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Douglas J. Baditoi, Algonac, MI US
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20130089382 | COOLANT SUPPLY FOR A MACHINE TOOL - A fluid delivery system for use with a cutting tool used to machine an opening in a workpiece may include a delivery tube having an outlet to be aligned with a cutting tool and a fluid supply coupled to the delivery tube to provide fluid to the delivery tube under pressure. The delivery tube is aligned with the workpiece at a side of the opening opposite to side through which the cutting tool is initially inserted and supplies fluid to the workpiece and cutting tool in a direction generally opposite to the direction that the cutting tool is inserted into the workpiece. | 04-11-2013 |
Douglas J. Bingler, Punta Gorda, FL US
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20110133582 | ENCAPSULATED SUBMERSIBLE PUMP - Apparatus is provided for use in a submersible pump, comprising; a stator having electrical windings and configured with a cavity to receive a rotor of a motor and to provide an electromotive force to drive the rotor arranged inside the cavity; a switch having circuitry configured to response to a level of fluid and control the operation of the stator; and electrical leads and connections configured to electrically couple the stator and the switch, and to provide power to operate the stator and the switch to drive the stator and to turn the electromotive force on and off to control the pumping of the fluid by submersible pump; the stator, the switch and electrical leads and connections being at least partly encapsulated in a material so as to form an encapsulated stator assembly with a watertight seal to prevent fluid from contacting the electrical windings, the circuitry of the switch and the electrical leads and connections. | 06-09-2011 |
20120007452 | ENCAPSULATED STATOR SPHERICAL ROTOR MOTOR PUMP - A spherical rotor wet rotor motor centrifugal pump having an electric motor that has a plastic encapsulated electrical motor stator and where plastic may also separate the electrical motor stator from coming in contact with the pumped fluid and where plastic may also form the housing of the electrical motor stator. | 01-12-2012 |
Douglas J. Birkholz, Madison, WI US
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20110133142 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING FISH TAPE - A device for dispensing fish tape includes a pair of outside walls and outer and inner annular walls depending generally perpendicularly from the edges of the outside walls. Intermediate pinch ring walls depend generally perpendicularly from the outside walls and are positioned between the inner and outer walls. A plurality of spaced apart protuberances are provided on the intermediate walls and engage undulations on a hoop of a winding belt mounted within the device. A fish tape is mounted within the device and engages with the winding hoop. Each outside wall has a flat section extending from the outer edge thereof toward the inner edge thereof, and a raised section extending from the flat section to the inner edge. | 06-09-2011 |
Douglas J. Bollin, Kaisersltern DE
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20140041351 | Header Height Control System - A header height control system having an operator input device for selecting a desired height of travel of an agricultural harvesting head above the ground, and wherein the system controls the agricultural harvesting head height based at least upon a header height control algorithm that is selected based at least upon the desired height of travel. | 02-13-2014 |
Douglas J. Bollin, Kaiserslautern DE
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20140096497 | HARVESTING HEAD WITH CONVEYOR DRIVE SYSTEM - A harvesting head ( | 04-10-2014 |
20150046043 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A driver assistance system for a combine harvester includes an ALU configured to receive two or more desired areas of improvement from an operator, and to calculate at least one control action that will improve the two or more areas of improvement. | 02-12-2015 |
20150080069 | Arrangement for Loss Measurement in a Combine Harvester - An arrangement for loss measurement in a combine harvester ( | 03-19-2015 |
Douglas J. Bollin, Port Byron, IL US
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20130091819 | Header Height Control with Tire Flex Compensation - A header height control system ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130104508 | Agricultural Harvesting Head Sensor Arrangement and Method of Attaching | 05-02-2013 |
Douglas J. Demarini, Collegeville, PA US
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20120183613 | Novel Pharmaceutical Composition - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same. | 07-19-2012 |
20130261075 | COMBINATION - The present invention relates to a method of treating cancer in a human and to pharmaceutical combinations useful in such treatment. In particular, the method relates to a cancer treatment method that includes administering 4-amino-1-(2-deoxy-2,2-difluoro-β-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-on 2′,2′-difluoro-2′-deoxycytidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)6,8-dimethy;-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to a human in need thereof. | 10-03-2013 |
20130266649 | NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same. | 10-10-2013 |
20140037726 | NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same. | 02-06-2014 |
20140099365 | NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same. | 04-10-2014 |
20140154316 | NOVEL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same. | 06-05-2014 |
Douglas J. Demetrick, E. Northport, NY US
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20090170098 | ANTIBODIES TO CELL-CYCLE REGULATORY PROTEIN P16, AND USES RELATED THERETO - The present invention relates to the discovery in eukaryotic cells, particularly mammalian cells, of a family of cell-cycle regulatory proteins (“CCR-proteins”). As described herein, this family of proteins includes a polypeptide having an apparent molecular weight of 16 kDa, and a polypeptide having an apparent molecular weight of approximately 15 kDa, each of which can function as an inhibitor of cell-cycle progression, and therefore ultimately of cell growth. The present invention comprises antibodies directed to such CCR-proteins. The present invention is directed to a kit for detecting the level of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p16 gene expression comprising antibodies directed to a p16 protein. | 07-02-2009 |
Douglas J. Desmit, Greenwood, IN US
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20140190648 | METHOD FOR CURING COLD-BOX FOUNDRY SHAPE WITH GASEOUS CATALYST - A “cold box” process for forming a foundry shape by curing a binder in a foundry mix operates by sequentially introducing a first vaporous curing catalyst to a pattern containing the formed foundry mix, followed by introducing at least a second vaporous curing catalyst. By arranging the amounts of the respective vaporous curing catalysts and the contact times, as well as by using the less active vaporous curing catalyst first, the total amount of curing catalyst used to effect the cure is reduced. Carrier gas may be used with the respective vaporous curing catalysts. Typically, the vaporous curing catalysts are tertiary amines having between three and six carbon atoms. | 07-10-2014 |
Douglas J. Diemel, Philadelphia, PA US
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20080278047 | MEDICINE CABINET WITH COLD STORAGE REGION - A medicine cabinet has refrigeration capability for storing sensitive bathroom items. An evaporation tray is provided to receive condensation from the refrigeration system and evaporate it to the atmosphere without disrupting ornamental characteristics. The refrigerator compartment is preferably a modular unit. | 11-13-2008 |
20100270438 | Medicine Cabinet - A medicine cabinet is disclosed that has electrical power. An internal raceway is provided to hide the electrical wiring for the cabinet, accommodate power cords of appliances powered by the cabinet, and to support shelving. A vertically movable front mirrored door can be raised to access the power supply and/or cabinet storage space. | 10-28-2010 |
Douglas J. Fjelland, Medford, OR US
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20120024739 | LATCH SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - A latch system for stacked containers includes a plurality of bosses and a latch mechanism. The bosses are coupled to each of the stack containers and may include a pivot boss, a storage boss and a latch boss. The latch mechanism includes a pivot end portion, a flexible mid portion and a latch end portion. The pivot end portion is placed onto the pivot boss to allow rotation of the latch mechanism there about. In one embodiment, the pivot end portion includes a rounded inner diameter to permit both in-plane and out-of-plane rotation of the latch mechanism relative to the container. The latch end portion biasly engages either the storage boss of the same container or the latch boss of another container. | 02-02-2012 |
20120043342 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - A handle assembly for a container includes a baseplate and a handle portion. A post extends from an arm of the handle portion and is configured to allow the baseplate to be snapped onto the post. In turn, the baseplate may be fastened or otherwise attached to the container. When lifting the container, the handle is rotated from a stored position and mechanically halted in a lifting position with interlocking complementary stops coupled to the handle portion and baseplate, respectively. In one embodiment, the stops include complementarily angled surfaces that are placed in interlocking bearing contact when the handle portion is in the lifting position. A biasing member coupled to the handle portion and engaged with the baseplate biases the handle portion toward the stored position. | 02-23-2012 |
Douglas J. Garcia, Beaverton, OR US
