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Archibald Doty, Portland, OR US
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20150036053 | DECREASING POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OUTPUT SIGNAL BASED ON PERSISTENCE OF PERCEPTION CHARACTERISTICS - A system for decreasing output power required to produce an output signal based on persistence of perception characteristics. The system includes a circuit configured to receive a perception signal at an input. The circuit is also configured to output a portion of the input perception signal when the circuit is receiving power output a zero amplitude signal when the circuit is not receiving power. The system also includes a switch configured to provide power to the circuit for a first interval of time and cut power to the circuit for a second interval of time contiguous to the first interval of time. | 02-05-2015 |
Archibald Doty, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140098975 | INCREASING PERCEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH USING PERSISTENCE OF HEARING CHARACTERISTICS - One example embodiment increases perceived signal strength of a sound signal based on persistence of hearing. When the ear perceives a signal it takes a finite length of time to process it. During that time period the ear does not recognize input and is, in effect, “Turned Off”. In accordance with one aspect of the technology, these periods of “unheard” audio input are utilized so that they supplement the information which the ear sends to the brain. An exemplary system includes a switch, configured to route the audio alternatively to two signal paths—one which includes a delay circuit that delays that audio by an amount equal to the ear's persistence of hearing interval. The system also includes a signal combiner configured to combine outputs from the two signal paths, so as to provide the brain with a signal that it will perceive as being twice as loud as the original. | 04-10-2014 |
20150015791 | INCREASING PERCEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH - Perceived strength of signals conveying images or sound to the brain can be increased based on persistence of vision or persistence of hearing. For example, when the eye or ear perceives a signal it takes a finite time to process it and send it to the brain. During that time the eye or ear does not recognize input and is, in effect, “turned off”. These periods of “unused” input are utilized to increase the intensity of the signal that the brain perceives. An exemplary system includes a switch, configured to route a signal alternatively to two paths—one of which includes a delay circuit that delays that signal by an amount equal to the persistence of vision or persistence of hearing interval. The exemplary system also includes a combiner that combines output from the two paths, so as to provide the brain with a signal that it will perceive as being twice as intense as the original. | 01-15-2015 |
Arthur Doty, Round Rock, TX US
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20130061723 | PIPE FLANGE SPREADING TOOL - A pipe flange spreading tool is disclosed. The pipe flange spreading tool includes a pair of wedges and a retainer strap. Each of the wedges has a through-hole and a tapered end. The tapered end is configured to be forced between two pipe flanges of a pipeline to separate the pipe flanges of the pipeline. The retainer strap connects the pair of wedges via the through-holes. The retainer strap includes a first and second end loops configured to be looped around a first and second secured locations of the pipeline, respectively, in order to retain the pair of wedges with respect to the pipeline during operation. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062583 | PIPE FLANGE SPREADING TOOL - A pipe flange spreading tool is disclosed. The pipe flange spreading tool includes a pair of wedges and a retainer strap. Each of the wedges has a tapered end, and the tapered end is configured to be forced between two pipe flanges of a pipeline to separate the pipe flanges of the pipeline. The retainer strap connects the pair of wedges. The retainer strap is configured to be looped around the pipeline to retain the pair of wedges with respect to the pipeline during operation. | 03-14-2013 |
20140033456 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING BLEEDER VALVES - An apparatus for cleaning bleeder valves is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rigid casing and a flexible casing rotatably connected to the rigid casing. The flexible casing is adapted to provide fluid-tight coupling of the flexible casing to a bleeder valve. Within the flexible casing, a flexible shaft is rotatably mounted and extended from one end of the flexible casing to a position outwardly of an opposite end of the flexible casing. Connected to the flexible shaft is a drill bit adapted for engagement to breakdown sediments. The drill bit includes a tip, a first and second flutes. The first and second flutes are extended longitudinally along the length of the drill bit, and are relatively straight. The first flute includes a first cutting edge, and the second flute includes a second cutting edge. Also connected to the rigid casing is a valve adapted for selective venting of an interior of the rigid casing. | 02-06-2014 |
Brian D. Doty, St. Peters, MO US
