Kidd, US
Allan H. Kidd, Shinglehouse, PA US
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20130327725 | Enhanced In-Line Rotary Separator - Apparatus and methods for separating a fluid, with the apparatus including a rotatable drum having an inner drum wall and an outer drum wall disposed around the inner drum wall to define a separation passage therebetween. The apparatus also includes radial separator blades that are curved in a circumferential direction and are disposed in the separation passage of the drum, the radial separator blades extending radially at least partially between the inner drum wall and the outer drum wall. The apparatus further includes a first circumferential separator blade that is curved in a radial direction and is disposed in the separation passage of the drum, the first circumferential separator blade extending at least partially around the inner drum wall. The apparatus also includes a housing disposed around the drum and configured to receive a higher-density component of the fluid separated in the separation passage. | 12-12-2013 |
Brian Kidd, Frisco, TX US
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20100158716 | PRECISION PUMP WITH MULTIPLE HEADS - A pump for one or more different process fluids is provided including a pumping chamber having a process fluid inlet and outlet coupled to a process fluid valve on each pumping chamber for selectively preventing and allowing flow of process fluid through the pumping chamber. An actuation mechanism for pumping actuating fluid to actuating fluid chambers is provided that is in communication with the actuating fluid chambers to permit flow into each actuating fluid chamber of incompressible actuating fluid. A diaphragm separates each pumping chamber from an associated actuating fluid chamber for separating process fluid from actuating fluid. The actuation mechanism is removable by a quick disconnect that provides for disconnection of the activation mechanism without affecting process fluid. Operation of the actuation mechanism to displace actuating fluid causes actuating fluid to flow only into each actuating fluid chamber having an opened process fluid valve, resulting in pumping. | 06-24-2010 |
20130129529 | PRECISION PUMP WITH MULTIPLE HEADS - A pump for one or more different process fluids is provided including a pumping chamber having a process fluid inlet and outlet coupled to a process fluid valve on each pumping chamber for selectively preventing and allowing flow of process fluid through the pumping chamber. An actuation mechanism for pumping actuating fluid to actuating fluid chambers is provided that is in communication with the actuating fluid chambers to permit flow into each actuating fluid chamber of incompressible actuating fluid. A diaphragm separates each pumping chamber from an associated actuating fluid chamber for separating process fluid from actuating fluid. The actuation mechanism is removable by a quick disconnect that provides for disconnection of the activation mechanism without affecting process fluid. Operation of the actuation mechanism to displace actuating fluid causes actuating fluid to flow only into each actuating fluid chamber having an opened process fluid valve, resulting in pumping. | 05-23-2013 |
20130309105 | PRECISION PUMP WITH MULTIPLE HEADS - A pump for one or more different process fluids is provided including a pumping chamber having a process fluid inlet and outlet coupled to a process fluid valve on each pumping chamber for selectively preventing and allowing flow of process fluid through the pumping chamber. An actuation mechanism for pumping actuating fluid to actuating fluid chambers is provided that is in communication with the actuating fluid chambers to permit flow into each actuating fluid chamber of incompressible actuating fluid. A diaphragm separates each pumping chamber from an associated actuating fluid chamber for separating process fluid from actuating fluid. The actuation mechanism is removable by a quick disconnect that provides for disconnection of the activation mechanism without affecting process fluid. Operation of the actuation mechanism to displace actuating fluid causes actuating fluid to flow only into each actuating fluid chamber having an opened process fluid valve, resulting in pumping. | 11-21-2013 |
Brian Kidd, St. Louis, MO US
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20090105645 | APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING AND/OR ADVANCING AN ELONGATE DEVICE - An apparatus for selectively advancing and/or rotating an elongate device, includes a carrier mounted for rotation about a primary axis and a pair of opposed rollers on the carrier adapted to receive and engage an elongate device between them, and drive the device in a direction along the primary axis. A drive mechanism for driving at least one of the pair of opposed rollers, the drive mechanism comprising a first gear pivotally mounted about a first axis perpendicular to the primary axis, a second gear engaging the first gear, rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the primary axis. A first input for selectively rotating the second gear in first or second directions to advance or retract an elongate device engaged by the pair of opposed rollers. A second input for selectively rotating the carrier in first and second directions to rotate an elongate device engaged by the pair of opposed rollers. The operation of the second input alone simultaneously rotating and advancing or retracting the elongate device, and the coordinated operation of the first and second inputs allowing rotation of the elongate device without advancement or retraction of the elongate device. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian L. Kidd, St. Louis, MO US
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20100298845 | REMOTE MANIPULATOR DEVICE - A system for operating a catheter having a distal end adapted to be navigated in the body, and a proximal end having a handle with a translatable control and a rotatable control for acting on the distal end of the device includes a support for receiving and engaging the handle of the catheter; a translation mechanism for advancing and retracting the support to advance and retract a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a rotation mechanism for rotating the support to rotate a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a translation operator for engaging the translatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the translatable control to act on the distal end of the device; and a rotation operator for engaging the rotatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the rotatable control to act on the distal end of the device. | 11-25-2010 |
20110130718 | Remote Manipulator Device - A system for operating a catheter having a distal end adapted to be navigated in the body, and a proximal end having a handle with a translatable control and a rotatable control for acting on the distal end of the device includes a support for receiving and engaging the handle of the catheter; a translation mechanism for advancing and retracting the support to advance and retract a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a rotation mechanism for rotating the support to rotate a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a translation operator for engaging the translatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the translatable control to act on the distal end of the device; and a rotation operator for engaging the rotatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the rotatable control to act on the distal end of the device. | 06-02-2011 |
Bruns Daniel Kidd, Limington, ME US
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20090013835 | Tool to Crimp Non-Metallic Tubing Onto Fittings - A low-cost crimping tool is provided for crimping non-metallic tubing such as PEX tubing connections. The tool includes two primary pieces which fit together forming an integral pivot without being pinned together about which the tool may be closed with pliers to form a secure tubing connection. | 01-15-2009 |
20110061221 | TOOL TO CRIMP NON-METALLIC TUBING ONTO FITTINGS - A low-cost crimping tool is provided for crimping non-metallic tubing such as PEX tubing connections. The tool includes two primary pieces which fit together forming an integral pivot without being pinned together about which the tool may be closed with pliers to form a secure tubing connection. | 03-17-2011 |
20120291245 | TOOL TO CRIMP NON-METALLIC TUBING ONTO FITTINGS - A low-cost crimping tool is provided for crimping non-metallic tubing such as PEX tubing connections. The tool includes two primary pieces which fit together forming an integral pivot without being pinned together about which the tool may be closed with pliers to form a secure tubing connection. | 11-22-2012 |
20140271009 | Crimp Ring Removal Tool - A crimp ring removal tool for removing crimp rings from flexible tubing such as PEX. The tool is made from material of suitable hardness and comprises a collar block having at least one bore and ring slot pair to accommodate the dimensions of a flexible plumbing connection and a guide path to direct the operative portion of a common auxiliary cutting tool. The collar block is first secured in place against a plumbing connection with a clamping device such as locking pliers before the cutting tool is directed to interact with the crimp ring to be removed. Damage to the underlying plumbing fitting is spared or minimized because cutting is halted when penetration of the crimp ring is observed or halted by a stop. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Kidd, New York, NY US
