Beal, US
A Craig Beal, Stoneham, MA US
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20140202786 | OPTICAL SEISMIC SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed is an optical seismic sensor system for measuring seismic events in a geological formation, including a surface unit for generating and processing an optical signal, and a sensor device optically connected to the surface unit for receiving the optical signal over an optical conduit. The sensor device includes at least one sensor head for sensing a seismic disturbance from at least one direction during a deployment of the sensor device within a borehole of the geological formation. The sensor head includes a frame and a reference mass attached to the frame via at least one flexure, such that movement of the reference mass relative to the frame is constrained to a single predetermined path. | 07-24-2014 |
20150331109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-PRECISION OPTICAL MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES - A method determines a distance with a specified accuracy. The method transmits to an interferometer a test signal oscillating with a test frequency and receives, in response to the transmitting, an interferometric signal formed by interfering the test signal with a delayed signal produced by delaying a copy of the test signal over the distance equal to a path length difference in the interferometer. The test frequency is varying such that the test signal oscillates with different values of the test frequency. The method determines at least two values of the test frequency corresponding to particular values of the interferometric signal by beating the test signal with a reference signal having a reference frequency, wherein a value of the reference frequency is an absolute value predetermined with the specified accuracy. The method determines the distance using the two values of the test frequency. | 11-19-2015 |
A. Craig Beal, Watertown, MA US
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20090016736 | Systems and methods for transmitting quantum and classical signals over an optical network - Systems and methods for transmitting quantum and classical signals over an optical network are disclosed, wherein the quantum signal wavelength either falls within the classical signal wavelength band, or is very close to one of the classical signal wavelengths. The system includes a deep-notch optical filter with a blocking bandwidth that includes the quantum signal wavelength but not any of the classical signal wavelengths. The deep-notch optical filtering is applied to the classical signals prior to their being multiplexed with the quantum signals to prevent noise generated by the classical signals from adversely affecting transmission of quantum signals in the transmission optical fiber. Narrow-band filtering is also applied to the quantum signals prior to their detection in order to substantially exclude spurious non-quantum-signal wavelengths that arise from non-linear effects in the optical fiber. The present invention allows for the quantum and classical signals to have wavelengths within just a few nanometers of one another, which has benefits for both classical and quantum signal transmission on a common transmission optical fiber. | 01-15-2009 |
20090074192 | Systems and methods for enhanced quantum key formation using an actively compensated QKD system - Systems and methods for enhanced quantum key distribution (QKD) using an actively compensated QKD system. The method includes exchanging quantum signals between first and second QKD stations and measuring the quantum signal error. An error signal S | 03-19-2009 |
20090185689 | QKD system and method with improved signal-to-noise ratio - Systems and methods for performing quantum key distribution (QKD) that allow for an improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) when providing active compensation for differences that arise in the system's relative optical paths. The method includes generating at one QKD station (Alice) a train of quantum signals having a first wavelength and interspersing one or more strong control signals having a second wavelength in between the quantum signals. Only the quantum signals are modulated when the quantum and control signals travel over the first optical path at Alice. The quantum and control signals are sent to Bob, where only the quantum signals are modulated as both signal types travel over a second optical path at Bob. The control signals are directed to two different photodetectors by an optical splitter. The proportion of optical power detected by each photodetector represents the optical path difference between the first and second optical paths. This difference is then compensated for via a control signal sent to a path-length-adjusting element in one of the optical paths. The control signals provides a high SNR that allows for commercially viable QKD system that can operate with a high qubit rate and a small qubit error rate (QBER) in the face of real-world sources of noise. | 07-23-2009 |
20100241912 | Fast bit-error rate calculation mode for QKD systems - A fast bit-error rate (F-BER) calculation mode for a QKD system is disclosed, wherein the method includes establishing versions of a sifted key in respective sifted-bits (SB) buffers in respective QKD stations (Alice and Bob). The method also includes sending Alice's version of the sifted key to Bob, and Bob performing a comparison of the two sifted key versions. The number of bit errors between the two sifted key versions relative to the length of the sifted key yields the F-BER. The F-BER is calculated much more quickly than the conventional BER calculation (“N-BER”), which involves performing a relatively complex error-correction algorithm. The F-BER calculation mode is particularly useful in quickly setting up and/or calibrating a QKD system, and can be repeated quickly to provide updated BER measurements after each QKD system adjustment. | 09-23-2010 |
Adam Morris Beal, Coloardo Springs, CO US
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20150111699 | ENDLESS BELT ARM EXERCISE DEVICE WITH BRAKING MECHANISM - An exercise device for exercising a user's arms and upper body includes an endless belt of hingedly connected articulating panels guided in channels of a supporting frame. A pair of hand grip assemblies are slidably attached to the endless belt through a ratcheting mechanism that allows relative movement of the hand grip assemblies in a first direction while preventing said relative movement in a second direction. Movement of the endless belt may be retarded by a tensioning mechanism and completely ceased by a braking mechanism actuated by signals provided from first and second sensors provided on the supporting frame. | 04-23-2015 |
Adam Morris Beal, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120184409 | Endless Belt Arm Exercise Device With Braking Mechanism - An exercise device for exercising a user's arms and upper body includes an endless belt of hingedly connected articulating panels guided in channels of a supporting frame. A pair of hand grip assemblies are slidably attached to the endless belt through a ratcheting mechanism that allows relative movement of the hand grip assemblies in a first direction while preventing said relative movement in a second direction. Movement of the endless belt may be retarded by a tensioning mechanism and completely ceased by a braking mechanism actuated by signals provided from first and second sensors provided on the supporting frame. | 07-19-2012 |
Alexander M. Beal, Portland, ME US
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20100325101 | MARKETING ASSET EXCHANGE - A system for marketing asset searching includes a computer system having a processor and memory, a network configured to interface with external databases accessible through external searching tools, where the external databases contain assets, and a user interface configured to facilitate asset searching among the external databases. The user interface further includes a keyword inquiry module configured to receive a search criteria from a user, a filter module configured to provide a filtering options to the user, a search request module configured to provide a search request constructed from the search criteria to the external searching tools to initiate searching of the external databases, and a display output module configured to receive the results of the search request and present the results on a display. | 12-23-2010 |
Andrew Beal, Cameron Park, CA US