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20080317675 | Low Osmolar X-Ray Contrast Media Formulations - The present invention generally relates to nonionic x-ray contrast media formulations, radiological compositions containing such agents and methods for x-ray visualization utilizing such compositions. The invention especially relates to injectable radiological compositions for x-ray visualization comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and a mixture of a monomer, being a triiodo-substituted benzene nucleus, and a dimer, being two linked triiodo-substituted benzene nuclei, such that the mixture demonstrates favorable properties. | 12-25-2008 |
20100055040 | Optical Imaging Contrast Agents - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the selective identification of damaged sites in the gastrointestinal tract. More particularly, the compositions comprise a phosphated and/or sulfated saccharide, such as sucralfate, containing one or more optical molecules. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian Dean Doty, Saint Charles, MO US
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20140113970 | DISPENSING SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for controlled dispensing of topical analgesics contained in a metered dispensing system. The systems and method are useful for treating signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. The method includes depressing a hand pump to dispense a dose of a topical pain reliever in a viscous solution from the hand pump, wherein the hand pump is configured to dispense the dose within a tolerance specified by a corresponding label approved by a government regulatory agency; and spreading the topical solution on skin. | 04-24-2014 |
Brian M. Doty, Round Rock, TX US
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20110047472 | System and Method for a Remote Console Preview of a Server - A device and a method for a remote console preview of a remote server are disclosed. A preview image corresponding to a remote console image of the remote server is displayed. The preview image is updated at a predetermined time interval. A first selection of the preview image is received, and a remote console session of the remote server is initiated in response to receiving the first selection of the preview image. | 02-24-2011 |
20130159870 | System and Method for a Remote Console Preview of a Server - A device and a method for a remote console preview of a remote server are disclosed. A preview image corresponding to a remote console image of the remote server is displayed. The preview image is updated at a predetermined time interval. A first selection of the preview image is received, and a remote console session of the remote server is initiated in response to receiving the first selection of the preview image. | 06-20-2013 |
Charles Doty, Sugar Land, TX US
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20080213732 | System and Method for Calculating a Projectile Impact Coordinates - A training system and method to calculate actual coordinates of a projectile impact at one or more screens has been disclosed. A projectile is launched at a screen. One or more targets are projected onto the screen. A calibrated sensor is directed at the screen surface. The sensor continually captures thermal images of a screen surface. The sensor comprises software to detect and isolate thermal images of the projectile impacting the screen. These impact images are transmitted to a computer connected to the sensor. A computer comprises software to calculate the actual impact coordinates relative to a projected target. The calculated coordinates are digitally sent to feedback devices for display purposes. The system further comprises virtual training scenarios that are triggered upon notification of actual impact coordinates. These training scenarios simulate real life situations. | 09-04-2008 |
Douglas A. Doty, Madison, IN US
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20140199118 | VEHICLE TIRE DEFLATION DEVICE - A vehicle tire deflation device includes a housing structure, a core structure, a plurality of spikes, a first end cap and a second end cap. The housing structure includes a first end and a second end. The core structure resides within the housing structure. The plurality of spikes is maintained by the core structure and positioned in a predetermined orientation. The predetermined orientation positions the spikes to penetrate a tire when a vehicle travels over the vehicle tire deflation device. Each end cap selectively attaches to the respective ends of the housing structure. Each end cap defines an opening and comprises an outer wall. Each of the openings communicates with the interior of the device so as to permit air to pass from the interior to the exterior of the device. Methods of using a vehicle tire deflation device are also described. | 07-17-2014 |
Eric Hapaki Doty, Chandler, AZ US
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20110238512 | Method and Apparatus for Showroom Sales - A method and system is provided for making store sales at a location remote from a sales counter in the store. A mobile computer device is used as a point-of-sale device to scan a product bar code identifier, to display product information associated with the product identifier, to input a quantity of items to be purchased by a customer and to select a payment type for purchasing the items. The device can communicate wirelessly with a database of product, inventory, sales and customer information and can automatically select the type of wireless connection to use. The device includes a card reader to read information from a payment card and a PIN entry pad for entering a PIN when the payment card has a debit capability. The device includes a PIN pad test program to determine whether the PIN entry pad is defective. | 09-29-2011 |
F. David Doty, Columbia, SC US
