Driscoll, US
Adam M. Driscoll, Atherton, CA US
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20150350823 | LOCATION SERVICE AUTHORIZATION AND INDICATION - An application can specify a location service authorization type to be enforced by a mobile device. After the user authorizes the location service through an authorization dialog, the application can receive location service according to the authorization type. A first authorization type allows the application to receive continuous location updates and location events from a location service on the mobile device only when the application is in use. A second authorization type allows the application to always receive continuous location updates and location events when the application is running in a foreground or background. The text of the authorization dialog can be customized by the application to provide more detail on how the location data will be used by the application. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350843 | LOCATION APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACE - Systems, methods, and program products for determining a location of a mobile device using a location application programming interface (API) are described. A mobile device can receive an input requesting the mobile device to monitor entry into and exit from a significant location. The mobile device can call a start-monitoring instance function of an object of a location manager class as declared in the API to start monitoring, and call a stop-monitoring instance function of the object as declared in the API to stop monitoring. The mobile device can store the entry and exit, or provide a record of the entry or exit to a function that is conformant to the API for performing various tasks. | 12-03-2015 |
Alan S. Driscoll, Fremont, CA US
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20140136805 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIJACKING INODES BASED ON REPLICATION OPERATIONS RECEIVED IN AN ARBITRARY ORDER - A system and method for hijacking inodes based on replication operations received in an arbitrary order is used to assist a data replication operation from a source storage system to a destination storage system. The source storage system generates a set of replication operations as part of a replication process and transmits the replication operations in an arbitrary order. After receiving a replication operation, the system determines whether the operation is inconsistent with a corresponding destination inode. If an inconsistency exists, the system hijacks the destination inode by replacing the destination inode's metadata with data determined based on the replication operation. The system may also delete metadata from the inode and/or initialize metadata to default values if the metadata was not replaced based on the replication operation. The system then waits for a second replication operation that contains the remaining metadata and replaces the metadata based on the second replication operation. In addition, data blocks associated with the previous version of the inode are freed. | 05-15-2014 |
Alan Stuart Driscoll, Fremont, CA US
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20140195490 | UNORDERED IDEMPOTENT LOGICAL REPLICATION OPERATIONS - A method and apparatus for replicating a data container of a source storage server at the logical level in an unordered stream of individual data units are described. In certain embodiments, the replication operations can be performed without regard to the differences in geometry of physical persistent storage of the source and destination storage servers and without regard to the differences in data container format of the source and destination storage servers. An initial replication operation of the source data container is performed by transferring the data objects within the source data container to a replica data container in the destination storage server as an unordered stream of individual data units while preserving data object identifiers of the source data objects. Afterwards, incremental replication operations can be performed to capture modifications to the source data container over time after the initial replication operation. | 07-10-2014 |
Ann Verwilst Driscoll, Greenville, SC US
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20120240603 | Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle System with Vapor Absorption Chilling - The present application and the resultant patent provide an integrated gasification combined cycle system. The integrated gasification combined cycle system may include a gas turbine engine, one or more power plant components, one or more carbon dioxide compressors, and a vapor absorption chiller. The vapor absorption chiller is driven by a waste heat source flow from the carbon dioxide compressors to produce a chilling medium flow to cool the power plant components. | 09-27-2012 |
Anthony J. Driscoll, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100139176 | SYSTEM, METHOD, OR APPARATUS RELATING TO A RECONFIGURABLE COMMUNAL SPACE - Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices and systems associated with a reconfigurable communal space are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
Daniel Driscoll, Bellevue, WA US
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20100287288 | Mechanism to Verify Physical Proximity - Two participants may observe periodic data sources available only in the vicinity of physical trust (i.e. a wifi beacon). If an initial test of whether each participant has received the same key is passed, each party may hash the periodic source and communicate it to the other over a non-proximal communication channel (an IP network) and both are able to verify that the other (or agent of the other) is within the same vicinity. | 11-11-2010 |
Daniel Driscoll, Mobile, AL US
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20110010716 | Domain Bounding for Symmetric Multiprocessing Systems - Methods and apparatuses for developing symmetric and asymmetric software applications on a single monolithic symmetric multiprocessing operating system are disclosed. An enabling framework for one or all of the following software design patterns; application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system in a symmetric fashion, application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system in a asymmetric fashion using task to processor soft affinity declarations, application work load sharing between all processors present in a multi-processor system using bound computational domains may be provided. Further, a particular computational task or a set of computational tasks may be bound to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when one such task is to be scheduled, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the bound processing unit processes the instruction. When the bound processing unit is not processing the particular computational instruction, the bound processing unit may enter a low power or idle state. | 01-13-2011 |
20130318531 | Domain Bounding For Symmetric Multiprocessing Systems - Methods and apparatuses for bounding the processing domain in a symmetric multiprocessing system are provided. In various implementations, a particular computational task is “affined” to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when the particular task is executed, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the affined processing unit processes the instruction. When the affined processing unit is not processing the particular computational task, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system may cause the processing unit to process alternate instructions. With some implementations, a particular computational task is “linked” to a particular processing unit. Subsequently, when the particular task is executed, the symmetric multiprocessing operating system ensures that the bound processing unit processes the instruction. When the bound processing unit is not processing the particular computational instruction, the bound processing unit may enter a low power or idle state. | 11-28-2013 |
Daniel C. Driscoll, Raleigh, NC US
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20080251800 | Undoped and Unintentionally Doped Buffer Structures - A method of forming electronic device precursors and devices with reduced cracking in relevant layers is disclosed along with resulting structures. The method includes the steps of growing a transition layer of undoped Group III nitride on a substrate that is other than a Group III nitride, growing an active structure of Group III nitride on the undoped layer, and removing the substrate from the undoped layer. | 10-16-2008 |
Daniel Carleton Driscoll, Raleigh, NC US
