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Timothy R. Bentow, Warroad, MN US
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20120042574 | SASH RETAINER BAR ASSEMBLY - A retainer bar assembly for use with a door or window includes a retainer bar configured for slidable coupling with a fenestration frame and slidable coupling with a sash. A retainer bar handle is coupled with the retainer bar. A retainer bar fastener assembly includes a movable bolt movably coupled with the sash. The movable bolt is movable between a fastening configuration where the bolt is coupled with at least one of the retainer bar and the retainer bar handle and the retainer bar is fixed in an installed orientation relative to the sash, and a releasing configuration where the bolt is decoupled from one or more of the retainer bar and the retainer bar handle and the retainer bar is slidable relative to the sash. The retainer bar includes a retainer bar length configured to continuously couple along a sash portion from near a first sash end to near a second sash end, and the retainer bar length is configured to correspondingly couple along a fenestration frame and provide a continuous interface between the sash and the fenestration frame, | 02-23-2012 |
Timothy R. Billiar, Presto, PA US
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20130102662 | USE OF INDUCIBLE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITORS AND NITRIC OXIDE SCAVENGERS TO INHIBIT POST-TRAUMATIC IMMUNODEPRESSION - The present invention relates to methods and compositions that inhibit the effects of nitric oxide for inhibiting post-traumatic immunodepression. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that, in a murine model system of trauma, genetic or chemical reduction of nitric oxide inhibited the development of immunodepression. Accordingly, the present invention provides for methods and compositions to be administered to subjects, post-trauma, that inhibit the effects of nitric oxide by inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and/or scavenge nitric oxide. | 04-25-2013 |
Timothy R. Blunier, Danvers, IL US
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20110100653 | SOIL SHAPING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - In an embodiment, an agricultural implement includes at least a first row of ground engaging tools, each of the tools spaced a first distance apart from one another, and a second row of ground engaging tools disposed behind the first row of ground engaging tools, each of the second row of ground engaging tools spaced a second distance apart from one another. The implement also includes a row of soil shaping disks disposed behind the second row of ground engaging tools, wherein a spacing between each of the soil shaping disks is not uniform and corresponds to whether the spacing is behind the first row of ground engaging disks or behind the second row of ground engaging disks. | 05-05-2011 |
20140060401 | TOOL BAR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a first tool bar assembly having a tool bar and a plurality of row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a frame assembly coupled to the first tool bar assembly. The frame assembly includes a mounting assembly having a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is configured to removably couple the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly is configured to provide structural support to the first tool bar assembly. The mechanical linkage of mounting assembly is configured to removably couple a second tool bar assembly having a different configuration than the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via the plurality of fasteners. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060402 | STORAGE TANK MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a frame assembly configured to support a storage tank. The frame assembly includes a pair of longitudinal beams positioned on opposite lateral sides of the storage tank, and multiple cross members extending between the pair of longitudinal beams. A substantially flat upper surface of each cross member is secured to a lower surface of each longitudinal beam, and each cross member is configured to support the storage tank via contact between the substantially flat upper surface of the cross member and a substantially flat lower surface of the storage tank such that the substantially flat lower surface of the storage tank is positioned vertically below an upper surface of each longitudinal beam. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060403 | PULL FRAME FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a tool bar assembly configured to couple to a main frame of the agricultural implement and a pull frame. The tool bar assembly includes a first tool with a height that is adjustable relative to a soil surface. The pull frame includes a hitch assembly configured to be coupled to a work vehicle, a mounting portion configured to be removably coupled to the main frame of the agricultural implement, and a hollow portion that extends over the first tool bar between the hitch assembly and the mounting portion while the tool bar assembly and the pull frame are coupled to the main frame. The hollow portion is configured to accommodate one or more conduits. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060404 | STORAGE TANK SUMP ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A storage tank sump arrangement for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes row units configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a storage tank configured to hold the flowable agricultural product. The storage tank includes a first sump and a second sump. Further, the first sump is positioned adjacent to a front portion of the storage tank relative to a direction of travel and the second sump is positioned adjacent to a rear portion of the storage tank relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural implement includes a pump in fluid communication with the first sump and the second sump. The pump is configured to pump the flowable agricultural product from the storage tank to the row units. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060405 | CONTROL SYSTEM MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a storage tank, a pump positioned below a bottom portion of the storage tank, and a control system disposed above the bottom portion of the storage tank. The storage tank is configured to hold a flowable agricultural product. The pump is configured to direct the flowable agricultural product out of the storage tank. The one or more controls are configured to control application of the flowable agricultural product. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060406 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement is provided that includes a first tool bar and a second tool bar each supporting respective ground engaging tools and fluid dispersal components. The second tool bar is pivotally coupled to the first tool bar. The agricultural implement further includes fluid conduits coupled to respective tool bars for conveying fluid to the respective fluid dispersal components. Additionally, each of the conduits has a flexible end adjacent to the other tool bar. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a fluid joint coupled between the first and second flexible ends and configured to provide a sealed connection between the first and second flexible ends during relative pivotal movement of the first and second tool bars in operation but to allow for uncoupling of the first and second flexible ends for servicing of the implement. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060861 | WING LIFTING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement is presented that includes a main tool bar supporting main agricultural tools. The agricultural implement also includes an inner wing tool bar pivotally coupled to the main tool bar and supporting inner wing agricultural tools. Moreover, the agricultural implement includes an outer wing tool bar pivotally coupled to the outer wing tool bar and supporting outer wing agricultural tools. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a folding system configured to rotate that outer wing tool bar relative to the inner wing tool bar to enable the agricultural implement to be operated in a narrower configuration. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060863 | STORAGE TANK FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A storage tank frame assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a tool bar assembly having a tool bar and row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a storage tank configured to hold the flowable agricultural product and to provide the flowable agricultural product to the row units. The agricultural implement includes a frame assembly having a first and a second mounting assembly. The frame assembly is coupled to the tool bar assembly. The agricultural implement also includes an axle removably coupled to the frame assembly and configured to be coupled to wheels for transportation of the agricultural implement. The frame assembly is configured to be coupled to multiple sizes of storage tanks via the first mounting assembly and to multiple sizes of axles via the second mounting assembly. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060866 | WING FOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A wing folding arrangement for an agricultural implement includes a tool bar assembly having a central tool bar, a first wing tool bar rotatably coupled to a first end of the central tool bar, a second wing tool bar rotatably coupled to the first wing tool bar, a third wing tool bar rotatably coupled to a second end of the central tool bar, and a fourth wing tool bar rotatably coupled to the third wing tool bar. The agricultural implement also includes row units coupled to the tool bar assembly and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The second wing tool bar is configured to fold over the first wing tool bar, the fourth wing tool bar is configured to fold over the third wing tool bar, and the first and third wing tool bars are configured to fold crosswise over the central tool bar. