Vaughn, US
Brandon J. Vaughn, Gresham, OR US
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20110056344 | GAUGE SYSTEM FOR WORKPIECE PROCESSING - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions. | 03-10-2011 |
20130211576 | GAUGE SYSTEM FOR WORKPIECE PROCESSING - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions. | 08-15-2013 |
20150073579 | GAUGE SYSTEM FOR WORKPIECE PROCESSING - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian Vaughn, Byron, MI US
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20090082934 | Power Transfer Assembly With Torque Sensors And Torque Control System - A transfer case for a motor vehicle having an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a clutch, a transfer mechanism, a sensor portion and a magnetoelastic torque sensor. The clutch has a clutch pack and a thrust mechanism that is configured to exert an engagement force on the clutch pack. The clutch pack has a first portion, which is rotatably driven by either or both of the input shaft and the first output shaft, and a second portion that is supported for rotation relative to the first portion. The transfer mechanism couples the second portion of the clutch pack to the second output shaft. The sensor portion is coupled to the first or second output shaft and is at least partially formed of a magnetoelastic material. The magnetoelastic torque sensor is disposed about and radially in-line with the sensor portion. | 03-26-2009 |
Brian Vaughn, Harrisonburg, VA US
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20120288833 | System and Method for Language Instruction Using Multiple Prompts - A method of teaching a language to a student by an instructor is disclosed, wherein the method may include the steps of the instructor uttering a first prompting phrase to the student; receiving a first response from the student in response to the first prompting phrase; modifying at least one characteristic of the first prompting phrase to generate a second prompting phrase; and the instructor uttering the second prompting phrase to the student, wherein at least one of the above steps is performed using a computer. | 11-15-2012 |
20140170610 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING CONTROLLED VARIATIONS IN DIALOGUES - A method and system for teaching a user a target language includes developing and constructing variable potential paths of nodes representing an exchange between two participants in a dialogue, prompting and selecting a path of nodes through a conversation graph of the target language, the path of nodes defining a dialogue; and determining whether the user is ready to perform the dialogue that has been constructed and defined by the path of nodes, the determination being based on a user model which represents the user's current ability in and current knowledge of, the target language. If the user is ready to perform the dialogue, the path of nodes is executed to allow the user to perform the dialogue defined thereby; and if the user is not ready to perform the dialogue, training the user on one or more nodes of the path of nodes. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170629 | PRODUCING CONTROLLED VARIATIONS IN AUTOMATED TEACHING SYSTEM INTERACTIONS - The content of an instructor-student interaction set in an automated teaching system is represented in a graph-based format. In a graph-based representation, not only can variations branch away from each other at a node (branching point), as in the tree-based representation, but they can also merge back together. Not only does this make the -structure more compact, but it increases the number of variations that can be represented in the content while simultaneously eliminating the need to individually author each variation. | 06-19-2014 |
Bruce F. Vaughn, Cumming, GA US
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20120170900 | Aluminum Alloy Conductor Composite Reinforced for High Voltage Overhead Power Lines - Embodiments of the invention relate to aluminum alloy conductor composite reinforced for high voltage overhead power lines and associated methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, a transmission cable can be provided. The transmission cable can include a core including at least one of: a composite core, a plurality of fibers in a matrix of one or more materials, or a set of carbon fibers embedded in an epoxy matrix; and a plurality of wires wrapped around the core, wherein the wires comprise at least one of the following: aluminum 6201 T83 alloy, aluminum 6201 T81 alloy, aluminum 1350-H19 alloy, or a heat resistant aluminum-zirconium alloy; wherein the transmission cable has a low sag characteristic. | 07-05-2012 |
Bruce H. Vaughn, Boulder, CO US
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20100122564 | Liquid sample evaporator for vapor analysis - Preparation methods for introducing liquid samples to gas analysis instruments include 1) complete evaporation of a liquid sample in a sample chamber, and 2) allowing the sample vapor in the sample chamber to equilibrate for a predetermined time. An inert carrier gas (e.g., dry nitrogen or zero air) is also admitted to the sample chamber. After equilibration, the sample vapor is admitted as a conditioned sample to an analysis instrument. Preferably, the predetermined equilibration time is sufficiently long that the sample vapor in the sample chamber becomes substantially homogeneous with respect to both concentration and isotopic ratio. Vapor derived from a liquid calibration standard in this manner can be employed as an accurate gas-phase calibration reference. | 05-20-2010 |
Charles Vaughn, Champaign, IL US
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20110064813 | USE OF SALSALATE WITH OR WITHOUT CAFFEINE AND WITH OR WITHOUT OMEGA 3, AND OTHER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS IN A DISTINCTIVELY UNIQUE NANO-PARTICULATE CAPSULE AND TABLET - The invention relates to a compound and administration of the compound to mammals containing salsalate in a nanofied form to reduce inflammation. This compound and administration may be combined with caffeine, omega 3 fatty acids, sodium bicarbonate, and/or simvastatin to further benefit that administration. | 03-17-2011 |
Christopher W. Vaughn, Mebane, NC US
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20090159392 | INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DRIVE ASSEMBLIES FOR WHEELS ON A SNOWBLOWER AND RELATED METHODS - Drive assemblies and related methods are provided particularly suited for a snowblower. The drive assemblies include a transmission wheel disposed about a shaft and rotatably movable for rotating at least one wheel. The transmission wheel has a contact surface. The drive assemblies also include a drive pulley having a drive surface. The drive pulley is rotatable and configured for causing the transmission wheel to rotate when the drive surface and the contact surface of the transmission wheel are in contact. At least one brake clutch is disposed about an end of the shaft to provide independent control to the at least one wheel. | 06-25-2009 |
20100281838 | COMBINATION GRASS DISCHARGE AND MULCH PLUG INSERT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A LAWNMOWER - A combination grass discharge and mulch plug insert apparatus and method are provided where the insert can include a first end configured for communication with a discharge opening of a lawnmower and a second end also configured for communication with the discharge opening. The first end can be configured for preventing discharge of grass clippings from the lawnmower, whereas the second end can be configured for allowing discharge of grass clippings through the second end. Further, the insert can be reversible such that it can be oriented in either a first position in which the first end is inserted into the discharge opening or a second position in which the second end is attached to the discharge opening. As a result, the lawnmower can be easily converted between mulching and side- or rear-discharge modes of operation. | 11-11-2010 |
20100319223 | AUGER BRAKE CLUTCH AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - An auger brake clutch and drive assembly and related methods for a power equipment device such as a snowblower are provided. In use with a snowblower, the auger brake clutch assembly and related methods can be used for driving both the auger and driven wheels of a snowblower. The auger brake clutch can include a transmission wheel rotatably movable for rotating at least one wheel with the transmission wheel having a contact surface. A drive pulley can be provided that has a drive surface. The drive pulley is rotatable and configured for causing the transmission wheel to rotate when the drive surface and the contact surface of the transmission wheel are in contact. An actuation plate is movable to move the drive pulley in and out of contact with the contact surface of the transmission wheel. A friction member can be provided to be selectively rotated by the drive pulley and configured to transfer the rotation to an output shaft, which can attach for example to at least one of an auger or blower blades. | 12-23-2010 |
20110214641 | THROTTLE AUTO IDLE WITH BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for automatically adjusting a speed of an engine in response to the loading on the engine. In particular, an automatic idle system and method can comprise a governor linkage with a first end for connection to the rotatable shaft of an engine governor and a second end for connection to a throttle control of the engine, and an actuator connected to the second end of the governor linkage. The actuator can be movable in response to a load on the engine to move the governor linkage from a base position to an adjusted position. In this arrangement, when the engine is in a low-load state, the governor linkage can be moved toward a throttle-closed position. | 09-08-2011 |
20140056703 | COOLING DEVICE FOR USE WITH ENGINES - A cooling device for use with an engine is provided. The cooling device includes a flow control portion that includes a base and an opening defined therein. The flow control portion also includes a plurality of blades that extend from at least a portion of the base. The cooling device also includes a grid portion having an opening defined therein, said grid portion opening is substantially concentrically aligned with the base opening. An attachment portion is configured to couple the cooling device to at least one rotatable component of the engine. Each of the flow control portion, the grid portion, and the attachment portion are formed integrally together such that the cooling device is a single component. | 02-27-2014 |
20140109863 | TIMING BELT PULLEY MOUNTING AND GEOMETRY FOR USE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - Systems and methods for mounting a timing belt pulley to a crankshaft can include a crankshaft rotatable about a center longitudinal axis, the crankshaft including a pin assembly configured for connection to a reciprocating piston. A timing belt pulley can be positioned against the pin assembly and configured for engaging the pin assembly such that the timing belt pulley is coupled to the crankshaft for rotation about the center longitudinal axis. For example, the pin assembly can include a slot formed on an exterior surface thereof, and the timing belt pulley can include a key extending towards the pin assembly and configured for engaging the slot. | 04-24-2014 |