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20080252315 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HANDLER HAVING SELF-CLEANING LOWER CONTACT - An electrical component handler that tests electrical circuit components and includes a self-cleaning lower contact offers reduced yield loss and mean time between assists. A preferred embodiment of the electrical component handler includes multiple sets of upper and lower contacts, each set of which is spatially aligned to electrically contact a single device-under-test (DUT). Each DUT is seated in a test plate that transports the DUT to and from a test measurement position between the upper and lower contacts. The lower contact includes a contact tip that a biasing mechanism urges against the electrical component as it undergoes a test process and against a surface of the test plate as it transports the electrical component. The lower contact rubs against the test plate, thereby contributing to removal of contaminant material acquired by the contact tip during component handler operation. | 10-16-2008 |
20100206769 | HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH DENSITY CARRIER PLATE - A carrier plate for supporting electronic components during processing includes hexagonally-arranged holes for supporting the components. Walls of the holes comprise a gripping resilient material. The hexagonal arrangement provides a strong carrier that improves production yield through an increase in per batch processing and improved locational accuracy over conventional carriers. | 08-19-2010 |
20110220595 | High Strength, High Density Carrier Plate - A carrier plate for supporting electronic components during processing includes hexagonally-arranged holes for supporting the components. Walls of the holes comprise a gripping resilient material. The hexagonal arrangement provides a strong carrier that improves production yield through an increase in per batch processing and improved locational accuracy over conventional carriers. | 09-15-2011 |
20120249175 | CONVEYOR-MOUNTABLE CARRIER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE TESTING - A conveyor mountable carrier is adapted to test an electronic device that has electrical leads. The carrier includes a body having a clamping area defined by a base surface and at least one lateral stop surface. The body also defines a pneumatic channel for directing pressurized air toward the clamping area. A clamp is movably connected to the body and has an engaging portion that is positioned opposite the stop surface of the body. The clamp is moveable between an engaged position in which the electronic device is securable to the body and a disengaged position in which the electronic device is releasable from the body. | 10-04-2012 |
20120318639 | Shallow Angle Vertical Rotary Loader For Electronic Device Testing - A rotary loader taught herein comprises a rotatable load plate including a plurality of component pockets arranged about a rotational axis of the load plate, the load plate inclined with respect to a horizontal surface at an angle of inclination of less than 50 degrees and a load wall arranged about a lower portion of the load plate adjacent certain ones of the plurality of component pockets and extending above a height of the load plate. The load wall includes a retention surface extending in a direction parallel to an outer peripheral edge of the load plate and a loading surface inclined with respect a line perpendicular to a top surface of the load plate in a direction away from the retention surface at an angle of inclination of less than 45 degrees. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319712 | Probe Module With Interleaved Serpentine Test Contacts For Electronic Device Testing - A probe module for testing an electronic device comprises at least two contacts, each contact including a first end portion extending in a first direction along a first line, a second end portion extending linearly in a second direction opposite from the first direction and along a second line, and a third curved portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first line is spaced apart from and in parallel with the second line, and the at least two contacts are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the first line and the second line. Methods for making such a probe module are also taught. | 12-20-2012 |
20130014473 | CONFIGURATIONS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT-CARRYING APERTURES IN A TERMINATION BELT - A miniature component carrier includes a thin, resilient mask through which are formed multiple spaced-apart apertures each of which is sized and shaped to compliantly receive and hold a miniature component in a controlled orientation during termination processing such that the side margins of the aperture primarily contact and grip the corner regions of the miniature component. At least some of the apertures have side margins that form rhomboidal or elliptical apertures. The shape and size of the multiple spaced-apart apertures confine within an operational tolerance contact between the side margins of the aperture and the side or end wall surfaces of the electronic component. This reduces mechanical damage to the side and end wall surfaces that results from their contact with the side margins during receipt and gripping of the miniature component in the aperture. | 01-17-2013 |
20140116922 | CONFIGURATIONS OF APERTURES IN A MINIATURE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT CARRIER MASK - A miniature component carrier includes a thin, resilient mask through which are formed multiple spaced-apart apertures each of which is sized and shaped to compliantly receive and hold a miniature component in a controlled orientation during termination processing such that the side margins of the aperture primarily contact and grip the corner regions of the miniature component. At least some of the apertures have side margins that form rhomboidal or elliptical apertures. The shape and size of the multiple spaced-apart apertures confine within an operational tolerance contact between the side margins of the aperture and the side or end wall surfaces of the electronic component. This reduces mechanical damage to the side and end wall surfaces that results from their contact with the side margins during receipt and gripping of the miniature component in the aperture. | 05-01-2014 |
20140190875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - A component handler ( | 07-10-2014 |
Douglas J. Golenz, Littleton, CO US
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20090255968 | FOLD-OUT AND EXTENDING STORAGE CONTAINER - The invention is generally directed towards systems, arrangements and methods that permit fixable and releasable mounting of equipment on mounting surfaces. More specifically these systems, arrangements and methods relate to fixable or releasable mounting of a fold-out and extending storage container for use with transporting vehicles, particularly recreational vehicles, to attach to different mounting locations about the interior or exterior of the recreational vehicle. Utilizing various fasteners known in the art, the fold-out and extending storage container is fixably mounted to mounting surfaces. Utilizing a plurality of receivers configured to be at least semi-permanently coupled to mounting surfaces about the interior and exterior of the recreational vehicle, the fold-out and extending storage container is releasably mounted to mounting surfaces. The storage container is pivotally attached to the mounting arrangement to allow the user to pivot or rotate the storage container into a use and a stored configuration. | 10-15-2009 |
Douglas J. Grollmes, Hesston, KS US
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20140041885 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MARKER FOLDABLE ABOUT COMPOUND ANGLE - A foldable marker mounted to an agricultural implement includes pivotally connected inboard and outboard arms, with the outboard arm supporting a ground marker device. The arms are shiftable between folded and unfolded conditions, with the inboard arm defining a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the inboard arm and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, with the inboard arm operable to be unfolded so that the transverse axis is substantially aligned with a forward direction in the unfolded condition. A pivot joint defines a pivot axis, with the pivot axis and transverse axis defining a lateral angle of at least twenty degrees and a vertical angle of at least twenty degrees. The outboard arm is in a laterally extended position when the arms are in the unfolded condition and in a laterally retracted position when the arms are in the folded condition. | 02-13-2014 |
Douglas J. Hansknecht, Columbus, OH US
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20130212146 | INCREASED INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN WEB-BASED APPLICATIONS AND HARDWARE FUNCTIONS - The invention is directed to increasing interoperability between web-based applications and hardware functions of a mobile device. The invention includes a thick-client hardware compatibility wrapper (HCW), which renders web-based applications and manages communication between hardware functionality and the web-based application. Specifically, the HCW monitors the web-based application and identifies commands to the hardware components of the mobile device. These commands are interpreted by the HCW, which then uses native calls to perform the hardware-specific activities. The HCW is also capable of calling functions on a webpage within the web-based application in response to query commands to the web-based application or in response to hardware events from the hardware components. | 08-15-2013 |
Douglas J. Hawn, Melissa, TX US