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20090242897 | INDIUM GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED OHMIC CONTACT LAYERS FOR GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED DEVICES - Light emitting devices include a gallium nitride-based epitaxial structure that includes an active light emitting region and a gallium nitride-based outer layer, for example gallium nitride. A indium nitride-based layer, such as indium gallium nitride, is provided directly on the outer layer. A reflective metal layer or a transparent conductive oxide layer is provided directly on the indium gallium nitride layer opposite the outer layer. The indium gallium nitride layer forms a direct ohmic contact with the outer layer. An ohmic metal layer need not be used. Related fabrication methods are also disclosed. | 10-01-2009 |
20100314640 | INDIUM GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED OHMIC CONTACT LAYERS FOR GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED DEVICES - Light emitting devices include a gallium nitride-based epitaxial structure that includes an active light emitting region and a gallium nitride-based outer layer, for example gallium nitride. A indium nitride-based layer, such as indium gallium nitride, is provided directly on the outer layer. A reflective metal layer or a transparent conductive oxide layer is provided directly on the indium gallium nitride layer opposite the outer layer. The indium gallium nitride layer forms a direct ohmic contact with the outer layer. An ohmic metal layer need not be used. Related fabrication methods are also disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
20110140083 | Semiconductor Device Structures with Modulated Doping and Related Methods - A semiconductor device may include a doped semiconductor region having a modulated dopant concentration. The doped semiconductor region may be a silicon doped Group III nitride semiconductor region with a dopant concentration of silicon being modulated in the Group III nitride semiconductor region. In addition, a semiconductor active region may be configured to generate light responsive to an electrical signal therethrough. Related methods, devices, and structures are also discussed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110187294 | GROUP III NITRIDE BASED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE QUANTUM WELL STRUCTURES HAVING VARYING WELL THICKNESSES - A Group III nitride based light emitting diode includes a p-type Group III nitride based semiconductor layer, an n-type Group III nitride based semiconductor layer that forms a P-N junction with the p-type Group III nitride based semiconductor layer, and a Group III nitride based active region on the n-type Group III nitride based semiconductor layer. The active region includes a plurality of sequentially stacked Group III nitride based wells including respective well layers. The plurality of well layers includes a first well layer having a first thickness and a second well layer having a second thickness. The second well layer is between the P-N junction and the first well layer, and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. | 08-04-2011 |
20150221815 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE WITH REDUCED LUMINOUS FLUX DROP AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE - A solid state light emitting device includes a solid state light emitter and a lumiphoric material that are selected for use with one another to provide light emissions with improved (i.e., reduced) thermal droop A solid state emitter having a short peak emission wavelength (e.g., in a visible range at or below 440 nm) seemingly less than optimal at room temperature for use with a particular lumiphor can trigger more efficient stimulation of lumiphor emissions at high temperatures. Enhanced epitaxial structures also inhibit decrease of radiant flux by LEDs at elevated temperatures. | 08-06-2015 |
Daniel Francesco Driscoll, Simpsonville, SC US
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20150063412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANAR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - Various embodiments include systems and apparatuses adapted for detecting two-dimensional turbomachine exhaust temperature. In some embodiments, a system includes a two-dimensional grid sized to mount within an exhaust path of a gas turbomachine, a radiation detection device for detecting radiation emitted from the two-dimensional grid at a plurality of points on the two-dimensional grid, the radiation detection device being mountable proximate the exhaust path and the two-dimensional grid and at least one computing device connected with the radiation detection device, the at least one computing device configured to generate a planar map of the temperature of the exhaust from the gas turbomachine based upon the intensity of the radiation emitted from two-dimensional grid detected at the plurality of points on the two-dimensional grid. | 03-05-2015 |
Daniel G. Driscoll, Atlanta, GA US
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20090277812 | Stackable Drinking Vessels And Methods Of Use And Manufacture Thereof - A nesting, wide-bottom drinking vessel is disclosed that provides for convenient and efficient stacked storage thereof that is stable during use. The vessel may include one or more handles or other gripping structure operable to allow a user to conveniently grasp the vessel without interfering with nesting engagement during storage. | 11-12-2009 |
20090307971 | CONICAL CONTAINER - A conical container that is stable includes a cup adapted to contain liquid and/or one or more selected item(s) and a frustoconical skirt depending therefrom. The container may further include a plurality of removable and interchangeable inserts operable with the cup and/or one or more tray operable with the skirt. The container may advantageously be used as a vase for an arrangement of fresh cut flowers, and may optionally be converted for use with one or more additional selected item. | 12-17-2009 |
Daniel J. Driscoll, Bellevue, WA US
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20100115146 | Pairing Service Technologies - Pairing service technologies is described. In embodiment(s), peripheral devices can be discovered, such as by a computer device, and a peripheral device can be configured with multiple services that each correspond to one or more data communication protocols. The multiple services of the peripheral device can be determined, and a pairing sequence can be prioritized for the multiple services. The data communication protocol(s) can then be paired according to the pairing sequence to configure the multiple services of the peripheral device. | 05-06-2010 |
20100131582 | Unified Proxy Location Selection Mechanism - Various embodiments enable network users to efficiently discover network proxies. A computing device may employ various techniques to discover and collect network proxies from various network domains. A user, through a network client or network device, can select one or more proxies from the collected proxies and then query the selected proxies for information related to a network service or resource. The user can then select a network service or resource based in part on the proxy information. | 05-27-2010 |
20120072439 | QUERY AND RESULT REBINDING - The metadata-based intermediation between two data sources. A computing system accesses a query message (e.g., a query or a query response). The query message is structured to be compatible with the first data source. The computing system uses metadata either directly, or indirectly through the execution of code referenced by the metadata to convert the query message into a semantically equivalent query message that is compatible with the second data source. If the query message were a query, then a query response may be acquired and the metadata may perhaps be used again to convert the query response into a form that is compatible with the first data source. In one embodiment, the conversion using the metadata is performed with the assistance of a framework, making changes to the conversion process as simple as perhaps just editing the metadata itself. | 03-22-2012 |
20120084279 | SEARCH DETAIL DISPLAY USING SEARCH RESULT CONTEXT - The use of search context to determine a manner in which related items are to be display to a user upon selecting a search result of a number of search results generated by a search engine. Upon the user selecting one of the search result items, details regarding the selected search result item are then displayed. The details include a listing of related items that includes at least a set of strongly related items. The context of the plurality of search result items is used to determine a manner of display of the related items. Thus, the display manner for the related items may be different according to the context. | 04-05-2012 |
