Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson, Boise, ID US
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20090067267 | MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING LOW-POWER, HIGH WRITE LATENCY MODE AND HIGH-POWER, LOW WRITE LATENCY MODE AND/OR INDEPENDENTLY SELECTABLE WRITE LATENCY - A logic circuit operates write receivers in a dynamic random access memory device in either a low-power mode, high write latency mode or a high-power mode, low write latency mode. The logic circuit receives a first signal indicative of whether the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled, a second signal indicative of whether a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, a third signal indicative of whether the memory device is being operated in a power down mode, and a fourth signal indicative of whether read transmitters in the memory device are active. The logic circuit maintains power to the write receivers whenever the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled if a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, the memory device is not being operated in the power down mode, and the read transmitters in the memory device are not active. | 03-12-2009 |
20100199034 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDRESS FIFO FOR HIGH BANDWIDTH COMMAND/ADDRESS BUSSES IN DIGITAL STORAGE SYSTEM - A method of buffering a data stream in an electronic device using a first-in first-out (FIFO) buffer system wherein a first read latch signal does not change a pointer location of a read pointer. A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and system are also disclosed in accordance with the invention to include a FIFO buffer system to buffer memory addresses and commands within the DRAM until corresponding data is available. | 08-05-2010 |
20110038217 | MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING LOW-POWER, HIGH WRITE LATENCY MODE AND HIGH-POWER, LOW WRITE LATENCY MODE AND/OR INDEPENDENTLY SELECTABLE WRITE LATENCY - A logic circuit operates write receivers in a dynamic random access memory device in either a low-power mode, high write latency mode or a high-power mode, low write latency mode. The logic circuit receives a first signal indicative of whether the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled, a second signal indicative of whether a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, a third signal indicative of whether the memory device is being operated in a power down mode, and a fourth signal indicative of whether read transmitters in the memory device are active. The logic circuit maintains power to the write receivers whenever the high-power, low write latency mode has been enabled if a row of memory cells in the memory device is active, the memory device is not being operated in the power down mode, and the read transmitters in the memory device are not active. | 02-17-2011 |
20110161577 | DATA STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A data storage system comprising a plurality of buffers configured to store data, a read pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers from which data should be read, and a write pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers to which data should be written is disclosed. The write pointer points at least one buffer ahead of the buffer to which the read pointer is pointing. An electronic system and a telecommunication system are further disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20120281485 | DATA STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A data storage system comprising a plurality of buffers configured to store data, a read pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers from which data should be read, and a write pointer to indicate a particular one of the plurality of buffers to which data should be written. The write pointer points at least one buffer ahead of the buffer to which the read pointer is pointing. An electronic system and a telecommunications system are further disclosed. | 11-08-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Anacortes, WA US
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20100320341 | Universal Stands for Portable Electronic Devices - The present invention is directed to universal stands for portable electronic devices. In one embodiment, a stand includes a display platform and a gripping pad attached to the display platform for releasably securing a portable electronic device thereto. | 12-23-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Surprise, AZ US
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20090182639 | SHIPPING STATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a shipping station. An exemplary shipping station includes a shipping pad that is placed at a cash register. The invention further relates to a logistics system. | 07-16-2009 |
20100164686 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A PACKAGE, SENTINEL INDICATOR SYSTEM AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a method for monitoring a package for storage and/or transport of at least one item. An exemplary method comprises receiving at a transmission unit measured data about properties of the item and/or about influences on the item via at least two sensors. The exemplary method also comprises executing via the transmission unit a decision of a logical node of a logistics system about a selection of data transmitted to a receiving unit. The exemplary method additionally comprises sending information about the desired selection of data from a control unit to the transmission unit. Finally, the exemplary method comprises enabling a user to make a selection relating to types of data to be transmitted. | 07-01-2010 |
