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Benjamin Olson Valley, Shoreview, MN US
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20110056489 | RESPIRATORY TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivery of oxygen or other treatment gases to a patient without requiring physical contact or enclosure of the patient. Embodiments can include a delivery hood, sensing components, and a gas distribution system including one or more gas delivery ports. Gas delivery ports may be individually controlled based on input from the sensing components to alter the volume and orientation of treatment gas flow directed at a patient. Sensing components can include cameras or other sensors that detect the position of a patient's head, and gas delivery ports may then be controlled to direct treatment gas flow in the direction of the patient's head. Embodiments and methods described thereby allow for efficient oxygen or other gas delivery to a patient without requiring contact or enclosure of the patient. | 03-10-2011 |
20130152932 | Respiratory Treatment Delivery System - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivery of oxygen or other treatment gases to a patient without requiring physical contact or enclosure of the patient. Embodiments can include a delivery hood, sensing components, and a gas distribution system including one or more gas delivery ports. Gas delivery ports may be individually controlled based on input from the sensing components to alter the volume and orientation of treatment gas flow directed at a patient. Sensing components can include cameras or other sensors that detect the position of a patient's head, and gas delivery ports may then be controlled to direct treatment gas flow in the direction of the patient's head. Embodiments and methods described thereby allow for efficient oxygen or other gas delivery to a patient without requiring contact or enclosure of the patient. | 06-20-2013 |
Christiana R. Valley, Mooresville, NC US
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20140259403 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING THE SOILING OF BEDCLOTHING - The invention relates to an apparatus for preventing the soiling of bedclothes such as bedsheets, blankets and bedspreads. The apparatus incorporates waterproof material placed in strategic locations to prevent urine from reaching the bedclothing. The waterproof material is advantageously placed beneath and above the individual user to prevent soiling of both the bedclothing underneath and the bedclothing on top of the individual user. The waterproof material on top of the individual user is limited to a central portion, and the remaining material is a breathable fabric to allow for a more comfortable sleep environment. | 09-18-2014 |
David W. Valley, Windsor Junction CA
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20090045589 | Bushing and Lantern Ring for Rotary Fluid Pumping Equipment - A throat bushing ( | 02-19-2009 |
George C. Valley, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140266826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING WIDEBAND SIGNALS INTO THE DIGITAL DOMAIN USING ELECTRONICS OR GUIDED-WAVE OPTICS - Systems and methods for converting wideband signals into the digital domain are provided herein. The system may include an electronic or guided-wave optic based replicator configured to obtain at least M replicas of a signal applied thereto, and an electronic or guided-wave optic based segmenter configured to segment a signal applied thereto into at least N segments based on time or wavelength. Together, the replicator and the segmenter obtain M×N segment replicas of the received signal. An electronic or guided-wave optic based mixer is configured to multiply the M×N segment replicas by a mixing matrix having dimension M×N and then to form M integrations each of N segment replicas so as to obtain a measurement vector of length M. A signal recovery processor is configured to obtain a digital representation of the received signal based on the measurement vector and the mixing matrix. | 09-18-2014 |
John F. Valley, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20130176454 | Air Pocket Detection Methods and Systems - Methods and systems for use in detecting an air pocket in a single crystal material are described. One example method includes providing a matrix including a plurality of data units, the plurality of data units including image data related to a region of interest of the single crystal material; determining, by a processor, a difference between data units of the matrix and a corresponding data unit of the matrix, wherein the corresponding data unit is defined by a first operation of the matrix; calculating, by the processor, a first index value based on the differences of the corresponding data units; and identifying an air pocket within the single crystal material based on the first index value and a predetermined threshold. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179094 | Symmetry Based Air Pocket Detection Methods and Systems - Methods and systems for use in detecting an air pocket in a single crystal material are described. One example method includes providing a matrix including a plurality of data units, the plurality of data units including image data related to a region of interest of the single crystal material; defining a first half and a second half of the matrix based on a first axis passing through the center of the matrix; determining, by a processor, a difference between each data unit of the first half and a corresponding data unit of the second half; calculating, by the processor, a first index value based on the determined differences; and identifying an air pocket within the single crystal material based on the first index value and a predetermined threshold. | 07-11-2013 |
Joseph Valley, Mooresville, NC US
