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Rodney Aardse, Rotterdam NL
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20090120732 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PREVENTING DISTURBING NOISE CAUSED BY THE COUNTERWEIGHT OF AN ELEVATOR - The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for preventing disturbing noise caused by the counterweight of an elevator. At first temporary tightening means ( | 05-14-2009 |
Rodney Aigistorfer, Mill Valley, CA US
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20080319887 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING A SECURE ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - The invention provides a system and methods for multifactor authentication of a mobile device for access to an electronic account. The mobile device may serve as one factor of a multifactor authentication process. A time based activation code may be generated in order to enroll an electronic account for mobile access. | 12-25-2008 |
Rodney Aiglstorfer, Corte Madera, CA US
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20100138518 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DOWNLOADING INFORMATION INTO A SECURE ELEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for downloading information from a remote server. The method includes receiving, at a portable device, banking card information for an account and storing the banking card information into a secure memory within the portable device. Responsive to the receiving, a first moblet software module automatically sends a wireless message to the remote server to inform the remote server of the banking card information being received at the portable device. The portable device may receive a second moblet software module associated with the banking card information. The portable device may subsequently execute the second moblet software module which utilizes the banking card information, wherein the first and second moblet software modules comprise device independent commands of a generic syntax and wherein further the commands are executed by a device dependent software module also resident on the portable device. | 06-03-2010 |
20140188720 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DOWNLOADING INFORMATION INTO A SECURE ELEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for downloading information from a remote server. The method includes receiving, at a portable device, banking card information for an account and storing the banking card information into a secure memory within the portable device. Responsive to the receiving, a first moblet software module automatically sends a wireless message to the remote server to inform the remote server of the banking card information being received at the portable device. The portable device may receive a second moblet software module associated with the banking card information. The portable device may subsequently execute the second moblet software module which utilizes the banking card information, wherein the first and second moblet software modules comprise device independent commands of a generic syntax and wherein further the commands are executed by a device dependent software module also resident on the portable device. | 07-03-2014 |
Rodney Aiglstorfer, Larkspur, CA US
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20140129303 | Systems and Methods for Providing Financial Service Extensions - Systems and methods are provided for providing financial service extensions. In one implementation, a financial cloud system including a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions is provided. The instructions may be executed to perform a process associated with providing the financial service extensions. The process may include providing a platform application to a client device. The process may also include receiving data associated with a financial service extension to be used in connection with the platform application. The process may further include receiving configuration data associated with the financial service extension. The process may additionally include configuring, by the processor, the financial service extension for use with the platform application. The process may also include providing, by the processor, the financial service extension to the client device. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129448 | CLOUD-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONSUMER FINANCIAL DATA - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing cloud-based access to consumer financial information. A cloud-based platform may receive a notification from a server, the notification comprising a request to access consumer data associated with a financial services account. After confirming authorization by both the associated financial services account provider and the consumer, the platform may configure a software object identifying the server and at least a portion of the consumer data that the server is authorized to access. After presentation of the configured software object by the third party server, the platform may verify the configured software object, and provide to the server access to the authorized consumer data. The server may then utilize the provided consumer data to perform a mobile service for the consumer. | 05-08-2014 |
Rodney Aiglstorfer, Sausalito, CA US
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20150100954 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLICATION PROGRAM AND APPLICATION PROGRAM UPDATE DEPLOYMENT OF A MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention comprises a system and method for receiving at an application server a request for a software application from a mobile device wherein the request includes an indicator that allows the application server to tell whether the mobile device currently has a software application interpreter installed, sending the software application interpreter to a cellular wireless network for provisioning to the mobile device if the indicator shows that the mobile device does not have the application interpreter installed, and sending the software application to a cellular wireless network for provisioning to the mobile device. The invention further comprises a system and method for updating the software application in a way that seems automatic to a user. | 04-09-2015 |
Rodney Aiglstorfer, Mill Valley, CA US
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20090131035 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXECUTING AN APPLICATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE - The invention provides a method and system to execute applications on a mobile device. The applications may be compiled on a remote server and sent to the mobile device before execution. The applications may be updated by the remote server without interaction, by the mobile device user. | 05-21-2009 |
Rodney Arcaro, Delaware, OH US
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20110259174 | CARRIER FOR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS - A carrier for use by a person to carry a device extending outwardly from said person. The carrier preferably having an abdominal plate with a pair of support members extending from the abdominal plate, around the waistline of the person, continuing up the back and along the thoracic portion of the person's back, and stopping on the top portion of the trapezius muscle of the person. One or both support members may be detachable from the abdominal plate. Alternatively, one or both support members may rotate relative to the abdominal plate. Adjustment points may be placed on the support members to allow for the members to be sized appropriately for the person. | 10-27-2011 |
Rodney Balhorn, Livermore, CA US
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20100184702 | Selective High-Affinity Polydentate Ligands and Methods of Making Such - This invention provides novel polydentate selective high affinity ligands (SHALs) that can be used in a variety of applications in a manner analogous to the use of antibodies. SHALs typically comprise a multiplicity of ligands that each bind different region son the target molecule. The ligands are joined directly or through a linker thereby forming a polydentate moiety that typically binds the target molecule with high selectivity and avidity. | 07-22-2010 |
Rodney Bell, Galway IE
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20150209140 | Stented Prosthetic Heart Valve With Variable Stiffness and Methods of Use - A prosthetic heart valve including a stent frame and a valve structure. The valve structure is disposed within a lumen of the stent frame. The stent frame is configured to self-expand from a compressed condition for transluminal delivery. The stent frame has a lattice structure forming a tubular shape defining a circumference and a plurality of closed cells arranged to define a band exhibiting a variable radial stiffness. The prosthesis can be deployed such that the band applies a minimal force on to anatomical locations relating to the heart's conductive pathways. A region of the band otherwise having low radial stiffness is located at or over a conductive pathway upon final implant. | 07-30-2015 |
Rodney Bennett, Fresno, CA US
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20140122524 | System and Method for Automating the Assembly, Processing and Delivery of Documents - A system for automating the assembly, processing and delivery of documents includes a plurality of transport clients, a work queue, a scheduler, a plurality of rendering objects, a plurality of transport objects and a routing table. The transport clients are each responsible for acquisition of data necessary to generate the response. Once a work item is received from a transport client, it is added to the work queue. The scheduler manages the work queue including sending work items to an identified rendering object and thereafter to a transport client. Each of the rendering objects includes knowledge of the database as well as processes for extracting information from a database and applying rules on the extracted data. The scheduler assigns work items to be processed by the rendering objects, and once completed, the work items are returned to the scheduler for further processing by a transport object. | 05-01-2014 |
Rodney Brown, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090255561 | Ergonomic Cane - An ergonomic cane comprises at least one finger hole and at least one elongated finger slot disposed within a handle portion. A cane portion projects downwardly from the handle to support a user when in use. In one embodiment, the handle also provides electronic access to media such as radio or mp3 or other audio formats. A storage interface input is provided such as USB or SD card etc. to allow a user to customize their listening experience. In one embodiment a siren is provided to allow a user to activate a very loud sound in case of an emergency. In another embodiment a light is provided to illuminate a selected area while using the cane. | 10-15-2009 |