20100205104 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHIPPING PROCESS WITHIN A LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided an exemplary method for operating a shipping process within a logistics system. An exemplary logistics system includes a first client and a shipping station that comprises a second client. Both the first client and the second client are connected to a server. A shipment may be deposited at the shipping station. The exemplary method comprises receiving identification and/or authentication data on the shipment via the first client and forwarding the data to the server. The exemplary method also comprises processing the data and preparing a pre-configuration of the shipping process. The pre-configuration of the shipping process is forwarded to the second client. The pre-configuration of the shipping process via the second client may be supplemented when the shipment is deposited at the shipping station. | 08-12-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Land O' Lakes, FL US
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20100031817 | ENHANCED HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD - Particular embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, compositions, and systems relating generally to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and more specifically, to HVAC systems that transfer sensible and/or latent energy between air streams, humidify and/or dehumidify air streams. In certain embodiments, a polymeric membrane is utilized for fluid exchange, with or without an additional support. Certain embodiments allow for individual regulation of air temperature and humidity. | 02-11-2010 |
20100170776 | MULTI-PHASE SELECTIVE MASS TRANSFER THROUGH A MEMBRANE - Disclosed herein are embodiments relating to particular systems comprising a selective transfer membrane that can be utilized in material separation. In certain embodiments, the membrane assembly comprises part of a desalination, distillation, liquid purification, and/or heating and cooling system. Other particular embodiments allow for a high rate of thermal capture by way of the system utilizing a selective transfer membrane. Certain preferred embodiments include a selective transfer membrane comprising an ionomeric polymer that is permeable to high dipole materials. | 07-08-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Benicia, CA US
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20100153251 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OZONE GAS DISTRIBUTION - An apparatus and method to distribute ozone is described. In one embodiment, one or more ozone systems are in communication with a control center. The central control center receives ozone quality and delivery data from the ozone systems. The control center processes the ozone quality and delivery data to determine the amount and type of ozone dispensed. The ozone quality and delivery data is also used to generate ozone consumption data used to determine the cost of the ozone gas dispensed to the customer. In one embodiment, the control center generates an ozone usage bill based on the amount of ozone consumed. The control center also may remotely manage the one or more ozone systems such that if a customer exceeds a billing threshold, the control center may turn off the one or more systems. In another embodiment, the one or more ozone systems may be responsive to an allocation processing system that controls the amount of ozone dispensed via a key code. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Hickory, NC US
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20100126620 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CABLE MEDIA - An apparatus for forming a cabling media using a wire pair including first and second conductor members, each of the first and second conductor members including a respective conductor and a respective insulation cover surrounding the conductor thereof, includes a wire pair twisting device and a wire pair twist modulator. The wire pair twisting device is adapted to twist the first and second conductor members about one another to form a twisted wire pair. The wire pair twist modulator is upstream of the wire pair twisting device. The wire pair twist modulator includes an engagement member to hold the first and second conductor members at a hold location to restrict rotation of the first and second conductor members about one another. The apparatus defines a twist zone extending from the hold location to a twist initiation location of the wire pair twisting device. The wire pair twist modulator is operable to move the engagement member along a control axis to modulate the length of the twist zone and thereby the twist length of the wire pair to form the twisted wire pair with a twist length that purposefully varies along a length of the twisted wire pair. | 05-27-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20100063265 | CORN EVENT 3272 AND METHODS OF DETECTION THEREOF - A novel transgenic corn event designated 3272, is disclosed. The invention relates to DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the 3272 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion sites as well as to assays for detecting the presence of the 3272 event based on these novel sequences. The invention further relates to seeds of corn plants comprising the 3272 genotype, to corn plants comprising the genotype of 3272 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the 3272 genotype with itself or another corn variety. | 03-11-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Tokyo JP
