Hughes, IL
David Hughes, Springfield, IL US
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20120317016 | System and Method for Trading Debt Instruments - A system for facilitating debt instrument transactions has a processor for communication with a plurality of remote computers via a network. The processor is configured to store a data structure in a memory. The data structure has data items associated together as a user profile. The data items comprise data representative of a financial condition and creditworthiness for a user associated with the user profile. The processor is further configured to complete a debt instrument transaction between the user and a lender in response to inputs from a plurality of the remote computers. The processor is further configured to detect the completed debt instrument transaction, and in response to detection of the completed debt instrument transaction, automatically update the stored user profile based on the completed debt instrument transaction and republish the updated user profile so a lender may extend an offer to the user regarding another debt instrument transaction. | 12-13-2012 |
Dennis Hughes, Metropolis, IL US
Eric Hughes, Metamora, IL US
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20140034133 | DYNAMIC SEAL WEAR MITIGATION SYSTEM - A system can include one or more valve arrangements with a working chamber to receive a working fluid at a first pressure, and a control chamber to receive fluid at a second pressure. A dynamic seal can be disposed on a land of a valve element. A supply passage can be in communication between the control chamber and a tank and can include a check valve. A relief valve can be disposed between the check valve and the control chamber. A pilot pump and another relief valve may be disposed upstream of the check valve. The relief valve downstream of the check valve can have a higher pressure limit than the downstream one. A pressure sensor may be disposed between the check valve and the control chamber and used to warn the operator of a high pressure in the control chamber. | 02-06-2014 |
20150308469 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING HYDRAULIC WARMUP PROCEDURE - A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a bypass passage situated to allow fluid to bypass an actuator, and a warmup valve disposed within the bypass passage that is movable between flow-passing and-blocking positions. A controller is configured to move the warmup valve to the flow-passing position, fix a displacement position of the pump, compare the pressure of the fluid of the actuator with a threshold, and move the warmup valve to the flow-blocking position and reduce a pump outlet pressure when the pressure of the fluid is greater than the threshold. The controller may be configured to move the warmup valve to the flow-passing position, fix a displacement position of the pump, and adjust an input speed of the pump in response to the signal. | 10-29-2015 |
Eric C. Hughes, Metamora, IL US
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20130219877 | System and Method for Calibrating Hydraulic Valves - A system and method for calibrating an electronically actuatable hydraulic valve in a work machine may include at least one supply valve and at least one drain valve to be calibrated and a bypass valve in fluid communication with a pump and a fluid source. The at least one supply valve and the at least one drain valve may be calibrated by opening the at least one supply valve and the at least one drain valve, closing the bypass valve, setting the pump to a desired flow output, determining a first current command for the at least one supply valve corresponding to a first target pressure parameter and determining a second current command for the at least one drain valve corresponding to a second target pressure parameter. | 08-29-2013 |
20140034135 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH A DYNAMIC SEAL - A system can include one or more valve arrangements with a working chamber to receive a working fluid at a first pressure, and a control chamber to receive fluid at a second pressure. A dynamic seal can be disposed on a land of a valve element. The valve arrangement may include a sleeve against which the dynamic seal is slidably engaged. The valve element may include a check stem. A pressure compensating system may be in communication with bores formed in with the valve element. A pressure system to monitor dynamic seal wear may be in communication with the control chamber of the valve arrangement. | 02-06-2014 |
20140185944 | Gradient Search For 2D/3D Map Compression - This disclosure is generally drawn to methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus related to compressing the size of engineering development maps. Specifically, some of the disclosed example methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus relate to compression of an engineering development map (e.g., kinematic map) based on a given fixed size and/or based on a given target error tolerance value using gradient search techniques. | 07-03-2014 |
20150066298 | Path Detection-Based Steering Command Filtering Method for Motor Grader Automatic Articulation Feature - An apparatus and method are provided for operating a motor grader having steerable front wheels and a front and rear frame pivotally connected at an articulation joint. The method includes selecting an automatic articulation mode, and commanding front wheel steering to turn the motor grader, providing a plurality of front wheel steering corrections to an electronic controller, filtering the plurality of front wheel steering corrections using a method for filtering steering corrections based on the constant curve mode, wherein the method generates filtered front wheel steering corrections, and automatically commanding articulation of the front frame relative to the rear frame about the articulation joint in response to the filtered front wheel steering corrections. | 03-05-2015 |
