Browning, US
Adam Browning, Arvada, CO US
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20100288372 | LIQUID ABSORPTION PACKETS - Disclosed is a process for using a liquid absorbing and stabilizing material to stabilize remaining water in a bathroom or kitchen fixture. The liquid absorbing and stabilizing material forms a gel which can be re-liquified upon reinstallation of the fixture. This process prevents the spillage of liquids, which can be unsafe and unsanitary. | 11-18-2010 |
Alan Browning, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140035805 | SPATIAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT (SOE) WITH MARKERLESS GESTURAL CONTROL - A Spatial Operating Environment (SOE) with markerless gestural control includes a sensor coupled to a processor that runs numerous applications. A gestural interface application executes on the processor. The gestural interface application receives data from the sensor that corresponds to a hand of a user detected by the sensor, and tracks the hand by generating images from the data and associating blobs in the images with tracks of the hand. The gestural interface application detects a pose of the hand by classifying each blob as corresponding to an object shape. The gestural interface application generates a gesture signal in response to a gesture comprising the pose and the tracks, and controls the applications with the gesture signal. | 02-06-2014 |
Alan Lewis Browning, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150347545 | Interactive Visualization of Multiple Data Sources Across Multiple Computers - A data pool receives first data derived from user-generated input that identifies events that have occurred at the corresponding remote first computing system. Thereafter, the data pool generates messages based on the identified events that specify data to be extracted from each of a plurality of data sources. The data pool then transmits data comprising the generated messages to at least one of a plurality of data daemons. The data pool subsequently receives second data extracted and processed by the data daemons in response to the transmitted data. In addition, the data pool transmits at least a portion of the received second data to at least one remote second computing system to enable the remote second computing system to render visualizations that are based on the received data and which are displayed within at least one data lens that overlays a substrate in the graphical user interface. | 12-03-2015 |
Amber Lynette Browning, San Ramon, CA US
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20130102288 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, receiving over a communication network audio voice data originating from a telephony communication session established between a first communication device and a second communication device, transcribing the audio voice data to a text transcription, detecting a presence of a first communication device in the vicinity of a media processor device, and presenting the text transcription on a display communicatively coupled to a media processor device in response to the detected presence of a first communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20150032450 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, device that determines a presence of a first communication device being nearby and engaged in an active voice call with a second communication device. An offer to transcribe a portion of the active voice call is presented in response to the determination. An audio portion of the active voice call is transcribed in response to an acceptance of the offer, to generate a textual transcription. The textual transcription is provided for presentation on a first display device. In response to detecting a presence of the first communication device being nearby another device, provision of the textual transcription to the first display device is discontinued, while the textual transcription is provided to the other device for presentation at a second display device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
Andrew L. Browning, South Jordan, UT US
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20140097145 | DEBRIS FILTER WITH SPLITTER BOX - A debris filter has a housing, a filter screen mounted to the housing and disposed so as to extend across a flow path through the housing, a debris extractor mounted to the housing, and a splitter bar also mounted to the housing. The debris extractor and the filter screen are so mounted to the housing as to enable rotation of the filter screen and the debris extractor relative to one another. The debris extractor has a debris intake opening and the debris extractor and the splitter bar are so mounted to the housing that the intake opening is positionable adjacent to or in juxtaposition with the splitter bar with the splitter bar overlapping and shielding the intake opening. | 04-10-2014 |
Art R. Browning, Scurry, TX US
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20140060439 | ANIMAL FEEDER - An improved automated animal feeder or feeding apparatus comprises a substantially water-resistant housing having at least one closable port. A feed distributor is located in the housing and configured to distribute feed to the exterior of the housing through the port. An opening in an upper end of the housing is configured to admit feed to the housing and to the feed distributor through gravity. A drive arrangement is disposed in the housing and coupled to the feed distributor and to the closeable port to selectively actuate the feed distributor and selectively open and close the closeable port. | 03-06-2014 |
Caleb Browning, Carthage, MO US
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20090212737 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED SHELVING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS - Inductively coupled shelving units and storage containers with integrated primary coils, as well as inductively coupled systems for storing and charging tools, are provided. Power is inductively coupled from a primary coil to a device containing a secondary coil. Primary coils may be integrated into a shelving unit to charge devices stored on the shelving unit. Primary coils may similarly be integrated into a storage container. Inductively coupled shelving units may also be configured to receive and hold an inductively coupled storage container such as a toolbox. An integrated secondary coil in the toolbox receives power inductively coupled from a primary coil in a shelving unit. Integrated primary coils in the toolbox then inductively couple the received power to secondary coils in individual devices. Integrated primary coils may provide varying amounts of power. | 08-27-2009 |
20110062789 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED POWER MODULE AND CIRCUIT - Inductive coupling modules for providing power to secondary devices placed in proximity thereto on a surface are described. The modules include above-surface, flush, recessed, and sub-surface mounting configurations. The modules further include dual housing, single housing, low-profile, and adjustable configurations. Inductively coupled power distribution circuits are also disclosed. The circuits comprise a plurality of segments that are inductively couple together to eliminate wired connections between segments. Each segment may be attached to a section of a modular furniture component to allow ease and safety in rearranging the modular furniture and ease in reconnecting the circuit. | 03-17-2011 |
20110196243 | NON-CONTACT DETECTION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA USING STOCHASTIC RESONANCE - Obtaining physiological data from a living being using non-contact sensors is disclosed. The non-contact sensors are disposed within, for example, a vehicle seat or bed. Signals detected by the non-contacting sensors, which include both physiological signals and ambient noise, are transmitted to a processing device which is positioned nearby; such as in the vehicle seat or bed. The processing device employs a stochastic resonance function whereby a signal-to-noise ratio of the physiological signals is improved. A wavelet multi-scale decomposition function and an adaptive threshold function are then used to identify the physiological signals and distinguish them from the ambient noise. The resulting signals are measured and then made available at an output of the processing device for transmission to and use by a human-machine interface. | 08-11-2011 |
20120169503 | DROWSY DRIVER DETECTION SYSTEM - A method of detecting impairment of a driver of a vehicle. The method includes sensing, using a sensor, a position of the driver's head at a plurality of time points; determining, using a microprocessor, changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points; evaluating, using a microprocessor, whether the changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points exhibit at least one of a periodic and a quasi-periodic pattern; determining whether the driver is impaired based on the pattern of the changes in the position of the driver' s head; and if the driver is impaired, alerting the driver using an alarm. | 07-05-2012 |
20130342022 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PRODUCT DISPLAY - A product display apparatus is provided. The display has a forward face with at least one display element disposed thereon. The display element is activated in some way upon receiving power. An inductive receiving coil is located on a flap that is below the forward face. This inductive receiving coil receives power from an inductive transmission coil located in proximity to the display apparatus. The receiving coil provides power to the display element when the coil is in proximity to the transmission coil. This power is used to activate the display element, such as by, for example, illuminating it. | 12-26-2013 |
20130343014 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED SHELVING SYSTEM - A shelving system for the display of items, such as retail products and merchandise, is disclosed. The shelving system includes a first sheet that forms a bottom layer. This first sheet rests on top of an existing display shelf. A second sheet is placed over the first sheet. The second sheet forms a top layer, and supports the products on the shelf. At least one inductive transmission coil is located between the first and second sheets. The coil is located along the front edge of the display shelf. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the transmission coil, and to a power source. The shelving display system provides a retrofit solution to provide power to the front edge of an existing display shelf. In an alternate embodiment, a ramp is used at the front of the existing display shelf to replace the first and second sheets. | 12-26-2013 |
20150015400 | Computer-Aided System Detecting Operator Fatigue (CASDOF) - A system for monitoring operator alertness. The system includes a sensor for detecting a head position property of a head of an operator and a controller in operative communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to collect a first plurality of time points of the head position property of the head of the operator, determine a baseline of the head position property of the head of the operator based on the first plurality of time points, collect a second plurality of time points of the head position property of the head of the operator, determine an operating condition of the head position property of the head of the operator based on the second plurality of time points, and evaluate the alertness of the operator based on a comparison of the operating condition to the baseline to identify a period of head stillness. | 01-15-2015 |
20150154845 | DROWSY DRIVER DETECTION SYSTEM - A method of detecting impairment of a driver of a vehicle. The method includes sensing, using a sensor, a position of the driver's head at a plurality of time points; determining, using a microprocessor, changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points; evaluating, using a microprocessor, whether the changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points exhibit at least one of a periodic and a quasi-periodic pattern; determining whether the driver is impaired based on the pattern of the changes in the position of the driver's head; and if the driver is impaired, alerting the driver using an alarm. | 06-04-2015 |