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20100037752 | MUSIC PLAYER CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED PLAYLIST SELECTION - A system compiles a music playlist to accommodate the tastes of various participants in a group setting. A music profile is created for each participant, the profile containing representations of songs that are characteristic of the participant's tastes. A master device may then compile a “super profile” that constitutes a compilation of the various participant profiles. Each participant device may then access the super profile and search among its specific song collection to find music that is similar to one or more songs represented in the super profile. From such songs, the master device may compile a playlist of songs that are similar among the participant devices, thereby representing the songs that correspond to the collective musical tastes of the participants. The playlist may be updated as participants enter and leave the group to track the changing collective tastes of the participants. | 02-18-2010 |
Brian Johnson, Surprise DE
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20100036674 | METHOD FOR SHIPPING DELIVERIES; SHIPPING STATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a system and method for operating an electronic parcel compartment system, whereby at least one user is authorized to deposit a shipment so that the shipment can be forwarded to a logistics service provider. An exemplary method comprises acquiring data about an intended shipment and user data by a first acquisition device separated from the electronic parcel compartment system. The exemplary method also comprises supplementing the shipment information pertaining to the shipment via a second acquisition device located at the electronic parcel compartment system. The exemplary method additionally comprises verifying access rights of the user with a verification device that is arranged within the electronic parcel compartment system, by associating the acquired user data with a stored user profile and verifying validity of the acquired shipment. | 02-11-2010 |
Brian Johnson, San Francisco, CA US
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20090271473 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND CONTENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD - A wireless communication network system includes a reproducing device reproducing a predetermined content, a first communication terminal, and a second communication terminal. The first communication terminal has a receiving section receiving predetermined data by wireless communication, a first storage section storing therein a software that enables acquiring data of the content currently being reproduced by the reproducing device during a period when the content is being reproduced, and a first controller controlling the receiving section to receive the data of the content through the software. The second communication terminal has a second storage section having the software stored therein, a transmitting section transmitting predetermined data to both the reproducing device and the first communication terminal by wireless communication, and a second controller controlling the transmitting section to transmit the data of the content to the reproducing device and transmit the software to the first communication terminal. | 10-29-2009 |
20130031515 | Method And Apparatus For Area-Efficient Graphical User Interface - A GUI screen image is a standard screen image, and displays a first combined GUI area, which is a combination of a GUI of the directional keys and a GUI of a joystick, and a second combined GUI area, which is a combination of a GUI of the four-type operation buttons and a GUI of a joystick, at the lower left and at the lower right on the screen image, respectively. Depending on an area in the first combined GUI area or in the second combined GUI area to which a user newly touches, which of the combined GUI to be used is determined and a screen image is switched, and if a finger or a thumb detaches, the screen image switches back. | 01-31-2013 |
20130055141 | USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING BOOKS - A system and method for employing a user interface to facilitate user access to books. The example method includes displaying a band of plural adjacent tiles, wherein each tile represents a book or collection of books, and wherein the band is scrollable in response to a specific user input; and arranging adjacent tiles based on a sorting rule, wherein the sorting rule includes arranging each tile according to a recency of use of a book associated with each tile. In a more specific embodiment, the method further includes displaying content associated with a book in response to user selection of a tile associated therewith, wherein the content pertains to a most recently viewed portion of the book. A menu activatable via the band may enable access to recommendations of content based on content present in the band of plural adjacent tiles; access a library of books, and so on. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055162 | USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING GAMES - A system and method for employing a user interface to facilitate user access to games. The example method includes displaying a band of plural adjacent tiles, wherein each tile represents a game, and wherein the band is scrollable in response to a specific user input; and arranging adjacent tiles based on a sorting rule, wherein the sorting rule includes arranging each tile according to a time of use and/or a time of download of a game associated with each tile. In a more specific embodiment, the method further includes illustrating, via the adjacent tiles, one or more games corresponding to one or game recommendations obtained in response to accessing a social network associated with a user of the user interface. Menu selections can allow access to recommendations; access to related games; access to games based on social network usage, and so on. | 02-28-2013 |
