Napier, US
Bradford Lee Napier, Honolulu, HI US
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20080230055 | Rapid Orotracheal Intubation Guide - A rapid orotracheal intubation guide device is disclosed that facilitates orotracheal intubation or direct orotracheal visualization without resting the device on the subject's tongue and that, during a bronchoscopic intubation, automatically ejects the endotracheal tube from the device as the endotracheal tube is advanced coaxially over a bronchoscope previous placed through the guide, thereby providing a mid-line entry of the bronchoscope and endotracheal tube, higher intubation success rate by lower skilled operators, and easy removal of the device from the patient's oral cavity. | 09-25-2008 |
20120088971 | ROTICAM: An Orotracheal Guide with Camera - A camera system for surveillance of a patient's throat is disclosed. The camera system comprises a camera associated with an upper dental arch tray, and does not rest on the patient's tongue. The camera system can optionally include a delivery system for medication, display, and lower dental arch tray. The camera system may be configured as a guide insert in a Rapid Orotracheal Intubation Device. | 04-12-2012 |
Candace Napier, Surprise, AZ US
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20150313956 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR HAIR GROWTH - Various embodiments provide compositions for a hair loss treatment composition for promoting hair growth and/or hair thickness and methods for their manufacture. In various exemplary embodiments, the active agent may comprise a preparation of a steroid, a steroid precursor, an estrogen biomimetic, serotonin agonist, and/or an amino acid. In various embodiments, the active agent may comprise a preparation of at least part of a whole plant, a crude plant extract, an at least partially refined plant extract, and a derivative of the plant extract. Exemplary methods for producing the active agent may comprise combining effective amounts of the components of the active agent. The active agent may be for topical use and may be formulated for delivery to at least one of: a hair follicle, a hair follicle shaft, and skin surrounding the hair follicle. | 11-05-2015 |
Carolyn L. Napier, Redmond, WA US
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20090100421 | Transactional multi-package installation - Described is installing multiple software packages to a computing device in a single transaction, whereby the multiple package installation commits if successful, or the device is rolled back to a determined state if unsuccessful. A client process provides a system service (installer) with a package, and the service partitions package installation actions into execution, commit and rollback phases, with the execution phase run for each package. If successful, the transaction is committed by performing the multiple commit phases. If unsuccessful, the installation is rolled back via the rollback phases. The phases may be interleaved, with execution and commit phases performed in FIFO order, and rollback phases performed in LIFO order. A client process may dynamically determine which packages to install, a client process may be embedded in a package and join the transaction, and/or one client process may delegate control to another client to add package actions to the transaction. | 04-16-2009 |
20100293540 | RECIPE-BASED APPLICATION CONVERSION - An installation package associated with an application is obtained. Installation of the application in a first type of system is analyzed based at least in part on the installation package. A first set of changes made to the first type of system resulting from installation of the application in the first type of system is identified. Based on the first set of changes, a second set of changes made to a second type of system resulting from installation of the application in the second type of system is identified, and a recipe identifying the second set of changes is generated. A new installation package associated with the application can also be generated. This new installation package is configured for installation of the application on the second type of system, and is based at least in part on both the recipe and the installation package | 11-18-2010 |
Christopher Napier, Tallmadge, OH US
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20090077840 | PROGRESSIVE LINKAGE FOR EXCAVATOR THUMB - An improved dipper stick, tool, and thumb combination includes a progressive linkage for connecting the thumb to a thumb actuator wherein the pivot axis of the thumb idler link connection is spaced from the pivot axis of the tool idler link connection. The pivot axis of the thumb idler link connection may be offset outwardly from the inner surface of the dipper stick. A mounting plate may be connected to the inner surface of the dipper stick to locate the pivot axis in the offset position. | 03-26-2009 |
Deborah Napier, Garland, TX US
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20120136288 | HEAT MASSAGE GLOVES - A heated massage glove comprising a hand covering to envelope a hand of a user, a set of finger segments to accept the fingers of the user, a set of finger massagers attached within the set of finger segments, where the set of finger massagers vibrate and pulse against the set of fingers, a set of hand massagers attached to a backside of the hand covering, wherein the set of hand massagers vibrate and pulse against a backside of the hand, a heating apparatus housed within the hand covering, where the heating apparatus includes a plurality of wires to heat the hand covering, and a control mechanism attached to the backside of the hand covering wherein the control mechanism controls how intense the set of finger massagers and the set of hand massagers vibrates and pulses and how intense the heating apparatus heats. | 05-31-2012 |
