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Andrew Wall, Gainesville, GA US
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20080263737 | EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE SYSTEM - In one aspect, a ballistic resistant garment includes a front component having a front outer shell a rear component having a rear outer shell, each outer shell including a pair of shoulder extensions. Each front shoulder extension includes a first half of a releasable connector and each rear shoulder extension includes a second half of the releasable connector. A release cable is positioned on the front component. In a first position the release cable maintains engagement between the first half of the releasable connector and the second half of the releasable connector to connect the pair of front shoulder extensions with the pair of rear shoulder extensions to form a neck opening. In a second position, the release cable disengage from the releasable connector to enable the pair of front shoulder extensions to disconnect from the pair of rear shoulder extensions. | 10-30-2008 |
Andrew Wall, O'Fallon, MO US
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20100205021 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COGNITIVE DECISION SUPPORT IN A CONDITION BASED FLEET SUPPORT SYSTEM - A cognitive decision support fleet management and maintenance decision system may comprise a first cognitive decision support system to process information regarding a plurality of platforms and generate a list of condition based response activities and a weighted ranking of the probability of success of each condition based activity. A second cognitive decision support system may be tasked by the first to, and configured to, provide a plurality of ranked courses of action. A third cognitive decision support system may be tasked by the second to, and be configured to, assess resource availability for each condition based response activity. The second cognitive decision support system may be further configured to generate from the list of condition based response activities and the resource availability assessment for each condition based response, a plurality of recommended courses of action for the platform. The courses of action may be weighted according to an order of preference in carrying out each. | 08-12-2010 |
20130297633 | COMPONENT CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A system and methods to record a configuration record for components of an asset is provided. The system includes a user interface device comprising a screen having a plurality of attributes and a plurality of link hotspots coupled to the plurality of attributes. A database is coupled to the user interface device, wherein the database includes an aspect associated with each of the plurality of attributes. The system includes a processor coupled to the user interface device and the database, wherein the processor configured to couple the aspect to the plurality of link hotspots. | 11-07-2013 |
Andrew G. Wall, Gainesville, GA US
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20120185988 | Weight Distribution and Support Device and System for Armor Vests - A load bearing weight distribution device is provided. The device comprises a flexible, yet rigid, back brace, a waist belt, wherein the waist belt is connected through a housing to back brace, and a vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism. The back brace comprises flexible body with arms. The vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism comprises a first securement strap and a second securement strap. The load bearing weight distribution device is designed for use with armor vests and other similar devices. First and second securement straps connect upper front portion of the armor vest through first and second channels and first and second rings, respectively, of the back portion and through first and second passages of the armor vest, respectively, for attachment to a securement device positioned on a lower front portion of the armor vest. | 07-26-2012 |
Andrew G. Wall, Alto, GA US
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20110209260 | Plate Carrier - An armor carrier for retaining a plurality of armor plates. The armor carrier includes front and rear portions, a pair of shoulder straps, and a pair of side panels. The front portion comprises a pocket configured to hold an armor plate, and the rear portion comprises a pocket configured to hold an armor plate. Each shoulder strap is configured to connect the front portion to the rear portion. Each side panel includes a plurality of waist straps, each of which forms part of a connection between the front portion and the rear portion. The waist straps allow for adjustment of the side panels relative to the rear portion. The armor carrier may also include a pair of back straps, which in combination with the waist straps, allow a wearer to adjust the placement of the side panels relative to the rear portion to accommodate the build of the wearer. | 09-01-2011 |
20110231976 | Weight Distribution and Support Device and System for an Armor Vest - A load distribution device for distributing the load of an armor vest worn by a wearer. The vest includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a shoulder portion. The load distribution device includes a belt, a coupling, and one or more securement straps. The coupling attaches the belt to the rear portion of the vest. Each securement strap comprises a rear securement strap and a front securement strap. Each securement strap is configured to extend from the shoulder portion of the vest to the rear portion of the vest. In another aspect, the load distribution device includes a cummerbund. Each rear securement strap extends from a shoulder portion to a securement strap loop. Each front securement strap is fixed at one end to the cummerbund, loops through the securement strap loop, and extends in an opposite direction towards the front of the wearer. | 09-29-2011 |
20120233750 | Weight Distribution and Support Device and System for Armor Vests - A load bearing weight distribution device is provided. The device comprises a flexible, yet rigid, back brace, a waist belt, wherein the waist belt is connected through a housing to back brace, and a vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism. The back brace comprises flexible body with arms. The vertical and circumferential tensioning mechanism comprises a first securement strap and a second securement strap. The load bearing weight distribution device is designed for use with armor vests and other similar devices. First and second securement straps connect upper front portion of the armor vest through first and second channels and first and second rings, respectively, of the back portion and through first and second passages of the armor vest, respectively, for attachment to a securement device positioned on a lower front portion of the armor vest. | 09-20-2012 |
Bentley Wall, Kent, OH US
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20080284973 | LAYER ALIGNMENT OF SMECTIC LIQUID CRYSTALS - A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device by introducing a ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) between two substrates, contacting the FLC to a molecularly smooth edge, and aligning the FLC by introducing a temperature gradient normal to the edge. In one embodiment, the FLC is aligned by cooling it from an isotropic phase to a smectic phase at a rate that is relatively slow. For example, the cooling rate may be less than about 3 degrees Celsius per hour. In one embodiment, smectic layers are formed that are parallel to the edge. In one embodiment, the molecularly smooth edge is an air bubble. | 11-20-2008 |
20110025955 | Tunable electro-optic liquid crystal lenses and methods for forming the lenses - Electro-optic lenses, including liquid crystals, wherein the power of the lenses can be modified by application of an electric field. In one embodiment, the liquid crystal-based lenses include ring electrodes having a resistive bridge located between adjacent electrodes, and in a preferred embodiment, input connections for several electrode rings are spaced on the lens. In a further embodiment, liquid crystal-based lenses are provided that can increase optical power through the use of phase resets, wherein in one embodiment, a lens includes ring electrodes on surfaces of the substrates on opposite sides of the liquid crystal cell such that a fixed phase term can be added to each set of electrodes that allows for phase change across each group of electrodes to be the same and also be matched with respect to a previous group. | 02-03-2011 |
