plant product. In other embodiments of the invention, pork meat products for human consumption, such meat products comprising SDA, EPA, and DHA are disclosed. In further embodiments of the invention, pork products comprising novel fatty acid profiles are disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
Edward Lucas, Asbury, WV US
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20080280787 | PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE NOVOLAC RESIN HAVING LOW CONCENTRATION OF FREE PHENOL - A phenol-formaldehyde novolac resin having a low concentration of free phenol prepared by distilling residual phenol from a molten novolac resin and replacing at least a portion of the phenol with a solvent having a volatility equal to or less than phenol. Such modified novolac resins are suitable for the production of resin coated molding sands for shell molding and sand cores, as well as for the production of resin coated proppants for use in oil and gas recovery operations. | 11-13-2008 |
20120295114 | Phenol-Formaldehyde Novolac Resin Having Low Concentration of Free Phenol - A phenol-formaldehyde novolac resin having a low concentration of free phenol prepared by distilling residual phenol from a molten novolac resin and replacing at least a portion of the phenol with a solvent having a volatility equal to or less than phenol. Such modified novolac resins are suitable for the production of resin coated molding sands for shell molding and sand cores, as well as for the production of resin coated proppants for use in oil and gas recovery operations. | 11-22-2012 |
20140287238 | PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE NOVOLAC RESIN HAVING LOW CONCENTRATION OF FREE PHENOL - A phenol-formaldehyde novolac resin having a low concentration of free phenol prepared by distilling residual phenol from a molten novolac resin and replacing at least a portion of the phenol with a solvent having a volatility equal to or less than phenol. Such modified novolac resins are suitable for the production of resin coated molding sands for shell molding and sand cores, as well as for the production of resin coated proppants for use in oil and gas recovery operations. | 09-25-2014 |
Eric Lucas, Clemson, SC US
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20110196379 | Bone cement injector assembly and method of use - An injector assembly for delivering flowable material to a medical implant, including a tube having a first end and a second end, a connector member and a port connector, where the connector member is coupled to the first end of the tube and the port connector is coupled to the second end of the tube, the connector member being configured to attach to a material delivery mechanism and the port connector being configured to attach to the medical implant. When the material delivery mechanism is actuated, the flowable material passes through the tube to the medical implant. A method of using an injector assembly to deliver a flowable material to a medical implant and bone surface is also described. A kit containing various sized parts for an injector assembly is also described. | 08-11-2011 |
20140074104 | BONE CEMENT INJECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - An injector assembly for delivering flowable material to a medical implant, including a tube having a first end and a second end, a connector member and a port connector, where the connector member is coupled to the first end of the tube and the port connector is coupled to the second end of the tube, the connector member being configured to attach to a material delivery mechanism and the port connector being configured to attach to the medical implant. When the material delivery mechanism is actuated, the flowable material passes through the tube to the medical implant. A method of using an injector assembly to deliver a flowable material to a medical implant and bone surface is also described. A kit containing various sized parts for an injector assembly is also described. | 03-13-2014 |
Eric M. Lucas, Clemson, SC US
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20120083788 | BUR GUIDE ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF USE - The invention provides a guide for controlling a surgical instrument, that includes a cutting member configured to resect a portion of anatomy and a sheath. The sheath may have a circular connecting portion with an inner diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the surgical instrument to receive the surgical instrument. The sheath may also include at least two distally extending arms connected to the circular connecting portion and a ring connected to the distal portion of the at least two distally extending arms. The sheath may also include a distally extending extension connected to the ring. The guide has a superiorly extending guard connected to the distal portion of the extension and a projection member positioned on a superior surface of the guard. The projection member includes a generally circular base and circular platform that has a diameter larger than the generally circular base. | 04-05-2012 |
Eric M. Lucas, Columbia City, IN US
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20110270327 | IMPLANT GUIDE AND METHOD OF USE - An implant guide for preparing a bone surface that includes a handle with an attached finger holder and a template head coupled to the handle. The template head is shaped to approximate the outer perimeter of an implant. The implant guide also includes a central opening that has an aperture and hook for receiving a marking device. A relief is positioned adjacent to the aperture to facilitate the engagement between the implant guide and the marking device. The implant guide may include a medial cutting notch and anterior slot for facilitating the preparation of the bone surface. A surgical kit is also disclosed that includes a plurality of implant guides, each having a handle and attached template head. The kit also includes an enclosure that is configured to hold the plurality of implant guides and marking devices. Further disclosed is a surgical method for using the implant guide. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276051 | TETHER AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A BONE RESECTION AND METHOD OF USE - A resection tether that includes an elongated member having a medial end and a lateral end. The lateral end is configured for attachment to a cutting device and the medial end is configured for attachment to a reference locator positioned in a bone. When attached at both ends, the resection tether controls the movement of the cutting device relative to the reference locator. Further disclosed is an apparatus that includes a tether having an elongated member that includes a medial end and a lateral end. The lateral end is configured for attachment to a bone cutting device and the medial end configured to attach a position on a bone. The apparatus includes a bone cutting device and a reference locator that has been positioned within a bone. Also disclosed are methods for using a tether to perform a bone resection and for creating an inlay bone resection. | 11-10-2011 |
Erin P. Lucas, Vail, CO US