Ethel Geraldine Napier, Houston, TX US
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20080296240 | Commemorative sports banner display and organizer - An apparatus; banner or plaque that is designed for holding and displaying Sports Caps, Photographs, Awards or other collectibles on a vertical plane. The apparatus includes tabs on top at either side to secure apparatus to a vertical plane. The soft display frame is produced by a transparent material in shape and size desired, that has been edged with a flexible material and permanently secured by the edges to the base of banner on | 12-04-2008 |
James Napier, Buford, GA US
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20150285592 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED COACHING OF A SHOOTER - A method for automatically predicting the cause of suboptimal shooting is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: providing a plurality of good example reference data to an evaluation function; providing a plurality of bad example reference data to the evaluation function; obtaining training data of a trainee's shot dispersion data; obtaining training data from at least one sensor mounted on the trainee's gun; using the evaluation function to classify the training data as good or bad; and, displaying the classification on a screen as feedback. | 10-08-2015 |
20150302635 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING A 3-DIMENSIONAL SCENE - Provided herein are methods and systems to provide for parallax correction for multiple eye-points in a single viewpoint within a Homogeneous 3-Dimensional (3D) virtual environment. In preferred embodiments, the systems and methods are used as part of a virtual training environment where multiple participants are participating simultaneously. The methods and systems render multiple objects from multiple eye-points by creating custom projection matrix for each eye-point. Each rendered object is overlaid over the background and other images rendered with the standard eye-point projection matrix. Preferred embodiments use the same view matrix for all renderings. | 10-22-2015 |
James Napier, Atlantic Beach, FL US
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20100147975 | IDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATE FOR A DIESEL ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR - Disclosed is a nameplate which can provide both part and manufacturer information and timing guidance is a functional identification nameplate for a diesel fuel injector. The nameplate is attached to the top of the injector body and provides an alternative to the practice of re-machining the injector body's front face to remove past information in the remanufacture of the injector. Additionally, the nameplate serves as a functional static timing reference indicator in providing a vertical riser extending up from the top of the injector. | 06-17-2010 |
James D. Napier, Atlantic Beach, FL US
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20080264377 | FUEL INJECTION LUBRICATION MECHANISM FOR CONTINUOUS SELF LUBRICATION OF A FUEL INJECTOR - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for lubricating a plunger residing within a bushing of a fuel injector. The apparatus includes a fuel lubrication mechanism comprised of lubrication grooves formed within and around the outer axial surfaces of the plunger. The grooves act as fuel reservoirs for storing a small portion of fuel on the outer axial surface of the plunger. The stored or retained fuel interfaces with the walls of the bushing during injection to provide a lubricated interface between the bushing and plunger. The lubricated interface increases the service life of the fuel injector by reducing seizing, scoring and scuffing caused by excessive heat. | 10-30-2008 |
James J. Napier, Antioch, IL US
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20110237793 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ANTIVIRAL COMPOUND - This invention is directed to: (a) processes for preparing a compound and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful for inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV); (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of the compound and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound or salts; and (d) methods of use of such compositions. | 09-29-2011 |
20120245195 | NOVEL MONOHYDRATE OF AZAADAMANTANE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to a crystalline monohydrate of (4s)-4-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy)-1-azatricyclo[3.3.1.1 | 09-27-2012 |
20150239882 | NOVEL MONOHYDRATE OF AZAADAMANTANE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to a crystalline monohydrate of (4s)-4-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy)-1-azatricyclo[3.3.1.1 | 08-27-2015 |
20160060228 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ANTIVIRAL COMPOUND - This invention is directed to: (a) processes for preparing a compound and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful for inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV); (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of the compound and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound or salts; and (d) methods of use of such compositions. | 03-03-2016 |
James Joseph Napier, Antioch, IL US