Christopher Wayne Vaughn, Mebane, NC US
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20090035169 | Dual metal torque transmitting apparatuses and methods for making the same - Apparatuses and methods are provided for transmitting torque in a way that can prolong the life of such apparatuses by using dissimilar materials for a body region and a torque transmitting region that absorbs the wear of the apparatuses, the apparatuses being constructed by methods of powder metallurgy. A torque transmitting apparatus can be provided and can include an annular body member composed of a first material and an outer ring member composed of a second powder metal material. The outer ring member can shrink about the annular body member during a sintering phase to form a single body in which the outer ring member can be fixedly attached to the annular body member. | 02-05-2009 |
20090065221 | TILLING MACHINE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Apparatuses and methods are provided to facilitate the transport and storage of tilling machines and specifically mini-tillers. A wheel apparatus can attach to a tilling machine, such as by attachment to a drag bar, in a transport position or a storage position. In the transport position, the wheel apparatus can maintain tiller tines of the tilling machine above the ground surface with the weight of the tilling machine supported on the wheel apparatus, thereby allowing the tilling machine to be rolled for transport. In the storage position, the wheel apparatus can be attached to the drag bar, whereby both the tiller tines and the wheel apparatus rest on the ground surface to provide stability to the tilling machine. During operation the wheel apparatus can be removed from the tilling machine. | 03-12-2009 |
Daniel Vaughn, Encinitas, CA US
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20090304665 | Super fast-acting insulin compositions - Provided are combinations, compositions and kits containing an fast-acting insulin composition and a hyaluronan degrading enzyme composition formulated for parenteral administration. Such products can be used in methods of treating insulin-treatable diseases or conditions. Also provided are methods for administration of a fast-acting insulin and a hyaluronan degrading enzyme. | 12-10-2009 |
20120251517 | SUPER FAST-ACTING INSULIN COMPOSITIONS - Provided are methods for control of post-prandial glucose in diabetic subjects by administering a fast-acting insulin analog and a hyaluronidase degrading enzyme. The fast-acting insulin analog and a hyaluronidase are administered between 15 minutes before the meal and 30 minutes after commencing the meal. | 10-04-2012 |
20140135682 | Super Fast-Acting Insulin Compositions - Provided are methods for control of post-prandial glucose in diabetic subjects by administering a fast-acting insulin analog and a hyaluronidase degrading enzyme. The fast-acting insulin analog and a hyaluronidase are administered between 15 minutes before the meal and 30 minutes after commencing the meal. | 05-15-2014 |
Daniel Vaughn, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20120168399 | Bottle Cap Closure - A replacement bottle cap comprising: a cap seal, where the cap seal is at the center of the bottle cap; and a center portion within the cap seal, where the cap seal includes a conical shape to firmly seal the cap onto an opening of a bottle neck. The cap seal includes a diminishing diameter, where the diminishing diameter provides a means to seal the opening. | 07-05-2012 |
Daniel Edward Vaughn, Encinitas, CA US
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20130011378 | Stable formulations of a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme - Provided are compositions that are stable formulations of a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme or are stable co-formulations of a fast-acting insulin and a hyaluronan degrading enzyme, including a recombinant human PH20 (rHuPH20). | 01-10-2013 |
20130022588 | Stable formulations of a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme related applications - Provided are compositions that are stable formulations of a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme or are stable co-formulations of a fast-acting insulin and a hyaluronan degrading enzyme, including a recombinant human PH20 (rHuPH20). | 01-24-2013 |
20130022592 | Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion methods with a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme - Provided are methods for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) that employ a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme, including a recombinant human PH20 (rHuPH20). The methods can be used to more consistently control blood glucose during the course of CSII. The methods can be used to treat subjects having diabetes or other insulin-associated disease or condition. | 01-24-2013 |
20130266579 | Conditionally active anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies and methods of use thereof - Provided herein are modified anti-EGFR antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding modified anti-EGFR antibodies. Also provided are methods of treatment and uses using modified anti-EGFR antibodies. | 10-10-2013 |
20140170159 | Conditionally active anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies and methods of use thereof - Provided herein are modified anti-EGFR antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding modified anti-EGFR antibodies. Also provided are methods of treatment and uses using modified anti-EGFR antibodies. | 06-19-2014 |
David Vaughn, Duck Hill, MS US
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20080301877 | Articulating bedframe adaptor - A device and method is presented for adapting existing articulating bedframes to prevent lateral movement of the user while the bedframe is articulated. | 12-11-2008 |
David B. Vaughn, North Tonawanda, NY US
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20110108182 | HIGH SPEED DECORATING SYSTEM - A label applicator system provides for high speed, accurate label transfer from a web to items moving on an item transport along a path relative to the system. The items, such as bottles, have a contoured surface. The applicator includes a supply reel for supplying labels on a web and a take-up for taking up the web after transfer of the label. A drive roller moves the web through the applicator system. The system includes a web positioning assembly and a movable label applicator head. A contour sensor senses the bottle contour and develops a profile for the head to follow to apply the labels to the bottles. The supply, take-up and the drive are operably engaged with one another to maintain a relatively constant tension in the web. The web positioning assembly is configured to advance and retract the web to accommodate a pitch difference between the bottles in the bottle transport and the labels on the web and to accommodate movement of the decorating head toward and away from the bottles in the bottle transport. | 05-12-2011 |
David B. Vaughn, N. Tonawanda, NY US
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20090266470 | ROTARY WAX TRANSFER DECORATING SYSTEM - A label applicator system transfers labels from a web to items moving on a rotary item transport. The applicator system includes a supply for supplying the web with the labels thereon and a take-up for taking up the web after transfer of the label from the web to the item. The supply and take-up are vertically oriented. The applicator includes a movable label applicator head. A rotary table moves the items along a path defined by rotation of the table and rotates the items relative to an axis of the items. The label applicator head is movable toward and away from the item and the item is rotated to apply the label to the item as it moves passed the applicator head. | 10-29-2009 |
David B. Vaughn, Salem, OR US
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20080278402 | Adjustable fast set antenna frame - This invention pertains to antenna sector frame that can be more easily installed. The frame is comprised of a support frame having a first vertical end, a second vertical end, an upper horizontal end, and a lower horizontal end. The first vertical end of the support frame may be connected to at least one mounting bracket and the second vertical end of said support frame may be connected to at least one curved T-housing, wherein the lower horizontal end of the support frame is connected to at least one storage base. The face frames comprises of a first vertical end and a second vertical end, wherein the first vertical end may be attached to the curved T-housing. | 11-13-2008 |
David Kenneth Vaughn, Horseheads, NY US
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20100083704 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GLASS SHEET - Methods and apparatus for manufacturing glass sheets that comprise the use of platinum group metal alloy or metal-alloy-clad vessels or conduits having alloy compositions including oxidizable species capable of undergoing redox reactions with molten glass components to suppress oxygen blister formation at glass contact surfaces. | 04-08-2010 |
Eric Vaughn, Sandy, UT US
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20080222773 | Convertible hand covering system - A hand covering configured to enclose a human hand, fingers and thumb, having a dorsal side and a palm side. The hand covering includes a wrist portion and a hand portion. The hand portion includes at least one digit receptacle and a thumb receptacle. An opening is formed in the dorsal side of the hand covering, and extends from a location rearward of the thumb receptacle, across the dorsal side, to a side of the hand covering opposite the thumb receptacle. The opening is configured to allow the digit receptacle and the thumb receptacle to be removed from the digits and thumb of the wearer, while the wrist portion remains attached to the wearer and covers a dorsal side of the wearer's hand. | 09-18-2008 |
20110203031 | CONVERTIBLE HAND COVERING SYSTEM - A hand covering configured to enclose a human hand, fingers and thumb, having a dorsal side and a palm side. The hand covering includes a wrist portion and a hand portion. The hand portion includes at least one digit receptacle and a thumb receptacle. An opening is formed in the dorsal side of the hand covering, and extends from a location rearward of the thumb receptacle, across the dorsal side, to a side of the hand covering opposite the thumb receptacle. The opening is configured to allow the digit receptacle and the thumb receptacle to be removed from the digits and thumb of the wearer, while the wrist portion remains attached to the wearer and covers a dorsal side of the wearer's hand. | 08-25-2011 |
Eric Vaughn, Ames, IA US
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20080279893 | Lawsonia intracellularis immunological proteins - The present invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful as the immunogenic portion of vaccines or immunogenic compositions effective for lessening the severity of the clinical symptoms associated with | 11-13-2008 |