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20130321388 | LIVE EVENT INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM - A live event information reporting system is described. An apparatus may comprise a live event information reporting application operative on a processor circuit to provide user interfaces for reporting and viewing information reported for live events. The live event information reporting application may comprise a context information component operative to access context information associated with one or more live events; a reporting user interface component operative to display a live event reporting user interface, the live event reporting user interface configured to provide the context information and one or more event information elements corresponding to the one or more live events; and a live event information component operative to receive live event information associated with the one or more live events entered via the event information elements. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-05-2013 |
Andrew James Beal, San Jose, CA US
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20150220235 | TRACKING USER INTERACTION WITH A STREAM OF CONTENT - A seemingly infinite and continuous stream of online content can be tracked by a movement tracker that can track an amount of movement of a stream of content. For example, such a movement tracker can track the amount of movement per session of a client-side application, such as per session of a web browser. In an example, the tracking of the movement can occur by tracking a measurable parameter of the stream that indicates the amount of movement, such as scroll distance. The movement tracker may also be configured to determine user interaction data according to the tracked amount of movement. | 08-06-2015 |
Arnold J. Beal, Knoxville, TN US
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20140261295 | Control of chamber combustion and operation of a guided-vane rotary internal combustion engine - A guided-vane rotary internal combustion engine including a plurality of working chambers which are separated from one another by way of vane assemblies which rotate with a rotor assembly about an axis employs a rotor assembly having a plurality of sectors wherein each sector is associated with a corresponding working chamber and a plurality of spark plugs wherein each spark plug is mounted within a corresponding sector for igniting an air/fuel mixture contained within a corresponding working chamber. A rotor disk is mounted upon the rotor assembly for rotation therewith and acts as a distributor through which energizing charges are conducted to the spark plugs. In addition, a controller is utilized for selectively activating or de-activating the working chambers of the engine upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271316 | Reducing flow communication between chambers of guided-vane rotary apparatus - A guided-vane rotary apparatus having working chambers and rotor hub sectors which are separated from one another by vane assemblies and which rotate within a housing opening embody features which reduce the likelihood of flow communication between the working chambers. To this end, the apparatus includes sealing arrangements which are disposed between the walls of the housing opening and the vane assemblies and between the vane assemblies and the hub sectors between which the vane assemblies are positioned. Furthermore, the housing is provided with seal-accepting recesses adjacent its opening, and a sealing ring is closely accepted by each recess. Wave springs are disposed between the bottom of the recesses and the sealing rings for biasing the sealing rings axially of the apparatus and into sealing engagement with adjacent surfaces of the apparatus. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan Beal, Mount Vernon, OH US
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20100094690 | CONSOLIDATED CONSUMER REWARDS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A consumer tracking and rewards system and related methods that provide for consolidating two or more merchant-branded rewards accounts into a single source. A single unique identifier referred to as a consumer number used to track and credit purchases with respect to multiple retail establishments. The consumer number may exist simply as a data element in the system or may be printed, bar coded, or programmed onto any physical medium or device. Components of the system include a consumer rewards platform, a merchant-consumer rewards system and potentially a card vendor system. The consumer rewards platform facilitates communication and the transfer of data between the various components of the system. A cross-reference between single consumer numbers and one or more merchant rewards program numbers is used to accommodate the trading and linking of information among participating merchants. Consumers may communicate with the various system components through a consumer web portal. A website is also available to merchants so they may view statistical information regarding rewards program participation. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094699 | CONSOLIDATED CONSUMER REWARDS SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH CARD VENDOR INTEGRATION - A consumer tracking and rewards system and related methods that provide for consolidating two or more merchant-branded rewards accounts into a single source. A single unique identifier referred to as a consumer number used to track and credit purchases with respect to multiple retail establishments. The consumer number may exist simply as a data element in the system or may be printed, bar coded, or programmed onto any physical medium or device. Components of the system include a consumer rewards platform, a merchant-consumer rewards system and potentially a card vendor system. The consumer rewards platform facilitates communication and the transfer of data between the various components of the system. A cross-reference between single consumer numbers and one or more merchant rewards program numbers is used to accommodate the trading and linking of information among participating merchants. Consumers may communicate with the various system components through a consumer web portal. A website is also available to merchants so they may view statistical information regarding rewards program participation. | 04-15-2010 |
Bryan R. Beal US
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20130218649 | SINGLE DEVICE LOYALTY CONSOLIDATION PLATFORM AND DATA SYNCHRONIZATION - The consolidated consumer service platform replaces multiple loyalty, coupon, ticket, gift, membership and any other products that use a unique identifier (numeric, alphanumeric, barcode, magnetic stripe, RFID, NFC, etc.) with a single device and single unique identifier (which may also be numeric, alphanumeric, barcode, magnetic strip, RFID, NFC, etc.) and manages synchronization of consumer demographic information, existing loyalty memberships, and new enrollments—all automatically and electronically. The platform and data synchronization of the consolidated consumer service system of the present invention are important and novel components of the technology in addition to and in combination with the devices which can be used to store and communicate the unique consumer identifier. | 08-22-2013 |
Christopher C. Beal, Prescott, AZ US
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20140026521 | PARTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A parts management system includes a compartment having a plurality of cup-shaped cells formed in the base of the compartment. Side walls of the compartment include notches formed therein. The parts management system further includes dividers that may be engaged with the notches to subdivide the parts management system into smaller subcompartments. In use, smaller parts, such as fasteners, are detached from an item to be disassembled and placed in the cup-shaped cells within particular subcompartments. The larger components associated with the fasteners are removed from the item to be disassembled and are also loaded into the subcompartments in proximity to their associated fasteners. The parts can be loaded into the parts management system in sequential order during disassembly of the item. The parts can then be unloaded from the parts management system in a reverse order during reassembly of the item. | 01-30-2014 |
Craig Beal, Oceanside, CA US
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20140283275 | Knee Pad Device - A knee pad provided for engagement to a user in an as-worn position with an interior surface surrounding the front of the user's knee. A plurality of projections extend from the body and are made of compressible material to provide a cushioned support to the knees of the user during use. | 09-25-2014 |
Craig E. Beal, Oceanside, CA US