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20140259403 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING THE SOILING OF BEDCLOTHING - The invention relates to an apparatus for preventing the soiling of bedclothes such as bedsheets, blankets and bedspreads. The apparatus incorporates waterproof material placed in strategic locations to prevent urine from reaching the bedclothing. The waterproof material is advantageously placed beneath and above the individual user to prevent soiling of both the bedclothing underneath and the bedclothing on top of the individual user. The waterproof material on top of the individual user is limited to a central portion, and the remaining material is a breathable fabric to allow for a more comfortable sleep environment. | 09-18-2014 |
Justin Valley, Dallas, TX US
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20120118740 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SORTING CELLS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL PARTICULATES - An optical pattern-driven light induced dielectrophoresis (DEP) apparatus and separation methods are described which provide for the manipulation of particles or cells and selection based on traits correlated with the DEP response. Embodiments of the apparatus use DEP electric field patterns in combination with microfluidic laminar flows to measure response, separate, segregate and extract particles from heterogeneous mixtures according to the relative response of the particles to one or more DEP fields without damaging living cells. The methods are particularly suited for selecting and extracting the best sperm and embryo candidates based on fitness for use with existing artificial reproduction procedures and excluding defective or non-viable gametes. | 05-17-2012 |
Justin Valley, Berkeley, CA US
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20150360236 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SORTING CELLS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL PARTICULATES - An optical pattern-driven light induced dielectrophoresis (DEP) apparatus and separation methods are described which provide for the manipulation of particles or cells and selection based on traits correlated with the DEP response. Embodiments of the apparatus use DEP electric field patterns in combination with microfluidic laminar flows to measure response, separate, segregate and extract particles from heterogeneous mixtures according to the relative response of the particles to one or more DEP fields without damaging living cells. The preferred OET-DEP devices generally comprise a planar liquid-filled structure having one or more portions which are photoconductive to convert incoming light to a localized virtual electrode with a DEP electric field gradient of selected intensity along with input and a plurality of output fluidic channels. The light patterns are dynamically generated to provide a number of manipulation structures that can manipulate single particles and cells or groups of particles/cells. The methods are particularly suited for selecting and extracting the best sperm and embryo candidates based on fitness for use with existing artificial reproduction procedures and excluding defective or non-viable gametes. | 12-17-2015 |
Kirsten Valley, Los Altos, CA US
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20160038280 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE DEVICES, PROSTHETIC MITRAL VALVES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an anchoring member having an upstream portion configured to engage with tissue on or near the annulus of the native heart valve and to deform in a non-circular shape to conform to the tissue. The device can also include a mechanically isolated valve support coupled to the anchoring member and configured to support a prosthetic valve. The device can further include an atrial extension member extending radially outward from the upstream portion of the anchoring member and which is deformable without substantially deforming the anchoring member. In some embodiments, the upstream portion of the anchoring member and the extension member may be deformed while the valve support remains sufficiently stable. | 02-11-2016 |
Kyle Valley, Houston, TX US
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20140309065 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR A BALLISTIC ARROW - Applicants have created improved systems and apparatuses for a ballistic arrow used to penetrate the surface of a target. The apparatus includes an arrow tip, a support feature, and a collar partially disposed about the support feature. The apparatus further includes a plurality of primary blades disposed radially about the support feature and a plurality of secondary blades partially disposed between the primary blades. The system includes an arrowhead and arrow shaft coupled to the arrowhead. The arrowhead includes an arrow tip, a support feature, and a collar partially disposed about the support feature. The arrowhead includes a plurality of arrow blades adapted to expand radially outward from the support feature upon impact of the arrow tip with a target. The apparatuses and systems described throughout this disclosure can improve the both the reliability and lethality of a ballistic arrow used to hunt game and other wildlife. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael P. Valley, Fitchburg, WI US
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20080299593 | Luminogenic and fluorogenic compounds and methods to detect molecules or conditions - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
20130045497 | DETECTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - The present invention provides compounds useful for detection of hydrogen peroxide and methods of using same. | 02-21-2013 |
20140154716 | LUMINOGENIC AND FLUOROGENIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS TO DETECT MOLECULES OR CONDITIONS - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140242627 | STABILIZED FORMULATION FOR LUMINESCENT DETECTION OF LUCIFERASE AND NUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHATES - Methods, kits and compositions containing a mixture of D-luciferin and L-luciferin for light generation with luciferase are disclosed that have improved stability when stored over time. The mixture of D-luciferin and L-luciferin can be used to detect the presence or amount of ATP or of luciferase in a sample. | 08-28-2014 |