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20120299916 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT OF CARTILAGE HEALTH USING MRI MAPPING TECHNIQUES - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for generating a 3D rendering of and quantitative analysis of biochemical MRI voxels corresponding to a tissue or organ of interest. Voxels corresponding to the tissue or organ of interest can be identified from anatomical MRI voxels and aligned with biochemical MRI voxels. The biochemical MRI voxels aligned with the tissue or organ of interest can be isolated and then provided to one or more modules for 3D rendering and quantitative analysis. | 11-29-2012 |
Guion Yuvano Lucas, Lexington, KY US
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20110012945 | FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE DEVICE IN A SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional back pressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012946 | FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE DEVICE IN A SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing different levels of ink in the ink supply tank and out-of-ink/ink-low conditions in the backpressure device and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012964 | FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD AND BACKPRESSURE DEVICE USED THEREIN - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes a tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device. | 01-20-2011 |
James Raymond Lucas, Prairie Village, KS US
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20090138027 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 05-28-2009 |
20120123443 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 05-17-2012 |
20130304088 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 11-14-2013 |
Jennifer Moore Lucas, Charlotte, NC US
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20130018738 | FOREIGN CURRENCY SOLUTION - In general terms, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing a foreign currency solution. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) establishing a foreign currency account for a domestic account holder; (b) receiving a domestic currency payment for funding the foreign currency account; (c) exchanging the domestic currency payment to produce an exchanged foreign currency payment; (d) crediting the foreign currency account by the amount of the exchanged foreign currency payment; and (e) authorizing a foreign currency transaction involving the foreign currency account and the domestic account holder. Other embodiments relate to configuring a mobile device to operate as a mobile wallet, such that the mobile device includes a foreign currency account module and/or a domestic currency account module that can be used to engage in both domestic currency and foreign currency transactions. | 01-17-2013 |
Jon Lucas US
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20110279565 | MULTI-CHANNEL VALVE APPARATUS FOR PRINTHEAD - A multi-channel valve apparatus for a multi-channel printhead is provided having ink ports and gas ports defined through a body, first and second pinch elements, and a pinch drive arrangement for selectively moving the first and second pinch elements. Each ink port is configured to receive therethrough a respective one of ink tubes interconnecting ink containers with the printhead. Each gas port is configured to receive therethrough a respective one of gas tubes interconnecting gas vents with the printhead. The first pinch element is moved into and out of pinching contact with the ink tubes so as to respectively block and allow fluid flow through the ink tubes. The second pinch element is moved into and out of pinching contact with the gas tubes so as to respectively block and allow fluid flow through the gas tubes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279568 | PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING PRINTHEAD BYPASS - A printing system having a media width printhead having a first fluid port at one longitudinal end of the media width and a second fluid port at the other longitudinal end of the media width; a first fluid path connected to the first fluid port of the printhead, a second fluid path connected to the second fluid port of the printhead, a third fluid path interconnecting the first and second paths, wherein the first, second and third paths are configured so that fluid flows between the first and second paths via the printhead and via the third fluid path. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279571 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-PATH VALVE FOR BYPASSED PRINTHEAD - A fluid distribution system for a printhead, the system having a fluid container fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a closed fluid flow loop, a bypass fluid path bypassing the printhead on the closed loop and a multi-path valve on the closed loop for selectively allowing fluid flow along the closed loop via the printhead and the bypass path. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279582 | MULTI-CHANNEL VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR PRINTHEAD - A multi-channel valve arrangement for distributing ink from a plurality of ink supplies to a media width inkjet printhead via a plurality of ink tubes each defining an individual ink flow channel, the valve having a body, a plurality of ports defined through the body, each port being configured to receive a respective one of the ink tubes therethrough, a movable pinch element extending across the ports and a pinch drive arrangement for selectively moving the pinch element into and out of pinching contact with the ink tubes so as to respectively block and allow ink flow through the ink tubes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279594 | PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING VALVED INK AND GAS DISTRIBUTION FOR PRINTHEAD - A printing system is provided having a media width printhead, a plurality of ink containers fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a respective plurality of ink tubes, a plurality of gas vents fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a respective plurality of gas tubes, and a multi-channel valve arrangement for selectively moving a first pinch element into and out of pinching contact with the ink tubes so as to respectively block and allow fluid flow through the ink tubes and selectively moving a second pinch element into and out of pinching contact with the gas tubes so as to respectively block and allow fluid flow through the gas tubes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279596 | PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-PATH VALVE FOR GAS VENTING - A printing system having a media width printhead, a fluid container fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a closed fluid flow loop, a gas vent on the closed loop and a multi-path valve on the closed loop for selectively allowing venting of gas in the closed loop via the gas vent. | 11-17-2011 |