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20120203383 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING IRRIGATION - The invention comprises devices and methods for providing operational power to a solar-powered irrigation control system. In one aspect, a method includes producing electrical energy from light, storing the electrical energy in a capacitive module, and operating an irrigation controller using the stored electrical energy independent of another power source. In another aspect, a device includes a control system comprising a computer having a programmed irrigation schedule which operates at least one irrigation device, a photovoltaic power module, and a capacitive module connected to said photovoltaic power module to store the electrical energy provided by the photovoltaic power module, where the capacitive module provides power for the control system to operate the at least one irrigation device independent of another power source. | 08-09-2012 |
20130190934 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING IRRIGATION - The invention comprises devices and methods for providing operational power to a solar-powered irrigation control system. In one aspect, a method includes producing electrical energy from light, storing the electrical energy in a capacitive module, and operating an irrigation controller using the stored electrical energy independent of another power source. In another aspect, a device includes a control system comprising a computer having a programmed irrigation schedule which operates at least one irrigation device, a photovoltaic power module, and a capacitive module connected to said photovoltaic power module to store the electrical energy provided by the photovoltaic power module, where the capacitive module provides power for the control system to operate the at least one irrigation device independent of another power source. | 07-25-2013 |
Dale Beal, Farmingdale, NY US
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20090230010 | Removable sampler - The removable sampler attaches to a card and then separates from the card after a journey through the mail. The removable sampler has a backer with one or more glue strips, and a sampler with one or more perforations and one or more tabs upon the glue strips but detaching from the perforation. Upon lifting, the sampler separates and detaches along the perforations. A tab remains behind in a magazine or a mail piece to meet postal regulations. The removable sampler uses permanent adhesive to affix the tabs to the backer. The sampler may include foil and no-foil structure packets, flow wraps, three sided and four sided seal pouches, and cosmetic or fragrance sampling items. | 09-17-2009 |
20090241981 | Cosmetic products applicator - The applicator for cosmetic products, or lipstick, is a double ply card with an embossed pattern in the top ply that retains a sample of cosmetic, primarily lipstick. The pattern includes projections from a top ply and a planar bottom ply opposite the top ply. The sample can be deposited onto the top ply similar to printing. This applicator also has the cosmetic sample retained within projections upon the top ply that separates from the bottom ply affixed to a card or magazine page. In use a machine lifts the bottom ply from the release liner and places the bottom ply upon a mailer and then a consumer removes the top ply from the bottom ply for testing the sample as desired. | 10-01-2009 |
20100326462 | Cosmetic products applicator - The applicator for cosmetic products, or lipstick, is a double ply card with an embossed pattern that retains a sample of cosmetic, primarily lipstick. The pattern includes projections from a top ply and a bottom ply opposite the top ply. The pattern shears lipstick from a source onto the applicator. Additionally, the sample can be deposited onto the top ply similar to printing. This applicator also has the cosmetic sample retained within projections upon the top ply that separates from the bottom ply affixed to a card or magazine page. In use a woman folds the applicator, moves it to her mouth, and transfers the sample to her lips. | 12-30-2010 |
20110000810 | Removable sampler - The removable sampler attaches to a card and then separates from the card after a journey through the mail. The removable sampler has a backer with one or more glue strips, and a sampler with one or more perforations and one or more tabs upon the glue strips but detaching from the perforation. Upon lifting, the sampler separates and detaches along the perforations. A tab remains behind in a magazine or a mail piece to meet postal regulations. The removable sampler uses permanent adhesive to affix the tabs to the backer. The sampler may include foil and no-foil structure packets, flow wraps, three sided and four sided seal pouches, and cosmetic or fragrance sampling items. | 01-06-2011 |
Dale Beal, Grovetown, GA US
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20100230509 | Auto air freshener - An auto air freshener provides a parallel spaced apart board and a card that suspending from a hang point. The auto air freshener has a blotter board that includes fragrance oil and other enhancers, a facer card having printed graphics upon one or both surfaces, a clip that spaces the board and the card apart, and a flexible elongated loop that hangs the freshener at a location selected by the user. Alternatively, a pedestal supports the board and the card upright. The freshener invention separates the delivery of fragrance from the visual display of graphics. The separation allows for the manufacture and the usage of the blotter board and the facer card with improved print quality and wider selection of fragrances. | 09-16-2010 |
Dale Beal, South Farmingdale, NY US
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20130337225 | Body art/eyebrow application device - A body art transfer device has a base support with a substantially nonabsorbent surface, and a coating of a body art composition. The composition has an amorphous, non-crystalline structure, and the coating has an approximate thickness of 0.5 mils to 5 mils. This device has the details and coloration of a tattoo or cosmetic design printed upon the base support and placed under a protective cover. The body art transfer device allows for easy application of the body art composition to skin. The person then moves the base support upon their skin to transfer composition as a tattoo or cosmetic design in its respective colors, shapes, and design to the skin. This device avoids usage of water and produces a temporary tattoo or cosmetic design removed readily by people using ordinary soap and without strong chemicals or coarse abrasives. | 12-19-2013 |
Dale Beal, Farmington, NY US
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20080295858 | Cosmetic applicator - The applicator for cosmetics has one or more plies with scoring to form a handle area and a sample area. The scoring upon the top ply guides the applicator to bend into a handle area grasped by a woman's fingers and the sample area has a slight bow to apply eye shadow or other powdered cosmetic as the woman sees fit. The sample area has embossing in the bottom ply to retain pre-deposited cosmetics for further sampling. | 12-04-2008 |
20100218783 | Cosmetic applicator - The applicator for cosmetics has one or more plies with scoring to form a handle area and a sample area. The scoring upon the top ply guides the applicator to bend into a handle area grasped by a woman's fingers and the sample area has a slight bow to apply eye shadow or other powdered cosmetic as the woman sees fit. The sample area has embossing in the bottom ply to retain pre-deposited cosmetics for further sampling. | 09-02-2010 |
Dale Beal, Augusta, GA US
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20130056549 | Auto air freshener - An auto air freshener provides a parallel spaced apart board and a card that suspending from a hang point. The auto air freshener has a blotter board that includes fragrance oil and other enhancers, a facer card having printed graphics upon one or both surfaces, a clip that spaces the board and the card apart, and a flexible elongated loop that hangs the freshener at a location selected by the user. Alternatively, a pedestal supports the board and the card upright. The freshener invention separates the delivery of fragrance from the visual display of graphics. The separation allows for the manufacture and the usage of the blotter board and the facer card with improved print quality and wider selection of fragrances. | 03-07-2013 |