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20140275546 | AZAADAMANTANE FORMATE ESTER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING AZAADAMANTANE DERIVATIVES - A compound, (4s)-1-azaadamantane-4yl formate ester, is described. In addition, a process is described for preparing (4s)-1-azaadamantane-4yl formate ester, aminothiadiazole-phenyl phosphate salt, bromothiadizole-phenyl or (4s)-4-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy)-1-azatricyclo[3.3.1.1 | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffery A. Napier, Denton, TX US
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20140241650 | TRACK ROLLER FOOD TABLE SLIDE - An anti-binding slide is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the slide includes a bar having a pin hole adjacent the distal end of the bar. A rolling assembly includes rollers connected by a pin along a roller axis, the pin being positionable in the pin hole. A casing accepts the distal end of the bar. The rollers are positionable within tracks of the casing. The rollers, and thus the distal end of the bar, are able to move within the casing between a compressed position and an extended position. The pin hole provides a clearance fit for the pin, such that small movements of the bar do not interfere with the orientation of the roller axis with respect to the casing. | 08-28-2014 |
John Napier, Louisville, KY US
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20090164347 | FUEL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time. | 06-25-2009 |
Kelby B. Napier, St. Louis, MO US
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20130059852 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING DISEASE, FOR ADMINISTERING, AND FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - Some embodiments of this invention include methods for treating disease and methods for administering a compound of Formula (I). In some aspects of the invention, diseases can be treated by administration of compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I). Pharmaceutical compositions of some embodiments of the present invention comprise a compound of Formula (I). | 03-07-2013 |
20140303170 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING DISEASE, FOR ADMINISTERING, AND FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - Some embodiments of this invention include methods for treating disease and methods for administering a compound of Formula (I). In some aspects of the invention, diseases can be treated by administration of compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I). Pharmaceutical compositions of some embodiments of the present invention comprise a compound of Formula (I). | 10-09-2014 |
Kenneth L. Napier, Charlestown, IN US
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20100156080 | Vehicle capture and restraint device - A device designed to be used on a police pursuit vehicle to hook and restrain another fleeing vehicle. The device is carried within or attached to the front bumper of the pursuit vehicle. The attachment mechanism can be spring powered, pneumatically or hydraulically or electrically operated to deploy the hook. A hook device can be mounted on either the left side or right side of the front bumper of the pursuit vehicle or mounted to both sides of the bumper. The hook is deployed in a telescoping fashion from the end of the bumper so that it hooks into the sheet metal and at least one frame member behind the rear fender well of the fleeing vehicle. Once the device deploys and cuts in to the sheet metal and underlying structure of the fleeing vehicle, the brakes are applied on the pursuit vehicle, and the fleeing vehicle is brought to a stop and remains securely restrained by the pursuit vehicle. | 06-24-2010 |
Larry Napier, Thompsons Station, TN US
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20080301013 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE FISCAL CONDITION OF COMPANIES - A system and method are provided for analyzing the fiscal condition of a company based on publicly available information to identify problematic situations. In one embodiment, the relation between two financial indicators is examined. These indicators may be, for example, the earnings-per-share of a company and the operating cash flow-per-share of the company. If record high earnings are achieved yet operating cash-flow is low or negative, the company may be in financial distress. | 12-04-2008 |
Lori Napier, Decatur, IL US
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20080292766 | Edible Composition Comprising a Slowly Digestible or Digestion Resistant Oligosaccharide Composition - An edible composition comprises (1) a starch-derived soluble fiber composition that comprises oligosaccharides that are digestion resistant, oligosaccharides that are slowly digestible, or a combination thereof, and (2) at least one material selected from fructose, sorbitol, pullulan, a non-nutritive high-intensity sweetener, and combinations of any two or more thereof. | 11-27-2008 |
Mary Napier, Carrboro, NC US
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20110306878 | INTERVENTIONAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A delivery system for local drug delivery to a target site of internal body tissue is provided. The delivery system comprises a source electrode adapted to be positioned proximate to a target site of internal body tissue. A counter electrode is in electrical communication with the source electrode, and is configured to cooperate with the source electrode to form a localized electric field proximate to the target site. A reservoir is configured to be disposed such that the reservoir is capable of interacting with the localized electric field. The reservoir is configured to carry a cargo capable of being delivered to the target site when exposed to the localized electric field. Associated methods are also provided. | 12-15-2011 |