20150380969 | INDUCTIVE-CHARGING GROMMET FOR FURNITURE - An inductive-charging device mounts into a through hole of a furniture item, such as a desk. The device generally includes a housing that mounts into the through hole and that provides a compartment for a controller, primary coil, and other electronic components used to provide inductive charging. The device might be mounted so that it at least partially extends above a work surface of a desk. Alternatively, a top of the device might be flush with the work surface. | 12-31-2015 |
Chanda Renee' Browning, Conyers, GA US
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20150196432 | Ventilated Disposable Garment - The present invention is a disposable diaper of conventional construction that has centrally located apertures in the front and/or rear of the garment. The apertures size and contour allows for an adequate amount of air to flow throughout the diaper covered region reducing or eliminating diaper rash. The apertures contain an outer fold or flap that can be sealed and resealed as desired by the user. The inner layer of dry weave or interlocking material forms a leak proof barrier underneath the flap or cover to prevent leakage. | 07-16-2015 |
Chris Browning, Lone Tree, CO US
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20100299277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND ENHANCING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for enhancing the dissemination of information throughout an organization, and more particularly to developing meaningful mentoring relationships within such an organization. Tools are provided that allow mentors and learners to define their current traits as well as relationship goals and, based on those defined traits and goals, locate valuable learners/mentors. | 11-25-2010 |
Christohper D. Browning, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20150262667 | LOW POWER HIT BITLINE DRIVER FOR CONTENT-ADDRESSABLE MEMORY - An apparatus includes a hit bitline driver circuit and an equalization control circuit. The hit bitline driver circuit may be configured to drive a pair of hit bitlines responsive to a search bit. The equalization control circuit may be configured to transfer charge from one hit bitline of the pair to the other hit bitline of the pair in response to the search bit changing state. | 09-17-2015 |
Christopher D. Browning, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20120120702 | POWER SAVING TECHNIQUE IN A CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY DURING COMPARE OPERATIONS - An apparatus comprising a first circuit, a driver circuit and a memory circuit. The first circuit may be configured to generate a supply voltage that changes between (i) a first voltage when an input signal is in a first state and (ii) a second voltage when the input signal is in a second state. The driver circuit may be configured to generate a wordline signal in response to (i) the supply voltage, (ii) a clock signal and (iii) a select signal. The memory circuit may be configured to perform a read/write operation in a response to the wordline signal. | 05-17-2012 |
20130286705 | LOW POWER CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY HITLINE PRECHARGE AND SENSING CIRCUIT - An apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus. The apparatus includes a driver circuit and a memory circuit. The driver circuit may be configured to precharge a hitline in response to a predetermined voltage level and a control signal and sense a result of a compare operation based upon a hitline signal on the hitline. The driver circuit generally precharges the hitline to a voltage level lower than the predetermined voltage level and senses the result of the compare operation using the full predetermined voltage level. The memory circuit may be configured to perform the compare operation using the hitline. | 10-31-2013 |
Christopher D. Browning, Mendota Heights, MN US
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20140089769 | CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY CONTINUOUS ERROR DETECTION WITH INTERLEAVE PARITY - Aspects of the disclosure pertain to a system and method for promoting improved error detection efficiency in a Content-Addressable Memory (CAM). The system and method provide CAM continuous error detection with interleave parity. The system continuously monitors for changes in cell contents and, when (e.g., as soon as) a soft error occurs, the error detection output bit for that entry will change, causing an error flag at chip level. The system can then immediately stop compare operations and rewrite the failing entry. Separate read operations are not needed to check for errors, thereby decreasing overall dynamic power usage and increasing possible search frequency for the system. | 03-27-2014 |
Christopher S. Browning, Gulf Breeze, FL US
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20130013507 | System to Create and Manage Payment Accounts - A hosted-software system including separate but integrated application modules configured to manage notification, validation, authorization, receipt, disbursement, and reporting of payment and transaction types processes and apply specialized and customizable business rules, access rights, and permissions configured to allow secure and definable transaction processing and other interactions between multiple related and disparate parties. | 01-10-2013 |
Curtis A. Browning, Saginaw, MI US
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20090062410 | METHOD OF FORMING EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAMS AND THE PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - The invention a method of forming complex shape of styrenic polymer foams in which a pressing surface is created, for example, by planing/machining a layer of an as formed extruded styrenic polymer plank, contacting said plank with a contoured die face and pressing the foam to form the complex shape. | 03-05-2009 |
Daniel Adam Browning, Hiram, GA US
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20120181110 | TREESTAND WITH 360 DEGREE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS - Described herein is a tree stand that includes a platform that substantially surrounds a trunk of a tree, a chair that moves from one end of the platform to the other, and a seat that swivels. This tree stand allows the hunter to have an unobstructed 360 degree view whereby he or she may see game in all directions. The tree stand may also include steel teeth, ratchet straps, columns, and a ladder to provide support for the platform. The platform is adjustable to various elevations on the tree. | 07-19-2012 |
Darren D. Browning, Augusta, GA US
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20130123264 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISORDERS AND INTESTINAL CANCERS - Compositions and formulations useful for treating inflammatory bowel diseases, intestinal cancers, and improving the integrity of the luminal surface of the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed. Typically, the composition increases level of cGMP in the intestinal mucosa or increases the activity of a PKG, preferably PKG2, in the intestinal mucosa. Preferably, the composition includes a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor and is targeted to the intestinal mucosa, for example by enteric coating or attachment of an intestinal specific targeting moiety. | 05-16-2013 |
David Browning, Beaverton, OR US
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20160021143 | DEVICE FEDERATION - The present application is directed to device federation. Interaction between devices in a federation may be conducted using reduced security, while interactions with devices outside the federation may be conducted with a variable security up to a standard level of security that may be associated with a communication protocol. A device may comprise at least a communication module and a federation module. The federation module may include at least a relationship rules module having at least one rule based on relationships between devices and a link security control module to control the amount of security utilized during interaction based on the at least one rule. The link security control module may also control how a device may be inducted into a federation by, if necessary, providing qualification data to qualify the device for induction. | 01-21-2016 |
David Browning, Cordova, TN US
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20160030195 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a body extending between a first end and a second end and includes at least one mating element engageable with an interbody implant. A first member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to move the interbody implant between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration. A second member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to fix the interbody implant in a selected second configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
David M. Browning, West Melbourne, FL US
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20110216814 | SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS TO REDUCE SIGNAL FIELD SYMBOL PEAK-TO-AVERAGE POWER RATIO (PAPR) - The device, system and method reduce the peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) of a signal field symbol in a multi-carrier modulation communication signal. The device includes an antenna, a transceiver coupled to the antenna, and a controller to cooperate with the transceiver and being configured to reduce the PAPR of the signal field symbol in the multi-carrier modulation communication signal. The controller is configured to transmit information using a frame format including a header and a data field, the header having a signal field and a service field each having a plurality of bits, the plurality of bits of the signal field defining the signal field symbol. The controller selectively changes at least the header bits to generate the signal field symbol with a reduced or lowest PAPR. | 09-08-2011 |
20150222322 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH NARROWBAND INTERFERENCE MITIGATION AND RELATED METHODS - A communications device may include a wireless receiver, and a processor coupled to the wireless receiver. The processor may be configured to receive a spread OFDM signal having narrowband interference associated with the same, the spread OFDM signal having subcarriers with data distributed among the subcarriers. The processor may be configured to excise the narrowband interference from the spread OFDM signal, and despread the spread OFDM signal after excising and based upon the excising to recover the data. | 08-06-2015 |
David M. Browning, Portland, OR US
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20120223015 | MECS DIALYZER METHOD - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for cleansing blood through hemodialysis by the process of diffusion across a membrane into dialysate. This dialyzer also removes solutes from the blood by a process of convection, where fluid and dissolved solutes pass through the membrane out of the blood. In one embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the MECS dialyzer uses a counter-flow between the dialysate and blood through a plurality of microchannels. The dialyzer comprises a plurality of flat semi-permeable membranes interleaved between microchannel sheets to define a plurality of flow channels. The stack of membranes and microchannel sheets are aligned and consolidated to form the MECS dialyzer. The MECS dialyzer acts as a flow manifold with ports and headers to collect the blood and dialysate and direct them to and from the microchannels. | 09-06-2012 |