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060867 | TOOL BAR EXTENSION FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement having a tool bar extension. One agricultural implement includes a tool bar assembly having a central tool bar, a first wing tool bar rotatably coupled to a first end of the central tool bar, a second wing tool bar rotatably coupled to the first wing tool bar, a third wing tool bar rotatably coupled to a second end of the central tool bar, and a fourth wing tool bar rotatably coupled to the third wing tool bar. The agricultural implement also includes ground engaging tools. At least a portion of the ground engaging tools is coupled to the tool bar assembly. The agricultural implement includes a tool bar extension rigidly coupled via fasteners to a first distal end of the second wing tool bar, or to a second distal end of the fourth wing tool bar. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WING TOOL BARS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - System and method for controlling wing tool bars of an agricultural implement are provided. One implement includes a tool bar assembly having a central tool bar and a first wing tool bar rotatably coupled to an end of the central tool bar. The implement also includes a first actuator coupled to the first wing tool bar and to the central tool bar, and configured to raise and lower the first wing tool bar. The implement includes a solenoid controlled valve having a first position configured to enable fluid flow to the first actuator, and a second position configured to block fluid flow to the first actuator. The implement also includes a switch electrically coupled to the valve and configured to transition the valve between the first and second positions based on an angle of the first wing tool bar relative to the central tool bar. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060869 | DOWN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement system, including a center toolbar including at least one ground engaging tool, a first inner-wing toolbar rotatably coupled to the center toolbar, the first inner-wing toolbar including at least one ground engaging tool, a first outer-wing toolbar rotatably coupled to the first inner-wing toolbar, the first outer-wing toolbar including at least one ground engaging tool, a first actuating cylinder coupled to the center toolbar, a second actuating cylinder extending between the center toolbar and the first inner-wing toolbar, a third actuating cylinder extending between the first inner-wing toolbar and the first outer-wing toolbar, and a control system configured to drive the first actuating cylinder, the second actuating cylinder, and the third actuating cylinder. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060871 | TOWED IMPLEMENT STRESS RELIEVED JOINTS - An agricultural implement is provided that includes a first tool bar supporting first ground engaging tools. The agricultural implement further includes a second tool bar supporting second ground engaging tools and coupled to the first tool bar by a pivot joint. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a working plate secured to the first tool bar and having a joint structure partially defining the pivot joint. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a stress feathering plate secured between the working plate and the first tool bar and secured to both the working plate and the first tool bar, the stress feathering plate extending beyond the working plate and having a contour that provides a reduced stress gradient when the first tool bar, the working plate and the stress feathering plate are loaded by engagement of the first and second ground engaging tools with the ground. | 03-06-2014 |
20150053433 | CRUMBLER BASKET DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - An agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame including a hitch extending in a travel direction, at least one secondary frame, a plurality of rolling basket assemblies and a pressure control system. The secondary frame is coupled with the frame. The plurality of rolling basket assemblies include first and second rolling basket assemblies. Both first and second rolling basket assemblies are coupled to the at least one secondary frame. The first rolling basket assembly has an effective length, and the second rolling basket assembly has a different effective length. The pressure control system is configured to supply different selected pressures to the first and second rolling basket assembly to substantially equalize a down pressure per unit of effective length of the rolling basket assemblies. | 02-26-2015 |
20150125102 | AGRICULTURAL TANDEM PIVOT ASSEMBLY - An agricultural implement including a pair of support members and a pivot assembly coupled between the support members. The pivot assembly includes at least one resilient bushing and a side-play restraint system. The resilient bushing being in contact with a portion of the restraint system. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127230 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WING TOOL BARS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A method for lifting wing tool bars of an agricultural implement includes receiving a fluid at an input port of a fluid control system. The fluid is configured to induce raising a central tool bar of the agricultural implement using a first actuator extending between the central tool bar and a main frame of the agricultural implement, and then to induce rotating a first wing tool bar relative to the central tool bar using a second actuator extending between the first wing tool bar and the central tool bar after the central tool bar is raised. The method also includes detecting an angle between the first wing tool bar and the central tool bar using a switch. The method further includes controlling fluid flow to the second actuator based on the detected angle via a solenoid controlled valve electrically coupled to the switch. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129260 | AGRICULTURAL ROLLING BASKET BEARING ASSEMBLY - An agricultural tillage implement includes a frame member and at least one rolling basket assembly coupled to the frame member. The rolling basket assembly has at least one bearing hanger, at least one rolling basket and at least one bearing assembly rotationally coupling the rolling basket to the bearing hanger. The bearing assembly has a bearing with an inner ring and a spindle holding the inner ring. The spindle is coupled to the bearing hanger. The spindle being configured to accommodate dynamic misalignment of the bearing. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130163 | ADJUSTABLE BALLASTED PULL HITCH - An agricultural implement with a ballasted hitch having an open ended tube and removable ballast blocks sized so that they can be loaded into the hitch tube by hand. The blocks are removably retained in the hitch by a bolted plate or, alternatively, a retaining bolt or pin. The number of ballast blocks needed is determined by the weight and size of any rear implement attachment chosen by a customer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150181802 | STORAGE TANK MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a frame assembly configured to support a storage tank. The frame assembly includes a pair of longitudinal beams positioned on opposite lateral sides of the storage tank, and multiple cross members extending between the pair of longitudinal beams. A substantially flat upper surface of each cross member is secured to a lower surface of each longitudinal beam, and each cross member is configured to support the storage tank via contact between the substantially flat upper surface of the cross member and a substantially flat lower surface of the storage tank such that the substantially flat lower surface of the storage tank is positioned vertically below an upper surface of each longitudinal beam. | 07-02-2015 |
20150189829 | CONTROL SYSTEM MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a storage tank, a pump positioned below a bottom portion of the storage tank, and a control system disposed above the bottom portion of the storage tank. The storage tank is configured to hold a flowable agricultural product. The pump is configured to direct the flowable agricultural product out of the storage tank. The one or more controls are configured to control application of the flowable agricultural product. | 07-09-2015 |
20150230387 | TOOL BAR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a first tool bar assembly having a tool bar and a plurality of row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a frame assembly coupled to the first tool bar assembly. The frame assembly includes a mounting assembly having a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is configured to removably couple the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly is configured to provide structural support to the first tool bar assembly. The mechanical linkage of mounting assembly is configured to removably couple a second tool bar assembly having a different configuration than the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via the plurality of fasteners. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230399 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement is provided that includes a first tool bar and a second tool bar each supporting respective ground engaging tools and fluid dispersal components. The second tool bar is pivotally coupled to the first tool bar. The agricultural implement further includes fluid conduits coupled to respective tool bars for conveying fluid to the respective fluid dispersal components. Additionally, each of the conduits has a flexible end adjacent to the other tool bar. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a fluid joint coupled between the first and second flexible ends and configured to provide a sealed connection between the first and second flexible ends during relative pivotal movement of the first and second tool bars in operation but to allow for uncoupling of the first and second flexible ends for servicing of the implement. | 08-20-2015 |