Joseph Lucas, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120077767 | MOLECULAR PREDICTORS OF FUNGAL INFECTION - Methods for identifying fungal infection, assays for identifying genomic and protein markers of fungal infection, and methods for diagnosing the fungal infection. In one aspect, the method of identifying fungal infection by proteomic assay involves measuring the protein levels of proteins listed in Table 2A in a peripheral blood cell sample and comparing the determined protein levels to standard protein levels. In another aspect, subjects identified as being infected with fungal infection are treated with anti-fungals. | 03-29-2012 |
20120114661 | METHODS OF IDENTIFYING INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND ASSAYS FOR IDENTIFYING INFECTIOUS DISEASE - Methods of identifying infectious disease infection prior to presentation of symptoms, assays for identifying genomic markers of infectious disease, and methods for diagnosing the underlying etiology of infectious disease. | 05-10-2012 |
Justin Lucas, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20080216458 | Hybrid electric device - A device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device further includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor receives power via the power control module from the first power source configuration and/or the second power source configuration. | 09-11-2008 |
20080284363 | Hybrid electric cleaning device - A cleaning device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device also includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device also includes a power control module which may be electrically connected with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. Electric current is provided to the motor by the first and/or the second power source configurations. The first power source configuration may be electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration may be electrically connected to a power inverter which may receive AC power and output DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor may be one of a permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motor, a universal motor and an induction motor, the motor receiving power via the power control module from at least one of the first power source configuration and the second power source configuration. | 11-20-2008 |
Kirk Lucas, Santa Fe, NM US
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20080305134 | Treated Bedding Cover - A bedding cover treated with an anti-pest chemical. The cover repels or kills bedbugs, dust mites, ticks, fleas, and other pests for use in bedrooms, hotels, motels, pet beds, and the like. The cover is preferably waterproof and disposable. | 12-11-2008 |
20110311603 | Materials, Methods, and Apparatuses for Controlling Pests - A bedding cover treated with a pesticide. The cover repels or kills pests such as bedbugs, dust mites, ticks, fleas, and other pests for use in bedrooms, hotels, motels, pet beds, and the like. The cover is preferably waterproof and disposable. Also a quilted material for controlling pests, and methods of manufacture thereof. The material encloses and controllably releases a pesticide only to desired locations. The material may be formed into many uses, such as a bedding cover, a bag insert, a luggage liner, a container liner, or a tape. | 12-22-2011 |
Lawrence Michael Lucas, Acworth, GA US
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20110274806 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISSOLVING GASES IN A BEVERAGE - Disclosed is an apparatus for dissolving gases in a beverage, the apparatus including a product conduit that is fluidly communicable with a product supply and a product dispenser, a gas conduit configured to transport gas from a gas supply to the product conduit, the gas conduit including at least one flow control mechanism; and at least one additional gas conduit configured to transport an additional gas from at least one additional gas supply to the product conduit, the gas conduit including an additional flow control mechanism. | 11-10-2011 |
Lisa K. Lucas, Chesapeake, VA US
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20090066708 | Hands-free, user-formatted instruction display system - An instruction display system includes memory for storing instruction information in a format specified by the user, a display, and a hands-free user-controlled processor. Hands-free user inputs define selected portions of the stored instruction information that are to be displayed. The memory, display and processor are coupled to the user by a mounting assembly that allows the user to readily view the display for a particular activity. | 03-12-2009 |
Mark S. Lucas, Roanoke, VA US
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20080221996 | Non-intrusive advertising using a mobile terminal - Methods and apparatus useful for non-intrusive advertising on a mobile wireless communications terminal are disclosed. A method may include storing, according to a timed schedule, a plurality of files containing data representative of a plurality of advertising images in a memory of the mobile wireless communications terminal; and selecting, upon occurrence of a predefined event, one of the plurality of files for display as wallpaper on a display screen of the mobile wireless communications terminal. A method may include waiting for an occurrence of a event; determining, upon the occurrence of the event, if a contraindicated condition is present in the mobile wireless communications terminal, and if the contraindicated condition is not present: performing a first set of actions, but if the contraindicated condition is present: waiting for another occurrence of the predefined event. | 09-11-2008 |
Michael A. Lucas, Morgantown, IN US
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20090267008 | SOLENOID ACTUATED FLOW CONTROL VALVE INCLUDING STATOR CORE PLATED WITH NON-FERROUS MATERIAL - An electromagnetic valve includes an extra-high pressure injection system control valve having soft metal powder particles in a magnetic stator core. Electroless nickel plating is applied to the stator core to provide an intermediate surface to absorb grinding wheel stress as a working face is exposed during manufacturing, as well as an external compression layer or casing to hold or encapsulate the powder particles in place and together during assembly and use. | 10-29-2009 |
Michael A. Lucas, Columbus, IN US
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20090084355 | System and method for metering fuel in a high pressure pump system - A system and method for metering fuel is provided which includes a fuel supply line and a metering valve in fluid connection with the fuel supply line to control a flow of fuel through the fuel supply line. The valve is movable into a closed position to block a primary flow of fuel and create a leakage fuel flow in the fuel supply line downstream of the metering valve. The system also includes a venturi apparatus fluidly coupled to the fuel supply line upstream of the metering valve. The venturi apparatus is further coupled to the fuel supply line downstream of the metering valve to direct the leakage fuel flow out of the fuel supply line. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael E. Lucas, Fenton, MO US