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20100026302 | NMR CryoMAS probe for high-field wide-bore magnets - All critical circuit components, including the sample coils, are located along with the spinner assembly in a region that may be evacuated to high vacuum for thermal insulation and high-voltage operation. A hermetically sealed spinner assembly simultaneously satisfies the requirements of hermeticity, low total emissivity, rf compatibility, spinning performance, magnetic compatibility, and high filling factor by utilizing metal construction except for the central region near the rf sample coils. Hence, it is possible to maintain high vacuum in the region external to the MAS spinner assembly even over a broad range of bearing and drive gas temperatures. A bundle of optical fibers is provided for tachometry for spin rates up to 60 kHz. The use of alumina disc capacitors allows the noise contributions from the most critical capacitors to be reduced to a minor fraction of the total and simplifies high voltage operation. | 02-04-2010 |
20100276119 | Compact, high-effectiveness, gas-to-gas compound recuperator with liquid intermediary - A liquid-loop compound recuperator is disclosed for high-ε heat exchange between a first shell-side fluid stream and a second shell-side fluid stream of similar thermal capacity rates (W/K). The compound recuperator is comprised of at least two fluid-to-liquid (FL) recuperator modules for transfer of heat from a shell-side fluid, usually a gas, to an intermediary tube-side heat transfer liquid (HTL). Each FL module includes a plurality of thermally isolated, serially connected, adjacent exchanger cores inside a pressure vessel. The cores are rows of finned tubes for cross-flow transfer of heat, and they are arranged in series to effectively achieve counterflow exchange between the HTL and the shell-side stream. The HTL may be water, an organic liquid, a molten alloy, or a molten salt. | 11-04-2010 |
20100280135 | Hydrocarbon and alcohol fuels from variable, renewable energy at very high efficiency - A Renewable Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (RFTS) process produces hydrocarbons and alcohol fuels from wind energy, waste CO2 and water. The process includes (A) electrolyzing water to generate hydrogen and oxygen, (B) generating syngas in a reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reactor, (C) driving the RWGS reaction to the right by condensing water from the RWGS products and separating CO using a CuAlCl4-aromatic complexing method, (D) using a compressor with variable stator nozzles, (E) carrying out the FTS reactions in a high-temperature multi-tubular reactor, (F) separating the FTS products using high-pressure fractional condensation, (G) separating CO2 from product streams for recycling through the RWGS reactor, and (H) using control methods to maintain temperatures of the reactors, electrolyzer, and condensers at optima that are functions of the flow rate. The RFTS process may also include heat engines, a refrigeration cycle utilizing compressed oxygen, and a dual-source organic Rankine cycle. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300093 | High-temperature dual-source organic Rankine cycle with gas separations - In a dual-source organic Rankine cycle (DORC), the condensed and slightly sub-cooled working fluid at near ambient temperature (˜300 K) and at low-side pressure (0.1 to 0.7 MPa) is ( | 12-02-2010 |
20110305623 | Hydrocarbon and alcohol fuels from variable, renewable energy at very high efficiency - A Renewable Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (RFTS) process is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons and alcohol fuels from wind energy, waste CO | 12-15-2011 |
20120012293 | Compact, high-effectiveness, gas-to-gas compound recuperator with liquid intermediary - A liquid-loop compound recuperator is disclosed for high-ε heat exchange between a first shell-side fluid stream and a second shell-side fluid stream of similar thermal capacity rates (W/K). The compound recuperator is comprised of at least two fluid-to-liquid (FL) recuperator modules for transfer of heat from a shell-side fluid, usually a gas, to an intermediary tube-side heat transfer liquid (HTL). Each FL module includes a plurality of thermally isolated, serially connected, adjacent exchanger cores inside a pressure vessel. The cores are rows of finned tubes for cross-flow transfer of heat, and they are arranged in series to effectively achieve counterflow exchange between the HTL and the shell-side stream. The HTL may be water, an organic liquid, a molten alloy, or a molten salt. Alumina-dispersion-strengthened-metal fins, superalloy tubes, and a lead-bismuth-tin alloy HTL may be used for high temperatures. Cumene may be used as the HTL in cryogenic applications. | 01-19-2012 |
20130034478 | Hydrocarbon and alcohol fuels from variable, renewable energy at very high efficiency - A Renewable Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (RFTS) process is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons and alcohol fuels from wind energy, waste CO | 02-07-2013 |
20140216080 | Stabilizing control of a saturated cold gas stream - An improved method of supplying pressurized cold gas consistently of predominately N | 08-07-2014 |
Heath A. Doty, Webster Groves, MO US
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20120261288 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A device capable of retaining a portable electronic component includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface and a handle coupled to the rear surface of the frame, wherein the handle is movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions with respect to the rear surface of the frame along an axis of rotation that is horizontally offset from a vertical centerline of the frame. The rear surface of the frame may include a recessed handle receiving well having a depth capable of housing a portion of the handle in its retracted position. The handle may have a depth dimension approximately equal to the handle receiving well of the rear surface of the frame such that the handle in its retracted position is generally flush with the rear surface of the frame. | 10-18-2012 |