20130246955 | VISUAL FEEDBACK FOR HIGHLIGHT-DRIVEN GESTURE USER INTERFACES - Disclosed are approaches for user interface control. In one embodiment, a method can include: indicating a highlight of a first object of a plurality of objects displayed on a display screen; accepting a signal deriving from a first gesture input of a user indicating a neutral position relative to the highlighted first object; accepting a signal deriving from a second gesture input of the user indicating a directional position at least a predetermined distance from the neutral position; and indicating, in response to the second gesture input, a movement of the highlight from the first object to a second object adjacent to the first object, and where the directional position of the second gesture input correlates to a position on the display screen of the second object relative to the first object. | 09-19-2013 |
20130346981 | TASK MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A task management application allows a user to organize tasks and display tasks to be completed by the user. In particular, the task management application allows a user to create a new task from a first application separate from the task management application, and provide information regarding the task to be completed. In addition, reference content is selected form the first application and included as part of the created task. The task, along with reference content selected from the first application, is displayed to the user for review. | 12-26-2013 |
20150370856 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A SEARCH QUERY - Various aspects of a method and a system for processing a search query are disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a search query from a user. Based on the received search query, a set of search results is determined. The set of search results includes a set of first-level search results and a set of second-level search results, which are hierarchically, associated with each search result of the sets of first-level search results. Further, the at least one search result of second-level search results is modified to comprise that portion of text of the at least one search result of set of second-level search results, which differ from one or more portions of the text of the associated set of first-level search results. | 12-24-2015 |
20150370891 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING CONTENT - Various aspects of a method and a system for retrieving content are disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a search query comprising a string of characters from a user. A set of search results are determined from a plurality of pre-stored strings of characters, based on a phonetic similarity with the received search query. | 12-24-2015 |
Brian Johnson, San Diego, CA US
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20090252366 | DECORATIVE AND REMOVABLE EARBUD COVER - A decorative and removable earbud cover is disclosed that can attach to earbuds, earpieces, headphones, or the like. The earbud cover includes two major components: an attachment portion and a decorative portion. The attachment portion snaps over a cylindrical earbud portion of a user's earbud such that the attachment portion grips the earbud and is prevented from falling off. A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention has the attachment portion with a tapered end which mates neatly with the contours of an iPod earbud. | 10-08-2009 |
Brian Johnson, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120217998 | PLD ARCHITECTURE FOR FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT OF IP FUNCTION BLOCKS - In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a hole is formed within an LE array of a PLD by interrupting the LE array base signal routing architecture such that a hole is left for IP function block to be incorporated. An interface region is provided for interfacing the remaining LE array base signal routing architecture to the IP function block. | 08-30-2012 |
20130214815 | PLD ARCHITECTURE FOR FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT OF IP FUNCTION BLOCKS - In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a hole is formed within an LE array of a PLD by interrupting the LE array base signal routing architecture such that a hole is left for IP function block to be incorporated. An interface region is provided for interfacing the remaining LE array base signal routing architecture to the IP function block. | 08-22-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Kindred, ND US
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20090081448 | PULTRUSION WITH ABRASION RESISTANT FINISH - A lineal product includes a substrate having an outer surface, a thermoplastic base layer applied to the outer surface, and a second thermoplastic layer applied over at least a portion of the base layer, the second layer having a hardness of at least 1H pencil hardness. | 03-26-2009 |
Brian Johnson, Auburn, WA US
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20080250190 | PORTABLE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A portable operating system for use by a user on a portable memory device, the system being accessible by the user on a primary host computer having a host graphical user interface. The system includes a portable graphical user interface accessible by the user when the portable memory device is placed into communication with the primary host computer, at least one portable application executable by the user via the portable graphical user interface, and a file system accessible by the user. Dragging at least one file from a host graphical user interface of the primary host computer to the portable graphical user interface activates a file system to transfer files into respective portable file folders corresponding to the respective filetype. | 10-09-2008 |