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20120069742 | Method and Apparatus for Network OAM Interworking - Network service providers have largely addressed the growth in demand for communications networks in two ways: employing faster and more robust communications protocols through equipment upgrades and increasing use of Operations, Administrations, and Management (OAM) procedures for improved network performance. Typically, OAM operations procedures used by a network protocol are unique to that protocol and are not compatible with other network protocols. Service providers with networks that use multiple communications protocols, such as networks using legacy and newly installed equipment, can have difficulty ensuring optimal performance due to non-compatible OAM operations. A method, and corresponding apparatus, for supporting OAM interworking between first and second communications protocols used in an interworking circuit of a communications network is disclosed. The method, or corresponding apparatus, allows network service providers to ensure optimal network performance in a manner that does not affect customer traffic, is transparent to customers, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing interworking network nodes. | 03-22-2012 |
Douglas J. Hoblbein, Hopewell, NJ US
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20130149663 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT INCLUDING AN ORAL CARE AGENT - An oral care instrument includes at least one oral care agent. In one embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided on one or more surfaces of the oral care instrument or included within cavities within the head or in one or more surfaces of a head. In other embodiment, the oral care agent can be provided in or on a thin slab subsequently bonded onto a surface, or applied as a stable coating. The oral care instrument can also be provided with a wear indicator. The oral care agents can be released during one use, during multiple uses, or throughout the life of the instrument. Water, oral secretions and/or chemicals within the mouth can activate the oral care agents. | 06-13-2013 |
Douglas J. Holmi, Marlborough, MA US
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20100080401 | Vehicle Audio System Surround Modes - A signal processor for use in a vehicle audio system provides multiple operating modes. A first mode provides substantially equal total sound pressure levels at each seating location. A first equalization pattern provides a substantially similar frequency response at each of the seating locations, and a first balance configuration provides substantially similar balance patterns at each of the seating locations. A second mode provides greater sound pressure levels at a first seating location than at other seating locations. A second equalization pattern results in a frequency response at the first seating location that is substantially smoother than the frequency responses at other seating locations, and a second balance configuration results in the balance pattern at the first seating location being substantially more balanced than the balance patterns at other seating locations. | 04-01-2010 |
Douglas J. Honnold, Evanston, IL US
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20110004682 | DETERMINING PROJECTION WEIGHTS BASED ON A CENSUS DATA - Projection weights may be configured to project usage of a first set of resources by users of a first group of clients systems to usage of the first set of resources by users in a larger group of users. Users of the first group of client systems may be a sample of a larger group of users that access resources on the network using client systems. The projection weights may be determined based on a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data. The first set of usage data may be determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a first group of client systems. The second set of usage data may be determined based on information received from a second group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with a second set of resources accessed by the second group of client systems. | 01-06-2011 |
Douglas J. Howery, Jr., O'Fallon, MO US
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20090277122 | No-Through-Metal Structural Panelized Housing System for Buildings and Enclosures and Economical Process for Manufacture of Same - A metal panel generally constructed from sheet material, such as sheet metal, and assemblies thereof which can be used to construct an enclosure, and specifically a no-through-metal enclosure. There is also provided methods for constructing a floor, walls, and roof of a no-through-metal enclosure utilizing such panels or construction techniques. The construction can still utilize metal fasteners such as rivets, bolts, or screws for maintaining strength which still maintaining the no-through-metal construction. | 11-12-2009 |
Douglas J. Hulslander, Atlanta, GA US
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20080230943 | Method and apparatus for enhanced fiber bundle dispersion with a divergent fiber draw unit - A method and associated apparatus for melt extruding a nonwoven web includes providing a plurality of fibers from an extrusion device. The fibers are conveyed through a diverging profile portion of a fiber drawing unit (FDU) that causes the fibers to spread and expand in the machine direction within the FDU. The fibers are then conveyed through a diverging diffusion chamber spaced from the outlet of the FDU to reduce the velocity of the fibers and further spread the fibers in the machine direction. The fibers may be subjected to an applied electrostatic charge in either the diffusion chamber or the FDU. From the outlet of the diffusion chamber, the fibers are laid onto a forming surface as a nonwoven web. | 09-25-2008 |
20120274003 | METHOD FOR ENHANCED FIBER BUNDLE DISPERSION WITH A DIVERGENT FIBER DRAW UNIT - A method and associated apparatus for melt extruding a nonwoven web includes providing a plurality of fibers from an extrusion device. The fibers are conveyed through a diverging profile portion of a fiber drawing unit (FDU) that causes the fibers to spread and expand in the machine direction within the FDU. The fibers are then conveyed through a diverging diffusion chamber spaced from the outlet of the FDU to reduce the velocity of the fibers and further spread the fibers in the machine direction. The fibers may be subjected to an applied electrostatic charge in either the diffusion chamber or the FDU. From the outlet of the diffusion chamber, the fibers are laid onto a forming surface as a nonwoven web. | 11-01-2012 |
Douglas J. Kempski, Holland, OH US
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20080302223 | Fiber chopper and method of chopping - A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll. | 12-11-2008 |
20100319616 | FIBER SIZING APPLICATOR AND METHOD - Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance. | 12-23-2010 |
Douglas J. King, Union City, CA US
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20090134324 | Partitions for Forming Separate Vacuum-Chambers - A mass spectrometry system comprises a panel movable between an open and closed position relative to a housing. At least part of ion-optics is mounted to the panel. The housing surrounds ion-optics and a partition forms a gas barrier separating vacuum-chambers within the housing when the panel is in the closed position. The gas barrier formed by the partition is broken when the panel moves to the open position. | 05-28-2009 |
20100327156 | Self-Aligning Floating Ion-Optics Components - A mass spectrometry system includes an ion-optics and a housing for the ion-optics. A panel is movable between an open and closed position relative to the housing. A first section of the ion-optics is within the housing, while a second section of the ion-optics is mounted to the panel. The ion-optics is surrounded by the housing and the panel when the panel is in the closed position. An alignment mechanism aligns the first and second sections of the ion-optics into a pre-determined alignment upon closing the panel. | 12-30-2010 |
Douglas J. Kostyk, Victor, NY US
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20090087202 | ROLLER FUSER SYSTEM WITH FUSING MEMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PRINTING - Internally-heated external rollers transfer heat rapidly to a fuser roller in an electrostatographic printer. Stored media process set points, input image content and input media type data are used to regulate the heat transfer rate by varying the nip width between the heated external rollers and the fuser roller. The rate of heat transfer and the rate of heat transfer adjustment are sufficiently rapid that many different media weights and types may be mixed in a print run without restrictions on media run lengths, without collation requirements per run, and without productivity losses due to slowing of feed rate for heavier receivers. | 04-02-2009 |
Douglas J. Krueger, Jr., Macomb, MI US
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20130307302 | HAPTIC MOTOR - A seat cushion of a vehicle seat includes a cushion made of foam and at least one motor assembly located in the cushion. The at least one motor assembly includes a housing having a first portion and a second portion, and one of the first portion and the second portion includes a meltable feature located near a location of contact of the first portion and the second portion. The meltable feature melts to secure the first portion of the housing to the second portion of the housing to retain a motor within the housing. | 11-21-2013 |
Douglas J. Kruep, Dunwoody, GA US
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20110093344 | TARGETED INTERACTIVE CONTENT FOR IN-STORE RETAIL CUSTOMERS - Systems and methods are disclosed for operating an interactive content system in a retail environment. As items are scanned at a point of sale system, item data may be provided to an interactive content system and used to generate one or more messages that may presented to a customer offering other items, which may be offered at a discount. Message may be selected based on a relative ranking of available messages. The customer may select one or more of the other items directly on a display, or a cashier may include such items in the transaction at the direction of the customer. Items presented to a customer in a message may be ordered or presented in a format based on item ranking. A cashier may be provided with a script including prompts regarding suggested items. | 04-21-2011 |
