Wallis, US
Bryce Wallis, Reno, NV US
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20120240468 | FORWARD CLOSURE SYSTEM - A forward closure system includes a cylindrical frame. A pair of lune-shaped base sections are mounted to an inside surface of the frame. First and second opposed lune-shaped shell assemblies, each assembly including at least an outer shell section and an inner shell section, are rotatably mounted independently of each other at opposed ends along the rotation axis, the inner section and base sections of each shell assembly nested within the outer section when the forward closure system is in an open position, mating edges of the outer sections abutting one another when the forward closure system is in a closed position. An actuator is coupled to each outer shell section. | 09-27-2012 |
Chase Wallis, Logan, UT US
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20100008514 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR AN AUDIO BELT BUCKLE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an audio belt buckle. The audio belt buckle contains a belt buckle housing, at least one speaker, an audio input receiver, an amplification device, and a power source. The belt buckle housing is coupled to a first end of a belt of a user. The belt buckle housing is configured to secure an opposing end of the belt to hold the belt around the waist of a user. The speaker is coupled to the belt buckle housing and is directed away from the user's body. The audio input receiver is also coupled to the belt buckle housing and is configured to receive audio input. The amplification device is coupled to the audio input, the speaker, and the power source. | 01-14-2010 |
Danny Wallis, Santa Ana, CA US
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20130264240 | ENCLOSURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN ENCLOSURE - An enclosure ( | 10-10-2013 |
David Wallis, Atlanta, GA US
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20090041106 | Variable equalizer apparatus - A variable equalizer apparatus for forward and/or reverse equalizers in an amplifier. The system can include a structure to allow continuous contact of the signal flow as an equalizer is removed; jumpers with fixed resistors and associated capacitors and inductors to produce a variable range over many different values; and/or variable resistance potentiometers with fixed resistors and associated capacitors and inductors to produce a variable range over separate value equalizers. | 02-12-2009 |
David E. Wallis, Dubuque, IA US
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20130119738 | ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPING ARM - An arm assembly with an arm, a plurality of vertical support members and a horizontal member is telescopingly mounted in a housing, such that the arm assembly moves vertically by movement of a scissors mechanism having slidable pivot mountings, whereby movement of a linear actuator at the bottom of the housing translates horizontal movement to vertical movement, which vertical movement is imparted upwardly by a spring and downwardly against the spring, the vertical movement being controlled by a lever and cable actuated lock. | 05-16-2013 |
David W. Wallis, Atlanta, GA US
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20140320086 | POWER CONVERTER HAVING REDUCED SWITCHING TRANSIENTS - A power converter having reduced switching transients includes a conversion inductance, a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a conversion inductance, and a switch transistor. A low pass filter is connected between the PWM controller and the switch transistor to filter a PWM signal produced by the PWM controller and produce a filtered PWM signal. The switching transistor switches current through the conversion inductance responsive to the filtered PWM signal. The low pass filter filters out harmonic content of the PWM signal that is above the fundamental frequency in a way that maintains most of the harmonic content of the PWM signal to substantially eliminate higher harmonic elements which are conventionally responsible for transients across the conversion inductance. | 10-30-2014 |
20160064942 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A BALLAST LOAD FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANT POWER SUPPLY - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing a ballast load for a magnetic resonance power source. One embodiment takes the form of a magnetic resonance power source that includes a source coil, a load-detection module, a tunable ballast coil circuit, and a controller programmed to carry out a set of functions. The set of functions includes obtaining, via the load-detection module, an estimated load on the source coil. The set of functions also includes decreasing the power received by the tunable ballast coil circuit from the source coil when the estimated load on the source coil is greater than a desired load on the source coil. The set of functions also includes increasing the power received by the tunable ballast coil circuit from the source coil when the estimated load on the source coil is less than the desired load on the source coil. | 03-03-2016 |
David W. Wallis, Decatur, GA US
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20130256569 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-LATCHING, BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION OVER AN ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED DATA LINK - An isolation apparatus and method are provided for bi-directional communication over a single wire link without circuit latch up. The isolation is provided by two identical but independent switching circuits designed to eliminate latch up while controlling two optical isolators in a bi-directional mode of operation. | 10-03-2013 |
David William Wallis, Atlanta, GA US
