Draper, US
Alan S. Draper, Everett, WA US
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20130152397 | AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF PANELIZED AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES - A facility for assembling aircraft fuselages comprises a plurality of movable cradles. Each cradle is configured to support a fuselage keel structure and assemble a panelized fuselage in a single upright build position. | 06-20-2013 |
20150307211 | AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF PANELIZED AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES - A facility for assembling aircraft fuselages comprises a plurality of movable cradles. Each cradle is configured to support a fuselage keel structure and assemble a panelized fuselage from the keel structure to obtain a full fuselage contour in a single upright build position. | 10-29-2015 |
Allen Draper, Peabody, MA US
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20090259546 | Method of Incentive Distribution For Cross Client Referral - The present invention relates generally to methods of generating business by providing incentives for clients to obtain goods and/or services from goods and service providers, wherein said providers refer clients to other providers and as said providers have incentives provided within the method to make said referrals. The method involves one central manager serving as a communications conduit among goods and service providers pooling their services into one joint goods and services cross-client referral cooperative group. The method provides an incentive system among group members for referring clients to other group members. | 10-15-2009 |
Arlen Draper, Payson, AZ US
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20090260115 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUETHREE' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260116 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUEONE' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090282589 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUETWO' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
20140047588 | Blueberry plant named 'Drisblueseven' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeven’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, high productivity and very firm, large, sweet berries with intense blue color, is disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047589 | Blueberry plant named 'Drisbluesix' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSix’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, very early harvest season with high fruit productivity, and firm, sweet berries with medium acidity, is disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047590 | Blueberry plant named 'DRISBLUEEIGHT' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEight’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, small plant size with medium productivity and firm, tart berries with dark blue color, is disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140075616 | Blueberry plant named 'Drisbluefive' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, early harvest season with medium to high productivity, and firm, sweet berries with aromatic flavor, is disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075617 | Blueberry plant named 'DrisBlueFour' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFour’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, high productivity and firm, sweet berries with intense blue color and aromatic flavor, is disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
20150096084 | Blueberry plant named 'drisbluenine' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNine’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, high productivity and large, firm berries, is disclosed. | 04-02-2015 |
20150163971 | Blueberry plant named 'DrisBlueTwelve' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwelve’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet berries with very low acidity, is disclosed. | 06-11-2015 |
20150163972 | Blueberry plant named 'Drisbluethirteen' - A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueThirteen’ particularly distinguished by having a very long harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed. | 06-11-2015 |
Bruce A. Draper, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100322534 | OPTIMIZED CORRELATION FILTERS FOR SIGNAL PROCESSING - A system and method for generating and using a correlation filter. The method includes providing a plurality of training images, each training image being paired with an associated target correlation plane. Each training image and target correlation plane pair is processed. A final filter is generated, wherein the final filter is useable to generate a filtered output correlation plane of each training image. The final filter is selected to collectively minimize errors between the filtered output correlation plane of each training image and its associated target correlation plane. The final filter can be used in a wide variety of still image and video based object location and tracking applications. | 12-23-2010 |
Charles Draper, Thomasville, NC US
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20150097200 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH HIGH SCOTOPIC / PHOTOPIC (S/P) RATIO - Solid state light emitting apparatuses include blue LEDs (including but not limited to a combination of short wavelength and long wavelength blue LEDs) to stimulate green lumiphors, with supplemental emissions by either red lumiphors and/or red solid state light emitters, to provide aggregate emissions with high S/P ratio (e.g., at least 1.95) and favorably high color rendering values (e.g., 85 or greater), preferably in combination with high brightness and high luminous efficacy. In certain embodiments, a solid state light emitting apparatus may be devoid of a LED having a peak wavelength of from 470-599 nm and/or devoid of lumiphors peak wavelengths in the yellow range. Multiple LEDs may be arranged in an emitter package. | 04-09-2015 |
Charles Draper, Apex, NC US
Christopher Draper, Allendale, NJ US
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20100008627 | DUAL TWIST SINGLE HELIX OPTICAL FIBER GRATING - A single helix chiral fiber grating of a predetermined grating strength is provided that is operable to control light transmission in a predetermined wavelength range. The novel fiber grating comprises a first optical fiber with a first interface portion at a first end, a second interface portion at a second end, and a middle portion therebetween. The first optical fiber is configured with at least one fiber core, surrounded by a corresponding at least one cladding, with a first longitudinal section disposed within the first interface portion, a second longitudinal section disposed within the second interface portion, and also includes a longitudinal helical section, disposed therebetween within the middle portion, that comprises a longitudinal helix structure of a single predetermined handedness, having a predetermined pitch profile, and having a predetermined helix diameter profile selected and configured to produce the predetermined grating strength. The helical section of the novel fiber grating is preferably produced by placing the first optical fiber, proximal to and parallel with a second fiber (or equivalent elongated member), and longitudinally twisting them together to form a double helix structure. Advantageously, the diameter of the second fiber (or a diameter profile thereof) may be selected to achieve the predetermined helix diameter profile in the helical section of the first fiber. The second fiber may be left proximal to the first fiber after fabrication or removed. | 01-14-2010 |
20140275765 | PROBE ASSEMBLY AND DISPOSABLE COVER PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN ENDOSCOPE APPLICATIONS OF LOW COHERENCE INTERFEROMETRY - A fiber optic probe assembly comprises an optical engine and a fiber optic probe. A proximal end connector comprises a self-aligning connector for connecting optical fibers of the fiber optic probe to the optical engine and an integrated fiber optic-based polarizer. A disposable cover is provided for enclosing at least a portion of a fiber optic probe assembly. The disposable cover comprises an elongated tubular housing and a sheath portion adapted to receive at least a portion of the fiber optic probe between ends of the housing. A handle is disposed on a proximal end of the housing, the handle comprising a self-tensioning device. An optical window is disposed on a distal end of the housing, the optical window adapted to provide for alignment with optical elements of the fiber optic probe. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher W. Draper, Allendale, NJ US