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20100155265 | Locking Device for Securing Articles for Display - A locking device is provided and operable to retain an article intended for display and handling in a designated area. In particular, the locking device is formed with an adjustable fastening loop, which can assume an extended position to receive a free end or a portion of the article, and a retracted position to secure the article in the fastening loop. The fastening loop can be adjusted between the extended position and the retracted position, so that the locking device is adapted to receive and secure articles of various sizes. The locking device is preferably mounted to a fixture, such as a display table or counter via a tether cable. When the cable is mounted to the fixture, the locking device is capable of retaining an article in the designated area and preventing the article from being removed from the designated area. For example, the locking device can secure a sample item to a designated area, such as a display counter in a retail store. | 06-24-2010 |
David Kidd, Portland, OR US
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20150051749 | CO-LOCATION ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for managing an electrical distribution system in a facility is disclosed. In one aspect, the method may include receiving at a computer system from a monitoring system data related to actual energy use of components of the electrical distribution system, receiving at the computer system a request for a modification to the electrical distribution system, using the computer system, providing a revised electrical distribution system design based on the request and the data related to actual energy use using a system optimization function for the electrical distribution system, modifying the electrical distribution system in accordance with the revised electrical distribution system design to provide a modified electrical distribution system in the facility, and receiving at the computer system from the monitoring system data related to actual energy use of components of the modified electrical distribution system. | 02-19-2015 |
David Kidd, Oakton, VA US
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20100315218 | Inclement Condition Speedometer - A system for communicating to a motor vehicle operator the maximum safe speed at which the vehicle can be operated. The system includes receiver(s), sensor(s), processor(s) and dashboard display(s). The receiver(s) detects a legal speed limit. Sensor(s) detects environmental conditions surrounding the motor vehicle. The processor(s): receive data from the receiver(s) and sensor(s); calculates a maximum safe speed; and calculates a safe speed range based on the maximum safe speed and the legal speed limit. The dashboard display alerts the driver if the maximum safe speed is less than the legal speed limit, and displays the safe speed range if the maximum safe speed is less than the legal speed limit. | 12-16-2010 |
Douglas M. Kidd, Swartz Creek, MI US
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20100148550 | AUDIO HEADREST FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SEAT OF A VEHICLE - An audio headrest attaches to a seat back of a seat assembly in a vehicle. The audio headrest is removably attached to the seat back of the seat assembly and supports a user's head when the user is seated on the seat while supplying audio to the user of the vehicle. The audio headrest includes at least one speaker, a receiver, and an attachment mechanism to attach to the seat back of the seat assembly. The speaker projects audio to the user. The receiver receives a signal from a source, such as a DVD player, a radio, etc. The attachment mechanism attaches the audio headrest to the seat in the vehicle. | 06-17-2010 |
Geoffrey L. Kidd, Germantown, MD US
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20110097709 | Method for modifying a nucleic acid - Disclosed are methods for increasing the rate at which a nucleic acid can be translated by modifying the polynucleotide such that the rate at which the polynucleotide is translated is altered. Also disclosed are methods for modulating the translation of an mRNA by adding a nucleic acid that increases translation of the mRNA | 04-28-2011 |
H. Allan Kidd, Shinglehouse, PA US
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20110017307 | COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SEPARATOR AND EJECTOR PUMP - A fluid processing device for processing a multiphase fluid stream including a mixture of at least a gas and a liquid is disclosed. The fluid processing device may include at least one separator configured to separate the fluid stream into a liquid portion and a gaseous portion and deposit the liquid portion into a liquid reservoir. The gaseous portion may be directed to a compressor configured to pressurize and discharge a pressurized gas into a fluid discharge line. A portion of the pressurized gas may be further pressurized and directed to at least one ejector pump fluidly coupled to the liquid reservoir and configured to draw in liquid and discharge pressurized liquid into the fluid discharge line. | 01-27-2011 |
20110277456 | HYDRAULICALLY-POWERED COMPRESSOR - Apparatus and method for processing a process fluid at a remote location, with the apparatus including a pump located at a first location and configured to provide a pressurized working fluid. The apparatus also includes an umbilical coupled to the pump such that the umbilical receives the pressurized working fluid from the pump and transports the pressurized working fluid therefrom. The apparatus further includes a hydraulic turbine disposed at the remote location and coupled to the umbilical such that the hydraulic turbine receives the pressurized working fluid from the umbilical. The apparatus additionally includes one or more shaft energy conversion devices operatively coupled to the hydraulic turbine and disposed at the remote location. | 11-17-2011 |
20120005996 | MULTISTAGE SEPARATION SYSTEM - A “bolt on” static separator is disclosed for use in conjunction with a rotating separator to handle higher liquid volumes that are not able to be effectively separated by the rotating separator alone. The static separator may be positioned upstream of the rotating separator, generally right in front of the rotating separator, i.e., immediately ahead of the inlet to the rotating separator and generally attached directly to the front end of the rotary separator. The static separator may include a significant change in flow path direction that is sufficient to cause coarse fluid separation. The output of the static separator is in communication with the input of the rotating separator. Additionally, the drain of the static separator is in communication with the drain of the rotating separator and is at the same pressure. | 01-12-2012 |
20120036853 | Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage Process - A compressed air energy storage system including a compressor adapted to receive a process gas and output a compressed process gas. A heat transfer unit may be coupled to the compressor and adapted to receive the compressed process gas and a heat transfer medium and to output a cooled process gas and a heated heat transfer medium. A compressed gas storage unit may be coupled to the heat transfer unit and adapted to receive and store the cooled process gas. A waste heat recovery unit may be coupled to the heat transfer unit and adapted to receive the heated heat transfer medium. | 02-16-2012 |
20130333566 | RADIAL VANE PACK FOR ROTARY SEPARATORS - Apparatus and methods for separating a fluid, with the apparatus including an inner drum wall disposed around and coupled to a shaft. The apparatus also includes an outer drum wall disposed around the inner drum wall, the outer drum wall being configured to rotate to separate a higher-density component of the fluid from a lower-density component of the fluid. The apparatus further includes a first radial vane disposed between the inner drum wall and the outer drum wall and having first contours configured to turn the fluid in at least one of a radially-inward direction and a radially-outward direction. The apparatus also includes a housing at least partially surrounding the outer drum wall and configured to receive the high-density component of the fluid therefrom. | 12-19-2013 |
H. Allan Kidd, Vero Beach, FL US
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20130004104 | Whirl Inhibiting Coast-Down Bearing for Magnetic Bearing Systems - A coast-down bearing and method for a magnetic bearing system is provided. The bearing includes first, second, and third rings disposed around a shaft. The first, second, and third rings each have an inner diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the shaft and provide a running clearance therebetween. The first, second, and third rings are eccentrically positioned with respect to each other to form a pocket for receiving the shaft during a drop, radial shock, or both. | 01-03-2013 |
20140053517 | MULTISTAGE SEPARATION SYSTEM - A multistage separation system is provided. The multistage separation system may include a rotary shaft configured to drive a compressor. A rotating separation system may be coupled with the rotary shaft and may have an outlet in fluid communication with an inlet of the compressor. A static separation system may be coupled with a front end portion of the rotating separation system. The static separation system may include an axial inlet configured to receive a fluid and a static separation curve fluidly coupled with and disposed radially outward of the axial inlet. The static separation curve may include an outlet fluidly coupled with an inlet of the rotating separation system. | 02-27-2014 |