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20080315977 | Low loss RF transmission lines - A transmission structure having high propagation velocity and a low effective dielectric loss. The structure comprises a dielectric, a first reference conductor disposed below the dielectric, a signal conductor disposed above the dielectric, and a second reference conductor disposed over the signal conductor. The second reference conductor has a recess portion facing the signal conductor, the recess portion defining a gap between the second reference conductor and the signal conductor. The gap may be filled with air which has a relative dielectric constant approximately equal to one (1). Because of the physical and dielectric constant characteristics of the gap, the structure concentrates an electric field in the gap resulting in an effective dielectric constant approximately (approaching) one (1) and an effective dielectric loss approximately equal to zero (0). Thus, the structure exhibits a propagation velocity approximately equal to the speed of light. | 12-25-2008 |
Douglas E. Wallis, Walhalla, SC US
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20110107826 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MASS AIR MEASURING - The present invention is designed to measure air mass flow for fuel injection applications, by utilizing a digital signal processor as part of the air measuring device's circuitry so that calibration tables associated with various engine types may be loaded into the processor. The digital signal processor stores a plurality of calibration tables for various engine types onboard. These may be chosen through the use of an external programming device or an onboard selection device such as a switch. The digital signal processor will convert output into either voltage or frequency outputs depending on the requirements of the particular engine control unit. | 05-12-2011 |
Eric Charles Wallis, Rock Hill, SC US
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20110303024 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 12-15-2011 |
20140157912 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157913 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
Frank S. Wallis, Sidney, OH US
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20090028723 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate associated with the compression mechanism and having at least one port in fluid communication with the compression mechanism, and a manifold disposed adjacent to the valve plate. A cylinder may be formed in the manifold and a piston may be disposed within the manifold and may be movable relative to the manifold between a first position separated from the valve plate and a second position engaging the valve plate. A valve element may be disposed within the piston and may be movable relative to the piston and the manifold. The valve element may be movable between an open position spaced apart from the valve plate and permitting flow through the port and into the compression mechanism and a closed position engaging the valve plate and restricting flow through the port and into the compression mechanism. | 01-29-2009 |
20100189581 | UNLOADER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - An apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate including a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the compression mechanism, and a header disposed adjacent to the valve plate. A plurality of cylinders may be disposed within the header and a plurality of pistons may be respectively disposed in the plurality of cylinders and may be movable between a first position separated from the valve plate and a second position engaging the valve plate. A chamber may be disposed within each of the cylinders and may receive a pressurized fluid in a first mode to move the piston into the second position and may vent the pressurized fluid in a second mode to move the piston into the first position. One of the chambers may include a smaller volume than the other of the chambers. | 07-29-2010 |
20120177508 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided and may include a control valve that moves a pressure-responsive unloader valve between a first position permitting flow through a valve plate and into a compression mechanism and a second position restricting flow through the valve plate and into the compression mechanism. The control valve may include at least one pressure-responsive valve member movable between a first state supplying discharge-pressure gas to the unloader valve to urge the unloader valve into one of the first position and the second position and a second state venting the discharge-pressure gas from the unloader valve to move the unloader valve into the other of the first position and the second position. | 07-12-2012 |
20130064690 | UNLOADER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR - An apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate having a plurality of ports, a header, and a plurality of cylinders disposed within the header. A plurality of pistons may be respectively disposed in the plurality of cylinders and may be movable between a first position separated from the valve plate and permitting flow through the plurality of ports and into the compression mechanism and a second position engaging the valve plate and restricting flow through the plurality of ports and into the compression mechanism. A chamber may be disposed within each of the cylinders and may receive a pressurized fluid in a first mode to move the piston into the second position and may vent the pressurized fluid in a second mode to move the piston into the first position. One of the chambers may include a different diameter than the other of the chambers. | 03-14-2013 |