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20090136176 | OPTICAL FIBER MODE COUPLING DEVICE, HAVING AN OPTIMIZED FIBER INTERFACE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - An optical fiber mode coupling device, capable of being readily connected to a conventional optical fiber with a high degree of ruggedness, is provided. The inventive mode coupling device only allows transmission of at least one supported fiber mode therethrough, and is preferably configured to maximize the coupling, of at least one desired fiber mode, to the at least one supported fiber mode. Advantageously, the inventive mode coupling device is capable of performing the functions of a mode filter for the signal entering its first end, or serving as a mode conditioner for the signal entering its opposite second end. Thus, in one practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode filter by maximizing the coupling between at least one desired fiber mode of a multi-mode input signal entering the device's first end, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's second end that comprises at least one predetermined fiber mode, corresponding to at least one desired fiber mode. In another practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode conditioner by maximizing the coupling between an input signal, comprising at least one predetermined fiber mode, that enters the device's second end, and, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's first end that comprises at least one desired fiber mode, corresponding to a conditioned at least one predetermined fiber mode. | 05-28-2009 |
Colleen Draper, Stoneham, MA US
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20100098809 | GENETIC MARKER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - A system and method for facilitating personal weight management based on genetic markers. Genetic samples can be analyzed and genotype patterns can be identified and provided to a user. Wellness information, including macronutrient requirements and exercise requirements, based on genotype patterns can be generated. Genotype patterns and wellness information can be stored, transmitted and displayed via computer networks and the internet. Existing third party diets, meal plans, and/or fitness programs can be recommended based on the genotype patterns. Individuals can use nutritional tracking software and/or exercise metric programs coupled with their genetic information to make adjustments to their diet and/or exercise to lose weight. Individuals can purchase nutrition products based on their genotype information. | 04-22-2010 |
20100105038 | GENETIC MARKERS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This application relates to methods and tests that allow for the establishment of personalized weight-loss programs for a subject based upon the subject's metabolic genotype in key metabolic genes. Kits and methods are disclosed for determining a subject's metabolic genotype, which may be used to select an appropriate therapeutic/dietary regimen or lifestyle recommendation based upon the likelihood of a subject's responsiveness to certain diets and activity levels. Such a personalized weight-loss program will have obvious benefits (e.g., yield better results in terms of weight loss and weight maintenance) over traditional weight-loss programs that do not take into account genetic information. | 04-29-2010 |
20100136561 | Genetic Markers for Weight Management and Methods of Use Thereof - This application relates to methods and tests that allow for the establishment of personalized weight-loss programs for a subject based upon the subject's metabolic genotype in key metabolic genes. Kits and methods are disclosed for determining a subject's metabolic genotype, which may be used to select an appropriate therapeutic/dietary regimen or lifestyle recommendation based upon the likelihood of a subject's responsiveness to certain diets and activity levels. Such a personalized weight-loss program will have obvious benefits (e.g., yield better results in terms of weight loss and weight maintenance) over traditional weight-loss programs that do not take into account genetic information. | 06-03-2010 |
Craig M. Draper, Worthington, OH US
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20080271930 | WEIGHING APPARATUS HAVING ROTATING WEIGH PLATFORM AND VERTICAL FORCE MINIMIZING SYSTEM - A weighing apparatus having a weighing system, a drive system, and a vertical force minimizing system. The weighing system may include a load receiving surface and a plurality of load cells. The drive system produces rotation of the load receiving surface about its vertical axis. The vertical force minimizing system minimizes the amount of vertical force that is applied to the load cells through the drive system, while simultaneously transmitting forces in the transverse direction to provide for rotational movement of the load receiving surface. | 11-06-2008 |
Dana Draper, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130292066 | WINDOW COVERING SYSTEM WITH MAGNETIC POSITIONING - A window covering system with selectively positionable slats and a plurality of strategically positioned pairs of cooperating magnets. At least one magnet is embedded in or otherwise attached to predetermined locations on both the frame and the slats of the window covering. By aligning the magnets in the slats with the magnets in the frame, the slats can be quickly, reliably, and uniformly set to one or more desired positions. | 11-07-2013 |
Daniel Draper, Portland, OR US
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20090110409 | High sensitivity two-stage amplifier - The invention relates to amplifiers and in particular, to a transimpedance amplifier for high rate applications. Disclosed is a two stage transimpedance amplifier having a first stage comprising an amplifier and a load and a second stage comprising an amplifier and a resistor. Negative feedback is provided through a feedback resistor. Only two voltage conversions occur which reduces phase distortion, as compared to three stage transimpedance amplifiers which perform 3 voltage conversions. | 04-30-2009 |
20090175302 | Method and apparatus for reducing optical signal speckle - An optical signal generator is configured with an associated control system and driver configured to reduce speckle. Speckle reduction occurs by pulsing the drive signal between a first current level and a second current level. These pulses force the optical signal generator to introduce oscillations into the optical signal. The coherence of the emitted light is reduced during the period of oscillations in the optical signal, which reduces speckle. In one embodiment, the pulsing of the drive signal brings the drive signal down to a level near or below threshold, which in turn intermittently turns off the optical signal output. Returning the optical signal to a desired optical output intensity introduces the speckle reducing oscillation. The pulse frequency, and duty cycle is controlled by a duty cycle control signal to modulate overall optical power and adjust amount of despeckle. | 07-09-2009 |
20090256973 | Reducing power dissipation in portable LCOS/LCD/DLP portable projection systems - A projection system with one or more light sources reduced power consumption and optional scanning capability is disclosed. A controller processes image data to generate light source control signals and pixel screen control signals which are coordinated to generate an image. Reductions in power consumption occur by matching the light output from the light source to the brightest pixel(s) in the pixel screen for a particular frame. By setting the light output level to an intensity or duration matched to only the maximum level corresponding to a image frame, power consumption is reduced as compared to an embodiment which sets the light source output to its maximum level or maximum duration. The pixel screen, which may be an LCD screen, sets pixel areas corresponding to the brightest pixels as transparent and other, less bring pixels on the pixel screen are set to appropriate levels of reduced transparency. | 10-15-2009 |
Daniel Draper, Seattle, WA US
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20150271071 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE NETWORK DELAY WITH LOCATION INDEPENDENCE - The techniques disclosed herein determine a location independent network delay via a network monitoring device. Such techniques particularly include determining various delays such as a zero window delay, an advertised window delay, and a congestion window delay (including slow start delays). | 09-24-2015 |