20140154102 | CIRCULATING DIELECTRIC OIL COOLING SYSTEM FOR CANNED BEARINGS AND CANNED ELECTRONICS - A cooling system for a rotating machine, such as a centrifugal compressor. Specifically, the cooling system may be configured to cool radial and axial magnetic bearings in the rotating machine and the bearing control system that controls said bearings. The cooling system includes canned magnetic radial bearings on each end of the rotor and a canned bearing control system. The canned bearings and canned bearing control system may be filled with a dielectric cooling fluid and in fluid communication with each other via sealed conduits. Accordingly, the radial magnetic bearings and the bearing control system may be entirely immersed in the dielectric cooling fluid to regulate heat generation. An axial magnetic bearing may also be canned and fluidly coupled to the cooling system to immerse the axial magnetic bearing in the dielectric cooling fluid. | 06-05-2014 |
20140205223 | SEGMENTED COAST-DOWN BEARING FOR MAGNETIC BEARING SYSTEMS - Coast-down bearing apparatus and methods are provided. The coast-down bearing includes a plurality of segments each having a radius of curvature substantially equal to an outer radius of a shaft and spaced radially therefrom to define a clearance, with the plurality of segments being configured to receive the shaft when a magnetic bearing drops the shaft. The coast-down bearing also includes a plurality of slots disposed between adjacent ones of the plurality of segments. | 07-24-2014 |
20150192172 | COAST DOWN BUSHING FOR MAGNETIC BEARING SYSTEMS - A coast down bushing having a plurality of grooves formed in the inner radial surface thereof. Each groove is filled with a lubricating insert or plug to reduce the contact friction between a rotating shaft and the bushing during coast down or during a rotor shock event or excursion. | 07-09-2015 |
H. Allan Kidd, Singlehouse, PA US
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20130210598 | Multiple Modular In-Line Rotary Separator Bundle - Apparatus and methods for separating a higher-density component from a lower-density component of a mixed flow, with the apparatus including a pressurized casing with a plurality of rotary separators disposed in parallel therein. The casing includes a fluid entrance assembly, a fluid outlet assembly, and a drain. The rotary separators each include an inlet fluidly coupled with the inlet of the fluid entrance assembly, a discharge in communication with the fluid outlet assembly, and an outlet passage in communication with the drain. | 08-15-2013 |
20130298764 | COMBINATION OF EXPANSION AND COOLING TO ENHANCE SEPARATION - A method and system for expanding, separating, and compressing a multi-phase fluid. An expander receives and expands the multi-phase fluid to generate a lower-pressure fluid which can more efficiently be separated in a separator. Expanding the fluid also drives a main shaft adapted to drive at least the separator and a compressor coupled thereto. The separator receives the lower-pressure fluid, separates any higher-density components from the lower-density components disposed therein, and provides a substantially dry gas to the compressor to be re-compressed and discharged from the system. | 11-14-2013 |
Harry Allan Kidd, Shinglehouse, PA US
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20100108167 | SUPERSONIC EJECTOR PACKAGE - Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a supersonic ejector assembly. The assembly may include a housing manufactured from a solid piece of material, a first ejector assembly positioned in a first bore formed in the housing and secured therein by a first input side flange positioned over an input end of the first bore and an output side flange positioned over an output end of the first bore, and a second ejector assembly positioned in a second bore formed in the housing and secured therein by a second input side flange positioned over an input end of the second bore, the second bore terminating into the first bore proximate a suction input of the first ejector assembly. | 05-06-2010 |
Harry Allan Kidd, Vero Beach, FL US
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20150104290 | SUPERSONIC COMPRESSOR WITH SEPARATOR - A fluid processing device may include a rotatable shaft, a driver configured to drive the rotatable shaft, a separator installed on the rotatable shaft, and a supersonic compressor fluidly communicating with the separator. | 04-16-2015 |
H. Keith Kidd, Christiansburg, VA US
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20100278637 | Ceiling Fan with Variable Blade Pitch and Variable Speed Control - A fan comprises a hub, fan blades, and inserts. The hub comprises outwardly extending mounting tabs that lie along a common horizontal plane. The fan blades are hollow, such that each mounting tab is inserted in the hollow interior of a corresponding fan blade. Each insert is positioned in the hollow interior of each fan blade, between each mounting tab of the hub and the interior surface of the corresponding fan blade. Each insert is configured to position and maintain the chord line of each corresponding fan blade at an oblique angle relative to the horizontal plane of the hub. A kit may include several insert sets to choose from to provide adjustable angle of attack. A fan control system includes a dimmer switch and a control module, which allows the dimmer switch to be used to infinitely adjust the speed of a fan motor within a range. | 11-04-2010 |
20150023802 | Ceiling Fan with Variable Blade Pitch and Variable Speed Control - A fan comprises a hub, fan blades, and inserts. The hub comprises outwardly extending mounting tabs that lie along a common horizontal plane. The fan blades are hollow, such that each mounting tab is inserted in the hollow interior of a corresponding fan blade. Each insert is positioned in the hollow interior of each fan blade, between each mounting tab of the hub and the interior surface of the corresponding fan blade. Each insert is configured to position and maintain the chord line of each corresponding fan blade at an oblique angle relative to the horizontal plane of the hub. A kit may include several insert sets to choose from to provide adjustable angle of attack. A fan control system includes a dimmer switch and a control module, which allows the dimmer switch to be used to infinitely adjust the speed of a fan motor within a range. | 01-22-2015 |
Howard Keith Kidd, Christiansburg, VA US
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20110308629 | Vacuum Valve Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide a vacuum valve apparatus and method to provide a vacuum to equipment. The vacuum valve can include an air port tube, a vacuum port tube, a motor, and a control arm coupled to the vacuum port tube and the motor. The motor can cause the control arm to move in an arc in order to flex the vacuum port tube and selectively create the vacuum and vent the vacuum provided to the equipment. | 12-22-2011 |
James Leigh Kidd, Joplin, MO US
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20140014023 | VEHICLE FLAG POLE ASSEMBLY - A flag pole assembly for use with a vehicle having a trailer hitch, the flag pole assembly comprising a horizontal member having oppositely disposed first and distal ends, wherein the horizontal member includes a first hole in the first end to attach the horizontal member to the hitch of a vehicle and the horizontal member is at least thirty inches long, a vertical member coupled to the distal end of the horizontal member and the vertical member extends upward, and at least one attachment link is affixed to the vertical member for attaching a first ornament. | 01-16-2014 |
Jerry D Kidd, Granbury, TX US
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20100058986 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLASMA PLATING - An exemplary system and method for plasma plating are disclosed. The system may comprise a vacuum chamber, a filament positioned within the vacuum chamber and operable to receive a depositant, and a depositant positioned at the filament. The system may also comprise a platform positioned within the vacuum chamber, a substrate positioned at the platform, a DC power supply generating a DC signal, a radio frequency transmitter generating a radio frequency signal, an electrically conductive path that electrically couples the DC signal and the radio frequency signal to the substrate, and a filament power control electrically coupled to the filament and generating a current through the filament at an amplitude to generate heat in the filament to melt the depositant. | 03-11-2010 |
John D. Kidd, Newport, MN US
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20140106938 | Climbing Walls - An example climbing wall includes: a frame; a plurality of climbing panels connected to the frame; and a plurality of holds, each of the plurality of holds connected to at least one of the plurality of climbing panels with a t-nut, the t-nut including: a flange in contact with the at least one plurality of climbing panels, and a plurality of splines embedded within the at least one climbing panels. | 04-17-2014 |
John W. Kidd, Pittsford, NY US