20130346241 | INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING A DISTRIBUTED APPROVAL WORKFLOW - The validation of a product for placement in a catalog in a marketplace utilizes a distributed approval workflow. A validation engine receives product submissions for inclusion into the marketplace's catalog. The validation engine initiates the distributed approval workflow to one or more approval engines that are equipped to perform the tasks needed to validate the product. The validation engine monitors the distributed approval workflow performed by the approval engines until completion. Upon successful completion of the distributed approval workflow, the product may be placed onto the marketplace's catalog for distribution. | 12-26-2013 |
Daniel J. Driscoll, Canton, MI US
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20120125710 | METAL PANEL ASSEMBLY - A metal panel assembly that may be used in a number of different applications, particularly those that are concerned with improved stiffness and/or reduced vibration and noise. According to an exemplary embodiment, the metal panel assembly has a multi-layer or sandwich construction and includes a metal body layer a sound damping adhesive layer, and a metal outer layer. The outer layer is bonded to the body layer via the adhesive layer and improves the stiffness and/or reduces vibrations in the metal panel assembly. The outer layer may include a number of contact sections that confront the body layer through the adhesive layer, as well as a number of raised sections that are spaced from the body layer and increase or otherwise improve the stiffness of the metal panel assembly. In one embodiment, the raised sections resemble channels and are generally arranged in a column-like pattern; in another embodiment, the raised sections resemble ribs and are generally arranged in a grid-like pattern. | 05-24-2012 |
20120171413 | MULTI-LAYER ASSEMBLY WITH RETENTION FEATURE - A multi-layer assembly, such as a sound damping metal laminate used in the automotive industry, having first and second rigid layers and an adhesive layer in between. A retention feature in the form of a raised embossment may be formed in one or more of the rigid layers and may be located near a fastening hole, which accommodates a nut and bolt or some other type of fastening device. The retention feature may impart rigidity and improved stiffness to the multi-layer assembly in the area surrounding the fastening hole, and it may also create a space between the rigid layers that is generally devoid of adhesive from the adhesive layer. This, in turn, can improve the long term performance of the multi-layer assembly by addressing issues such as compression set, spring back and/or stress relaxation. Methods of manufacture and other embodiments are also provided, including ones that accommodate multiple fastening holes, have discontinuous retention features, and use welds in place of nuts and bolts, to name a few. | 07-05-2012 |
Daniel James Driscoll, Bellevue, WA US
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20130054585 | GEOGRAPHIC SEARCH WITH MIXED-PRECISION RESULTS - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to geographic searching. In aspects, a search term and a sort indication are received for performing a search. Location information regarding the search is also obtained. If the sort indication indicates that distance is to be used for the search results, a first set of actions is performed that avoids displaying low precision search results; otherwise, a second set of actions is performed that orders search results by a non-distance measure. | 02-28-2013 |
David I. Driscoll, Caledonia, MI US
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20130161971 | SWITCHABLE VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - An autodimming window assembly for a vehicle such as an aircraft including a UI devoid of movable elements and integrated with a dust cover of the window assembly. Dust cover is optionally includes a lightguide configured to deliver light from a light source associated with the assembly and indicia representing an operational characteristic of the UI and articulated to the dust cover. | 06-27-2013 |
20130182308 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 07-18-2013 |
20140268288 | ELECTRO-OPTIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY - An electro-optic window assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge; and a second substantially transparent substrate comprising: a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substrates define a cavity. The assembly further includes an electro-optic medium at least partially filling the cavity and configured to reduce the transmission of light viewed through the electro-optic window assembly. Further, the electro-optic window assembly is configured such that the substrates each have a theoretical maximum thermal stress of less than approximately 25 MPa upon exposure of the window assembly to an application environment. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268289 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 09-18-2014 |
20150029574 | ELECTRO-OPTIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY EMI SHIELD - An aircraft window foam mounting assembly having an exterior pressure pane frame including an inner surface and an outer surface. A pressure pane is in abutting contact with the inner surface of the exterior pressure pane frame. A foam bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The foam bezel includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall includes a channel. An electrochromic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. An electrically conductive member is operably coupled to the foam bezel and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall. | 01-29-2015 |
20150098121 | VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state. | 04-09-2015 |
20150138622 | REDUCING CONDENSATION IN DIMMABLE WINDOW SYSTEMS - An aircraft window mounting assembly having a pressure pane in abutting contact with an inner surface of an exterior pressure pane frame. A bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The bezel includes an inner wall, an outer wall, an exterior wall, and an interior wall. A dust cover is proximate the interior wall of the foam bezel. An electro-optic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception by the inner wall. The pressure pane, the foam bezel, and the electro-optic element define an exterior cavity. The bezel, the electro-optic element, and the dust cover define an interior cavity. A first relief passage is in fluid communication with the exterior cavity and the interior cavity. A second relief passage is in fluid communication with the interior cavity and one of an aircraft interior cabin and an aircraft wall. | 05-21-2015 |
Dennis Driscoll, Lakewood, NJ US
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20140132046 | Vehicle Arm Rest Accessory Device - A vehicle interior accessory is provided that provides an arm rest securable to the interior surface of a vehicle door, while further providing a location to store articles therein and to mount a beverage holder thereto. The device comprises an elongated housing having an interior volume and a hinged upper surface, wherein the upper surface is preferably padded to provide an arm rest for a vehicle occupant. An elongated flange having a curved upper end secures within the window slot of a vehicle door between the opening and the window itself, wherefrom the housing is supported along the opposite end thereof. The housing can be repositioned along the flange to location the arm rest at the desired height, while the end of the housing provides a connection member for an optional beverage holder attachment. The device is operably deployable and adapted to be supported by traditional vehicle door structures. | 05-15-2014 |
Dennis Driscoll, Chalfont, PA US
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20150039461 | OMNICHANNEL RETAILING - A device may determine its location within a store and display the location on a map of the store. A user may provide a shopping list to the device. The device may then display the location of desired items on the map of the store. When an item is located in multiple locations, the device may display one or more of the locations for the item. The device may suggest a route through the store by which the user can find all of the items on the shopping list. The device may recommend products to the user based on items near the device, items on the shopping list, or items identified by the user. The device may have the ability to identify items. The device may communicate with the server to gather information about an identified item. | 02-05-2015 |
Diana Driscoll, Roanoke, TX US