20130246487 | PORTABLE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A portable operating system for use by a user on a portable memory device, the system being accessible by the user on a primary host computer having a host graphical user interface is described herein. The system includes a portable graphical user interface accessible by the user when the portable memory device is placed into communication with the primary host computer, at least one portable application executable by the user via the portable graphical user interface, and a file system accessible by the user. Dragging at least one file from a host graphical user interface of the primary host computer to the portable graphical user interface activates a file system to transfer files into respective portable file folders corresponding to the respective file type. | 09-19-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110117991 | TIME-BASED AWARD SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC VALUE ASSIGNMENT - A coupled to at least one server via a network includes a display device configured to display a base game to a player playing at the gaming machine, and a controller coupled to the display device. The controller is configured to determine an outcome during play of the base game, and award at least one token based on the outcome of the base game, wherein a value of the token based on as additional play of the base game by the player. | 05-19-2011 |
Brian Johnson US
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20120036059 | CREATION AND REDEMPTION FOR ETP SHARES OF BULKY METALS - To create shares of an ETP based on a bulky metal, an authorized participant (AP) provides an amount of material, such as base or bulky metal, that is within an allowable range of the target value. A central intermediary intermediates the transfer of the mismatched weight between the ETP and the AP to bring the amount of the applicable material or bulky metal to the exact amount needed for the creation (or redemption, in the reverse transaction) of the ETP shares. The ownership of the last unit of bulky metal transferred in relation to the transaction is divided between the equalization facility and the ETP through the booking of account receivable/account payable transactions. The AP then pays or receives cash from the equalization facility based on whether too little or too much metal was transferred. | 02-09-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Atlanta, GA US
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20120036443 | INFORMATION TERMINAL, INFORMATION PRESENTATION METHOD FOR AN INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION PROGRAM - An information terminal enables a user to simply and easily confirm a plurality of pieces of update information handled by a plurality of various application programs without any troublesome operation. An information storage stores a plurality of different types of information. An update information storage stores a part of information updated in the information storages as update information associated with the respective types. An update information manager monitors an information update in the information storages and stores, when an information update is made in the information storages, the part of the updated information in the update information storage as update information associated with the respective types. Further, an information selector extracts the update information stored in the update information storage in time series and outputs them to display them on a screen. | 02-09-2012 |
20140289671 | INFORMATION TERMINAL, INFORMATION PRESENTATION METHOD FOR AN INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND INFORMATION PRESENTATION PROGRAM - Information storages store a plurality of different types of information. An update information storage stores a part of information updated in the information storages as update information associated with the respective types. An update information manager monitors an information update in the information storages and stores, when an information update is made in the information storages, the part of the updated information in the update information storage as update information associated with the respective types. Further, an information selector extracts the update information stored in the update information storage in time series and outputs them to display them on a screen. | 09-25-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Winchester GB
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20120041932 | METHOD FOR VALIDATING EQUIVALENT DATA STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method, system, and computer program product for validating a data structure, comprising: responsive to identifying a data structure in a first programming language, identifying an equivalent data structure in a second programming language; comparing a data definition of the data structure with a data definition of the equivalent data structure; determining an incompatibility between a compared data definition of the data structure and a compared data definition of the equivalent data structure; and responsive to determining an incompatibility, identifying a rule defining an action to be taken in order to correct the incompatibility. | 02-16-2012 |