20140069861 | Dialyzer - The present invention is related to hemodialysis, and more particularly, to a dialyzer with improved efficiency of mass transfer across a dialysis membrane utilizing microchannel separation provided in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In accordance with an embodiment, a dialyzer is provided comprising a plurality of semipermeable membrane sheets and a plurality of flow separators. The membrane sheets and flow separators are arranged in alternating configuration and coupled into a laminae stack defining a plurality of parallel microchannel layers. Each microchannel layer comprises a plurality of first microchannels and a plurality of second microchannels. The first and second microchannels of each microchannel layer are in fluid communication with each other via one of the plurality of membrane sheets therebetween. The dialyzer is characterized as having a high surface to volume ratio and a high mass transfer coefficient. | 03-13-2014 |
20150276111 | Releasable Valved Coupler - A releasable valved coupler and a method of producing and using such a coupler including a coupler body having a first valve element and a coupler insert having a second valve element, wherein a first valve tip of the first valve element can engage a second valve tip of the second valve element upon insertion of the coupler insert inside of a tubular chamber of the coupler body, whereby the first valve element disengages a first valve seat and the second valve element disengages a second valve seat to open a flow path through the coupler. By moving the coupler body and the coupler insert in outward opposed axial directions, the first and second valve tips can disengage, correspondingly engaging the first valve element with the first valve seat and engaging the second valve element with the second valve seat to close the flow path through the coupler. | 10-01-2015 |
David W. Browning, Beaverton, OR US
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20080242121 | REDUCED SOCKET SIZE WITH PIN LOCATIONS ARRANGED INTO GROUPS WITH COMPRESSED PIN PITCH - In some embodiments a socket and/or a package includes a plurality of groups of pin locations including at least a first group of pin locations and a second group of pin locations. Each group of pin locations includes a standard pin pitch in a direction between pin locations of the group to allow a maximum breakout from a center of the socket and/or package to an outside of the socket and/or package. Each group of pin locations includes a minimum pin pitch in a direction orthogonal to a direction of the standard pin pitch. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-02-2008 |
20110233999 | METHOD TO REDUCE SYSTEM IDLE POWER THROUGH SYSTEM VR OUTPUT ADJUSTMENTS DURING S0ix STATES - An electronic device includes a power control circuit to generate a power mode signal and a plurality of voltage regulators to receive the power mode signal. Each voltage regulator reduces an output voltage in response to the power mode signal, and the reduced output voltage of each voltage regulator is used to power a different circuit of or function to be performed in the electronic device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110320835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY MANAGING POWER IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A power controller receives a status signal, generates a control signal from the status signal, and reduces an output voltage of a voltage regulator based on the power control signal. The status signal is indicative of an operating tolerance or condition of a circuit or function of an electronic device during a low power state, and the output voltage of the voltage regulator is reduced to a value that corresponds to the operating tolerance or condition of the circuit or function of the electronic device. | 12-29-2011 |
20120305303 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE FOR ALTERNATE PACKAGE FUNCTIONALITY - The present disclosure relates to microelectronic substrates, such as interposers, motherboards, test platforms, and the like, that are fabricated to have overlapping connection zones, such that different microelectronic devices, such as microprocessors, chipsets, graphics processing devices, wireless devices, memory devices, application specific integrated circuits, and the like, may be alternately attached to the microelectronic substrates to form functional microelectronic packages. | 12-06-2012 |
20130200705 | Method to reduce system idle power through system VR output adjustments during Soix states - An electronic device includes a power control circuit to generate a power mode signal and a plurality of voltage regulators to receive the power mode signal. Each voltage regulator reduces an output voltage in response to the power mode signal, and the reduced output voltage of each voltage regulator is used to power a different circuit of or function to be performed in the electronic device. | 08-08-2013 |
20140133075 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE FOR ALTERNATE PACKAGE FUNCTIONALITY - The present disclosure relates to microelectronic substrates, such as interposers, motherboards, test platforms, and the like, that are fabricated to have overlapping connection zones, such that different microelectronic devices, such as microprocessors, chipsets, graphics processing devices, wireless devices, memory devices, application specific integrated circuits, and the like, may be alternately attached to the microelectronic substrates to form functional microelectronic packages. | 05-15-2014 |
20150187115 | DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE 3D GOGGLES - Embodiments are generally directed to dynamically adjustable three-dimensional (3D) goggles. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a frame; a display for 3D images; and a dynamically adjustable lens assembly including one or more lenses for viewing the 3D images; wherein a focal length of the lens assembly is dynamically adjustable in response to received focal distance data. | 07-02-2015 |
20150212550 | DETACHABLE DISPLAYS - Technologies for utilizing a plurality of displays include a computing device and a plurality of detachable display units physically coupled to the computing device. The computing device executes an application of the computing device and assigns the application to a detachable display unit of the plurality of detachable display units. The detachable display unit monitors for detachment of the detachable display unit from the computing device and maintains execution of the assigned application in response to detachment of the detachable display unit. | 07-30-2015 |
20150277491 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of a docking base comprises a base housing including at least one alignment pin disposed within the base housing. Each of the at least one alignment pin is configured to engage a corresponding alignment pin receptacle of a device housing of an electronic device. The base housing further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the at least one first alignment pin, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to cause the at least one first alignment pin to extend at least partially from the base housing when the device housing is within a predetermined proximity of the base housing. | 10-01-2015 |
20150381227 | INTERNET OF THINGS ELECTRONIC SIGNAL AGGREGATOR AND REPEATER - The present disclosure is directed to logging random “chirps” of IoT devices and rebroadcasting these chirps to other devices on demand. An apparatus consistent with the present disclosure includes a transmitter to communicate with a network of wireless-communication-enabled devices. The apparatus also includes a receiver to detect communications transmitted from the wireless-communication-enabled device. Further, the apparatus includes control unit logic to tally the number of electrical signals emitted from each wireless-communication-enabled device. In addition, the apparatus includes memory to store the number of emitted electrical signals. The apparatus further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the transmitter, receiver, and memory. | 12-31-2015 |
20160033999 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE A SPATIALLY DYNAMIC DISPLAY - Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed An example apparatus to update a spatially adjustable display disclosed herein includes a display size monitor to acquire an indication of a size of the spatially adjustable display, a service image comparator to compare the indication of the size to a size model, and a source image adjuster to invoke visual configuration adjustments to an output image of the spatially adjustable display based on parameters identified in the size model. | 02-04-2016 |
Dewayne W. Browning, Paradise, CA US
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20090301863 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DUST SUPRESSION - The subject matter relates to devices and methods for dust suppression utilizing an electrostatic dust suppression apparatus which develops an ion cloud containing charged particles for attracting or charging floating dust by bonding to the dust molecules. The particle are introduced through an electrode of the electrostatic dust suppression apparatus which adds an electrostatic charge to the particles as they are dispersed onto an area of fugitive dust. The disbursement of the electrostatic charged particles is accomplished by a pressurized air stream. The electrostatically charged particles attract the fugitive dust and cause the formation of large agglomerates that gravitationally fall to the earth or are electrostatically attracted to the earth. | 12-10-2009 |
Duke Browning, Austin, TX US
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20140122817 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZED DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEM - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing an optimized distributed storage system is described. The method may comprise receiving a file at a processor of a first information handling system of the distributed storage system. A copy of the file may be stored in a second information handling system of the distributed storage system. A total accessibility value for the file may be determined. The method may further include storing a copy of the file in a third information handling system of the distributed storage system if the total accessibility value is less than a first threshold. Likewise, a copy of the file may be removed from the second information handling system if the total accessibility value is greater than or equal to a second threshold. | 05-01-2014 |
James A. Browning, Lebanon, NH US
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20090286190 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBUSTING FUEL EMPLOYING VORTEX STABILIZATION - The present method and apparatus for producing a supersonic jet stream introduce an oxidizer in such a manner as to create a vortex, which is then restricted. Fuel is introduced into a reduced pressure eye of the vortex, forming a stratified composite stream of gases with unmixed oxidizer surrounding an inner mixture of fuel and oxidizer. This stratified composite stream is passed down a tube that exhausts to a low pressure environment. The combined fuel and oxidizer in the stratified stream is ignited to provide a high-velocity stream of combustion products. The outer layer of unmixed oxidizer in the vortex shields the tube and reduces or eliminates the need for additional cooling. | 11-19-2009 |
20140008454 | HVOF Torch with Fuel Surrounding Oxidizer - HVOF torches introduce fuel and oxidizer reactants into a central passage so as to form a concentric stream having an axial stream of oxidizer surrounded by an annular stream of fuel that is positioned against a sidewall that bounds the central passage. The fuel can be introduced so as to swirl about the axial stream of oxidizer. The torch can be formed by a body having the central passage therethrough and an insert residing in the central passage and having an oxidizer passage therethrough. A portion of the insert can have a reduced cross section so as to form an annular fuel chamber, from which the flow of fuel into a passage first section is restricted so as to distribute the fuel against the sidewall. The torch can be provided with a cooling jacket to prevent damage to the body. | 01-09-2014 |
James D. Browning, Columbus, OH US