Douglas J. Lee, San Jose, CA US
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20090161465 | Non-volatile Memory Device Having High Speed Serial Interface - A non-volatile memory device comprises an interface circuit for receiving a plurality of signals. The plurality of signals provides multiplexed address and data and command signals in a serial format. An input buffer stores a plurality of the plurality of signals received in serial format and reconstitutes the address, data and command signals, and has an output. A command circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the command signals therefrom. An address circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the address signals therefrom. A data buffer circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the data signals therefrom. An array of non-volatile memory cells stores data from and provides data to the data buffer in response to address signals from the address decoder. A state machine is connected to the command circuit and controls the array of non-volatile memory cells. An output buffer receives data from the data buffer circuit and provides data to the interface circuit. | 06-25-2009 |
20100067311 | Non-Volatile Memory Device Having High Speed Serial Interface - A non-volatile memory device comprises an interface circuit for receiving a plurality of signals. The plurality of signals provides multiplexed address and data and command signals in a serial format. An input buffer stores a plurality of the plurality of signals received in serial format and reconstitutes the address, data and command signals, and has an output. A command circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the command signals therefrom. An address circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the address signals therefrom. A data buffer circuit receives the output of the input buffer and stores the data signals therefrom. An array of non-volatile memory cells stores data from and provides data to the data buffer in response to address signals from the address decoder. A state machine is connected to the command circuit and controls the array of non-volatile memory cells. An output buffer receives data from the data buffer circuit and provides data to the interface circuit. | 03-18-2010 |
20130037898 | Memory Array Including Magnetic Random Access Memory Cells and Oblique Field Lines - A memory device includes a first plurality of magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cells positioned along a first direction, and a first bit line electrically connected to the first plurality of MRAM cells, the bit line oriented in the first direction. The device includes a first plurality of field lines oriented in a second direction different from the first direction, the first plurality of field lines being spaced such that only a corresponding first one of the first plurality of MRAM cells is configurable by each of the first plurality of field lines. The device includes a second plurality of field lines oriented in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction, the second plurality of field lines being spaced such that only a corresponding second one of the first plurality of MRAM cells is configurable by each of the second plurality of field lines. | 02-14-2013 |
20130241536 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured to Measure Magnetic Field Direction - An apparatus includes circuits, a field line configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input, a sensing module configured to determine a parameter of each circuit, and a magnetic field direction determination module configured to determine an angular orientation of the apparatus relative to an external magnetic field based on the parameter. Each circuit includes multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. Each magnetic tunnel junction includes a storage layer having a storage magnetization direction and a sense layer having a sense magnetization direction configured based on the magnetic field. Each magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that the sense magnetization direction and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the external magnetic field. The parameter varies based on the resistances of the multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. The magnetic field direction determination module is implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241636 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured as an Amplifier - An apparatus includes a circuit and a field line. The circuit includes a magnetic tunnel junction including a storage layer and a sense layer. The field line is configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input signal, where the magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that a magnetization direction of the sense layer and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the magnetic field. The circuit is configured to amplify the input signal to generate an output signal that varies in response to the resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction. | 09-19-2013 |
20150077095 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured to Measure Magnetic Field Direction - An apparatus includes circuits, a field line configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input, a sensing module configured to determine a parameter of each circuit, and a magnetic field direction determination module configured to determine an angular orientation of the apparatus relative to an external magnetic field based on the parameter. Each circuit includes multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. Each magnetic tunnel junction includes a storage layer having a storage magnetization direction and a sense layer having a sense magnetization direction configured based on the magnetic field. Each magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that the sense magnetization direction and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the external magnetic field. The parameter varies based on the resistances of the multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. The magnetic field direction determination module is implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077096 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured to Measure Magnetic Field Direction - An apparatus includes circuits, a field line configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input, a sensing module configured to determine a parameter of each circuit, and a magnetic field direction determination module configured to determine an angular orientation of the apparatus relative to an external magnetic field based on the parameter. Each circuit includes multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. Each magnetic tunnel junction includes a storage layer having a storage magnetization direction and a sense layer having a sense magnetization direction configured based on the magnetic field. Each magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that the sense magnetization direction and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the external magnetic field. The parameter varies based on the resistances of the multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. The magnetic field direction determination module is implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077097 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured to Measure Magnetic Field Direction - An apparatus includes circuits, a field line configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input, a sensing module configured to determine a parameter of each circuit, and a magnetic field direction determination module configured to determine an angular orientation of the apparatus relative to an external magnetic field based on the parameter. Each circuit includes multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. Each magnetic tunnel junction includes a storage layer having a storage magnetization direction and a sense layer having a sense magnetization direction configured based on the magnetic field. Each magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that the sense magnetization direction and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the external magnetic field. The parameter varies based on the resistances of the multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. The magnetic field direction determination module is implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077098 | Magnetic Logic Units Configured to Measure Magnetic Field Direction - An apparatus includes circuits, a field line configured to generate a magnetic field based on an input, a sensing module configured to determine a parameter of each circuit, and a magnetic field direction determination module configured to determine an angular orientation of the apparatus relative to an external magnetic field based on the parameter. Each circuit includes multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. Each magnetic tunnel junction includes a storage layer having a storage magnetization direction and a sense layer having a sense magnetization direction configured based on the magnetic field. Each magnetic tunnel junction is configured such that the sense magnetization direction and a resistance of the magnetic tunnel junction vary based on the external magnetic field. The parameter varies based on the resistances of the multiple magnetic tunnel junctions. The magnetic field direction determination module is implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. | 03-19-2015 |
Douglas J. Linquest, Fayetteville, NY US