20140074795 | RECONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEM DEFINITIONAL AND STATE INFORMATION - A determination is made as to whether one of a system definition file data set and a catalog data set is unavailable for orderly restart of an information system. The system definition file data set provides resource definition information for the information system and the catalog data set provides resource state information for the information system. A determination is made that the other of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set is available. The unavailable one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set is reconstructed by rebuilding the system resource definition and state information used by the unavailable one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set using system resource information within the other available one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set. | 03-13-2014 |
20140207739 | RECONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEM DEFINITIONAL AND STATE INFORMATION - A determination is made as to whether one of a system definition file data set and a catalog data set is unavailable for orderly restart of an information system. The system definition file data set provides resource definition information for the information system and the catalog data set provides resource state information for the information system. A determination is made that the other of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set is available. The unavailable one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set is reconstructed by rebuilding the system resource definition and state information used by the unavailable one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set using system resource information within the other available one of the system definition file data set and the catalog data set. | 07-24-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Champaign, IL US
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20120134186 | INVERTER ARRAY WITH LOCALIZED INVERTER CONTROL - An apparatus for delivering AC power to an AC load may include a plurality of inverters to receive direct current (DC) power from a respective DC power source and respectively provide AC power to an AC load. The apparatus may further include a first controller to generate a first control signal based on total AC current and total AC voltage being delivered to the AC load by the plurality of inverters. The apparatus may further include a plurality of secondary controllers to each receive the first control signal and each produce a respective secondary control signal based on the first control signal. The respective secondary control signal for each of the plurality of secondary controllers is configured to control a corresponding one of the plurality of inverters to provide a portion of the AC power. | 05-31-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Romsey GB
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20120331446 | USING RANGE VALIDATION IN ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for USING range validation during assembly of an assembly language program. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for USING range validation during assembly of an assembly language program has been provided. The method can include parsing assembler language source code loaded for assembly in an assembler executing in memory of a computer. The method also can include identifying a USING statement in the source code establishing a base address as the content of a register. Finally, in response to additionally identifying a subsequent statement in the source code that modifies the content of the register, a warning of an invalid USING range can be generated. | 12-27-2012 |
Brian Johnson, Stillwater, MN US
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20130086978 | RESPIRATOR TEST ACCESSORY - A test accessory for testing a variety respirators. The accessory is designed to compliment existing equipment to provide a robust assessment of respirator performance. The accessory may include a head form having an inflatable bladder capable of fitting a variety of sizes of respirator masks. In some embodiments, the inflatable bladder does not rely on adhesives to effect a seal, thereby eliminating manufacturing and quality assurance steps. The test accessory may also include a detachable instrumentation module that may be removed from the accessory, enabling calibration and maintenance at a remote facility without need for transporting the entire unit. The module may also house a memory device that may be upgraded with calibration data and firmware during the calibration process. | 04-11-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Land O'Lakes, FL US
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20130298766 | FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING SELECTIVE TRANSFER MEMBRANES - Systems and methods for cooling and/or separating a component from a fluid are disclosed herein. Such systems and methods can include one or more of a separator (e.g., a dehumidifier), a chiller, and/or an expirator, each of which can include a selective transfer membrane. Such systems and methods can be used for a wide variety of applications including, for example, cooling and/or dehumidifying air. | 11-14-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Muncie, IN US
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20130320116 | MAGNETIC ARRAY FOR COUPLING FLUID DELIVERY COMPONENTS - A fluid delivery device and a docking base are releasably coupled together by a magnetic coupling including a magnetic array and a magnetically attractive element. The magnetic array illustratively comprises a Halbach array. The fluid delivery device may comprise a pullout spray head, and the docking base may comprise a spout, a faucet body, or any other device suitable for holding the spray head. According to another illustrative embodiment, the fluid delivery device may comprise a hand shower removably coupled to a shower head or other docking base. | 12-05-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Midland, MI US