20130176649 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSOR MOTOR PROTECTION - A system includes a refrigerant compressor including an electric motor, a current sensor that measures current flow to the electric motor, a switching device configured to close and open to allow and prevent current flow to the electric motor, respectively, a maximum continuous current (MCC) device that includes a resistance corresponding to a maximum continuous current for the electric motor, and a motor protection module. The motor protection module communicates with the MCC device, the current sensor, and the switching device and determines a first MCC value for the electric motor as a function of the resistance of the MCC device. The motor protection module also selectively sets a predetermined MCC to the first MCC and controls the switching device based on a comparison of the current flow to the electric motor and the predetermined MCC. | 07-11-2013 |
20140170003 | RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH VAPOR INJECTION SYSTEM - A compressor assembly is provided and may include a first compression cylinder, a first compression piston disposed within the first compression cylinder that compresses a vapor disposed within the first compression cylinder, and a crankshaft that cycles the first compression piston within the first compression cylinder. The compressor assembly may additionally include a first control piston moveable between a first state restricting passage of intermediate-pressure fluid into the first compression cylinder and a second state permitting passage of intermediate-pressure fluid into the first compression cylinder. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170006 | RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH VAPOR INJECTION SYSTEM - A compressor assembly is provided and may include a compression cylinder and a compression piston disposed within the compression cylinder that compresses a vapor disposed within the compression cylinder from a suction pressure to a discharge pressure. The compressor assembly may additionally include a crankshaft that cycles the compression piston within the compression cylinder and an injection port in fluid communication with the compression cylinder that selectively communicates intermediate-pressure vapor at a pressure between the suction pressure vapor and the discharge pressure vapor to the compression cylinder. The injection port may communicate the intermediate-pressure vapor to the compression cylinder when the compression piston exposes the injection port and may be prevented from communicating the intermediate-pressure vapor to the compression cylinder when the compression piston blocks the injection port. | 06-19-2014 |
20140377089 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - A compressor is provided and may include a first compression mechanism, a first valve plate including a first port, and a first manifold including a first cylinder having a first piston disposed therein. The first piston may be movable between a first position opening the first port and a second position closing the first port. The compressor may additionally include a second compression mechanism, a second valve plate including a second port, and a second manifold including a second cylinder having a second piston disposed therein. The second piston may be movable between a first position opening the second port and a second position closing the second port. A valve assembly may move one of the first and second pistons into the first position while maintaining the other of the first and second pistons in the second position. | 12-25-2014 |
20150044066 | VARIABLE CAPACITY RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR - A reciprocating compressor may include a shell, a first cylinder, a plate, a second cylinder, and a piston. The first cylinder may be disposed within the shell and may include a first valve. The plate may be fixed relative to the first cylinder and may include a second valve. The second cylinder may be axially aligned with the first cylinder and may be moveable relative to the first cylinder between first and second positions. The piston may be disposed within the second cylinder and may include a third valve. The piston may reciprocate relative to the first and second cylinders. The piston and the plate may define a first compression chamber therebetween. The piston and the first cylinder may define a second compression chamber therebetween. | 02-12-2015 |
20150155701 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSOR MOTOR PROTECTION - A refrigerant compressor includes an electric motor. A current sensor measures current flow to the electric motor. A switching device is configured to close and open to allow and prevent current flow to the electric motor, respectively. A maximum continuous current (MCC) device includes a stored digital value corresponding to a maximum continuous current for the electric motor. A motor protection module: communicates with the MCC device, the current sensor, and the switching device; determines a first MCC for the electric motor as a function of the stored digital value received from the MCC device; selectively sets a predetermined MCC to the first MCC; and controls the switching device based on a comparison of the current flow to the electric motor and the predetermined MCC. | 06-04-2015 |
James G. Wallis, Moscow, ID US
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20090025105 | DESATURASES AND METHODS OF USING THEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a Δ | 01-22-2009 |
20120159660 | DESATURASES AND METHODS OF USING THEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a Δ | 06-21-2012 |
20140298502 | DESATURASES AND METHODS OF USING THEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a Δ | 10-02-2014 |
Jason Harrison Wallis, Spring Hill, TN US