David L. Draper, Charlevoix, MI US
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20100107961 | CONVERTIBLE TOP FOR YACHT - A retractable convertible top for a pleasure craft, including a canvas type fabric and stowable linkage mechanism, is described. This convertible top may be fully deployed and retracted automatically to provide a quick and efficient means of providing shelter for the open cabin of a pleasure craft while still allowing easy entrance and egress from the cabin when the top is fully deployed. The convertible top may be fully stowable within a small volume storage bin with watertight covers. The stowage bin may be integrated into the craft. The craft's existing hydraulic and control systems may be utilized to automatically deploy and retract the convertible top. | 05-06-2010 |
20140331907 | MARINE AFT BULKHEAD AND WINDOW SYSTEM - A marine aft bulkhead and window system in a fully framed assembly includes a port side glass assembly that is fully retractable below a lowest edge of a window opening, a starboard side glass assembly that is fully retractable below the lowest edge of the window opening, a door glass assembly that is fully retractable below the lowest edge of a door opening, and a door assembly that is fully retractable to port or starboard horizontally. | 11-13-2014 |
Debra Riley Draper, Atlanta, GA US
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20120061951 | LOTTERY GAMES AND GAMING PLATFORM - Systems, methods, and lottery tickets provide lottery games with gameplay that allows a variety of play options and results a rich prize structure. Gameplay can be centered on a lottery game player or a related entity, which can comprise other lottery game players. Gameplay centered on the lottery game player can be customized to a specific segment associated therewith. Play options can include iterative gameplay and gameplay reliant on information supplied by the game player. Features of the rich prize structure include monetary prizes that can include cash awards and non-cash awards. Monetary prizes can be awarded in response to active game play or passive gameplay. Other monetary prizes can be redeemed during a period of time and can include award terms that benefit the lottery game player or the related entity (relative(s) of the lottery game player, non-profit organization(s), prize supplier(s), etc.). | 03-15-2012 |
Don R. Draper, Chanhassen, MN US
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20100170240 | HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM - An exemplary hydraulic reservoir includes a reservoir tank having an interior cavity for retaining a fluid and an aperture fluidly connecting the interior cavity to an exterior region of the reservoir. A cover selectively engages the reservoir tank, and is movable between an open position, wherein the fluid path through the aperture in the reservoir tank is at least partially open, and a closed position, wherein the fluid path through the aperture is substantially closed. The hydraulic reservoir further includes a pressure relief mechanism having at least one pressure responsive fastener for releasably connecting the cover to the reservoir tank. The at least one pressure responsive fastener includes a fastener fixed for concurrent movement with one of the cover and the reservoir tank, and a biasing member operably connecting the fastener to whichever of the cover and reservoir tank is not fixed for concurrent movement with the fastener. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170573 | PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM HAVING A RUPTURE DISK - An exemplary pressure relief mechanism includes a reservoir having an interior cavity for retaining a fluid and a gas. The reservoir includes an aperture that fluidly connects the interior cavity to an exterior region of the reservoir. A rupture disk is arranged across the aperture in the reservoir and substantially blocks the fluid path through the aperture. The rupture disk is configured to open the fluid path through the aperture when a pressure within the interior cavity generally exceeds a predetermined level. | 07-08-2010 |
20130068056 | HYBRID HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A vehicle drivetrain has a first driver, a first clutch to selectively couple the first driver with an engine, an energy storage device coupled to the first driver, a second driver coupled to the energy storage device and connected to a driveshaft, and a second clutch that selectively couples the first and second drivers. In one embodiment, the first clutch is opened and the second clutch is closed during a vehicle operating condition requiring high torque, the first clutch is closed and the second clutch is opened during a transient vehicle operating condition, and the first clutch and the second clutch are closed during a steady-state vehicle operating condition. Additional clutches may be included to reduce energy losses or provide multiple mechanical ratios. The drivers themselves may be pumps, motors, generators, combined pump/motors, or combined motor/generators, making the invention suitable for both hydraulic implementation and electric implementation. | 03-21-2013 |
Eric Draper, Santaquin, UT US
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20150071410 | DUAL TUBE SUPPORT FOR ELECTRON EMITTER - An x-ray tube including dual, electrically-conductive emitter tubes to support and provide electrical power to an electron emitter. A method of evacuating and sealing the x-ray tube by drawing a vacuum on the x-ray tube through an inner tube of dual emitter tubes, then pinching the inner tube to seal off the enclosure and to maintain a vacuum therein. | 03-12-2015 |
20150098552 | MODULAR X-RAY SOURCE - A modular x-ray source in which the x-ray tube is removably attached to a case and power supply by a removable cap. | 04-09-2015 |
George E. Draper, Lake Drive, FL US
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20140313702 | MULTI-FUEL LANTERN - A lantern comprising a tank, a chimney, an ignition bowl, and a chimney tube. There is also a mixing subassembly, a fuel line, a nozzle and a chimney cap. There is an igniter subassembly, an outflow subassembly and a pump. The igniter subassembly is angled to the right, and inward, providing more efficient heating of the outflow subassembly upper heating tube and loop. A outflow tube, which carries the fuel, has two external dimensions, which provides for more efficient fuel heating. | 10-23-2014 |
Isabelle Draper, Andover, MD US
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20140243378 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Muscular Disease, and Related Screening Methods - Disclosed are methods of treating a muscle disease and improving normal muscle function by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an isoprenoid antibiotic. Also disclosed are methods of upregulating hnRNP L and hnRNP L targets by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an isoprenoid antibiotic. Methods of screening compounds for use in treating muscle disease and improving muscle function are also described. | 08-28-2014 |
James M. Draper, East Hartland, CT US
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20120000729 | OVER-ACCELERATION AND OVER-SPEED DETECTION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - An elevator system | 01-05-2012 |
20120000731 | ELEVATOR OVER-ACCELERATION AND OVER-SPEED PROTECTION SYSTEM - An elevator system | 01-05-2012 |
20120000732 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY TRIGGER - An electromagnetic safety trigger | 01-05-2012 |
James M. Draper, Woodstock, CT US
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20120222918 | ELEVATOR BRAKING DEVICE - An exemplary elevator braking device comprises a brake housing. A plurality of rollers are supported by the brake housing. The rollers are arranged to be positioned on opposite sides of a guiderail. The rollers are selectively moveable between a first position in which the rollers are spaced apart a first distance and a second position in which the rollers are spaced apart a second, smaller distance so that the rollers engage and roll along opposite sides of the guiderail. At least one biasing member is supported by the brake housing. The biasing member is associated with at least one of the rollers and biases the associated roller toward the other roller in the second position. A plurality of braking surfaces are supported by the brake housing. At least one braking surface is associated with each of the rollers. Each braking surface engages a periphery of the associated roller that faces the side of the guiderail. Friction between the periphery of the associated roller and the braking surface provides a stopping force. | 09-06-2012 |