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20100236049 | Head Retaining Mechanism for a Lacrosse Stick - A mechanism for securing a handle to a head, particularly of a lacrosse stick, comprises a shaft having a wedge portion positioned at a distal end thereof, a binding plate positioned adjacent to said shaft, and a means for moving said wedge portion in a longitudinal direction relative to said binding plate. Longitudinal movement of said wedge portion causes latitudinal movement of said binding plate, thereby binding said handle to said head. Such a mechanism can be used in a method for securing and maintaining secure the joint between a handle and a head, either in a new lacrosse stick or as a retrofit. | 09-23-2010 |
Michael Eugene Lucas, Bluffton, SC US
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20130175395 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A SOUND-DEADENING BODY TO A FUSELAGE OF AN AIRCRAFT - A mounting assembly for mounting a sound-deadening body to a fuselage of an aircraft and a method for attaching a sound-deadening body to a fuselage of an aircraft using the mounting assembly is disclosed herein. In a non-limiting embodiment, the mounting assembly includes, but is not limited to, a retaining member that is configured to engage the sound-deadening body. The mounting assembly further includes an isolating member that is engaged with the retaining member. The isolating member is configured for connection to the fuselage and is further configured to diminish transmission of vibration from the fuselage to and through the retaining member, and therefore to reduce the transmission of sound into the cabin. | 07-11-2013 |
20130205570 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A COMPONENT TO AN INTERNAL PORTION OF AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - A method for attaching a component to an internal portion of an aircraft fuselage is disclosed herein. The method includes mounting a vibration isolator assembly to the internal portion of the aircraft fuselage. The vibration isolator assembly has a protruding engagement portion having a flange. The method further includes defining an opening in a vibration-deadening body. The method further includes positioning the vibration-deadening body over the vibration isolator such that the protruding engagement portion is received within the opening. The method further includes pressing a retaining member onto the protruding engagement portion such that the retaining member engages the flange. The retaining member will retain a portion of the vibration-deadening body below an end of the protruding engagement portion. The method still further includes attaching the component to the protruding engagement portion. | 08-15-2013 |
Michael J. Lucas, Mooresville, NC US
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20110056379 | MULTI-STAGE OIL SEPARATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A CYCLONIC SEPARATION STAGE - A separator for separating a liquid-gas flow into a liquid and a compressed gas includes a housing that defines an inner space and that is adapted to contain the full pressure of the compressed gas. The housing includes a liquid-gas inlet, a liquid outlet, and a gas outlet. A first stage separator is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the inlet. The first stage separator is operable to separate a first portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. A second stage separator includes a swirl vane separator and is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the first stage separator and is operable to separate a second portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. A third stage separator is positioned to receive the liquid-gas flow from the swirl vane separator and is operable to separate a third portion of the liquid from the liquid-gas flow. The first stage separator, the second stage separator, and the third stage separator are completely contained within the housing. | 03-10-2011 |
20130280109 | MODULAR DISCHARGE SILENCER FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED COMPRESSOR - A modular silencer for use on a compressor or blower mounted on a vehicle. The compressor has an intake port and an exhaust port, and the silencer has an inlet port in communication with the exhaust port of the compressor. The silencer includes a silencer housing and a resonator assembly removably positioned inside the housing. In one embodiment, the compressor includes a compressor housing and a power input shaft protruding from the compressor housing adjacent the air exhaust port. The silencer housing preferably includes a concave portion that at least partially receives the power input shaft. The silencer housing can also include a groove on the inner surface, and the resonator assembly can be at least partially positioned in the groove. Preferably, the resonator assembly includes a resonator plate, a plurality of resonator pipes extending through the plate, and a reinforcing flange coupled between at least two of the resonator pipes. | 10-24-2013 |
Michael John Lucas, Mooresville, NC US
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20090218164 | DOUBLE THROAT PULSATION DAMPENER FOR A COMPRESSOR - A method of attenuating fluid dynamic pulsations that propagate through a flow of fluid at a convective velocity of the fluid, the pulsations having an organized vortical structure includes directing the flow to a pulsation dampener inlet having a first area and transitioning the organized vortical structure to a small-scale turbulent structure by squeezing the vorticies by passing the flow of fluid through a passage having a second area that is smaller than the first area, then rapidly expanding the flow of fluid by passing it into a chamber having a third area measured at an inlet of the chamber that is substantially larger than the second area. The method also includes discharging the flow of fluid from the chamber. The flow of fluid includes substantially attenuated fluid dynamic pulsations and acoustic pulsations that travel through the flow of fluid at the speed of sound. | 09-03-2009 |
Michael O. Lucas, Franksville, WI US
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20100231146 | INDUCTION MOTOR TORQUE CONTROL IN A PUMPING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for controlling the speed of a motor driving a load that is electrically connected to a generator driven by an engine, through use of a first control feedback loop configured to control the rotor flux of the motor by controlling the field excitation of the generator, and a second control feedback loop configured to control the speed of the motor by controlling the throttle position of the engine. | 09-16-2010 |
20120091931 | INDUCTION MOTOR TORQUE CONTROL IN A PUMPING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for controlling the speed of a motor driving a load that is electrically connected to a generator driven by an engine, through use of a first control feedback loop configured to control the rotor flux of the motor by controlling the field excitation of the generator, and a second control feedback loop configured to control the speed of the motor by controlling the throttle position of the engine. | 04-19-2012 |