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20150039328 | Dynamic Optimal Connectivity Path - Dynamically determining an optimum connectivity path is provided. Default paths to connectivity sources associated with a payer may be determined and ranked based on various metrics, such as availability, content, and cost. When a connection to a primary connectivity source is determined to be down or unresponsive, a request may automatically be routed to a next connectivity source, wherein the next connectivity source is determined to be a next highest ranking connectivity source based on the various metrics. Data associated with availability, content, cost, and other attributes may be collected, stored in a database, and utilized to rank connectivity sources. Accordingly, as new information about a payer or connectivity source is discovered, default paths and rankings of connectivity sources may change. | 02-05-2015 |
Jeffrey Wallis, Redmond, WA US
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20120041991 | SCALABLE AND EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR DATA-DRIVEN WEB SERVICES - A layered architecture for a web service is provided with a data tier, object representation, data transformation, and a service tier. Scalability is achieved by relying on relatively high degree of decoupling, lightweight data interaction, and reducing overhead of transaction demands. Custom web services can be built on top and leverage the capabilities of the flexible framework including lightweight transaction support, event-based business logic extensibility, and efficient data contract binding. | 02-16-2012 |
20130067365 | ROLE BASED USER INTERFACE FOR LIMITED DISPLAY DEVICES - A role based graphical user interface (UI) is used for receiving user input for entry/editing relating to projects/tasks using a limited display device. Functional components are grouped into logical hubs that may be displayed within the user interface. The groupings of the components are based on a role of a user (e.g. project manager, project participant, contractor, . . . ). For example, for one or more users, the role based graphical UI may group the following components together: expense entry and approval; time entry and approval; notification messages; collaboration of information (e.g. documents, project information, and the like); reporting; and settings. After selecting one of the components from the role based UI, a user may use a displayed component for interacting with the functionality (e.g. entering an expense, time entry, . . . ). The UI is configured to allow navigation between the different functions included within the logical hubs. | 03-14-2013 |
Judith A. Wallis, Chandler, AZ US
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20100221144 | AIR FRESHENER KIT - The present invention comprises a kit for assembling a passive air freshener comprising fragranced sail crystals. In the preferred form, the kit minimally comprises: 1) a package containing a plurality of fragranced salt crystals; 2) a container with an opening for placing said crystals therein, said container defining an enclosed space having a height/width ratio of from about 0.5 to about 3; and, 3) a carton for containing both the package of crystals and the container, where the carton preferably has a viewing window that displays at least the decorative aspects of the container design to potential purchasers. The kit may also include instructional literature and optional lighting source. | 09-02-2010 |
20110011947 | GEL AIR FRESHENER AND METHOD OF UNSEALING SUCH GEL AIR FRESHENER - The present invention is a gel air freshener article of manufacture comprising a gel air freshener composition and a container that provides a method for unsealing and opening without undue exertion by the consumer. The article of manufacture according to the present invention includes the gel air freshener composition and a container comprising a base portion and axially displaceable cover in telescopic registry, wherein the cover is axially displaced away from the base portion by rotation. The unsealing of the container is achieved through the coordination of camming locks, which comprise an upper ramped surface, with spike-shaped locking wedges that comprise a beveled toe portion, elongated shaft portion and camming head portion. Rotation of the cover in a first direction relative to the base portion locks the toe end and shaft portions of the spike-shaped locking wedges beneath the camming locks. Rotation in a second opposite direction relative to the base portion backs the camming head portion of the spike-shaped wedges up the upper ramped surfaces of the camming locks such that the cover is axially distanced from the container, thus unsealing the cover from the base and breaking loose the gel air freshener composition bound inside surface of the cover. An optional pin-hole in the cover allows for pressure equalization of the momentary vacuum created when the cover is first unsealed and displaced. | 01-20-2011 |
20110088310 | CRAWLING INSECT BAIT STATION WITH INTERNAL BAIT RESERVOIR SEAL AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTABLE INSECT ACCESS PORT AND CRAWLSPACE DIMENSIONS - A fully adjustable, crawling insect bait station is provided that is sealable for use with liquid, gel or solid baits, and wherein movement of a cap relative to a base portion simultaneously dimensions both the insect access port(s) and an internal crawlspace at the top of the inner reservoir wall to a selected size for particular insects. The bait station of the present invention is distinct and significantly improved over prior bait stations in that there is no antechamber between the insect access port(s) and the inner bait reservoir where crawling insects may unproductively congregate. Once insects enter the bait station of the present invention they encounter a sloped access means that leads them directly over the inner reservoir wall to the poisoned bait. | 04-21-2011 |
Kenneth Wallis, Pleasanton, CA US