Rodney Brown, Melbourne AU
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20150055917 | WATERPROOF HOUSING FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND WATERPROOF ADAPTER FOR ACCESSORY DEVICE - A waterproof adapter can provide a liquid-tight seal between a waterproof housing for a mobile electronic device and an accessory connector extending from an accessory device, such as a jack plug extending from a pair of headphones. The waterproof adapter can be an integral part of the accessory connector or can be installed on the accessory connector using, for example, a threaded or bayonet-style connection. In one example, the waterproof adapter can include an exterior gasket channel circumscribing an exterior surface of its body, an exterior gasket disposed at least partially within the exterior gasket channel, thereby permitting the waterproof adapter to provide a liquid-tight seal between a connector aperture in the waterproof housing and the accessory connector. When the accessory device is disconnected from the mobile electronic device, a port-sealing bung can be inserted into the connector aperture of the waterproof housing and can provide a liquid-tight seal therewith. | 02-26-2015 |
Rodney Chin, Carson City, NV US
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20130178725 | STACKED ADHESIVE OPTICAL SENSOR - An optical sensor having a cover layer, an emitter disposed on a first side of the cover, a detector disposed on the first side of said cover, and a plurality of stacked independent adhesive layers disposed on the same first side of the cover, wherein the top most exposed adhesive layer is attached to a patient's skin. Thus, when the sensor is removed to perform a site check of the tissue location, one of the adhesive layers may also be removed and discarded, exposing a fresh adhesive surface below for re-attachment to a patient's skin. The independent pieces of the adhesive layers can be serially used to extend the useful life of the product. | 07-11-2013 |
20140135600 | STACKED ADHESIVE OPTICAL SENSOR - An optical sensor, having a cover layer, an emitter disposed on a first side the cover, a detector disposed on the first side of said cover, and a plurality of stacked independent adhesive layers disposed on the same first side ate cover, wherein the top most exposed adhesive layer is attached to a patient's skin. Thus, when the sensor is removed to perform a site check of the tissue location, one of the adhesive layers may also be removed and discarded, exposing a fresh adhesive surface below for re-attachment to a patient's skin. The independent pieces of the adhesive layers can he serially used to extend the useful life of the product. | 05-15-2014 |
Rodney Chu, Mountain View, CA US
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20090019011 | Processing Digitally Hosted Volumes - A content specification containing a data structure describing a digital volume to be incorporated into a digital library is received. A digital volume is a digital representation of human-readable content, such as a digitized book. Volume content of the digital volume is obtained based on references in the content specification to the locations of the volume content. The volume content is indexed based at least in part on information in the content specification, including volume metadata such as the title or author of the volume. The content specification includes markup language elements, each element specifying information about the digital volume. A plurality of tags are associated with the markup language elements. A structural tag specifies structural information associated with the digital volume, including the location of a portion of volume content of the digital volume. A metadata tag specifies metadata describing or identifying the digital volume. | 01-15-2009 |
Rodney Coplestone, Wiltshire GB
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20150069753 | ADVANCEMENTS IN MECHANICAL SEALING APPARATUS - An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication is provided. The apparatus comprises a connector body configured to, in use, bridge a first and a second pipe, each pipe having a free end. It also comprises a mechanical interlock arrangement, for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to the free ends of the first and second pipes. The apparatus also comprises a mechanical seal arrangement for providing a metal-to-metal seal between the pipes and the connector body. | 03-12-2015 |
20150260318 | PIPE CONNECTOR - An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication is provided. The apparatus comprises a connector body having opposing open ends, each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe; a mechanical interlock arrangement, for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body; and a mechanical seal arrangement for providing a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of said open ends and the connector body. | 09-17-2015 |
Rodney Darensbourg, Roswell, GA US
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20090313143 | DELIVERY PAYMENT SYSTEMS - Various embodiments of the invention are directed to computer systems for facilitating payment for an item that is sent from a consignor to a consignee. In particular embodiments, the computer system facilitates an automatic, electronic transfer of payment for the item at a designated time that, for example, may be defined in relation to the delivery of the item to the consignee. For example, payment for the item may be electronically transferred to the consignor's bank account via a clearinghouse server at a designated time after delivery of the item, by a common carrier, to the consignee. | 12-17-2009 |
Rodney Delaca, Canton, MI US
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20150153138 | LOCKING ADJUSTER - An adjustment turret for an optical sight is provided and may include a housing and an adjustment member rotatably supported by the housing and operable to adjust a characteristic of the optical sight when moved relative to the housing. The adjustment turret may additionally include a cap extending from the housing and movable between an engaged state fixing the cap for rotation with the adjustment member and a disengaged state permitting relative rotation between the cap and the adjustment member. The cap may be moveable from the disengaged state to the engaged state in a direction away from the housing. | 06-04-2015 |
20150276348 | RELAY ASSEMBLY FOR OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and includes a housing having a first bearing surface integrally formed therewith and a relay assembly having at least one optical element, a main tube, and a track tube having at least one track. The track tube is selectively rotatable relative to and about the main tube to adjust an axial position of the at least one optical element within the main tube along an axis that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main tube. The main tube includes a spherical surface that is in contact with the first bearing surface of the housing to define a pivot point of the main tube within the housing. | 10-01-2015 |
Rodney Dyason, Chatham GB
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20110092092 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a connector assembly comprising a connector unit mounted in a housing. The connector unit has a mounting portion, at least one electrical terminal and a body portion having a locking tab. The housing has a first longitudinal axis X | 04-21-2011 |
Rodney Ermish, Conifer, CO US
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20110131096 | TARGETED ENROLLMENT - Embodiments of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for providing targeted product offers to customers. For example, in one embodiment, a first entity sends a targeted offer to certain customers. The first entity uses a second entity to perform a service related to the offer, such as an enrollment service. The first entity sends a candidate file to the second entity, where the candidate file includes a list of customers that qualify for the offer. The first entity authenticates the customer and, when the customer expresses interest in the targeted offer, the first entity forwards the customer to the second entity along with customer identifying information so that the second entity can perform the related service. The second entity then verifies whether the transferred customer qualifies for the offer by comparing the customer information to the candidate file. If verified, the second entity can perform the service related to the offer for the customer. | 06-02-2011 |
Rodney Feazell, Sacramento, CA US
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20120164230 | Soluble Nanoparticles as Delivery Systems for Prodrugs - Compounds and methods are disclosed in which a prodrug can be delivered in an elevated oxidative state to cells by means of graphitic nanoparticles to which the prodrug is attached by a hydrophilic polymer and which have been made soluble by a hydrophilic polymer, such as PEG. The graphitic nanoparticle may be a single walled carbon nanotube (SWNT). The prodrug may be a DNA-binding metal-based drug. Exemplified is a platinum(IV) complex c,c,t-[Pt(NH | 06-28-2012 |
Rodney Foo Kok Shin, Reading GB
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20110182790 | TRANSITION METAL-CONTAINING ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE - A synthetic alumino silicate zeolite catalyst containing at least one catalytically active transition metal selected from the group consisting of Cu, Fe, Hf, La, Au, In, V, lanthanides and Group VIII transition metals, which alumino silicate zeolite is a small pore aluminosilicate zeolite having a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms, wherein the mean crystallite size of the aluminosilicate zeolite determined by scanning electron microscope is >0.50 micrometer. | 07-28-2011 |
Rodney Forcade, Orem, UT US
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20110228971 | ROBUST WATERMARKING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA - Embedding a watermark includes organizing variation locations in a data stream, partitioning the data stream into small blocks, determining the variation of small blocks based on the variation, categorizing small blocks into big blocks, identifying those big blocks that have a threshold level of variation, and embedding into those identified big blocks a watermark value. | 09-22-2011 |
Rodney Gaidies, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20150178511 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SHARING PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF A USER - Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that responds to requests for biometric measurements of a user from various entities by referencing privacy settings associated with the various biometric measurements to determine whether or not to share a particular biometric measurement with each of the entities. | 06-25-2015 |