20130152963 | Cosmetic products application - A cosmetic applicator construction that includes a distributable sampling packet that is affixable to a carrier substrate, such as a mailing card or printed publication, to permit distribution of the sampling packet to an end location for use thereat by an individual user. The cosmetic applicator construction is suitable for use in the mailing of cosmetic samples in separate mailers or the provision thereof on or within a printed publication and includes a sampling packet, which is preferably a two-ply card, and an underlying release liner. The upper ply of the sampling packet includes an embossed field formed on the underside of the upper ply, disposed between the upper ply and the lower ply, and configured to hold a cosmetic sample. The sampling packet is attachable to the mailer or printed publication for distribution to the end location and the upper ply of the sampling packet with its embossed field is thereafter removable from the lower ply at the end location to permit individualized and personal use thereof by the user as an applicator portion for the application of a sample of a cosmetic product. | 06-20-2013 |
David Beal, Glendale, CA US
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20150350629 | COLOR NIGHT VISION CAMERAS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - Disclosed are improved methods, systems and devices for color night vision that reduce the number of intensifiers and/or decrease noise. In some embodiments, color night vision is provided in system in which multiple spectral bands are maintained, filtered separately, and then recombined in a unique three-lens-filtering setup. An illustrative four-camera night vision system is unique in that its first three cameras separately filter different bands using a subtractive Cyan, Magenta and Yellow (CMY) color filtering-process, while its fourth camera is used to sense either additional IR illuminators or a luminance channel to increase brightness. In some embodiments, the color night vision is implemented to distinguish details of an image in low light. The unique application of the three-lens subtractive CMY filtering allows for better photon scavenging and preservation of important color information. | 12-03-2015 |
David Beal, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130019263 | MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING MULTIPLE MULTIMEDIA VIEWING PLANES IN MEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A mechanism is described for facilitating multiple multimedia viewing planes in media display systems according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes using a plurality of multimedia planes corresponding to a plurality of multimedia content types. The plurality of multimedia planes may be integrated to be presented through an integrated user interface at a media processing device. The method may further include selecting, via the integrated user interface, one or more content categories from a plurality of multimedia content categories, and presenting, via a multimedia plane of the plurality of multimedia planes, contents associated with the one or more selected content categories. | 01-17-2013 |
David Beal, Pasadena, CA US
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20130268900 | TOUCH SENSOR GESTURE RECOGNITION FOR OPERATION OF MOBILE DEVICES - Touch sensor gesture recognition for operation of mobile devices. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a touch sensor for the detection of gestures, the touch sensor including multiple sensor elements, and a processor, the processor to interpret the gestures detected by the touch sensor, where the mobile device divides the plurality of sensor elements into multiple zones, and the mobile device interprets the gestures based at least in part on which of the zones detects the gesture. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a touch sensor for the detection of gestures, the touch sensor including multiple sensor elements, and a processor, the processor to interpret the gestures detected by the touch sensor, where the processor is to identify one or more dominant actions for an active application or a function of the active application and is to choose a gesture identification algorithm from a plurality of gesture recognition algorithms based at least in part on identified one or more dominant actions, and is to determine a first intended action of a user based on an interpretation of a first gesture using the chosen gesture identification algorithm. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a touch sensor for the detection of gestures, the touch sensor including multiple sensor elements, and a processor, the processor to interpret the gestures detected by the touch sensor, and a mapping between touch sensor data and actual positions of user gestures, the mapping of data being generated by an artificial neural network, where the processor utilizes the mapping at least in part to interpret the gestures. | 10-10-2013 |
David Beal, New York, NY US
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20150106715 | MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING MULTIPLE MULTIMEDIA VIEWING PLANES IN MEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A mechanism is described for facilitating multiple multimedia viewing planes in media display systems according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes using a plurality of multimedia planes corresponding to a plurality of multimedia content types. The plurality of multimedia planes may be integrated to be presented through an integrated user interface at a media processing device. The method may further include selecting, via the integrated user interface, one or more content categories from a plurality of multimedia content categories, and presenting, via a multimedia plane of the plurality of multimedia planes, contents associated with the one or more selected content categories. | 04-16-2015 |
David N. Beal, Providence, RI US
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20110070783 | Apparatus For Control of Stator Wakes - The invention as disclosed is an apparatus that controls the wake of stator blades on an underwater vehicle. The apparatus comprises one or more stator blades each with a movable trailing edge that when actuated in a controlled manner produces a periodic flapping motion upstream of a propulsion rotor. The controlled periodic flapping of the trailing edge the fills the stator blade wake enough to overcome the stator blade's own drag and fill its wake deficit. This has the effect of reducing the blade rate tonal noise of the propulsion rotor. | 03-24-2011 |
Flint Beal, New York, NY US
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20140350107 | Use of Pan-PPAR Agonists for Prevention and Treatment of Huntington's Disease and Tauopathies - The present invention provides a therapeutic treatment for a neurodegenerative disease with a pan-PPAR agonist, such as bezafibrate. In particular, the present invention provides that pan-PPAR agonists enhance PPAR related responses in both the central nervous system and peripheral tissues in Huntington's Disease (HD) and tauopathy. Therapeutic compositions comprising one or more pan-PPAR agonist(s), and kit thereof, for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder are also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
Gary D. Beal, Evansville, WI US
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20100192487 | Pivotal stairway systems and method - An automated pivoting stairway system that raises and lowers through use of a drive actuator to thereby provide access to above or below floor level areas or between an elevated area and the ground floor. The system may utilize modular sections to allow on-site assembly. The stairway may be pivoted at the top of the stairway by way of a pivot drive lever attached on either side of the top step pivot frame assembly so that access on or off the stairway may be directly off the front end of the stairway, or to either side. A separate frame member may extend from the pivot point along the side of the stairway opening to a predetermined distance. This frame member may serve as the anchor point for the base end mount of the actuator. | 08-05-2010 |
Gary W. Beal, San Marcos, TX US
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20140314873 | PROCESS AND COMPOSITION OF A GEL FOR WOUND DISINFECTION AND PROMOTION OF HEALING - A process and composition of a gel that is effective at disinfecting wounds and killing fungal infections such as athletes foot and nail fungus and promoting healing in wounds of the skin has been developed. The invention is produced by a process of gelling hydrogen peroxide with synthetic smectite clay nanoparticles that are free of any heavy metals. Unexpectedly the gel actually promotes healing in wounds of the skin. | 10-23-2014 |
Harold F. Beal, Rockford, TN US