20090148474 | PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME ISOLATES AND METHODS OF USE - A method of predicting the virulence of a new or uncharacterized PRRS virus isolate is provided wherein the isolate is injected into swine and allowed to replicate for a period of from about 3-15 days. During this period, the rate of virus growth and/or the magnitude of viremia is determined, and this data is compared with a corresponding growth rate and/or viremia magnitude of a PRRS virus isolate of known virulence, as a measure of the virulence of the new or uncharacterized isolate. Additionally, a method of selecting an isolate for inclusion in an immunogenic composition based on the predicted virulence is also provided, together with compositions incorporating attenuated forms of viruses predicted to be virulent. | 06-11-2009 |
20100003278 | Immunological Compositions Effective for Lessening the Severity or Incidence of PRRSV Signs and Methods of Use Thereof - The present application describes improved an immunogenic compositions of virus vaccines wherein the virus vaccines comprise adjuvants selected from the group consisting of MCP-1, | 01-07-2010 |
20100028860 | Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Isolates and Methods of Use - A method of predicting the virulence of a new or uncharacterized PRRS virus strain is provided wherein the strain is injected into swine and allowed to replicate for a period of from about 3-15 days. During this period, the rate of virus growth and/or the magnitude of viremia is determined, and this data is compared with a corresponding growth rate and/or viremia magnitude of a PRRS virus strain of known virulence, as a measure of the virulence of the new or uncharacterized strain. | 02-04-2010 |
20110020394 | PCV2 ORF2 VIRUS LIKE PARTICLE WITH FOREIGN AMINO ACID INSERTION - The present invention comprises methods and compositions related to the production and use of amino acid sequences. In particular, PCV2 ORF2 is shown to be useful as a virus-like particle which produces amino acid sequences that retain their immunogenicity or antigenicity when the DNA encoding the PCV2 ORF2 is inserted into an expression system. DNA sequences that are foreign to PCV2 can be attached “in-frame” to the ORF2 DNA and the entire sequence, including the DNA foreign to PCV2, is expressed. It was shown that such sequences retain their antigenicity and therefore their potential utility in immunogenic compositions. | 01-27-2011 |
20110195088 | Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Isolates and Methods of Use - A method of predicting the virulence of a new or uncharacterized PRRS virus strain is provided wherein the strain is injected into swine and allowed to replicate for a period of from about 3-15 days. During this period, the rate of virus growth and/or the magnitude of viremia is determined, and this data is compared with a corresponding growth rate and/or viremia magnitude of a PRRS virus strain of known virulence, as a measure of the virulence of the new or uncharacterized strain. | 08-11-2011 |
20120231027 | NOVEL H5 PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES AND VECTORS ENCODING FOR THOSE, AND THEIR MEDICINAL USE - The present invention relates to novel hemagglutinin H5 proteins, nucleic acids and vectors encoding for those as well as vaccines comprising any of such H5 proteins, nucleic acids or vectors encoding for those H5 proteins. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the medicinal use of any of such compositions in humans and animals. | 09-13-2012 |
20140199337 | INFLUENZA H5 VACCINES - The present invention is based on the surprising finding that H5 protein of clade 1 H5N1 induces, in particular by a single-shot vaccination, a cross-clade protective immune response to influenza viruses with H5N1 HA. In one aspect, the invention is thus directed to H5 protein of clade 1 H5N1 virus for use in a method of treating or preventing infections with H5N1 virus of a different clade, namely of a clade different from clade 1 or from any clade with the exception of clade 1, respectively. | 07-17-2014 |
Eric Vaughn, St. Joseph, MO US
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20110117129 | Vaccine Against Highly Pathogenic Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (HP PRRS) - The present invention is related to methods and attenuated viral compositions for use in preventing and treating a high fever disease forms associated with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), such as highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (HP PRRS), a viral disease affecting swine. | 05-19-2011 |
Eric M. Vaughn, Ames, IA US
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20110150770 | MULTIVALENT VACCINE AGAINST PORCINE TESCHOVIRUS AND OTHER DISEASE CAUSING ORGANISMS IN SWINE - An immunogenic composition or vaccine, and method of treatment are provided by the present invention. The immunogenic composition is useful for treating, preventing, and lessening the severity of clinical symptoms associated with disease-causing organisms in swine, utilizing one or more Porcine Teschovirus antigen(s) along with an antigen of the other disease-causing organism in swine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 06-23-2011 |
Eric Martin Vaughn, Ames, IA US
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20120213810 | NOVEL EUROPEAN PRRSV STRAIN - The present invention is related to improved modified live PRRS vaccines containing new PRRSV European strains of PRRSV and methods of use and manufacture of such vaccines. | 08-23-2012 |
20140050755 | NOVEL H5 PROTEINS, NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES AND VECTORS ENCODING FOR THOSE, AND THEIR MEDICINAL USE - The present invention relates to novel hemagglutinin H5 proteins, nucleic acids and vectors encoding for those as well as vaccines comprising any of such H5 proteins, nucleic acids or vectors encoding for those H5 proteins. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the medicinal use of any of such compositions in humans and animals. | 02-20-2014 |
20140170180 | PORCINE PARVOVIRUS 5A, METHODS OF USE AND VACCINE - The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5A (PPV5A) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus. | 06-19-2014 |
20140234354 | PORCINE PARVOVIRUS 5B, METHODS OF USE AND VACCINE - The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5B (PPV5B) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248603 | QUANTIFICATION OF VACCINE COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides methods and mass-labeled peptides for use in said methods for quantifying the presence of a one or more viral proteins in a sample of a preparation containing agents which bind to said viral protein, using mass-spectroscopic analyses of the sample and standards containing known amounts of labeled and unlabeled signature peptides, in particular wherein said viral proteins are antigens in a vaccine for porcine circovirus. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255442 | NOVEL EUROPEAN PRRSV STRAIN - The present invention is related to improved modified live PRRS vaccines containing new PRRSV European strains of PRRSV and methods of use and manufacture of such vaccines. | 09-11-2014 |
20140271698 | PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME VIRUS, COMPOSITIONS, VACCINE AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) mutant strains having increased stability; compositions containing the strains or antigens derived therefrom; vaccines containing the strains, including killed, attenuated or subunit vaccines; nucleic acids encoding PRRSV polypeptides, polypeptides encoded by the nucleic acids, including antigenic fragments thereof; antibodies which specifically bind to said polypeptides, and methods making and using thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
20140322267 | ORF2 PROTEIN OF PCV2 SUBTYPE A (PCV2A) FOR USE IN CROSS-PROTECTION - Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype a (PCV2a) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2a ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype. | 10-30-2014 |
20150056248 | PORCINE CIRCOVIRUS TYPE 2 (PCV2) SUBUNIT VACCINE - Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype. | 02-26-2015 |
Ernest Vaughn, Waukegan, IL US
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20090132090 | FIELD RETROFITTABLE REFRIGERATOR LOCK WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING, TEMPERATURE BASED ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARMING - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology subject matters for temperature monitoring and controlled access to refrigerated medications. An electronically controlled lock is installed on a refrigerator used for storage of temperature sensitive medications. Lock access is given to individuals having differing levels of access authorization so that user level authorization holders may have access to stored medications. Supervisor level authorization holders may have access to stored medications and may also effect changes in lock settings including setting alarm levels. Alarm levels may be adjusted to monitor temperatures within the refrigerated storage area so that in the case that temperature fall outside preset limits, access to the stored medicines may be had only by those individuals having supervisory access authorization. | 05-21-2009 |
Garfield W. Vaughn, South Windsor, CT US
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20090055508 | DATA SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method includes a digital subscription management system (DSMS) receiving from a source system a request to perform an edit of at least one data object, the DSMS sending a request for response (RFR) to subscribing systems having a copy of the at least one data object, the DSMS receiving a response from the subscribing systems, and the DSMS performing the edit. | 02-26-2009 |
Garfield Winston Vaughn, South Windsor, CT US
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20080270883 | Method and Apparatus for Selecting Advertising for a Web Page - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for identifying advertising for a web page. In response to receiving a universal resource locator containing identification information for selected text in the web page, the web page is retrieved to form a retrieved web page. The selected text in the web page is identified. Advertisements for the web page are identified using the selected text to form identified advertisements. The identified advertisements are placed in the web page. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270891 | Method and Apparatus for Selecting and Rendering a Section of a Web Page - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for processing a web page. A selection of a section of text in a web page is received to form selected text. Identification information for the selected text is generated, wherein the identification information includes an identification of the selected text and a location of the selected text in the web page. The identification information is placed into a universal resource locator for the web page, wherein the universal resource locator is used to present the web page in a browser at the location. | 10-30-2008 |