20140329257 | DETECTION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - The present invention provides compounds useful for detection of hydrogen peroxide and methods of using same. | 11-06-2014 |
Pouria Valley, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130286309 | Variable Focal Length Achromatic Lens System - A variable focal length achromatic lens includes a flat liquid crystal diffractive lens and a pressure-controlled fluidic refractive lens. The diffractive lens is composed of a flat binary Fresnel zone structure and a thin liquid crystal layer, producing high efficiency and millisecond switching times while applying a low ac voltage input. The focusing power of the diffractive lens is adjusted by electrically modifying the sub-zones and re-establishing phase wrapping points. The refractive lens includes a fluid chamber with a flat glass surface and an opposing elastic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane surface. Inserting fluid volume through a pump system into the clear aperture region alters the membrane curvature and adjusts the refractive lens' focal position. Primary chromatic aberration is remarkably reduced through the coupling of the fluidic and diffractive lenses at a number of selected focal lengths. Potential applications include miniature color imaging systems, medical and ophthalmic devices, or any design that utilizes variable focal length achromats. | 10-31-2013 |
Richard L. Valley, Nashua, NH US
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20140140109 | FLYBACK POWER SUPPLY REGULATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods disclosed herein are associated with a primary side voltage and/or current regulator (PSR) in a flyback power converter. Apparatus and methods sense characteristics of a waveform generated in an auxiliary primary winding of a flyback transformer at a single terminal of the PSR. The waveform is analyzed, and error signals derived therefrom are used to maintain constant voltage and/or constant current regulation and to generate a peak current stabilization signal that is independent of line input voltage. | 05-22-2014 |
20140268923 | MAGNETIC SENSING TECHNIQUE FOR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - One embodiment includes a power supply system including a transformer comprising a primary, secondary, and auxiliary winding that are magnetically coupled. The system also includes a switch stage that generates a current through the primary winding in response to activation of a switch based on a control signal that is generated based on a feedback voltage associated with the auxiliary winding. The current can be induced in the secondary winding. The system also includes an output stage coupled to the secondary winding and that generates an output voltage based on the current induced in the secondary winding. The system further includes a feedback stage coupled to the auxiliary winding and comprising a discriminator configured to determine a zero-current condition associated with the current induced in the auxiliary winding based on monitoring a change in slope of the feedback voltage and to measure the feedback voltage during the zero-current condition. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard Lee Valley, Nashua, NH US
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20100195254 | OVERCURRENT AND BROWN OUT PROTECTION APPARATUS - A discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) converter is provided. The converter comprises a transformer having a primary and a secondary side, an RCD network, a rectifier, a switch, and a controller. The transformer has primary side with a first primary winding and a second primary winding and has a secondary side with a secondary winding. The RCD network is coupled to the first primary winding and is adapted to receive energy from the leakage inductance of the first primary winding. The rectifier is coupled to the second primary winding. The switch is coupled between the RCD network and ground. The controller receives indicia of a rectified voltage from the rectifier, indicia of current from the switch, indicia of transformer magnetization and controls the actuation of the switch. Preferably, the controller provides an actuation signal to the switch with actuation periods that are separated from one another by an interval that allows energy within the transformer to substantially dissipate. Average output current of this converter is generally limited from the peak switch current level that is allowed by the controller and a switching frequency that the controller allows the converter to operate. | 08-05-2010 |
Scott La Valley, Marlborough, MA US
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20120060677 | VEHICLE PROTECTION METHOD - A structure or vehicle protection method including a removable frame on the structure or vehicle, and a net within the frame and spaced from the structure or vehicle and having a mesh size designed to disarm an incoming threat. | 03-15-2012 |
Stephen Roger Valley, Valatie, NY US
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20090063706 | Combined Layer 2 Virtual MAC Address with Layer 3 IP Address Routing - Inbound packets received by a physical network adapter of a processing device are routed by evaluating an inbound frame to determine if an inbound frame destination MAC address is associated with the processing device and determining whether the inbound frame should be routed to a corresponding logical interface or to drop the inbound frame if the inbound frame destination MAC address is equal to a virtual MAC address supported by the processing device. If it is determined that the inbound frame should be routed to the corresponding logical interface, then any necessary layer 3 functions are performed and the inbound frame is routed to the corresponding logical interface, thereby combining both layer 2 and layer 3 routing into a single logical function. | 03-05-2009 |