20120114554 | Engineered Aerosol Particles, And Associated Methods - An engineered aerosol particle for use in aerosol applications is provided. The engineered aerosol particle comprises a fabricated nanoparticle body member being non-spherical. The fabricated nanoparticle body member is configured to provide at least one of auto-rotation, tumbling, or lift when entrained in an airstream to thereby increase settling time of the fabricated nanoparticle body member. An associated method is also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20160022985 | INTERVENTIONAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A delivery system for local drug delivery to a target site of internal body tissue is provided. The delivery system comprises a source electrode adapted to be positioned proximate to a target site of internal body tissue. A counter electrode is in electrical communication with the source electrode, and is configured to cooperate with the source electrode to form a localized electric field proximate to the target site. A reservoir is configured to be disposed such that the reservoir is capable of interacting with the localized electric field. The reservoir is configured to carry a cargo capable of being delivered to the target site when exposed to the localized electric field. Associated methods are also provided. | 01-28-2016 |
Mary Napier, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130203675 | ASYMMETRIC BIOFUNCTIONAL SILYL MONOMERS AND PARTICLES THEREOF AS PRODRUGS AND DELIVERY VEHICLES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS - Asymmetric bifunctional silyl (ABS) monomers comprising covalently linked pharmaceutical, chemical and biological agents are described. These agents can also be covalently bound via the silyl group to delivery vehicles for delivering the agents to desired targets or areas. Also described are delivery vehicles which contain ABS monomers comprising covalently linked agents and to vehicles that are covalently linked to the ABS monomers. The silyl modifications described herein can modify properties of the agents and vehicles, thereby providing desired solubility, stability, hydrophobicity and targeting. | 08-08-2013 |
20140081012 | NANOPARTICLE, LIPOSOMES, POLYMERS, AGENTS AND PROTEINS MODIFIED WITH REVERSIBLE LINKERS - Pharmaceutical, chemical and biological agents containing a reversible disulfide linker are described. These agents can also be covalently bound or contained in delivery vehicles for delivering the agents to desired targets or areas. Also described are delivery vehicles which contain an agent having a reversible disulfide linker and to vehicles that are covalently linked to the agent containing a reversible disulfide linker. The modifications described herein can modify properties of the agents and vehicles, thereby providing desired solubility, stability, hydrophobicity and targeting while the reversibility of the linker can leave the agent to which it is attached free from residual chemical groups after being reduced. | 03-20-2014 |
20150065670 | ASYMMETRIC BIFUNCTIONAL SILYL MONOMERS AND PARTICLES THEREOF AS PRODRUGS AND DELIVERY VEHICLES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS - Asymmetric bifunctional silyl (ABS) monomers comprising covalently linked pharmaceutical, chemical and biological agents are described. These agents can also be covalently bound via the silyl group to delivery vehicles for delivering the agents to desired targets or areas. Also described are delivery vehicles which contain ABS monomers comprising covalently linked agents and to vehicles that are covalently linked to the ABS monomers. The silyl modifications described herein can modify properties of the agents and vehicles, thereby providing desired solubility, stability, hydrophobicity and targeting. | 03-05-2015 |
20160030346 | ENGINEERED AEROSOL PARTICLES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An engineered aerosol particle for use in aerosol applications is provided. The engineered aerosol particle comprises a fabricated nanoparticle body member being non-spherical. The fabricated nanoparticle body member is configured to provide at least one of auto-rotation, tumbling, or lift when entrained in an airstream to thereby increase settling time of the fabricated nanoparticle body member. An associated method is also provided. | 02-04-2016 |
20160136093 | ENGINEERED AEROSOL PARTICLES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An engineered aerosol particle for use in aerosol applications is provided. The engineered aerosol particle comprises a fabricated nanoparticle body member being non-spherical. The fabricated nanoparticle body member is configured to provide at least one of auto-rotation, tumbling, or lift when entrained in an airstream to thereby increase settling time of the fabricated nanoparticle body member. An associated method is also provided. | 05-19-2016 |
Mary E Napier, Carrboro, NC US
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20130177598 | DISCRETE SIZE AND SHAPE SPECIFIC PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC NANOPARTICLES - A pharmaceutical composition comprising protein micro and/or nanoparticles are provided. The particles have a predetermined geometric shape and a broadest dimension less than about 10 micrometers. The particles may further comprise active agents. | 07-11-2013 |