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20140274957 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CORRECTION OF ORGAN DYSFUNCTION - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating certain conditions, the composition comprising a choline compound; a cholinesterase inhibitor; and Acetyl-L-Carnitine, wherein the composition is used to treat at least one of autonomic dysfunctions or vascular diseases. | 09-18-2014 |
Diane Driscoll, Windsor, CT US
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20080208779 | SELF-TRAINING AND SELF-TESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments herein begin by being supplied with input of at least two parties. From this, the embodiments herein automatically generate a contract between the parties, computerized self-training programs, and computerized self-testing programs based on the parties input. Embodiments herein cause employees of a service provider to perform computerized self-training programs directed toward a first phase of the requirements. The embodiments herein also use a computerized self-testing program to determine whether all of the employees of the service provider within a specific group have acquired knowledge that exceeds the first phase of the requirements. Further, these embodiments prevent any employee of the service provider within the specific group from performing computerized self-training programs directed toward a second phase of the requirements until all of the employees of the service provider within the specific group have acquired knowledge that exceeds the first phase of the requirements, as determined by the computerized self-testing program. | 08-28-2008 |
Frederick R. Driscoll, Pembroke Pines, FL US
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20080245285 | SELF CONTAINED INTEGRATED MOORING SYSTEM - A self contained integrated mooring system configured to contain items within a payload container in a water body is disclosed. The self contained integrated mooring system may include components for conveniently collecting and storing the components of the self contained integrated mooring system. The self contained integrated mooring system may be formed from the payload container, a mooring line handling and storage module, an anchor and a system container in a single system that eliminates having to work and rework anchor lines on a deck of a boat. | 10-09-2008 |
Gary Driscoll, Pennington, NJ US
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20090148075 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATED QUALITY CONTROL - A computer-implemented method and system for ensuring quality control over a group of test reports comprising identifying a plurality of areas within a test report that contain data elements, performing optical character recognition on the plurality of areas for each test report in the group of test reports to generate text corresponding to the content in the areas, comparing the content in the areas to corresponding data in a data file from a trusted source, and creating an output report based on the result of the comparison. The test reports may indicate educational test score results and personal identification information for test takers. | 06-11-2009 |
Gary F. Driscoll, Pennington, NJ US
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20100068689 | System and method for computer based creation of tests formatted to facilitate computer based testing - A computer-based test creation system and method for generating test items. The test creation process includes creating items in electronic form and allowing access by a plurality of reviewers via a network. The reviewers may review the item for content, fairness and format, and collaborate with each other before indicating that the item is acceptable for inclusion in a test. After the administration of the items to test takers, item performance may be evaluated on-line by reviewing electronic feedback from the administrations and creating electronic evaluation reports. Since the items are created in an electronic form, the items may further include new forms of stimuli such as graphics and multimedia. | 03-18-2010 |
James Driscoll, Santa Clara, CA US
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20130086424 | DEBUGGING ANALYSIS IN RUNNING MULTI-USER SYSTEMS - Various arrangements for debugging logic being executed by a webserver is presented. A virtual machine of the webserver may execute runtime threads for a plurality of remote users. The web server may compile business logic code received from a developer computer system via a web-based interface into an logic insight injected code. The logic insight injected code may be compiled from the business logic code to include debugging functionality. The virtual machine of the webserver may execute the logic insight injected code concurrently with the runtime threads being executed for the plurality of remote users. The debugging functionality of the logic insight injected code being executed may not affect execution of the runtime threads for the plurality of users. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086625 | ENFORCING SECURITY RULES AT RUNTIME - Various arrangements for implementing a security policy at runtime are presented. A plurality of calls in a syntax tree may be identified. Each call of the plurality of calls may be substituted with a corresponding security-modified call to create a plurality of security-modified methods calls. Each security-modified call may be linked with a security class. Following modification of each call of the plurality of calls, the plurality of security-modified calls may be compiled into bytecode. | 04-04-2013 |
20140123116 | SYSTEM AND METOD FOR DEBUGGING DOMAIN SPECIFIC LANGUAGES - Systems and methods for debugging domain specific languages are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, one such system can comprise a web which includes a virtual machine, a debug execution machine, and a domain specific language (DSL)-specific tool interface. The web server is configured to compile DSL code received from a developer computer. During compilation the DSL code is instrumented to include debugging information received from the developer computer. The web server is also configured to execute, by the virtual machine, the instrumented code. During execution the instrumented code communicates with the debug execution machine such that a state of the debug execution machine mirrors a state of the virtual machine. | 05-01-2014 |
James George Driscoll, Santa Clara, CA US
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20150052506 | RUNTIME MEMORY THROTTLING - A system that implements a memory management policy at runtime when receiving a syntax tree in response to initiating the compiling of software code identifies a plurality of calls within the syntax tree and modifies each the plurality of calls with a corresponding memory-modified call to create a plurality of memory-modified calls. Each memory-modified call is linked with a memory management class and the modifying occurs during the compiling of the software code. Following modification of each of the plurality of calls, the system compiles the plurality of memory-modified calls to generate a bytecode. | 02-19-2015 |
James R. Driscoll US
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20130132252 | PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR ORDER DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods for trading financial instruments through multiple trading intermediaries are described. | 05-23-2013 |
Jarred Edward Driscoll, Raleigh, NC US
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20140366234 | Industrial sweetpotato plant named 'NCPUR06-020' - ‘NCPUR06-020’ is a purple-fleshed sweetpotato with high levels of anthocyanin pigments in its storage roots. ‘NCPUR06-020’ was developed using conventional crossing and breeding methods, and it is intended for use in the natural colorant industry. The anthocyanins present in sweetpotatoes have a number of beneficial properties and they can be used for a wide range of purposes in the food processing and functional food industries. | 12-11-2014 |
Jeffrey W. Driscoll, Middleton, WI US
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20100197641 | FORMULATION FOR LIPOPHILIC AGENTS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of lipophilic therapeutic agents in which such agents are solubilized in largely aqueous vehicles, and processes for preparing and using the same. | 08-05-2010 |
20120214773 | FORMULATION FOR LIPOPHILIC AGENTS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of lipophilic therapeutic agents in which such agents are solubilized in largely aqueous vehicles, and processes for preparing and using the same. | 08-23-2012 |
Jim Driscoll, Overland Park, KS US
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20140006066 | Systems, Computer-Implemented Methods, and Computer Medium to Determine Premiums and Indemnities for Supplemental Crop Insurance | 01-02-2014 |