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20100099802 | PROTEIN STABILIZED LATEX POLYMER EMULSIONS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND ADHESIVES CONTAINING SUCH EMULSIONS - A method of forming a stable latex polymer emulsion is provided which includes mixing one or more monomers including polymerizable acid monomers, esters, and unsaturated monomers with water and a soy protein. The emulsion is then polymerized and may be formed into adhesive compositions having improved water resistance and mechanical strength. | 04-22-2010 |
20110254229 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - Seal assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, an example shaft seal assembly comprises an immiscible fluid and a reservoir structure. The immiscible fluid is immiscible with respect to a contained internal fluid in an enclosure with a penetrating shaft. The reservoir structure is disposed in close proximity to the shaft, and the reservoir structure contains the immiscible fluid. The immiscible fluid of the seal assembly provides a fluid barrier to the internal fluid to limit loss of the internal fluid over time. | 10-20-2011 |
20130010346 | Electrochromic Device Capable of Controlling Visible and Infrared Radiations - An electrochromic device that is capable of changing the transmission of either visible or infrared radiations as a function of the polarity of a voltage applied to the device. | 01-10-2013 |
James L. Browning, Columbia, SC US
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20100250958 | Encrypted data management in database management systems - The subject matter herein relates to database management systems and, more particularly, encrypted data management in database management systems. Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and software to maintain database tables, some of which are encrypted. Some embodiments include holding clear text in cache and servicing queries from the cache. When a query is received, a file system of the database management system determines if a table holding data to service the query is encrypted. If the table is encrypted, the file system decrypts the data and writes the data to the cache as clear text. Some embodiments, when writing clear text to a table from the cache, determine if the table to which the data is to be written is an encrypted table. If the table is encrypted, the file system encrypts the clear text and stores the cipher text to the encrypted table. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeff Browning, Charlotte, NC US
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20110186593 | DISPENSING VESSEL FOR CLOTHES DRYER - A dispensing vessel for introducing moisture into a clothes drying environment includes a core configured to at least temporarily retain a moistening substance therein and a cover substantially surrounding the core. The cover includes a plurality of protuberances, each protuberance including a flattened tip at a distal end thereof, a fill opening defined therethrough, the fill opening providing access to an interior of the cover from an exterior of the cover, and one or more dispensing openings, each dispensing opening being disposed at the flattened tip of a protuberance of the plurality of protuberances, each dispensing opening providing access to an exterior of the cover from an interior of the cover. | 08-04-2011 |
20120103199 | ARTIFICIAL SHELL FOR COOKING - An artificial shell for cooking includes, a top portion, having a fill opening therethrough, a bottom portion, and a fill opening cover. The top portion is removably attachable to the bottom portion and the top portion and bottom portion together define an inner storage chamber. Furthermore, the fill opening cover completely covers the fill opening. | 05-03-2012 |
20130084366 | ARTIFICIAL SHELL FOR COOKING - An artificial shell for cooking includes, a top portion, having a fill opening therethrough, a bottom portion, and a fill opening cover. The top portion is removably attachable to the bottom portion and the top portion and bottom portion together define an inner storage chamber. Furthermore, the fill opening cover completely covers the fill opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20140048095 | COSMETIC COLOR APPLICATOR AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A cosmetic applicator for highlighting or imparting color to a user's hair includes upper and lower halves attached together by a hinge. Each half includes a rigid outer cap and a flexible connector surrounding and connecting the outer cap to a perimeter of the respective half. The cosmetic applicator further includes an applicator pad arranged in an interior of one of the upper and lower halves and a coloring material arranged in an interior of the other of the upper and lower halves. The flexible connector permits the outer caps of the respective upper and lower halves to be pressed inwardly toward one another so as to bring the applicator pad and the coloring material into engagement with one another. | 02-20-2014 |
20140202397 | CANINE RESTRAINT HARNESS - A canine restraint harness for controlling pulling behavior by a dog while being led includes a cord having first and second ends, a clasp for attachment to a dog collar, a cam for receiving and clamping a segment of the cord to reduce the length thereof, a closed loop at the clamped segment of the cord for attachment to a dog lead, and a fastener for fastening the first and second ends of the cord together. The cord is adapted to extend from the dog collar, between the front legs of the dog, and around the back of the dog to the dog lead such that the cam is disposed close to the back of the dog with the cord adapted to apply a tightening force when the dog exhibits pulling behavior while being led. | 07-24-2014 |
20140232123 | HOSE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A hose support apparatus includes a spine member defining an axis, a handle attached along the spine member and first and second arcuate supports extending downwardly and inwardly from opposite sides of the spine member. The first arcuate support extends from the spine member at a first end thereof and the second arcuate support extends from the spine member at a second end thereof such that the arcuate supports are adapted to support a section of a hose co-axially aligned with the spine member. | 08-21-2014 |
Jeffrey Browning, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20080210721 | Apparatus for folding and storing articles of clothing - An apparatus for folding and storing articles of clothing is provided, and the apparatus comprises a relatively flat sheet having opposing ends, a topside and a bottomside. The apparatus has at least one aperture that serves as a handle on one end and an extended portion on the opposing end. The extended portion is bendable from about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees, and the extended portion serves as a support for the articles of clothing when the articles are folded and stacked atop the topside surface of the sheet. | 09-04-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Browning, Boerne, TX US
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20120140068 | Medical Situational Awareness System - The visual condition of a patient is monitored by defining a an authorized patient zone, placing a video camera in a location to capture a visual image of the patient zone, defining a base visual image of the patient zone, monitoring the visual image at a remote location, identifying any change in the captured image from the base visual image, and generating an alert in the event a change is detected. Certain changes in the zone may occur without generating an alert. Authorized personnel may enter and leave the zone without generating an alert. In a typical application the system for practicing the method is networked based for providing medical appliance data directly to key personnel at a standard computer station. The system also includes video monitoring in real-time or near real-time, providing visual as well as technical monitoring of the patient wherever he is located. In one aspect of the invention, the system is IP based, permitting access to the information anywhere on the World Wide Web. | 06-07-2012 |
Jocelyn N. Browning, Blacksburg, VA US
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20130302813 | CELL WALL PROTEIN CwpV (CD0514) AS A DIAGNOSTIC MARKER FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE RIBOTYPE 027 - Accurate and rapid differentiation of the outbreak strain ribotype 027 from other possible | 11-14-2013 |
Joel Browning, Henrico, VA US
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20140220536 | Computer Implemented Methods, Systems and Products for Team Based Learning - Computer implemented methods, systems, and products uses learning cycles of individual and group work to emphasize the importance of collaborative behaviors and demonstrate the values of effective team work on outcomes. The computer implemented methods, systems, and products relate to team based learning with individual and group assessment for addressing a project or a problem, particularly to promote interaction between participants. In the computer implemented learning cycle, a team works as individuals and then as a group to determine responses to an overall project or problem. In addition to assessing the performance of the individuals and the determined individualized and overall responses, the computer implemented methods, systems, and products track the progress and activity of individuals and the team. Through the cycle of learning activities, individuals demonstrate personal responsibility, collaborative orientation, communication skills, conflict management, and problem solving. | 08-07-2014 |
John Browning, Fallston, MD US
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20120131064 | ONLINE SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX - A method of storing data in a memory device of a computer system, including creating electronic record of an asset, automatically associating a predefined data structure with the electronic record that controls organization and display of metadata describing the asset, the data structure providing data fields for the metadata that are associated with the electronic record, receiving the metadata describing the asset from a remote computer, populating the predefined data structure with the metadata, and generating a first graphical user interface corresponding to the electronic record with a plurality of active tabs that provide a visual representation of the data structure associated to the electronic record, the active tabs, respectively associated with predefined displays including the data fields provided by the predefined data structure, enabling a user to navigate through different displays corresponding to the data fields provided in the data structure to view the metadata describing the asset. | 05-24-2012 |
20130110725 | System and Method for Providing Recovery for Victims of Check Fraud | 05-02-2013 |
20130211984 | System and Method for Providing Recovery for Victims of Check Fraud - A method for a consumer to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. The subscription will enable the consumer to obtain reimbursement from the check printer for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's bank or financial institution to the check printer, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
20150032782 | Online Safety Deposit Box - A method includes creating an electronic record of an asset, and automatically associating a predefined data structure with an electronic record of the asset that controls organization and display of user provided metadata describing the asset. The method may also include receiving the metadata describing the asset from a remote computer, populating the predefined data structure with the metadata describing the asset, and generating a graphical user interface corresponding to the electronic record of the asset with active tabs that provide a visual representation of the predefined data structure associated to the electronic record of the asset. The active tabs are respectively associated with predefined displays including the data fields provided by the predefined data structure, enabling a user to navigate through different displays corresponding to the data fields provided in the predefined data structure associated with the asset to view the metadata describing the asset. | 01-29-2015 |