Rodney Gerringer, Forest Hill, MD US
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20090095697 | VENTILATED RACK SYSTEM - A ventilated cage and rack system for assembly by a user using simple tools and a method for assembly is provided. A plurality of frames and vertical plenums can be connected to a base, and a retaining assembly can be used to connect a plurality of vertical beams and horizontal support beams. A plurality of canopies is preferably used to connect the plenums and the support beams to shroud cages beneath the canopies. The canopies preferably include removable side walls to adapt to the width of the cage being shrouded. A plenum clean out system preferably provides a relatively simple method of draining a cleaning fluid from a plenum by moving a lever between an open and closed position. A pressure based plenum system is also provided wherein a constant air pressure is maintained in the ventilated rack system and air is provided into a cage at a constant air pressure. | 04-16-2009 |
20100108622 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY - A locking assembly for securing and retaining a cage to a rack. The locking assembly is supported by a rack and includes a lock member. The lock member includes an obstruction member. The lock member is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position, wherein the default position of the lock member is the locked position. The lock member is designed and constructed such that the insertion of a person's hand into the hand space between the lock member and a cage is sufficient to cause the lock member to pivot into the unlocked position and move the obstruction member so that the cage can be removed from the rack. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116765 | DOCKING ASSEMBLY - A docking assembly for a ventilated cage and rack system that can facilitate installation and reduce leakage of air is provided. The docking assembly is connectable to air plena of the rack system and includes a cup, and a tubular body having a docking base. The tubular body is constructed and arranged to be slideably displaceable between the cup and the docking base when the tubular body is aligned coaxially with the cup and docking base. A spring may also be provided outside and surrounding the tubular body. The tubular body includes a plurality of displaceable legs. The legs are preferably urged outward in the absence of pressure and may be displaced inward, toward each other, for insertion into a docking aperture of a plenum. Once inserted, the legs return to their normal, non-displaced position to secure the docking assembly to the plenum. | 05-13-2010 |
20100132623 | Filter top assembly - A filter top assembly for a cage, wherein the assembly includes a bonnet having a perforated top wall to protect filter paper placed above the top wall. The perforations may be small enough to prevent an animal from getting a purchase position and spaced apart sufficiently to prevent the animal from biting the spacing between the perforations. The bonnet may also include one or more elevated ribs to retain the filter paper suspended above the bonnet. | 06-03-2010 |
Rodney Godbey, Wilson, NC US
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20090189726 | Dry-Type Transformer with Improved Terminal Construction and Mounting System Therefor - The invention is directed to a transformer having a ferromagnetic core with a coil disposed around the core. An insulation layer is disposed over the core and the coil and terminals are connected to the coil. Each of the terminals is formed from cast metal and has a base and a connector. The base is at least partially disposed under the insulation layer. A connector is joined to the base at about a right angle and is located toward the middle of the base. | 07-30-2009 |
Rodney Habershon, Hope Island AU
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20150225025 | VEHICLE DRAG REDUCTION APPARATUS - Drag reduction apparatus ( | 08-13-2015 |
Rodney Habershon US
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20150225025 | VEHICLE DRAG REDUCTION APPARATUS - Drag reduction apparatus ( | 08-13-2015 |
Rodney Hibma, Golden, CO US
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20090212964 | Electrical Test Apparatus - Broadly, the present invention is an electrical test apparatus that is adapted to be removably engaged and in electrical communication with an electrical power terminal, the electrical test apparatus includes analytical circuitry that is operative in each of a plurality of modes to monitor the electrical power terminal and produce a plurality of event marker signals. Further included is a criterion circuitry that is operative in each of the plurality of modes to receive each of the plurality of event marker signals for a comparison with a selected value for each of the plurality of modes, wherein the criterion circuitry outputs a plurality of indicator signals each corresponding to one of the plurality of modes. In addition, a structure is included for producing an associated perceptible output in response to each of the plurality of indicator signals. | 08-27-2009 |
20120268136 | Electrical Test Apparatus - Broadly, the present invention is an electrical test apparatus that is adapted to be removably engaged and in electrical communication with an electrical power terminal, the electrical test apparatus includes analytical circuitry that is operative in each of a plurality of modes to monitor the electrical power terminal and produce a plurality of event marker signals. Further included is a criterion circuitry that is operative in each of the plurality of modes to receive each of the plurality of event marker signals for a comparison with a selected value for each of the plurality of modes, wherein the criterion circuitry outputs a plurality of perceptive signals each corresponding to one of the plurality of modes. In addition, a structure is included for producing an associated perceptible output in response to each of the plurality of perceptive signals. | 10-25-2012 |
Rodney Holum, Jr., Onalaska, WI US
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20120213329 | METAL TRANSPORT FRAME, BASE AND WORKSTATION FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY MACHINE - A combined transport frame, base, and workstation for holding a panoramic dental X-ray machine. A weighted metal base is structured with fork-lift receiving pallet-type openings. A hinge installed in the tall column enables the column to be pivoted down for shipping and storage to fit under normal doorways. High impact polyurethane panels are attached to the metal frame for shipping. Sides of frame open up with computer controls and printer. A double fan forced air cooling system in the X-ray head to keep the head cool allows many X-rays to be taken in a day. | 08-23-2012 |
Rodney Housen, Gainesville, FL US
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20140070808 | FET SWITCH AS DETUNE CIRCUIT FOR MRI RF COILS - A radiofrequency (RF) coil assembly for use in magnetic resonance includes a radiofrequency coil ( | 03-13-2014 |
Rodney Howery, Cedar Bluff, VA US
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20120018107 | PORTABLE VENTILATION CURTAIN FRAME - A support for an air ventilation control curtain includes a foldable support rod comprising a plurality of rigid hollow rod sections that are movable with respect to each other, a coupling for joining an axial end of one of the rod sections to an axial end of another one of the rod sections, an attachment device slidably mounted on the support rod so as to be movable along a length of the support rod, the attachment device adapted for engaging with a roof plate of a mine roof, and a curtain hanger disposed on the support rod for hanging an air ventilation control curtain from the support rod. | 01-26-2012 |
Rodney Hyre, Versailles, OH US
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20120042451 | EXAMINATION TABLE WITH MOTION TRACKING - An examination table includes a support surface movable with respect to a base. The support surface includes a seat portion and a backrest portion. A first motor drives the support surface with respect to the base, and a second motor drives the backrest portion pivotally with respect to the seat portion. A control system includes a control panel and first and second Hall-effect sensors for detecting rotations of the respective first and second motors to determine the current positions of the support surface and the backrest portion. The control system executes a movement algorithm for moving the support surface and the backrest portion to a desired position from the current position. The control system also executes a calibration algorithm for calibrating position tracking of the support surface and the backrest portion. | 02-23-2012 |
20120060290 | BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR BRAKING FOR A BARRIER FREE MEDICAL TABLE - A braking action of movement of a support surface on an examination may be accomplished with a motor. The examination table includes a base, a support surface moveable with respect to the base, and a motor having a rotor and a stator. The motor is coupled to the support surface and configured to move the support surface. A motor controller of the examination table is in electrical communication with the motor. The motor controller is configured to brake the movement of the support surface by terminating power to a plurality of windings of the stator of the motor for a predetermined amount of time, and, selectively activating a subset of windings of the plurality of windings of the stator for a predetermined amount of time. | 03-15-2012 |
20120062011 | BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR STARTS FOR A BARRIER FREE MEDICAL TABLE - A boot-strap capacitor pre-charge algorithm prevents unwanted motions in an examination table using a brushless direct current motor. The motor is supplied with power by a motor drive circuit which includes a high-side transistor coupled to a high-side gate driver, a low-side transistor coupled to a low-side gate driver, and a boot-strap capacitor coupled with the high-side gate driver. A control panel is provided that communicates with a motor controller. When the motor controller receives an indication that the motor is to be started, the motor controller activates a low-side gate driver to switch on the low-side transistor, thereby causing the boot-strap capacitor to charge. The motor controller then deactivates the low-side gate driver to switch off the low-side transistor and activates the high-side gate driver to switch on the high-side transistor, causing a voltage to be supplied to a stator of the first motor and/or second motor. | 03-15-2012 |