James M. Draper, East Hartford, CT US
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20140008157 | ELEVATOR BRAKING SYSTEM - An elevator system includes one or more rails fixed in a hoistway and an elevator car configured to move through the hoistway along the one or more rails. The system includes one or more braking systems having one more braking surfaces secured to the elevator car and frictionally engageable with one or more rails of the elevator system. One or more actuators are operably connected to the one or more braking surfaces configured to urge engagement and/or disengagement of the one or more braking surfaces with the rail to stop and/or hold the elevator car during operation of the elevator system. | 01-09-2014 |
Jeffrey Draper, Mcveytown, PA US
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20090255352 | DETACHABLE, QUICK DISCONNECT SYSTEM FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING COMPONENTS - A connector system for attaching a probe to a probe shaft mating assembly comprising: a probe shaft mating assembly comprising a connector body, a plunger chamber located within the connector body, a spring located within the plunger chamber, a locking ball channel extending through the connector body from the plunger chamber to the outer surface of the connector body, a locking ball located within the locking ball channel, and a plunger located within the plunger chamber adjacent to the spring, wherein the locking ball is in contact with the outer surface of the plunger; a probe comprising a probe body, a probe shaft chamber located within the probe shaft facing end of the probe body, and a locking ball receiver located in the probe body adjacent to the probe shaft chamber; wherein the diameter of the probe shaft chamber is larger than that of the probe shaft mating assembly such that when the plunger and the spring are moved from a first position to a second position, the locking ball moves inwardly towards the plunger chamber and below the outer surface of the connector body allowing the probe facing end of the probe shaft mating assembly to enter the probe shaft chamber, and when the plunger and spring are moved from the second position to the first position, the locking ball moves towards the surface of the connector body, extending beyond the outer surface of the connector body such that the locking ball engages the locking ball receiver and fixes the probe to the probe shaft mating assembly. | 10-15-2009 |
Jeffrey Bishop Draper, Mcveytown, PA US
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20120006133 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for insertion inspection of an elongate tubular member. The inspection assembly includes a probe head with a sensor. The assembly also includes a flexible shaft connected to the probe head and transmitting a motive force to the probe head to move the probe head within the elongate tubular member. The probe head includes at least one characteristic to minimize resistance against movement of the probe head along a torturous path within the tubular member. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006134 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for inspecting a hollow member, with a probe head, which includes at least one sensor, and a flexible shaft connected to the probe head to transmit motive force. The shaft encloses at least one wire operatively connected to the probe head for sensory operation of the sensor. The shaft has a first part adjacent to the probe head and a second part distal there from. The first part is relatively more flexible that the second part. The shaft has an improved ability to follow a torturous path of the hollow member and for aiding in kink prevention of the shaft. In one aspect, the first part is made of polymer material and has a reduced-diameter and corrugations. Optionally, at least one non-metallic retrieval cable is enclosed within the shaft and connected to the probe head for transmitting a pulling force to the probe head. | 01-12-2012 |
20120007594 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for insertion inspection of an elongate hollow member. The inspection assembly includes a probe head including at least one sensor for sensing a characteristic of the elongate hollow member as the probe head is moved internally within the elongate hollow member. The assembly includes a flexible shaft connected to the probe head and transmitting a motive force to the probe head to move the probe head within the elongate hollow member. The flexible shaft encloses at least one wire operatively connected between the probe head and at least one component external to the elongate hollow member for sensory operation of the at least one sensor. The flexible shaft is at least partially corrugated. | 01-12-2012 |
Jeffrey E. Draper, Butte, MT US
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20120199207 | SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING CLOSURE AND CONTAINER - A self-contained breathing closure for flasks and other containers that require gas exchange. An illustrative embodiment of the closure is comprised of a splashguard, an adaptor for attaching the closure to the container, a bellows element and a gas-permeable barrier element. The splashguard is intended to keep liquid contents under vigorous agitation in the container without wetting the gas-permeable barrier. The adaptor couples the closure to the container in a secure fashion. The bellows element allows for repeated changes in the internal volume of the container-closure system. The gas-permeable barrier allows desired gases to enter and leave the container while excluding small particles and/or microorganisms. The technology may be used with existing glass flask technology, or coupled to a plastic flask that may be configured for either single-use, or multiple-use. | 08-09-2012 |
Jodie Draper, Kirkland, WA US
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20120166954 | TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC AGGREGATION OF INFORMATION - Techniques for an electronic montage system are described. An apparatus may comprise a logic device arranged to execute a montage application comprising an authoring component operative to provide a presentation surface having multiple presentation tiles, receive control directives to associate content files with presentation tiles, generate tile objects for the content files based on content file types for the content files, and store the presentation surface and tile objects as a montage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120254713 | TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC AGGREGATION OF INFORMATION - Techniques for an electronic montage system are described. An apparatus may comprise a logic device arranged to execute a montage application comprising an authoring component operative to provide a presentation surface having multiple presentation tiles, receive control directives to associate content files with presentation tiles, generate tile objects for the content files based on content file types for the content files, and store the presentation surface and tile objects as a montage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-04-2012 |
20130007598 | TECHNIQUES FOR APPLYING CULTURAL SETTINGS TO DOCUMENTS DURING LOCALIZATION - Techniques for applying cultural settings to documents during localization are described. An apparatus may comprise a stylesheet generation component operative to generate a stylesheet from a configuration file, the configuration file specific to a formatting standard, the stylesheet comprising one or more conversion rules for the conversion of one or more documents to the formatting standard. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-03-2013 |
John Draper, Lake Orion, MI US
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20140197286 | Crib Cup Holder - A crib cup holder that includes a generally round shape base cup holder with a top outer circumference, the base cup holder contains a Sippy cup or a baby bottle, a plurality of connecting devices wrap around the base cup holder and one or more o columns of an infant and a toddler crib and a cup rim that is disposed on the top outer circumference of the base cup holder, optional cup rim is made of an illuminated material to make the base cup holder and the cup rim more visible in a dark environment. | 07-17-2014 |