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20130340603 | MODULAR STRUCTURE WITH BALLISTIC PROTECTION - A modular structure with ballistic protection that is readily transportable within conventional shipping containers. | 12-26-2013 |
Brian Johnson, Seattle, WA US
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20140046740 | Dynamic Player Cards - A system and method for dynamic presentation of a plurality of planar objects includes: generating an interface on a user device, the interface including a display of user-selected interactive features manipulating the planar objects; receiving a selection of a user-selectable interactive feature; and enabling the selected user-selectable interactive feature on the user device. | 02-13-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Cambridge GB
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20140113808 | NOx PURIFICATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - [Problem] The present invention provides a NO | 04-24-2014 |
20140194280 | NOX PURIFICATION CATALYST - The present invention relates to a catalyst able to exhibit an NO | 07-10-2014 |
20140194281 | NOX PURIFICATION CATALYST - The invention relates to a catalyst able to exhibit an NO | 07-10-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Slidell, LA US
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20140162508 | Telescoping Marine Engine Flushing Assembly - Disclosed is a telescoping pole connected to a sealing attachment that has two sealing caps, each having a tubular aperture. The sealing caps fit over the water intake ports of an outboard or a sterndrive marine motor, creating an enclosed compartment through which water can be pumped into the marine engine and outdrive. A hose runs down along the length of the telescoping pole and connects to one of the sealing caps so that water can be pumped through the hose into the engine. The present invention has connection means for both the telescoping pole and the hose on both sides of the sealing attachment, allowing the present invention to be used regardless of which side of the boat the dock is positioned on. | 06-12-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Monroe, IA US
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20140166790 | Method and Apparatus for Maintaining a Feed Roller Parallel to an Infeed Floor Through its Range of Motion - An infeed system for a horizontal grinder intended to process loose, unconsolidated materials includes a feed table with a chain conveyor on a floor and sides to support the material to be processed. The infeed system further includes an upper feed roller configured for powered rotation so that the outer surface moves in coordination with the chain conveyor to move material to a grinding chamber. The feed roller is positioned between the sides to minimize the potential for materials to become wedged or trapped. A hydraulic circuit and control system to control the position/orientation of the feed roller to keep it parallel to the feed table. | 06-19-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Portland, OR US
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20140283138 | Secure Data Sharing With Publicly Accessible Computing Nodes - An embodiment of the invention includes determining a first security status for first information and a second security status for second information, the second security status being more secure than the first security status; establishing a first communication path between the system and a first local computing node via a first wireless path; conveying the first information to the first local computing node via the first wireless path based on the first security status; and withholding the second information from the first local computing node based on the second security status; wherein the first and second information are stored on at least one of the system and a remotely located computing node. Other embodiments are described herein. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian Johnson, Saltash GB
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20140306721 | PROPAGATION VELOCITY COMPENSATED POSITION MEASUREMENT SENSOR - A position sensing system including a waveguide, a magnet movable relative to the waveguide, and a compensator configured to compensate for a change in propagation velocity of the waveguide in determining a position of the magnet relative to the waveguide. The compensator coupled to the waveguide and configured to receive a pulse, an end of line pulse corresponding to the pulse transmitted through the waveguide, and a reflected pulse corresponding to a reflection of the pulse at a point in the waveguide. The compensator configured to determine the point based at least in part on the pulse, the end of line pulse, and/or the reflected pulse. | 10-16-2014 |
20150266440 | SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR PLATE - A plate type tension sensor having apertures, a spring structure, and a gap are provided. The spring structure allows the apertures to move relative to each other as tension is applied to a seat belt to which the plate is attached. The movement changes the width of the gap. The tension applied to a vehicle restraint system may be determined based on the gap width. | 09-24-2015 |
20150308952 | UREA CONCENTRATION SENSOR - A sensor to measure a liquid. The sensor may include a light source operably coupled to a lumen disposed in a liquid solution, the light source configured to emit light and communicate the light to the lumen; a light detector operably coupled to the lumen, the light detector configured to receive at least a portion of the light from the lumen; and a controller configured to determine a concentration or quality of the liquid solution based on the light emitted by the light source and the portion of light received by the light detector. | 10-29-2015 |