20150259881 | AUTOMATIC ARTICULATION MACHINE STATES - A controller monitors groundspeed in an articulated machine and selectively disables an automatic articulation control function when the groundspeed is at or near zero. If there is an indication that an operator may not be aware that the automatic articulation control function is active by comparing when a on switch was activated compared to a machine power cycle or an operator not being present, the automatic articulation control function may be inactivated until the on switch is toggled. If the articulated machine is in neutral and the groundspeed is at or near zero, the automatic articulation control function may disabled. If the groundspeed is at or near zero but the transmission is not in neutral, the machine may simply be stalled to due working conditions and the automatic articulation control function may be maintained. | 09-17-2015 |
Erin Hughes, Rockford, IL US
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20150097387 | ADJUSTABLE KITCHEN UTENSIL - An adjustable kitchen utensil includes a first component having a first handle portion, and a first serving portion attached to the first handle portion by a first connecting portion. An embodiment of the adjustable kitchen utensil includes a second component having a second handle portion, and a second serving portion attached to the second handle portion by a second connecting portion. This embodiment has an attachment mechanism for attaching the first and second components. The attachment mechanism permits adjustment of the size of a serving surface of the attached first and second serving portions. An alternate embodiment includes a removable handle subassembly. | 04-09-2015 |
James Hughes, Chicago, IL US
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20140201008 | System and Method for Intelligently Determining User Preferences and Responding Thereto - The present invention provides a system and method by which a thought can be (a) entered, (b) interpreted through combination of an adaptive thought-associative dictionary and user knowledge, (c) processed with an analytical toolset, (d) presented back to the user, (e) stored, and (f) updated. Through feedback the present invention attempts to track the user with increasing accuracy, in the context of a non-stationary environment. The present invention fully associates these elements through use of a database such that post processing can be readily applied to any element, or can be applied as the ability to do such post-processing is developed or improves. Furthermore, the present invention defines a mathematical construct and relationship to the thought environment such that many forms of processing can be realized. | 07-17-2014 |
Kelson P. Hughes, Pekin, IL US
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20160042462 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING INSURANCE DATA TO MITIGATE FUTURE RISKS - According to some embodiments, information about a first set of insurance based data may be received along with information about a second set of insurance based data. An objective parameter associated with at least one of the first set of insurance based data and the second set of insurance based data may be determined. A value for an adjustable insurance policy parameter may be calculated such that it will modify the objective parameter, wherein the calculation is based at least in part on both: (i) the received information about the first set of insurance based data and (ii) the received information about the second set of insurance based data. | 02-11-2016 |
Kevin Dewayne Hughes, Lovington, IL US
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20100257776 | Method of treating a fuel to reverse phase separation - A method of treating a liquid made up of an initial alcohol-blended fuel combined with water so that there is phase separation of an alcohol-water layer. A co-solvent is added to the first quantity of liquid and mixed with the first quantity of liquid to reverse the phase separation of the alcohol-water layer. | 10-14-2010 |
Mark W. Hughes, Fulton, IL US
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20110188970 | LOCKING NUT - A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut. | 08-04-2011 |
20150030412 | LOCKING NUT - A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar or by riding ratchet teeth over each other. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut to resist rotation of the nut. | 01-29-2015 |
20150110573 | LOCKING FASTENER - A locking fastener is provided that may be automatically unlocked and locked by sliding a wrench onto the nut and removing the wrench. The fastener includes a biased arm extending outward from a wrench bearing surface that presses against a pawl. The pawl includes ratchet teeth that engage ratchet teeth of a retainer to lock the fastener. The fastener is unlocked by compressing the arm with a wrench. | 04-23-2015 |
Patrick Leo Hughes, Barrington, IL US
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20150149196 | CLOUD-BASED CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An example method includes monitoring healthcare information employed by a local information system of a first healthcare entity via an edge device located at a facility of the first healthcare entity and in communication with a local information system. The edge device is to implement a local cloud system. The local cloud system is to be accessible by only the first healthcare entity and healthcare entities affiliated with the first healthcare entity. The example method also includes determining if the healthcare information has a first characteristic via the edge device, determining if the healthcare information has a second characteristic via the edge device, and automatically uploading the healthcare information onto the local cloud system if the healthcare information has the first characteristic. The example method also includes automatically uploading the healthcare information onto a remote cloud system if the healthcare information has the second characteristic. | 05-28-2015 |