20130043813 | Apparatus for Continued Operation of an Electric Motor During an Interruption in Input Power - An apparatus is provided for controlling operation of an electric motor through use of an additional power storage arrangement connected across the DC busses of a motor drive and controlling the speed of the motor. The additional power storage arrangement includes an additional capacitor arrangement and a rate limiting arrangement in a series circuit relationship with one another. | 02-21-2013 |
Paul D. Lucas, Melrose, MA US
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20110101259 | BUTTERFLY VALVE AND SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME AND METHOD FOR USING SAME FIELD - A butterfly valve comprises: a body including a valve opening; and a flapper rotatably mounted about a rotation axis so as to be movable relative to the valve opening. The flapper is rotatable at least 180° about the rotation axis so that the flapper is movable to at least one fully opened position, at least one fully closed position 90° apart from the fully opened position, and a third position, either fully opened or fully closed, 180° from the other like position. In one embodiment the flapper is rotatable at least 360° about the rotation axis so that the flapper is movable to each of two opened positions 180° apart, and two closed positions 180° apart from each other and 90° and 270° apart from each of the fully opened positions. The valve can be easily calibrated and controlled, and cleaned to extend the useful service life between cleanings. | 05-05-2011 |
20130025786 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING TIME-MULTIPLEXED DEEP REACTIVE-ION ETCHING PROCESSES - An improved gas delivery system and method delivers a sequence of pulses of prescribed amounts of at least two gases to a process chamber of a process tool in accordance with a predetermined recipe of steps of a gas delivery process. The system comprises: a plurality of channels, each including a control valve connected so as to control each pulse of gas flowing through the corresponding channel into the process chamber of the process tool; and an exhaust valve for controlling the pressure within the process chamber, the exhaust valve including a valve controller for controlling the operation of the gas delivery system including the control valves and the exhaust valve in accordance with the predetermined recipe of steps. In one embodiment, the exhaust valve controller is configured to operate in a hybrid feedback mode including both open feedback loop control wherein the exhaust valve is set at a preselected position based on a past learned position for each step of the gas delivery process, and closed feedback loop control of the system for each step of the gas delivery process as a function of the pressure within the process chamber following the open loop control. | 01-31-2013 |
20130189160 | PRESSURE SENSOR - One or more reactive gases are introduced to a capacitance manometer at a particular area or areas between the inner and outer capacitive electrodes so the error-inducing measurement effects of positive and negative bending is neutralized or minimized. Additionally, a guard structure may be used for the electrode structure of the capacitance manometer. The guard structure presents an area that is relatively insensitive to the diffusion of the gas into the diaphragm and the resulting changing surface tension, curvature and deflection, thus providing increased or optimal stability of the zero reading and pressure reading of the manometer. The guard may also provide electrostatic isolation of the electrodes. | 07-25-2013 |
20140209181 | FLUID CONTROL VALVES - A valve assembly comprises: a valve body including a passageway through which a first gas can be transmitted through the valve assembly; a valve flow control element movable relative to the valve body between an opened position wherein flow through the passageway is at a maximum flow, and a closed position wherein flow through the passageway is at a minimum flow, the valve flow control element is shaped so that a control gap is provided between the valve body and valve flow control element through which the first gas can flow, and the dimensions of the control gap vary depending on the position of the valve flow control element relative to the valve body; and a gas injector arrangement for selectively injecting a second gas into the control gap when the valve assembly is used to control the flow of the first gas through the passageway. The injection of the second gas when the valve flow control element is at or near its closed position helps minimize condensate being deposited on the valve flow control element, as well as reduce the closed conductance of the valve. | 07-31-2014 |
20140238103 | PRESSURE SENSOR WITH INTEGRATED HEALTH MONITORING AND COMPENSATION - A pressure sensor may measure gas or liquid pressure. A chamber may have an inlet that receives the gas or liquid. A flexible diaphragm may be within the chamber that has a surface exposed to the gas or liquid after it flows through the inlet. A pressure sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. A pressure-insensitive sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm that are not caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. The pressure-insensitive sensor system may be insensitive to changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. | 08-28-2014 |
Paul Lee Lucas, Gray, TN US
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20090286095 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT CELLULOSE MIXED ESTERS AND THEIR USE AS LOW VISCOSITY BINDERS AND MODIFIERS IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers. | 11-19-2009 |
20100152336 | BASECOAT COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT CELLULOSE MIXED ESTERS - A basecoat composition is provided comprising: a) at least one film-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylic polyols and polyester polyols; b) at least one rheological modifier; c) at least one solvent; d) at least one pigment; e) optionally, at least one microgel; f) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; and g) at least one cellulose mixed ester. A wet-on-wet-on wet process is also provided. The process for coating a substrate comprises: a) applying a primer to said substrate to produce a primed substrate; b) applying a basecoat composition to said primed substrate while said primer is wet to produce a basecoated substrate; and c) applying a clearcoat composition to said basecoated substrate while said basecoat composition is wet and optionally said primer is wet to produce a coated substrate. Coated articles are also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
20110020559 | REFINISH COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT CELLULOSE MIXED ESTERS - A refinish coating composition is provided comprising: a) at least one refinish coating resin; b) at least one solvent; c) at least one pigment; d) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; e) at least one cellulose mixed ester having a weight average molecular weight (M | 01-27-2011 |