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20110005875 | Pneumatic brake system with safe drainage circuit and method of operating the same - A pneumatic brake system for a motor vehicle includes a compressed air system including a plurality of compressed air reservoirs containing compressed air. A service brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged by application of the compressed air from the compressed air system. A parking brake system in fluid communication with the compressed air system is operably engaged upon the engagement of a spring brake component. A compressed air release system is coupled to the compressed air system and the parking brake system. The compressed air release system is configured to receive a command and in response to the command drain compressed air from the compressed air system if the parking brake system is engaged. | 01-13-2011 |
Joseph Kidd, Hudson, MA US
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20120110529 | CLOCK DOMAIN CROSSING BUFFER - Techniques are disclosed relating to detecting and minimizing timing problems created by clock domain crossing (CDC) in integrated circuits. In various embodiments, one or more timing parameters are associated with a path that crosses between clock domains in an integrated circuit, where the one or more timing parameters specify a propagation delay for the path. In one embodiment, the timing parameters may be distributed to different design stages using a configuration file. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with an RTL model to simulate propagation of a data signal along the path. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with a netlist to create a physical design for the integrated circuit, where the physical design includes a representation of the path that has the specified propagation delay. | 05-03-2012 |
20140062555 | PROPAGATION SIMULATION BUFFER - Techniques are disclosed relating to detecting and minimizing timing problems created by clock domain crossing (CDC) in integrated circuits. In various embodiments, one or more timing parameters are associated with a path that crosses between clock domains in an integrated circuit, where the one or more timing parameters specify a propagation delay for the path. In one embodiment, the timing parameters may be distributed to different design stages using a configuration file. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with an RTL model to simulate propagation of a data signal along the path. In some embodiments, the one or more parameters may be used in conjunction with a netlist to create a physical design for the integrated circuit, where the physical design includes a representation of the path that has the specified propagation delay. | 03-06-2014 |
Joseph E. Kidd, Hudson, MA US
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20120126871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ALTERNATING SERVICE MODES OF AN SOI PROCESS CIRCUIT - A method and apparatus of alternating service modes of a silicon on insulator (SOI) process circuit includes determining whether the SOI process circuit is in a first or second service mode. A first clock or a second clock is selected for transmission along a buswire of the SOI process circuit based upon the determination. A receiving device of the signal is notified whether the SOI process circuit is operating in the first service mode or the second service mode. | 05-24-2012 |
20120154011 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHASE SELECTION ACCELERATION - A method and apparatus for generating a clock that can be switched in phase within a reduced interval of dead time are disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
Julian A Kidd, Park Forest, IL US
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20140265760 | MOBILE RESEARCH LABORATORY - A mobile research laboratory case comprising a door, a body, a plurality wheels on the bottom of the body, a collapsible handle coupled to the body; a tablet storage area housed inside the body; wherein the table storage area comprises a plurality of individual compartments; the individual compartments further comprising a USB port and a slot; a locking device, a wireless broadband router and a rechargeable battery, both housed inside the body. | 09-18-2014 |
Julie A. Kidd, North Ogden, UT US
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20120060676 | MULTILAYER BACKING MATERIALS FOR COMPOSITE ARMOR - A multilayer backing composite for armor plate systems. One embodiment provides a ceramic layer and a bonded multilayer backing layer bonded to the ceramic layer. The backing layer can be formed from at least two layers each of alternating elastomeric interstitial layers and UHMWPE layers having an areal density in the range of about 125 to 400 g/m | 03-15-2012 |
20140000802 | MULTILAYER BACKING MATERIALS FOR COMPOSITE ARMOR | 01-02-2014 |
Justin D. Kidd, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20150263597 | MAGNETIC GEAR SYSTEM - A magnetic gear system for use anywhere gears are required. The magnetic gear system incorporating magnetic gears including at least one end plate and at least one axle coupled to the at least one end plate. A plurality of magnet holders are also coupled to the at least one end plate. At least one magnet is contained in each of the plurality of magnet holders. Wherein the at least one magnet comprises two opposite polarities and the plurality of magnet holders are coupled to the at least one end plate with the at least one magnet having at least one polarity adjacent a similar polarity of another of the at least one magnets. | 09-17-2015 |
Kevin Kidd, Tampa, FL US
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20140114815 | System And Method For Managing And Using A Third Party Subsidy Account - Systems and methods for using a third party subsidy account are disclosed. A method may include (1) using a computer processor, enrolling a subsidy recipient in a subsidy program; (2) using the computer processor, funding a subsidy account for the subsidy recipient with subsidy funds having a first subsidy expiration; (3) using the computer processor, de-funding the subsidy account at the subsidy expiration; and (4) using the computer processor, funding the subsidy account with subsidy funds having a second subsidy expiration. The method may further include (5) using the computer processor, monitoring a use of the subsidy funds; and (6) using the computer processor, providing a notification regarding the subsidy funds to the subsidy recipient. The notification may include a balance of the subsidy funds, an expiration for the subsidy funds, etc. The notification may be a text-based notification, a graphical notification, an audible notification, etc. | 04-24-2014 |
La Creis Renee Kidd, Louisville, KY US
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20120220467 | Genetic Determinants of Prostate Cancer Risk - Described are methods of determining if a subject has a genetic predisposition to developing prostate cancer (PCa). | 08-30-2012 |
20130116139 | INNATE IMMUNITY MARKERS OF CANCER - This invention relates generally to methods of determing if a subject has a genetic predisposition to cancer, e.g., prostate cancer and breast cancer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130323734 | Genetic Determinants of Prostate Cancer Risk - Described are methods of determining if a subject has a genetic predisposition to developing prostate cancer (PCa), e.g., an American or Caribbean subject of African descent and of reducing their risk. | 12-05-2013 |
20140221226 | GENETIC DETERMINANTS OF PROSTATE AND BREAST CANCER RISK - Described are methods of determining if a subject has a genetic predisposition to developing prostate cancer (PCa) or aggressive PCa, or to developing breast cancer (BrCa). | 08-07-2014 |
Larry D. Kidd, Ooltewah, TN US
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20140102201 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING BOILER TUBE COLD SIDE CRACKING AND ARTICLE FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a scanning device for performing ultrasonic nondestructive testing of a tube, comprising a housing; the housing having bottom surface that is concavely curved with cavities to accommodate a waveguide assembly and an encoder assembly; where the waveguide assembly comprises a waveguide and a probe that are in communication with one another; the waveguide having at least one surface that is contoured to match an outer surface of the tube; where the waveguide facilitates the transmission of ultrasonic signals into the tube generated by the probe; and where the encoder assembly comprises a spring loaded wheel that contacts the tube; and where the encoder assembly provides a signal indicative of a location of the probe relative to a position on the tube as the scanning device is moved in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the tube. | 04-17-2014 |
Mark Kidd, New Haven, CT US
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20150148339 | GASTRIN ANTAGONISTS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS - The provided embodiments are based in some aspects on the demonstration herein of a role for gastrin in regulating the aging gut-ovary axis and effects of targeting gastrin activity in reversing gastrin-mediated bone loss. Provided are methods, compositions and agents, including gastrin antagonists, for treatment, amelioration, and prevention of bone diseases and conditions. Methods for treating a bone disease or condition associated with hypergastrinemia in a subject in need thereof may comprise administering to the subject at least one dose of a therapeutically effective amount of a gastrin receptor-targeting agent, thereby treating the bone disease or condition associated with hypergastrinemia. | 05-28-2015 |
Melissa Drechsel Kidd, Muskego, WI US