20080294337 | TRAVEL-RELATED INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method and implementing computer system are provided in which users are enabled to provide spontaneous routing and driving condition information to a data base which is made available to other drivers on a real-time basis. Users are also enabled to define new routes between travel points and upload new route information for access by other users of the system. In an exemplary embodiment, wireless communication techniques are implemented to transfer data from a GPS device in an automobile to a data base on a central server to provide other users of the system who have access to the data base with the current status of dynamic driving conditions. | 11-27-2008 |
20090048767 | ROUTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A routing method and system. The method includes receiving by a global positioning satellite (GPS) transceiver, a user profile comprising user preference data and destination location data. The GPS transceiver retrieves first geospatial coordinate values for a current location of the user and a destination location. The GPS transceiver processes the user profile and the first geospatial coordinate values to identify a geographical route for traveling from the current location to the destination location. The GPS transceiver retrieves current traffic speed/traffic density data and historical traffic speed/traffic density data associated with second geospatial coordinate values for various locations located along the first geographical route. The GPS transceiver processes the current traffic speed/traffic density data and the historical traffic speed/traffic density data to determine if the first geographical route comprises an efficient geographical route for the user. | 02-19-2009 |
Harold Todd Vaughn, Marion, IL US
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20120067353 | POSTERIOR SHOULDER STRETCHING DEVICE - A device for facilitating stretching of the posterior shoulder includes a brace portion having a shoulder opening and a wedge-shaped scapula stabilization pad, an anterior strap extending from one side of the brace portion, a posterior strap extending from another side of the brace portion, a ring at the end of said posterior strap to facilitate coupling the anterior strap to posterior strap, and a hook-and-loop attachment on said anterior strap effective to secure the end of the strap to a portion of the strap nearer the brace portion. The device may be used to stretch the posterior shoulder by sliding a patient's arm through the shoulder opening of the device and positioning the device on the superior aspect of the patient's shoulder girdle, bringing the posterior strap of said posterior shoulder stretching device around the patient's mid-back and under the opposite axilla and passing the anterior strap through the ring at the end of the strap, retracting the scapula toward the spine on the side of the device and pulling the anterior strap tight, thereby wedging the scapula stabilization pad into the anterior lateral aspect of the scapula, flexing the shoulder to 90 degrees on the side of the device, and grasping the elbow with the opposite hand and pulling the arms across midline to stretch the posterior shoulder. | 03-22-2012 |
Heather Vaughn, Oakhurst, NJ US
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20090055238 | Meeting optimizer - A meeting location that is “fair” to all the participants may be selected based on at least the travel circumstances and at least two initial criteria by which an optimal meeting location will be selected, at least one of which has values that are determined for each respective one of the meeting participants using at least information derived from the travel circumstances. Note that by “fair” it is generally intended that no participant can reduce his burden without significantly increasing the burden of some other participant. The meeting location may be determined using a multi-criterial approach. A criterion in this context is a particular property of the travel pertaining to a particular user. In the multi-criterial approach, one selects a preference relation based on each of the individual criteria, and the set of non-dominated alternatives is the outcome of the optimization process. | 02-26-2009 |
Jack L. Vaughn, Hartford, WI US
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20090133434 | DRAWER REFRIGERATOR WITH DIVIDER AND DIVIDER FOR REFRIGERATOR DRAWER - A drawer refrigerator has a partitioned cabinet with one or more pull-out drawers. The pull-out drawer(s) can have an adjustable divider fence for dividing the storage space of the drawer. The divider fence can have two dividers each defined by two spaced apart elongated rods that are coupled together at a hub and have end pieces with flat surfaces that abut inside surfaces of the drawer walls. A hand operated screw knob mounted to the hub can be used to lock the position of the divider fence. | 05-28-2009 |
James Vaughn, Hudson, OH US
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20100173169 | PAPER SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - A method of preparing a surface-treated cellulosic substrate, the method comprising applying a surface treatment composition to a cellulosic substrate, the composition being prepared by a method comprising the steps of introducing a source of boron, a crosslinking di-aldehyde, and a blocking agent to form a crosslinking composition; introducing the crosslinking solution with starch and optionally pigments and/or optionally polymeric particles to form the composition. | 07-08-2010 |
20130011689 | PAPER SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - A method of preparing a surface-treated cellulosic substrate, the method comprising applying a surface treatment composition to a cellulosic substrate, the composition being prepared by a method comprising the steps of introducing a source of boron, a crosslinking di-aldehyde, and a blocking agent to form a crosslinking composition; introducing the crosslinking solution with starch and optionally pigments and/or optionally polymeric particles to form the composition. | 01-10-2013 |
James J. Vaughn, Cudahy, WI US
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20110056654 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING FLOW DIVERTER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A heat exchanger including a tank with first and second ends defining a length and a cross-sectional area transverse to the length. An inlet orifice defined at the first end through which fluid flows in a first direction into the tank, the inlet orifice having a cross-sectional area transverse to the first direction. A voluminous region defined by boundaries which extend generally linearly from the circumference of the cross-sectional area of the inlet orifice to the circumference of the cross-sectional area of the tank. A plurality of conduits providing an outlet for fluid flow from the tank in a second flow direction at a non-parallel angle to the first flow direction. A flow diverter positioned within the voluminous region to direct a portion of fluid flow out of the region and distribute the total volume of fluid flow from the inlet substantially uniformly between the plurality of conduits. | 03-10-2011 |
Jamil Vaughn, San Francisco, CA US
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20080263742 | Lower body garments with secured tunnel pocket system - The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material. | 10-30-2008 |
20130283494 | Lower Body Garments With Secured Tunnel Pocket System - The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material. | 10-31-2013 |
Jeffrey Moss Vaughn, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110017859 | HYBRID WINDER - A winder for winding continuous webs or interleaved web segments into rolls is disclosed. The winder has first and second rollers, a pressure assist device, a winding spindle, and a continuous belt having first and second surfaces. The belt is disposed about the first and second rollers. The web material is disposed upon at least a portion of the first surface of the belt. The winding spindle receives the web material when the spindle is proximate to the web material disposed upon the first surface of the belt. At least one of the longitudinal axis of the first roller and the longitudinal axis of the second roller is adjustable relative to the winding spindle. The pressure assist device is disposed proximate to the second surface of the belt and is adjustable relative to at least one of the second surface of the belt and the winding spindle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017860 | PROCESS FOR WINDING A WEB MATERIAL - A method for rewinding a web material is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a conveyor belt having opposed first and second surfaces; b) providing a pressure assist device proximate to the second surface of the conveyor belt; c) disposing the web material on the first surface of the conveyor belt; d) providing at least one winding spindle having a speed profile proximate to the web material disposed upon the first surface of the conveyor belt; e) adjusting a position of at least one of the conveyor belt and the pressure assist device relative to the winding spindle to provide a compressive force to the surface of the winding spindle by the conveyor belt; f) adjusting a speed of the at least one winding spindle according to the speed profile; and, g) transferring the web material to the at least one winding spindle from the conveyor belt. | 01-27-2011 |
20110308370 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A WEB WITH UNIQUE PERFORATIONS - Apparatuses are disclosed that include equipment suitable for forming selected perforation designs and patterns in web substrates. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 12-22-2011 |
20140042259 | WEB REWINDING APPARATUS - A web rewinding apparatus having a mandrel cupping assembly for releaseably engaging unsupported ends of a plurality of mandrels is disclosed. Each of the plurality of mandrels extends generally parallel to the web winding turret assembly axis. Each of the mandrels is driven in a closed mandrel path about the web winding turret assembly axis. The mandrel cupping assembly comprises a cupping arm turret having a cupping arm turret central axis, a mandrel cup cooperatively associated with each mandrel of the plurality of mandrels, and a first actuator. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042260 | MANDREL CUPPING ASSEMBLY - A mandrel cupping assembly for releasably engaging unsupported ends of a plurality of mandrels is disclosed. The mandrel cupping assembly comprises a cupping arm turret having a cupping arm turret central axis, a mandrel cup cooperatively associated with each mandrel of the plurality of mandrels, at least three motion limiting devices disposed upon the cupping arms distal from the fulcrum, and a first actuator. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042261 | WEB REWINDING APPARATUS - A web rewinding apparatus having a mandrel cawing assembly for releaseably engaging unsupported ends of a plurality of mandrels is disclosed. Each of the plurality of mandrels extends generally parallel to the web winding turret assembly axis. Each of the mandrels is driven in a closed mandrel path about the web winding turret assembly axis. The mandrel cupping assembly corn rises a cupping arm turret having a cupping arm turret central axis, a mandrel cup cooperatively associated with each mandrel of the plurality of mandrels, at least three motion limiting devices disposed upon the cupping arms, and a first actuator. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042263 | MANDREL CUPPING ASSEMBLY - A mandrel cupping assembly for releasably engaging unsupported ends of a plurality of mandrels is disclosed. The mandrel cupping assembly comprises a cupping arm turret having a cupping arm turret central axis, a mandrel cup cooperatively associated with each mandrel of the plurality of mandrels, and a first actuator. | 02-13-2014 |