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20100324380 | MOBILE MEDICAL WORKSTATION - A medical workstation is defined by a supporting structure having at least one medical diagnostic instrument disposed thereupon. A first display is further disposed on a first side of the supporting structure and a second display is disposed on a second side of the supporting structure in a manner substantially opposite from the first display. Each of the first and second displays are interconnected to the at least one medical diagnostic instrument to permit at least one of the displays in order to display diagnostic results and are tandemly or independently controllable. | 12-23-2010 |
20130002420 | MOBILE MEDICAL WORKSTATION - A medical workstation is defined by a supporting structure having at least one medical diagnostic instrument disposed thereupon. A first display is further disposed on a first side of the supporting structure and a second display is disposed on a second side of the supporting structure in a manner substantially opposite from the first display. Each of the first and second displays are interconnected to the at least one medical diagnostic instrument to permit at least one of the displays in order to display diagnostic results and are tandemly or independently controllable. | 01-03-2013 |
Douglas J. Mcguffin-Noll, Westerville, OH US
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20090133552 | FOOD PRODUCT SLICER AND ASSOCIATED GAUGE PLATE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A food product slicer includes a base and a knife mounted for rotation relative to the base. A carriage assembly is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife. An adjustable gauge plate ( | 05-28-2009 |
Douglas J. Mckibbon, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20090089068 | Method of Automatically Configuring Replacement Modules in Vehicles - Replacement modules are mapped to a telematics subscriber's account to allow a provider to properly manage a subscriber's services. Aspects of the invention allow vehicle dealer personnel to map replacement modules automatically through a provider website without contacting a live advisor. Subsequently, the provider automatically completes configuration of the replacement module via a wireless network. | 04-02-2009 |
Douglas J. Mckibbon, Farmington, MI US
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20090089069 | METHOD FOR DEREGISTRATION OF REMOVED TELECOMMUNICATION MODULE - A method for deregistering a module removed from a telematics unit associated with a vehicle employs a network-based deregistration interface for module data uniquely identifying the removed module as well as optionally for uniquely identifying the vehicle owner or subscriber and the vehicle, e.g., a subscriber ID and VIN. The interface may also comprise one or more authentication fields for receiving and transmitting authentication data. | 04-02-2009 |
Douglas J. Menkedick, Guilford, IN US
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20080201847 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 08-28-2008 |
20080201851 | LIFT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A lift system for a hospital bed is disclosed. The lift system includes lift arms that support a frame over a base frame. The lift arms are moved to raise and lower the frame relative to the base frame. | 08-28-2008 |
20080289108 | LIFT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A lift system for a hospital bed is disclosed. The lift system includes lift arms that support a frame over a base frame. The lift arms are moved to raise and lower the frame relative to the base frame. | 11-27-2008 |
20090313758 | HOSPITAL BED - A hospital bed is disclosed. The bed includes at least one tiltable deck section, and a linkage assembly configured to facilitate tilting of the at least one deck section. | 12-24-2009 |
20110037597 | BODY POSITION MONITORING SYSTEM - An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of an obstruction with respect to a height-adjustable bed. The apparatus includes one or more sensors coupled to the bed. At least one of the sensors has an output signal which is variable in response to changes in a weight applied to the support surface. The apparatus also includes a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signals from the sensor or sensors. The controller is configured to monitor the output signals, and turn on a room light if a change in position of a body relative to a support surface of the bed is detected. | 02-17-2011 |
20110234408 | BODY POSITION MONITORING SYSTEM - A bed includes a frame, a controller coupled to the frame, and a patient position detection system coupled to the frame and coupled to the controller. The patient position detection system has at least three modes of operation of varying sensitivities for determining whether a person supported on the frame has moved by a sufficient amount to activate an alarm. | 09-29-2011 |
20120086575 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING ALERT LIGHT - A bed includes a frame, a controller coupled to the frame, and a patient position detection system coupled to the frame and coupled to the controller. The patient position detection system has at least three modes of operation of varying sensitivities for determining whether a person supported on the frame has moved by a sufficient amount to activate an alarm. | 04-12-2012 |
20120174319 | Hospital Bed - A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 07-12-2012 |
20120291200 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING ALERT LIGHT - A bed includes a frame, a controller coupled to the frame, and a patient position detection system coupled to the frame and coupled to the controller. The patient position detection system has multiple modes of operation of varying sensitivities for determining whether a person supported on the frame has moved by a sufficient amount to activate an alarm. The frame includes a plurality of barriers. An alert light is coupled to one of the barriers. | 11-22-2012 |
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Douglas J. Moening, Farmington, MI US
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20090118988 | TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM AND POST OXYGEN SENSOR PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A system comprises a post oxygen performance diagnostic (POPD) module that performs a POPD of a post oxygen sensor, wherein the POPD includes a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) portion. A torque converter control module adjusts operation of a torque converter clutch (TCC). The POPD module and the torque converter control module operate the TCC to control engine speed above a predetermined engine speed during the DFCO portion of the POPD. A method comprises performing a POPD of a post oxygen sensor, wherein the POPD includes a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) portion and adjusting operation of a torque converter clutch (TCC) to control engine speed above a predetermined engine speed during the DFCO portion of the POPD. | 05-07-2009 |
Douglas J. Montevecchio, Victor, NY US
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20090203352 | MOBILE PHONE/DEVICE USAGE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed are systems and methods that enable organizations, for example corporations and legal firms, to manage mobile communication devices and device usage, and to automatically and remotely apply or link that usage to particular departments and/or clients. | 08-13-2009 |
Douglas J. Moon, Enon Valley, PA US
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20120173254 | LOAD BALANCING AND ASSIGNING MEDICATION REQUESTS - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for load balancing medication requests. In one embodiment, a medication server may receive medications requests. The medication server may then load balance the medication requests and assign them to one or more medication filling devices for filling based at least in part on the load balancing. The one or more medication filling devices can then process and fill the assigned medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173255 | MODES AND WORKFLOWS FOR PROCESSING MEDICATION REQUESTS - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for processing medication requests. In one embodiment, a user may define an operational mode that can be initiated by one or more triggers. A user may also define one or more workflows for processing medication requests. The one or more workflows can be associated with the operational mode. In response to the occurrence of the appropriate triggers, the operational mode can automatically, semi-automatically, and/or manually be initiated. When the operational mode is initiated, the associated workflows are used for processing medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173391 | MEDICATION INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for medication inventory management. In one embodiment, a medication server may receive medications requests. The medication server may then assign the medication requests to one or more medication filling devices for filling based at least in part on their inventory available for filling such requests. The one or more medication filling devices can then process and fill the assigned medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
Douglas J. Olson, Plymouth, MN US
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20100236336 | MULIPLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER - A multiple degree of freedom displacement transducer and body thereof is used to measure linear displacements along and/or rotational or pivotal displacements about up to three orthogonal axes. In one embodiment, a displacement transducer body includes a first pivoting assembly and a second pivoting assembly. Each pivoting assembly has a support member pivotable relative to another portion about two orthogonal axes. A structure joins said another portion of each pivoting assembly together. In another embodiment, a displacement transducer includes a first support member, a second support member, and a cross flexure assembly joining the first support member to the second support member. The cross flexure assembly is arranged to allow the first support member to pivot relative to the second support member about two intersecting orthogonal axes. An angular sensing device is arranged to provide an output signal related to angular movement of the first support member relative to the second support member about at least one of the orthogonal axes. | 09-23-2010 |