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20100308963 | System and Method for Motor Drive Control Pad and Drive Terminals - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable frequency drive system and a method of controlling a pump driven by a motor with the pump in fluid communication with a fluid system. The drive system and method can provide one or more of the following: a sleep mode, pipe break detection, a line fill mode, an automatic start mode, dry run protection, an electromagnetic interference filter compatible with a ground fault circuit interrupter, two-wire and three-wire and three-phase motor compatibility, a simple start-up process, automatic password protection, a pump out mode, digital input/output terminals, and removable input and output power terminal blocks. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310382 | Method of Controlling a Pump and Motor - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable frequency drive system and a method of controlling a pump driven by a motor with the pump in fluid communication with a fluid system. The drive system and method can provide one or more of the following: a sleep mode, pipe break detection, a line fill mode, an automatic start mode, dry run protection, an electromagnetic interference filter compatible with a ground fault circuit interrupter, two-wire and three-wire and three-phase motor compatibility, a simple start-up process, automatic password protection, a pump out mode, digital input/output terminals, and removable input and output power terminal blocks. | 12-09-2010 |
20100312398 | Safety System and Method for Pump and Motor - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable frequency drive system and a method of controlling a pump driven by a motor with the pump in fluid communication with a fluid system. The drive system and method can provide one or more of the following: a sleep mode, pipe break detection, a line fill mode, an automatic start mode, dry run protection, an electromagnetic interference filter compatible with a ground fault circuit interrupter, two-wire and three-wire and three-phase motor compatibility, a simple start-up process, automatic password protection, a pump out mode, digital input/output terminals, and removable input and output power terminal blocks. | 12-09-2010 |
20120025748 | METHOD FOR STARTING A SINGLE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR - The invention relates to a method ( | 02-02-2012 |
20140030115 | System and Method for Motor Drive Control Pad and Drive Terminals - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable frequency drive system and a method of controlling a pump driven by a motor with the pump in fluid communication with a fluid system. The drive system and method can provide one or more of the following: a sleep mode, pipe break detection, a line fill mode, an automatic start mode, dry run protection, an electromagnetic interference filter compatible with a ground fault circuit interrupter, two-wire and three-wire and three-phase motor compatibility, a simple start-up process, automatic password protection, a pump out mode, digital input/output terminals, and removable input and output power terminal blocks. | 01-30-2014 |
20140042955 | Safety System and Method for Pump and Motor - Embodiments of the invention provide a variable frequency drive system and a method of controlling a pump driven by a motor with the pump in fluid communication with a fluid system. The drive system and method can provide one or more of the following: a sleep mode, pipe break detection, a line fill mode, an automatic start mode, dry run protection, an electromagnetic interference filter compatible with a ground fault circuit interrupter, two-wire and three-wire and three-phase motor compatibility, a simple start-up process, automatic password protection, a pump out mode, digital input/output terminals, and removable input and output power terminal blocks. | 02-13-2014 |
Michael A. Kidd, Northwood, OH US
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20100122600 | SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY WITH AXIALLY OFFSET NOISE AND VIBRATION DAMPER - A shift lever assembly for a manual transmission includes a hollow shift lever having a shift knob provided thereon. A noise and vibration damper includes a hollow housing that is connected to the hollow shift lever, and a damper assembly is provided within the hollow housing of the noise and vibration damper. The damper assembly is adapted to be connected to a control member of a manually operable transmission. A line extends from the shift knob provided on the hollow shift lever and through the interior of the hollow shift lever. The line is adapted to control the operation of the manually operable transmission. | 05-20-2010 |
Michael Lee Kidd, Gardnerville, NV US
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20100082272 | USB VIBRATION DATA ACQUISITION - A system for collecting and analyzing vibration data is provided. The system includes: at least one sensor for sensing vibrations and producing an electrical signal corresponding to the sensed vibrations; a Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication device for receiving the electrical signal corresponding to the sensed vibrations from the at least one sensor and conditioning and sampling the electrical signal to produce a conditioned signal; and a data collector for receiving the conditioned signal and storing the conditioned signal in a data storage device. | 04-01-2010 |
20130061066 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS - A communication system includes a host device and a peripheral device. The host device includes a data terminal and a power terminal. A data conductor extends between the host device and the peripheral device. The data conductor is configured to channel data between the data terminal and the peripheral device. A power conductor extends between the host device and the peripheral device. The power conductor is configured to channel power between the power terminal and the peripheral device. A zener diode couples the data conductor to the power conductor. The zener diode is configured to control a voltage channeled between the host device and the peripheral device while data is channeled through the data conductor at a desired speed that is greater than a predetermined threshold. | 03-07-2013 |
20140081593 | MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITOR, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A ROTATING DEVICE - A monitoring system for use in monitoring operation of a rotating device includes a first monitor including a first processor. The first monitor is configured to receive a phase reference signal from a rotation sensor, wherein the phase reference signal is indicative of a phase of rotation of the rotating device, generate a timestamp indicative of a time at which the phase reference signal was received, and generate a synchronization message including the timestamp and an indication that the phase reference signal was received. The monitoring system also includes a second monitor operatively coupled to the first monitor and comprising a second processor. The second monitor is configured to receive the synchronization message from the first monitor and synchronously sample at least one measurement based on the synchronization message. | 03-20-2014 |
Nelson Kidd, Camas, WA US
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20140093078 | DYNAMIC LOSS PROTECTION - A method comprises determining a number of radio sources within a region proximate an electronic device and adjusting one or more loss prevention policies based on the number of radio sources within the region proximate the electronic device. Other embodiments may be described. | 04-03-2014 |
Nelson F. Kidd, Camas, WA US
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20100229099 | Remote Audio - Various embodiments for remote presentation of an interface of a computing device, such as a PC, are described herein. In particular, in various illustrated embodiments, a local device such as a Digital Media Adapter (DMA), mobile device, cellular telephone, etc. may be used to receive input from a remote control, where the local device provides human perceptible feedback, such as a sound, visual response, etc., responsive to use of the remote control. In some embodiments, the local device may contain a memory or cache for locally storing particular feedback data for human perceptible feedback. In various embodiments, a communication protocol is provided for storing, triggering, deleting, etc. feedback data in the memory or cache. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 09-09-2010 |
20130005324 | REMOTE AUDIO - Various embodiments for remote presentation of an interface of a computing device, such as a PC, are described herein. In particular, in various illustrated embodiments, a local device such as a Digital Media Adapter (DMA), mobile device, cellular telephone, etc. may be used to receive input from a remote control, where the local device provides human perceptible feedback, such as a sound, visual response, etc., responsive to use of the remote control. In some embodiments, the local device may contain a memory or cache for locally storing particular feedback data for human perceptible feedback. In various embodiments, a communication protocol is provided for storing, triggering, deleting, etc. feedback data in the memory cache. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 01-03-2013 |
Nelson F. Kidd, Tigard, OR US