20150149210 | CLOUD-BASED CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An example method includes storing healthcare information related to a patient on the cloud-based clinical information system and determining if a first local information system of a first healthcare entity includes a first existing patient record associated with the patient. The example method also includes communicating a first command from the cloud-based clinical information system to an edge device located at a facility associated with the first healthcare entity and in communication with the first local information system. The edge device is to automatically attach a first portion of the healthcare information to the first existing patient record if the first local information system includes the first existing patient record or automatically generate a first new patient record to be populated by the first portion of the healthcare information if the first local information system does not include the first existing patient record based on the first command. | 05-28-2015 |
20150149211 | CLOUD-BASED CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - An example method includes receiving patient information in a cloud-based clinical information system from a first healthcare entity registered with the cloud-based clinical information system as a first entity type of a plurality of hierarchically organized entity types. The example method also includes storing a contractual agreement between the first healthcare entity and a second healthcare entity in the cloud-based clinical information system. The second healthcare entity is registered with the cloud-based clinical information as a second entity type of the plurality of entity types. The example method further includes enabling the second healthcare entity to access the patient information from the cloud-based clinical information system based on first access rules for the second healthcare entity. The first access rules are based on the contractual agreement, the second healthcare entity being the second entity type, and a selection input by the first healthcare entity via the cloud-based clinical information system. | 05-28-2015 |
Stephen R. Hughes, Peoria, IL US
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20100112658 | Transformed Saccharomyces cerevisiae Engineered for Xylose Utilization - Recombinant | 05-06-2010 |
20140206053 | NOVEL KLUYVEROMYCES MARXIANUS STRAINS AND METHOD OF USING STRAINS - Described are novel | 07-24-2014 |
20140273137 | Peptidoglycan Hydrolase Antimicrobials for Eradicating Lactobacilli that Contaminate and Reduce Ethanol Yields in Biofuel Fermentation - Ethanol losses due to bacterial contamination in fermentation cultures weakens the economics of biofuel production. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Hughes, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20100219099 | Secure package for multiple transaction cards - A package assembly, assembly and/or manufacturing method and packaging system, is provided for example including but not limited to gift cards, telephone service cards, music download cards, on-line purchase cards, ATM cards or the like. | 09-02-2010 |
Thomas David Hughes, Champaign, IL US
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20110059778 | Touchscreen with Z-Velocity Enhancement - A system and a method are disclosed for detecting an interaction, such as physical contact, with a touch-sensitive screen. The screen comprises a plurality of cells each associated with a signal value, such as a capacitance, that is modified based on the proximity of an object to the screen. During a first time interval, a first signal value associated with a cell is captured and during a second time interval a second signal value associated with the cell is captured. A difference is computed by subtracting the second signal value from the first signal value. The difference is used to classify the proximity of the object to the screen. For example, the object is classified as approaching the screen if the difference is positive and non-zero or the object is classified as moving away from the screen if the difference is negative and non-zero. | 03-10-2011 |
Thomas W. Hughes, Aurora, IL US
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20140135447 | PREPARATION OF IMIDE OLIGOMERS - Reactive extrusion can be used in a continuous, solvent-less preparation of imide oligomers involving two competing reactions among three ingredients, the first reaction between a dianhydride and a diamine and the second reaction between an endcap and the diamine. The imide oligomer can form a composite via conventional production methods or via formation of a film from imide oligomer re-melted in an extruder before being impregnated into tape or fabric. | 05-15-2014 |
Timothy P. Hughes, Kingston, IL US
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20130022951 | Individualized, genetically-determined dietary supplementation and exercise recommendation with container and dispenser for same - A method, system, and device for providing nutritional detailed dietary (menu planning), exercise, and life coaching guidance and nutritional supplements to maximize Wellness (health and fitness) to a person based on a portion of the person's genetic SNP profile, taking account of at least about 30 genes and variations therein. The person provides a tissue sample to a genetic analysis laboratory, which issues its SNP report. That report, together with the person's responses to a personal habits questionnaire, is analyzed by a nutritionist and also an exercise therapist and a monthly dietary supplementation plan and recommended lifestyle changes are provided to the person. A supplements box is provided to the person with daily and intra-daily doses of prescriptions and supplements, the box containing at least 4 weeks' worth of supplements. The box is filled and refilled monthly to the specifications of the nutritionist, exercise therapist, and lifestyle coach to assist the person in achieving optimum health and vitality, i.e., wellness. | 01-24-2013 |
William Hughes, Woodstock, IL US