Rodney Jeakings, Northampton GB
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20110142380 | SLIDING SUPPORTS - The present invention relates to sliding supports and particularly sliding supports having two elongate members of channel section and an intermediate member positioned between the elongate members. The invention provides a sliding support with improved manufacturability and load bearing capability by providing an intermediate member of alternative cross-section. | 06-16-2011 |
20150192663 | HOUSING FOR LASER SITE SCANNING DEVICE - The invention relates to a housing for a site scanning device, as well as a computer program and method for operating the housing and a site scanning device. The housing comprises an aperture, an aperture cover having an open position and a closed position, an actuator configured to move the aperture cover between the open position and the closed position, and a controller configured to control the actuator and to interface with the site scanning device. | 07-09-2015 |
Rodney Johnson, Corpus Christi, TX US
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20120297191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE DISTRIBUTION AND/OR STORAGE OF DATA FILES WITH LONG TERM FILE INTEGRITY VERIFICATION - Systems and methods for securely uploading, distributing, managing and/or storing any type of data file within a subscriber-based system maintained by a third party administrator are disclosed. The subscriber-based system acts as an electronic repository to ensure that data files remain intact, secure, and unaltered from their original form. Systems and methods for long term verification of data file integrity using checksum records stored in a public checksum directory are also disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
20150074429 | System and Method for Secure Distribution and/or Storage of Data Files with Long Term File Integrity Verification - Systems and methods for securely uploading, distributing, managing and/or storing any type of data file within a subscriber-based system maintained by a third party administrator are disclosed. The subscriber-based system acts as an electronic repository to ensure that data files remain intact, secure, and unaltered from their original form. Systems and methods for long term verification of data file integrity using checksum records stored in a public checksum directory are also disclosed. | 03-12-2015 |
Rodney Jones, Audley GB
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20090146500 | Power converters - The present invention provides a power converter that can be used to interface a generator ( | 06-11-2009 |
Rodney Jones, Stoke On Trent GB
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20080284252 | Control methods for the synchronization and phase shift of the pulse width modulation (PWM) strategy of power converters - A method of controlling a plurality of power converters | 11-20-2008 |
20080284369 | Power converters - The present invention is directed to a power converter that can be used to interface a motor | 11-20-2008 |
20090146426 | Power converters - The present invention provides a power converter that can be used to interface a generator ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090147549 | Power converters - The present invention provides a power converter that can be used to interface a generator ( | 06-11-2009 |
20100309630 | INTEGRATED HEAT EXCHANGER - In one aspect, a cooling device comprising a heat exchanger body comprising a cooling channel for a coolant, a mounting surface to which the electronic component is mountable and an outer heat exchange surface is provided. The cooling device comprises a feeding line connection for feeding the coolant and a draining line connection for draining the coolant. The cooling channel is interconnected to the feeding line connection and the draining line connection. The cooling channel is fanned within the heat exchanger body in such a way that the coolant in the cooling channel is in thermal contact with the mounting surface and the outer heat exchange surface for providing a heat exchange. | 12-09-2010 |
20110103110 | Method of operating an inverter and inverter control arrangement - A method of operating an inverter for converting a DC power into AC power by use of a pulse width modulation switching scheme is provided is disclosed. The inverter is controlled by use of the pulse width modulation switching scheme to provide an alternating current based on a current demand signal defining an alternating current provided by the inverter. An upper current threshold and a lower current threshold are provided. An instantaneous value of the alternating current is measured. When the instantaneous value of the alternating current overshoots the upper current threshold or undershoots the lower current threshold, the pulse width modulation switching scheme is replaced by an amended switching scheme which controls the instantaneous value of the alternating current to be between the upper current threshold and the lower current threshold. The upper current threshold and the lower current threshold oscillate with at least one alternating phase. | 05-05-2011 |
20110109298 | Power converting device and power supply apparatus - Each voltage converting unit outputs a first signal at a first output and second signal at a second output. Each first transforming unit includes a magnetically coupled primary and secondary coil, the first output of each one of the converting units is connected to a primary coil of a different one of the first transforming units, the primary coil of each one of the first transforming units is electrically connected to one secondary coil of another one of the first transforming units. Each second transforming units includes a magnetically coupled primary and a secondary coil, the second output of each one of the voltage converting units is connected to a primary coil of a different one of the second transforming units, the primary coil of each one of the second transforming units is electrically connected to one secondary coil of another one of the second transforming units. | 05-12-2011 |
20110170323 | Method and control system for controlling power conversion in a power converter - A control system for controlling conversion of an input power into an output power in a converter module is provided. The control system includes an input power terminal, an output power terminal, and an active switching device. The control system further includes a master controller and a communication link interconnecting the master controller and the converter module. Also, the system has a timing generator generating a timing signal with a cycle time equal to or less than the shortest time constant of the converter module and immediate power circuit elements relating to the converter module. The timing generator is integrated in or interconnected with the master controller. Furthermore, the control system has a signal generator integrated in or interconnected with the master controller generating switching control signals, each switching control signal containing a control message defining a switching state for the active switching device. | 07-14-2011 |
20110182093 | CURRENT CONTROLLER DEVICE AND VECTOR CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER CONVERSION - A current controller device using a vector control algorithm for controlling conversion of DC power into AC power is provided. The controller device has an open loop control loop gain and produces a first and a second voltage demand signals based on a first and a second current demand signals, a first and a second current feedback signals, a first and a second voltage feedback signals. The open loop control loop gain depends on frequencies of the first and second current feedback signals. A first and a second filters are provided at a first and a second current feedback inputs respectively. The first and second filters each have a filter characteristics to reduce the frequencies of the first and second current feedback signals at which the open loop control loop gain is greater than unity and has a phase less than or equal to minus 180°. | 07-28-2011 |
20120032617 | POWER CONVERTERS - A power converter that interfaces a motor requiring variable voltage/frequency to a supply network providing a nominally fixed voltage/frequency includes a first rectifier/inverter connected to a stator and a second rectifier/inverter. Both rectifier/inverters are interconnected by a dc link and include switching devices. A filter is connected between the second rectifier/inverter and the network. A first controller for the first rectifier/inverter uses a dc link voltage demand signal indicative of a desired dc link voltage to control the switching devices of the first rectifier/inverter. A second controller for the second rectifier/inverter uses a power demand signal indicative of the level of power to be transferred to the dc link from the network through the second rectifier/inverter, and a voltage demand signal indicative of the voltage to be achieved at network terminals of the filter to control the switching devices of the second rectifier/inverter. | 02-09-2012 |
20120057384 | METHOD OF ADAPTING A CONFIGURATION OF A VOLTAGE CONVERTING DEVICE AND VOLTAGE CONVERTING UNIT FOR A VOLTAGE CONVERTING DEVICE - A method of adapting a configuration of a voltage converting device is provided. The voltage converting device includes a plurality of voltage converting units in parallel electrical connection to one another, and a plurality of inter-bridge transforming units. Each of the inter-bridge transforming units has a primary coil and a secondary coil. Each of the voltage converting units is electrically connected to a primary coil of a different one of the inter-bridge transforming units. The method includes detecting a status of at least one element of the group consisting of the voltage converting units and the inter-bridge transforming units. The method further includes adapting an activity state of the element based on the detected status of the element by moving the element from a first position to a second position. | 03-08-2012 |
20120133211 | Control Methods for the Synchronization and Phase Shift of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Strategy of Power Converters - A method of controlling a plurality of power converters | 05-31-2012 |
20120147633 | AC-to-AC converter and method for converting a first frequency AC-voltage to a second frequency AC-voltage - An AC-to-AC-converter for converting a first frequency AC-voltage to a second frequency AC-voltage is disclosed. The converter includes: a first converter section which includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a first DC-output node, and a second DC-output node; a second converter section which includes a first DC-input node connected to the first DC-output node, a second DC-input node connected to the second DC-output node, and at least two second output terminals; a DC-link overvoltage clamp which is coupled between the first DC-output node and the second DC-output node; and a capacitor system. The first converter section, the second converter section, the DC-link overvoltage clamp, and the capacitor system are integrated into one assembly. | 06-14-2012 |