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20100212535 | Traceable Frangible Projectile - A frangible projectile useful in a round of gun ammunition wherein, upon striking a target, the projectile selectively disintegrates, leaving intact at least one portion or appurtenance of the projectile which is recoverable for purpose of identification of rifling markings thereon and/or other analysis. | 08-26-2010 |
20120227615 | Traceable Solid Core Projectile - A solid projectile useful in a round of gun ammunition wherein, upon striking a target, the projectile selectively disintegrates, leaving intact at least one portion or appurtenance of the projectile which is recoverable for purpose of identification of rifling markings thereon and/or other analysis. | 09-13-2012 |
Jacob Beal, Somerville, MA US
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20130015596 | ROBOTIC FABRICATOR - A fabrication system includes a tool-head for manufacturing, a first manipulator and a second manipulator. The first manipulator supports and manipulates an item, and is configured to provide six-axes of movement for positioning of the item relative the tool-head. The second manipulator carries a component and orients the component at a select orientation relative to the item supported on the first manipulator. The tool-head is configured to add material to at least one of the item and the component. The first and second manipulators provide at least six axes of fabrication for the tool-head. | 01-17-2013 |
Jacob S. Beal, Somerville, MA US
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20100217450 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY DEMAND MANAGEMENT - Methods, apparatuses and systems for managing energy demand of one or more appliances. In one example, an appliance controller apparatus is provided, comprising a user interface configured to receive a user input indicative of a demand flexibility associated with an appliance, a communication interface configured to receive a control input indicative of a request to modify a power demand of the appliance, and a processor programmed to determine whether the power demand of the appliance is to be modified based on the user input and the control input. In a further aspect, a meter controller apparatus is provided, comprising a communication interface configured to receive a message from an appliance controller apparatus coupled to an appliance, the message comprising information regarding a power demand of the appliance and a demand category associated with the appliance. The meter controller apparatus may further comprise a processor programmed to compute an updated meter controller model based on the message received from the appliance controller apparatus and a present meter controller model. | 08-26-2010 |
20130103216 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY DEMAND MANAGEMENT - To manage energy demands of a plurality of appliances, a meter controller apparatus receives a first message from a first appliance controller apparatus coupled to a first appliance of the plurality of appliances. The first message comprises first information regarding a first power demand of the first appliance and a first demand category associated with the first appliance, wherein the first demand category is one of a plurality of demand categories. The meter controller apparatus computes an updated meter controller model for the plurality of appliances based at least in part on the first message received from the first appliance controller apparatus and a present meter controller model for the plurality of appliances. | 04-25-2013 |
Jacob Stuart Michael Beal, Somerville, MA US
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20130137604 | METHODS OF EVALUATING GENETIC ELEMENTS - The invention relates to compositions for evaluating a genetic element and methods of use. | 05-30-2013 |
20130171626 | METHODS OF EVALUATING GENE EXPRESSION LEVELS - Described herein are methods of evaluating the expression levels of DNA parts encoding proteins in test circuits. In particular, the methods disclosed herein are useful to evaluate the expression of an output protein regulated by a regulatory protein-genetic element pair. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173188 | Probabilistic Measurement and Verification - The present invention is directed to a system and method for quantifying, measuring and verifying the results of demand side energy management programs in a smart grid by the selection of a smart grid device from the universe of smart grid devices participating in the demand side energy management program by a selecting energy collection server and collecting data from the selected smart grid device in order to reduce the load on the network. An agent resident on the selected smart grid device transmits data to the selecting energy collection server which utilizes the data to verify the demand side energy management program. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173243 | Virtual Mass Emulator - The present invention is directed to a system and method for emulating smart grid devices in a smart grid for demand-response program analysis and optimization. Smart grid devices may be emulated in a virtual environment on a server, and can also be emulated individually on smart grid devices themselves. Demand-response programs can be simulated in a virtual environment with virtual emulated smart grid devices, or they can be simulated in a hybrid real-virtual environment with both real smart grid devices and virtual emulated smart grid devices. Demand-response programs can be simulated serially or in parallel. Additionally, such hybrid demand-response program simulations can be enhanced and optimized by including data obtained from the real smart grid devices into the simulation feed-back loop. | 07-04-2013 |
20130178990 | Triangulated Rules Engine - The present invention is directed to a system and method for implementing demand-response operations with interoperating rules engines in a smart grid, and for implementing demand-response operations with interoperating rules engines distributed throughout the system in a smart grid. | 07-11-2013 |
Jacob Stuart Michael Beal, Iowa City, IA US
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20150057984 | SMART GARMENT AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF BODY KINEMATICS AND PHYSICAL STATE - A body garment including sensors distributed throughout the garment, each sensor senses body state information from a local surface area of a body; and sensor nodes in proximity to the plurality of sensors, each sensor node including a processor to receive sensing body state information from at least one of the plurality of sensors. Each processor is configured to receive body state information locally from sensors, to utilize the information to determine a local surface shape of the surface of a portion of the body part; and to exchange local surface shape information with neighboring sensor nodes. At least one processor of utilizes the local surface shape information received from the sensor nodes to generate one overall model of a surface shape of the entire surface of the body part covered by the garment. | 02-26-2015 |
James D. Beal, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20090177163 | REDUCED FRICTION CATHETER INTRODUCER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters, methods for making such introducers, and methods for using such introducers are described. The sheath introducers contain movable valves that are encapsulated in a movable housing that allows the valve to move along the axis of the introducer. As the movable valve and housing travel along the axis, a portion of the hub protrudes past the valve and is exposed. As well, the sheath introducers can also contain a stationary valve and housing that can be opened to expose a portion of the hub when a conduit penetrates the stationary valve. The conduit can include a one-way valve actuator that can penetrate and open the valve, yet remain attached to a portion of the introducer when the introducer is split for removal from a patient. In both instances, the protruding portion of the hub contains a friction-free pathway for a catheter into the sheath introducer. | 07-09-2009 |
20100101069 | VALVED SHEATH INTRODUCER FOR VENOUS CANNULATION - A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween. | 04-29-2010 |
20120184913 | Valved Sheath Introducer for Venous Cannulation - A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween. | 07-19-2012 |
20130226141 | Reduced Friction Catheter Introducer and Method of Manufacturing and Using the Same - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters, methods for making such introducers, and methods for using such introducers are described. A splittable sheath introducer may include a sheath, a hub disposed at a proximal end of the sheath, a valve included with the hub, and a valve actuator movable from a first position to a second position, the valve actuator opening the valve when in the second position. The valve actuator may include a retaining member that enables the valve actuator to be retained by a portion of the hub when the sheath introducer is split apart. | 08-29-2013 |