20100326206 | PLATFORM BALANCE - The present disclosure is directed to a platform balance that is suitable for transmitting forces and moments in a plurality of directions. The platform balance is adapted to support a test specimen, such as a large vehicle, in a test environment such as a wind tunnel. The platform balance includes a frame support and at least three spaced-apart transducers coupled to the frame support. Each of the transducers is sensitive about two orthogonal sensed axes. The transducers cooperate to provide signals indicative of forces and moments with respect to at least two orthogonal axes. Each transducer includes a transducer body having a support coupled to a sensor body along an axis of compliance. The sensor body is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance. | 12-30-2010 |
Douglas J. Pillsbury, Suffolk, VA US
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20100280755 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID ASSESSMENT - Systems and devices for assessment of an impact by an event on an environment are disclosed. Processes for automated impact assessment are also disclosed. An impact assessment can be performed in computer-generated environments which include data regarding the environment impacted and data regarding the event impacting the environment. Environment data may be represented as a geospatial layer. | 11-04-2010 |
20130218471 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID ASSESMENT - Systems and devices for assessment of an impact by an event on an environment are disclosed. Processes for automated impact assessment are also disclosed. An impact assessment can be performed in computer-generated environments which include data regarding the environment impacted and data regarding the event impacting the environment. Environment data may be represented as a geospatial layer. | 08-22-2013 |
Douglas J. Priemer, Harrison Township, MI US
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20090105901 | System for utilizing vehicle data and method of utilizing vehicle data - A system for monitoring vehicle operating data and transmitting same to a central processing center. The central processing center analyzes the received data and transmits the analyzed data to other vehicles. | 04-23-2009 |
Douglas J. Reak, Crystal, MN US
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20120020061 | POLE LIGHTS AND DOCK POLE COVERS WITH LIGHTING - The present invention is a self contained lighting system, including a light member, the light member having at least one light emitting member operably coupled to an ambient light sensor, the light sensor opening a path of electric energy to at least one light emitting member at a first certain sensed level of ambient light and closing the path of electric energy to at least one light emitting member at a second certain sensed level of ambient light, an electric energy storage device operably coupled to the path of electric energy and an electric energy generation device operably coupled to the electric energy storage device, the electric energy generation device for providing electric energy to the electric energy storage device, and a generally thin walled tube being operably coupled to the light member, the tube defining an inner aperture, an opening at the first end of the tube opening to the inner aperture, and at least one threaded, generally transverse bore defined in the thin wall, the at least one bore for threadedly receiving a set screw. A method of forming the self contained lighting system, is further included. | 01-26-2012 |
Douglas J. Ricket, Mountain View, CA US
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20090094224 | COLLABORATIVE SEARCH RESULTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing alternative search results for a query. In one aspect, a method includes transmitting a set of one or more search results for a query to a client device for presentation to a user, where each search result refers to a respective resource, receiving from the client device an alternative search result submitted by the user for the query, associating the alternative search result with the query, and storing in a repository the query and the alternative search result, where the alternative search result is transmitted with the set of one or more search results for a new search of the query. | 04-09-2009 |
20110120448 | HELIOSTAT CONTROL SCHEME USING CAMERAS - A heliostat control system includes a receiver located within a receiver volume and a view port located proximate to the receiver volume. The receiver is configured to receive sunlight reflected from a mirror of a heliostat. The view port is optically connected to a camera, and the camera is configured to generate an image including pixels having a brightness dependent on an orientation of the mirror. | 05-26-2011 |
20120174909 | Heliostat Control Scheme Using Cameras - A heliostat control system includes a heliostat having a reflective surface and at least one reflective element, the reflective surface having a different radius of curvature than the at least one reflective element, a receiver configured to receive sunlight reflected from the reflective surface, and a camera configured to receive sunlight reflected from the at least one reflective element and to generate an image including pixels having a brightness dependent on an orientation of the reflective surface. | 07-12-2012 |
20140195507 | COLLABORATIVE SEARCH RESULTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing alternative search results for a query. In one aspect, a method includes transmitting a set of one or more search results for a query to a client device for presentation to a user, where each search result refers to a respective resource, receiving from the client device an alternative search result submitted by the user for the query, associating the alternative search result with the query, and storing in a repository the query and the alternative search result, where the alternative search result is transmitted with the set of one or more search results for a new search of the query. | 07-10-2014 |
Douglas J. Rose-Innes, Gwent GB
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20090187185 | Surgical instrument - An articulated surgical instrument includes a handle, an actuating assembly associated with the handle, and a shaft including a proximal end coupled to the handle, a deflectable portion and an end effector. Distal portions of deflection wires are connected to the shaft. Proximal portions of the wires are connected to the actuating assembly. Movement of the actuating assembly moves the deflection wires to cause a deflection of the deflectable portion. The actuating assembly includes one or more actuators and one or more slider members associated with the actuators and connected to the deflection wires. The slider members are movable linearly between first and second positions, the proximal portions of the deflection wires being connected to the slider members. One of the actuators and slider members has a cam track and the other has a cam follower, such that movement of an actuator by the user of the instrument causes a linear movement of a slider member from its first position to its second position, so as to move the deflection wires causing a corresponding deflection of the deflectable portion. | 07-23-2009 |
Douglas J. Send, Dubuque, IA US
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20120204555 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CHARGE AIR COOLER PRECOOLER - A work machine having an air-breathing, fuel-consuming, liquid-cooled internal combustion (IC) engine and a turbocharger receiving combustion products from the IC engine and a compressor for pressurizing air to the IC engine. A primary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and a secondary heat exchanger is in fluid flow connection between the compressor and the IC engine and is upstream of the primary heat exchanger. The secondary heat exchanger is an air-to-liquid heat exchanger and receives liquid coolant from the IC engine. | 08-16-2012 |
Douglas J. Siebenaler, Maineville, OH US
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20090005808 | Staple cartridge cavity configuration with cooperative surgical staple - Surgical staples including features which can cooperate with staple cavities in a staple cartridge in order to reduce, or even prevent, the surgical staples from rocking, rotating or tilting, within the staple cavities while the staples are deployed by a staple driver, especially when the staples are oriented at different directions. In various embodiments, the surgical staples can include crowns having arcuate and/or cylindrical features which can cooperate with arcuate and/or cylindrical features of the staple cavities in order to reduce unwanted relative movement, or rotation, between the staples and the staple cavities. | 01-01-2009 |
20090206139 | BUTTRESS MATERIAL FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector. | 08-20-2009 |
20090206142 | BUTTRESS MATERIAL FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector. | 08-20-2009 |