20140326820 | IMPROVED REWIND SYSTEM - A winder for winding continuous webs or interleaved web segments having a machine direction and a cross-machine direction coplanar and orthogonal thereto into rolls is disclosed. The winder provides a plurality of winding spindles orbiting about a winding turret axis and a plurality of surface contact rolls cooperatively associated with a respective winding spindle. Each surface contact roll is capable of cooperative engagement with the respective winding spindle when the web material is disposed therebetween. The longitudinal axis of each surface contact roll is adjustable relative to the axis generally parallel to the winding turret axis when the web material is received by the winding spindle cooperatively associated thereto. | 11-06-2014 |
Joel Vaughn, Groveport, OH US
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20120325564 | CUTTER TOOL INSERT HAVING SENSING DEVICE - A cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool and its method of making are provided. The cutting element may include a substrate, a superhard layer, and a sensing element. The superhard layer may be bonded to the substrate along an interface. The superhard layer may have a working surface opposite the interface and an outer peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface may extend between the working surface and the interface. The sensing element may comprise at least a part of the superhard layer. | 12-27-2012 |
20140154509 | PROVIDING A CATLYST FREE DIAMOND LAYER ON DRILLING CUTTERS - A method of making a polycrystalline diamond compact including providing a layer of graphene on top of a sintered PCD and transforming the graphene at high pressure and temperature into diamond that is free of metal catalyst. A method of making PCD by providing a layer of graphene powder on top of a layer of diamond powder and sintering at high pressure and temperature to transform the graphene into diamond that is free of metal catalyst at the surface. | 06-05-2014 |
20140250973 | LABORATORY ASSESSMENT OF PDC CUTTER DESIGN UNDER MIXED-MODE CONDITIONS - A system and a method of testing a superabrasive cutter are disclosed. The system of testing a superabrasive cutter may comprise a spinning wheel holding the superabrasive cutter; a rock feeding into a rotation of the superabrasive cutter on the spinning wheel; and a plurality of sensors operably attaching to the spinning wheel and the rock to detect properties of the superabrasive cutter. The method of testing a superabrasive cutter may comprise steps of attaching a superabrasive cutter to a spinning wheel; moving a rock into a rotation of the superabrasive cutter on the spinning wheel; and communicably coupling a first sensor to the superabrasive cutter. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259959 | DELAYED DIFFUSION OF NOVEL SPECIES FROM THE BACK SIDE OF CARBIDE - A polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) is fabricated using a process of delayed diffusion of a diffusion species (e.g., a metalloid) introduced from the back side of a cemented carbide further away from the diamond grit or from the flank side of the cemented carbide, as opposed to the side of the cemented carbide adjacent to the diamond grit. The process of fabricating the PDC includes depositing, in a metal container, a diamond grit, a cemented carbide, and a diffusion species, then applying a high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) to the contents of the metal container wherein (1) the binder of cemented carbide diffuses across the diamond grit, and (2) the diffusion species diffuses through the cemented carbide, and then through the diamond grit, thus providing a protective coating to the diamond grains of the PDC. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262546 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND DRILL BLANKS WITH IMPROVED CARBIDE INTERFACE GEOMETRIES - A cutting element and a method of making the superabrasive cutter are disclosed. The cutting element has a substrate and a superabrasive layer. The substrate has an inner face and an annular face. The inner face may have a center. The annular face may have a periphery. A superabrasive layer attaches to the substrate along the inner face and the annular face, wherein the inner face slopes outwardly and upwardly from the center at an angle ranging from between about 1° and about 7° from horizontal. | 09-18-2014 |
John Vaughn, Pacifica, CA US
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20110300049 | METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF COMPONENTS FROM A REACTION MIXTURE VIA A CONCENTRATED ACID - In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates generally to a method for recovering an element from a mixture of the element with an ionic halide. In one embodiment, the method includes treating the mixture of the element and the ionic halide with an acidic solution to dissolve the ionic halide, wherein the acidic solution comprises water and an acid and has a pH of less than 1.0 and removing the element from an aqueous solution that results after the treating step. | 12-08-2011 |
Joseph A. Vaughn, Orofino, ID US
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20090194967 | Laterally extendible mud flap mounting assembly for vehicles - A mud flap mounting assembly for vehicles providing an elongate laterally extending central support beam defining a medial channel slidably carrying similar elongate mud flap extensions extendible from each opposing end to positions laterally outward of the vehicles' rear tires. The central support beam is secured to a ball mount receiving box beam extending rearwardly from the vehicle by two medial spacedly adjacent depending fastening arms carrying two vertically spaced fasteners extending therethrough above and below the receiving box beam. A mud flap mounting arm carrying a depending mud flap is fastened to the laterally outer end portion of each mud flap extension. A collar carried at the inner end portion of each mud flap mounting arm and having a releasable fastener positionally secures and maintains the mud flap extension and mud flap mounting arm to the central support beam. | 08-06-2009 |
Julian Franciscus Vaughn, Altoona, PA US
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20080219105 | Al zimuth Christian meter with formula, and tables - This invention is a Mathematical Formula, T=d/p, and corresponding tables, that are meant to initiate a manual Method of Process. This process is intended to meter the time differential between the LORDS 360 degree Day, vs. Mans 360 degree Day. Sort of like a shot clock in basketball, vs the basketball game clock. The method is used to acquire exact information concerning ones inquiries concerning the time differential between these two ‘Days’. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223306 | Tabby's massaging catrod - The “Tabby's Massaging Catrod” is a cat toy that uses a Massaging Pin attachment to offer a cat a surface to massage itself on. The Master holds the rod, and with it can cast a toy ball for the cat to chase. This ball is attached to a spool, and string that is housed inside the rod. This making it different, and newly distinguishable from other cat toys that look like a simple fishing rod. | 09-18-2008 |
Kelly G. Vaughn, Henderson, NV US
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20110091263 | NAIL POLISH APPLICATOR HAVING ILLUMINATION MEANS - A nail polish applicator having illumination means. A main body of the nail polish applicator supports a brush holder and brush. The main body houses a power source, one or more light devices arranged on a printed circuit board housed by said main body to direct light to the brush and activation means configured to illuminate the light devices. The light devices may be conventional or focused light emitting diodes. Three light emitting diodes may be evenly spaced about the printed circuit board housed in the main body and activated by an automatic or manual switch. | 04-21-2011 |
Lawrence E. Vaughn, Watertown, NY US
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20080276691 | Single Car Test Interface Device - A single car test device includes a housing; a source port, on the housing, to be connected to a source of pressurized air; a brake pipe port, on the housing, to be connected to the brake pipe connector; and valves, in the housing, selectively interconnecting the ports to each other and atmosphere to perform tests. A brake cylinder sensor is to be connected to a brake cylinder tap. A sensor module on an interface device, remote from the housing, is to be mounted on the test ports on a control valve for determining pressure at the test ports. A controller is connected to the valves, the sensor module and the brake cylinder sensor and includes a program performing a plurality of component tests which form a single car test. The interface device includes reservoir charging valves controlled by the controller. | 11-13-2008 |
20090211339 | SINGLE CAR TEST INTERFACE DEVICE - A single car test device includes a housing; a source port, on the housing, to be connected to a source of pressurized air; a brake pipe port, on the housing, to be connected to the brake pipe connector; and valves, in the housing, selectively interconnecting the ports to each other and atmosphere to perform tests. A brake cylinder sensor is to be connected to a brake cylinder tap. A sensor module on an interface device, remote from the housing, is to be mounted on the test ports on a control valve for determining pressure at the test ports. A controller is connected to the valves, the sensor module and the brake cylinder sensor and includes a program performing a plurality of component tests which form a single car test. The interface device includes reservoir charging valves controlled by the controller. | 08-27-2009 |
20090218879 | Last Car Breakaway Protection System - A train including a brake pipe ( | 09-03-2009 |
20110006595 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC RELEASE HAND BRAKE - A hand brake control system for a rail vehicle hand brake having a release trigger. The system includes a cylinder for activating the release trigger of the hand brake and a source of pressure. A first valve selectively connects either the source of pressure at a first input or a second input to the cylinder at an output. A second valve selectively connects either the source of pressure or exhaust to the second input of the first valve at the output of the second valve. The first valve is a manually operated valve and the second valve is an electro-pneumatic valve. Linkage allows actuation of the first valve from at least two location about the vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