20150362447 | PULSED WAVE GUIDE LIQUID QUALITY MEASUREMENT - A waveguide system may include an inner core, and a conductor wound around the inner core in conductive coils having a coil length, wherein a voltage pulse received by the pulsed waveguide propagates as an induced wave having a group velocity, the group velocity being below a threshold velocity, wherein a reflection signal or an end of line signal generated within the conductor from the induced wave is detectable from the initial voltage pulse. | 12-17-2015 |
20160003664 | FLOATLESS PULSED WAVE GUIDE LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT - A waveguide arrangement may include a tank defining a chamber for holding a liquid; and a pulsed waveguide (PWG) disposed at least partially within the chamber, the PWG comprising: an inner cylinder, the inner cylinder being grounded. The waveguide may also include an electrically conductive coil wrapped around the inner cylinder, wherein the pulsed waveguide is arranged to generate a first delay between a first initial pulse and a first reflected pulse when an upper surface of the liquid is at a first level, and to generate a second delay between a second initial pulse and a second reflected pulse when the upper surface of the liquid is a second level. | 01-07-2016 |
Brian Johnson, Orlando, FL US
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20150007814 | CONVERSION OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE (NO2) TO NITRIC OXIDE (NO) - A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal. | 01-08-2015 |
Brian Johnson, Denver, CO US
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20150070948 | VIRTUAL OSCILLATOR CONTROL OF POWER ELECTRONICS INVERTERS - A system includes power electronics inverters connected in a network. The power electronics inverters can utilize measurements at local terminals, without a need to exchange information between other power electronics inverters. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian Johnson, New Hartford, NY US
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20150124852 | Temperature Monitoring Device For Workflow Monitoring System - A host device and temperature monitoring device (TMD) integrated assembly that can automatically collect temperature data and interface with a workflow management system. The TMD is provided in a portable housing and incorporates one or more temperature sensors, such as a physical probe, infrared sensor, or RFID transceiver, along with an interface for communicating via a wired connection with a host device that has been programmed with temperature management tasks. The TMD may be used to automatically collect temperatures and provide the data to the host for monitoring and tracking as part of a comprehensive workflow management system that includes food safety monitoring and compliance programs. | 05-07-2015 |
Brian Johnson, Saltash Cornwall GB
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20150211888 | EXTENDED STROKE POSITION SENSOR - A position sensing system including a waveguide positioned adjacent to a quantity of soft or semi-soft magnetic material is described. A magnet, movable relative to the waveguide and magnetic material, closely positioned to the magnetic material and configured to generate a local magnetic field sufficient to locally saturate the magnetic material. The saturated magnetic material operates to change the characteristic impedance of the waveguide at the point of saturation, which causes signals to be reflected at the point of impedance discontinuity. A signal generator for communicating a first signal to the waveguide and a signal receiver for receiving the first signal and/or the reflected signal and a position sensing processor or circuit for determining the position of the waveguide relative to the magnet based on the first signal and the reflected signal are described. | 07-30-2015 |
Brian Johnson, Hampshire GB
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20150242191 | METHOD FOR VALIDATING EQUIVALENT DATA STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method, system, and computer program product for validating a data structure, comprising: responsive to identifying a data structure in a first programming language, identifying an equivalent data structure in a second programming language; comparing a data definition of the data structure with a data definition of the equivalent data structure; determining an incompatibility between a compared data definition of the data structure and a compared data definition of the equivalent data structure; and responsive to determining an incompatibility, identifying a rule defining an action to be taken in order to correct the incompatibility. | 08-27-2015 |
Brian Johnson, Charlotte, NC US
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20160118799 | Apparatuses, Methods, and Systems for Sustainable Energy Microgrid Mobile Medical Solutions - A method for energy management in a mobile medical unit, including: using a microgrid assessment tool to capture both granular load profiles and power quality data for a mobile medical unit powered by a microgrid; modeling a plurality of scenarios, using the data captured by the microgrid assessment tool to determine hybrid power system optimization; and supplying power to the mobile medical unit from one or more of a plurality of energy sources in the hybrid microgrid based on the optimization results. The plurality of energy sources includes at least one renewable energy source and at least one non-renewable energy source. A mobile medical system that includes a mobile medical unit and a hybrid microgrid configured to provide power to the mobile medical unit. The hybrid microgrid includes a measurement, verification, and control module, at least one renewable energy source, at least one energy storage device, and a generator. | 04-28-2016 |