20130292270 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING A PORTABLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT - A device capable of retaining a portable electronic component includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface and a handle coupled to the rear surface of the frame, wherein the handle is movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions with respect to the rear surface of the frame along an axis of rotation that is horizontally offset from a vertical centerline of the frame. The rear surface of the frame may include a recessed handle receiving well having a depth capable of housing a portion of the handle in its retracted position. The handle may have a depth dimension approximately equal to the handle receiving well of the rear surface of the frame such that the handle in its retracted position is generally flush with the rear surface of the frame. | 11-07-2013 |
Heath A. Doty, St Louis, MO US
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20120106142 | LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A lighting assembly is provided including a support member configured to engage an object that is to be illuminated. A solar cell is rotatably joined to the support member. A lighting member is powered by the solar cell. The lighting member is rotatably joined to the support member to position a light provided in the lighting member. | 05-03-2012 |
20120155067 | SOLAR ASSEMBLY HAVING REMOVABLE SOLAR PANEL - A solar assembly includes a base and at least one LED coupled to the base. An illumination panel having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end is coupled to the base. The illumination panel extends from the base between the first end and the second. The illumination panel reflects light emitted from the at least one LED. A solar panel receptacle is positioned at the second end of the illumination panel. A solar panel housing is removably attached to the solar panel receptacle. The solar panel housing has a solar panel to power the at least one LED. | 06-21-2012 |
Herbert W. Doty, Amherst, NH US
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20090252643 | METAL TREATMENT TO ELIMINATE HOT TEAR DEFECTS IN LOW SILICON ALUMINUM ALLOYS - An aluminum alloy and a method of casting. At least one of zirconium, scandium, a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of metal carbides, aluminides and borides, and rare earth elements are added to the alloy while in the molten state such that upon solidification, the cast alloy exhibits improved hot tear resistance. In a particular form, the nucleating agent may be titanium diboride for grain refining. Other agents that can be used for grain refining include scandium, zirconium, silicon, silver and one or more rare earth elements. In the case of rare earth elements, mischmetal may be used as a precursor. Combinations of titanium diboride and at least one other agent are especially effective in reducing the incidence of hot tearing in products cast from the modified aluminum alloy. | 10-08-2009 |
20090301617 | SEQUENTIAL AGING OF ALUMINUM SILICON CASTING ALLOYS - Aluminum castings having increased elongation and tensile strength are obtained by sequential aging a solutionized casting followed by rapid heating to nucleation temperature followed by rapid cooling, then reheating to precipitate growth temperature. | 12-10-2009 |
20100101691 | DIRECT QUENCH HEAT TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOY CASTINGS - A heat treatment method for the direct quench of aluminum alloy castings is presented. An aluminum alloy casting can be heated to the solutionizing temperature. The temperature can be maintained for a period of time sufficient to dissolve the hardening elements into the aluminum solid solution and affect any morphological changes to non-soluble phases, such as speriodization of the eutectic silicon phase. After solutionizing, the aluminum alloy casting can be quenched. The aluminum alloy casting can be rapidly cooled from the solutionizing temperature directly to the aging temperature, eliminating the room temperature hold of a conventional process. Thereby, the process can reduce process steps and equipment, can improve throughput, and can eliminate some waste heat. Further, the process can reduce residual stress and can provide a potential to form new precipitates. Direct quench can also be used with the sequential aging of aluminum casting alloys. | 04-29-2010 |
20120227699 | LINERLESS ENGINE - A linerless engine includes a casting defining a bore having an inner surface and a central longitudinal axis. The casting is formed from a castable aluminum-silicon alloy including silicon particles present a range of from about 11 to about 12.5 parts by weight. The inner surface has a surface variation defined by at least some of the silicon particles protruding toward the axis for from about 0.6 to about 1.5 microns. The linerless engine includes a piston slideably disposed within the bore and configured for translating along the axis, wherein the piston is formed from an aluminum alloy and includes a body having a skirt portion coated with a first coating, and at least one ring encircling and in contact with the body. The ring is coated with a diamond-like coating that is free from degradation when in contact with the at least some of the silicon particles. | 09-13-2012 |