Kevin Browning, Warwick, RI US
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20080223893 | PILL SPLITTER WITH PROTECTED BLADE AND LOCKING ARM - The present invention provides a pill splitter. The pill splitter includes a main body with a top housing and a bottom housing having a blade mounted thereto. The top housing has a slot defined therein for receipt of the blade. The top housing moves relative to the bottom housing between a protected position and a cutting position. In the protected position, the top housing resides in front of the blade to prevent a user from contacting the blade. In one embodiment, a retainer moves between the blade mount and the bottom surface of the pill seat to prevent movement thereof. In the cutting position, the blade is routed through the slot in the top housing thereby exposing a cutting edge thereof for cutting a pill. The retainer clears from between the blade mount and the bottom source of the pill seat to allow movement thereof. | 09-18-2008 |
Lance Browning, East Palmetto, FL US
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20130206193 | SAND UMBRELLA DEVICE - The present invention is a sand umbrella device that includes an umbrella that protects and shields one or more users, a swivel mechanism that allows the umbrella to swivel to protect and shield one or more users in a plurality of positions, a top pipe piece that is integral to the swivel mechanism and a middle pipe piece. The sand umbrella device also includes a bottom pipe piece where the distal end of the middle pipe piece is removably slid into the proximal end of the bottom pipe piece, an auger blade that is disposed on the bottom pipe piece and is pushed and twisted into sand or other suitable ground surface to secure the sand umbrella device in an upright position and a 90 degree elbow wherein the proximal end of the 90 degree elbow is integral to the swivel mechanism. | 08-15-2013 |
Leonard Browning, Aurora, IL US
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20120266554 | BUILDING BLOCK AND CLADDING SYSTEM - A cladding system for cladding a supporting wall is disclosed. The cladding system includes a plurality of building blocks, each having a body and a facing; and a plurality of support brackets for mounting the blocks on the supporting wall in a plurality of adjoining horizontal rows. The body of each block includes engagement means for engaging at least one of the support brackets such that, in use, at least a part of the body of each block abuts at least a part of the body of a neighbouring block in an adjoining row so as to guard against water penetration between the rows. | 10-25-2012 |
20140112715 | PAVING STONES - Generally L-shaped, square, rectangular, triangular, hexagonal, parallelogram and other-shaped paving stones with inter-fitting vertical spacers forming serpentine side contact surfaces that provide enhanced stone-to-stone interlocking in both water-permeable and water-impermeable paving installations. | 04-24-2014 |
20140260029 | INSULATED CONCRETE MASONRY SYSTEM - A insulated masonry wall system having insulation blocks between structural and face blocks to provide structures that are strong, inexpensive, avoid thermal bridges, and resist transmission of heat. The walls are attractive and versatile, and an enormous variety of decorative face members may be utilized. The face blocks are attached to the structural blocks to prevent facing materials from falling even if fire destroys the insulation blocks between the structural blocks and the facing. The system resists water penetration and effectively drains water that does penetrate any portion of the system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140366471 | CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT BLOCKS WITH DIMENSIONAL LUMBER POCKETS AND ASSEMBLIES OF BLOCKS AND LUMBER - Concrete masonry unit blocks with recesses providing pockets sized to receive dimensional lumber components, enabling easy design and fabrication of block and lumber assemblies, typically using construction adhesive to bond the blocks to each other. Various dimensions and shapes of blocks are possible, as well as numerous shapes and sizes of pocket-forming recesses in the blocks. A wide variety of attractive and functional structures can be built with the blocks of this invention and widely-available dimensional lumber. | 12-18-2014 |
20150084234 | BUILDING BLOCK AND CLADDING SYSTEM - A cladding system for cladding a supporting wall is disclosed. The cladding system includes a plurality of building blocks, each having a body and a facing; and a plurality of support brackets for mounting the blocks on the supporting wall at a plurality of adjoining horizontal rows. The body of each block includes engagement means for engaging at least one of the support brackets such that, in use, at least a part of the body of each block abuts at least a part of the body of a neighbouring block in an adjoining row so as to guard against water penetration between the rows. | 03-26-2015 |
Lucy E. Browning, Cupertino, CA US
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20120120562 | UNITARY HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding. | 05-17-2012 |
Lucy E. Browning, San Francisco, CA US
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20130248219 | Laser Cladding Surface Treatments - A metal enclosure has a surface region which is coated with cladding material using a laser cladding process. The metal enclosure can form at least a portion of an electronic device housing. All or part of one or more surfaces of the enclosure can be coated with cladding material. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions of the enclosure to provide different structural properties at these regions. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions to provide contrast in cosmetic appearance. | 09-26-2013 |
20140076600 | CHANGING COLORS OF MATERIALS - The described embodiments relate generally to cosmetic surfaces and associated treatments to alter a color of cosmetic surfaces. According to one embodiment, cosmetic ink configured to be applied to a cosmetic surface can include a suspension matrix configured to suspend a number of small particles in the suspension matrix. Each of the small particles of the is within a desired overall diameter to cause a user to perceive a desired color due to plasmon resonance of the small particles. | 03-20-2014 |
20140193607 | WHITE APPEARING ANODIZED FILMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer. | 07-10-2014 |
20140217864 | CLADDED METAL STRUCTURES - A metal enclosure has a surface region which is coated with cladding material using a laser cladding process. The metal enclosure can form at least a portion of an electronic device housing. All or part of one or more surfaces of the enclosure can be coated with cladding material. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions of the enclosure to provide different structural properties at these regions. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions to provide contrast in cosmetic appearance. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218850 | UNITARY HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding. | 08-07-2014 |
20140361670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GOLD METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE - A metal matrix composite using as one of the components a precious metal is described. In one embodiment, the precious metal takes the form of gold and the metal matrix composite has a gold mass fraction in accordance with 18 k. The metal matrix composite can be formed by blending a precious metal (e.g., gold) powder and a ceramic powder, forming a mixture that is then compressed within a die having a near net shape of the metal matrix composite. The compressed mixture in the die is then heated to sinter the precious metal and ceramic powder. Other techniques for forming the precious metal matrix composite using HIP, and a diamond powder are also disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361934 | ANTENNA WINDOW AND ANTENNA PATTERN FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A housing for an electronic device, including an aluminum layer enclosing a volume that includes a radio-frequency (RF) antenna is provided. The housing includes a window aligned with the RF antenna; the window including a non-conductive material filling a cavity in the aluminum layer; and a thin aluminum oxide layer adjacent to the aluminum layer and to the non-conductive material; wherein the non-conductive material and the thin aluminum oxide layer form an RF-transparent path through the window. A housing for an electronic device including an integrated RF-antenna is also provided. A method of manufacturing a housing for an electronic device as described above is provided. | 12-11-2014 |
20150016030 | REDUCING APPEARANCE OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE ON COSMETIC SURFACES - The described embodiments relate generally to cosmetic surfaces and associated treatments to form cosmetic surfaces. Cosmetic surface treatments as described herein both increase durability and decrease the appearance of physical damage through implementation of an intermediate barrier layer having a first physical attribute (e.g., color of barrier layer) of a predetermined relationship with a second physical attribute of a second layer (e.g., color of a cosmetic layer). The intermediate barrier layer separates the second layer (e.g., a cosmetic or external layer) from internal material supporting both. The first physical attribute may be chosen to be of a similar appearance to the second physical attribute (e.g., matching and/or somewhat closely matching in color) such that physical damage to the cosmetic layer is made less visible. | 01-15-2015 |
20150118512 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING WHITE APPEARING METAL OXIDE FILMS BY POSITIONING REFLECTIVE PARTICLES PRIOR TO OR DURING ANODIZING PROCESSES - The embodiments described herein relate to anodic films and methods for forming anodic films. The methods described can be used to form anodic films that have a white appearance. Methods involve positioning reflective particles on or within a substrate prior to or during an anodizing process. The reflective particles are positioned within the metal oxide of the resultant anodic film but substantially outside the pores of the anodic film. The reflective particles scatter incident light giving the resultant anodic film a white appearance. | 04-30-2015 |
20150176146 | WHITE APPEARING ANODIZED FILMS - The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer. | 06-25-2015 |
20150305175 | UNITARY HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding. | 10-22-2015 |
20160024680 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING WHITE APPEARING METAL OXIDE FILMS BY POSITIONING REFLECTIVE PARTICLES PRIOR TO OR DURING ANODIZING PROCESSES - The embodiments described herein relate to anodic films and methods for forming anodic films. The methods described can be used to form anodic films that have a white appearance. Methods involve positioning reflective particles on or within a substrate prior to or during an anodizing process. The reflective particles are positioned within the metal oxide of the resultant anodic film but substantially outside the pores of the anodic film. The reflective particles scatter incident light giving the resultant anodic film a white appearance. | 01-28-2016 |
Lucy Elizabeth Browning, Cupertino, CA US