20110282049 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT CELLULOSE MIXED ESTERS AND THEIR USE AS LOW VISCOSITY BINDERS AND MODIFIERS IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers. | 11-17-2011 |
Peter Barrett Lucas, Olathe, KS US
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20090138027 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 05-28-2009 |
20120123443 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 05-17-2012 |
20130304088 | DERMATOME WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator. The cutting horn is spaced apart from the body so that the body is restricted from damping vibrational movement of the cutting horn. The dermatome assembly is operable to precisely control the thickness of the cut skin graft and also restrict the cutting horn from overheating. | 11-14-2013 |
Priscilla Lucas, Aurora, CO US
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20090064408 | Baby Washing System & Method of Use Thereof - A new baby washing system & method of use thereof that generally comprises a main baby wash basin, a water pump device, a multitude of primary and secondary hoses, a multitude of hose fastening and retention clips and a multitude of optional hose tip spray attachments which combine to create the new and novel baby washing system disclosed herein which will allow warm water to be distributed onto the body of the baby during the washing process and thereby preventing the baby from becoming cold while also help entertain and occupy the baby during the washing process. | 03-12-2009 |
Richard C. Lucas, Ashland, OR US
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20120255419 | Transposable Capo System and Method - A transposable capo system for a stringed musical instrument includes at least one magnetic capo stud having a string slot adapted to receive a string on the instrument. | 10-11-2012 |
Robert Lucas, Prineville, OR US
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20090069706 | BRAIN PROBE ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED THROUGH A CANULA - A bio-probe having a base and a tip and also including a set of at least four conductors extending longitudinally along the bio-probe, the conductors being coated with dielectric material. Also, at least four of the conductors define a spot where the dielectric material has been removed, thereby defining an electrical contact site. In addition, the bio-probe is less than 2.5 mm thick in its greatest transverse dimension along a longitudinal portion extending from the tip to a point 6 cm proximal of the tip. | 03-12-2009 |
20110218417 | BRAIN PROBE ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED THROUGH A CANULA - A bio-probe having a base and a tip and also including a set of at least four conductors extending longitudinally along the bio-probe, the conductors being coated with dielectric material. Also, at least four of the conductors define a spot where the dielectric material has been removed, thereby defining an electrical contact site. In addition, the bio-probe is less than 2.5 mm thick in its greatest transverse dimension along a longitudinal portion extending from the tip to a point 6 cm proximal of the tip. | 09-08-2011 |
Robert J. Lucas, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20080271342 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR A SHOE SOLE - The present invention relates to a shoe sole including a cushioning element. The shoe sole can include a heel cup or heel rim having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of heel of a foot. Further, the heel part can include a plurality of side walls arranged below the heel cup or rim and at least one tension element that interconnects at least one side wall to another side wall or to the heel cup or rim. The heel cup or rim, the plurality of side walls, and the at least one tension element can be integrally formed as a single piece. | 11-06-2008 |
Rudolf Lucas, Augusta, GA US
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20100317565 | Novel Peptides and Their Use for the Treatment of Edema - The invention relates to novel peptides, which can be used for the production of pharmaceutical compositions. These pharmaceutical compositions can be used for the treatment of edema, in particular pulmonary edema. | 12-16-2010 |
Russell Edward Lucas, Lexington, KY US
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20090080952 | Belt Fuser Assembly Having Feature To Prevent Media Wrapping Of The Fuser Belt - A belt fuser assembly includes a housing, and a fuser belt rotatably mounted to the housing, with the fuser belt having a direction of rotation. A pivot body has a proximal portion pivotably mounted to the housing and has a first elongate member having a first distal end that extends from the proximal portion. The first elongate member has a width extending perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the fuser belt. The first distal end of the first elongate member has a smooth curved surface extending along the width for pressing against the fuser belt during a sheet jam occurring in the housing to prevent a sheet of media from wrapping around the fuser belt. | 03-26-2009 |
20140105618 | Fuser Assembly and Method for Controlling Fuser Operations Based Upon Fuser Component Attributes - A fuser assembly for an electrophotographic imaging device, the fuser assembly including an integrated circuit chip having memory which has stored therein attribute data. The memory provides the attribute data for use in controlling the fuser assembly during fusing operations throughout the life of the fuser assembly. The attribute data includes a table of values corresponding to fusing temperatures for the fuser assembly, the fusing temperatures decreasing throughout the life of the fuser assembly to account for aging or wear of at least one component of the fuser assembly. | 04-17-2014 |
20150086231 | Fuser Assembly with Automatic Media Width Sensing and Thermal Compensation - A fuser assembly for an electrophotographic imaging device includes a heater including a substrate, a resistive trace disposed and running along a length of the substrate for generating heat for fusing toner to a sheet of media when a current is passed therethrough, and at least three conductors for passing current through the resistive trace. The at least three conductors include a first conductor connected to a first end portion of the resistive trace, a second conductor connected to a second end portion of the resistive trace, and a third conductor connected to the resistive trace at a location between the first end portion and the second end portion thereof. A temperature sensor senses a temperature of an edge segment of the substrate. Based upon the temperature sensed, circuitry selects between the first conductor and the third conductor for passing current through the resistive trace. | 03-26-2015 |
Ryan J. Lucas, Atlanta, GA US
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20080216458 | Hybrid electric device - A device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device further includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor receives power via the power control module from the first power source configuration and/or the second power source configuration. | 09-11-2008 |