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20100023869 | REMOTE AUDIO - Various embodiments for remote presentation of an interface of a computing device, such as a PC, are described herein. In particular, in various illustrated embodiments, a local device such as a Digital Media Adapter (DMA), mobile device, cellular telephone, etc. may be used to receive input from a remote control, where the local device provides human perceptible feedback, such as a sound, visual response, etc., responsive to use of the remote control. In some embodiments, the local device may contain a memory or cache for locally storing particular feedback data for human perceptible feedback. In various embodiments, a communication protocol is provided for storing, triggering, deleting, etc. feedback data in the memory or cache. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 01-28-2010 |
Nicholas Andrew Kidd, Madison, WI US
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20140136590 | NETWORK-INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMING MODEL FOR ONLINE PROCESSING IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - Systems and methods include a distributed system that uses a declarative language to separate application logic from the network technology used to communicate. For example, in a system with a plurality of processing nodes, each processing node may include at least one processor, a networking layer for communicating with other processing nodes, and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the processing node to perform operations. The operations may include receiving a processing plan using the networking layer and analyzing the processing plan to determine a service to perform and a number of inputs anticipated for the service. The operations may also include performing the determined service. The processing plan defines a processing tree comprising a subset of the plurality of processing nodes, the processing tree having unidirectional communication from the root to a final level of the tree. | 05-15-2014 |
Peter B. Kidd, Murphy, TX US
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20100156437 | Apparatus and Methods of Demonstrating Cabling Performance in Real Time - Provided are apparatus and methods for demonstrating cable performance in real time. An apparatus may include a cable bundle of multiple disturber cables and a test cable arranged proximate one another, each coupled between a pair of data transceivers. A data loading device is configured to generate data for transmission across at least one of the disturber cables and the test cable, and a transmission data analyzer is configured to analyze data transmission performance of the test cable. | 06-24-2010 |
Peter J. Kidd, Katy, TX US
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20150053419 | PASSIVE IN-FLOW CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid between a wellbore tubular and a wellbore annulus may include an inflow control device configured to generate a predetermined pressure drop in the flowing fluid; a plurality of particulate control devices conveying the fluid to the inflow control device; and at least one fluid coupling conveying the fluid from at least one of the particulate control devices to the inflow control device. | 02-26-2015 |
Phillip Clifford Kidd, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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20080240000 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIO OPERATION IN UMTS BANDS I AND IV UTILIZING A SINGLE RECEIVING PORT - A portable electronic device comprises a multi-band wireless transceiver for communication with a remote device. The portable electronic device comprises a transceiver: i) generating a first band modulated carrier at a first transmitter port; ii) generating a second band modulated carrier at a second transmitter port; and iii) including a low noise amplifier receiving port. A front-end circuit couples the transceiver to an antenna. The front-end circuit includes a first band modulated carrier transmission signal path from the first transmitter port to the antenna comprising: i) a coupling of a first band modulated carrier from the first transmitter port of the transceiver to a low pass port of a diplexer; ii) the diplexer comprising a low pass filter coupling the first band modulated carrier from the low pass port of the diplexer to a common port of the diplexer; and iii) a coupling of the first band modulated carrier from the common port of the diplexer to the antenna. A second band modulated carrier transmission signal path from the second transmitter port to the antenna comprises: i) a coupling of the second band modulated carrier from the second transmitter port of the transceiver to a transmit port of a duplexer; ii) the duplexer comprising a low band pass filter coupling the second band modulated carrier from the transmit port of the duplexer to a common port of the duplexer; iii) a coupling of the second band modulated carrier from the common port of the duplexer to a high pass port of the diplexer; iv) the diplexer comprising a high pass filter coupling the second band modulated carrier from the high pass port of the diplexer to the common port of the diplexer; and v) a coupling of the second band modulated carrier from the common port of the diplexer to the antenna. A modulated carrier received signal path from the antenna to the receiving port comprises: i) a coupling of a modulated carrier from the antenna to the common port of the diplexer; ii) the high pass filter of the diplexer coupling the modulated carrier from the common port to the high pass port of the diplexer; iii) a coupling of the modulated carrier from the high pass port of the diplexer to the common port of the duplexer; iv) the duplexer comprising a high band pass filter coupling the modulated carrier from the common port of the duplexer to a receive port of the duplexer while attenuating the second band modulated carrier; and v) a coupling for the modulated carrier from the receive port of the duplexer to the receiving port of the transceiver. | 10-02-2008 |
20100093389 | RESPONDING TO A PAGING REQUEST FROM A GSM NETWORK BY SETTING UP THE CALL THROUGH A UMTS NETWORK - A mobile terminal includes a GSM transceiver, a UMTS transceiver, and a controller. The GSM transceiver communicates via a GSM radio communication interface. The UMTS transceiver communicates via a UMTS radio communication interface. The controller is configured to select and register with a UMTS cell provided by a UMTS radio network controller, to store UMTS cell data defining a snapshot of communication characteristics of the selected UMTS cell, to respond to having registered with the selected UMTS cell by monitoring a GSM control channel via the GSM transceiver for an incoming paging request transmitted by a GSM base station controller, and to respond to receipt of the paging request from the GSM base station controller by using the stored UMTS cell data to assist in setting up a corresponding call via the UMTS transceiver and the selected UMTS cell through the UMTS radio network controller and a UMTS core network. | 04-15-2010 |
Randy Kidd, Brownsburg, IN US
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20120203566 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC ORDERS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - A system and method for providing medical equipment includes providing a system utilizing computer software that electronically collects, validates, and processes a patient's data including medical equipment or other durable medical goods ordered by a physician and patient's billing information from a third party provider request. The system and method may also be capable of electronically sending an order including the patient's data to a third party supplier. | 08-09-2012 |
R. Christopher Kidd, New York, NY US
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20090045707 | Display system with adjustable product holder track - A display system for product stored in bins includes a first track member which can be fixed to an elongate support member, and a second track member which can be fixed to the first track member in a selected one of a plurality of relative positions to form a track having a height dimension which is dependent on the relative position selected. A plurality of product holders can be secured side-by-side in the track, the relative position of the track members being selected dependent on the height dimension of the product holders. A plurality of bins can be arranged side-by-side on shelves adjacent to the track, the elongate support member preferably being fixed to the distal end of a cantilever beam. | 02-19-2009 |
20130064733 | Medical Tool Kit - A medical tool kit is provided for packaging, storing, and transporting medical instruments and tools of various types. The medical tool kit is capable of providing continuing sterilization to the medical instruments and tools kept inside the medical tool kit after the tool case is opened during its normal use in a medical procedure. | 03-14-2013 |
Reggie T. Kidd, Hampton, VA US
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20120097791 | Autonomous Slat-Cove-Filler Device for Reduction of Aeroacoustic Noise Associated with Aircraft Systems - A slat cove filler is utilized to reduce airframe noise resulting from deployment of a leading edge slat of an aircraft wing. The slat cove filler is preferably made of a super elastic shape memory alloy, and the slat cove filler shifts between stowed and deployed shapes as the slat is deployed. The slat cove filler may be configured such that a separate powered actuator is not required to change the shape of the slat cove filler from its deployed shape to its stowed shape and vice-versa. The outer contour of the slat cove filler preferably follows a profile designed to maintain accelerating flow in the gap between the slat cove filler and wing leading edge to provide for noise reduction. | 04-26-2012 |