20160029554 | STORAGE TANK SUMP ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A storage tank sump arrangement for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes row units configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a storage tank configured to hold the flowable agricultural product. The storage tank includes a first sump and a second sump. Further, the first sump is positioned adjacent to a front portion of the storage tank relative to a direction of travel and the second sump is positioned adjacent to a rear portion of the storage tank relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural implement includes a pump in fluid communication with the first sump and the second sump. The pump is configured to pump the flowable agricultural product from the storage tank to the row units. | 02-04-2016 |
Timothy R. Cabbabe, Lincoln, RI US
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20150017850 | Universal Hydrofoil Connector System and Method of Attachment - A universal hydrofoil comprises a hydrofoil assembly, a universal mount assembly and a plurality of lateral connectors. The hydrofoil assembly has a longitudinal axis and includes a centerfoil having first and second longitudinal ends. A foil assembly is disposed at the centerfoil second end and includes a fuselage, a wing at a fuselage first end and a tail at a fuselage second end. The universal mount assembly comprises a base having first and second mounting surfaces. The second mounting surface defines a mounting interface configured to reversibly mate with the centerfoil first end. A plurality of lateral supports each has a pair of arms projecting from a central beam selectively engageable with the base. The lateral connectors are adjustably secured within the lateral channel and configured to engage a structural feature of a craft. | 01-15-2015 |
Timothy R. Chanvez, Austin, TX US
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20110060591 | ISSUING ALERTS TO CONTENTS OF INTEREST OF A CONFERENCE - A method, system, and computer program product for issuing an alert in response to detecting a content of interest in a conference. A listening logic comprising multiple conference engines monitors speakers, topics, and words spoken during a conference. A speech-to-text engine monitors the conference and records a transcription. A word emphasis engine monitors the transcription for key words. A voice identification engine monitors the live conversation and the recorded transcript, in real time, for a particular individual to begin speaking. An outline engine may create an outline of transcription. The listening device may issue an alert upon detecting a content of interest in the conference. The listening device may additionally display an outline or a selected portion of the transcript regarding a particular content of interest to inform a user of the listening device of a portion of content of the conference that may have been missed. | 03-10-2011 |
Timothy R. Dawsey, Pittsburg, KS US
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20150299605 | SELF-LUBRICATING POLYMER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF LUBRICATING AN ARTICLE - A self-lubricating polymer composition is provided. The self-lubricating composition comprises a polymer matrix formed from a homopolymer or copolymer selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, a polyester, a polycarbonate, and combinations thereof, and a particulate siloxane slip agent substantially homogeneously distributed in the polymer. Also provided are self-lubricating articles, such as electrical wire and optical cable, coated with the self-lubricating polymer composition. | 10-22-2015 |
Timothy R. Echtenkamp US
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20120304169 | OPTIMIZING THE CONFIGURATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTANCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for optimizing a configuration of virtual machine (VM) instances. In a typical embodiment, such optimization comprises either the splitting of a single VM instance into multiple VM instances or the consolidation of multiple VM instances into fewer (e.g., a single) VM instance. Along these lines, it will first be determined which VM instances would be good candidates for reconfiguration. Under one approach, VM instances that are candidates for reconfiguration are identified based upon an analysis of applicable/associated service level agreement (SLA) terms versus the performance of the VM instances. For example, VM instances can be reconfigured if such reconfiguration will maximize a benefit provided by the applicable SLA terms (e.g., if the splitting of a single VM instance into multiple VM instances would cause a workload to be processed more efficiently, resulting in a more favorable cost/benefit ratio). In another embodiment, candidate VM instances can be identified based upon a commonality of an entity (e.g., a consumer) associated therewith. For example, if a single entity is utilizing multiple VM instances, such VM instances could be considered candidates for consolidation to avoid unnecessary computing resource consumption. | 11-29-2012 |
Timothy R. Echtenkamp, Austin, TX US
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20140298337 | OPTIMIZING THE CONFIGURATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTANCES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for optimizing a configuration of virtual machine (VM) instances. In a typical embodiment, such optimization comprises either the splitting of a single VM instance into multiple VM instances or the consolidation of multiple VM instances into fewer (e.g., a single) VM instance. Along these lines, it will first be determined which VM instances would be good candidates for reconfiguration. Under one approach, VM instances that are candidates for reconfiguration are identified based upon an analysis of applicable/associated service level agreement (SLA) terms versus the performance of the VM instances. For example, VM instances can be reconfigured if such reconfiguration will maximize a benefit provided by the applicable SLA terms (e.g., if the splitting of a single VM instance into multiple VM instances would cause a workload to be processed more efficiently, resulting in a more favorable cost/benefit ratio). In another embodiment, candidate VM instances can be identified based upon a commonality of an entity (e.g., a consumer) associated therewith. For example, if a single entity is utilizing multiple VM instances, such VM instances could be considered candidates for consolidation to avoid unnecessary computing resource consumption. | 10-02-2014 |
Timothy R. Echtenkamp, Lincoln, NE US
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20120266164 | DETERMINING STARTING VALUES FOR VIRTUAL MACHINE ATTRIBUTES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for determining starting values of attributes for a requested virtual machine. Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a request for a virtual machine is received from a requester. An image corresponding to the virtual machine is then obtained. A set of statistics pertaining to at least one previous operation of a related virtual machine is analyzed and used to recommend starting values for a set of attributes of the virtual machine (e.g., a processor speed, a memory capacity, a disk capacity, a network capacity, etc.). The starting values can be determined by selecting a graphical curve, which depicts attribute values versus time, pertaining to a particular attribute and then providing recommended the starting values for the attribute based on a position along the graphical curve as determined based upon the analysis of the set of statistics. Thereafter, an instance of the virtual machine that has the starting values can be generated based on the image. | 10-18-2012 |
20120284380 | IDENTIFYING OPTIMAL VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for identifying optimal virtual machine (VM) images in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a set of system requirements, a profile, and a performance state of the networked computing environment are received as input and analyzed against a library of VM images. Based on the analysis, a set of VM images having software programs (e.g., also referred to herein as a software stack) capable of accommodating requirements defined by the input is identified. A requester can select one or more of the identified VM images, which can then be provisioned/deployed accordingly. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284708 | CONFIGURING VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach for configuring virtual machine (VM) images in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment). Specifically, in a typical embodiment, a provided VM image is associated with a set of competing VM images (e.g., via a web-based portal). Once the competing VM image(s) are associated with the provided VM image, a designation of a set of statistical actions can be designated for the provided VM image. Thereafter, a performance of the provided VM image and a performance of each of the set of competing VM images are monitored with respect to a set of predetermined attributes. This allows the performance of the provided VM image to be compared to the performance of each of the set of corresponding VM images. Based on the comparison, at least one of the set of statistical actions can be performed. In a typical embodiment, a statistical action may result in an adjustment (upward or downward) of a value of an attribute of the provided VM image where the performance of the provided image is either under-performing or over-performing with respect to a competing VM image. For example, if the provided image is performing at a speed that is a certain percentage lower than that of its competitors, the speed can be increased by a predetermined amount/percentage. | 11-08-2012 |