Kristina Draper, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20150324467 | PROFILE MANAGEMENT - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for profile management are provided herein. In one or more embodiments, a first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided. | 11-12-2015 |
Larry Draper, Bothell, WA US
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20120304262 | AUTOMATING CLOUD SERVICE RECONNECTIONS - Technologies are generally described for automatically reconnecting a security principal to cloud services through correlation of security principal identifier attributes. A new security principal for a user may be detected and automatically reconnected to the user's cloud based services. An administrator for the security domains may specify a value of a unique security principal metadata attribute for the original security principal in a customizable security principal metadata attribute in the new security principal in the same or new security domain. A secondary verification metadata attribute may optionally be specified to ensure the correct security principal is reconnected to the user's cloud based resources. The correlation between the original security principal for the user and the new security principal may be used to reconnect the user's cloud resources. | 11-29-2012 |
Lonnie Draper, Tallahassee, FL US
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20090277811 | Inventory control and prescription dispensing system - A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed to the correct person; a patient registration system in communication with the central computer system for collecting insurance, doctor, biometric, and other information to facilitate transactions; transport container that integrates into the dispensing vault and provides secure transportation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the dispensing vault. | 11-12-2009 |
20090281656 | Inventory control and prescription dispensing system - A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed to the correct person; a patient registration system in communication with the central computer system for collecting insurance, doctor, biometric, and other information to facilitate transactions; transport container that integrates into the dispensing vault and provides secure transportation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the dispensing vault. | 11-12-2009 |
Matt Draper, North Salt Lake, UT US
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20090204072 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 08-13-2009 |
20110311337 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 12-22-2011 |
20140276650 | ALCOHOL RESISTANT CATHETERS AND USES THEREOF - Alcohol resistant aromatic polycarbonate urethanes including their use in catheters. In one embodiment, a power injectable central venous access device is provided comprising a single or multilumen catheter shaft, junction, and extension leg(s), all of which may comprise aromatic polycarbonate polyurethane that is configured to withstand direct and prolonged exposure to alcohol. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew A. Draper, North Salt Lake, UT US
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20150088091 | Indicia Informative of Characteristics of Insertable Medical Devices - A system by which resource information relating to an insertable medical device, such as an intravascular catheter, can be identified by its source so as to be accessed by a practitioner, caregiver, or patient, is disclosed. In particular, a resource information key is included at a predetermined key location on or proximate to the medical device, wherein the key indicates the source of the resource information. In one example embodiment, therefore, an insertable medical device for establishing intravascular access to a patient, such as a peripherally inserted central catheter (“PICC”), is disclosed and comprises: an internal portion, and a portion external to the patient that includes a resource information key indicating a website where a user can acquire resource information relating to the medical device. In other embodiments indicia are provided as quick response (“QR”) codes, and as various markings to indicate compatibility of the medical device with ethanol. | 03-26-2015 |
20150182168 | Electrically Conductive Pathway in a Closed-Ended Catheter - A closed-ended catheter assembly that includes an electrically conductive pathway is disclosed. The conductive pathway enables electrical ECG signals from a patient's heart to pass through the closed-ended tip of the indwelling catheter while still preventing unintended fluid flow. In one embodiment, a catheter assembly is disclosed and comprises an elongate catheter tube including a closed distal end. The catheter tube defines a lumen and includes a valve defined in the catheter tube to selectively enable fluids to pass therethrough. The catheter tube includes a conductive element that provides an electrically conductive pathway between the lumen and an exterior portion of the catheter. The conductive element includes an electrically conductive sleeve disposed within the lumen and is positioned proximate a hole defined in a catheter tube wall. The hole enables fluids in a vessel of the patient body in which the catheter tube is disposed to contact the sleeve. | 07-02-2015 |
Michael Draper, Plaistow, NH US
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20080312193 | Substituted Tetracycline Compounds for Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Disorders - Methods and compositions for the treatment of skin disorders (e.g., acne, rosacea) are described. | 12-18-2008 |
20090118269 | Methods for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Tetracycline Compounds - Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described. | 05-07-2009 |
Michael Draper, Windham, NH US
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20090131481 | Transcription Factor Modulating Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - Substituted benzimidazole compounds useful as anti-infectives that decrease resistance, virulence, or growth of microbes are provided. Methods of using substituted benzimidazole compounds, in, e.g., reducing virulence and infectivity, inhibiting biofilms and treating bacterial infections are also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
20110207706 | Methods for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Tetracycline Compounds - Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described. | 08-25-2011 |
20110245501 | Substituted Tetracycline Compounds as Synergistic Antifungal Agents - The present invention relates to substituted tetracycline compounds and related methods for increasing the antifungal activity of an antifungal agent. The methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound in combination with an antifungal agent such that the subject is treated for the fungal associated disorder. | 10-06-2011 |
20120101071 | SubstitutedTetracycline Compounds for the Treatment of Malaria - This invention provides a method for treating or preventing malaria in a subject. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound, such that malaria is treated or prevented. In one aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a tetracycline compound to treat malaria in a subject and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The substituted tetracycline compounds of the invention can be used to in combination with one or more anti-malarial compounds or can be used to treat or prevent malaria which is resistant to one or more other anti-malarial compounds. | 04-26-2012 |
20120245130 | Methods of Using Substituted Tetracycline Compounds to Modulate RNA - A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael Draper, Jacksonville, FL US
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20140274566 | Programmable System and Process for Monitored and Assisted Weight Lifting During Rehabilitation or Training Exercise - A system and process that selectively provides lifting assistance during the concentric phase and possibly during the eccentric phase during lifting of weights for rehabilitation or training, the system being programmable to provide a variety of exercise programs dedicated to a particular user, and the system monitoring the progress of the user during the exercise to selectively respond to certain trigger conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael P. Draper, Windham, NH US
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20130345179 | Substituted tetracycline compounds for treatment of inflammatory skin disorders - Methods and compositions for the treatment of skin disorders (e.g., acne, rosacea) are described. | 12-26-2013 |