20140132904 | TUNABLE ELECTRO-OPTIC LIQUID CRYSTAL LENSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE LENSES - Electro-optic lenses, including liquid crystals, wherein the power of the lenses can be modified by application of an electric field. In one embodiment, the liquid crystal-based lenses include ring electrodes having a resistive bridge located between adjacent electrodes, and in a preferred embodiment, input connections for several electrode rings are spaced on the lens. In a further embodiment, liquid crystal-based lenses are provided that can increase optical power through the use of phase resets, wherein in one embodiment, a lens includes ring electrodes on surfaces of the substrates on opposite sides of the liquid crystal cell such that a fixed phase term can be added to each set of electrodes that allows for phase change across each group of electrodes to be the same and also be matched with respect to a previous group. | 05-15-2014 |
Brian D. Wall, Baltimore, MD US
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20120101022 | SELF-ASSEMBLING PEPTIDES BEARING ORGANIC ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATIONS EMPLOYING THE SAME - The aqueous self-assembly of oligopeptide-flanked π-conjugated molecules into discrete one-dimensional nanostructures is described. Unique to these molecules is the fact that the π-conjugated unit has been directly embedded within the peptide backbone by way of a synthetic amino acid with π-functionality that is compatible with standard Fmoc-based peptide synthesis or by way of a diacid or other bis(electrophile) that can covalently cross-link peptide chains presented on a synthesis support. The peptide-based molecular designs enforce intimate π-π communication within the aggregates after charge-screening and self-assembly, making these nanostructures attractive for optical or electronic applications in biological environments. In other embodiments, a convenient method to incorporate π-electron units into peptides that assemble into amyloid-like supramolecular polymers is disclosed. Self-assembly manipulates these “electronic peptides” into delocalized sub-10 nm one dimensional (1-D) nanostructures under completely aqueous conditions. | 04-26-2012 |
Bruce Carl Wall, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100039267 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR POWER-UP OPTIMIZATION OF RFID TRANSPONDER - The present invention relates to a radio-frequency identification tag ( | 02-18-2010 |
Charles Wall, Littleton, CO US
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20100120155 | CONSTRUCTION OF FULLY-DELETED ADENOVIRUS-BASED GENE DELIVERY VECTORS AND USES THEREOF - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the construction of fully-deleted Adenovirus-based gene delivery vectors packaged without helper Adenovirus, and more particularly to their use in gene therapy for gene and protein expression, vaccine development, and immunosuppressive therapy for allogeneic transplantation. In an embodiment, a method for propagating an adenoviral vector includes (a) providing an Adenovirus packaging cell line; (b) transfecting a fully-deleted Adenoviral vector construct into the cell line; and optionally (c) transfecting a packaging construct into the cell line, wherein the fully-deleted Adenoviral vector construct and optionally the packaging construct can transfect the Adenovirus packaging cell line resulting in the encapsidation of a fully-deleted Adenoviral vector independent of helper Adenovirus. In an embodiment, a target cell is transduced with the encapsidated fully-deleted Adenoviral vector for treating a condition, disease or a disorder. | 05-13-2010 |
Christopher Wall, New Britain, CT US
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20080290159 | System and Method for Recording Attendance in Restricted Areas, Recording Personnel Involved in an Emergency Medical Situation, and Displaying Victim's Critical Medical Information - A system and method for recording personnel involved in an emergency medical situation and displaying a victim's critical medical information. There is a portable data storage device such as an RFID chip that is adapted to be worn on the person and containing personal identification and medical information of authorized personnel. There is also a portable data storage device reader such as an RFID reader that reads at least medical information from a portable data storage device. A portable display device such as a PDA displays at least the medical information read from a portable data storage device. | 11-27-2008 |
Christopher M. Wall, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120145708 | Foldable Storage Case - A foldable storage case comprises a one-piece1 waterproof container. The container comprises a body, a bottom, and a cover, where the body, the bottom, and the cover form an interior space therebetween. The body comprises a plurality of body panels, the bottom comprises a plurality of bottom panels, and the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. A plurality of removable fasteners is used to fasten together the body panels and the bottom panels. Further, each cover panel includes a projection adapted to be received by a receiving area of at least one of the body panels. When the cover is folded such that two or more projections are disposed adjacent each other within the receiving area, the projections and the receiving area interfere with each other, detachably securing the cover panels in place. | 06-14-2012 |
20130214038 | FOLDABLE STORAGE CASE - A foldable storage case comprises a one-piece, waterproof container. The container comprises a body, a bottom, and a cover, where the body, the bottom, and the cover form an interior space therebetween. The body comprises a plurality of body panels, the bottom comprises a plurality of bottom panels, and the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. A plurality of removable fasteners is used to fasten together the body panels and the bottom panels. Further, each cover panel includes a projection adapted to be received by a receiving area of at least one of the body panels. When the cover is folded such that two or more projections are disposed adjacent each other within the receiving area, the projections and the receiving area interfere with each other, detachably securing the cover panels in place. | 08-22-2013 |
Daniel Wall, Laramie, WY US
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20110117592 | Methods for Natural Product Optimization - Methods and compositions for natural product optimization are provided. In particular, methods and compositions for selecting bacterial strains (e.g., predatory bacteria such as myxobacteria) which produce a desired compound (e.g., antibiotic, antifungal, or anticancer agent) are provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20140287450 | Methods for Natural Product Optimization - Methods and compositions for natural product optimization are provided. In particular, methods and compositions for selecting bacterial strains (e.g., predatory bacteria such as myxobacteria) which produce a desired compound (e.g., antibiotic, antifungal, or anticancer agent) are provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Daniel G. Wall, Hudson, OH US
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20120075161 | RADOME - A radome comprises a substrate comprising a first material and an outer layer comprising a second material and positioned adjacent to the substrate. Methods for making and using the radome are also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
Daniel Roy Wall, Auburn, WA US