Timothy R. Felthouse, Wildwood, MO US
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20080226540 | Ruthenium Oxide Catalysts for Conversion of Sulfur Dioxide to Sulfur Trioxide - The present invention relates generally to catalysts comprising ruthenium oxide and to processes for catalyzing the oxidation and conversion of sulfur dioxide (SO | 09-18-2008 |
Timothy R. Gargrave, Ocala, FL US
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20110128973 | MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL LAYER THAT ENCAPSULATES DATA FROM A PLURALITY OF RECEIVED DATA UNITS INTO A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY TRANSMITTABLE BLOCKS - A method of operating in a network in which a plurality of stations communicate over a shared medium, comprising providing a physical layer (e.g., PHY) for handling physical communication over the shared medium; providing a high level layer (e.g., PAL) that receives data from the station and supplies high level data units (e.g., MSDUs) for transmission over the medium; providing a MAC layer that receives the high level data units from the high level layer and supplies low level data units (e.g., MPDUs) to the physical layer; at the MAC layer, encapsulating content from a plurality of the high level data units; dividing the encapsulated content into a plurality of pieces (e.g., segments) with each piece capable of being independently retransmitted; and supplying low level data units containing one or more of the plurality of pieces. | 06-02-2011 |
20140192641 | MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL LAYER THAT ENCAPSULATES DATA FROM A PLURALITY OF RECEIVED DATA UNITS INTO A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY TRANSMITTABLE BLOCKS - A method of operating in a network in which a plurality of stations communicate over a shared medium, comprising providing a physical layer (e.g., PHY) for handling physical communication over the shared medium; providing a high level layer (e.g., PAL) that receives data from the station and supplies high level data units (e.g., MSDUs) for transmission over the medium; providing a MAC layer that receives the high level data units from the high level layer and supplies low level data units (e.g., MPDUs) to the physical layer; at the MAC layer, encapsulating content from a plurality of the high level data units; dividing the encapsulated content into a plurality of pieces (e.g., segments) with each piece capable of being independently retransmitted; and supplying low level data units containing one or more of the plurality of pieces. | 07-10-2014 |
Timothy R. Gwartney, Jenks, OK US
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20110271734 | Wedge Driven Pipe Bending Machine - A pipe bending machine has a stiff-back which is driven by a pivoting wedge. A linkage applies force from the actuator to the wedge in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stiff-back. The stiff-back pivots on a first fulcrum and the wedge slides on a bed which pivots on a second fulcrum. The actuator drives the wedge between the stiff-back and the bed to rotate the stiff-back at the first fulcrum and bend the pipe seated in the stiff-back against the pipe bending face of a die. The conversion of the longitudinal force applied to the wedge into a transverse force applied to the stiff-back provides a significant mechanical advantage which varies directionally as the stiff-back rotates about its fulcrum to maintain a constant force on the stiff-back. | 11-10-2011 |
20130333434 | Wedge Driven Pipe Bending Machine - A pipe bending machine has a stiff-back which is driven by a pivoting wedge. A linkage applies force from the actuator to the wedge in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stiff-back. The stiff-back pivots on a first fulcrum and the wedge slides on a bed which pivots on a second fulcrum. The actuator drives the wedge between the stiff-back and the bed to rotate the stiff-back at the first fulcrum and bend the pipe seated in the stiff-back against the pipe bending face of a die. The conversion of the longitudinal force applied to the wedge into a transverse force applied to the stiff-back provides a significant mechanical advantage which varies directionally as the stiff-back rotates about its fulcrum to maintain a constant force on the stiff-back. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333438 | Wedge Driven Pipe Bending Machine - A pipe bending machine has a stiff-back which is driven by a pivoting wedge. A linkage applies force from the actuator to the wedge in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stiff-back. The stiff-back pivots on a first fulcrum and the wedge slides on a bed which pivots on a second fulcrum. The actuator drives the wedge between the stiff-back and the bed to rotate the stiff-back at the first fulcrum and bend the pipe seated in the stiff-back against the pipe bending face of a die. The conversion of the longitudinal force applied to the wedge into a transverse force applied to the stiff-back provides a significant mechanical advantage which varies directionally as the stiff-back rotates about its fulcrum to maintain a constant force on the stiff-back. | 12-19-2013 |
Timothy R. Hilby, San Mateo, CA US
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20110046913 | SYNTHETIC VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR FREEFALL GRAVIMETER - A gravimeter is disclosed that comprises a base, a reference device coupled to the base and configured to move along a first axis, a falling device configured to free fall from a first position to a second position on a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, a measurement module coupled to the reference device and configured to provide a first signal of the displacement of the reference device relative to the base and provide a second signal of the displacement of the falling device relative to the reference device. A processing unit accepts the first and second signals and computes a displacement of the falling device in inertial space by processing the first and second signals and subtracting the processed first signal from the processed second signal. | 02-24-2011 |
Timothy R. Hunniecutt, Brandon, FL US
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20090245115 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORVIDING HOLISTIC, INTERATIVE, RULE-BASED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - An approach is provided for monitoring traffic over a network link that is used to provide one or more services to one or more customers. A determination is made regarding whether a failure mode of the network link has occurred by comparing the monitored traffic to predetermined bandwidth criteria. A corrective action to be taken in response to the failure mode is selected, where selection of the corrective action to be taken is determined based on the failure mode. Further corrective actions selected iteratively from a predetermined list of successive actions are applied until the failure modes are addressed. | 10-01-2009 |
Timothy R. Jebb, Ipswich GB
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20090116551 | Data streaming system and method - A data streaming system and method typically use a server arranged to stream one of a plurality of encoded data streams to a client. Each of the plurality of data streams may be an independent representation of a common data source encoded at a different resolution to the other of the plurality of data streams. The server can include a transmitter and a first buffer. The transmitter can be arranged to transmit data packets of the encoded data stream to the client via the first buffer. The transmitter can be arranged to monitor the content of the first buffer and switch to transmit another of the plurality of data streams in the event that predetermined criteria are detected from the first buffer. | 05-07-2009 |
Timothy R. Jubeck, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140182352 | System and Method for Evaluating the Functionality of a Blood Pressure Cuff - A system and method for evaluating the functionality of a blood pressure cuff. The system includes a support mandrel that receives a stimulation cuff connected to a blood pressure simulation device. The reference cuff is positioned around both the mandrel and the stimulation cuff and the blood pressure simulator is operated to inflate and deflate the stimulation cuff in a test pattern. A reference signal from the reference blood pressure cuff is received and stored for later analysis. Once the reference signal is recorded, a test blood pressure cuff is positioned around the stimulation cuff and the mandrel and the blood pressure simulator is operated to create the test pattern. An output signal from the test blood pressure cuff is recorded. The system compares the reference output signal to the test output signal to determine whether the test blood pressure cuff and the reference blood pressure cuff are functional equivalents. | 07-03-2014 |
Timothy R. Kozeny, Northbrook, IL US
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20140015439 | TROFFER LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A lighting control system for a troffer LED lighting system is provided with a power supply having at least three pairs of wires extending therefrom. The first pair of wires is in connection with a power source. The second pair of wires is connected to a socket mounted to the troffer housing. The third pair of wires is connected to at least one LED. A socket resistor is mounted to socket to set a baseline brightness for the troffer LED lighting system, and an efficiency plug is provided for insertion into the socket. The efficiency plug includes an internal resistance to change the brightness of the troffer LED lighting system to a predetermined level. | 01-16-2014 |