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20120011930 | Water Temperature Profile Measurement Apparatus - A probe for measurement of water temperature profiles is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the probe may include an electronic assembly and a housing over-molded upon at least portions of the electronic assembly to sealingly enclose the portions of the electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may include a pressure sensor to measure a pressure value indicative of a water depth, and a temperature sensor to measure a water temperature value indicative of a water temperature, a communication interface. Methods of manufacture of the probe are also disclosed herein. | 01-19-2012 |
William C. Hughes, Woodstock, IL US
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20080210251 | Liquid Dispensing Comb and Brush - A liquid dispensing comb and brush includes a handle portion and a head portion. The handle portion includes a container and a compressible chamber. The container may be formed from or consists of a collapsible substrate such as a bag and/or bladder, and is operative to store a liquid. The compressible chamber is operative to receive the liquid from the collapsible substrate for delivery to a plurality of nozzles. The head portion includes the plurality of teeth aligned in a row, a plurality of nozzles located, for example, between the teeth and a common delivery channel. The common delivery channel may be operably coupled to the compressible chamber and the plurality of nozzles. | 09-04-2008 |
20100186850 | Multiple Sump Fuel Sampler with Catch Can - A multiple sump fuel sampler with catch can that includes an upper fuel sampling and testing reservoir with integral lower catch can reservoir arranged such that a self-closing valve is placed between the upper sampling reservoir and the lower catch can. This self-closing valve can be easily opened and closed by a user to allow fuel in the upper sampling reservoir to drain down into the lower catch can reservoir. Embodiments of the invention include a means of spill-free dumping of fuel accumulated in the lower catch can reservoir via an integral no-drip pour spout. | 07-29-2010 |
20100236337 | Apparatus for the Measurement of Liquid Flow Rates - A flow rate meter that includes a container of known and fixed volume. Electrodes, or sensors, are placed inside the container at several different heights. An electronic circuit uses the electrodes, or sensors, to measure the time it takes this container of known and fixed volume to fill a certain distance with water or water-based solution. The electronic circuit calculates the flow rate in engineering units from this elapsed time by knowing the volume of the container between the fixed electrodes. | 09-23-2010 |
20100277185 | SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR - A soil moisture probe includes a capacitance-type probe and a detection circuit. The probe includes two spaced electrodes on the same side of a printed circuit board (PCB). The electrodes are placed on an inner layer of a multi-layer PCB and the detection circuit may be placed on an outer layer. The PCB also includes a ground plane. The detection circuit generates a sawtooth or triangular wave which is converted to a DC voltage representative of the moisture content of a soil sample into which the probe is inserted. The unique circuit uses the capacitance of the probe as part of a low-pass filter that distorts an oscillator-generated square wave into a saw-tooth or triangular wave. A resistance component of the low-pass filter is adjustable, allowing tuning of the probe and the circuit as needed. | 11-04-2010 |
20110226044 | Handheld Penetrating Consistometer - A portable handheld consistometer that includes a probe having a shaft and a probe tip attached to a first end of the shaft. In an embodiment, the probe tip has a cross-sectional area greater than that of the shaft, the probe configured to be inserted into a material to measure the consistency thereof. In an embodiment, a force sensor is attached to a second end of the shaft opposite the first end. The force sensor is coupled to processing circuitry, and is configured to measure the force with which the probe tip penetrates the material. In an embodiment, a distance sensor is coupled to the processing circuitry. The distance sensor is configured to measure the distance that the probe tip penetrates into the material. Further; the handheld consistometer includes a display screen coupled to the processing circuitry and configured to display the results of consistency measurements. | 09-22-2011 |
20110302798 | Apparatus for Determining Tape and Reel Part Quantities - An apparatus for counting parts in a tape and reel packaging system in which a plurality of parts are packaged on linear tape wound onto a reel. The apparatus includes a measuring device, and a meter body. The meter body includes electronic means for calculating and displaying a quantity of parts in the tape and reel packaging system. The calculation is based on inputs supplied by a user employing the measuring device. In an embodiment, the apparatus is portable and configured to be hand-held. | 12-15-2011 |
20130333157 | Handheld Nozzle Cleaning Apparatus - A handheld nozzle cleaning device includes a cylinder and piston disposed within the cylinder. The piston is movable between a latched position, in which air is compressed, and an unlatched position, in which air is drawn into the cylinder. The handheld nozzle cleaning device also includes a valve and a nozzle disposed at one end of the cylinder. Manual operation of the piston, defined by linear movement of the piston in a first direction, both releases the piston from the latched position and draws air into the cylinder. The compressed air flows out of the cylinder through the nozzle when the valve is opened. Also, manual operation of the piston in a second direction opposite the first direction both compresses air within the cylinder and secures the piston in the latched position. | 12-19-2013 |