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20100131310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARRIER CAPACITY AND ALLOCATION MANAGEMENT - Generally described, aspects of the present invention are directed at software systems for managing the logistics of one or more voyages. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for collecting and disseminating voyage data in a computer networking environment. In this regard, the method includes providing a user interface that is accessible in the computer networking environment configured with controls for accepting input from one or more users. Then, a set of voyage data is collected from the user interface that describes the attributes of the cargo scheduled to be shipped on a voyage. As data is obtained from users, the method calculates a set of utilization statistics based on the collected voyage data that describes the extent that the capacity available from a carrier will be utilized. In this regard, the collected voyage data and utilization statistics may be accessed by authorized users from a central location. | 05-27-2010 |
David A. Wall, Rochester, MN US
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20080222512 | ASSOCIATING ANNOTATIONS WITH DOCUMENT FAMILIES - The present invention generally provides methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for managing an annotation system that includes storing annotations for a document family, i.e., a series of versions of a data source. Annotations created for one version of the data source may be viewed in context from both subsequent and prior versions of the same data source. Embodiments of the invention associate annotations with both a data source “family identifier” as well as a “version identifier.” Other than adding a family ID to the data source, the data source remains unchanged. The family ID is maintained across different versions of the data source, whereas version IDs are determined for a specific version of the data source. Version IDs can be constructed from each data source directly, and do not need to be stored. | 09-11-2008 |
20120221346 | Administering Medical Digital Images In A Distributed Medical Digital Image Computing Environment - Administering medical digital images including receiving a request for an image processing transaction to process the medical digital image; creating a medical image business object representing the business transaction; storing the medical image business object in the medical image metadata database; storing the medical image in the medical image repository; selecting, in dependence upon workflow selection rules and the attributes of the medical image business object, one or more clinical workflows to process the medical image; processing the medical image of the request with the clinical workflows, thereby creating a resultant business object and resultant medical image; routing the resultant medical image to a destination. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221354 | Administering Medical Digital Images In A Distributed Medical Digital Image Computing Environment With Medical Image Caching - Administering medical digital images including receiving a request for an image processing transaction to process the medical digital image; storing the medical image in one or more medical image caches; creating a medical image business object representing the business transaction; storing the medical image business object in the medical image metadata database; selecting, in dependence upon workflow selection rules and the attributes of the medical image business object, one or more clinical workflows to process the medical image; processing the medical image of the request with the clinical workflows, thereby creating a resultant business object and resultant medical image; routing the resultant medical image to a destination. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221728 | Administering Medical Digital Images With Intelligent Analytic Execution Of Workflows - Administering medical digital images including receiving a medical image business object representing a transaction carrying out a type of service request made by a health care provider; selecting, in dependence upon workflow selection rules and the attributes of the medical image business object, one or more clinical workflows to process the medical image according to the transaction; and processing the medical image of the request with the clinical workflows, thereby creating a resultant business object and resultant medical image including selecting, by the workflow dispatcher in dependence upon metadata for computational units in the distributed medical digital image computing environment, particular computational units in the distributed medical digital image computing environment to perform particular services of the one or more clinical workflows, deploying the particular services to the particular computational units, and executing the services on the computational units upon which they are deployed. | 08-30-2012 |
20120284303 | Providing Access To Data With User Defined Table Functions - Techniques are provided for accessing data within data repositories. Public UDTFs, private UDTFs and a metadata processor are utilized to provide access to data residing in a variety of data repositories. | 11-08-2012 |
20130046547 | Processing System Using Metadata For Administering A Business Transaction - Administering a business transaction, including: receiving a request for a business transaction, the request containing data to be processed by the business transaction and metadata describing the data and the request; creating, in dependence upon classification rules, the data to be processed by the business transaction, and the metadata describing the data and the request, a business object representing the business transaction; selecting, in dependence upon workflow selection rules and attributes of the business object, one or more workflows to process the data to be processed by the business transaction; processing the data to be processed by the business transaction with the workflows, thereby creating a resultant business object and resultant data; and routing, in dependence upon content routing rules and the attributes of the resultant business object, the resultant data to a destination. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046774 | PROVIDING SECURE ACCESS TO DATA WITH USER DEFINED TABLE FUNCTIONS - Methods, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for providing secure access to data. Public UDTFs, private UDTFs and a metadata processor are utilized to facilitate secure access to data residing in a variety of data repositories. User security attributes and UDTF attributes are gathered. A table is queried based on the gathered attributes. | 02-21-2013 |
20130097456 | Managing Failover Operations On A Cluster Of Computers - Managing failover operations on a cluster of computers, including: identifying, by a failover hold module, a failure to access data storage in the cluster of computers; preventing the execution of all read operations directed to the data storage that were received after the failure to access data storage was identified; executing all write operations directed to the data storage that were received after the failure to access data storage was identified, including writing data to a cache; identifying that a failover to alternative data storage is complete; executing the held read operations, including reading data from the alternative data storage; and copying, from cache to the alternative data storage, the data written to the cache as part of the write operations. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097457 | MANAGING FAILOVER OPERATIONS ON A CLUSTER OF COMPUTERS - Managing failover operations on a cluster of computers, including: identifying, by a failover hold module, a failure to access data storage in the cluster of computers; preventing the execution of all read operations directed to the data storage that were received after the failure to access data storage was identified; executing all write operations directed to the data storage that were received after the failure to access data storage was identified, including writing data to a cache; identifying that a failover to alternative data storage is complete; executing the held read operations, including reading data from the alternative data storage; and copying, from cache to the alternative data storage, the data written to the cache as part of the write operations. | 04-18-2013 |
David Derek Wall, Columbus, OH US