Timothy R. Kuklo, Wildwood, MO US
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20160095628 | ROD AND ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING - A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine. | 04-07-2016 |
Timothy R. Kuklo, Rockville, MD US
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20100137918 | ROD AND ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING - A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine. | 06-03-2010 |
Timothy R. Lambrix, Grand Haven, MI US
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20100124348 | MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle interior rearview mirror assembly comprises an accessory, a reflective element and a bezel. The mirror assembly may define portions of a pocket that at least partially receives and secures the accessory therebetween when the reflective element is at least partially received in the bezel. The mirror assembly may include a microphone and an acoustic cover positioned at least partially over one or more inlet ports of the microphone. The acoustic cover may include an outer air flow limiting layer that substantially limits air flow therethrough and a diffusing material that may space and support the outer layer from the inlet ports to substantially diffuse air flow that penetrates the outer layer. An acoustic barrier may be positioned between a pair of inlet ports of the microphone to enhance the directivity of the microphone. | 05-20-2010 |
20130129107 | VOICE ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A voice acquisition system for a vehicle includes a microphone having a first microphone element and a second microphone element. The system includes circuitry for processing signals output by the first and second microphone elements. The first microphone element is disposed at a first acoustic port and the second microphone element is disposed at a second acoustic port. The first acoustic port is at least partially isolated from the second acoustic port. When the microphone is normally mounted in an interior cabin of a vehicle, vocal signals emanating from an occupant of the vehicle pressurize the first microphone element at the first acoustic port ahead of pressurization by the vocal signals of the second microphone element at the second acoustic port. The voice acquisition system may include at least one of (i) discrimination of vocal signals from non-vocal signals, (ii) noise cancellation and (iii) filtering of noise. | 05-23-2013 |
Timothy R. Lambrix, West Olive, MI US
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20080316953 | AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MULTIPLE BASE UNIT CAPABILITY - A wireless response system and method of retrieving user selections includes providing a plurality of response units and a plurality of base units. Each of the response units has a wireless response transceiver and an input device. The input device is adapted to receiving a user input selection. The wireless response transceiver is adapted to transmitting a response transmission in response to receipt of a base transmission. Each of the base units has a wireless base transceiver. The base transceiver is adapted to transmitting base transmissions and receiving response transmissions from the response units. Each of the base units and each of the response units are assigned a communication identification. A response unit is adapted to exchanging wireless transmissions with a base unit having a common communication identification with that response unit. Each of said base units is also assigned a base address. The base transmissions include the base address of the base unit transmitting that base transmission. The response transmission includes the base address of the base transmission to which that response transmission is responding. Each of the base units processes response transmissions having a base address in common with the base address of that base unit and does not process response transmissions not having a base address in common with the base address of that base unit. | 12-25-2008 |
20100061282 | AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH FREQUENCY AGILE TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL - A frequency agile wireless response system and method of retrieving user response data from a plurality of users includes providing a base unit and a plurality of handheld response units, each communicating with the base unit over a wireless communication link using a frequency agile communication protocol. Base signals are sent with the base unit to the response units over the wireless communication link. Response signals are sent from the response units to the base unit over the wireless communication link. The base signals include a master transmission and at least occasionally include an extension transmission. The master transmission includes information establishing a time mark for the response units. The master transmission also includes information enabling the response units to receive any extension transmission associated with that base signal. | 03-11-2010 |
Timothy R. Lammonds, Mineral, VA US
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20100192930 | Scent Distributing Airgun - One embodiment of a collapsible scent distributing airgun (“airgun”) may include a body and a gas cartridge, which may be carried by the body and contain a pressurized gas. The airgun may also have a pressure regulator valve, which may be carried by the body and communicated with the gas cartridge. In addition, the airgun may also have a barrel that may be pivotally carried by the body and movable between collapsed and extended positions. The barrel in the extended position may have an end communicated with the pressure regulator valve to receive the pressurized gas. Further, the barrel in the collapsed position may have the end adapted to receive a projectile configured to emit a scent. Also, the airgun may have a trigger that may be pivotally carried by the body and coupled to the pressure regulator valve to selectively direct the pressurized gas into the barrel for launching the projectile. | 08-05-2010 |
Timothy R. Littelfield, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120113116 | Method and apparatus for preparing image representative data - A method for processing a digital mesh representing a three-dimensional subject is described. The method comprises utilizing smoothed splines to identify inflection points on the mesh for further processing. | 05-10-2012 |
Timothy R. Lubenow, Hinsdale, IL US
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20080196939 | Lead anchoring assembly - An electrical lead anchoring assembly comprising a body comprising at least one recess and at least one channel therethrough for receiving at least one electrical lead, at least one arm pivotably coupled to the body and moveable between an open and a closed position wherein the arm is at least partially disposed within the recess such that the arm intrudes into the channel and frictionally abuts at least a portion of the length of electrical lead disposed in the channel to couple the lead to the body. | 08-21-2008 |
Timothy R. Lynn, Glenn Gardner, NJ US
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20150315308 | Methods of Integrating Aluminoxane Production Into Catalyst Production - Methods for integrating aluminoxane production into catalyst production are disclosed. | 11-05-2015 |
Timothy R. Mabie, Cedar Springs, MI US
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20080202282 | Vehicle Steering Wheel and Method For Making Same - A steering wheel comprises a base member including a grip base, a first layer disposed about a portion of the grip base, and a second layer disposed about a portion of the first layer, with the second layer being constructed to enable the first layer to be at least partially visible through the second layer. Optionally, the steering wheel may include at least one insert layer including a cavity and a decorative member adapted to being at least partially disposed within the cavity. A cover layer may be disposed about at least a portion of the insert layer such that the decorative member is substantially encapsulated by the cover layer within the cavity. The decorative member may be either a light-emitting device or an ornamental insert that is visible through the cover layer. Coatings may also be applied to the steering wheel to provide additional styling elements. | 08-28-2008 |
Timothy R. Miller, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20120283315 | SDF-1 DELIVERY FOR TREATING ISCHEMIC TISSUE - A method of treating a cardiomyopathy in a subject includes administering directly to or expressing locally in a weakened, ischemic, and/or peri-infarct region of myocardial tissue of the subject an amount of SDF-1 effective to cause functional improvement in at least one of the following parameters: left ventricular volume, left ventricular area, left ventricular dimension, cardiac function, 6-minute walk test, or New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification. | 11-08-2012 |
Timothy R. Missner, Cary, NC US
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20120120852 | Systems and Methods for Implementing a Hold-Call-Back Feature in a Telecommunications Network - Systems, devices and methods for implementing a hold-call-back feature in a telecommunications network. A first connection is established between a call server and a first terminal via a packet-based network and a second connection is established between the call server and a second terminal via the packet-based network. The packet-based network comprises at least a segment of the telecommunications network. The call server then joins the first connection with the second connection to establish communication between the first terminal and the second terminal. In response to receiving a hold-call-back activation command from the first terminal via the packet-based network, the call server splits the first connection from the second connection, terminates the first connection and parks the second connection. The call server may then repeatedly prompt the second terminal for a call reestablishment command. In response to receiving a call reestablishment command from the second terminal via the packet-based network, the call server establishes a new connection with the first terminal via the packet-based network. | 05-17-2012 |