20120147634 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR REGULATING A DC VOLTAGE AND POWER CONVERTER - A circuit for regulating a DC voltage is provided. The circuit includes: a controllable switch system, a resistor, a first control circuit and a second control circuit. The controllable switch system includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a first control terminal, and a second control terminal. The controllable switch system is configured to establish an electrical connection between the first terminal and the second terminal, if a first control signal applied to the first control terminal satisfies a first criterion or if a second control signal applied to the second control terminal satisfies a second criterion; A A method for regulating a DC voltage and an AC-to-AC-converter are described. | 06-14-2012 |
20130033909 | CIRCIUT AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A CONTROLLABLE POWER SWITCH - A circuit for protecting a controllable power switch is provided. The controllable power switch has a first power switch terminal connected to a first terminal, a second power switch terminal connected to a second terminal, and a power switch control terminal. Further, the circuit includes a diode with a first diode terminal and a second diode terminal, and a controllable control switch having a first control switch terminal connected to the first diode terminal, a second control switch terminal, and a control switch control terminal. A signal applied to the power switch control terminal is based on a signal at the second control switch terminal. Further a method for protecting a controllable power switch is described. | 02-07-2013 |
20140307488 | CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING A POWER CONVERTER - A controller is provided for controlling a power converter that converts electrical input power of a wind turbine into electrical output power provided to a grid. The power converter includes grid-side and turbine-side converter parts. The controller comprises an input terminal for receiving a voltage reference signal associated with a predefined grid voltage and a frequency reference signal associated with a predefined grid frequency, and a network bridge controller adapted to control power conversion of the grid-side converter part. The network bridge controller includes a modulator for modulating gate drive command signals in the grid-side converter part based on a reference voltage and a reference angle derived from the voltage reference signal and the frequency reference signal. The modulator is adapted to modulate the gate drive command signals to maintain the predefined grid voltage and the predefined grid frequency in the power converter in case of failure within the grid. | 10-16-2014 |
Rodney Jordan, Mount Waverley AU
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20140308409 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ATMOSPHERIC GAS COMPOSITION WITHIN A CONTAINER - A method of controlling gas composition within a container containing respiring produce is described. The container includes at least one gas outlet and at least one gas inlet and the method includes the steps of: drawing gas from within the container through a selective membrane element under selected control conditions through the at least one gas outlet; introducing ambient air from outside die container into the container through the at least one gas inlet under selected control conditions to control the relative composition of gases inside the container. Apparatus for containing the goods and for controlling the atmosphere in the container according to the method are also described. | 10-16-2014 |
Rodney Knowles, Iv, Charleston, SC US
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20150324811 | Scoring Tool for Research Surveys Deployed in a Mobile Environment - A method for determining a score for a research survey to be deployed in a mobile environment is disclosed. The method includes receiving survey data descriptive of a survey to be distributed to a plurality of respondents, and analyzing the survey data to identify one or more attributes of the survey. The method includes generating a survey score for the survey based on the one or more attributes of the survey. The survey score is representative of a suitability of the survey for presentation at a mobile device. The method may include determining distribution information for the survey based at least in part on the survey score. The distribution information identifies a set of respondents of the plurality of respondents to receive the survey. | 11-12-2015 |
Rodney Kugizaki, Tuscon, AZ US
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20120238841 | Sample capture in one step for test strips - A test strip is provided with sample capture that provides for a one step process to achieve a lancing event, sample capture and sample transport in a sensor design that supports one step testing. In various embodiments, the present invention provides for one step testing by, (i) analyte sample capture layout; (ii) analyte sample capture and transport configurations; (iii) structures of sample capture; (iv) processes for forming sample transport, and the like. | 09-20-2012 |
20120271123 | Integrated lancing device - A lancing device is provided that has a housing with a length greater than a width. Electronics are positioned in an interior of the housing. A test strip aperture is in the housing and is adapted to receive a body fluid test strip. A lancet aperture is positioned in line with the test strip aperture. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271197 | Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation - A lancet driver is provided wherein the driver exerts a driving force on a lancet during a lancing cycle and is used on a tissue site. The driver comprises of a drive force generator for advancing the lancet along a path into the tissue site, and a manual switch for a user interface input. | 10-25-2012 |
20120283539 | Tissue penetration device - A body fluid testing device has at least one penetrating member and a penetrating member driver configured to be coupled to the at least one penetrating member. A plurality of analyte sensors are coupled to a spoked disk substrate. Each of a penetrating member can pass between spokes of the disk substrate to provide that a used penetrating member can be removed and a new penetrating inserted without removing the disk. A disposable houses the at least one penetrating member and the plurality of analyte sensors. | 11-08-2012 |
20140142543 | Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation - A lancet driver is provided wherein the driver exerts a driving force on a lancet during a lancing cycle and is used on a tissue site. The driver comprises of a drive force generator for advancing the lancet along a path into the tissue site, and a manual switch for a user interface input. | 05-22-2014 |
Rodney Kugizaki, Mountain View, CA US
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20150031073 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples. | 01-29-2015 |
Rodney Kugizaki, Tucson, AZ US
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20090017491 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples. | 01-15-2009 |
Rodney Kurzer, Hart, MI US
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20140291072 | LADDER LEVELER APPARATUS - A ladder includes a leveler engages a bottom of each side rail for 1) causing extendable legs to move to a level ground-engaging position, 2) causing the legs to lock when both legs engage the ground, and 3) causing the extendable legs to move to a centered/retracted position when lifted from the ground. The leveler includes pawls, links, pinions, and a shaft forming a four-bar linkage for selectively moving the pawls inward to the disengaged position when the pinion and shaft are each freely rotatable, but selectively moving the pawl outward into locking engagement when the shaft resists movement due to ground engagement by both legs. The leveler can be constructed to attach to an inside of the side rails, thus facilitating pre-assembly. | 10-02-2014 |
Rodney Lakowske, La Crosse, WI US
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20150037183 | INTERMEDIATE OIL SEPARATOR FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN A SCROLL COMPRESSOR - An oil lubrication system for a multi-stage compressor separates oil from a refrigerant at an intermediate pressure following the first stage of compression and then routes the separated oil at the intermediate pressure to the compressor suction cavity bearings at the intermediate pressure, thus avoiding further compression of oil in subsequent stages of compression. The efficiency of the multi-stage compressor can be increased by not raising the pressure of the oil through the subsequent stages of compression. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037186 | STRUCTURE FOR STABILIZING AN ORBITING SCROLL IN A SCROLL COMPRESSOR - A scroll compressor includes one or more stage of compression disposed within a compressor housing. One or more of the stages includes a stationary scroll member including a base and a generally spiral wrap extending from the base of the stationary scroll member. One or more of the stages further includes an orbiting, scroll member including a substantially circular base and a substantially spiral wrap extending from the base of the orbiting scroll member. A coupling is disposed between the first scroll member base and the second scroll member base and in surrounding relationship to the first and second scroll member spiral wraps. At least one stabilizing pad is disposed between the first scroll member base and the second scroll member base and in axial thrust force relationship with the coupling to at least partially prevent tipping of the second scroll member. | 02-05-2015 |
Rodney Laver, Sussex GB
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20100174489 | EFFECTIVE HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR EXPLORATION DECISION MAKING - An improved methodology for managing hydrocarbon exploration of at least one prospect. The methodology involves iterative processing that allows decision makers to iterate on assumptions and refine underlying probabilistic models as well as optimize the set of recommended exploration activities that are to be performed over time as additional knowledge is gained. | 07-08-2010 |