James D. Beal, South Jordan, UT US
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20150289903 | Valved Sheath Introducer for Venous Cannulation - A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290424 | Reduced Friction Catheter Introducer and Method of Manufacturing and Using the Same - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters, methods for making such introducers, and methods for using such introducers are described. A splittable sheath introducer may include a sheath, a hub disposed at a proximal end of the sheath, a valve included with the hub, and a valve actuator movable from a first position to a second position, the valve actuator opening the valve when in the second position. The valve actuator may include a retaining feature that interacts with the hub to connect the retaining member to the hub. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297867 | Antimicrobial/Haemostatic Interface Pad for Placement Between Percutaneously Placed Medical Device And Patient Skin - A safety needle assembly of an infusion set is disclosed. The needle assembly is configured to prevent fluid/vapor escape therefrom so as to reduce or prevent fluid exposure to a clinician using the needle assembly. In one embodiment, the needle assembly comprises a handle portion including a needle extending therefrom, the needle defining a lumen for passage of a fluid therethrough. The needle assembly also includes a safety assembly defining a needle hole through which the needle initially extends. The safety assembly is selectively and axially slidable along the needle in order to shield a distal tip of the needle and prevent user contact therewith. A fluid isolation component is included in the safety assembly for isolating fluid escape from the needle. In another embodiment, an interface pad is included on the bottom of the needle assembly and includes an antimicrobial and/or haemostatic agent to protect the needle insertion site. | 10-22-2015 |
James David Beal, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20090105652 | INTRODUCER INCLUDING SHAPED DISTAL REGION - An introducer for providing intravascular access to a patient is disclosed, and includes a dilator and sheath that are configured to prevent peelback, or “fishmouthing,” of the sheath during introducer advancement. In one embodiment, the introducer comprises a dilator including a distal tapered region, and a sheath including an inner bore that receives the dilator such that a portion of the tapered region of the dilator extends from the sheath distal end. A distal outer surface of the sheath includes a first curved portion defined by a first radius and extending proximally from the distal end of the sheath to a first end point, and a second curved portion defined by a second radius and extending proximally from the first end point to a second end point. Additionally, an interference fit is established between the dilator tapered region and the sheath distal end to further prevent sheath end deformation. | 04-23-2009 |
James R. Beal, Woodstock, GA US
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20140117050 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ACTUATION SIGNALS FOR DIAGNOSTICS - A dispensing system includes a hot melt unit delivering heated adhesive through a hose to at least one dispenser gun, which is actuated by an outside source of gun actuation. Rather than directly connecting the source of gun actuation to the dispenser gun, the source of gun actuation is connected to the hot melt unit and then to the dispenser gun. For example, the gun actuation signals may be terminated at a terminal block in the hot melt unit, which enables the hot melt unit to monitor the gun actuation signals. The dispensing system is operable to perform various diagnostics pertaining to the dispenser gun and the system as a whole based on these monitored gun actuation signals. | 05-01-2014 |
Jason David Beal, Overland Park, KS US
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20140270234 | INTEGRATED WIRELESS HEADSET SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An integrated wireless electronic system comprises an electronic device, a headset, a charger, and an accessory. The electronic device includes a charger port and a headset port for connecting the charger and the headset to the electronic device. The headset includes a speaker and an earpiece that are retractable into an interior chamber of the headset for inserting the headset into the electronic device. The headset includes a connector end for simultaneously charging the electronic device and the headset with the charger. | 09-18-2014 |
John W. Beal, Delaware, OH US
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20090265122 | System and Method for Locating and Analyzing Arcing Phenomena - System and method for detecting partial discharge arcing phenomena in a power network distribution system which employs a mobile receiving assemblage including a wideband antenna, a computer controllable wideband radio receiver deriving an amplitude detected output and a global positioning system providing system position data. The amplitude detected outputs are digitized and treated with a digital signal processor based analysis including fast Fourier transforms extracting narrowband signal frequencies that are harmonically related to the network fundamental frequency. The narrowband signal frequencies are analyzed for peak amplitudes which are summed to derive maintenance merit values related to the arcing phenomena. | 10-22-2009 |
John Wesley Beal, Delaware, OH US
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20140039946 | Reservation system and apparatus for reserving occupancy of a communal item and method of use - A reservation system, apparatus, and method allows a user to reserve occupancy of a communal item. To do so, a reservation device which is connectable to the communal item includes an available state in which the communal item is available for use, and a reserved state in which the communal item is reserved. The reservation device includes a motion sensor which senses when the communal item is occupied. If the user vacates the communal item for a time interval, a timer starts counting off a time period. If the user does not reoccupy the communal item before the time period elapses, the reservation device changes from the reserved state to the available state. The reservation device also allows the user to make service requests. | 02-06-2014 |
Karl K. Beal, Kansas City, MO US
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20080255902 | System asset management - Systems, methods, and computer-storage media of the present invention facilitate the management of assets of an engineered system. These management activities enable a user to understand various conditions surrounding identified system assets and provide tools for guiding decision making in terms of how prioritize projects for such assets. A user interface is also provided to display geospatially associated information relating to a selected portion of a system asset. | 10-16-2008 |
Karl Kristofer Beal, Kansas City, MO US
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20110063328 | POSITIONING LABELS IN AN ENGINEERING DRAWING - A computer-readable media for performing a method for displaying information in an engineering drawing. Labels are connected to objects in an engineering drawing. The connections are governed by relationships based on calculations simulating particle interactions and collision avoidance. A change in the position of a first label or of the engineering drawing is indicated. A new location of a second label is calculated such that the relationships between the second label and the engineering drawing and between the first and second labels are maintained, and the second label does not overlap other labels or objects in the engineering drawing. The movement of the second label to the new location may be animated. | 03-17-2011 |
Marc Beal, Concord, CA US