20120155629 | Systems and Methods for Implementing a Hold-Call-Back Feature in a Telecommunications Network - Systems, devices and methods for implementing a hold-call-back feature in a telecommunications network. A first connection is established between a call server and a first terminal via a packet-based network and a second connection is established between the call server and a second terminal via the packet-based network. The packet-based network comprises at least a segment of the telecommunications network. The call server then joins the first connection with the second connection to establish communication between the first terminal and the second terminal. In response to receiving a hold-call-back activation command from the first terminal via the packet-based network, the call server splits the first connection from the second connection, terminates the first connection and parks the second connection. The call server may then repeatedly prompt the second terminal for a call reestablishment command. In response to receiving a call reestablishment command from the second terminal via the packet-based network, the call server establishes a new connection with the first terminal via the packet-based network. | 06-21-2012 |
20130294336 | Systems and Methods for Reestablishing a Call in a Telecommunications Network - A call server includes a network interface for connecting the call server to a packet-based network within a telecommunications network. The call server establishes a first connection with a calling party terminal and a second connection with a called party terminal via the packet-based network. The call server then joins the first connection with the second connection to establish communication between the calling party terminal and the called party terminal. The call server may park the second connection when the first connection is terminated or vice-versa and establish a new connection with the calling party terminal via the packet-based network if the first connection was terminated or vice versa. The call server may join the new connection with the first or second connection to reestablish communication between the calling party terminal and the called party terminal. | 11-07-2013 |
Timothy R. Mrock, Pembroke, NH US
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20110168958 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT ENHANCING COATING - The electrical contact enhancing coating is a composition that includes finely divided precious metal particles mixed with a dielectric carrier to form a coating. The dielectric carrier is a vegetable oil (preferably soybean-based) carrier of the type used as a dielectric coolant in power transformers, and is preferably high in antioxidant content. In a first embodiment, the precious metal is 100% silver having an average particle size of about 5-10 μm. In a second embodiment, the precious metal is about 65-85% silver and 15-35% gold (average particle size 0.5-1.8 μm), by weight. In a third embodiment, the precious metal is about 65-85% silver, 12.5-30% gold, and 2.5-5% palladium (average particle size 0.5-1.8 μm), by weight. The precious metals may be cryogenically treated prior to mixing with the dielectric carrier. | 07-14-2011 |
Timothy R. Oliver, Cedar Lake, IN US
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20150276092 | ENHANCED CORROSION RESISTANT CHANNELS, FITTINGS AND FASTENERS - A corrosion resistant support system includes a first channel member having a first corrosion resistant coating. The first corrosion resistant coating is a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating. A fitting is engageable with said channel member and a first mechanical fastener to couple the fitting to the channel member, the fitting and the first mechanical fastener having a second corrosion resistant coating. The second corrosion resistant coating is a thermal diffusion galvanized coating or a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating. The first channel member and the first mechanical fastener may also have a third corrosion resistant coating disposed over the first and second corrosion resistant coatings, respectively. The third corrosion resistant coating can be a Perma-Green™ coating, a powder coating, an electrocoating (E-coat or Electrophoretic deposition coating), a paint coating, an epoxy coating, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating, a trivalent chromium coating, a hexavalent chromium coating, a zinc coating, and/or a copper coating. | 10-01-2015 |
Timothy R. Ordiway, Racine, WI US
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20080272200 | Rotary sprayer for a fluid delivery device - A rotary sprayer and method for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure, such as a toilet bowl, with a fluid are disclosed. The rotary sprayer includes a clip and a rotating nozzle. The clip includes a fluid inlet and an arm having a distal end section. The nozzle includes a circular deflection plate, and a pair of spaced apart walls extending away from a surface of the deflection plate. The walls define a channel on the surface of the deflection plate. A passageway is in fluid communication with the channel and an end space between the walls. The fluid inlet is positioned in the end space and a spindle of the nozzle is mounted to the distal end section of the arm. Fluid exiting the fluid inlet flows through the passageway and the channel and contacts an inner surface of at least one of the walls to rotate the nozzle and spray the inner surface wall of the enclosure with the fluid. | 11-06-2008 |
Timothy R. Paaske, San Jose, CA US
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20140082242 | REDUCING LATENCY IN A PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT EXPRESS LINK - A method and system are described for reducing latency in a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) link between a host and an endpoint. In the described embodiments, an interrupt is issued from the endpoint to the host using the PCIe link. Then, while the interrupt is pending at the host, the PCIe link is prevented from entering a power-saving mode with an exit latency greater than a predetermined time period. | 03-20-2014 |
20150227476 | REDUCING LATENCY IN A PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT EXPRESS LINK - A method and system are described for reducing latency in a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) link between a host and an endpoint. In the described embodiments, an interrupt is issued from the endpoint to the host using the PCIe link. Then, while the interrupt is pending at the host, the PCIe link is prevented from entering a power-saving mode with an exit latency greater than a predetermined time period. | 08-13-2015 |
Timothy R. Paaske, Cupertino, CA US
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20130342246 | Power On Reset Detector - In an embodiment, an integrated circuit such may require that a full reset of the integrated circuit occur before the integrated circuit enters either a test mode or a functional mode. The integrated circuit may include a reset detector to detect that the reset has occurred, and the integrated circuit may not progress to the test mode or the functional mode unless the reset detector detects that the reset has occurred. Accordingly, if test mode is being entered, any user data that may have been stored in the integrated circuit during a preceding functional mode may have been cleared via the reset. Similarly, if normal mode is being entered, any test data that may have been stored in the integrated circuit in a preceding test mode may have been cleared via the reset. | 12-26-2013 |
20140089650 | Security Enclave Processor Boot Control - An SOC implements a security enclave processor (SEP). The SEP may include a processor and one or more security peripherals. The SEP may be isolated from the rest of the SOC (e.g. one or more central processing units (CPUs) in the SOC, or application processors (APs) in the SOC). Access to the SEP may be strictly controlled by hardware. For example, a mechanism in which the CPUs/APs can only access a mailbox location in the SEP is described. The CPU/AP may write a message to the mailbox, which the SEP may read and respond to. The SEP may include one or more of the following in some embodiments: secure key management using wrapping keys, SEP control of boot and/or power management, and separate trust zones in memory. | 03-27-2014 |
20150033061 | Harmonic Detector of Critical Path Monitors - A system for monitoring a clock input signal including a reference clock to be monitored, a flip-flop, a plurality of delay logic blocks, a sampling unit, and a comparison unit. The reference clock may have an expected maximum frequency. The flip-flop may be configured to generate a corresponding clock signal at a reduced frequency compared to the reference clock. The plurality of delay logic blocks may be configured to receive the reduced frequency clock signal and delay the signal for various amounts of time, each less than an expected period of the reference clock. The sampling unit may be configured to sample the signals output from the plurality of delay logic blocks. The comparison unit may be configured to receive the outputs of the flip-flop and the sampling unit and use these outputs to determine if the reference clock is running at an acceptable frequency compared to the expected frequency. | 01-29-2015 |