20110108374 | AUTOMATIC RELEASE HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a rail vehicle hand brake having a release activated by a pneumatic cylinder, the present control system includes a manual valve having an output connected to a source of pressure at an input when manually activated. A volume is to be charged by the source of pressure. A choke connects the volume to exhaust. The volume and the choke prolong the time the source of pressure is connected to the pneumatic cylinder after the manual valve is activated. | 05-12-2011 |
20140284153 | Automatic Release Hand Brake Control System - In a rail vehicle hand brake having a release activated by a pneumatic cylinder, the present control system includes a manual valve having an output connected to a source of pressure at an input when manually activated. A volume is to be charged by the source of pressure. A choke connects the volume to exhaust. The volume and the choke prolong the time the source of pressure is connected to the pneumatic cylinder after the manual valve is activated. | 09-25-2014 |
20150061360 | DIFFERENTIAL RELAY TYPE BRAKE CYLINDER MAINTAINING VALVE - A brake cylinder maintaining valve feeds brake pipe (BP) pressure through a choke to replenish and maintain brake cylinder (BC) pressure up, when the pressure in the brake cylinder drops below its original set pressure. In one embodiment, the brake cylinder maintaining valve may be a differential type valve having an input diaphragm and an output diaphragm having different surface areas. | 03-05-2015 |
Margaret B. Vaughn, Winnetka, IL US
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20120171284 | CELECOXIB COMPOSITIONS - Pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising one or more orally deliverable dose units, each comprising particulate celecoxib in an amount of about 10 mg to about 1000 mg in intimate mixture with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The compositions are useful in treatment or prophylaxis of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated conditions and disorders. | 07-05-2012 |
Mark Vaughn, Cape Vincent, NY US
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20110239451 | COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION TOOLS - Coaxial cable preparation tools. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable preparation tool is configured for use in preparing a coaxial cable for termination. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer. The tool includes a body. The body includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted between the outer conductor and inner conductor where a section of the insulating layer has been cored out. The body also includes an opening defined in the insertion portion and configured to receive the inner conductor. The body further includes means for increasing the diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds the cored-out section. | 10-06-2011 |
20120214335 | COVER FOR CABLE CONNECTORS - A cover and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an interface cover that cooperates with the elongated body to seal the connector interface when disconnected. | 08-23-2012 |
Mark R. Vaughn, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100116132 | Hybrid Membrane - PSA System for Separating Oxygen from Air - A portable, non-cryogenic, oxygen generation system capable of delivering oxygen gas at purities greater than 98% and flow rates of 15 L/min or more is described. The system consists of two major components. The first component is a high efficiency membrane capable of separating argon and a portion of the nitrogen content from air, yielding an oxygen-enriched permeate flow. This is then fed to the second component, a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit utilizing a commercially available, but specifically formulated zeolite compound to remove the remainder of the nitrogen from the flow. The system is a unique gas separation system that can operate at ambient temperatures, for producing high purity oxygen for various applications (medical, refining, chemical production, enhanced combustion, fuel cells, etc . . . ) and represents a significant advance compared to current technologies. | 05-13-2010 |
Marla Lay Vaughn, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090263423 | Enhancement of an Immune Response by Administration of a Cationic Lipid-DNA Complex (CLDC) - This invention relates to a method for vaccination which is effective for eliciting an enhanced antigen-specific immune response in a mammal, fish or bird. The method is particularly effective for protecting a mammal, fish or bird from a disease including cancer, a disease associated with allergic inflammation, or an infectious disease. Also disclosed are therapeutic compositions useful in such a method. | 10-22-2009 |
Michael A. Vaughn, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20120208789 | HYDROSWELLABLE, SEGMENTED, ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANES AND POLYURETHANE UREAS - Hydroswellable, absorbable and non-absorbable, aliphatic, segmented polyurethanes and polyurethane-urea capable of swelling in the biological environment with associated increase in volume of at least 3 percent have more than one type of segments, including those derived from polyethylene glycol and the molecular chains are structurally tailored to allow the use of corresponding formulations and medical devices as carriers for bioactive agents, rheological modifiers of cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives, as protective devices for repairing defective or diseased components of articulating joints and their cartilage, and scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. | 08-16-2012 |
Michael Aaron Vaughn, Clemson, SC US
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20080220045 | Self-setting polymeric cyanoacrylate composites - Self-setting, absorbable bioactive polycyanoacrylate-based composites include at least one inorganic phosphate salt or a combination of at least one inorganic phosphate salt and calcium silicate in a cyanoacrylate matrix. The composites can be reinforced with single- or multicomponent absorbable, warp-knitted mesh, thus producing a broad range of absorbable, bioactive biomaterials suitable for use not only as preferred absorbable alternatives to the commercial non-absorbable polymethyl methacrylate bone cements, but also for repairing or replacing cranial and maxillofacial bone defects and other complex defects through guided bone regeneration. | 09-11-2008 |
20090264555 | Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive formulations with multipurpose rheology modifiers - Absorbable and non-absorbable cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive/sealant formulations include at least one multipurpose carboxylic, acid-bearing C-succinylated polymeric rheology modifier capable of increasing the viscosity of the liquid formulation, while controlling the anionic polymerization of the cyanoacrylate monomers and increasing the compliance of the cured solid adhesive. | 10-22-2009 |
20140046019 | HYDROSWELLABLE, SEGMENTED, ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANES AND POLYURETHANE UREAS - Hydroswellable, absorbable and non-absorbable, aliphatic, segmented polyurethanes and polyurethane-urea capable of swelling in the biological environment with associated increase in volume of at least 3 percent have more than one type of segments, including those derived from polyethylene glycol and the molecular chains are structurally tailored to allow the use of corresponding formulations and medical devices as carriers for bioactive agents, rheological modifiers of cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives, as protective devices for repairing defective or diseased components of articulating joints and their cartilage, and scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. | 02-13-2014 |
Nicholas Vaughn, Derby, KS US
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20090004938 | Buoyant Swim Garment - A swimsuit includes a vest provided with buoyant floatation members, a bottom portion in the form of swim trunks, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the vest to the trunks. The vest may be uncoupled from the swim trunks to permit a user to remove the swim trunks while still wearing the vest, or to remove the vest while still wearing the swim trunks. | 01-01-2009 |
Nicholas W. Vaughn, Derby, KS US
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20100018561 | NEGATIVE ANGLE WINDOW FOR TENT - A collapsible tent is provided having windows which are provided at negative angles, facing the ground. In this configuration, the windows are protected from the entry of rain there through without the aid of a cover. The collapsible tent includes a shell and a frame securable to the shell for supporting the shell. The frame includes at least one outer pole for supporting a wail portion of the shell. The outer pole includes an upper curved section for supporting a window portion on the wall of the shell, where the outer pole positions the window in a substantially downwardly facing direction. | 01-28-2010 |
20110155199 | TENT WITH AUTOMATICALLY STORING WINDOW AND DOOR COVERINGS - A tent having an automatically stored window covering. As a window for the tent is moved from a closed position, where a fabric cover covers the window opening, to an open position, where the fabric cover is partially or fully removed from the opening, the fabric cover automatically stores itself. The only use effort to both open and store the fabric cover is in opening the fabric cover. | 06-30-2011 |
20120125389 | VENT FOR A TENT OR SHELTER - A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage. | 05-24-2012 |
Nicole D. Vaughn, Lake Ridge, VA US
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20120115763 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS BASED ON BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKIN - Provided are lubricant compositions with improved oxidative stability and frictional and wear resistance properties for use in engine oil applications. The lubricant compositions include: i) a first base stock selected from a Group I base stock, a Group II base stock or a combination thereof at 50 to 80 wt %; ii) a block copolymer at 1 to 10 wt %; iii) a viscosity modifier at 3 to 15 wt % selected from polymers and copolymers of methacrylate, butadiene, olefins and alkylated styrenes; and iv) an additive package including a combination of antioxidants, dispersants, detergents, friction modifiers and antiwear agents at 2 to 30 wt %. | 05-10-2012 |
Nicole D. Vaughn, Sicklerville, NJ US