20120074198 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE - A staple cartridge can comprise a plurality of staples positioned within a cartridge body, wherein the cartridge body can comprise a tissue-contacting deck and a plurality of ridges extending from the tissue-contacting deck. The ridges can be configured to prevent, or reduce the possibility of, tissue from moving relative to the staple cartridge during use. The staple cartridge can further comprise a plurality of staple cavities, wherein each staple cavity can comprise an opening in the deck which is at least partially surrounded by a ridge. The ridges can comprise a uniform height or a height which varies along the length thereof. The height can vary relative to a proximal end and a distal end of the cartridge body and/or between the center of the cartridge body and the side. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080333 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX - A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to one another by a retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue therebetween. In various embodiments, each fastener can comprise a base and the distance in which the retention matrix is seated relative to the fastener bases can be selectively determined by a surgeon in order to apply a desired pressure to the tissue. In certain embodiments, each fastener can further comprise a fastener leg and the retention matrix can comprise a first layer configured to engage the fastener legs. The retention matrix can further comprise a second layer mounted to the first layer which can comprise one or more encapsulations containing a medicine therein. The encapsulations can be aligned with retention apertures in the retention matrix such that they can be punctured by the fastener legs. | 04-05-2012 |
20130161375 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE - A staple cartridge can comprise a plurality of staples positioned within a cartridge body, wherein the cartridge body can comprise a tissue-contacting deck and a plurality of ridges extending from the tissue-contacting deck. The ridges can be configured to prevent, or reduce the possibility of, tissue from moving relative to the staple cartridge during use. The staple cartridge can further comprise a plurality of staple cavities, wherein each staple cavity can comprise an opening in the deck which is at least partially surrounded by a ridge. The ridges can comprise a uniform height or a height which varies along the length thereof. The height can vary relative to a proximal end and a distal end of the cartridge body and/or between the center of the cartridge body and the side. | 06-27-2013 |
Douglas J. Smith, Woodbury, MN US
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20130316115 | DECORATIVE ARTICLE - A decorative article ( | 11-28-2013 |
Douglas J. Smith, Weatherford, TX US
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20130000453 | ELASTOMERIC GASKET SQUEEZE OUT REMOVAL METHOD AND KIT - A method is disclosed for trimming elastomeric gasket squeeze-out from between a removeable workpiece and a static base, when there is compression between the workpiece and the base. The elastomeric gasket is deformable and compression causes squeeze-out along the edge, The method comprises using a tack release agent to remove the tackiness from the elastomeric squeeze-out and, following wetting of the squeeze-out, applying a thin blade adjacent the workpiece and trimming the excess squeeze-out by moving the blade along the workpiece. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001894 | Single-Sided Sticky Gasket - Applicants disclose a gasket for use between a removable workpiece and a base. The gasket has a polyurethane body, is generally tabular, and on one side has a fabric skin attached thereto. On the non-skinned side, the body, typically polyurethane, is sticky to the touch. | 01-03-2013 |
Douglas J. Sproal, Anaheim, CA US
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20120218365 | SIGN MAKER TEMPLATES FOR PRODUCING CENTERED LABELS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a sign maker for printing signs and labels on a continuous roll of media without the use of a personal computer, the sign maker comprising: a keyboard for receiving user input; a printer for printing characters on the media; a cutter for cutting the media to a calculated length; and a user selectable template containing a centering algorithm stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium having computer executable program code embodied thereon, the computer executable program code configured to calculate a length of the media and center the printed characters on the media based upon the user input. | 08-30-2012 |
20130258029 | SIGN MAKER TEMPLATES FOR PRODUCING CENTERED LABELS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a sign maker for printing signs and labels on a continuous roll of media without the use of a personal computer, the sign maker comprising: a keyboard for receiving user input; a printer for printing characters on the media; a cutter for cutting the media to a calculated length; and a user selectable template containing a centering algorithm stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium having computer executable program code embodied thereon, the computer executable program code configured to calculate a length of the media and center the printed characters on the media based upon the user input. | 10-03-2013 |
Douglas J. Stebila, Waterloo CA
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20090288143 | MULTI-FACTOR PASSWORD-AUTHENTICATED KEY EXCHANGE - Apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed that enable a first computer and a second computer to mutually authenticate each other over a network. A first computer sends first authentication evidence to a second computer. The first authentication evidence is used to prove to the second computer that the first computer has access to a first plurality of authentication secrets without exposing the first plurality of authentication secrets. In addition, the second computer sends second authentication evidence to the first computer. The second authentication evidence is used to prove to the first computer that the second computer has access to a second plurality of authentication secrets without exposing the second plurality of authentication secrets. The first plurality of authentication secrets is related to the second plurality of authentication secrets. Thus, the first computer is authenticated to the second computer and the second computer is authenticated to the first computer. | 11-19-2009 |
Douglas J. Streibich, Fort Worth, TX US
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20110120731 | Tool Positioning and Latching System - A system and method for positioning a tool within a wellbore are described herein. The interior surface of a tubular string is provided with one or more pluralities of grooves, each defining a selected profile. A tool is lowered into the tubular string, having a blade in communication therewith. The blade includes a plurality of protruding members thereon, which define a profile complementary to at least one of the selected profiles formed by one of the pluralities of grooves. A biasing member in communication with the blade continually biases the blade toward the interior surface of the tubular string to cause the profile of the blade to engage within the corresponding complementary profile of the tubular string. Positioning a tool in this manner is especially advantageous for locating a cutting tool at a precise location to sever a tubular segment at a joint, releasing tensile forces from the joint. | 05-26-2011 |
20110132223 | Non-explosive power source for actuating a subsurface tool - A power source for actuating a subsurface tool is described herein, the power source comprising thermite in a quantity sufficient to generate a thermite reaction, and a polymer disposed in association with the thermite. The polymer produces a gas when the thermite reaction occurs, the gas slowing the thermite reaction. The slowed thermite reaction enables a continuous pressure to be provided to the subsurface tool over a period of time, providing superior actuation over a conventional explosive power charge, through a non-explosive reaction. | 06-09-2011 |
20120216701 | Non-explosive power source for actuating a subsurface tool - A power source for applying a force to an object includes thermite in a quantity sufficient to generate a thermite reaction, and a gas producing substance disposed in association with the thermite. The gas producing substance produces a gas when the thermite reaction. The thermite reaction, the gas, or combinations thereof provide a force to the object. | 08-30-2012 |
20130025883 | Permanent or removable positioning apparatus and method for downhole tool operations - A system and method for positioning a tool within a wellbore, wherein the interior surface of a positioning apparatus includes one or more pluralities of grooves, each defining a selected profile. A tool is lowered into the positioning apparatus, having a blade in communication therewith. The blade includes a plurality of protruding members, which define a profile complementary to at least one of the selected profiles formed by one of the pluralities of positioning apparatus grooves. A biasing member, in communication with the blade, can continually bias the blade toward the interior surface of the positioning apparatus to cause the profile of the blade to engage within the corresponding complementary profile of the positioning apparatus. Positioning a tool in this manner is advantageous for locating cutting tools at a precise location to sever a joint, perforate casing or stack multiple tool operations at a fixed, targeted point within a wellbore. | 01-31-2013 |
20140000877 | Systems and methods for monitoring a wellbore and actuating a downhole device | 01-02-2014 |
20140137761 | NON-EXPLOSIVE POWER SOURCE FOR ACTUATING A SUBSURFACE TOOL - Power sources and methods for applying a force to an object include use of thermite in a quantity sufficient to generate a thermite reaction, and a gas producing substance disposed in association with the thermite. The gas producing substance produces a gas when the thermite reaction occurs. The thermite reaction, the gas, or combinations thereof provide a force to the object. The gas can slow the thermite reaction to enable slower or continuous application of force while being non-extinguishing of the thermite reaction. The gas can further control heat transfer from the thermite reaction to adjacent objects. | 05-22-2014 |