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20150376810 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING ADHESION OF ALUMINUM FILMS - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and pretreatments for improving the adhesion of aluminum films on substrate surfaces. Methods involve providing three-dimensional adhesion surfaces on the substrate that promote adhesion to a subsequently deposited aluminum film. The methods can avoid the use of strike materials, such as nickel and copper, used in conventional adhesion-promoting treatments. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing an aluminum oxide adhesion layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing a zincating layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According some embodiments, methods involve roughening the surface of the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. Some embodiments involve a combination of two or more substrate pretreatments. Described methods can be used to provide more flexibility in subsequent anodizing processes. In some embodiments, methods involve anodizing the aluminum film and a portion of the substrate. | 12-31-2015 |
20160002805 | HARD ALUMINUM FILMS FORMED USING HIGH CURRENT DENSITY PLATING - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and methods for forming aluminum films. Methods involve providing aluminum films having increased hardness. Methods involve using higher than conventional current densities during plating of aluminum on substrates. The higher current density plating creates aluminum films with grain structures that are different from conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the average grain sizes are smaller in the hard aluminum films than conventional plated aluminum films. In some embodiments, the plated aluminum layer is anodized. In some embodiments, a multi-layered aluminum coating is formed using a combination of high current density and low current density plating. In some embodiments, a current filter is used to provide uniform plating across a part. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002812 | ALUMINUM FILMS HAVING HARDENING PARTICLES - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum layer and methods for forming aluminum layer onto metal substrates. Methods involve increasing the hardness of the aluminum layers by embedding hardening particles therein. According to some embodiments, hardening particles are co-deposited with aluminum onto a substrate using an electroplating process. The electrolytic process involves using an electrolytic bath having the hardening particles dispersed therein. The hardening particles can form a supportive network within the aluminum layer that increases the hardness of the aluminum layer. In some embodiments, a portion of the aluminum layer is converted to aluminum oxide. | 01-07-2016 |
Lucy Elizabeth Browning, San Francisco, CA US
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20130008796 | ANODIZED ELECTROPLATED ALUMINUM STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Anodized electroplated aluminum structures and methods for making the same are disclosed. Cosmetic structures according to embodiments of the invention are provided by electroplating a non-cosmetic structure with aluminum and then anodizing the electroplated aluminum. This produces cosmetic structures that may possess desired structural and cosmetic properties and that may be suitable for use as housing or support members of electronic devices. | 01-10-2013 |
20130319865 | DOUBLE ANODIZING PROCESSES - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319866 | ANODIZED FILMS - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319873 | PHOTOMASKS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 12-05-2013 |
20130322976 | METHODS FOR CUTTING SMOOTH REFLECTIVE SURFACES - The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step. | 12-05-2013 |
20150196981 | METHODS FOR CUTTING SMOOTH REFLECTIVE SURFACES - The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step. | 07-16-2015 |
20150284868 | ANODIZED ELECTROPLATED ALUMINUM STRUCTURES - Anodized electroplated aluminum structures and methods for making the same are disclosed. Cosmetic structures according to embodiments of the invention are provided by electroplating a non-cosmetic structure with aluminum and then anodizing the electroplated aluminum. This produces cosmetic structures that may possess desired structural and cosmetic properties and that may be suitable for use as housing or support members of electronic devices. | 10-08-2015 |
20150315715 | METHODS FOR FORMING DEFECT-FREE ANODIZED PARTS - Manufacturing methods related to anodizing of metal parts are described. In particular, pre-anodizing and post-anodizing methods for forming a consistent and defect-free interface between metal and non-metal sections of a part are described. Methods involve preventing residues from various manufacturing processes from entering a gap or space at the interface between the metal and non-metal section of the part and that can disrupt subsequent anodizing and anodic film dyeing processes. In particular embodiments, methods involve forming a barrier layer or filler layer between the metal and non-metal sections. Portions of the barrier layer or filler layer can be removed prior to anodizing. The resultant part has a well-defined and uniform space between the metal and non-metal sections that is free from visual defects. | 11-05-2015 |
Luke M. Browning, Austin, TX US
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20120066333 | ABSTRACTING SPECIAL FILE INTERFACES TO CONCURRENTLY SUPPORT MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEM LEVELS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to detecting a request to access a symbol via a special file that accesses kernel memory directly. The request can come from an application from a first instance of an operating system (OS) running a first version of the OS. A second instance of the OS, which manages the first OS, receives the request. The second instance of the OS includes a kernel shared between the first and second instances of the OS. The second instance of the OS runs a second version of the OS. Some embodiments are further directed to detecting data associated with the symbol, where the data is in a first data format that is compatible with the second version of the OS but is incompatible with the first version of the OS. Some embodiments are further directed to reformatting the data from the first data format to a second data format compatible with the second version of the OS. | 03-15-2012 |
20120197918 | ABSTRACTING SPECIAL FILE INTERFACES TO CONCURRENTLY SUPPORT MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEM LEVELS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to detecting a request, from an application for a first instance of an operating system (OS) running a first version of the OS, to access a symbol via a special file that accesses kernel memory directly. A second instance of the OS, which manages the first OS, receives the request. The second instance of the OS runs a second version of the OS and includes a kernel shared between the first and second instances of the OS. Some embodiments are further directed to detecting data associated with the symbol, where the data is in a first data format that is compatible with the second version of the OS but incompatible with the first version of the OS and reformatting the data from the first data format to a second data format compatible with the second version of the OS. | 08-02-2012 |
20130254781 | ABSTRACTING SPECIAL FILE INTERFACES TO CONCURRENTLY SUPPORT MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEM LEVELS - Some examples include a system, a computer program product, an apparatus, and the like, configured to perform operations to access, in response to a request by a first instance of an operating system, data stored in a memory of a kernel of a second instance of the operating system. The operations are further to determine whether the data stored in the memory of the kernel of the second instance of the operating system is in a data format that is compatible with the first instance of the operating system. The operations are further to provide the data in the data format that is compatible with the first instance of the operating system. For instance, in some examples, the operations are to determine that the data is in a format incompatible with the first instance of the operating system, and reformat the data in the data format compatible with the first instance of the operating system. | 09-26-2013 |
20140149977 | Assigning a Virtual Processor Architecture for the Lifetime of a Software Application - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing virtual processor operations. A dynamic loader receives a request to initiate the creation of a new process, followed by a virtual processor being assigned to an isolated execution environment. The dynamic loader then initiates the creation of the new process by mapping kernel data associated with the virtual processor into the address space of the process. The dynamic loader completes the creation of the new process, and its execution is initiated within the isolated execution environment. | 05-29-2014 |
Luke Matthew Browning, Austin, TX US
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20080235668 | OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR THREAD-LEVEL BREAKPOINTS - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing breakpoints. A breakpoint is detected during execution of a process. A thread that is currently executing is identified as an identified thread. A determination is made as to whether the breakpoint is applicable to the identified thread. In response to the determination that the breakpoint is applicable to the identified thread, the execution of the process is halted. Execution of the process continues without halting execution of the process if the breakpoint is inapplicable to the identified thread. | 09-25-2008 |
20100153972 | AUTOMATED LAMP STACK MIGRATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for automated LAMP stack data migration. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for automated LAMP stack data migration can be provided. The method can include retrieving a profile for a LAMP stack executing in a source operating platform, selecting a LAMP stack for deployment onto a target operating platform and deploying the selected LAMP stack onto the target operating platform. The method further can include translating the retrieved profile for compatibility with the selected LAMP stack, directing a reboot of the target operating platform, and applying the translated profile to the target operating platform. | 06-17-2010 |
Mary Beth Browning, Houston, TX US
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20140163205 | DESIGNER COLLAGENS AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides synthetic collagen and methods of making and using synthetic collagen that include a synthetic collagen that facilitates wound closure comprising an isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein that facilitates wound closure comprising one or more alteration in a triple helical backbone protein sequence, that stabilize the isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein and does not disrupt an additional collagen ligand interaction; and one or more integrin binding motifs, wherein the isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein facilitates wound closure. | 06-12-2014 |
Matthew C. Browning, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090109130 | Methods and apparatus for interactive movable computer mediated information display - In embodiments, methods and systems are presented for physical interaction with computer-mediated information. A movable display module (including a touch screen monitor, CPU, absolute encoder and other sensors, and wireless network connection) is mounted on and can be moved along rails. The rails serve four purposes relating to the movable display module: | 04-30-2009 |
Matthew Dennis Browning, New Haven, CT US
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20110295712 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ACCELERATE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS PROCESSES THROUGH RESOURCE ALLOCATION - The present invention is directed to a computer-implemented method, system and apparatus to enable data-driven, multi-channel communications to facilitate business processes. By providing more than one channel for communication between market participants, which includes suppliers and consumers, real-time requests for information, services, or the like can be solicited in a way that those selected to provide responses have certain attributes, and the supplier is selected for the solicitation automatically and instantaneously notified of the request based on automatic selection of those attributes. The notification is instantaneously communicated using more than one channel of communication, potentially in a mode that the potential supplier has indicated is a more likely way of actually and instantly receiving the request. The system further provides at least one mechanism by which all of the selected suppliers can instantly respond to the request, which is then communicated to the requestor. | 12-01-2011 |