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20100241466 | CASH BALANCE PENSION ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cash balance pension plan setup and administration system based on a server connected to a network and accessible by user devices via the network, includes: a plan set up module configured for set up of a cash balance pension plan from one of the devices via the network, the plan set up module having pre-defined plan provisions and being configured to cause the device to prompt a user to select among the pre-defined plan provisions and to receive the selections and to establish a new cash balance plan in accordance with the received selections. The system further has a calculation engine configured to use stored formulas and the received selections to perform calculations for implementation of the new cash balance pension plan and an administrator module for establishing and determining rights of one or more administrators accessing the system via the network. | 09-23-2010 |
David Wayne Wall, Cary, NC US
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20080220811 | System and method for obtaining location of wireless telephone from internet server - A user who loses or has stolen his wireless telephone can access an Internet server that prompts the phone to send to the server (and, hence, the user) the GPS location of the phone. Also, when a wireless telephone reaches a low voltage state, indicating the imminent loss of the ability to call the phone to cause it to ring as a location aid, the phone automatically sends its last GPS location to the server. | 09-11-2008 |
20100106694 | METHOD FOR AUTONOMIC LARGE FILE MARKING - A method is disclosed for autonomic large file marking. A threshold module sets the file size threshold. An identification module identifies each file with a file size that exceeds the file size threshold and that is unmarked with a limited backup status. A marking module marks with the limited backup status each identified file that satisfies a marking policy and exceeds the file size threshold and is unmarked for the limited backup status. Each file marked with the limited backup status is backed up with a single backup instance of the file and excluded from subsequent backup operations. | 04-29-2010 |
Donald R. Wall, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20090175606 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE TO CONTROL THERMAL GRADIENTS IN SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS DURING RAPID THERMAL PROCESSING - An article supports a workpiece during thermal processing. At least three elongated support members, e.g., support pins, extend upwardly from an element such as support arms for supporting the workpiece. Each of the support members includes a first portion adjacent to the workpiece. A second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The first portion can have a thermal response faster than the thermal response of the workpiece and the second portion can have a slower thermal response. A removable element may be mounted to the support member for adjusting the thermal response of the support member. With removable elements, the support members can be adjusted to cause no net transfer of heat to or from the workpiece. | 07-09-2009 |
20110230030 | STRAIN-PRESERVING ION IMPLANTATION METHODS - An embedded epitaxial semiconductor portion having a different composition than matrix of the semiconductor substrate is formed with a lattice mismatch and epitaxial alignment with the matrix of the semiconductor substrate. The temperature of subsequent ion implantation steps is manipulated depending on the amorphizing or non-amorphizing nature of the ion implantation process. For a non-amorphizing ion implantation process, the ion implantation processing step is performed at an elevated temperature, i.e., a temperature greater than nominal room temperature range. For an amorphizing ion implantation process, the ion implantation processing step is performed at nominal room temperature range or a temperature lower than nominal room temperature range. By manipulating the temperature of ion implantation, the loss of strain in a strained semiconductor alloy material is minimized. | 09-22-2011 |
20140035000 | Source and Drain Doping Profile Control Employing Carbon-Doped Semiconductor Material - Carbon-doped semiconductor material portions are formed on a subset of surfaces of underlying semiconductor surfaces contiguously connected to a channel of a field effect transistor. Carbon-doped semiconductor material portions can be formed by selective epitaxy of a carbon-containing semiconductor material layer or by shallow implantation of carbon atoms into surface portions of the underlying semiconductor surfaces. The carbon-doped semiconductor material portions can be deposited as layers and subsequently patterned by etching, or can be formed after formation of disposable masking spacers. Raised source and drain regions are formed on the carbon-doped semiconductor material portions and on physically exposed surfaces of the underlying semiconductor surfaces. The carbon-doped semiconductor material portions locally retard dopant diffusion from the raised source and drain regions into the underlying semiconductor material regions, thereby enabling local tailoring of the dopant profile, and alteration of device parameters for the field effect transistor. | 02-06-2014 |
20150044846 | SOURCE AND DRAIN DOPING PROFILE CONTROL EMPLOYING CARBON-DOPED SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - Carbon-doped semiconductor material portions are formed on a subset of surfaces of underlying semiconductor surfaces contiguously connected to a channel of a field effect transistor. Carbon-doped semiconductor material portions can be formed by selective epitaxy of a carbon-containing semiconductor material layer or by shallow implantation of carbon atoms into surface portions of the underlying semiconductor surfaces. The carbon-doped semiconductor material portions can be deposited as layers and subsequently patterned by etching, or can be formed after formation of disposable masking spacers. Raised source and drain regions are formed on the carbon-doped semiconductor material portions and on physically exposed surfaces of the underlying semiconductor surfaces. The carbon-doped semiconductor material portions locally retard dopant diffusion from the raised source and drain regions into the underlying semiconductor material regions, thereby enabling local tailoring of the dopant profile, and alteration of device parameters for the field effect transistor. | 02-12-2015 |
Eric Wall, Auburn, AL US
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20090320231 | STEAM MOP - A steam mop including a mop housing is provided. The mop housing includes a water tank with a water inlet and a water outlet, a water pump with a pump inlet and a pump outlet and a boiler. A mop handle is connected to the mop housing at one end and a steam frame is connected to the housing at the opposite end. The water tank has a water inlet opening to a surface of the housing with a removable inlet cap where the surface of the housing about the cap has a funnel shape. The water pump is coupled to the outlet of the water tank and inlet of the boiler so that movement of the steam mop activates the pump to pump water from the water container to the boiler for the generation of steam. In addition, a steam frame assembly provided with a fabric steam pocket is selectively removable from the housing. The frame has an opening about the middle of rear wall for mounting a connector including a top end having a steam inlet for connecting to a steam housing and a bottom end having a pair of steam nozzles for connecting to the steam frame and a plurality of baffles are disposed perpendicular to the pair of steam nozzles between the front and rear walls. | 12-31-2009 |
20110030249 | SYSTEM, COMPONENTS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A FABRIC - A pad system for facilitating treatment of a fabric includes a pad which is placed adjacent to a support surface, and fabric grips which secure the fabric against the pad. The fabric grips may be attachable to the pad. The fabric grips may be used to arrange the fabric on the pad and provide tension to the fabric to facilitate fabric treatments such as steaming, heating and/or pressing. | 02-10-2011 |