20140012606 | Systems, Computer-Implemented Methods, and Computer Medium to Determine Premiums and Indemnities for Supplemental Crop Insurance - Provided are systems, machines, non-transitory computer medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, and computer-implemented methods for providing a premium or an indemnity for a supplemental crop insurance policy. The methods including providing for display of a supplemental crop insurance policy information content page including one or more loss parameter fields to be populated by a user with a corresponding set of supplemental crop insurance parameters, receiving a set of supplemental crop insurance parameters submitted by a user via populating the one or more parameter fields of the supplemental crop insurance policy information content page, determining a premium or an indemnity for the supplemental crop insurance policy based at least in part on the set of supplemental crop insurance parameters, and providing for the display of a supplemental crop insurance policy content page including the premium or the indemnity for the supplemental crop insurance policy. | 01-09-2014 |
20140172470 | Systems, Computer-Implemented Methods, and Computer Medium to Determine Premiums for Supplemental Crop Insurance - Provided are systems, machines, non-transitory computer medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, and computer-implemented methods for providing a premium for a supplemental crop insurance policy. The methods include identifying policy information for the policy (including a crop type, expected yield, a selected coverage level, and one or more discovery periods), generating simulated potential price trajectories for the crop type over a given time period that includes the one or more discovery periods, determining simulated prices based on the simulated potential price trajectories, generating simulated correlated price-yield realizations for the crop type over the given time period, determining simulated yields based on the simulated correlated price-yield realizations, determining a premium rate as a function of the expected yield, the selected coverage level, the simulated prices and the simulated yields, and providing the premium rate for use in determining a premium amount for the policy. | 06-19-2014 |
20140207495 | SYSTEMS, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND COMPUTER MEDIUM TO DETERMINE PREMIUMS AND INDEMNITIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CROP INSURANCE - Provided are systems, machines, non-transitory computer medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, and computer-implemented methods for providing a premium or an indemnity for a supplemental crop insurance policy. The methods including providing for display of a supplemental crop insurance policy information content page including one or more loss parameter fields to be populated by a user with a corresponding set of supplemental crop insurance parameters, receiving a set of supplemental crop insurance parameters submitted by a user via populating the one or more parameter fields of the supplemental crop insurance policy information content page, determining a premium or an indemnity for the supplemental crop insurance policy based at least in part on the set of supplemental crop insurance parameters, and providing for the display of a supplemental crop insurance policy content page including the premium or the indemnity for the supplemental crop insurance policy. | 07-24-2014 |
Jim Driscoll, New York, NY US
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20120317053 | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES MARKET DATA DISPLAY - A machine-implemented method includes: obtaining transaction data relating to one or more financial assets, the transaction data including the identity of the one or more financial assets, corresponding valuation data for the one or more financial assets, and corresponding volume data for the one or more financial assets; receiving, at the data processing apparatus, a request to display information relating to a first financial asset from the one or more financial assets; generating, in response to receiving the request, output data for display at a user terminal, in which the output data includes a user interface that displays at least a portion of the transaction data relating to the first financial asset and market projection information relating to the first financial asset, in which the market projection information is substantially contemporaneous with the portion of transaction data; and transmitting the output data to the user terminal. | 12-13-2012 |
Joe Driscoll, Council Bluffs, IA US
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20080229703 | Inlay system for concrete - The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The panel includes a plurality of apertures extending from the exposed surface to the support surface. Further, a plurality of fasteners are configured to extend individually through an aperture included in the plurality of panel apertures to secure the panel to the substrate matrix. Each fastener includes a head conformed to the shape of the tactile warning protrusion and a body for extending the fastener through the panel and into the substrate matrix. | 09-25-2008 |
20080271662 | Inlay system for concrete - The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The panel includes a plurality of apertures extending from the exposed surface to the support surface. Further, a plurality of two-piece fasteners are configured to extend individually through an aperture included in the plurality of panel apertures to secure the panel to the substrate matrix. Each fastener includes a head conformed to the shape of the tactile warning protrusion and a threaded shank for extending through the panel and which has an anchor member threadably secured thereto. | 11-06-2008 |
20100170192 | Inlay system for concrete - The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The panel includes a plurality of apertures extending from the exposed surface to the support surface. Further, a plurality of fasteners are configured to extend individually through an aperture included in the plurality of panel apertures to secure the panel to the substrate matrix. Each fastener includes a head conformed to the shape of the tactile warning protrusion and a body for extending the fastener through the panel and into the substrate matrix. | 07-08-2010 |
John L. Driscoll, Jeanette, PA US
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20130179727 | Reliable compute engine, method and apparatus - A redundant controller engine (RCE) of a system includes a first, second and at least a third redundant processing unit (RPU). The RCE includes an arbitrator in communication with the first, second and third RPUs which sends a message for a corresponding time requiring a decision to the first, second and third RPUs, and receives the decisions made by the first, second and third RPUs. The arbitrator accepts a first two matching decisions for the corresponding time received from the first, second and third RPUs, and sending the matching decision for the corresponding time to the system. The arbitrator has a first message processing unit (MPU) and a second MPU. The first MPU sends the message for the corresponding time to and receives the decisions for the corresponding time from the first, second and third RPUs. A method for processing data from a system. An apparatus for conferencing. | 07-11-2013 |
Jonathan Driscoll, San Diego, CA US
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20150119770 | MULTI-MODE MASSAGE DEVICE USING BIOFEEDBACK - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 04-30-2015 |
Jonathan Daniel Driscoll, San Diego, CA US
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20150119765 | Multi-Mode Massage Device Using Biofeedback - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119766 | MULTI-MODE MASSAGE DEVICE USING BIOFEEDBACK - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 04-30-2015 |
Joseph A. Driscoll, Honey Creek, IA US