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20150244740 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS APPLICATION PRIVILEGE MANAGEMENT - A method for providing an administration policy to a user device comprising a plurality of applications, the method comprising centrally generating the administration policy to be implemented in the user device, the administration policy comprising at least one of an application administration policy to be used by at least one of the plurality of applications and a client administration policy for the user device; and providing the generated policy to the user device. | 08-27-2015 |
Kevin P. Wallis, Oakland, CA US
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20080308045 | Composite Absorbent Particles - Composite particles and methods for making the same. An absorbent material is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is coupled to the absorbent material before, during, or after the particle-forming process, homogeneously and/or in layers. Additionally, the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch tumble blending mixer process, an extrusion process, and a fluid bed process. | 12-18-2008 |
20090007852 | Composite Absorbent Particles - Composite particles and methods for making the same. An absorbent material is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is coupled to the absorbent material before, during, or after the particle-forming process, homogeneously and/or in layers. Additionally, the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch tumble blending mixer process, an extrusion process, and a fluid bed process. | 01-08-2009 |
Lee D. Wallis, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20100213926 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VOLTAGE SENSING IN ELECTRICAL METERING SYSTEMS - A voltage isolation circuit. The input voltage Vin is connected to a primary winding of a transformer T | 08-26-2010 |
Marcia Wallis, San Jose, CA US
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20150134461 | REFERRAL MANAGEMENT METHODS AND APPARATUS - A system, method, and apparatus for providing referral management are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a request message from a consumer device of a first member, the request message identifying a service type, determining a group of members that are trusted connections of the first member, determining a subset of the trusted connections that includes trusted connections that have experience with the service type, transmitting a referral request message to consumer devices associated with the trusted connections of the subset, receiving a referral response message including an identifier of a provider of the requested service type from at least one of the client devices that received the referral request message, and transmitting a request response message to the consumer device of the first member including the identifier of the provider. | 05-14-2015 |
Mark Wallis, Lake Stevens, WA US
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20150268469 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE PRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION INFORMATION - Systems and methods for providing interactive production illustration information are provided. One system includes a machine vision system configured to attach to a user, wherein the machine vision system when attached to the user is aligned with a line of sight of the user towards a physical location. The machine vision system controllable by the user and configured to acquire an image of an article. The system also includes an interactive production illustration system coupled to the machine vision system, wherein the interactive production illustration system has stored therein interactive production illustration. The interactive production illustration system is configured to select interactive production illustration information for an assembly process for the article at the physical location based at least in part on the acquired image. The interactive production illustration information is further configured to communicate the selected interactive production illustration information to the machine vision system for display. | 09-24-2015 |
Matthew C. Wallis, Paducah, KY US
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20080256711 | Cushion with Scent Cartridge - A cushion device comprising a body having an outer surface defining a boundary and at least one cartridge positioned outside the boundary. The cartridge may include a scented substance and a cover for varying the exposure of it to the surroundings. | 10-23-2008 |
Michael Wallis, Belleville, MI US
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20080236181 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE BATTERY - Air is cooled by a heat exchanger of a vehicle. The cooled air is directed to a cabin and/or battery of the vehicle. Ports in the cooling path direct the cooled air to the cabin and/or battery. | 10-02-2008 |
Michael Steven Wallis, Belleville, MI US
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20120080173 | HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTIPLE HEAT EXCHANGERS - A heat exchanger assembly having first and second heat exchangers having a tube-fin construction. The first heat exchanger is configured to cool a first fluid. The second heat exchanger has a first portion for cooling the first fluid and a second portion for cooling a second fluid. Cooling air passes through the first heat exchanger before passing through the second heat exchanger. | 04-05-2012 |