20130276485 | GARMENT STEAMER - A garment steamer has a housing with a reservoir and a boiler for converting water to steam. The housing includes a normally closed valve in a flow path between the reservoir and the boiler. A removable fill plug in a fill opening or inlet of the reservoir is configured to engage the valve to permit water to be communicated from the reservoir via an outlet to the boiler for conversion into steam. The plug-actuated valve isolates the boiler from the reservoir when the plug is removed, providing safer refilling when the boiler is hot. The garment steamer also includes a steam discharge head coupled by a hose to the housing and configured to direct steam onto a garment or similar item. | 10-24-2013 |
Eric J. Wall, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090287249 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT - An orthopedic implant, illustratively a spinal staple, including pre-attached fasteners. | 11-19-2009 |
20100100138 | Endoscopic Insturments and Mehod for Delivery of Spinal Implant - Instruments and methods for the installation of spinal implants ( | 04-22-2010 |
Eric James Wall, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100076400 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PAINLESS INJECTION OF MEDICATION - A method for providing a substantially painless injection of medication into a patient, including inserting an injection needle having an outside diameter greater than 0.20 mm and less than about 0.38 mm, and injecting a medicament through the needle and into the patient at a substantially constant volumetric flow rate of about 0.05 μL/s to about 50 μL/s that provides a painless injection. The method does not require the use of an anesthetic or that the medical personnel to spend a substantial amount of time performing the injection procedure, is relatively simple and inexpensive to perform and operate, and provides a relatively high degree of safety for both the medical personnel and for the patient. | 03-25-2010 |
20140316376 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PAINLESS INJECTION OF MEDICATION - A method for providing a substantially painless injection of medication into a patient, including inserting an injection needle having an outside diameter greater than 0.20 mm and less than about 0.38 mm, and injecting a medicament through the needle and into the patient at a substantially constant volumetric flow rate of about 0.05 μL/s to about 50 μL/s that provides a painless injection. The method does not require the use of an anesthetic or that the medical personnel to spend a substantial amount of time performing the injection procedure, is relatively simple and inexpensive to perform and operate, and provides a relatively high degree of safety for both the medical personnel and for the patient. | 10-23-2014 |
Gary Wall US
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20100000822 | SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM - A scaffolding system comprising a plurality of elongate structural tubes and a plurality of node members. Each node member has three or more mating portions that each extend along one of three mutually perpendicular axes that pass through the respective node member. End portions of the structural tubes can be releasably secured to the mating portions to provide a framework of vertical columns that extend between pairs of node members and horizontal beams that extend between pairs of node members. The scaffolding system further comprises a plurality of tie members that can each be releasably secured at opposing ends to a node member such that the respective tie member is inclined relative to the vertical columns or the horizontal beams, such that the scaffolding system, when assembled, is capable of supporting structural loads. | 01-07-2010 |
George Wall, Manchester, IA US
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20080231016 | TRAILER COMBINED WITH A MOVABLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A trailer combined with a movable wheel assembly. The trailer comprises a front portion and a load carrying bed portion. The front portion is combined with the load carrying bed portion at a pivot point so that the front portion and load carrying bed portion can pivot relative to each other. A rack and pinion means allows selective movement of the wheel assembly relative to the trailer. The rack is combined with the load carrying bed portion of the trailer, and the pinion is combined with the movable wheel assembly. A power assist means, such as a hydraulic motor, is combined with the movable wheel assembly and is adapted to rotate the pinion. Activation of the power assist means rotates the pinion and moves the wheel assembly in a first direction along the rack towards the front of the load carrying bed or in a second direction along the rack towards the rear of the load carrying bed. As the wheel assembly is moved toward the front of the load carrying bed, the rear end of the load carrying bed can be lowered to the ground to act as a ramp to allow objects to be loaded or unloaded from the trailer. | 09-25-2008 |
George B. Wall, High Point, NC US
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20110289046 | Systems and Methods for Archiving Business Objects - The invention relates to systems and methods for archiving business objects, particularly unstructured information from email and journaling agents and file systems. The systems and methods include a remotely installed archiving agent on a target server connected via VPN to a source system at a client location. The target servers are located at a remote Tier IV, SAS70 certified data center that is staffed by operators monitoring the archive process. The systems and methods include the movement of data from individual target servers to individual SQL servers to a data warehouse which provides support for a web portal. This web portal allows for enhanced search capabilities across different file types of archived business objects. | 11-24-2011 |
George B. Wall, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110191296 | Systems And Methods For Providing Business Continuity Services - Systems and methods for providing business continuity services after a disaster or other loss of data are provided. The system and methods include accessing, replicating, and storing customer data. In the event of a disaster or other loss of data, the stored data is used to create fully recovered systems. The systems and methods provide for a remote data center that offers protection against physical disasters. The systems and methods include providing a virtual recovered operating system environment identical to the source operating system environment in less than 8 hours after notification of a disaster. | 08-04-2011 |
Harlin J. Wall, State College, PA US
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20080202057 | Joist and beam hanger for connecting transverse members to a U-shaped edge beam - An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202062 | Method of manufacturing housing module gable - An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202067 | Edge beam for building panel - An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable. | 08-28-2008 |
Ian Wall, Astoria, NY US
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20110087584 | DISTRIBUTED TRADING BUS ARCHITECTURE - A distributed trading system for handling a plurality of order requests, each order request comprising parameters under which a participant will buy and/or sell a futures contract. A validator component is coupled to a messaging bus and has a first interface for receiving order request and an interface generating a validated order message on the messaging bus related to validated orders, wherein the validator implements processes for validating the order requests. A risk allocation value (RAV) component is coupled to the messaging bus and has an interface for receiving validated order messages from the validator, wherein the RAV component implements processes for evaluating risk associated with an order should that order be completed. A match engine is coupled to the messaging bus and has an interface for receiving validated order messages from the RAV component, wherein the match engine implements processes for matching orders based on the order-specified criteria. A persist component is coupled to the messaging bus and has an interface for receiving messages related to orders and trades, wherein the persist component implements processes for persistently storing information related to orders and trades. | 04-14-2011 |
Jason S. Wall, Middetown, DE US