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20110108241 | METHOD FOR MAKING PHASE CHANGE PRODUCTS FROM AN ENCAPSULATED PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - The present invention provides methods of producing manufactured aggregates and other compositions from an encapsulated PCM slurry, suspension or emulsion by combining a cementitious binder and an adsorbent and/or absorbent with the PCM slurry. The encapsulated PCM can be introduced as damp cake or dry form as alternatives to the liquid forms. Fire resistant aggregates can be produced in an agglomeration process. The ingredients can also be mixed to form a viscous mass which can be extruded or otherwise formed to produce useful products. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108758 | Method for Making Phase Change Aggregates From a Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Liquid Emulsion - The present invention provides a method of producing manufactured aggregates from a mPCM slurry, by combining a cementitious binder with the slurry in an agglomeration process. Also, other materials may be introduced (e.g., CaO). The agglomerated feed mix then goes through a curing and classification process to meet the size criteria of the end product. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing PCM aggregates that are substantially fire retardant by mixing the PCM particles with magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide. Water may be added to assure uniform distribution of particles with the hydroxide particles. Alternatively, the hydroxides may be obtained in situ by mixing magnesium oxide or aluminum oxide with water prior to mixing with the PCM particles. | 05-12-2011 |
20130034732 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL-CONTAINING COMPOSITION AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND METHODS - The present invention provides methods of producing manufactured aggregates and other compositions from an encapsulated PCM slurry, suspension or emulsion by combining a cementitious binder and a adsorbent and/or absorbent with the PCM slurry. The encapsulated PCM-containing composition can be produced in an agglomeration process. The ingredients can also be mixed to form a viscous mass which can be extruded or otherwise formed to produce useful products. | 02-07-2013 |
20130298991 | PHASE CHANGE AGGREGATES INCLUDING PARTICULATE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - The present invention provides methods of producing manufactured aggregates and other compositions from a particulate PCM slurry, suspension or emulsion by combining a cementitious binder and a adsorbent and/or absorbent with the PCM slurry. The PCM-containing composition can be produced in an agglomeration process. The ingredients can also be mixed to form a viscous mass which can be extruded or otherwise formed to produce useful products. | 11-14-2013 |
Joseph T. Driscoll, Cheshire, CT US
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20080283671 | ENGINE ANTICIPATION FOR ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT - A flight control system and method which determines an expected power required data in response to a flight control command of the at least one model following control law and utilizes the expected power required data to perform at least one action to control an engine speed. | 11-20-2008 |
20090012658 | CONTROL SURFACE FAILURE DETECTION FOR FLY-BY-WIRE AIRCRAFT - A flight control system which detects a failure of a flight control surface and performs at least one action in response to the detected failure. | 01-08-2009 |
Judith L. Driscoll US
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20120177902 | Multiferroics that are both ferroelectric and ferromagnetic at room temperature - Multiferroic articles including highly resistive, strongly ferromagnetic strained thin films of BiFe | 07-12-2012 |
Ken Driscoll, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140216326 | Method for Constructing Surfboards, River Boards, Kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle Boards - A method and surfboard, river board, kayak, and standup paddleboard with a polyurea force distributing sealing outer coating applied over polystyrene foam shaped or molded cores to provide increased strength and abrasion resistance. | 08-07-2014 |
Kevin Patrick Driscoll, Frisco, TX US
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20140344033 | INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING USING DIGITAL WATERMARKS - A method and system for interactive advertising may use digital watermarks embedded in multimedia content displayed to a user of a mobile device that includes a camera. The user may capture the digital watermark by simply recording the multimedia content using the camera on the mobile device. A digital watermark value obtained from the digital watermark may be sent to a watermark service provider who validates the digital watermark value and returns an advertising token to the mobile device. The advertising token may be usable by the user to receive promotions, offers, and other information associated with an advertiser. | 11-20-2014 |
Layla M. Driscoll, Bellevue, WA US
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20110137941 | SEGMENTATION AND PROFILING OF USERS - The formulation of a profile group of users by defining segments using a function as applied to a single attribute, and combining them with set operations. The segments may be populated by applying the selected function against the selected attribute against multiple users. Then, the profile groups build upon the segments and are populated by applying the selected operations against the selected combination of segments. This represents an efficient mechanism for formulating profile groups based on user attributes. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138401 | LIVE UPDATE OF USER SEGMENTS - The real-time updating of segments of users defined by applying a function to at least one user attribute. In response to an event, the segment may be updated in real-time to either or both of removing the user from a segment, or adding a user to a segment. In one embodiment, user profile groups are populated by performing combinatory operations upon multiple segments. In that case, any profile group that depends on the updated segment may also be updated. Thus, operations that rely upon segment and/or profile group membership need not wait until the next calculation of the segment and profile group membership before correctly reflecting the newly discovered user attributes. | 06-09-2011 |
Liam Timothy Driscoll, Charlotte, NC US
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20130105489 | CONTAINER WITH DIVIDER | 05-02-2013 |
Logan J. Driscoll, Madbury, NH US
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20150283358 | Adaptable Sleeve for Catheter Securement and Protection - An adaptable sleeve for securing a catheter in place and protecting it once secured is provided. The sleeve provides a body configured to wrap about a catheter insertion location, a cover to protect the catheter once inserted, and a hub attachment mechanism to hold the catheter hub and prevent its movement relative to the insertion site, once inserted. | 10-08-2015 |
Lonnie Eugene Driscoll, Huntsville, OH US
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20120061171 | FACTORY STEERING RACK CENTERING AND PREVENTING PINCH POINTS USING ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A method is provided for centering a steering rack in an automotive vehicle, particularly a vehicle that includes an electric power steering (EPS) system. The centering method includes locating a center by using an electric motor of the EPS system. The method includes temporarily locking the steering rack in place and subsequently installing a steering wheel to a steering column. An on-board processor or ECU of the automotive vehicle determines or locates the center of the rack by detecting the first and second ends of the rack when at least one of a velocity of the electric motor reaches zero, a current of the electric motor reaches a preselected level, and steering angle of the electric motor stabilizes. The method monitors potential pinch point zones and reverses turning of the tires upon reaching the pinch threshold level and the automatic centering process is terminated. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark Driscoll, Wallingford, CT US
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20100304981 | BIOMARKERS FOR SEPSIS - Biomarkers for sepsis and resulting mortality can be detected by assaying blood samples. Changes in the concentration of the biomarkers can be used to indicate sepsis, risk of sepsis, progression of sepsis, remission from sepsis, and risk of mortality. Changes can be evaluated relative to data sets, natural or synthetic or semisynthetic control samples, or patient samples collected at different time points. Some biomarkers' concentrations are elevated during disease and some are depressed. These are termed informative biomarkers. Some biomarkers are diagnostic in combination with others. Individual biomarkers may be weighted when used in combinations. Biomarkers can be assessed in individual, isolated or assays, in parallel assays, or in single-pot assays. | 12-02-2010 |
Michael Driscoll, San Francisco, CA US