20150046702 | Embedded Encryption/Secure Memory Management Unit for Peripheral Interface Controller - In an embodiment, a peripheral interface controller may include an inline cryptographic engine which may encrypt data being sent over a peripheral interface and decrypt data received from the peripheral interface. The encryption may be transparent to the device connected to the peripheral interface that is receiving/supplying the data. In an embodiment, the peripheral interface controller is included in a system on a chip (SOC) that also includes a memory controller configured to couple to a memory. The memory may be mounted on the SOC in a chip-on-chip or package-on-package configuration. The unencrypted data may be stored in the memory for use by other parts of the SOC (e.g. processors, on-chip peripherals, etc.). The keys used for the encryption/decryption of data may remain within the SOC. | 02-12-2015 |
20150089259 | SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT USING COMMUNICATION BUS PROTOCOLS - Embodiments of an apparatus and method are disclosed that may allow for managing power of a computing system. The apparatus may include a clock generation circuit, a bus interface unit, and a control circuit. The clock generation circuit may be configured to generate multiple clock signals. Each clock signal may provide a timing reference to different functional blocks within a device coupled to the communication bus. The bus interface unit may be configured to receive messages from the device via the communication bus. The messages may include a latency value and a request to activate a low power mode. The control circuit may be configured to deactivate one or more of the multiple clock signals dependent upon the latency value and multiple threshold values. | 03-26-2015 |
20150095535 | MULTI-CYCLE DELAY FOR COMMUNICATION BUSES - A system is disclosed that may compensate for bus timing that may vary over operating conditions of a bus. The system may include a communication bus, a first functional unit configured to transmit data via the communication bus, and a second functional unit configured to receive data via the bus. The first functional unit may transmit a first value via the communication bus to the second functional unit. The first functional unit may be further configured to assert a data valid signal responsive to a determination that a first time period has elapsed since the transmission of the first data value. The second functional unit may be configured to receive the first data value and sample the first data value dependent upon the data valid signal. | 04-02-2015 |
20150149673 | FENCE MANAGEMENT OVER MULTIPLE BUSSES - Embodiments of a bridge unit and system are disclosed that may allow for processing fence commands send to multiple bridge units. Each bridge unit may process a respective portion of a plurality of transactions generated by a master unit. The master unit may be configured to send a fence command to each bridge unit, which may stall the processing of the command. Each bridge unit may be configured to determine if all transactions included in its respective portion of the plurality of transactions has completed. Once each bridge unit has determined that all other bridge units have received the fence command and that all other bridge units have completed their respective portions of the plurality of transactions that were received prior to receiving the fence command, all bridge units may execute the fence command. | 05-28-2015 |
Timothy R. Piwonka-Corle, Boulder, CO US
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20140264068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING AN ELECTROSTATIC ION TRAP - An apparatus includes an electrostatic ion trap and electronics configured to measure parameters of the ion trap and configured to adjust ion trap settings based on the measured parameters. A method of tuning the electrostatic ion trap includes, under automatic electronic control, measuring parameters of the ion trap and adjusting ion trap settings based on the measured parameters. | 09-18-2014 |
Timothy R. Povlick, San Diego, CA US
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20100253810 | CAMERA MODULE TESTING - In a particular embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes illuminating an opaque mask having a plurality of holes formed therein, each hole of the plurality of holes having a predetermined size. The method includes forming a two-dimensional impulse response image of the illuminated opaque mask using a camera module. The method further includes determining at least one optical characteristic of the camera module based on the two-dimensional impulse response image of the illuminated opaque mask. | 10-07-2010 |
Timothy R. Ramadhar, Waterloo CA
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20110046101 | BATE-LACTAMASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to broad spectrum β-lactamase inhibitors. More particularly, the invention relates to inhibitors of Class B metallo (MBL) and Class D (OXA) β-lactamases. A method of treating a bacterial infection is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a mammalian patient in need of such treatment a compound of formula (I) | 02-24-2011 |
Timothy R. Samoff, Kansas City, MO US
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20090171744 | System and method for reducing employee training time and distributing corporate and job information to employees - A system and method for communicating corporate information to employees of a company which may include creating an employee user profile that includes an identifier of a job position of the employee within a company. Corporate information to be communicated to employees of the company may be identified. Distribution information may be assigned to the corporate information, where the distribution information may include an identifier associated with at least one job position to communicate the corporate information. The corporate information may be pushed to employees associated with the distribution information, where the pushed corporate information may cause the corporate information to be presented to the employee. | 07-02-2009 |
20100311032 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING FLASH-BASED EDUCATIONAL TRAINING - A system and method for generating a Flash-based educational training course, wherein course content may be received from a user generating the training course. The course content may be parsed into segments. An XML file may be generated from the parsed course content. An XML instance may be created. A function that includes actions to be performed by the XML instance, once the XML file has been read, may be initialized. The function may be assigned to the onLoad property of the XML instance, causing the function to be performed upon the completion of the data loading. The XML load may be started using a Flash module. The course content may be presented using the Flash module. | 12-09-2010 |
Timothy R. Sasseen, Carpinteria, CA US
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20130149146 | SHUFFLING CALIPER YAW ACTUATOR AND BRAKE SYSTEM - A yaw actuation and braking system and method for controlling a yaw position of a wind turbine nacelle with respect to a tower. A brake rotor may be rigidly connected to one of the tower and the nacelle. A first brake caliper may be disposed to selectively close upon the brake rotor. A first linear actuator may be coupled between the first brake caliper and the other of the tower and the nacelle. | 06-13-2013 |
Timothy R. Schwarzen, Charlotte, NC US
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20110107268 | MANAGING LARGE USER SELECTIONS IN AN APPLICATION - The present invention provides a system and methods for managing large user selections in an application. An invertible collection software module solves the problem of managing a large number of user selections within an application. When not inverted, the invertible collection tracks what a user has selected. When inverted, the invertible collection tracks what a user has not selected thus saving memory. One method may comprise defining a specific context having a set of items available for user selection, representing, by an empty inverted invertible collection, the selection of all items within the specific context, tracking one or more items a user has deselected within the specific context depending upon whether the collection is inverted or not inverted and tracking one or more items a user has deselected. | 05-05-2011 |
20160070426 | MANAGING LARGE USER SELECTIONS IN AN APPLICATION - The present invention provides a system and methods for managing large user selections in an application. An invertible collection software module solves the problem of managing a large number of user selections within an application. When not inverted, the invertible collection tracks what a user has selected. When inverted, the invertible collection tracks what a user has not selected thus saving memory. One method may comprise defining a specific context having a set of items available for user selection, representing, by an empty inverted invertible collection, the selection of all items within the specific context, tracking one or more items a user has deselected within the specific context depending upon whether the collection is inverted or not inverted and tracking one or more items a user has deselected. | 03-10-2016 |
Timothy R. Smith, Lompoc, CA US
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20090264287 | Processes for Reducing Beer Soluble Iron in Diatomaceous Earth Products, Diatomaceous Earth Products and Compositions Thereof, and Methods of Use - Processes for preparing diatomaceous earth filter aids having a reduced beer soluble iron content, diatomaceous earth filter aids and compositions comprising the same, and methods for using the improved diatomaceous earth filter aids are disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are processes for reducing beer soluble iron content by saturated steam treatment of a diatomaceous earth material in an enclosed vessel. | 10-22-2009 |