20140343020 | METHODS OF USING SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLINE COMPOUNDS TO MODULATE RNA - A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described. | 11-20-2014 |
20150141381 | TETRACYCLINE COMPOUNDS HAVING TARGET THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES - Methods and compounds for treating diseases with tetracycline compounds having a target therapeutic activity are described. | 05-21-2015 |
20150174144 | TETRACYCLINE COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - Tetracycline compounds for treating neurodegenerative disorders are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the tetracycline compounds, and a method for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative disorders or inflammation in a subject by administering the tetracycline compounds or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, either alone or in combination with a second therapeutic agent. | 06-25-2015 |
20150321997 | METHODS OF USING SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLINE COMPOUNDS TO MODULATE RNA - A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described. | 11-12-2015 |
Michael P. Draper, Plaistow, NH US
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20110059962 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR MODULATING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Substituted benzoimidazole compounds useful as anti-infectives that decrease resistance, virulence, or growth of microbes are provided. Methods of using substituted benzimidazole compounds, in, e.g., reducing virulence and infectivity, inhibiting biofilms and treating bacterial infections, are also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
Mike Draper, West Valley City, UT US
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20120037323 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY ALIGNING A MOVABLE PARTITION - Movable partition systems include a vertical alignment structure including at least one roller element coupled to a portion of a movable partition and a ramp configured to abut against the at least one roller element to vertically align the portion of the movable partition to engage with a strike plate. Methods of vertically aligning the movable partition include coupling at least one vertical alignment structure to the movable partition including coupling at least one structural frame member to the movable partition and coupling the at least one roller element to the at least one structural frame member and installing at least one ramp to an overhead structure configured to abut the at least one roller element and vertically align a leading end of the movable partition. | 02-16-2012 |
20130104476 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERTICALLY ALIGNING A MOVABLE PARTITION | 05-02-2013 |
20150040498 | MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ALIGNING A LEADING END OF A MOVABLE PARTITION - Movable partition systems include a vertical alignment structure including at least one roller element coupled to a portion of a movable partition and a ramp configured to abut against the at least one roller element to vertically align the portion of the movable partition to engage with a strike plate. Methods of vertically aligning the movable partition include coupling at least one vertical alignment structure to the movable partition including coupling at least one structural frame member to the movable partition and coupling the at least one roller element to the at least one structural frame member and installing at least one ramp to an overhead structure configured to abut the at least one roller element and vertically align a leading end of the movable partition. | 02-12-2015 |
Neil Draper, Lexington, KY US
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20150082748 | Method of Making an Asphalt Container - A method of making a one piece, leak proof container for holding and transporting hot melt asphalt. The container is made from a sheet of heavy duty cardboard which is coated on one side, folded and glued to create a leak proof container. The sheet has a series of pre-scored fold lines to allow the sheet to be folded into a container with a leak proof bottom. A series of reinforcing sheets are added to the bottom of the container to provide reinforcement, and to create the leak proof base. | 03-26-2015 |
Nicole Draper, Lake Orion, MI US
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20140197286 | Crib Cup Holder - A crib cup holder that includes a generally round shape base cup holder with a top outer circumference, the base cup holder contains a Sippy cup or a baby bottle, a plurality of connecting devices wrap around the base cup holder and one or more o columns of an infant and a toddler crib and a cup rim that is disposed on the top outer circumference of the base cup holder, optional cup rim is made of an illuminated material to make the base cup holder and the cup rim more visible in a dark environment. | 07-17-2014 |
Owen Draper, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20110090331 | ARTICULATING IMAGER FOR VIDEO BORESCOPE - A borescope includes a flexible cable having a signal carrier disposed throughout a length of the flexible cable. An imager head illuminates an object proximate to the imager head. An articulating member is disposed between the flexible cable and the imager head. The articulating member includes a spring having a coiled wire defining a central cavity, and an axially incompressible member positioned in a spring central cavity extending from a connector attached to an end of the flexible cable to the imager head. The incompressible member permits angular deflection of the imager head with respect to the flexible cable while precluding axial compression of the coiled wire and individual coil-to-coil contact. | 04-21-2011 |
Owen W. Draper, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100033563 | Light Pipe For Imaging Head of Video Inspection Device - A light dispersal unit or light pipe for a video imaging device includes a transparent body. The body includes a tubular ring having an outer diameter and a through bore defining an inner diameter. Four equidistantly spaced raised portions are homogenously joined to the tubular ring. The ring has a semi-circular shape corresponding to the outer and inner diameters of the tubular ring. The raised portions each include a slot created between opposed first and second extending portions, the slot having an end wall and opposed first and second slot walls. A rounded end face defines a free end of each of the first and second extending portions facing away from the tubular ring. The rounded end face includes at least two curved portions each having a different radius of curvature. The light pipe can be a tapered light pipe having a flange portion for mounting the tapered light pipe. | 02-11-2010 |
20110090493 | IMAGER HEAD ADJUSTABLE MIRROR MOUNT FOR BORESCOPE - A remote inspection device imager assembly includes an imager body having a male threaded portion. An accessory assembly includes: a tubular body portion having first internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion such that tubular body portion rotation axially translates the tubular body portion with respect to the imager body; and a mirror obliquely angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of both the imager assembly. A threaded coupler positioned between the imager body and tubular body portion has second internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion. The threaded coupler is selectively axially translated by rotation to a first contact position with the imager body or a second contact position with the tubular body portion. The second contact position binds the first and second internal female threads with the male threaded portion to prevent tubular body portion axial rotation and fix a mirror orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
Patrick L. Draper, Smithfield, UT US
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20120175012 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING AND SHIPPING FLUIDS - A method for mixing includes releasably coupling a first container station to a docking station, the first container station having a shipping vessel bounding a compartment, the docking station having a stand and a drive motor assembly adjustably mounted to the stand. The vertical or horizontal position of the drive motor assembly is adjusted relative to the stand so that the drive motor assembly is in a first position. A drive shaft is advanced through the drive motor assembly and into a chamber of a first collapsible bag disposed within the compartment of the shipping vessel. The drive motor assembly is activated so that the mixer rotates the drive shaft causing mixing of the fluid within the first collapsible bag. | 07-12-2012 |