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20150178339 | INTERACTIVE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL NESTED TABLE SUPPORTING SCALABLE REAL-TIME QUERYING OF LARGE DATA VOLUMES - Displaying a visual representation of table, including generating a visual representation of a table including a plurality of dimensions, displaying the visual representation of the table, where a first dimension value corresponding to one of the plurality of dimensions is collapsed when the table is initially generated, and a second dimension value corresponding to one of the plurality of dimensions is expanded such that sub-dimension values for the first dimension value are not visible, and sub-dimension values for the second dimension value are visible, detecting that a user has placed a first dimension value manipulator corresponding to said first dimension value into an expand mode, and in response to detecting the first dimension value manipulator is in an expand mode, expanding the first dimension value in the displayed visual representation of the table such that the sub-dimension values for the first dimension value are visible. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael Driscoll, Denver, CO US
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20140020047 | CLOUD EMAIL MESSAGE SCANNING WITH LOCAL POLICY APPLICATION IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method for applying policies to an email message includes receiving, by an inbound policy module in a protected network, message metadata of an email message. The method also includes determining, based on the message metadata, whether receiving the email message in the protected network is prohibited by at least one metadata policy. The method further includes blocking the email message from being forwarded to the protected network if receiving the email message in the protected network is prohibited by the metadata policy. In specific embodiments, the method includes requesting scan results data for the email message if receiving the email message in the protected network is not prohibited by one or more metadata policies. In further embodiments, the method includes receiving the scan results data and requesting the email message if receiving the email message in the protected network is not prohibited by one or more scan policies. | 01-16-2014 |
20150304339 | CLOUD EMAIL MESSAGE SCANNING WITH LOCAL POLICY APPLICATION IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method for applying policies to an email message includes receiving, by an inbound policy module in a protected network, message metadata of an email message. The method also includes determining, based on the message metadata, whether receiving the email message in the protected network is prohibited by at least one metadata policy. The method further includes blocking the email message from being forwarded to the protected network if receiving the email message in the protected network is prohibited by the metadata policy. In specific embodiments, the method includes requesting scan results data for the email message if receiving the email message in the protected network is not prohibited by one or more metadata policies. In further embodiments, the method includes receiving the scan results data and requesting the email message if receiving the email message in the protected network is not prohibited by one or more scan policies. | 10-22-2015 |
Michael Thomas Driscoll, Norton, OH US
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20100043936 | PNEUMATIC TIRE WITH SINGLE NON-CONTINUOUS CARCASS PLY - A carcass for a pneumatic tire includes a first annular bead, a second annular bead, a first continuous radial ply, a second continuous radial ply, and a third non-continuous radial ply. The first radial ply has two shoulder portions and two lateral edge portions. One lateral edge portion of the first ply extends from one shoulder portion of the first ply radially inward to a location proximal to the first annular bead. The other lateral edge portion of the first ply extends from the other shoulder portion of the first ply radially inward to a location proximal to the second annular bead. The second continuous radial ply has two shoulder portions and two lateral edge portions. One lateral edge portion of the second ply extends from one shoulder portion of the second ply radially inward to a location proximal to the first annular bead. The other lateral edge portion of the second ply extends from the other shoulder portion of the second ply radially inward to a location proximal to the second annular bead. The third non-continuous radial ply has a first portion and a second portion separate and distinct from the first portion. The first portion of the third ply extends from a location proximal to one shoulder portion of the second ply to a location proximal to the first annular bead. The second portion extends from the other shoulder portion of the second ply to a location proximal to the second annular bead. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael Thomas Driscoll, Akron, OH US
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20090053344 | METHOD FOR CURING TIRES AND A SELF-LOCKING TIRE MOLD - A segmented mold | 02-26-2009 |
Patrick I. Driscoll, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20110097468 | Rotisserie chili roaster - The rotisserie chili roaster includes a cylindrical perforated cage having opposite open ends capped by a cover. The perforated cage includes a door panel pivotally attached to the cage by a hinge mechanism. The door panel is selectively closed by a latch mechanism. Each cover includes a centrally disposed collar having a bore therethrough, and a locking mechanism is operatively attached thereto. A rotatable rod is inserted through the collars and locked by the locking mechanism. A plurality of chili or other food products may be placed inside the cage, and the rod may be operatively attached to a motor or a handle such that rotation of the rod concurrently rotates the cage placed over a source of heat to thereby roast the food products. | 04-28-2011 |
Richard F. Driscoll, Portsmouth, RI US
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20080271092 | Methods and apparatus for controlling a satellite antenna - Methods and apparatus are provided for issuing instructions to a satellite antenna configured to receive a transmission from any of a group of satellites and to provide a signal to a receiver. In accordance with one embodiment, the receiver is queried (e.g., by a control module, which in one embodiment is a device equipped with a microprocessor and memory storing instructions defining the query) to determine information relating to a channel selected by a user. Based on the information, a determination is made whether the antenna should receive a transmission from a satellite other than a currently selected satellite. If so, the antenna is instructed (e.g., by the control module) to locate the other satellite. In another embodiment, methods and apparatus are provided for use in systems having multiple receivers, including one master receiver coupled to the antenna and one or more other slave receivers which do not issue instructions to the antenna. In accordance with this embodiment, a determination is made whether a user of a slave receiver has selected a channel provided by a transmission from a satellite other than a currently selected satellite, and if so, the antenna is caused (e.g., by a control module coupled to the slave receiver) to locate the other satellite. | 10-30-2008 |
Thomas J. Driscoll, Mont Vernon, NH US
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20090003811 | Camera Enclosure Sealing System and Method - The present invention relates generally to a sealing system and method. More particularly, the invention encompasses a method and a system for a camera enclosure sealing. The invention meets or exceeds the IP67 International Standard. The inventive camera enclosure sealing system provides an enclosure which is dust-proof and water-proof. | 01-01-2009 |
Thomas J. Driscoll, Mount Vernon, NH US
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20110008035 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including a curved reflector having an interior and an open end; a light module positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector; and a light pipe coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the light pipe. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-13-2011 |
20120121245 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including a curved reflector having an interior and an open end; a light module positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector; and a light pipe coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the light pipe. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 05-17-2012 |