20100211367 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INTEGRATING SUBTERRANEAN COMPUTER MODELS FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION - The invention provides a system and method for integrating petroleum system and geomechanical computer models for use in oil and gas exploration. In one embodiment, the invention provides a petroleum system model capable of analyzing data relating to a subterranean formation and calculating the geometry and geochemistry of each layer of the formation through geologic time. The present invention also provides a geomechanical model in communication with the petroleum system model such that information concerning each layer of the subterranean formation may be shared and cross-referenced as an iterative operation prior to the analysis of subsequent layers. At each step of the iterative operation, results are calculated, validated, and cross-referenced in order to produce improved reliability estimates of petroleum charge and mechanical seal integrity for the subterranean formation. | 08-19-2010 |
Rodney Machak, Dearborn, MI US
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20090265354 | METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DATABASE MANIPULATION - A method and system for remotely modifying a database uses an electronic form stored on a remote computer. The electronic form is filled out by a user and submitted to the database. Once the database determines that the user is authorized, the database is updated to match the information contained in the form. | 10-22-2009 |
Rodney Miflin, Melksham GB
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20150307071 | EMERGENCY BRAKING - A brake system for a railway vehicle comprises a service brake with control valves and an emergency brake with a emergency brake valve adapted to permit or prevent emergency brake pressure from reaching the service brake control valves. The emergency brake is actuatable by a signal on an emergency brake wire. The brake system further comprises an isolating circuit adapted to permit or prevent control of the service brake control valves. | 10-29-2015 |
Rodney Miller, West Unity, OH US
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20120240513 | GUIDE TOOL AND METHOD FOR LAYING CONCRETE BLOCK - A guide tool for use in laying concrete block to form a wall includes a body sized and configured to slidably attach removably to a door frame such as to secure one end of a mason's line at a desired elevation and with a selected offset relative to the door frame. As so secured by the guide tool, the mason's line provides a true positional reference for laying of concrete block both with respect to the intended line of the wall in plan view, and with respect to the desired horizontal line of courses of block which are to form the wall. | 09-27-2012 |
Rodney Milthorpe, Victoria AU
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20090260840 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING PARTICULATE MATTER - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for distributing particulate matter over a surface by spreading. The apparatus for distributing particulate matter over a surface is adapted to be fitted to a prime mover. The apparatus includes a mounting frame for attaching the apparatus to the prime mover, at least one grading blade carried by the mounting frame and mounted moveable laterally sideways relative to the prime mover and an actuator to controllably move the grading blade to move the grading blade substantially sideways relative to the prime mover. The lateral sideways movement of the apparatus relative to prime mover enables particulate matter to be moved independent of the direction of travel of the prime mover. | 10-22-2009 |
Rodney Mishmash, Pueblo, CO US
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20100012469 | CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the conveyor system comprises a first end; a second end; and a belt extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the belt has a belt first side; and wherein a magnetic force acts on the belt first side. | 01-21-2010 |
Rodney Morison, Altadena, CA US
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20110185301 | Providing sensory information based on detected events - An electronic device is described. During operation, the electronic device may receive information associated with an event, which was detected by a hooking software program while the information was conveyed to an environment (such as an operating system) of the electronic device. For example, the event may be a user-interface operation, such as a click-drag operation, which may be performed using a mouse (and, more generally, using a user-interface device). Moreover, in response to the received information, the electronic device may provide sensory information via the hooking software program. This sensory information may be other than sensory information associated with native operations executed in the environment during a user session prior to the event. Thus, the electronic device may expand the functionality associated with the environment (without modifying software associated with the environment) and, in particular, the functionality associated with events, such as click-drag operations. | 07-28-2011 |
Rodney Notestine, Ney, OH US
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20080302346 | Archery quiver assembly - This quiver assembly comprises an archery quiver and a mounting member which attaches to the quiver. The mounting member provides an improved archery assembly that has a quick detach mounting system. The archery quiver assembly includes the following features: quick detach mounting system, one vertical and two angled locking positions, vertically adjustable, accepts mechanical or fixed broadheads, grips aluminum or carbon arrows, and ultra quiet design. The design assembly also includes a unique arrow gripper. | 12-11-2008 |
Rodney Olsen, Vergennes, VT US
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20150190700 | ICE HOCKEY PRACTICE TARGET - An ice hockey practice target is provided, the target comprising a first substantially tubular portion, including a first end attached to a base and a second end constructed and arranged to engage an upper horizontal goal crossbar, and a second tubular portion attached to the base, the second tubular portion constructed and arranged to engage and secure a lower end of a vertical goal post. | 07-09-2015 |
Rodney Parker-Yules, Erskineville AU
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20110022503 | MOBILE BUSINESS SYSTEM - The present invention concerns business management. In one aspect, the invention is a mobile business system comprising a database to record one or more mobile workers, where each mobile worker is associated with one or more jobs. The system may comprises a server in communication with a mobile communication device associated with a mobile worker and be operable to receive encrypted payment information associated with a job from the mobile communication device and decrypt the received encrypted payment information and based on the decrypted payment information, request approval of payment from an external server. And, if approval is received, the system may automatically update an accounting system associated the mobile worker with the payment to reflect the approved payment, update status of the job associated with the payment information in the database and send a payment confirmation message to the mobile communication device. In other aspects, the invention is a computer program to implement the system, a method operating at a server to facilitate a mobile business, and a method operating at a mobile communication device to facilitate a mobile business. | 01-27-2011 |
Rodney Prell, Richmond, CA US
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20120034242 | CYTOKINE-EXPRESSING CELLULAR VACCINE COMBINATIONS - The present invention in all of its associated aspects provides improved methods and compositions for treating cancer in a mammal based on the administration of the combination of a cytokine-expressing cellular vaccine and at least one additional cancer therapeutic agent or treatment to a patient with cancer, wherein administration of the combination results in enhanced therapeutic efficacy relative to administration of the cytokine-expressing cellular vaccine or cancer therapeutic agent or treatment as a monotherapy. | 02-09-2012 |
Rodney Resella, San Bruno, CA US
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20100049764 | Bulk selection electronic tool - A method is provided wherein at least one established group of details with associated policies is created. Profiles with profile macros are selected and a matrix of fields may be derived from the group(s) and populated. A bulk subset of the matrix may be selected according to search criteria and edits applied to a source dataset selected from the bulk subset to generate a destination dataset, wherein the edits are constrained by the set of associated policies. The invention may be performed over a global electronic network (especially the Internet) in a manner that complies with the effective policies at multiple destination sites. | 02-25-2010 |
Rodney Ruoff, Austin, TX US
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20090155460 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING CONDUCTIVITY AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF CARBON NANOTUBE NETS AND RELATED MATERIALS - A method and system for improving conductivity and mechanical performance of carbon nanotube nets and related materials. | 06-18-2009 |
20090320911 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING CONDUCTIVITY OF NANOTUBE NETS AND RELATED MATERIALS - A method and system for improving the electrical conductivity of the nodes of a nanotube net and related materials. A method for adding material to the nodes of a nanotube net that provides more pathways and connections to guarantee good electrical conductance between one electrode and another and speeds the transmission of charge carriers by providing alternative pathways. These improvements may include an enhanced overall thermal conductivity of the CNT net and enhanced mechanical performance of the CNT net. The present disclosure improves, either independently or jointly, electrical, thermal, or mechanical properties of CNT nets. Further, optical transmission does not worsen significantly. | 12-31-2009 |
Rodney Schansman, Altanta, GA US
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20140201106 | Method and System for Improving Performance of Endowments - A method, system, and computer program product for providing a return on an investment to an endowment that also encourages donations by investing in a vehicles that provide a benefit to the endowed institution. The method includes receiving principal funds from one or more investing entities and receiving data describing an obligation of an endowed institution to pay for goods or services from a supplying entity. The method also includes making a payment to the supplying entity using at least a portion of the principal funds. The method also includes receiving a payment from the endowed institution at a later date for a greater amount than the earlier payment. The payment received from the endowed institution is made at a date later than the payment made to the supplying entity and is an amount that exceeds the payment made to the supplying entity. The method also includes making a payment to an endowment. | 07-17-2014 |