20080284363 | Hybrid electric cleaning device - A cleaning device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device also includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device also includes a power control module which may be electrically connected with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. Electric current is provided to the motor by the first and/or the second power source configurations. The first power source configuration may be electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration may be electrically connected to a power inverter which may receive AC power and output DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor may be one of a permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motor, a universal motor and an induction motor, the motor receiving power via the power control module from at least one of the first power source configuration and the second power source configuration. | 11-20-2008 |
Scott Lucas, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080300988 | WIRELESS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE WINDOW DISPLAY SYSTEM - The invention of the wireless electronic vehicle window display system employs the latest technology in electronic paper and low power consumption wireless networking devices. One contemplated embodiment of the present invention consists of three main components: A vehicle information portal, an electronic vehicle window display system subscriber, and the electronic paper. The invention is intended to provide an effective method of displaying pricing, vehicle specifications, promotions, and warranties on vehicles at the dealer's lot. The invention removes the time-consuming and costly tasks of updating information on the current paper-based window sticker. | 12-04-2008 |
Scott Lucas, Wichita, KS US
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20090311397 | PROCESS FOR EDIBLE PROTEIN EXTRACTION FROM CORN GERM - A process for extraction of edible protein from corn germ. The process includes providing a defatted corn germ with a fat concentration of less than about 5% by weight, milling the corn germ to a granulation of less than about 100 US mesh at less than 180° F., preparing a slurry from the milled corn germ, extracting a edible protein solution from the slurry, recovering the edible protein by precipitating agents (ethanol, acids), and drying the edible protein. The resulting food is 80% to 90% protein. | 12-17-2009 |
Scott Lucas, Parker, CO US
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20110124068 | RECOVERY OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS FROM DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - This invention is directed to methods for recovery of C3-C6 alcohols from dilute aqueous solutions, such as fermentation broths. Such methods provide improved volumetric productivity for the fermentation and allow recovery of the alcohol. Such methods also allow for reduced energy use in the production and drying of spent fermentation broth due to increased effective concentration of the alcohol product by the simultaneous fermentation and recovery process which increases the quantity of alcohol produced and recovered per quantity of fermentation broth dried. Thus, the invention allows for production and recovery of C3-C6 alcohols at low capital and reduced operating costs. | 05-26-2011 |
20130122561 | RECOVERY OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS FROM DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - This invention is directed to methods for recovery of C3-C6 alcohols from dilute aqueous solutions, such as fermentation broths. Such methods provide improved volumetric productivity for the fermentation and allow recovery of the alcohol. Such methods also allow for reduced energy use in the production and drying of spent fermentation broth due to increased effective concentration of the alcohol product by the simultaneous fermentation and recovery process which increases the quantity of alcohol produced and recovered per quantity of fermentation broth dried. Thus, the invention allows for production and recovery of C3-C6 alcohols at low capital and reduced operating costs. | 05-16-2013 |
Stephen H. Lucas, Foristell, MO US
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20110201699 | Processes For Recovering Waste Heat From Gasification Systems For Converting Municipal Solid Waste Into Ethanol - Facilities and processes for generating ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW) in an economical way via generating a syngas, passing the syngas through a catalytic synthesis reactor, separating fuel grade ethanol, extracting energy at particular strategic points, and recycling undesired byproducts. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201700 | Product Recycle Loops In Process For Converting Municipal Solid Waste Into Ethanol - Facilities and processes for generating ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW) in an economical way via generating a syngas, passing the syngas through a catalytic synthesis reactor, separating fuel grade ethanol, extracting energy at particular strategic points, and recycling undesired byproducts. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201701 | Gas Recycle Loops In Process For Converting Municipal Solid Waste Into Ethanol - Facilities and processes for generating ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW) in an economical way via generating a syngas, passing the syngas through a catalytic synthesis reactor, separating fuel grade ethanol, extracting energy at particular strategic points, and recycling undesired byproducts. | 08-18-2011 |
20140107234 | GAS RECYCLE LOOPS IN PROCESS FOR CONVERTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INTO ETHANOL - Facilities and processes for generating ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW) in an economical way via generating a syngas, passing the syngas through a catalytic synthesis reactor, separating fuel grade ethanol, extracting energy at particular strategic points, and recycling undesired byproducts. | 04-17-2014 |
Steven W. Lucas, Vinton, IA US
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20120098225 | LEANING VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A suspension for a motorized rear wheel driven tricycle which can lean into turns includes a planar central upright frame which is mounted coaxially to the main frame of the tricycle. Upper and lower control arms are hinged to the central upright frame and extend to the left and to the right to connect to wheel bearing knuckles. An inverted rocker member is hinged to the central frame, pivotable about the front and rear ends of the central frame at about the midpoint between the top and bottom of the frame. The rocker member provides connection points for shock absorbers which interconnect the rocker member with each link member of the lower control arm on each side of the central frame. Drive members are supported on the central frame to continuously drive the rear wheels as the tricycle leans into turns. | 04-26-2012 |