20130084030 | DISPOSABLE PLUG AND SENSOR FITTINGS FOR BIOREACTOR BAGS - A port fitting for use with a barbed fluid connector includes a plug having a first end and an opposing second end with a guide outwardly projecting from the second end. An O-ring is disposed on and encircling the plug. A pair of elongated arms project alongside the length of the plug. Each arm has a first end secured to the first end of the plug and an opposing second end that is freely disposed so that the arms can be flexed by manipulation of the second end. Each arm has a catch that inwardly projects toward to the guide. In one embodiment the guide terminates at an end wall and a channel extends through the plug and guide to the end wall. An optical sensor is mounted on the end wall. | 04-04-2013 |
20140137519 | FLUID MANIFOLD SYSTEMS - A fluid manifold system includes a manifold having at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. A plurality of receiving containers are in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the manifold, each receiving container bounding a compartment. The receiving containers can be formed integral with the manifold by welding together a second portion of the opposing flexible sheets or can comprise separate containers that are coupled to the manifold. | 05-22-2014 |
20150259082 | FLUID MANIFOLD SYSTEMS - A fluid manifold system includes a manifold having at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. A plurality of receiving containers are in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the manifold, each receiving container bounding a compartment. The receiving containers can be formed integral with the manifold by welding together a second portion of the opposing flexible sheets or can comprise separate containers that are coupled to the manifold. | 09-17-2015 |
Richard B. Draper, Sandy, UT US
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20140266636 | Modular Professional Equipment Controlled by Mobile Device - Example embodiments of the present invention provide a medical or dental device that is controlled by a mobile device. For example, the medical or dental device can be configured to wirelessly be controlled by a PDA, smartphone, tablet, netbook, ultrabook, and/or other similar mobile computing device. The mobile computing device can have an application that is programmed to communicate with the medical or dental device hardware and memory to control the function of the medical or dental device during use. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Draper, Orlando, FL US
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20150353438 | POLYMER COMPOSITE HAVING DISPERSED TRANSITION METAL OXIDE PARTICLES - A method of forming polymer composites having transition metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed therein includes mixing a transition metal oxide precursor including at least one transition metal, a polymer as a binder, a solvent for the polymer, and water to form a first solution including polymer-transition metal complexes. The polymer-transition metal complexes are hydrolyzed to produce a plurality of transition metal oxide nanoparticles, wherein water is added in the mixing in a stoichiometric excess for the hydrolyzing. The solvent and residual of the water remaining after the hydrolyzing are removed. A polymer composite including a plurality of transition metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer results after the removing, where some of the polymer is chemically conjugated to a surface of the transition metal oxide nanoparticles. | 12-10-2015 |
Robert Draper, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090081517 | Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generator Including a Glass Sealant - A solid oxide fuel cell generator is provided for electrochemically reacting a fuel gas with a flowing oxidant gas at an elevated temperature to produce power. The generator includes a generator section receiving a fuel gas and a plurality of elongated fuel cells extending through the generator section and having opposing open fuel cell ends for directing an oxidant gas between opposing plena in the generator. A sealant defines a seal on the fuel cells adjacent at least one of the fuel cell ends. The sealant is a modified lanthanum borate aluminosilicate glass composition having a minimal amount of boron oxide and silica, and in which the sealant maintains substantially constant physical characteristics throughout multiple thermal cycles. | 03-26-2009 |
20100009228 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL WITH TRANSITIONED CROSS-SECTION FOR IMPROVED ANODE GAS MANAGEMENT AT THE OPEN END - A solid oxide fuel cell ( | 01-14-2010 |
Shane D. Draper, Elko, NV US
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20110034846 | PROTECTIVE BRACES FOR JOINTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A brace for use in supporting a joint of a body of a subject is configured to provide the joint with a normal range of motion or a substantially normal range of motion while preventing abnormal and/or pathologic motion that might damage the joint or a connective band (e.g., a ligament, tendon, fascia, etc.) associated with the joint. The brace may include one or more engagement elements that engage a body part or body parts adjacent to the joint and one or more straps that are attached to the engagement element(s) at a location or locations that approximate the location(s) of one or more connective bands associated with the joint. The present invention also includes articles of clothing into which a brace is incorporated, as well as methods for supporting a joint. | 02-10-2011 |
Stark Draper, Madison, WI US
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20110041033 | Method and System for Decoding Graph-Based Codes Using Message-Passing with Difference-Map Dynamics - A code to be decoded by message-passing is represented by a factor graph. The factor graph includes variable nodes indexed by i and constraint nodes indexed by a connected by edges for transferring messages m | 02-17-2011 |
20130086456 | System and Method for Determining Quasi-Cyclic Low-Density Parity-Check Codes Having High Girth - A system and a method determine a quasi-cyclic (QC) low-density parity-check (LDPC) code corresponding to a protograph and having a predetermined girth. At least several elements of the connectivity matrix representing the protograph are duplicated along at least one line of duplication to produce an inflated connectivity matrix, wherein values of at least several elements in the connectivity matrix form a pattern indicated by the predetermined girth. A hierarchical quasi-cyclic (HQC) LDPC code corresponding to the inflated connectivity matrix is determined and at least several elements of a matrix representing the HQC LDPC code are removed, such that the matrix is squashed along the line of duplication to produce the QC LDPC code. | 04-04-2013 |
20140089759 | Error Correction Circuit for Data Communication Providing Parallelizable Linear Programming Decoding - An error detection/correction system provides an electronic circuit detecting and correcting transmission errors using linear programming. Linear programming techniques are made practical for real-time error correction and decoding by dividing the linear programming problem into independent parallelizable problems so that separate independent portions of the electronic circuit may simultaneously address solutions related to individual bits and/or parity rules. Linear programming is believed to avoid error floors inherent in conventional belief propagation error detection and correction techniques providing a decoding system suitable for high reliability applications. | 03-27-2014 |
Stark C. Draper, Newton, MA US
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20080279281 | Method and System for Compound Conditional Source Coding - Embodiments of the invention describe a compound conditional source coding method and system for communicating source data over a network. Length-n random uncompressed source data are drawn according to a distribution p | 11-13-2008 |