Rodney Scherm, Stuttgart, AR US
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20120047592 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024747 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024747. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024747. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024747 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024747 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047593 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024748 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024748. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024748. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024748 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024748 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047594 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024749 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024749. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024749. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024749 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024749 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047595 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024750 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024750. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024750. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024750 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024750 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047596 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024751 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024751. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024751. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024751 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024751 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-23-2012 |
20130055444 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026846 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026846. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026846. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026846 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026846 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055445 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026848 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026848. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026848. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026848 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026848 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055446 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026853 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026853. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026853. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026853 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026853 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055447 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026857 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026857. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026857. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026857 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026857 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055448 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026862 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026862. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026862. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026862 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026862 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-28-2013 |
20130326675 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037490 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037490. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037490. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037490 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037490 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326676 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037492 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037492. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037492. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037492 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037492 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326677 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037503 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037503. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037503. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037503 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037503 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326678 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037507 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037507. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037507. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037507 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037507 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326679 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037510 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037510. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037510. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037510 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037510 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326680 | SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037511 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037511. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037511. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037511 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037511 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 12-05-2013 |
Rodney Smith, Issaquah, WA US
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20130170432 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS USING BEACON FRAMES - Techniques are described for identifying a wireless access point device using beacon messages and probe responses. An access point may generate and broadcast beacon messages which include an information element containing information specific to the device as well as to the current context of the device. For example, the information element may include a device vendor ID, product ID, and a device-unique ID. That is, the information element provides information related to the device itself independently from the configuration of the wireless network which the beacon message (or probe response) is associated with. | 07-04-2013 |
Rodney Standage, Gilbert, AZ US
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20120231434 | In-Desk Tablet PC and Classroom Automation System - An open-systems classroom information technology automation solution that allows a teacher to control features and content on multiple student workstations (an in-desk Tablet PC) through a wireless network and server solution, including hardware, software and network subsystems. The custom product components include a compact self contained in-desk or in-table Tablet PC with input/output port extender. The custom software utilities and applications allow a teacher console to control access to various components and commercially available applications on the student workstations (an in-desk Tablet PC). Other custom software utilities allow the administrator to easily configure student workstations (an in-desk Tablet PC) making add/change/deletes quick and simple. | 09-13-2012 |
Rodney Stazicker, Peterborough GB
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20150034042 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DUAL FUEL ENGINES - Control systems comprising electronic control modules ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150252738 | GAS OR DUAL FUEL ENGINE - A method of operating a gas or dual fuel engine having a plurality of cylinders, includes monitoring a characteristic of each of the plurality of cylinders during operation of the gas or dual fuel engine. The method also includes detecting a pre-ignition condition associated with one or more cylinders of the plurality of cylinders based on the monitored characteristic. The method further includes reducing fuel supply to the one or more cylinders having the pre-ignition condition. The fuel supply to remaining cylinders of the plurality of cylinders is increased, to maintain a constant power output of the gas or dual fuel engine. The method further includes adjusting an amount of air supplied to each of the plurality of cylinders based on the increased amount of fuel supplied to the remaining cylinders, to maintain an air-to-fuel ratio within a desired range. | 09-10-2015 |
Rodney Taylor, Worcestershire GB
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20120324785 | Pyrolysis of Biomass - A method of treating biomass material, particularly plant-derived biomass material, to produce pyrolysis thereof, comprising subjecting the biomass material to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwave radiation, while the material is being agitated, under suitable conditions to produce a desired degree of pyrolysis. | 12-27-2012 |
Rodney Taylor, Wichita Falls, TX US
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20140190179 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBON BLACK AND GENERATING ENERGY - There is provided a process of producing carbon black and generating energy. The process includes converting a carbon black-yielding material supply into reaction product material. The reaction product material includes gaseous product material and solid particulate matter. The solid particulate matter includes carbon black. At least a fraction of the carbon black is recovered, and at least a fraction of the gaseous product material is combusted and used to effect generation of energy. | 07-10-2014 |
Rodney Tjeerdsma, Omaha, NE US
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20150040462 | FISHING ROD RETAINER - A fishing rod retainer is disclosed, the retainer having a retainer body with one or more surfaces forming a perimeter. At least two openings are disposed within the surface and extending into the retainer, each opening forming a channel. A line retention groove extends at least partially along the surface, the retention groove configured to receive a portion of fishing line when the retainer is in use. | 02-12-2015 |