20140338882 | HVAC Control for Vehicles with Start/Stop Engines - A vehicle climate control system is provided. The vehicle climate control system allows an occupant in the rear area of a vehicle to control the climate settings in the vehicle. It comprises a front climate interface, a rear climate interface, and a controller. When actuated, the controller disables the front climate interface and allows the rear climate interface to determine the climate settings. The controller is also operative to selectively restart a vehicle engine in order to reduce fuel consumption. The vehicle climate control system may be disabled when the engine is off and selectively enabled when the engine is operating. | 11-20-2014 |
20150158369 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING FAN AND COMPRESSOR POWER FOR A VEHICLE CABIN HEATING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for operating a heater for a passenger cabin of a vehicle. In one example, fan speed of an evaporator cooling fan is adjusted to improve heating efficiency. In particular, fan speed is incrementally increased and maintained at the higher speed if output power of a compressor is reduced by more than an amount of power used to incrementally increase the fan speed. | 06-11-2015 |
Mike Wallis, Carlitos, CA US
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20090283158 | LAMINATED WALLS FOR UNIFORM FLUID FLOW - A chamber with a fluid distribution network for uniform fluid flow within the chamber is provided. The chamber includes a first chamber wall that has a first surface and an opposing interior surface. The first surface is formed with a first set of channels, and the interior surface is exposed to the interior of the chamber and includes a plurality of interior ports that are connected to a plurality of the first set of channels. The chamber also includes a second chamber wall that has a second surface and an opposing exterior surface. The second surface has a second set of channels that partially intersect the first set of channels when the first surface is mated with the second surface. The exterior surface also includes at least one exterior port that provides access to the second set of channels. | 11-19-2009 |
Mike Wallis, Corralitos, CA US
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20100293810 | Apparatus and Method for Drying a Substrate - A method for drying a work piece is provided. The method includes raising a plurality of submerged workpieces supported on a first transition arm partially above a fluid/air interface and capturing the plurality of partially submerged workpieces during the raising by a second transition arm located above the fluid/air interface. A system for drying a workpiece is also included. | 11-25-2010 |
Peter N. Wallis, Norwich, VT US
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20090109259 | Single-Pass Inkjet Printing - A single-pass print head has multiple orifice plates each serving some but not all of the area to be printed. | 04-30-2009 |
Philip Wallis, Barrington, RI US
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20140127122 | FUGITIVE VISCOSITY AND STABILITY MODIFIERS FOR CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITIONS - The invention is directed to carbon nanotube-containing compositions that have increased viscosity and stability. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manufacturing carbon nanotube films and layers that provide superior electrical properties. | 05-08-2014 |
Robert Wallis, Old Lyme, CT US
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20130095472 | Cytokines and Genes Differentially Affected by TNF Blockers - The present invention is directed to cytokines and genes that are differentially affected by TNF blockers and the use of these genes and cytokines to help asses the TB risks of new immunosuppressive therapies, to help evaluate the effects of new TB vaccines, and to help assess TB susceptibility in persons exposed to | 04-18-2013 |
Robert Wallis, Washington, DC US
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20100136545 | Cytokines and Genes Differentially Affected by TNF Blockers - The present invention is directed to cytokines and genes that are differentially affected by TNF blockers and the use of these genes and cytokines to help asses the TB risks of new immunosuppressive therapies, to help evaluate the effects of new TB vaccines, and to help assess TB susceptibility in persons exposed to | 06-03-2010 |
Robert A. Wallis, Tulsa, OK US
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20120240149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND BROADCASTING MULTIMEDIA - Multimedia distribution and broadcast systems and related processes are provided for transmitting multimedia contents and control information from a central uplink facility to a remote downlink via a satellite. The system is preferably implemented in order to generate sequences of multimedia that are broadcast from the remote downlink facility to viewers. The display arrangements of the multimedia sequences are varied and customized by each downlink facility using the control information in order to better inform and entertain viewers. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert E. Wallis, Ellicott City, MD US
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20160126891 | Ka Band Multi-Chip Modulator - A multi-chip module is provided including a multiplier configured to multiply a frequency of an input signal into a predetermined Ka-band frequency center channel, a modulator configured to modulate the center channel, and an amplifier configured to amplify a modulated signal for output. | 05-05-2016 |
Robert John Wallis US
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20130054807 | Selecting a Primary-Secondary Host Pair for Mirroring Virtual Machines - A system and a computer program product for selecting a primary-secondary host pair for mirroring virtual machines. The system includes a processor collecting data related to each of a plurality of potential primary-secondary host pairs in a computer network. The processor analyzes each of the plurality of potential primary-secondary host pairs in the computer network utilizing performance metrics. An ideal primary-secondary host pair in the computer network is determined by the processor based on the analysis of the performance metrics of each of the plurality of potential primary-secondary host pairs. In response to determining the ideal primary-secondary host pair, a primary host virtual machine is mirrored onto the secondary host of the primary-secondary host pair. | 02-28-2013 |