20120261517 | Multi-Element Airfoil System - A multi-element airfoil system includes an airfoil element having a leading edge region and a skin element coupled to the airfoil element. A slat deployment system is coupled to the slat and the skin element, and is capable of deploying and retracting the slat and the skin element. The skin element substantially fills the lateral gap formed between the slat and the airfoil element when the slat is deployed. The system further includes an uncoupling device and a sensor to remove the skin element from the gap based on a critical angle-of-attack of the airfoil element. The system can alternatively comprise a trailing edge flap, where a skin element substantially fills the lateral gap between the flap and the trailing edge region of the airfoil element. In each case, the skin element fills a gap between the airfoil element and the deployed flap or slat to reduce airframe noise. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert Kidd, Champaign, IL US
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20150120876 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMAL DELIVERY OF INTERNET VIDEO OVER WIRELESS NETWORKS - A system and method is provided for controlling multimedia data transmission to a communication device via a network. The system comprises a de-muxer configured to obtain a first multimedia data for transmission and a flow controller configured to evaluate an estimated buffer time associated with the communication device. If the estimated buffer time satisfies a first threshold condition, the flow controller updates a current transmitting state to be a pacing state. And if the estimated buffer time satisfies a second threshold condition, the flow controller updates the current transmitting state to be a bursting state. The system also comprises a muxer configured to transmit the first multimedia data at a transmitting rate corresponding to the bursting state or the pacing state. | 04-30-2015 |
20150256600 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDIA FORMAT SUBSTITUTION - Systems and methods are disclosed for media format substitution. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for media format substitution. The method includes receiving from a client device a request for media data having a first media format, determining whether the client device supports a second media format, and based on the determination, sending to the client device a content type identifier associated with the second media format. The method also includes obtaining the media data from a content server or a content cache, generating, based on the obtained media data, formatted media data corresponding to the second media format, and sending the formatted media data to the client device. | 09-10-2015 |
Robert Kidd, Urbana, IL US
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20100205318 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DOWNLOAD RATE OF REAL-TIME STREAMING AS NEEDED BY MEDIA PLAYER - A computer-implemented method including receiving streaming media, wherein the streaming media is requested by a media player at a mobile device; retrieving timing information from the streaming media, wherein the timing information corresponds to real-time playback rate on the media player; framing the streaming media based on the real-time playback rate on the media player; scheduling transmission of the framed streaming media based on the framing, and transmitting the framed streaming media to the media player according to the schedule. | 08-12-2010 |
20110090953 | BUDGET ENCODING - A method includes receiving streaming media data having a media frame and a frame index referencing the media frame; allocating a frame budget for an output media frame by estimating a frame size of the output media frame based on the frame index; generating the output media frame in real-time by processing the media frame based on first processing parameters and, if the allocated frame budget is greater than a frame size of the processed media frame, padding the processed media frame; and providing the output media frame. | 04-21-2011 |
20120314761 | ADAPTIVE BITRATE MANAGEMENT ON PROGRESSIVE DOWNLOAD WITH INDEXED MEDIA FILES - A method includes receiving streaming media data having an original media frame and an original frame index referencing the original media frame; determining an optimal session bitrate, wherein the optimal session bitrate is based on the available network bandwidth between a server and a terminal; allocating a frame budget for an output media frame by estimating a frame size of the output media frame based on the original frame index and the optimal session bitrate; generating the output media frame by processing the original media frame based on first encoding parameters and, if the allocated frame budget is greater than a frame size of the processed media frame, padding the processed media frame; and providing the output media frame. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317308 | ON-DEMAND ADAPTIVE BITRATE MANAGEMENT FOR STREAMING MEDIA OVER PACKET NETWORKS - A system and method for acquiring media data to be transmitted through a media network to a terminal and receiving a receiver report from the terminal, and estimating the condition of the network using information from the receiver report. Determining a data path based on whether the media network is congested, wherein the data path is a compression data path if the media network is congested, or the data path is a pass-through data path if the media network is not congested; and providing the media data through the determined data path. | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Kidd, Taylorsville, NC US
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20130037157 | UP-JACKETED SUB-DUCTS - A conduit system includes at least a first conduit formed of an extruded material and a second conduit formed of an extruded material. A jacket surrounds the first and second conduits. The jacket is formed of an extruded material and has a thickness which is less than 50 mils, such as 30 mils. Optionally, the jacket includes at least one strip of material which is weakened so as to tear more easily than other portions of the jacket. Optionally, the jacket has a tensile strength which is less than a tensile strength of the first conduit. | 02-14-2013 |
Robert Christopher Kidd, New York, NY US
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20110180498 | Pusher System for Dispensing Articles - A pusher system for dispensing articles includes a pusher track, on which the articles can be stacked for storage, displaying, and dispensing. The pusher system also includes a pusher plate assembly having a pusher plate urging the articles stored on the pusher track toward a dispensing location under the action of a driving unit, such as a coil spring. The pusher plate assembly has a retaining portion to be movably received in a longitudinal channel formed in the pusher track to retain the pusher plate assembly on the pusher track and allow the pusher track assembly to translate along the longitudinal channel formed in the pusher track. According to the various embodiments, the pusher plate assembly is configured to be in a rolling engagement with the pusher track as the pusher plate travels along the pusher track. Such rolling engagement can reduce friction between the pusher plate assembly and the pusher track, thereby facilitating travel of a pusher plate during the dispensing and reloading operations. | 07-28-2011 |
20140091510 | FASTENING HARDWARE HOLDER WITH INSTALLATION INDICATOR - An apparatus for holding fastening hardware in place on a workpiece having an arrangement of through-holes. The apparatus includes a body having a first surface and a second surface on opposite sides of the body. The first surface has at least one projection extending from the first surface and a recess configured to hold the fastening hardware, with the recess being open to the first surface. A brace extends from the second surface of the body and is configured to hold the first surface in an installation position relative to the workpiece. The at least one projection is inserted in a first hole of the arrangement of through-holes when the first surface is in the installation position. The fastening hardware is held by the recess in a position to receive a complementary fastener through a second hole of the arrangement of through-holes when the first surface is in the installation position. | 04-03-2014 |
Russell Kidd, Paisley, FL US
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20080256882 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING PREFABRICATED ARCHITECTURAL PANELS - A system for attaching architectural panels to the outer surface of a residential or commercial building includes a vertically disposed stiffener attached to a panel and also to the outer surface of the building. The stiffener interlocks with a base clip which is attached to an adjacent upper panel. A vertically disposed bracket and a clip are each attached to opposite edges of the panel. The vertically disposed bracket and the clip engage a second clip and a second bracket, respectively, in an adjacent panel in order to attach the panel to the outer surface of the building. | 10-23-2008 |
Scott D. Kidd, San Antonio, TX US