20080316069 | Maximum Likelihood Decoding via Mixed-Integer Adaptive Linear Programming - A method and system decodes a sequence of symbols received via a channel to a codeword of an error-correcting code. Log-likelihood ratios are determined from a sequence of symbols received via a channel. A set of constraints is initialized according to the log-likelihood ratios. An adaptive linear programming decoder is applied to the set of constraints and the log-likelihood ratios according to an error-correcting code to produce an estimate of the codeword and an updated set of constraints. If the estimate of the codeword is a non-integer pseudo codeword, further update the set of updated constraints with a set of integer constraints if the estimate of the codeword is the non-integer pseudo codeword, and proceeding with the applying step, and otherwise producing the estimate of the codeword as the final codeword. | 12-25-2008 |
Stark C. Draper, Madison, WI US
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20080235515 | Pre-processing Biometric Parameters before Encoding and Decoding - Biometric parameters acquired from human faces, voices, fingerprints, and irises are used for user authentication and access control. Because the biometric parameters are continuous and vary from one reading to the next, syndrome codes are applied to determine biometric syndrome vectors. The biometric syndrome vectors can be stored securely, while tolerating an inherent variability of biometric data. The stored biometric syndrome vector is decoded during user authentication using biometric parameters acquired at that time. The syndrome codes can also be used to encrypt and decrypt data. The biometric parameters can be pre-processed to form a binary representation, in which the binary representation has a set of predetermined statistical properties enforced imposed by a set of binary logical conditions. | 09-25-2008 |
20100058139 | Method for constructing large-girth quasi-cyclic low-density parity-check codes - A method constructs a code, wherein the code is a large-girth quasi-cyclic low-density parity-check code. A base matrix is selected for the code. A cost matrix corresponding to the base matrix is determined. A single element in the base is changed repeatedly maximize a reduction in cost. A parity check matrix is constructing for the code from the base matrix when the cost is zero, and an information block is encoded as a code word using the parity check matrix in an encoder. | 03-04-2010 |
20100192040 | Multi-Stage Decoder for Error-Correcting Codes - A multi-stage decoder decodes a block of symbols, received via a noisy channel, to a codeword. The decoder includes multiple sub-decoders connected sequentially, and wherein a next sub-decoder has a slower processing time and better word error rate than a previous sub-decoder, and wherein the next sub-decoder is only executed if the previous decoder fails to decode the block sequence of symbols, and a last sub-decoder is executed until a termination condition is reached. | 07-29-2010 |
20110041029 | Method and System for Decoding Graph-Based Codes Using Message-Passing with Difference-Map Dynamics - A code to be decoded by message-passing is represented by a factor graph. The factor graph includes variable nodes indexed by i and constraint nodes indexed by a connected by edges for transferring messages m | 02-17-2011 |
20130094318 | Energy Efficient Processor Having Heterogeneous Cache - A heterogeneous cache structure provides several memory cells into different ways each associated with different minimum voltages below which the memory cells produce substantial state errors. Reduced voltage operation of the cache may be accompanied by deactivating different ways according to the voltage reduction. The differentiation between the memory cells in the ways may be implemented by devoting different amounts of integrated circuit area to each memory cell either by changing the size of the transistors comprising the memory cell or devoting additional transistors to each memory cell in the form of shared error correcting codes or backup memory cells. | 04-18-2013 |
Steven Steele Draper, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100293755 | Omni-directional handle - The present invention provides a handle for attachment to luggage, vacuum cleaners, or another object to be moved. The handle includes a ball with a smooth surface surrounded by a hollow socket. A hole in the socket provides a passage way for a rod or other attachment mechanism to extend from the ball to the object to be moved. The socket freely moves in all directions with respect to the ball and the attachment mechanism, limited only by contact between the attachment mechanism and the edge of the hole in the socket which surrounds that attachment mechanism. Multiple ribs protrude from the interior of the hollow socket toward the ball, decreasing potential friction between the socket and the ball, thus facilitating free movement of the socket. In this manner, the socket automatically moves into a position which is ergonomically desirable for the user grasping the socket to move the object. | 11-25-2010 |
Stewart Draper, Matthews, NC US
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20090276257 | System and Method for Determining and Managing Risk Associated with a Business Relationship Between an Organization and a Third Party Supplier - Aspects of this invention are directed to a method for determining and managing risk associated with a business relationship between an organization and a third party supplier. A further aspect of this invention relates to a system that allows the organization to manage risk and compliance processes. Further aspects of this invention relate to identifying a potential third party for conducting a business relationship, obtaining information about the third party relating to the risk associated with the business relationship with the third party, and generating at least one score related to the risk associated with the business relationship with the third party. | 11-05-2009 |
Tad D. Draper, Draper, UT US
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20120152989 | Concealable Pouch - A pouch includes a front and back panel and a strap. The back panel includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has a trapezoidal shape and the lower portion has a substantially rectangular shape. The front panel has a substantially rectangular shape and being sized to match the lower portion of the back panel. The front panel includes a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges. The front panel is attached to the lower portion of the back panel at the bottom and two side edges to form a compartment. The top edge defines an opening for access to the compartment. The elongate strap has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the upper portion of the back panel. The second end is configured to be attached to the first end to form a loop. | 06-21-2012 |
Trenton Draper, Powder Springs, GA US
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20090144330 | Personal greeting/information/advertising system and method - A method and system is disclosed for providing a particular greeting ( | 06-04-2009 |
Tyron B. Draper, Nashville, TN US
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20090097919 | DIAMOND TROWEL BLADE - A diamond trowel blade | 04-16-2009 |
Ursula Draper, Tampa, FL US
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20140232701 | Extendable Mouth Stylus - An extendable stylus operated with a mouth, the stylus having an extending portion configured to have an adjustable length, a conductive tip that can interface with a touch screen device, the conductive tip located at a first end of the extending portion, a mouthpiece that engages the mouth of a user, wherein the mouthpiece is located at a second end of the extending portion opposite the first end and a control mechanism disposed at or near the second end of the extending portion, wherein the control mechanism is configured to control the length of the extending portion based on an operation by the mouth of the user. | 08-21-2014 |
William Edward Draper, Canton, MI US
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20140265509 | PARKING BRAKE NESTED FOOTREST ASSEMBLY - A footrest assembly includes a body portion having an upper contact surface adapted to support a vehicle occupant's foot at a predetermined angle. The footrest assembly includes mounting members adapted to couple the footrest assembly to a base unit disposed on a vehicle floorboard. The footrest assembly includes a depression or recess adapted to receive a parking brake pedal when the parking brake is in a fully actuated position. Thus, the footrest assembly is configured to provide a footrest option in a vehicle interior that would otherwise not have the space requirements to accommodate a footrest, while also allowing for full functionality of a parking brake pedal. | 09-18-2014 |