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20140323325 | Molecular imaging and related methods - The present invention generally relates to imaging single molecules, or one or more collections of single molecules, and methods related to the imaging. In a method aspect, the present invention provides a method of imaging single molecules. The method comprises the steps of: a) exposing a test sample to a probe, wherein the probe comprises a first portion that specifically binds to a target molecule and a second portion that is detectable as the result of one or more chemical groups that interact with light at one or more wavelengths, wherein the probe binds to a target molecule to provide a complex; b) exposing the complex to one or more wavelengths of light that interact with the one or more chemical groups; c) detecting a result from the interacting of one or more wavelengths of light that interact with the one or more chemical groups to provide an image of one or more single molecules. The image possesses a resolution better than 450 nm over a view field area of at least 1×10 | 10-30-2014 |
Matthew R. Beal, Lansing, IL US
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20100091317 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR SCANNING AND IMPORTING DOCUMENTS - A system, method, and apparatus for scanning and importing documents is disclosed. Specifically, the disclosed system provides a device for scanning documents and importing and forwarding scanned documents based on document identifiers. Documents are received and reviewed for entry into the document management system. An identifier is associated with each document based on the level of available information about the document. An identifier is assigned to each document. Each document with its assigned identifier is scanned. Documents are then imported into the document management system or forwarded to a recipient for additional review. Separator identifiers may be used to increase efficiency. Further, the system may allow certain users to use reporting functions to access information about the document management system and the recipients of documents. | 04-15-2010 |
M. Flint Beal, New York, NY US
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20100303840 | USE OF CREATINE OR CREATINE ANALOGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the use of creatine compounds including creatine, creatine phosphate or analogs of creatine, such as cyclocreatine, for treating diseases of the nervous system. Creatine compounds can be used as therapeutically effective agents against a variety of diseases of the nervous system such as diabetic and toxic neuropathies, peripheral nervous system diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Huntington's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, traumatic nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, dysmyelination and demyelination disorders, and mitochondrial diseases. The creatine compounds which can be used in the present method include (1) creatine, creatine phosphate and analogs of these compounds which can act as substrates or substrate analogs for creatine kinase; (2) bisubstrate inhibitors of creatine kinase comprising covalently linked structural analogs of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine; (3) creatine analogs which can act as reversible or irreversible inhibitors of creatine kinase; and (4) N-phosphorocreatine analogs bearing non-transferable moieties which mimic the N-phosphoryl group. | 12-02-2010 |
Michael R. Beal, Lansing, IL US
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20130238678 | DOCUMENT INTEGRATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE - A system is configured to receive a data file from an electronic device. The system, in one embodiment, is operable to receive a user's selection of a party together with information input by the user. The system is operable to send the data file to the selected party. The system stores, in association with the selected party, the input information and data related to the sending of the data file. | 09-12-2013 |
Mitchell W. Beal, Beals, ME US
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20130291422 | TURKEY DECOY - A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head, movable neck, or movable tail is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display; the movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights. | 11-07-2013 |
Nicholas A. Beal, Kirkland, WA US
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20090183069 | Font/Script Association - Font/script association techniques are described. In an implementation, a client includes one or more modules to determine which of a plurality of scripts are to be used to display characters and one or more fonts are located that correspond to the determined script. Representations are output of the located one or more fonts in a user interface that are selectable to cause the characters to be displayed using a selected one of the fonts. | 07-16-2009 |
Nicholas A. Beal, Bothell, WA US
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20130325435 | LANGUAGE LISTS FOR RESOURCE SELECTION - A device may be configured to enable a user to select a language, and may fulfill resource requests from applications by selecting, from among resources respectively associated with a language, a resource associated with the selected language of the user. However, this resource selection process may be inadequate if the user selects multiple languages; if a resource associated with the selected language of the user is unavailable, but resources associated with related languages are available; or if the user and/or the application specifies an ordering for the selection among the languages. Presented herein are techniques for performing the resource selection by, for respective languages selected by the user, calculating a weight representing a suitability of the language for the resource request; generating a selection order of the selected languages according to the weights; and selecting a resource based on the position of the associated language in the selection order. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326347 | APPLICATION LANGUAGE LIBRARIES FOR MANAGING COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT LANGUAGES - Language selection and application within a computing environment are often distributed over and differently applied by the operating system and various applications, leading to additional administration, inconsistencies in the user experience based on different language feature implementations among different applications; and increased cost and redundancy in developing language features for different applications. Presented herein are techniques for configuring a device with an application language library that centralizes the selection of languages by the user, and that provides a wide variety of language features (e.g., text translation, user interface adaptation, and data formats) to the applications and operating system. The application language library may also enable a multilingual user to select multiple languages; may apply a selection logic to choose a suitable language for each invocation of the application language library; and may enable the user to configure the selection among the languages for various types and instances of invocations. | 12-05-2013 |
Peter A. Beal, Davis, CA US
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20120095077 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODIFIED GUANINE BASES FOR CONTROLLING OFF-TARGET EFFECTS IN RNA INTERFERENCE - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified nucleobases. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified interfering RNAs. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified guanine bases for controlling off-target effects in RNA interference. | 04-19-2012 |
Renn Allen Beal, Johnstown, OH US
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20090096178 | LAWN MOWER SULKY - An improved lawn mower sulky comprises platform | 04-16-2009 |
Samuel W. Beal, Mountain View, CA US
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20080197878 | ENHANCED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 08-21-2008 |
20080209487 | Remote control for video media servers - Systems and methods are described for remote control of a media server computer from a controller device, typically a laptop computer, where remote operation of the media server, including the selection of videos and other digital media may be performed from the controller while normal TV programming (cable, satellite, or broadcast) is viewed on the TV. Other embodiments describe background operations performed on the controller device, the media server, or both, such that new videos may be located on the web or locally on the LAN while a current video is playing on the media server and viewed on the TV. Methods are also described for more reliably establishing network connections between the controller and media server, and systems and methods are described for implementing a multi-video display on the media server where videos to be displayed on the media server are displayed on and selected by a controller device. | 08-28-2008 |
20100244894 | ENHANCED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 09-30-2010 |