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20120265698 | Method And Apparatus For Obtaining Photogrammetric Data To Estimate Impact Severity - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a computer-implemented method to collect information to determine damage to a vehicle involved in a collision using photogrammetric techniques. When determined, this vehicle damage information, which may be in the form of crush measurement information such as a crush damage profile, can be displayed in a computer-generated view of the subject vehicle with a crush damage profile and used to estimate the impact severity. In some embodiments, based on the photogrammetric information derived, a direction of any shifting of the vehicle's components may be obtained and used along with other information to estimate a principal direction of force (PDOF) for one or more vehicles involved in the collision. Still further embodiments may be used to generate and/or audit repair estimates based at least in part on the photogrammetric information. | 10-18-2012 |
Stanley W. Kidd, Westbury, NY US
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20150152136 | MEMBRANE WITH SURFACE CHANNELS - Membranes having parallel channels in a surface of the membranes, wherein the channels have side walls having rough surfaces; filters and devices including at least one membrane, and methods of making and using the membranes, are disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
Theresa Kidd, Sikeston, MO US
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20140368051 | CORDLESS EXTENSION CORD - A cordless extension cord for providing access to electrical power wirelessly to one or more corded electrical devices situated remotely from a power source. The cordless extension cord comprises a male plug and a female plug socket, wherein the male plug is configured to connect to a conventional power source and convert electrical energy into electromagnetic waves to be sent to the female plug socket and the female plug socket is configured to convert electromagnetic waves received from the male plug into electricity while physically engaged to conventional electrical plugs of electrical devices so as to provide such electricity through the conventional electrical plugs to the electrical devices. In this manner, the cordless extension cord allows electrical devices to receive electricity through their existing cord/plug structure without placement location being limited the length of the cord. | 12-18-2014 |
Theresa Kidd, Vienna, VA US
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20100275693 | Novel method for simultaneously measuring longitudinal and shear wave speeds in materials under compression load - A general method for simultaneously measuring longitudinal and shear wave speeds in materials under load via echo or transmission is described. This process proceeds in simple steps. Users load a specimen, either compressionally, tensilely, or torsionally and the loading is directed along a loading axis. Users connect a transducer with the specimen without loading the transducer and connect the transducer with a data collection apparatus. An ultrasonic pulse is launched from the transducer into the specimen along the loading axis, simultaneously triggering the data collection apparatus. The user measures signals on the data collection apparatus, allowing the user to calculate longitudinal wave speeds and shear wave speeds, whereby both longitudinal wave speeds and shear wave speeds of specimens under load can be measured simultaneously using one transducer. A novel device for measuring longitudinal and shear wave speeds in materials simultaneously is also described. | 11-04-2010 |
Thomas D. Kidd, Stewartville, MN US
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20090188712 | Flexible Multilayer Printed Circuit Assembly with Reduced EMI Emissions - A flexible multilayer printed circuit assembly with shield fences. The flexible multilayer printed circuit assembly with multiple conductive layers includes logic ground vias that connect logic ground plane layers together, and shield vias that connect a top and a bottom shield plane layer together. Each of the shield fences is formed between the shield vias on an outside perimeter of each of the conductive layers. Each of the shield fences contains the logic ground vias inside, and also contains each corresponding conductive layer in the horizontal direction to which each layer extends. | 07-30-2009 |
20100084160 | SPLIT FLEX CABLE - A cable assembly for interconnecting a plurality of circuit boards together by using a connector assembly connected to each of the circuit boards. The cable assembly includes a first cable having a first end part and a second cable having a second end part. A first periphery of the first end part has a plurality of first half vias that collectively form a column along a width direction of the connector assembly. A second periphery of the second end part has a plurality of second half vias that collectively form a column along the width direction of the connector assembly. The first and second end parts are coupled together to form a connecting unit, such that the first half vias and the second half vias are joined together to form full vias. | 04-08-2010 |
20120088376 | SPLIT FLEX CABLE - A cable assembly for interconnecting a plurality of circuit boards together by using a connector assembly connected to each of the circuit boards. The cable assembly includes a first cable having a first end part and a second cable having a second end part. A first periphery of the first end part has a plurality of first half vias that collectively form a column along a width direction of the connector assembly. A second periphery of the second end part has a plurality of second half vias that collectively form a column along the width direction of the connector assembly. The first and second end parts are coupled together to form a connecting unit, such that the first half vias and the second half vias are joined together to form full vias. | 04-12-2012 |
20140148085 | WIPER CONTROL MECHANISM - An arrangement to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes a wiper arm configured to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The arrangement also includes a sensor coupled to the wiper arm that is configured to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The arrangement also includes a processor that is configured to receiving the parameter, determining refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and defining an action to be performed by the wiper arm. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149003 | WIPER CONTROL MECHANISM - A method to reduce refreezing of meltable snow includes configuring a wiper arm to wipe the meltable snow from an ambient-facing surface of a window positioned on a vehicle. The method also includes configuring a sensor coupled to the wiper arm to gather and transmit a parameter on the vehicle and environment. The method also includes configuring a processor to receive the parameter, determine refreezability of the meltable snow based on the parameter, and define an action to be performed by the wiper arm. | 05-29-2014 |
20140259653 | FLEXIBLE REWORK DEVICE - A rework device in form of a flexible circuit is provided in order to repair a printed circuit assembly. The printed circuit assembly includes one or more through vias and interconnections. The flexible circuit includes a lead in portion and a tail portion. The flexible circuit also includes a first distended head portion proximal to the lead in portion and a second distended head portion proximal to the tail portion. Further, the second distended head portion is connected to the first distended head portion through a coverlay portion. The flexible circuit provided is adapted to be threaded through a through via to repair the printed circuit assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20150222068 | SPLIT FLEX CABLE - A cable assembly for interconnecting a plurality of circuit boards together by using a connector assembly connected to each of the circuit boards. The cable assembly includes a first cable having a first end part and a second cable having a second end part. A first periphery of the first end part has a plurality of first half vias that collectively form a column along a width direction of the connector assembly. A second periphery of the second end part has a plurality of second half vias that collectively form a column along the width direction of the connector assembly. The first and second end parts are coupled together to form a connecting unit, such that the first half vias and the second half vias are joined together to form full vias. | 08-06-2015 |
Thomas Donald Kidd, Stewartville, MN US
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20120122342 | IMPLEMENTING IMPEDANCE GRADIENT CONNECTOR FOR BOARD-TO-BOARD APPLICATIONS - A method and connector housing are provided for implementing an impedance gradient connector for board-to-board applications. The impedance gradient connector housing includes a plurality of impedance zones with a first impedance zone including a first mating face with a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and with a second impedance zone including a second mating face with a second PCB. Each of the respective predefined impedance zones including the first mating face and the second mating face include a selected impedance to minimize impedance mismatch with associated PCBs. | 05-17-2012 |
Timothy E. Kidd, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20120201739 | STORAGE MATERIAL - A method of providing and using a material storage system that includes a material stored within an intercalated dichalcogenide material. Also provided are novel materials for use in preparing such a system, including combinations and systems thereof, as well as a material stored and recovered for use by employment of such a method. | 08-09-2012 |