20140039966 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ACCELERATE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS PROCESSES THROUGH RESOURCE ALLOCATION - The present invention is directed to a computer-implemented method, program storage device and system to enable data-driven communications to facilitate business processes. Real-time requests for information, services, or the like can be solicited in a way that those selected to provide responses have certain attributes, and the supplier is selected for the solicitation automatically and instantaneously notified of the request based on automatic selection of those attributes. The notification is instantaneously communicated using more than one channel of communication, potentially in a mode that the potential supplier has indicated is a more likely way of actually and instantly receiving the request. The system further provides at least one mechanism by which all of the selected suppliers can instantly respond to the request, which is then communicated to the requestor. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael Robert Browning, Littleton, CO US
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20090199389 | LOW STRESS OPTICS MOUNT USING THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LIQUID METAL OR GEL - An optical assembly with mounting provided to effectively transfer heat away from an optic, such as a slab or waveguide amplifier or laser disk, while limiting internal stresses. The assembly includes an optic with a planar surface. A heat sink is positioned in the assembly with an upper surface next to the planar surface of the optic. The upper surface of the heat sink comprises a recessed surface defining a reservoir for containing a compliant heat transfer material. The assembly may further include a volume of the heat transfer material, such as a liquid metal or thermally conductive gel, in the reservoir of the heat sink. In one embodiment, the optic is a slab amplifier with a reflective coating or layer that directly contacts the heat transfer material in the heat sink reservoir or a foil or membrane is provided between the heat transfer material and the slab. | 08-13-2009 |
Michelle M. Browning, Austin, TX US
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20080243930 | System and Method for Automated Customization of a Workflow Management System - The present invention is directed to a system and method providing an efficient automated customization of an existing workflow management system. Agent software may be utilized to operate autonomously to instruct a generic workflow tool provided by the existing workflow management system to accomplish the customization process without direct human supervision. Thus, a non-developer user who does not have knowledge of the process definition language provided by the workflow management system may accomplish a successful customization. Further, the present invention reduces costs and resources to customize an existing workflow management system. | 10-02-2008 |
Paul Browning, Morrilton, AR US
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20120177469 | Transport Device For Media Roll Used With Grand Format Printer - One transport device for media rolls used with grand format printers includes a base having opposed ends, means for coupling the base to a forklift tine, and two arms respectively adjacent the base ends. Each arm is coupled to the base for rotatable and lateral movement. A first hook extends from a first cable having an upper end coupled to one arm's distal end. The first hook has a receiving area configured to receive a shaft extending generally along the media roll's center axis, and position the shaft along a generally vertical line extending through the first cable upper end. A second hook extends from a second cable having an upper end coupled to the other arm's distal end. The second hook has a receiving area configured to receive the mounting shaft and position the mounting shaft along a generally vertical line extending through the second cable upper end. | 07-12-2012 |
Randy Browning, Mercer Island, WA US
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20120166278 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING SELF-LEARNING, CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT, TARGETED, MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, IN REAL TIME AND PREDICTIVE MODES - The current application is related to the creation of real time as well as predictive marketing campaigns, in particular, through the identification of contextually relevant data channels and sources, harvesting data and media from channels and sources, categorizing the data, classifying the data authorship type and influence levels, ranking by the data based on context, and using the data to produce, disseminate, monitor/track, and quantify results for real-time as well as predictive marketing campaigns. | 06-28-2012 |
Raymond Browning, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110054359 | Footwear-based body weight monitor and postural allocation, physical activity classification, and energy expenditure calculator - A footwear system for monitoring weight, posture allocation, physical activity classification, and energy expenditure calculation includes an accelerometer configured to obtain acceleration data indicative of movement of a user's foot or leg. The footwear system may also include a pressure sensing device mounted in an insole and configured to obtain pressure data indicative of pressure applied by a user's foot to the insole, as well as a transmitter communicatively coupled to both the accelerometer and the pressure sensing device and configured to transmit the acceleration and pressure data to a first processing device configured process the acceleration data and the pressure data to distinguish a first posture from a second posture different from the first posture and process the acceleration data and the pressure data to distinguish a first movement-based activity from a second movement-based activity different from the first movement-based activity. The footwear system may also include a second processing device communicatively coupled to the first processing device and configured to derive a second energy expenditure value. | 03-03-2011 |
Raymond Browning, Shoreham, NY US
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20110006205 | AMBIENT PRESSURE PHOTOELECTRON MICROSCOPE - An ambient pressure photoelectron microscope which enables in situ chemical processes on a sample surface to be followed at the limit of the spatial resolution of the microscopy technique. | 01-13-2011 |
20110017909 | ELECTRON IMAGING APPARATUS WITH IMAGE PROCESSING - A photoelectron microscope incorporating a magnetic projection lens and an image processing means to improve the spatial resolution by deconvolution of the point spread function. | 01-27-2011 |
20110126487 | SNAP FIT PULTRUSION FOR HOUSING ELEMENTS - The invention provides snap fit pultrusion housing elements for joining structurally insulated panels suitable for housing and shelter construction. The housing elements include a pultruded panel body member having at least one edge, and a pultruded snap lock fitting on the edge adapted for fastenerless engagement with a complementary fitting on an adjacent panel body member. | 06-02-2011 |
20120298861 | Vector Potential Photoelectron Microscope - A photoelectron microscope uses the vector potential field as a spatial reference. The microscope can be used with a source of photons to image surface chemistry. | 11-29-2012 |
Rete Browning, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150299633 | PERIODIC SYMMETRY DEFINED BIOREACTOR - A bioreactor can include a plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell can include a floor configured to support a volume of liquid, the floor being symmetric across at least one axis of symmetry, and an injection port oriented at a center point of at least one axis of symmetry and configured to inject a fluid into the volume of liquid. The bioreactor can also include a peripheral side wall surrounding the plurality of unit cells such that the volume of liquid is retained in the bioreactor. | 10-22-2015 |
Robert K. Browning, Nashville, TN US
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20100011839 | Mattress Cover Leak Detection Apparatus - A system for detecting leaks in mattresses. The system allows for the detection of small holes in a mattress by applying pressurized gas or fluid to the mattress and observing the escape of gas or fluid through tears and incisions in the mattress cover in the formation of bubbles in a layer of solution covering the mattress cover. In an alternate embodiment, the escape of gas or fluid through the small holes produces ultrasonic vibrations, which an ultrasonic listening device detects, allowing an operator to determine the location of the holes. | 01-21-2010 |
Robert L. Browning, Altanta, GA US
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20150306809 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE ON A THERMOFORMING ASSISTIVE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods of forming sheets of material are disclosed. Profile plates may be placed atop the sheets. Tabs attached to clamp frames may apply uniform pressure on the perimeters of the profile plates during the formation process. | 10-29-2015 |
Robert L. Browning, Atlanta, GA US
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20130200551 | ADDITIONAL APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE THERMOFORMING - Thermoforming apparatus and methods are described. To-be-formed polymeric material may be separated initially from a mold surface by a grid or support rail, avoiding the mold surface from drawing heat away from the material while it is being heated to forming temperatures. The grid may retract into the mold when no longer needed to support the material. Plugs or inserts about which material is formed may include skirts, allowing the formed material to be shaped so as to guide coins or other objects into cavities in which the coins or objects are held for presentation or display. Profile plates associated with the molds may include non-stick material on their sides intended to abut to-be-formed polymeric sheets in order to reduce possibility of transfer of printing from the sheets to the plates and reduce undesired transfer of heat from the plates to the sheets. | 08-08-2013 |
Robert Lee Browning, Spring, TX US
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20130228019 | CEMENT TESTING - Systems and methods provide for testing a cement by applying force in a first direction until the first portion of the cement sample fails in compression or tension; and applying force a second direction opposite the first direction until the second portion of the cement sample fails in tension or compression. | 09-05-2013 |
20140374097 | Wellbore Servicing Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising preparing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising a sealant material, helical fibers and a base fluid, placing the wellbore servicing fluid in the wellbore and/or subterranean formation, and allowing the wellbore servicing fluid to set therein. | 12-25-2014 |
Robert N.k. Browning, Corvallis, OR US
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20110069120 | PRINT HEAD SLOT RIBS - A print head die ( | 03-24-2011 |
Robert N. K. Browning, Corvallis, OR US