Herbert W. Doty, Fenton, MI US
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20150213164 | PRODUCT DESIGN RELIABILITY WITH CONSIDERATION OF MATERIAL PROPERTY CHANGES DURING SERVICE - A method of computationally determining material property changes for a cast aluminum alloy component. Accuracy of the determination is achieved by taking into consideration material property changes over the projected service life of the component. In one form, the method includes accepting time-dependent temperature data and using that data in conjunction with one or more constitutive relationships to quantify the impact of various temperature regimes or conditions on the properties of heat-treatable components and alloys. Finite element nodal analyses may be used as part of the method to map the calculated material properties on a nodal basis, while a viscoplastic model may be used to determine precipitation hardening and softening effects as a way to simulate the time and temperature dependencies of the material. The combined approach may be used to determine the material properties over the expected service life of a cast component made from such material. | 07-30-2015 |
James K. Doty, Us-Alpharetta, GA US
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20080241562 | Impact-Modified Polyamide Film - Films made from impact-modified polyamide. | 10-02-2008 |
James K. Doty, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090280282 | MULTILAYER POLYMER STRUCTURE - Multilayer structure comprising at least one couple (L | 11-12-2009 |
20100314793 | METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYAMIDE HOLLOW BODY - Method for making a hollow body comprising, as sole layer(s), at least one layer L1 consisting of a polyamide composition comprising an aromatic polyamide and an impact modifier, said method comprising extruding the polyamide composition through a die. | 12-16-2010 |
20110028650 | METHOD FOR MAKING A POLYAMIDE FILM - Method for making a film comprising, as sole layer(s), at least one layer L1 consisting of a polyamide composition comprising an aromatic polyamide and an impact modifier, said method comprising extruding the polyamide composition into the film. | 02-03-2011 |
20140193596 | MULTILAYER POLYMER STRUCTURE - Multilayer polymer structure comprising at least one couple of adjacent layers (L1-L2), characterized in that: | 07-10-2014 |
John Richard Doty, Murray, UT US
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20140142565 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLING DEVICES FOR MAPPING AND/OR ABLATING - Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures. | 05-22-2014 |
John Richard Doty, Sandy, UT US
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20090124847 | COMBINED ENDOCARDIAL AND EPICARDIAL MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ABLATION DEVICE - A device for automatically aligning bipolar electrodes on opposing sides of operative tissue is provided for performing minimally invasive RF ablation. The device includes complementary magnetic electrode assemblies, each having a permanent magnet mechanically coupled to and electrically insulated from an electrical conductor. When positioned on opposing sides of tissue such as an atrial wall, the complementary assemblies automatically align their respective electrical conductors through mutual magnetic attraction to complete an electrical circuit. Each electrical conductor may provide an alignable elongated transmitting element adjacent to a magnetic coupling surface to allow for ablation of linear segments of tissue. Each electrode assembly includes mechanical linkage for coupling to an intracorporeal positioning device and a wire receiving terminal for connection to an external generator. | 05-14-2009 |
20120239021 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLING DEVICES FOR MAPPING AND/OR ABLATING - Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures. | 09-20-2012 |
Keith L. Doty, Gainesville, FL US
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20100070033 | Dynamic Six-Degrees-Of-Freedom Intervertebral Spinal Disc Prosthesis - The subject invention provides a modular six-degrees-of-freedom spatial mechanism for spinal disc prosthesis, with up to three rotational and up to three translational degrees-of-freedom within the entire workspace of a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU). The prosthetic disc mechanism consists of up to three independent cylindrical joints, each joint providing one linear and one rotational degree of freedom. The superior and inferior vertebral plates of the device anchor to the superior and inferior vertebrae of an FSU and the device maintains an inseparable mechanical linkage between those vertebrae for all normal motions and positions of the FSU. The device utilizes resilient spring elements, components that self-adjust in position and orientation, in conjunction with a fiber reinforced boot and toroidal belt, as well as a unique hydraulic damping system to accommodate dynamic and static forces and sudden shocks on the FSU. The device can adjust to maintain the appropriate, but changing, intervertebral spacing during normal FSU motion. Scaling, conjoined with cushioned, joint-limit stops, allows the device to realize almost any nominal spinal articulation, from the cervical to lumbar regions. | 03-18-2010 |