Mary Elizabeth Napier, Carrboro, NC US
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20110264030 | DELIVERY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A delivery apparatus for delivering a cargo to a target site of internal body tissue is provided. The delivery apparatus comprises a flexible tubular member having a distal end adapted for insertion proximate to the target site. A first electrode is configured for insertion within the flexible tubular member such that the first electrode is capable of being disposed proximate to the target site. A second electrode is configured to cooperate with the first electrode to form an electric field. A delivery component has a cargo carried thereby and is coupled with the first electrode. The delivery component is configured to degrade when exposed to the electric field such that the cargo is released to the target site upon degradation thereof. An associated method is also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
Mary Elizabeth Napier, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150037428 | GEOMETRICALLY ENGINEERED PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MODULATING MACROPHAGE OR IMMUNE RESPONSES - Disclosed herein are geometrically engineered particles having varied shapes and sizes and surface charge which can incorporate drugs and/or other biomaterials for targeted delivery, such as pulmonary delivery. The size, shape, etc. of a particle can be designed and corresponding particles can be prepared that target or de-target immunological responses to the particles themselves, for example, the response of alveolar macrophages. Methods of modulating immune responses by utilizing the particles are also disclosed. The particles can be composed substantially of therapeutic, drug and polymer or can comprise polymers and proteins. The particles may also be composed of diagnostic agents and additional biomaterials to confer aerosolization and cellular uptake properties. The particles also may have a range of physical features such as fenestrations, angled arms, asymmetry and surface roughness, charge which alter the interactions with cells and tissues. | 02-05-2015 |
Michael Napier, Collegeville, PA US
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20150161583 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NEGOTIATING, GENERATING, DOCUMENTING, AND FULFILLING VENDOR FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES - A method for managing a financing or lease of a product and/or service, the method executing on a computing device, the method including: receiving a price of the product to be financed or leased; receiving an amount of the price of the product to be financed; selecting a rate card; determining a current finance rate based upon the rate card that is selected; selecting a purchase option for the product and/or service; selecting a contract term of the financing or lease related to the purchase or lease the product and/or service; determining a payment amount for the product based on the inputted price of the product to be financed or leased, the amount of the price of the product to be financed, the current finance rate, the purchase option selected, and the term of the financing or lease selected; and displaying the payment amount that is determined. | 06-11-2015 |
Parhys Napier, Hilliard, OH US
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20160139724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ABSOLUTE COORDINATE MAPPING USING ZONE MAPPING INPUT IN A VEHICLE - A method and system for providing absolute coordinate mapping using zone mapping input in a vehicle includes determining a touch input received on a touchpad located in the vehicle, presenting an absolute mapped position of the touch input on a display screen located in the vehicle, presenting one or more user interface objects on the display screen, and providing a plurality of display input zones corresponding to one or more user interface objects presented on the display screen. The method and system further include determining a user input to one of the one or more user interface objects presented on the display screen based on the absolute mapped position of the touch input on at least one of the one or more user interface objects presented on the display screen, and the plurality of display input zones on the display screen. | 05-19-2016 |
Ray Napier, Denton, TX US
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20150108815 | ARM REST STOP ASSEMBLY - Described are arm rest stop assemblies including an arm rest pivotally coupled to a fixed portion of a passenger seat and a down-stop mechanism comprising an adjustment pin inserted through the fixed portion of the passenger seat and an adjustment fastener coupled to the adjustment pin and the fixed portion of the passenger seat, wherein the location of the adjustment pin does not present a pinch point for passengers when the arm rest is lowered to the deployed position. | 04-23-2015 |
Robert Christopher Napier, Baytown, TX US
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20080262130 | Processing Aids for Elastomeric Compositions - The invention provides for processes to produce elastomeric compositions, the processes including contacting at least one elastomer with a processing aid, wherein the processing aid comprises at least one functionalized polymer having at least one halogen group. The invention also provides for articles such as innerliners for tires produced from the aforementioned elastomeric compositions. | 10-23-2008 |