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20100180947 | SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING UNSATURATED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUND - Provided is a solar cell module that comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains a silver component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.1 to about 2 wt % of one or more unsaturated heterocyclic compounds, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with a silver component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 07-22-2010 |
Jason S. Wall, Middletown, DE US
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20100096604 | SOLAR CONTROL LAMINATES - Provided is a solar control composition comprising an infrared absorbing phthalocyanine compound or naphthalocyanine compound and a resin having a modulus from 20,000 psi (138 MPa) to 1000 psi (7 MPa) and solar control laminates comprising the solar control composition of the invention. | 04-22-2010 |
20100180942 | POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING HINDERED AMINES FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES - Provided is a solar cell module that comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains an oxidizable metal component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.5 to about 2 wt % of one or more hindered amine, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with an oxidizable metal component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180943 | POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING CHELATING AGENTS FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES - Provided is a solar cell module that comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains an oxidizable metal component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.5 to about 2 wt % of one or more chelating agent, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with an oxidizable metal component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 07-22-2010 |
20120160304 | SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH POLY(VINYL BUTYRAL) ENCAPSULANT COMPRISING ALDEHYDE SCAVENGERS - A solar cell module comprises a solar cell assembly. The solar cell assembly is encapsulated by a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant and contains a metal component that is at least partially in contact with the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. The poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant comprises poly(vinyl butyral), about 15 to about 45 wt % of one or more plasticizers, and about 0.001 to about 10.0 wt % of one or more aldehyde scavengers, based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant. Further provided are an assembly for preparing the solar cell module; a process for preventing or reducing the discoloration of a poly(vinyl butyral) encapsulant in contact with a metal component in the solar cell module; and the use of the solar cell module to convert solar energy to electricity. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167958 | PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH ENCAPSULANT HAVING RESISTANCE TO DISCOLORATION - Provided herein is a process for fabricating a solar cell module that is resistant to discoloration. The solar cell module comprises a solar cell assembly and an encapsulant. The solar cell assembly in turn comprises a solar cell and a metal component. The encapsulant is in contact with the metal component. The process comprises the step of applying an additive that prevents or reduces discoloration to the encapsulant or to the metal component. Further provided is a solar cell module that is a product of the process described herein. | 07-05-2012 |
Joel B. Wall, Winston, GA US
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20110239039 | Cloud computing enabled robust initialization and recovery of it services - A system and a method for provisioning of Information Technology (IT) services to a plurality of computers is provided. The system includes a network and transport device and local IT resources. The network and transport device has internet connectivity via a controlled switching interface. One or more of the computers are coupled to the network and transport device via the controlled switching interface. The local IT resources are also coupled to the one or more computers and include data storage and processing capability for providing IT services to the computers including server-based applications for utilization and operation by the computers. In addition, the local IT resources include a network and transport virtual machine generated as a virtual machine equivalent of the network and transport device and coupled to the controlled switching interface of the network and transport device for communication with the network and transport device. | 09-29-2011 |
John Carson Wall, Columbus, IN US
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20110209461 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AFTERTREATMENT FLUID QUALITY - A method includes determining a first NO | 09-01-2011 |
John V. Wall, Woodbury, MN US
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20080213334 | POLYELECTROLYTE MEDIA FOR BIOACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY - The invention provides polyelectrolyte hydrogels, blends, and multilayers for the controlled release of bioactive agents from implantable medical devices coated with or containing such media. | 09-04-2008 |
20090022805 | Polypeptide microparticles having sustained release characteristics, methods and uses - The invention provides polypeptide microparticles having control release features, particular methods for the preparation of such microparticles, and drug delivery systems that include polypeptide microparticles. | 01-22-2009 |
20090028956 | Polypeptide microparticles - The invention provides polypeptide microparticles and methods for the preparation thereof using a nucleating agent. | 01-29-2009 |
20090186070 | Particle immobilized coating and uses thereof - Surface coatings including microparticles immobilized in a matrix of polymeric material on a substrate are described. The microparticles can also include an agent which can be useful for various applications, such as medical applications. | 07-23-2009 |
John W. Wall, Staley, NC US
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20090044506 | RETURN TO NEUTRAL CONTROL MECHANISM FOR ZERO TURNING RADIUS MOWER - A return to neutral control mechanism for a zero turning radius mower is disclosed. The return to neutral control mechanism includes a pair of control levers pivotable between forward, neutral and reverse positions. A brake pedal is moveable between a disengaged position to an engaged position. In response to engagement of the brake pedal, a control pivot attached to each control lever moves each control lever to the neutral position. The return to neutral control mechanism may include a cam that rotates in response to engagement of the brake pedal, and a control pivot that follows the cam during engagement of the brake pedal. | 02-19-2009 |
Joseph E. Wall, Fairfield, CT US
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20090152020 | SELF-ADJUSTING SUPPORT SKIS FOR WEIGHING DEVICE - According to some embodiments a system and an apparatus comprise a registration wall, a weighing device located adjacent to the registration wall, a belt drive mechanism, a plurality of inboard skis, and a plurality of outboard skis. The belt drive mechanism extends across the weighing device for advancing a mail piece relative to the weighing device and the belt drive mechanism is located at a first distance from the registration wall. The plurality of inboard skis are located substantially at the first distance from the registration wall and are located beneath the belt drive mechanism for urging the mail piece upwardly toward the drive belt mechanism. The plurality of outboard skis is coplanar with the plurality of inboard skis for supporting an end of the mail piece. The plurality of outboard skis is located at a second distance from the registration wall. The second distance is greater than the first distance. The plurality of outboard skis adjust to the thickness of a mail piece that is transported between a plurality of inboard skis and the top registration drive belt mechanism. | 06-18-2009 |
Judy Davis Wall, Columbia, MO US