20100324688 | INTERVERTEBRAL SPINAL DISC PROSTHESIS - The subject invention provides a modular six-degrees-of-freedom spatial mechanism for spinal disc prosthesis, with three rotational and three translational degrees-of-freedom. The prosthesis anchors to the superior and inferior vertebrae of an FSU and maintains mechanical linkage between those vertebrae for all normal motions and positions of the FSU. The prosthetic disc uses a novel, multi-curvate “ball-and-socket” joint with joint limits on all three rotational axes integrated into the design. A planar joint can further provide two, orthogonal linear degrees of freedom. Resilient spring elements, self-adjusting, in position and orientation, in conjunction with a double-layered, fiber and ring reinforced boot and toroidal belt, and a unique hydraulic damping system using dual segmented-walls can accommodate dynamic and static forces and sudden shocks on the FSU. | 12-23-2010 |
20110160859 | DYNAMIC SIX-DEGREES-OF-FREEDOM INTERVERTEBRAL SPINAL DISC PROSTHESIS - The subject invention provides a modular six-degrees-of-freedom spatial mechanism for spinal disc prosthesis, with up to three rotational and up to three translational degrees-of-freedom within the entire workspace of a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU). The prosthetic disc mechanism consists of up to three independent cylindrical joints, each joint providing one linear and one rotational degree of freedom. The superior and inferior vertebral plates of the device anchor to the superior and inferior vertebrae of an FSU and the device maintains an inseparable mechanical linkage between those vertebrae for all normal motions and positions of the FSU. The device utilizes resilient spring elements, components that self-adjust in position and orientation, in conjunction with a fiber reinforced boot and toroidal belt, as well as a unique hydraulic damping system to accommodate dynamic and static forces and sudden shocks on the FSU. The device can adjust to maintain the appropriate, but changing, intervertebral spacing during normal FSU motion. Scaling, conjoined with cushioned, joint-limit stops, allows the device to realize almost any nominal spinal articulation, from the cervical to lumbar regions. | 06-30-2011 |
20140012382 | SHOCK ABSORBING, TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROSTHETIC - Devices for implantation within a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU) that can provide up to six independent degrees of freedom from a neutral position are provided. Such devices can comprise two endplates, a nucleus, a sled, and an optional, elastic boot attached to the endplates and enclosing the contents of the device, namely, the nucleus. The sled on one end of the nucleus can be moveably attached to one of the endplates and a spherical cap affixed to the opposite end of the nucleus can be operably engaged with the other endplate. The endplates can provide outer surface features that allow fusion of the plates to the superior and inferior vertebrae of a FSU and can prevent expulsion of the device immediately after implanting. The nucleus can have compliant elements or can be rigid. It can comprise a tripartite construction of three elements of possibly different materials that can be fitted together, or it can be a single unified element or can be a material with graded mechanical moduli axially and radially. The endplates and nucleus can maintain connection through the sled and the extension of the central core. Additionally, one or more specialized rotational joint stops can be utilized to provide profile-closure of the spherical joint between the top endplate and the spherical cap. | 01-09-2014 |
20150173911 | SHOCK ABSORBING, TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROSTHETIC - Devices for implantation within a Functional Spinal Unit (FSU) that can provide up to six independent degrees of freedom from a neutral position are provided. Such devices can comprise two endplates, a nucleus, a sled, and an optional, elastic boot attached to the endplates and enclosing the contents of the device, namely, the nucleus. The sled on one end of the nucleus can be moveably attached to one of the endplates and a spherical cap affixed to the opposite end of the nucleus can be operably engaged with the other endplate. The endplates can provide outer surface features that allow fusion of the plates to the superior and inferior vertebrae of a FSU and can prevent expulsion of the device immediately after implanting. The nucleus can have compliant elements or can be rigid. It can comprise a tripartite construction of three elements of possibly different materials that can be fitted together, or it can be a single unified element or can be a material with graded mechanical moduli axially and radially. The endplates and nucleus can maintain connection through the sled and the extension of the central core. Additionally, one or more specialized rotational joint stops can be utilized to provide profile-closure of the spherical joint between the top endplate and the spherical cap. | 06-25-2015 |
20150223949 | SHOCK ABSORBING, TOTAL DISC REPLACEMENT PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A hybrid mechanical device comprising rigid-body joints, such as rotational and planar joints, and one or more continuum joints that operate based on constitutive properties of materials, such as, for example, flexure, extension and compression. Embodiments include a tripartite nucleus comprising a cap, core, and sled. The cap is rotatably connected to a first end plate and the sled is rotationally and translationally connected to a second end plate. The joint surfaces between the nucleus and end plates of the device provide up to six degrees of freedom. The constitutive properties of the core can further provide a “continuum” joint to complete the hybrid mechanical motion producing structure. In certain embodiments, the cap, core and sled comprise the same or substantially the same material. But, in other embodiments, the cap, core and sled comprise different materials. | 08-13-2015 |