R. Tyler Wallis, Village, CO US
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20140045471 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device having a controller to detect a selection of an image from a graphical user interface, identify an entry in a contact book responsive to the detected selection of the image, and retrieve one or more communication identifiers associated with the party from the entry of the contact book for initiating a communication session. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20150156316 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING COMMUNICATION IDENTIFIERS - A process, system and software that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, determining whether prior network communications were established between a first device having a first communication identifier and a second device having a second communication identifier using a network-compliant calling format. Responsive to determining that the prior network communications were not established using the network-compliant calling format, a network-compliant calling format of the second communication identifier is determined from a portion of the second communication identifier and the first communication identifier of the first device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
R. Tyler Wallis, Greenwood Village, CO US
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20140199973 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING OPERATIONS OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, at a base station, communicating with a mobile phone where the base station comprises a premises wireless access point, at the base station, communicating with a mobile communication system by way of a broadband connection, and instructing a landline phone communicatively coupled to the base station to communicate with a remote end user device via the mobile communication system utilizing identification information of the mobile phone and responsive to communications between the base station and the mobile phone. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 07-17-2014 |
20150341688 | SHARING BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS BETWEEN DEVICES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set-top box having a controller to present media content at a presentation device as directed by a user, monitor the media content consumed by the user, detect a first behavioral pattern based on the media content consumed by the user, transmit the detected first behavioral pattern to a communication device of the user, receive from the communication device a second behavioral pattern, and identify media content correlating to the second behavioral pattern. The communication device can be adapted to adjust communication operations according to the detected first behavioral pattern. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
20160088138 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Communications - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device having a controller to detect a selection of an image from a graphical user interface, identify an entry in a contact book responsive to the detected selection of the image, and retrieve one or more communication identifiers associated with the party from the entry of the contact book for initiating a communication session. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
Russell Wallis, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110116969 | WASTE RECEPTACLE SANITIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for sanitizing waste receptacles by automatically releasing sanitizing agents in the waste receptacles. A canister containing a sanitizing agent is mounted inside a waste receptacle in order to release its sanitizing agent. Either a mechanical or electromechanical actuator releases at least a portion of the sanitizing agent to control unpleasant odors. | 05-19-2011 |
Steven Wallis, Jacksonville, FL US
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20090293302 | ARTWORK DRYING CABINET AND METHOD - An artwork drying cabinet includes a housing that defines an interior drying compartment. A plurality of removable shelves are provided in parallel spaced relation within the compartment. A hinged door provides access to the compartment for purposes of loading and removing shelves with artwork. The door includes a vent to exhaust moisture laden air from the compartment. A blower and heating element are provided to supply a heated current of air to the compartment. A shroud couples the blower and heating element to the cabinet and directs the flow of heated air into the cabinet. The blower sends the current of air over the heating element through a diffuser comprising a v-shaped baffle with a central elongated opening along the vertex. Controls are provided to regulate air speed and temperature. An optional timer controls the duration of a drying cycle. The diffuser evenly distributes parallel laminar streams of heated air above and below each shelf. The shelves feature relatively large openings that allow streams of heated air to simultaneously contact the top and the bottom of the artwork supported on the shelf. The dual sided contact maintains an even pressure distribution and facilitates drying. | 12-03-2009 |
Thomas M. Wallis, Lafayette, CO US