Rodney Truce, East Granville AU
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20150060582 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICULATE MATTER - A separation apparatus for separating minerals or other particulate matter, including a housing, a particulate inlet, a fluid inlet and an outlet. The separation apparatus separates the minerals or other particulate matter, based on density. This is achieved by ingressing a fluid into the fluid inlet to create appropriate fluidization of the particulate matter within the housing. Low density material may typically be extracted from an upper end of the housing, whilst higher density material may be typically extracted from a lower end of the housing. The invention is particularly useful for separating minerals such as coal from impurities such as silica and pyrites. | 03-05-2015 |
Rodney Vanlaningham, Arlington, WA US
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20120024630 | Ladder Supported Tree Stand - A tree stand device for use in conjunction with an extension ladder by hunters or nature observers, capable of providing secure footing and support for a user thereon. The device comprises a platform with a tree engagement termination. The tree engagement is a V-shape tree grip that engages the outer surface of the tree and accommodates several different diameters thereof. An adjustable strap is utilized to secure the device to an abutted tree or similar rounded structure. Opposite of the tree engagement is a ladder step saddle, which secures onto the top step of a conventional ladder. An extendable arm angles downward from the stand to engage an additional ladder step with a second step saddle, securely stabilizing the device to the ladder. The strap connection around the tree, in conjunction with engagement of two steps along the ladder provide a stable stand structure for an individual to perch themselves upon for hunting, observation or work support. The device is lightweight and collapsible, allowing easy transport, quick set-up and secure in conjunction with a standard extension ladder. | 02-02-2012 |
Rodney Weiss US
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20140089521 | WIKI-TYPE COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTING A URL REDIRECT - A computer system implements a method to redirect a user request containing a keyword to a target URL. Once received by the system, the user request is processed to extract the keyword. The keyword is then utilized to retrieve a target URL associated with the keyword. Such association is pre-established by the collective intelligence of a user community. The collective intelligence of the user community builds consensuses in establishing keyword-URL associations. After the target URL is retrieved, the user request is redirected to the target URL, as a response to the original user request received. | 03-27-2014 |
Rodney Wilson, Wilmington, DE US
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20100258579 | CONTINUOUS FEED MATERIAL DISPENSER WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE - A braking assembly used in a dispenser that dispenses a continuous supply of material such as paper. The braking assembly includes a support structure. A first fixed gear is rotatably connected to the support structure. A movable chassis is also connected to the support structure. A second movable gear is held by the chassis and moves with the chassis. Teeth of the first gear and teeth of the second gear intermesh with each other and allow the paper to pass therethrough. The chassis maintains the teeth of the first and second gears in contact with each other while enabling a distance between gears to be adjustable. The assembly further includes a braking mechanism that varies an amount of force required to rotate the gears. | 10-14-2010 |
20120223175 | CONTINUOUS FEED MATERIAL DISPENSER WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE - A braking assembly used in a dispenser that dispenses a continuous supply of material such as paper. The braking assembly includes a support structure. A first fixed gear is rotatably connected to the support structure. A movable chassis is also connected to the support structure. A second movable gear is held by the chassis and moves with the chassis. Teeth of the first gear and teeth of the second gear intermesh with each other and allow the paper to pass therethrough. The chassis maintains the teeth of the first and second gears in contact with each other while enabling a distance between gears to be adjustable. The assembly further includes a braking mechanism that varies an amount of force required to rotate the gears. | 09-06-2012 |
20140061355 | CONTINUOUS FEED MATERIAL DISPENSER WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE - A braking assembly used in a dispenser that dispenses a continuous supply of material such as paper. The braking assembly includes a support structure. A first fixed gear is rotatably connected to the support structure. A movable chassis is also connected to the support structure. A second movable gear is held by the chassis and moves with the chassis. Teeth of the first gear and teeth of the second gear intermesh with each other and allow the paper to pass therethrough. The chassis maintains the teeth of the first and second gears in contact with each other while enabling a distance between gears to be adjustable. The assembly further includes a braking mechanism that varies an amount of force required to rotate the gears. | 03-06-2014 |
20140319164 | TABLETOP NAPKIN DISPENSER - A napkin assembly including an open ended chute for storing a stack of napkins therein and an openable and closeable front member relative to the open end of the chute is disclosed. The chute is made of first to fourth sidewall members and a rear member that are separately injection molded pieces that include a clip structure to allow the pieces to be clipped together to form the chute. Opposed ones of the sidewall members are identical pieces allowing them to be interchanged with one another during manufacture while still allowing the sidewall members to clip together to form the chute. The front member includes a transparent window to allow a depth of the stack to be viewed from the outside to check a product low condition. The front member includes locking tabs to lock it in a closed position relative to the chute. The tabs may be flexed through openings in the chute from the outside into a lock release position. The chute includes blocking members to prevent over inward deflection of the locking tabs. | 10-30-2014 |
20140374433 | DISPENSER FOR SHEET PRODUCTS - A dispenser including a rear housing member and a front housing member that are connected by way of a first hinge so that the front housing member is openable relative to the rear housing member in order to fill a space defined by the front housing member and the rear housing member with at least one stack of sheet products. The front housing member and the rear housing member also include components for forming a second hinge. The first hinge allows the front housing member to open from a first side of the rear housing member in a first rotational direction, and the second hinge, when formed, allows the front housing member to rotate in an opposite direction from an opposite side of the rear housing member. | 12-25-2014 |
20150014344 | SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER - A dispenser for dispensing a stack of napkins is of a gravity feed kind and includes a base upon which the dispenser is to stand and a dispensing opening at a bottom of a stack housing portion of the dispenser so that the napkins are fed to the dispensing opening along a slide member. The slide member defines a steep, planar upper surface for guiding the stack of napkins, and a less steep, curved lower sliding surface forming a turn in the slide toward the dispensing opening. The lower sliding surface is formed by a plurality of spaced runners separated by recesses. The stack is held by first and second compression members against a bottom part of the steep portion of the sliding surface to take the weight of the upper part of the stack from the part of the stack sliding on the lower curved surface. | 01-15-2015 |
20150048104 | TABLETOP NAPKIN DISPENSER - A napkin assembly including an open ended chute for storing a stack of napkins therein and an openable and closeable front member relative to the open end of the chute is disclosed. The chute is made of first to fourth sidewall members and a rear member that are separately injection molded pieces that include a clip structure to allow the pieces to be clipped together to form the chute. Opposed ones of the sidewall members are identical pieces allowing them to be interchanged with one another during manufacture while still allowing the sidewall members to clip together to form the chute. The front member includes a transparent window to allow a depth of the stack to be viewed from the outside to check a product low condition. The front member includes locking tabs to lock it in a closed position relative to the chute. The tabs may be flexed through openings in the chute from the outside into a lock release position. The chute includes blocking members to prevent over inward deflection of the locking tabs. | 02-19-2015 |
Rodney Wurgler, York, ND US
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20120297933 | ATTACHMENT FOR MAKING UP OR BREAKING OUT PIPE - An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment. | 11-29-2012 |
20130283589 | ATTACHMENT FOR MAKING UP OR BREAKING OUT PIPE - An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment. | 10-31-2013 |
20140028038 | GRAB ARM HOUSING FOR GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A two-piece grab arm housing for a grapple mechanism useable on a grapple attachment is described. The grab arm housing includes a lower arm housing with grab arms mounted to the lower arm housing, and an upper arm housing mounted to the lower arm housing. The upper arm housing and the lower arm housing are movable relative to one another in an x-direction and are moveable together in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction. In addition, the upper arm housing includes an opening through which a main beam of the grapple attachment can extend. | 01-30-2014 |
20150082598 | ATTACHMENT FOR MAKING UP OR BREAKING OUT PIPE - An attachment is described that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of heavy construction equipment. The attachment is configured to rotate a section of pipe during break out (i.e. disconnection or disassembly) from another section of pipe and/or make up (i.e. connection or assembly) with another section of pipe. The attachment is configured to break the joint or torque the joint to a predetermined torque value, unthread or thread pipe, and lift the pipe under the power of the heavy construction equipment. | 03-26-2015 |