20110234258 | ENHANCED FILED PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 09-29-2011 |
20120233639 | Media Playlist Management and Viewing Remote Control - According to this invention, a user may capture a media link on any PC and perform this capture function at any physical location, then save the media link in a playlist, and subsequently play the media located at the media link on a TV server. The TV server may be controlled from a local device—typically a PC or a handheld remote control. Playlists may be maintained on a Web playlist function. Software on a local controller device can then select a media link from a Web playlist through the Internet, and the Web playlist function can then pass that link to a local TV server, thus avoiding the need for the controller device and the TV server to communicate through a LAN. Additionally, a playlist may include targeted advertisements shown physically adjacent to related playlist items. | 09-13-2012 |
Samuel W. Beal, Mountainview, CA US
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20120150950 | Remote Control for Video Media Servers - Systems and methods are described for remote control of a media server computer from a controller device, typically a laptop computer, where remote operation of the media server, including the selection of videos and other digital media may be performed from the controller while normal TV programming (cable, satellite, or broadcast) is viewed on the TV. Other embodiments describe background operations performed on the controller device, the media server, or both, such that new videos may be located on the web or locally on the LAN while a current video is playing on the media server and viewed on the TV. Methods are also described for more reliably establishing network connections between the controller and media server, and systems and methods are described for implementing a multi-video display on the media server where videos to be played on the media server are played on and selected by a controller device. | 06-14-2012 |
Scott B. Beal, East Jordan, MI US
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20130071183 | MANHOLE COVER SAFETY DEVICE - A manhole cover assembly includes a frame that includes a central opening and a safety stop portion, and a cover hingedly attached to the frame such that the cover is pivotable between a closed position covering the central opening and an open position providing access to the central opening. A safety device is connected to the frame and the cover for locking the cover in the open position. Movement of the cover to the open position automatically moves the safety device to a locked position in which said safety device engages the safety stop portion and prevents movement of the cover to the closed position. When the cover is open, the safety device is manually movable between the locked position and an unlocked position in which the safety device is disengaged from the safety stop and permits movement of the cover to the closed position. | 03-21-2013 |
Steve Beal, Bethlehem, CT US
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20140360164 | Diesel Exhaust Treatment Systems and Methods - Disclosed here are systems and methods including one or more FBCs and one or more suitable aftertreatment devices, including DOCs, DPFs, and suitable combinations thereof. The systems and methods disclosed may include selecting a suitable FBC for use with a fuel with a specified sulfur content. Systems and methods disclosed here may also include using one or more ECUs to control one or more FBC dosing/metering devices to supply FBCs from one or more FBC reservoirs in the presence of a specified event. | 12-11-2014 |
Steven K. Beal, Cardiff, CA US
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20090271514 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING USER INTERACTION WITH WEB PAGES - Systems and methods for monitoring usage of an electronic device are disclosed herein. A client component in stalled in a client device is operative to monitor usage of the client device in accordance with a monitoring profile, and to generate corresponding usage data. The monitoring profile typically includes information specifying which features of which application programs are to be disabled on the client device. A server component, installed on a server device in communication with the client device, provides the monitoring profile to the client device and receives the usage data from the client device. | 10-29-2009 |
Terrill Beal, Upland, CA US
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20080314910 | MULTI-WALL THERMALLY-ISOLATED DISPOSABLE PAPER HOT BEVERAGE CUP - Multi-wall thermally-isolated disposable cups are especially adapted for use as hot beverage cups. A two layer, laminated construction results in a corrugated layer which is fully secured 100% around the circumference of the cup. Enclosed corrugations of a relatively larger size form elongated air pockets running substantially top to bottom of the cup, and provide thermal isolation between the interior contents of the cup and the grasp of a user's hand about the outside of the cup. An outer finished layer or sleeve extends from the rim to the base of the cup. The methodologies and resulting products have improved cup integrity and are relatively cooler to the user's grasp, even with improved heat preservation for the cup's contents, such as hot coffee or other hot beverages. | 12-25-2008 |
Timothy C. Beal, Prescott, AZ US
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20140026521 | PARTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A parts management system includes a compartment having a plurality of cup-shaped cells formed in the base of the compartment. Side walls of the compartment include notches formed therein. The parts management system further includes dividers that may be engaged with the notches to subdivide the parts management system into smaller subcompartments. In use, smaller parts, such as fasteners, are detached from an item to be disassembled and placed in the cup-shaped cells within particular subcompartments. The larger components associated with the fasteners are removed from the item to be disassembled and are also loaded into the subcompartments in proximity to their associated fasteners. The parts can be loaded into the parts management system in sequential order during disassembly of the item. The parts can then be unloaded from the parts management system in a reverse order during reassembly of the item. | 01-30-2014 |
Tracy R. Beal, Victor, NY US
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20130046667 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODELING DEPOSITS' DATA - Systems and methods according to the invention preferably determine errors in a financial institutions implementation of production changes, production modifications and/or a new production release by comparing critical interface data from a production cycle to critical interface data from a test environment cycle. | 02-21-2013 |
20130132291 | ASSESSING AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE - Systems and methods for assessing compliance of a financial institutions implementation of an agreement are provided. Compliance may assessed by comparing an effects of a production cycle implementation of an attribute of the agreement to an effect of a test environment implementation of the attribute of the agreement. The assessing may include performing a first pairing of the attribute to a financial product, and monitoring an effect of the first pairing on the financial product. The method may include performing a second pairing of the attribute to a financial product and monitoring an effect of the second pairing on the financial product. The method may include comparing the effect of the first pairing to the effect of the second pairing and based on the comparing, determining whether the financial institution is in compliance with the agreement. | 05-23-2013 |
Victor Beal, Memphis, TN US
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20150217980 | Door panel installation tool - A door panel installation tool, which will support, raise, and lower up to three rolling door panels at once may be used to install or replace a bottom panel on a rolling door, or up to three intermediate panels at one time. The tool features a curved foot and a horizontal lifting bar, which is elevated and lowered using a ratcheting action similar to a bumper jack. At each end of the lifting bar is a removable bracket which securely holds the lower edge of a door panel. The brackets are easily removed and replaced to accommodate any door panel, and the lifting bar and foot are preferably removable as well, enabling the tool to be stored and carried in a compact space. | 08-06-2015 |