Tammy Jane Lucas, Lakewood, CO US
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20120021536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION OF AN INSULATING DIELECTRIC MATERIAL TO PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUBSTRATES - A method and related system are provided for depositing a dielectric material into voids in one or more of the semiconductor material layers of a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate. A first side of the substrate is exposed to a light source such that light is transmitted through the substrate and any voids in the semiconductor material layers on the opposite side of the substrate. The light transmitted through the voids is detected and a printer is registered to the pattern of detected light to print a dielectric material and fill the voids. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024361 | ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER AS A BACK CONTACT IN THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Thin film photovoltaic devices are generally provided. The device can include a transparent conductive oxide layer on a glass substrate, an n-type thin film layer on the transparent conductive layer, and a p-type thin film layer on the n-type layer. The n-type thin film layer and the p-type thin film layer form a p-n junction. An anisotropic conductive layer is applied on the p-type thin film layer, and includes a polymeric binder and a plurality of conductive particles. A metal contact layer can then be positioned on the anisotropic conductive layer. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028409 | METHODS OF FORMING AN ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER AS A BACK CONTACT IN THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Thin film photovoltaic devices are generally provided. The device can include a transparent conductive oxide layer on a glass substrate, an n-type thin film layer on the transparent conductive layer, and a p-type thin film layer on the n-type layer. The n-type thin film layer and the p-type thin film layer form a p-n junction. An anisotropic conductive layer is applied on the p-type thin film layer, and includes a polymeric binder and a plurality of conductive particles. A metal contact layer can then be positioned on the anisotropic conductive layer. | 02-02-2012 |
Timothy S. Lucas, Ashland, VA US
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20090148320 | Fluidic Energy Transfer Devices - A fluid energy transfer device, including a chamber for receiving a fluid, at least a portion of the chamber comprising a movable portion relative to another portion of the chamber, the movable portion being adapted to change the volume of the chamber from a first volume to a second volume by movement of the movable portion. The device further includes an actuator attached to the movable portion, wherein the displacements of the movable portion can be larger than the displacement of the actuator. | 06-11-2009 |
20130230419 | FORCE-EQUALIZATION STATIONARY-COIL ACTUATOR FOR FLUID MOVERS - A fluid mover includes a first dynamic armature attached to a flexible member and a second dynamic armature attached to a second flexible member. The fluid mover also includes a housing and first and second flexible members being attached to the housing so as to form a fluid chamber volume bounded by the housing and first and second flexible members. A stationary current carrying coil positioned between first and second armatures. The current carried by the coil generates a magnetic force acting on the armatures and wherein coil and armatures are positioned and configured so as to ensure that the instantaneous magnetic force experienced by the two armatures will always be identical regardless of the relative positions of the armatures and regardless of the time varying properties of the current. | 09-05-2013 |
Timothy S. Lucas, Richmond, VA US
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20130039787 | ENERGY TRANSFER FLUID DIAPHRAGM AND DEVICE - An energy transfer fluid diaphragm including a diaphragm substrate including cutouts. The cutouts are covered with a sealing layer bonded to the diaphragm substrate. The cutouts are configured to bend thereby allowing displacement of a center portion of the diaphragm. The displacement of the center portion transfers energy to a fluid located adjacent to the diaphragm. | 02-14-2013 |
20140252120 | LOW PROFILE SYNTHETIC JET ACTUATOR EQUIPPED WITH MOVING ARMATURES AND STACKABLE PLATES - A synthetic jet ejector ( | 09-11-2014 |
Timothy S. Lucas, Providence Forge, VA US
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20080304979 | Reaction Drive Energy Transfer Device - A fluid energy transfer device, including a chamber for receiving a fluid, at least a portion of the chamber comprising a movable portion relative to another portion of the chamber, the movable portion being adapted to change the volume of the chamber from a first volume to a second volume by movement of the movable portion. The device further includes a bender actuator attached to the movable portion, wherein the bender actuator is at least one of (i) connected directly to the movable portion and (ii) linked to the movable portion, to form a bender-movable portion assembly, wherein the bender is effectively not connected and effectively not linked to any other component of the device other than the movable portion, and wherein the bender-movable portion assembly is adapted to move substantially only due to oscillation of the bender at a drive frequency. | 12-11-2008 |
20130183154 | CANTILEVER FAN - A cantilever fan including a cantilever blade that is clamped at one end. The fan includes an actuator that applies a periodic force to the blade resulting in periodic deflections of the blade. | 07-18-2013 |
Tommie Lucas, Beaverton, OR US
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20110237168 | BLADE SHARPENING SYSTEM - A knife sharpening system includes a substantially planar bed defining a first plane, a support base rigidly coupled to the bed and defining a second plane lying at a selected angle with respect to the first plane, first and second end rails are rigidly coupled to respective ends of the bed and extend outward therefrom. A reference surface is provided on an end of the second end rail, defining a plane that lies parallel to the second plane. A bench stone is received on the bed, and supported thereby so that a surface of the bench stone is parallel to the bed, and lies at the selected angle, relative to the second plane. Apertures formed in the first and second end rails form a cradle configured to receive a sharpening steel, and support the sharpening steel at the selected angle, relative to the second plane. | 09-29-2011 |
William Caleb Lucas, Decatur, AL US
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20120086794 | CONTACTLESS FINGERPRINT ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING - A contactless fingerprint acquisition and processing method, includes detecting and acquiring an object image, converting the object image into a fingerprint image and at least one of identifying and verifying the fingerprint image. | 04-12-2012 |