20140262328 | Apparatus and methods for overcoming an obstruction in a wellbore - Apparatus and methods for penetrating a downhole target within a wellbore include providing a body with a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end into a wellbore, the body having a nozzle at the first end. The nozzle is adapted to project a medium, such as molten thermite, in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, such as in a downhole direction. An initiation source is usable to consume a fuel load associated with the body to cause projection of the medium in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the wellbore, to affect an obstruction in the wellbore. A series of such apparatus can be used in succession, such that the actuation of each preceding apparatus enhances the effect of each subsequent apparatus on the obstruction. | 09-18-2014 |
Douglas J. Struyk, Hawthorne, NJ US
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20090166130 | Apparatus and Method for Securing Fall Arrest Equipment - An apparatus and method that allows a user to secure a fall arrest system to equipment in locations not originally intended to be used for fall safety equipment. By utilizing non-conventional anchor points to secure the fall arrest system, a user can provide adequate and compliant fall arrest protection on equipment without violating the environmental or structural integrity of the equipment. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169296 | Apparatus for Securing Fall Arrest Equipment - An apparatus and method that allows a user to secure a fall arrest system to equipment in locations not originally intended to be used for fall safety equipment. By utilizing non-conventional anchor points to secure the fall arrest system, a user can provide adequate and compliant fall arrest protection on equipment without violating the environmental or structural integrity of the equipment. | 07-02-2009 |
Douglas J. Sturlingh, Clearwater, FL US
Douglas J. Tallinger, Penfield, NY US
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20080239365 | Masking of text in document reproduction - An apparatus for masking text in a rendered copy of an original document includes a text modification system which is configured to receive a print job from an application and modify the print job in accordance with a print job description, whereby when rendered on an output device, a selected text element is masked. A user interface is configured to receive instructions from a user to build the print job description including instructions for selecting text elements to be masked. | 10-02-2008 |
20120062912 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-USABLE MEDIUM FOR RANKING NETWORKED RENDERING DEVICES WITH VISUAL CUES - A method, system and computer-usable medium for ranking a networked rendering device with one or more or a set of visual cues. A client device can be configured with a rendering application in order to select and transmit a rendering job along with one or more job criteria to a back end system. Each network rendering device having one or more print capabilities can be evaluated based on the job criteria in order to generate an ‘overall ranking’ utilizing the back end system. Sorting the rendering devices based on the ‘overall ranking’ can generate a ranked list. Such ranked list can be displayed in a user interface associated with the client device based on a set of visual cues in order to permit a user to select a best-fit rendering device in a simple and efficient manner. | 03-15-2012 |
20140214939 | NETWORK DISCOVERY USING UNICAST COMMUNICATIONS - A first printer acquires a first network address from an external server using unicast (non-broadcast) transmissions. Then, second printers and an external computerized device also acquire the first network address from the external server, similarly using unicast transmissions. The second printers contact (e.g., say “hello” to) the first printer using a peer-to-peer network. The external computerized device contacts (again using unicast transmissions) the first printer using the first network address to cause the first printer to transmit a list of the second printers that have contacted the first printer to the external computerized device. The external computerized device then contacts (again using unicast transmissions) the second printers using the list of contacted printers (which includes network address information of the second printers) to allow the external computerized device to configure the second printers | 07-31-2014 |
Douglas J. Tinsler, Naples, FL US
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20120014844 | DEVICE FOR ALTERING MOLECULAR BONDS IN FLUIDS - A device for altering molecular bonds in fluids ( | 01-19-2012 |
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Douglas J. Tschetter, St. Albert CA
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20110094956 | FILTER ELEMENTS - A filter element has a non-magnetic frame defining a fluid flow opening. The non-magnetic frame has at least one mounting surface for mounting against a ferrous material. Two or more magnet-enclosing channels are supported by the non-magnetic frame. Two or more permanent magnets are provided within each magnet-enclosing channel. The permanent magnets are arranged with opposite poles facing one another. The permanent magnets apply a magnetic force through the at least one mounting surface to support the non-magnetic frame on the ferrous material. | 04-28-2011 |
20120085183 | FLUID SAMPLING DEVICE - A device for sampling fluids that has an outer conduit having a first end connected to a non-pressurized fluid reservoir and a second end adjacent to the testing location that is remote from the fluid reservoir. An inner fluid conduit is positioned within the outer conduit, the inner fluid conduit having a first end extending into the fluid reservoir and the second end adjacent to the testing location, the second end having a connector. A pressure source selectively connects to the connector and selectively applies a vacuum to the second end of the inner fluid conduit to draw fluid from the through the inner fluid conduit and applying pressure to purge the inner fluid conduit of fluid. | 04-12-2012 |
20140144827 | MAGNETIC FILTER FOR A FLUID PORT - A magnetic filter includes a stack of magnetic filter elements having a central flow channel comprising at least one flow opening in the magnetic filter elements and a series of flow gaps between adjacent magnetic filter elements, each magnetic filter element comprising one or more magnets enclosed within a non-magnetic housing. There is an end cap at a second end of the stack of magnetic filter elements, the end cap closing the central flow channel at the second end such that flow is redirected in parallel flows through the flow gaps between the magnetic filter elements. There is an attachment at a second end of the stack of magnetic filter elements, the attachment attaching the stack of magnetic filter elements to a fluid port of a fluid system to define a flow path between the fluid port and the outer fluid environment. | 05-29-2014 |
Douglas J. Ventimiglia, Beacon Falls, CT US
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20130103182 | CUTTING TOOL DATA VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a machining system includes comparing one or more features of a cutting tool to information stored on a data chip secured to a tool holder of the cutting tool. The cutting tool is loaded into the machining system, and the information stored on the data chip is compared to cutting tool requirements of a machining program for instructing operation of the machine. When a result of one or more of the comparisons is outside of a predetermined threshold, operation of the machining system is stopped. | 04-25-2013 |
Douglas J. Waskovich, Painesville, OH US
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20080257722 | Porous Non-Asbestos Separator and Method of Making Same - The present invention relates to an inert, non-asbestos separator and method of making same, the separator comprising an inorganic/polymer fibrid and agglomeration composite material containing from about 5 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of organic halocarbon polymer fibers together with from about 30 wt percent to about 95 weight percent of a finely divided non-organic particulate, which non-organic particulate is firmly bound in said composite fibrids and agglomerates; a natural gum thickening agent in an amount to provide a viscosity of about 6270 to about 590 cP at 0.22 sec | 10-23-2008 |
Douglas J. Wearly, Blacklick, OH US
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20130078362 | LIQUID NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - Disclosed are liquid nutritional compositions comprising: carbohydrate; lipid having from about 0.1% to about 20% of an n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or combinations thereof by weight of the composition; a protein matrix having from about 15% to about 50% of a whey protein fraction by weight of the total protein in the composition; and a limonene-containing material, cranberry oil, or combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably aseptically packaged, and provide enhanced oxidative stability, flavor, and aroma, especially when formulated with relative high polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations. | 03-28-2013 |
Douglas J. Zimpfer, Houston, TX US
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20130040783 | EXOSKELETON SUIT FOR ADAPTIVE RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing resistance to movement of a wearer. The system includes a plurality of wearable actuators, a plurality of wearable sensors, and a processor. Each of the wearable sensors measures an indication of an orientation of a corresponding one of the wearable actuators with respect to a vertical direction. Each of the sensors also measures an indication of a motion experienced by the corresponding one of the wearable actuators. The processor receives data from each sensor indicating the orientation and the motion of the sensor. The processor determines an amount of resistance to apply using each of the actuators based on the vertical direction and sends instructions to the actuators. The instructions cause the actuators to apply a resistance to the wearer. | 02-14-2013 |