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20120185977 | TIP-MOUNTED NANOWIRE LIGHT SOURCE INSTRUMENTATION - A scanning probe microscopy instrument includes a cantilevered tip that has a nanowire light emitting diode (LED). | 07-19-2012 |
Tim Wallis, East Peoria, IL US
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20160063969 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING TONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - Apparatus and methods for altering the tonal characteristics of output of a stringed instrument are disclosed. The stringed instrument may include a neck and a plurality of strings, the plurality of strings disposed about the neck. The apparatus may include a slide bar, the slide bar for contacting one or more strings of the plurality of strings and a support arm attached to the slide bar. The apparatus includes a retractable string depressor retractably connected to the support bar, the retractable string depressor for depressing one or more strings of the plurality of strings at a location on the neck forward of the slide bar. | 03-03-2016 |
Timothy D. Wallis, East Peoria, IL US
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20090277320 | INSTRUMENT STAND - A stand for a musical instrument having a body and a neck includes a main body and a pair front legs coupled to the main body. The pair of front legs is configured to receive a portion of the body of the musical instrument therein. A neck rest of the stand is removably coupled to the main body and is configured to receive a portion of the neck of the musical instrument therein. | 11-12-2009 |
Todd Wallis, Ogden, UT US
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20120061439 | CAMERA CARRYING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An object support apparatus for supporting an object on a person's body includes a first strap and a shoulder support fixedly coupled to the first strap. The apparatus also includes a second strap that is fixedly coupled to the shoulder support. The first strap, shoulder support, and second strap are positionable about a person's body and have a low friction surface. An end portion of one of the first and second straps is securable to an object. An adjustment mechanism of the apparatus adjustably couples the first strap and the second strap to form a loop defined by the shoulder support and portions of the first and second strap. The adjustment mechanism is configured to maintain the loop tight against the person's body. The loop is easily slidable about the person's body while tight against the person's body to position the object between an in-use position and a non-use position. | 03-15-2012 |
Wayne J. Wallis, Seattle, WA US
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20080260737 | COMBINATION OF BLyS AND/OR APRIL INHIBITION AND IMMUNNOSUPPRESSANTS FOR TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The invention relates to novel combination therapies involving BLyS or BLyS/APRIL inhibition and immunosuppressants for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. One preferred method is where the BLyS and/or APRIL antagonist is a Fc-fusion protein which can be a TACI-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of TACI or a functional fragment thereof, a BAFF-R-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of BAFF-R or a functional fragment thereof, or a BCMA-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of BCMA or a functional fragment thereof. In the methods of the present invention some of the immunosuppressive drugs contemplated include cyclophosphamide (CYC), azathioprine (AZA), cyclosporine A (CSA), or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), although any drug that suppresses the immune system may be suitable. The methods of the present invention reduce the levels of various immunoglobulins in patients in need of such reduction, such as those suffering from autoimmune diseases. | 10-23-2008 |
20150017164 | COMBINATION OF BLyS AND/OR APRIL INHIBITION AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS FOR TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The invention relates to novel combination therapies involving BLyS or BLyS/APRIL inhibition and immunosuppressants for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. One preferred method is where the BLyS and/or APRIL antagonist is a Fc-fusion protein which can be a TACI-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of TACI or a functional fragment thereof, a BAFF-R-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of BAFF-R or a functional fragment thereof, or a BCMA-Fc-fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of BCMA or a functional fragment thereof. In the methods of the present invention some of the immunosuppressive drugs contemplated include cyclophosphamide (CYC), azathioprine (AZA), cyclosporine A (CSA), or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), although any drug that suppresses the immune system may be suitable. The methods of the present invention reduce the levels of various immunoglobulins in patients in need of such reduction, such as those suffering from autoimmune diseases. | 01-15-2015 |
William Henry Wallis, New Berlin, WI US
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20080250578 | SHIMLESS FRAME SUPPORT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOCK LEVELERS - A frame of a dock leveler that positions a deck portion of the dock leveler so that the deck portion is level with a surrounding dock floor at a driveway end when mounted in a pit in the dock floor includes a pit supported portion placed on a floor of the pit, a deck supporting portion providing support to the deck portion, and an adjusting assembly connected to the pit supported portion and to the deck supporting portion and operable to move and hold the deck supporting portion so that the deck portion of the dock leveler is at a selected position with respect to the surrounding dock floor. | 10-16-2008 |