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20110136196 | FOSSIL FUEL-FREE PROCESS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC PRETREATMENT WITH BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus | 06-09-2011 |
20110250667 | FOSSIL FUEL-FREE PROCESS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC PRETREATMENT WITH BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus | 10-13-2011 |
Kevin W. Wall, Evansville, WY US
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20090298597 | Power transmission line section - A power transmission section particularly adapted for use in a downhole drilling system. A drive shaft is pivotally connected to input and output end connection members with pivot balls therebetween to allow pivoting of the shaft ends relative to the input and output end connection members. A plurality of ball segments having one spherically-curved surface are provided at each end of the drive shaft to engage with the input and output connection members and to transmit torque between the shaft ends and the input and output end connection members, regardless of the angular variation between the drive shaft longitudinal axis and the longitudinal axes of the input and output end connection members. | 12-03-2009 |
Kristin Lindsay Wall, Washington, DC US
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20100307378 | CARBAMATE-METHACRYLATE MONOMERS AND THEIR USE IN DENTAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates, generally, to monomers containing carbamate-methacrylates or derivatives of carbamate-methacrylates, processes for making the monomers, and compositions comprising the monomers. The present invention also relates to methods of using the monomers, such as in dental applications, and in particular, dental restorative resins. | 12-09-2010 |
Larry Christopher Wall, Fogelsville, PA US
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20100271064 | Integrated Circuit Self-Monitored Burn-In - An IC adapted for self-monitored burn-in includes a first memory and at least one BIST circuit coupled to the memory and operative to test the IC by executing a burn-in test and to generate test results indicative of at least one parameter of the burn-in test. The test results are at least temporarily stored in the first memory as a function of a first control signal. | 10-28-2010 |
Leroy J. Wall, West Alexandria, OH US
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20120097830 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FRAME WITH MANIFOLD - A support frame attachable to a pressurized gas cylinder pallet is disclosed. The support frame includes an adjustable first support member having a first brace and a second brace and a second support member having a third brace that extends from the first support member. The first support member is adjustable to move the first and second brace into engagement with the pallet and the third brace is slidable along the second support member to also move the third brace into engagement with the pallet. The three points of contact stabilize the support frame on the pallet such that a manifold can be connected to the support frame for connection to the cylinders on the pallet. Also disclosed is a kit including the support frame and the manifold. | 04-26-2012 |
Llewellyn G. Wall, Herndon, VA US
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20110173076 | Method and system for monitoring internet information for group notification, marketing, purchasing and/or sales - Consumers provide marketers with genuine interest in a particular product, content type or service thereby establishing opportunities to market. Thus, the invention provides a system and a method to produce consumer-defined alerts and notifications about Internet information including a method for modeling consumer interest by tagging such information and aggregating consumer demand for a specific item thereby allowing private one-to-one marketing and aggregated reverse auctions. A method for monitoring and tracking changes to web resources and for managing and tracking the performance of associated marketing programs up to the point of sale. A processes for selection, dynamically storing and aggregating associated alerts data in response to consumer demand, as well as a method of selecting a resource and creating dynamic data to be combined and/or shared with other users. | 07-14-2011 |
Lloyd Leroy Wall, Hildale, UT US
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20110017079 | Food Tray Heater - A collapsible food tray heater is disclosed wherein the food tray heater has solid sidewalls to block wind from blowing out a fire source when the collapsible food tray heater is used outdoors especially during windy conditions. Additionally, the solid walls of the collapsible food tray heater retain the heat within the heater to keep the food in the food tray hotter compared to prior art chafing dishes. The collapsible food tray heater may be collapsed such that the collapsed food tray heaters may be stacked upon each other for convenient storage and transport. | 01-27-2011 |
20120073570 | Collapsible Wind Proof Fuel Cell Frame with Portable Cooking Fuel Cell - A collapsible stove is disclosed wherein the stove may comprise first, second, third and fourth body portions that can be pivoted and collapsed such that the collapsed stove can be conveniently packed. Additionally, a fuel cell capable of achieving cooking temperatures may have a through hole formed within the fuel of the fuel cell. The through hole provides additional burning surface area and also additional air to the fuel being burned such that the maximum achievable temperature is at cooking temperatures. | 03-29-2012 |
Marjory Wall, Portland, OR US
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20120266501 | Personal Traction Device and Method of Making - Provided is a personal traction device that includes a traction mechanism that is very comfortable underfoot, while providing excellent traction over slippery surfaces as well as excellent long-term wear. | 10-25-2012 |
Marjory A. Wall, Portland, OR US
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20110094128 | Personal Traction Device - Provided is a personal traction device that includes a traction mechanism that is very comfortable underfoot, while providing excellent traction over slippery surfaces as well as excellent long-term wear. | 04-28-2011 |
Mark Wall, Flourtown, PA US
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20080275031 | Inhibitors of C-FMS Kinase - The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: | 11-06-2008 |
20110195960 | INHIBITORS OF C-FMS KINASE - The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: | 08-11-2011 |
Mark J. Wall, Flourtown, PA US
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20090105296 | INHIBITORS OF C-FMS KINASE - The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: | 04-23-2009 |
Mathew D. Wall, Barboursville, VA US
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20090322776 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ENHANCED RADAR VIDEO PROCESSING - An apparatus for providing enhanced radar video processing may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive, from a state table that is oriented in a fixed orientation, data based on a radar return, to store a texture corresponding to an image based on the received data, the texture being oriented with respect to a center of a radar sweep, to define a plurality of adjacent vertex buffers, and to map the texture to at least one of the vertex buffers in which portions of the texture are capable of being scrambled within at least one of the vertex buffers. | 12-31-2009 |
Melissa Wall, Avon, IN US
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20100209416 | IMMUNOASSAYS FOR LAMOTRIGINE - Generally, the present invention relates to lamotrigine analogs that have substituents at the triazine | 08-19-2010 |
Michelle E. Wall, Apex, NC US
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20100041128 | Microfluidic Device for Application of Shear Stress and Tensile Strain - The present invention provides a cell culture device for applying shear stress and strain on single cells. The device includes at least one channel, at least one cell culture chamber having at least one single-cell attachment surface, a flexible membrane, at least one vacuum channel, and an inlet and an outlet. The inventive single-cell culture assembly fluid flow for applying fluid induced stress and/or substrate induced stress to cultured cells. | 02-18-2010 |