Marie L. Doty, Gilbert, AZ US
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20100080871 | CAKE KIT - Disclosed is a cake kit for preparing and decorating a cake. The cake kit includes a cake pan of a predetermined shape, at least one edible decorative item and an instruction means. The cake pan is adapted to enable preparation of a cake therewithin. The at least one edible decorative item is used for decorating the cake. The instruction means provides guidelines for preparing and decorating the cake. In another aspect of the present invention, disclosed is a cake kit. The cake kit includes a cake having a predetermined shape, at least one edible decorative item and an instruction means. The at least one edible decorative item is used for decorating the cake. The instruction means provides guidelines for decorating the cake. | 04-01-2010 |
Mark Doty, Grayslake, IL US
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20150226480 | Optimization of Nucleation and Crystallization for Lyophilization Using Gap Freezing - This application discloses devices, articles, and methods useful for producing lyophilized cakes of solutes. The devices and articles provide for a method of freezing liquid solutions of the solute by the top and the bottom of the solution simultaneously and at approximately the same rate. The as frozen solution can then provide a lyophilized cake of the solutes with large and uniform pores. | 08-13-2015 |
Mark C. Doty, Stuarts Draft, VA US
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20130125570 | HIGH CAPACITY CHILLER COMPRESSOR - A high efficiency, low maintenance single stage or multi-stage centrifugal compressor assembly for large cooling installations. A cooling system provides direct, two-phase cooling of the rotor by combining gas refrigerant from the evaporator section with liquid refrigerant from the condenser section to affect a liquid/vapor refrigerant mixture. Cooling of the stator with liquid refrigerant may be provided by a similar technique. A noise suppression system is provided by injecting liquid refrigerant spray at points between the impeller and the condenser section. The liquid refrigerant may be sourced from high pressure liquid refrigerant from the condenser section. | 05-23-2013 |
Mark J. Doty, Grayslake, IL US
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20100086611 | Method for Treating Infectious Organisms Normally Considered to be Resistant to an Antimicrobial Drug - The present invention relates to compositions of submicron- to micron-size particles of antimicrobial agents. More particularly the invention relates to a composition of an antimicrobial agent that renders the agent potent against organisms normally considered to be resistant to the agent. The composition comprises an aqueous suspension of submicron- to micron-size particles containing the agent coated with at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: ionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, biologically derived surfactants, and amino acids and their derivatives. The particles have a volume-weighted mean particle size of less than 5 μm as measured by laser diffractometry. | 04-08-2010 |
20120192448 | OPTIMIZATION OF NUCLEATION AND CRYSTALLIZATION FOR LYOPHILIZATION USING GAP FREEZING - This application discloses devices, articles, and methods useful for producing lyophilized cakes of solutes. The devices and articles provide for a method of freezing liquid solutions of the solute by the top and the bottom of the solution simultaneously and at approximately the same rate. The as frozen solution can then provide a lyophilized cake of the solutes with large and uniform pores. | 08-02-2012 |
20140212495 | NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS OF TUBULIN INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising nano- and micro-particulate formulations of poorly water soluble tubulin inhibitors of the indole chemical class, preferably N-substituted indol-3-glyoxyamides, and more preferably N-(Pyridin-4-yl)-[1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-indol-3-yl]glyoxylic acid amide (D-24851), also known as “Indibulin,” and methods of making and using such compositions for the treatment of anti-tumor agent resistant cancers and other diseases. | 07-31-2014 |
20150184935 | OPTIMIZATION OF NUCLEATION AND CRYSTALLIZATION FOR LYOPHILIZATION USING GAP FREEZING - This application discloses devices, articles, and methods useful for producing lyophilized cakes of solutes. The devices and articles provide for a method of freezing liquid solutions of the solute by the top and the bottom of the solution simultaneously and at approximately the same rate. The as frozen solution can then provide a lyophilized cake of the solutes with large and uniform pores. | 07-02-2015 |
Matthew Doty, Newark, DE US
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20150162476 | SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENT PHOTON UPCONVERSION - Described herein are materials and systems for efficient upconversion of photons. The materials may be disposed in a system comprising two semiconductor materials with an interface therebetween, the interface comprising a valence and/or conduction band offset between the semiconducting materials of about −0.5 eV to about 0.5 eV, including 0, wherein one of the semiconductor materials is a material with discrete energy states and the other is a material with a graded composition and/or controlled band gap. The system can upconvert photons by: a) controlling energy levels of discrete energy states of a semiconducting material in a system to direct tunneling and exciton separation; b) controlling a compositional profile of another semiconducting material in the system to funnel charges away from an upconversion region and into a recombination zone; and c) utilizing the discrete energy states of the semiconducting material in the system to inhibit phonon relaxation. | 06-11-2015 |