20140285713 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including an apparatus comprising a curved reflector having an interior and an open end. The curved reflector includes a curved light-reflecting surface and a pair of reflective surfaces. A light module is positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector. A waveguide module is coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the waveguide module. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 09-25-2014 |
Tim Driscoll, Pawtucket, RI US
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20090045617 | Near infrared ink security feature - Systems and methods of providing a covert security marking for items such as documents, packaging, credit cards, and other valuable goods to combat the steady increase in forgery, counterfeiting, and other fraudulent activities is presented. A spectrally narrow, near infrared ink system serves as the basis of a covert security feature for items of value. Alternatively, or in combination, metal oxides having a substantially narrow absorption band and a maximum absorption wavelength of electromagnetic radiation in the near infrared range are also utilized. | 02-19-2009 |
Timothy Driscoll, New York, NY US
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20080235189 | SYSTEM FOR SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION BASED ON PERSONAL INTERACTIONS AND PRESENCES AND METHODS THEREOF - A method and system of searching for information on a network includes receiving a search query from a user by a search system, processing the search query by a profile engine of the search system, providing a listing of search results, including personas who know about the search query, based on profiles and posts of the personas, where the personas are users of the search system, and facilitating further interaction with the listing of personas and tags for related content. | 09-25-2008 |
Timothy A. Driscoll, Durham, NC US
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20100104628 | METHOD OF TREATING NEUROBLASTOMA - The present invention relates, in general, to neuroblastoma and, in particular, to a method of treating neuroblastoma tumors, including refractory neuroblastoma tumors. The invention also relates to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such a method. | 04-29-2010 |
Timothy Adam Driscoll, Devon, PA US
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20120056141 | HINGED SPORTS POST OR GOAL POST RAISING AND LOWERING DEVICE - A device for raising and lowering a hinged sports post or goal post is provided. The device includes a frame with a ground engaging member and an upwardly extending post. Wheels are connected to a medial portion of the frame, and the wheels are adapted to be out of ground contact when the ground engaging member is in an operating position. A winch it is connected on an opposite end of the frame from the ground engaging member. A controller is connected to the winch and is operable by a user in order to raise or lower the hinged post that is connected to the winch cable. | 03-08-2012 |
Timothy J. Driscoll, San Diego, CA US
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20140026052 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPID CONTENT SWITCHING TO PROVIDE A LINEAR TV EXPERIENCE USING STREAMING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods for rapid content switching between pieces of content presented in a plurality of stations using streaming content distribution in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes processing a portion of a station manifest that includes identifiers for content stations and identifiers for pieces of content associated with content stations, selecting jump points that are associated with specific locations within pieces of content, determining a current content station, playing a portion of a current piece of content associated with the current content station, determining alternative pieces of content using the station manifest, preparing additional content for playback at each of the jump points by preparing alternative pieces of content during playback of the current content, receiving a user instruction during playback, selecting a target jump point based upon the user instruction, and commencing playback of additional content starting from the target jump point. | 01-23-2014 |
Timothy James Driscoll, Raleigh, CA US
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20120326883 | DISTRIBUTED METER DATA MANAGEMENT - In a distributed meter data management (MDM) system of a smart grid, a network computing device, such as a network router deployed in the field, may receive data from one or more utility meters, sensors, control devices, or other utility data collection devices that are communicatively coupled to the network computing device. The network computing device may process the data received from the utility data collection devices to generate processed data usable by a consumer. The network computing device may also send data to and/or receive data from a centralized control system, MDM system, and/or smart grid analytic applications at a utility central office. The network computing device may then provide the processed data directly to the consumer, with or without first sending the data to a centralized MDM system of the utility. | 12-27-2012 |
Timothy Warren Driscoll, Devon, PA US
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20120056141 | HINGED SPORTS POST OR GOAL POST RAISING AND LOWERING DEVICE - A device for raising and lowering a hinged sports post or goal post is provided. The device includes a frame with a ground engaging member and an upwardly extending post. Wheels are connected to a medial portion of the frame, and the wheels are adapted to be out of ground contact when the ground engaging member is in an operating position. A winch it is connected on an opposite end of the frame from the ground engaging member. A controller is connected to the winch and is operable by a user in order to raise or lower the hinged post that is connected to the winch cable. | 03-08-2012 |
Tom Driscoll, San Diego, CA US
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20130335256 | METAMATERIAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compressive imaging captures images in compressed form, where each sensor does not directly correspond with a pixel, as opposed to standard image capture techniques. This can lead to faster image capture rates due to lower I/O bandwidth requirements, and avoids the need for image compression hardware, as the image is captured in compressed form. Measuring the transformation of an emitted multimodal signal is one method of compressive imaging. Metamaterial antennas and transceivers are well suited for both emitting and receiving multimodal signals, and are thus prime candidates for compressive imaging. | 12-19-2013 |
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20150029051 | WEARABLE RADAR REFLECTORS - A wearable radar reflector includes a retroreflector configured to reflect radiation received from a vehicle, and incorporated into a garment worn by a pedestrian. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030256 | MULTI-SENSOR COMPRESSIVE IMAGING - Multi-sensor compressive imaging systems can include an imaging component (such an an RF, microwave, or mmW metamaterial surface antenna) and an auxialiary sensing component (such as an EO/IR sensor). In some approaches, the auxiliary sensing component includes a structured light sensor configured to identify the location or posture of an imaging target within a field of view of the imaging component. In some approaches, a reconstructed RF, microwave, or mmW image may be combined with a visual image of a region of interest to provide a multi-spectral representation of the region of interest. | 01-29-2015 |
20150131864 | WHEEL SLIP OR SPIN NOTIFICATION - Described embodiments include a system and method. A digital imaging device is configured to capture images of a region of a contact between a wheel of a terrestrial vehicle and a surface (“contact region”). A correlator is configured to correlate a first digital image of the contact region captured at a first time with a second digital image of the contact region captured at a second time. A kinematics circuit determines an incremental slide or slip of the wheel relative to the surface. A fraction status circuit combines at least two instances of the incremental slide or slip into data indicative of a slide or slip by the terrestrial vehicle relative to the surface. A communications circuit outputs an electronic signal indicative of the data indicative of a slide or slip by the terrestrial vehicle. | 05-14-2015 |
20150162658 | SURFACE SCATTERING REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A surface scattering reflector antenna includes a plurality of adjustable scattering elements and is configured to produce a reflected beam pattern according to the configuration of the adjustable scattering elements. | 06-11-2015 |
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