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20110115854 | Inkjet Printhead With Graded Die Carrier - An inkjet printhead includes a die having a heating element formed thereon. The inkjet printhead also includes a graded die carrier. The graded die carrier is coupled to the die. The graded die carrier has lands that are separated by an ink slot. Each of the lands is graded such that its proximity to the die varies. | 05-19-2011 |
20130155142 | THERMAL SENSING FLUID EJECTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A fluid ejection assembly includes a fluid slot formed in a die. The assembly also includes a nozzle column is formed along a side of the fluid slot. The assembly also includes a pair of thermal sensors to measure die temperature at the middle of the nozzle column and at a first end of the nozzle column. | 06-20-2013 |
20150062222 | FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A fluid ejection device is described. In an example, the fluid ejection device includes a substrate having a chamber formed thereon to contain a fluid. A thin-film stack is formed on the substrate having a resistor formed under the chamber. A transistor is formed in the substrate and coupled to the resistor. A circuit is formed in the substrate coupled to a gate of the transistor to selectively cause the transistor either to supply a firing current to the resistor for ejecting the fluid from the chamber or to dissipate power to warm the device. | 03-05-2015 |
Samuel T. Browning, West Simsbury, CT US
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20120234026 | HIGH EFFICIENCY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND CYCLE - A high efficiency air conditioning and refrigeration system and cycle comprises a vapor compressor and two independent ejectors operatively connected to high and low-pressure sides of the compressor, respectively. The two ejectors reduce the overall pressure ratio of the mechanical vapor compressor resulting in dramatically increased thermodynamic cycle efficiency. As one example of its potential applications for residential, commercial or industrial uses, a 150 ton capacity of a water-cooled chiller designed in accordance with the present invention is predicted to provide the power consumption as low as 0.47 kW/ton, when operated in accordance with the cooling methods of the present invention, which corresponds to 7.47 of Coefficient of Performance (COP). | 09-20-2012 |
Sarah Queen Browning, Los Altos, CA US
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20120272168 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR VISUALLY REPRESENTING A RELATIVE RELEVANCE OF CONTENT ELEMENTS TO AN ATTRACTOR - Relationships between content elements and an attractor may be visually displayed on a page. More specifically, the relevance of one or more characteristics of the content elements to one or more attributes of the attractor may be depicted by organizing the attractor and the content elements on a page so that a relative vector between the attractor and the content elements as arranged on the page is related (in a meaningful fashion) to said relevance. Content elements may be selected from one or more sources and/or may be included in a feed of content elements. In some cases, a characteristic of an attractor may be transmitted to a plurality of vendor systems and one or more of the vendor systems may return (or cause to be returned) a message in response thereto. | 10-25-2012 |
Shawn M. Browning, Sacramento, CA US
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20150266843 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING 5-(HALOMETHYL) FURFURAL - The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of biomass. The methods make use of certain organic solvents with temperature-dependent solubility for 5-(halomethyl)furfural. This allows for temperature-dependent phase separation of the 5-(halomethyl)furfural from the reaction mixture. In certain embodiments, solid 5-(halomethyl)furfural may be obtained. The solid 5-(halomethyl)furfural obtained may be amorphous or crystalline. | 09-24-2015 |
20160002190 | SOLID FORMS OF 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THEREOF - Provided are solid forms of 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including a crystalline form of 5-(chloromethyl)furfural. Provided are also methods for preparing solid forms of 5-(halomethyl)furfural by crystallization using certain solvents. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002191 | METHODS FOR PURIFYING 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL - The present disclosure provides methods for purifying a 5-(halomethyl)furfural composition, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, at operating conditions that decrease or minimize the decomposition or degradation of 5-(chloromethyl)furfural during the process. The methods may employ certain solvents, operating conditions, and/or techniques (e.g., gas stripping). The gaseous 5-(halomethyl)furfural produced from the process can be condensed or deposited to yield 5-(halomethyl)furfural in liquid or solid form. The solid 5-(halomethyl) furfural may be amorphous or crystalline. | 01-07-2016 |
Theodore J. Browning, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20100160779 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW IMAGING AND MICROBUBBLE-ENHANCED BLOOD CLOT LYSIS - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is described which utilizes one or more transducer arrays affixed to the head of a patient to diagnose and treat stroke victims. The transducer headset produces a two or three dimensional image of the vasculature inside the cranium, preferably assisted by a microbubble contrast agent. A vascular flow map is produced by the system which may be diagnosed for signs of a blood clot. If a blood clot is detected, a therapeutic beam is transmitted while the contrast agent is present to break up the blood clot by the disruption of microbubbles. The headset may also be used in a monitoring application to detect the recurrence of blood clots in a stroke victim. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas E. Browning, Spartanburg, SC US
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20080210852 | Fiber optic security system for sensing the intrusion of secured locations - A sensor for a security system is disclosed to detect intrusions at one or more predetermined locations wherein each location includes a moveable member which must be moved in order to intrude the location. The system includes a fiber network routed in close proximity to one or more locations. The sensor comprises a sensor housing for being disposed at a location to detect a predetermined movement of the moveable member from a secure position to an unsecured position, and means for mounting the sensor housing in a stationary position at the location without a physical connection to the moveable member. The sensor housing includes a fiber inlet and a fiber outlet, and a fiber chamber for receiving a predetermined sensor fiber of the fiber network being routed through the sensor housing. The sensor has a sensor actuator for engaging the sensor fiber to generate an intrusion signal upon detecting predetermined movement of the moveable member, and causing the intrusion signal to be transmitted along the sensor fiber to a processor whereby the intrusion and location of the intrusion may be determined by the processor. Preferably, the sensor includes a magnetic actuator having a magnetic attraction to the moveable members whose interruption causes activation of the sensor and generation of the intrusion signal. | 09-04-2008 |
20100039261 | ENTRANCE SECURITY SYSTEM - An entrance denial security system comprises an entrance barrier closing an entrance into a secured area having a plurality of structural tubular elements with hollow cores forming a rigid integral barrier. At least one optical fiber sensor line is laced through the hollow cores of the structural elements for detecting a fault condition signifying an unauthorized intrusion attempt. A processor in communication with the fiber sensor line generates a fault signal in response to the occurrence of a fault condition and identifying the entrance where the fault condition occurred. A communication device operatively associated with the processor communicates the fault signal and an alarm so that a proper security response can be made to the fault condition. The system further comprises a plurality of intrusion sensors disposed at certain locations. Preferably primary and secondary optical fiber sensor lines are routed through the structural elements and intrusion sensors, and primary and secondary scanning units pulse signals along the sensor lines and receive reflected signals back from the sensor lines. In the event of a cut through in the sensor lines, the primary sensor line monitors the barrier and sensors downstream of the break, and the secondary sensor line is activated to monitor the barriers and sensors downstream of the break. | 02-18-2010 |
Tim Browning, Metairie, LA US
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20100313645 | TEST PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATION AND RELATIVE DISTRIBUTION OF SIZED PARTICLES IN A DRILLING FLUID - A method of determining a particle size distribution in a wellbore fluid including collecting a volume of mud from a vibratory separator, sampling a volume of the collected mud, and testing the volume of collected mud with a test kit to determine the concentration of a sized additive in the mud is disclosed. A system for determining particle size distribution of a fluid, the system including a vibratory separator, a meter configured to receive a separated material from the vibratory separator, a counter configured to count the number of loads collected by the meter, a test kit including a sieve and a measuring tube, and a centrifuged configured to receive the measuring tube is also disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
William Browning, Blaine, MN US
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20110066847 | Just In Time Trust Establishment and Propagation - Trust relationships in an online service system are established at a domain level, and propagated to components of domains as they attempt cross domain communication. In attempting to communicate across domains, a first component in a first domain attempts to validate a certificate of a second component in a second domain. Where the attempt to validate the certificate indicates that a trust relationship does not exist between the first component and the second domain, the first component determines whether a domain level trust relationship exists between the two domains. The first component propagates the trust status between the first and second domains to itself. If there is an existing trust relationship between the first and second domains, the first component validates the certificate of the second component in response. The second component executes the same process to complete the connection. | 03-17-2011 |
Browning, Morgan, UT US
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20130167381 | LINER LOCK APPARATUS AND METHOD - A folding knife includes a handle, a knife blade rotatably attached to the handle, the knife blade including a tang, a liner positioned within the handle, the liner further comprising a liner lock, and a safety device. The liner lock has a first position when the knife is in a closed position, and has a second position when the knife blade is in a deployed or open position. An end of the liner lock engages the tang of the knife. A safety device is positioned between the liner lock and the handle when the knife blade is in the deployed or open position. | 07-04-2013 |
Browning US
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20140096426 | FIREARM CHOKE TUBE - A firearm choke tube includes a cylindrical body, a choke interrupted thread section, and a locking tab. The choke interrupted thread section is positioned on an outer surface of the cylindrical body and configured to threadably engage an interrupted thread section of a barrel of a firearm to limit longitudinal movement of the cylindrical body relative to the barrel. The locking tab protrudes from the outer surface of the cylindrical body and is configured to interface with a detent formed in the barrel to limit rotational movement of the cylindrical body relative to the barrel. | 04-10-2014 |