Richard L. Doty, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110253800 | Digital Odor Generator - A digital odor generator includes a housing and a cylindrically shaped odor chamber carried by the housing and including a plurality of separate odor compartments isolated from each other. A porous hollow cylinder, made of plastic or some other porous material, with an odorant therein is located in each of the odor compartments. A nozzle in the form of a truncated cone is operatively connected to the odor chamber. The nozzle includes an outer face having an enlarged central opening and a plurality of smaller openings surrounding the central opening; the number of smaller openings being equal to the number of odor compartments. The outer face of the nozzle is arranged so that a person can position his or her nose near the openings. Each of the smaller openings is associated with a different one of the odor compartments and is isolated from the others and from the central opening so that the odor from only one odor compartment can be emitted through only one of the smaller openings. A fan within the housing is adapted to pass fresh air through the central opening. And an air pressure source selectively forces one or more of the odorants through their respective odor compartments and out of the nozzle. | 10-20-2011 |
Robert H. Doty, Richfield, OH US
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20080276941 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING AND/OR SCAVENGING GAS IN THE NOSE/MOUTH AREA OF A PATIENT - Apparatus for delivering and scavenging anesthesia gas for a patient. A lower elongate piece forming a nose cannula for delivering gas, is removably secured generally parallel and immediately adjacent to an upper elongate piece for scavenging gas. The upper piece extends over a lower portion of the patient's nose, and has a plurality of openings disposed on a lower surface thereof, directed downward towards the patient's mouth. Both ends of the lower and upper pieces are provided with barbs for receiving corresponding supply and exhaust hoses at one end. Barbs at the other end are sealed by an end cap. A strap secures the apparatus on the patient's head. Thus the apparatus can be advantageously used with hoses on only one side of the face, thereby allowing the user to work with minimal obstruction on the opposite side of the face. | 11-13-2008 |
Scott B. Doty, Philadelphia, PA US
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20080276941 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING AND/OR SCAVENGING GAS IN THE NOSE/MOUTH AREA OF A PATIENT - Apparatus for delivering and scavenging anesthesia gas for a patient. A lower elongate piece forming a nose cannula for delivering gas, is removably secured generally parallel and immediately adjacent to an upper elongate piece for scavenging gas. The upper piece extends over a lower portion of the patient's nose, and has a plurality of openings disposed on a lower surface thereof, directed downward towards the patient's mouth. Both ends of the lower and upper pieces are provided with barbs for receiving corresponding supply and exhaust hoses at one end. Barbs at the other end are sealed by an end cap. A strap secures the apparatus on the patient's head. Thus the apparatus can be advantageously used with hoses on only one side of the face, thereby allowing the user to work with minimal obstruction on the opposite side of the face. | 11-13-2008 |
Stewart Curtis Doty, Okeana, OH US
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20090149367 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A GRANULAR DETERGENT COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED SOLUBILITY - The present invention relates to a substrate composition comprising from about 20 wt % to about 60 wt % of a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible polymer and from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a water-soluble inorganic salt. The substrate composition of the present invention has a median particle size of from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers and comprises less than about 10 wt % of water-insoluble material. | 06-11-2009 |
William James Doty, Crown Point, IN US
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20140183001 | ROLLER CLEANER - A cleaning device is provided for removing debris from rotating conveyor rollers, and includes a housing constructed and arranged for insertion between two adjacent rotating rollers, the housing having a first set of cleaning wheels at a first housing end associated with a first of the conveyor rollers, and a second set of cleaning wheels located on an opposite end of the housing and associated with a second of the conveyor rollers. At least one of the cleaning wheels is reciprocable relative to the housing between a retracted position permitting insertion of the housing between the rollers, and a extended position extending the reciprocating wheel towards the adjacent roller for limiting lateral movement of the housing between the rollers. Upon movement of the housing between the rollers in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rollers, the cleaning wheels operationally engage and remove residue collected on the rollers. | 07-03-2014 |