20080281021 | Processing Aids for Elastomeric Compositions - The invention provides for processes to produce elastomeric compositions, the processes including contacting at least one elastomer with a processing aid, wherein the processing aid comprises at least one functionalized polymer having at least one anhydride group. The invention also provides for articles such as innerliners for tires produced from the aforementioned elastomeric compositions. | 11-13-2008 |
20080319119 | Processing Aids for Elastomeric Compositions - The invention provides for processes to produce elastomeric compositions, the processes including contacting at least one elastomer with a processing aid, wherein the processing aid includes the reaction product of at least one functionalized polymer having at least one anhydride group contacted with at least one polyamine, wherein the at least one polyamine includes at least one primary amine. The invention also provides for articles such as innerliners for tires produced from the aforementioned elastomeric compositions. | 12-25-2008 |
Rodney L. Napier, Canton, OH US
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20120070132 | CANDLE FIREPLACE - A system, apparatus, and method for heating air with a space heater is presented. The space heater includes a space heater cabinet and a plurality of candles. The space heater cabinet is more than three times as wide as it is tall. The space heater cabinet has a top wall and a bottom wall. The space heater cabinet houses a heating unit, an intake vent, and an exhaust vent. The heating unit can heat air within the space heater cabinet. The intake vent allows air to enter the cabinet and the exhaust vent allows warmed air to exit the cabinet. | 03-22-2012 |
20120167368 | SHOWER ROD MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket for mounting a curved shower rod on a previously installed straight shower rod. The bracket includes a body having a first member that defines a first bore for receiving an end of the curved shower rod therein, and a second member defining a second bore for receiving a portion of the straight shower rod therein. The first member extends outwardly from the second member at an angle. The second member comprises first and second regions that are movable away from each other to capture a portion of the straight shower rod between them. A securement mechanism locks the first and second regions together to prevent the bracket from disengaging from the straight shower rod. A second mounting bracket is similarly engaged on an opposite end of the straight shower rod and receives a second end of the curved shower rod therein. | 07-05-2012 |
20140237803 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A SHOWER ROD MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket for mounting a curved shower rod on a previously installed straight shower rod. The bracket includes a body having a first member that defines a first bore for receiving an end of the curved shower rod therein, and a second member defining a second bore for receiving a portion of the straight shower rod therein. The first member extends outwardly from the second member at an angle. The second member comprises first and second regions that are movable away from each other to capture a portion of the straight shower rod between them. A securement mechanism locks the first and second regions together to prevent the bracket from disengaging from the straight shower rod. A second mounting bracket is similarly engaged on an opposite end of the straight shower rod and receives a second end of the curved shower rod therein. | 08-28-2014 |
Sarah Napier, Clarkston, MI US
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20100089437 | VEHICLE-BASED SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A vehicle-based solar collector comprising a cylindrical array of concentrator cells, a heat sink coupled to the linear array of concentrator cells, and a plurality of modules running fore and aft in the car, wherein each of the plurality of modules has a parabolic trough mirror that reflects light onto the cylindrical array of concentrator cells. | 04-15-2010 |
20100228362 | TREMOR STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - A handheld device for canceling unintentional muscle movement. The device includes a base comprising a handgrip for a user to hold, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, a sensor that detects movement of the base, a controller linked to the sensor, and at least one actuator that operates under control of the controller to cause movement of the gripping element in a direction that at least partially counteracts the detected movement of the base. | 09-09-2010 |
William J. Napier, Germantown, MD US
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20080222675 | Pointing capability and associated user interface elements for television user interfaces - Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality. | 09-11-2008 |
20110067068 | Methods and Systems for Enhancing Television Applications Using 3D Pointing - Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. | 03-17-2011 |
20110219395 | Pointing Capability and Associated User Interface Elements for Television User Interfaces - Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality. | 09-08-2011 |
20120204210 | Methods and Systems for Enhancing Television Applications Using 3D Pointing - Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. | 08-09-2012 |
20130232417 | Methods and Systems for Enhancing Television Applications Using 3D Pointing - Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. | 09-05-2013 |