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20100062959 | Enhancement of low temprature performance of group III base stocks by blending with HVI-PAO - A lubricating oil formulation is disclosed inhibiting a pour point of about −45° C. or lower and a Brookfield viscosity at −40° C. of about 60,000 cP or less comprising a mixture of a base stock selected from the group consisting of a Group III base stock, a GTL base stock, synthetic and natural waxy hydrocarbon hydroisomerate base stock, and mixtures thereof in combination with HVI-PAO. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the pour point and enhancing the −40° C. Brookfield viscosity performance of a lubricating oil comprising a base stock selected from the group consisting of Group III base stock, GTL base stock, synthetic and natural waxy hydrocarbon hydroisomerate base stock, and mixtures thereof by adding HVI-PAO to such base stock. | 03-11-2010 |
20100227785 | Method for the control of deposit formation in formulated lubricating oil by use of ionic liquids as additives - The resistance to deposit formation in formulated lubricating oils is enhanced by the addition to the lubricating oil of an additive amount of ionic liquids. | 09-09-2010 |
Patrick S. Vaughn, Winsted, CT US
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20090050264 | Radiation-Curable Fluorescing Compositions - The invention provides fluorescing compositions which cure by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and contain a europium compound which fluoresces at visible wavelengths. More particularly, the invention pertains to liquid, radiation-curable compositions comprising a substantially homogeneous fluid comprising, a fluorescing europium compound in an admixture of a polymerizable component and a polymerization initiator. Such find use as adhesives, coatings, and the like. | 02-26-2009 |
20090110844 | PHOTOPOLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AN OXONOL DYE - The invention relates to photopolymerizable compositions containing an oxonol dye, which compositions cure by exposure to ultraviolet and/or visible radiation and whose visible color is substantially reduced during exposure. More particularly, the invention pertains to photopolymerizable compositions comprising a pyridin-2,6-dione oxonol dye in an admixture of a polymerizable component and a photopolymerization initiator. Such compositions find use as adhesives, coatings, and the like. The disappearance of the visible color of the oxonol dye acts as an indicator of full cure of a photopolymerizable composition. | 04-30-2009 |
Peter A. Vaughn, Upper Montclair, NJ US
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20080265021 | FOLDABLE TRANSACTION CARD SYSTEMS - A transaction card system comprising a foldable transaction card and a foldable housing is disclosed. The foldable transaction card has a folded state and an unfolded state. The foldable housing for housing the foldable transaction card when the foldable transaction card is in a folded state, wherein the foldable housing further comprises a hinge for folding and closing the housing, wherein the second section of the foldable transaction card unfolds outside the housing when the housing is opened. | 10-30-2008 |
20090039154 | FOLDABLE TRANSACTION CARD SYSTEMS - A transaction card system comprising a foldable transaction card and a foldable housing is disclosed. The foldable transaction card has a folded state and an unfolded state. The foldable housing for housing the foldable transaction card when the foldable transaction card is in a folded state, wherein the foldable housing further comprises a hinge for folding and closing the housing, wherein the second section of the foldable transaction card unfolds outside the housing when the housing is opened. | 02-12-2009 |
Randy Ray Vaughn, Orlando, FL US
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20090211024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY OF A SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT FOR A CHILD ON A BED - A system is provided for enhancing the safety of a sleeping arrangement for a child on a bed. The bed includes a mattress and a boxspring. The system includes a frame to enclose a perimeter of the mattress and the boxspring. The frame includes a plurality of sections, which are removably attached at respective junctures with hook and loop fasteners. An outer surface of the frame is formed from a plush material. The plurality of sections includes a pair of side sections which extend along a respective pair of opposing side surfaces of the mattress and the boxspring. The pair of side sections includes a respective vertical bumper configured to extend from a top portion of the side sections by a predetermined height, to prevent the child on the bed from passing outside the side surfaces of the mattress and falling from the mattress. | 08-27-2009 |
Richard Vaughn, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110094123 | FABRIC-COVERED FLUID-FILLED THERAPEUTIC FOOT ORTHOTIC WITH THONG-CUT DEVICE SYSTEMS - A fabric-covered fluid-filled therapeutic foot orthotic with thong-cut device system comprising: a top substrate having fabric covering; a bottom substrate having fabric covering; a high viscosity fluid-filled arch supporting, massaging and comforting-medium; a series of dot welds placed distally of the metatarsal arch; a series of dot welds on a longitudinal arc through the medial arch; a longitudinal swatch weld towards the lateral mid-foot for directional flow and restriction of fluid towards the lateral mid foot; a rearwardly-placed half-moon shaped indentation; a front bladder seal seam; a heel dot weld; and a single forwardly-orientated indented trim line. The design permits the orthotic to be positioned into closed in shoes for transferring further towards the front of the a thong cut sandal to provide a ‘correct fit’ without losing any effectiveness of the arch support or therapeutic value while eliminating all unnecessary trim lines. | 04-28-2011 |
20130318819 | FABRIC-COVERED FLUID-FILLED THERAPEUTIC FOOT ORTHOTIC WITH THONG-CUT DEVICE SYSTEMS - A fabric-covered fluid-filled therapeutic foot orthotic with thong-cut device system comprising: a top substrate having fabric covering: a bottom substrate having fabric covering; a high viscosity fluid-filled arch supporting, massaging and comforting-medium; a series of dot welds placed distally of the metatarsal arch; a series of dot welds on a longitudinal arc through the medial arch; a longitudinal swatch weld towards the lateral mid-foot for directional flow and restriction of fluid towards the lateral mid foot; a rearwardly-placed half-moon shaped indentation; a front bladder seal seam; a heel dot weld; and a single forwardly-orientated indented trim line. The design permits the orthotic to be positioned into closed in shoes for transferring further towards the front of the a thong cut sandal to provide a ‘correct fit’ without losing any effectiveness of the arch support or therapeutic value while eliminating all unnecessary trim lines. | 12-05-2013 |
Robert Vaughn, Albuquerque, NM US
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20090027414 | Converting color data to a color palette - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to convert a pixel tuple in a red, green, blue (RGB) color space having R, G, and B color values into a human recognizable color name corresponding to a range of numerical values of a linear color palette scale based on application of the RGB color values to a predetermined set of hierarchical rules. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-29-2009 |
Robert L. Vaughn, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110026816 | Rapid image categorization - The present invention discloses a method comprising: acquiring an image; digitizing the image; selecting one or more rows from a portion of the image; performing a line scan of the selected rows; retrieving a reference scan; comparing the line scan with the reference scan; identifying a feature; and categorizing the image. | 02-03-2011 |
20140160231 | MULTI-FOCAL IMAGE CAPTURE AND DISPLAY - Various embodiments are directed to using two or more image sensors in tandem, one configured with a narrower field of view that overlaps a portion of a wider field of view of another. An device includes a first image sensor to capture a first image of a scene with a first field of view, a second image sensor to capture a second image of the scene with a second narrower and substantially overlapping field of view, a processor circuit and a storage storing instructions causing the processor circuit to operate the first image sensor to capture a first image of the scene, and operate the second image sensor substantially in unison with the first image sensor to capture a second image of the scene that overlaps the first image. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein. | 06-12-2014 |
Robin H. Vaughn, Escondido, CA US
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20110288433 | Electromyography System - Methods for determining structural integrity of a bone within the spine of a patient, the bone having a first aspect and a second aspect, wherein the second aspect separated from the first aspect by a width and located adjacent to a spinal nerve. The methods involve (a) applying an electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (b) electrically monitoring a muscle myotome associated with the spinal nerve to detect if an onset neuro-muscular response occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (c) automatically increasing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus to until the onset neuro-muscular response is detected; and (d) communicating to a user via at least one of visual and audible means information representing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus which caused the onset neuro-muscular response. | 11-24-2011 |
20120029382 | Electromyography System - Methods for determining structural integrity of a bone within the spine of a patient, the bone having a first aspect and a second aspect, wherein the second aspect separated from the first aspect by a width and located adjacent to a spinal nerve. The methods involve (a) applying an electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (b) electrically monitoring a muscle myotome associated with the spinal nerve to detect if an onset neuro-muscular response occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (c) automatically increasing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus to until the onset neuro-muscular response is detected; and (d) communicating to a user via at least one of visual and audible means information representing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus which caused the onset neuro-muscular response. | 02-02-2012 |
20130178758 | Electromyography System - Methods for determining structural integrity of a bone within the spine of a patient, the bone having a first aspect and a second aspect, wherein the second aspect separated from the first aspect by a width and located adjacent to a spinal nerve. The methods involve (a) applying an electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (b) electrically monitoring a muscle myotome associated with the spinal nerve to detect if an onset neuro-muscular response occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (c) automatically increasing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus to until the onset neuro-muscular response is detected; and (d) communicating to a user via at least one of visual and audible means information representing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus which caused the onset neuro-muscular response. | 07-11-2013 |