20100167921 | Process for Roasting Diatomaceous Earth Ore to Reduce Organic Content - Disclosed herein is a method for processing diatomaceous earth ore comprising roasting a diatomite feed at a temperature ranging from about 850 to about 1600° F. Also disclosed herein is a method for processing a diatomite feed comprising at least one impurity to produce a diatomite product having at least one of reduced loss-on-ignition, reduced impurity content, reduced beer soluble iron content, and improved brightness as compared to the feed composition. Further disclosed herein is a system for processing a diatomite feed comprising a first heating zone for roasting the diatomite at a temperature ranging from about 850 to about 1600° F., a second zone for calcining the diatomite at a temperature of at least about 1600° F., and a counter-current flow of gas from the second heating zone to the first heating zone. | 07-01-2010 |
Timothy R. Smith, Belper GB
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20150307697 | Olefin-Acrylate Polymers in Refinery and Oilfield Applications - The present invention relates to materials useful for lowering the pour point of wax-containing mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons, as well as compositions of and methods for preparing the same. More particularly, this invention relates to the use in liquid hydrocarbons of OLAC compositions containing units derived from (i) hydrocarbyl(meth)acrylic acid derivatives and (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic Nα-olefin monomers having up to 50 carbon atoms. The OLAC compositions are useful for modifying the fluidity and flow characteristics of liquid hydrocarbons, and more particularly, for improving the pipeline pumpability of liquid hydrocarbons. | 10-29-2015 |
Timothy R. Snellen, Marlton, NJ US
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20100274640 | MANAGEMENT OF CLEANING PROCESSES VIA MONITORING OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT USAGE - A cleaning process management system monitors information concerning chemical products dispensed by automated chemical product dispensers. The cleaning process management system analyzes data received from the dispensers and generates reports regarding dispensation of chemical products. The cleaning process management system may also generate reports concerning recommended cleaning process improvements based on the analysis of the dispenser data. | 10-28-2010 |
Timothy R. Socier, Bay City, MI US
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20140209644 | DISPENSING VALVE - A flexible, resilient, slit valve ( | 07-31-2014 |
Timothy R. Sprunger, Kissimmee, FL US
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20110155732 | FLAVOR ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A liquid flavor enhancement apparatus includes a lid for a container adapted to hold a liquid to be consumed and an aroma pod arranged in the lid. The lid defines a consumption opening extending therethrough to allow passage of the liquid from the container through the lid during consumption of the liquid. The aroma pod includes a body adapted for insertion into a liquid container lid, and has an aromatic material retained therein. Air inside the container is allowed to pass through the aroma pod from the second to the first surface of the lid. The container is filled such that the liquid does not contact the aromatic material during filling. | 06-30-2011 |
Timothy R. Stango, Jr., Sandy Hook, CT US
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20140138498 | Apparatus for Retaining Wires and Cords - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a system for retaining wires or cords, such as those associated with electronic devices An apparatus is provided comprising a first channel configured to clamp a wire in a position within the first channel when the wire is inserted through the first channel, and a second channel adjacent to the first channel and comprising a larger clearance area than the first channel configured to allow the wire to pass through the second channel when the wire is inserted through the second channel. The first channel is formed between a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein at least one of the two surfaces is movable relative to the other to grip a wire within the first channel. | 05-22-2014 |
Timothy R. Strabbing, New York, NY US
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20150346969 | INTERACTIVE MEDIA OBJECT DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are described herein that enable a user (e.g., a developer) to develop an interactive media object. The interactive media object may be suitable for embedding in a digital book, a web page, or other application. A user may be provided with a graphical user interface that enables a user to add one or more components to the interactive media object. For example, a user may be enabled to provide a background image. The user may be further enabled to insert a foreground image and/or one or more overlay(s) (i.e., an image that can be toggled on or off by the user) over the background image. The user may further be able to insert “hotspots” and/or filmstrips over the background image, foreground image, and/or the overlay(s). A bundler may be provided that assembles the one or more components into the interactive media object. | 12-03-2015 |
Timothy R. Ubl, Darwin, MN US
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20120291329 | Rimfire Action Platform Conversion - A rifle conversion platform assembly comprised of components to fit around an existing action such that attachment locations such as a hand guard, pistol grip, and butt stock attachment locations are provided to have conventional rifle components, which in one form may be components of a high caliber semiautomatic rifle such as an AR-15, attached thereto. | 11-22-2012 |
Timothy R. Ubl, Hutchinson, MN US
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20120137563 | RIMFIRE ACTION PLATFORM CONVERSION - A rifle conversion platform assembly comprised of components to fit around an existing action such that attachment locations such as a hand guard, pistol grip, and butt stock attachment locations are provided to have conventional rifle components, which in one form may be components of a high caliber semiautomatic rifle such as an AR-15, attached thereto. | 06-07-2012 |
Timothy R. Wells US
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20150216747 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR POWERED COTS - A cot can include a support frame that extends between a front end and a back end. A front leg and a back leg can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. A front actuator can be coupled to the front leg and slide the front leg to retract and extend the front leg. A back actuator can be coupled to the back leg and slide the back leg to retract and extend the front leg. One or more processors can execute machine readable instructions to receive signals from one or more sensors indicative of the front end of the cot and the front leg. The one or more processors can actuate the back actuator to extend the back leg to raise the back end of the cot, when the front end of the cot is supported by a surface and the front leg is retracted a predetermined amount. | 08-06-2015 |
Timothy R. Werch, Tucson, AZ US
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20090272840 | AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An aircraft has a flight termination system that allows flight of an unmanned aircraft to be quickly and efficiently terminated. The flight termination system separates one of the control surfaces of the aircraft, such as a wing, from a fuselage of the aircraft, while one or more other control surfaces connected to the fuselage. The separation may be accomplished by firing one or more explosive bolts to release a clamp that connects the control surface to the fuselage. The separation causes an asymmetry in configuration that results in a rapid crash of the aircraft. The flight termination system causes termination to be effected in small flight footprint, without use of powerful explosives, and without a large cost in weight or volume. The flight termination system may be used in unpowered or powered aircraft. | 11-05-2009 |
20120108094 | FREE FLOATING CONNECTOR ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - Embodiments of a free-floating connector engagement and retention system are provided. In some embodiments, the system includes a slotted mounting surface, a connector carrier guide, and a connector carrier to receive a connector. The connector carrier may have two threaded holes therein. The connector carrier may be positioned between the connector carrier guide and the slotted mounting surface and may be retained by a set of threaded spring pins that pass through the threaded holes in the connector carrier. The ends of the threaded spring pins may be retained in the slots of the carrier guide and the necks of the threaded spring pins may be retained in slots of the slotted mounting surface. The connector and the connector carrier are free to move within the limits set by the slots of the slotted mounting surface and the slots of the carrier guide. | 05-03-2012 |
Timothy R. Wilson, San Mateo, CA US
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20130078252 | COMBINATION TREATMENTS COMPRISING C-MET ANTAGONISTS AND B-RAF ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates generally to the fields of molecular biology and growth factor regulation. More specifically, the invention relates to therapies for the treatment of pathological conditions, such as cancer. | 03-28-2013 |
20150125452 | COMBINATION TREATMENTS COMPRISING C-MET ANTAGONISTS AND B-RAF ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates generally to the fields of molecular biology and growth factor regulation. More specifically, the invention relates to therapies for the treatment of pathological conditions, such as cancer. | 05-07-2015 |