Roger Vaughn, Greer, SC US
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20110293234 | INTERNAL SLACK STORAGE OF CABLE ON A REMOVABLE MOUNTING SURFACE - A cable storage unit is provided having an enclosure body having a first casing and a second casing which are moveably attached at conjoining sides for opening and closing the enclosure body, where a main storage area is provided within the enclosure body; a removable mounting plate which is removably mounted onto the first casing and mounted within the main storage area, the removable mounting plate having a front surface and a back surface, and, upon mounting the removable mounting plate onto the first casing, a cable storage area is formed between the back surface of the removable mounting plate and an inside surface of the first casing; and at least one cable management unit coupled to the back surface of the removable mounting plate and which is configured to secure at least one coil of cable to the removable mounting plate within the cable storage area. | 12-01-2011 |
20120308189 | FIBER SPLICE ENCLOSURE - A fiber splice enclosure is provided. The fiber splice enclosure includes an enclosure, a cover, a chassis, and a cable port mounting plate for allowing entry and exit of cables. The cable port mounting plate is removably fastened to the enclosure and the chassis. | 12-06-2012 |
Steven Vaughn, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100035698 | SWING SPINAL ANGLE RETENTION AND HEAD MOVEMENT PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of swing angle retention and head movement prevention are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 02-11-2010 |
Thomas Vaughn, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120157745 | CONCRETE WASH WATER SOLIDIFICATION PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A method for solidifying cementitious wastewater by combining the wastewater with a super absorbent polymer composition that includes a UV-stabilizer to form a mixture and disposing of the mixture as solid construction waste. The UV-stabilizer may be a stabilizing additive in the super absorbent polymer composition that inhibits the reversion from a solid or semi-solid mixture back to a liquid. In some embodiments, the method includes placing the mixture in UV-light non-transmissive packaging. After placing the mixture in the UV-light non-transmissive packaging, the package is closed and can be permanently sealed. The sealed package with solidified material therein can then be disposed as solid construction waste. The super absorbent polymer composition can include zeolite or other molecular sieves. | 06-21-2012 |
20140330062 | CONCRETE WASH WATER SOLIDIFICATION PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A method for solidifying cementitious wastewater by combining the wastewater with a super absorbent polymer composition that includes a UV-stabilizer to form a mixture and disposing of the mixture as solid construction waste. The UV-stabilizer may be a stabilizing additive in the super absorbent polymer composition that inhibits the reversion from a solid or semi-solid mixture back to a liquid. In some embodiments, the method includes placing the mixture in UV-light non-transmissive packaging. After placing the mixture in the UV-light non-transmissive packaging, the package is closed and can be permanently sealed. The sealed package with solidified material therein can then be disposed as solid construction waste. The super absorbent polymer composition can include zeolite or other molecular sieves. | 11-06-2014 |
Thurmond Rufus Vaughn, Mt. Airy, NC US
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20110192198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING A TOE SEAM - An article of hosiery having a toe seam has been developed. The hosiery includes a foot portion and a first circumferential toe portion having a first stitch length. A second circumferential toe portion can be adjacent the first toe portion. The second circumferential toe portion has at least two knitted courses with each of the at least two knitted courses having a second stitch length that is less than the first stitch length. There is at least one thread in the first circumferential toe portion that forms the toe seam. | 08-11-2011 |
Todd Vaughn, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20110193649 | INTEGRATED CIRCULATORS SHARING A CONTINUOUS CIRCUIT - The present invention is directed to a circuit assembly that includes an integrated circulator assembly. The circuit assembly has a first substrate, which contains a continuous circuit trace that includes a circulator component from the circulator assembly and at least one electrical component from the circuit assembly. A second substrate is disposed beneath the first substrate and includes a cladding on one surface. The second substrate contains an aperture that accepts a ferrite element, which is axially aligned with the circulator component of the circuit trace. A conductive material is placed across the ferrite element so that it forms a continuous ground plane with the cladding, which is common to the entire circuit trace. The circulator assembly also contains a magnet bonded to the ferrite element. The circulator assembly may also include a yoke disposed below the magnet to shield the circulator from external magnetic fields. | 08-11-2011 |
20140320227 | MODULAR FERRITE SWITCH FOR CONSTRUCTING SWITCH NETWORKS - Systems and methods for a modular ferrite switch for constructing switch networks are provided. In one implementation, a circulator redundancy network comprises multiple inputs; multiple outputs; and multiple circulator modules that connect the inputs to the outputs. A circulator module includes at least one module input connected to at least one input; at least one module output, where the number of module outputs equals the number of module inputs; multiple interconnection ports, configured to connect the circulator module to other circulator modules; and multiple circulators that route received signals between the at least one input, the at least one output, and the interconnection ports. Further, multiple interconnects connect the plurality of circulator modules to one another at the interconnection ports; and a circulator switch controller controls the direction of circulation for the plurality of circulators. | 10-30-2014 |
Ty T. Vaughn, Imperial, MO US
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20120137387 | METHODS FOR GENETIC CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATION IN PLANTS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to control of pest infestation by inhibiting one or more biological functions. The invention provides methods and compositions for such control, By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the pest, a reduction in pest infestation is obtained through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic pesticidal agents for use in protecting plants from pest infestation. | 05-31-2012 |
20120192317 | SELECTING AND STABILIZING dsRNA CONSTRUCTS - The invention provides methods for selecting nucleotide sequences that yield dsRNA-mediated gene suppression in a target organism and enable their uptake by the target organism. The invention further provides expression constructs that confer stabilized expression of such sequences in a transgenic host cell, and methods for their use. Also provided are organisms, cells and tissues prepared by a method of the invention. | 07-26-2012 |
20130031679 | CORN PLANT MON88017 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides a corn plant designated MON88017 and DNA compositions contained therein. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the corn plant MON88017 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method. | 01-31-2013 |
20140013471 | METHODS FOR GENETIC CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATIONS IN PLANTS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to control of pest infestation by inhibiting one or more biological functions. The invention provides methods and compositions for such control, By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the pest, a reduction in pest infestation is obtained through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic pesticidal agents for use in protecting plants from pest infestation. | 01-09-2014 |
20140080755 | SELECTING AND STABILIZING dsRNA CONSTRUCTS - The invention provides methods for selecting nucleotide sequences that yield dsRNA-mediated gene suppression in a target organism and enable their uptake by the target organism. The invention further provides expression constructs that confer stabilized expression of such sequences in a transgenic host cell, and methods for their use. Also provided are organisms, cells and tissues prepared by a method of the invention. | 03-20-2014 |
20140287406 | CORN PLANT MON88017 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides a corn plant designated MON88017 and DNA compositions contained therein. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the corn plant MON88017 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method. | 09-25-2014 |
Ty T. Vaughn, Clayton, MO US
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20100240128 | Modified Gene Silencing - This invention relates to methods of controlling gene expression or gene suppression in eukaryotic cells. One aspect of this invention includes modifying the degree of silencing of a target gene by use of a modified suppression element. Another aspect includes providing a eukaryotic cell having a desired phenotype resulting from transcription in the eukaryotic cell of a modified suppression element. Also provided are transgenic eukaryotic cells, transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing modified suppression elements, and useful derivatives of such transgenic plant cells, plants, or seeds, such as food or feed products. | 09-23-2010 |
20140315312 | MODIFIED GENE SILENCING - This invention relates to methods of controlling gene expression or gene suppression in eukaryotic cells. One aspect of this invention includes modifying the degree of silencing of a target gene by use of a modified suppression element. Another aspect includes providing a eukaryotic cell having a desired phenotype resulting from transcription in the eukaryotic cell of a modified suppression element. Also provided are transgenic eukaryotic cells, transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing modified suppression elements, and useful derivatives of such transgenic plant cells, plants, or seeds, such as food or feed products. | 10-23-2014 |
William Vaughn, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20120168399 | Bottle Cap Closure - A replacement bottle cap comprising: a cap seal, where the cap seal is at the center of the bottle cap; and a center portion within the cap seal, where the cap seal includes a conical shape to firmly seal the cap onto an opening of a bottle neck. The cap seal includes a diminishing diameter, where the diminishing diameter provides a means to seal the opening. | 07-05-2012 |