Peter Wall, Provo, UT US
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20110042238 | SENSOR TO MEASURE A CONCENTRATION OF ALKALI ALCOHOLATE - A sodium sensor to measure a concentration of sodium methylate in methanol. The sensor assembly includes a solid alkali ion conducting membrane, a reference electrode, and a measurement electrode. The solid alkali ion conducting membrane transports ions between two alkali-containing solutions, including an aqueous solution and a non-aqueous solution. The reference electrode is at least partially within an alkali halide solution of a known alkali concentration on a first side of the solid alkali ion conducting membrane. The measurement electrode is on a second side of the solid alkali ion conducting membrane. The measurement electrode exhibits a measurable electrical characteristic corresponding to a measured alkali concentration within the non-aqueous solution, to which the measurement electrode is exposed. | 02-24-2011 |
Phil Wall, Charlotte, NC US
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20080301162 | DATA CONVERSION ENVIRONMENT - Converting data from a first format to a second format may be used to merge two databases having different formatting. Conversion maps may be defined for pairs of formats and may be used to convert data between the pair of formats. Data may further be transformed from one information type or format into another information type or format. In one example, a first format may allow storage of a social security number while a second format might not. Thus, a social security number stored in the first format may be converted to an employee number for storage in the second format. Collisions between pieces of data may be detected and managed by generating an identifier for the pieces of data (e.g., data records) and merging the pieces of data into a single piece or portion of data (e.g., a single data record) corresponding to the assigned identifier. | 12-04-2008 |
Ralph N. Wall, Beaverton, OR US
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20080268575 | Orientation-dependent etching of deposited AIN for structural use and sacrificial layers in MEMS - In accordance with the present invention, accurate and easily controlled sloped walls may be formed using. AlN and preferably a heated TMAH for such purpose as the fabrication of MEMS devices, wafer level packaging and fabrication of fluidic devices. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20090079302 | Methods of Contacting the Top Layer of a BAW Resonator - Methods of contacting the top layer in a BAW device by depositing a metal layer over the BAW device, patterning the metal layer so that the metal layer extends over and contacts the top electrode layer of the BAW device only at a plurality of spaced apart locations adjacent the periphery of the active resonator area, and has a common region laterally displaced from the top and bottom electrodes and electrically interconnecting the parts of the metal layer extending over and contacting the top electrode of the BAW device at the plurality of spaced apart locations. | 03-26-2009 |
20090142480 | Optimal Acoustic Impedance Materials for Polished Substrate Coating to Suppress Passband Ripple in BAW Resonators and Filters - Methods of reducing phase and amplitude ripples in a BAW resonator frequency response by providing a substrate, fabricating a Bragg mirror having alternate layers of a high acoustic material and a low acoustic material on a first surface of the substrate, fabricating a BAW on the Bragg mirror, and coating a second side of the substrate opposite the first side with a lossy material having an acoustic impedance in the range of 0.01x to 1.0x the acoustic impedance of the layers of high impedance material, the second surface of the substrate being a polished surface. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard Wall, Mosco, ID US
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20110148660 | ADVANCED ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM FOR SIGNALIZED TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS - Pedestrian call systems with bidirectional communication between pedestrian call stations and traffic controllers are arranged so as to detect system errors. Communications can be provided over power conductors, and systems can be configured and monitored using a web browser. In one example, traffic systems are provided with Ethernet interfaces that can be used for bidirectional communication over power lines. | 06-23-2011 |
Richard L. Wall, Broomfield, CO US
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20100284307 | Service Management System for a Telecommunications Network - A communication line is installed in a network by automating a design phase and a configuration phase for the service and by automating failure recovery in either of the phases. In the design phase, an optimal route for the communication line is found, and the network components are provisioned and assigned. If the assigned network components are not available or can not be validated, the components causing the failure are marked, and the design phase is retried without the marked components. After the design phase, the configuration phase begins. The circuit design is tested against actual network components. If the test is passed, the actual network is configured according to the circuit design and the circuit is activated. If there is a network component failure during the configuration phase, the good route elements in the design are released while the failed network components are marked. The design phase is retried. | 11-11-2010 |
20110211686 | ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SERVICE - An order entry system communicates with the customer over a user interface and at the same time works with an automated installation system for installing network service. The order entry system prompts the customer to place a new service order. The service parameters of the new service order are passed to the installation system. The order entry system notifies the customer of the route and prompts the customer to add a service order for the route to the customer order. If the customer adds the service order to the customer order, the order entry system prompts the customer to reserve the service order or to submit an order for the service. If the customer reserves or submits an order for the service, the order entry system requests the installation system to design an actual communication line circuit to satisfy the order. | 09-01-2011 |
20120324105 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A communication line is installed in a network by automating a design phase and a configuration phase for the service and by automating failure recovery in either of the phases. In the design phase, an optimal route for the communication line is found, and the network components are provisioned and assigned. If the assigned network components are not available or can not be validated, the components causing the failure are marked, and the design phase is retried without the marked components. After the design phase, the configuration phase begins. The circuit design is tested against actual network components. If the test is passed, the actual network is configured according to the circuit design and the circuit is activated. If there is a network component failure during the configuration phase, the good route elements in the design are released while the failed network components are marked. The design phase is retried. | 12-20-2012 |
Richard W. Wall, Moscow, ID US
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20120223843 | ADVANCED ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED - A mobile traffic controller to aid pedestrians includes a wireless transmitter and receiver that are configured to communicate with a traffic signal or a traffic control system. In response to a user request, the transmitter sends a traffic control request to a traffic signal or a traffic system controller. The request is acknowledged, and when appropriate, the mobile traffic controller receives a message indicating that a crossing is authorized. The mobile controller can include a vibro-tactile or audio output device for communication with the user. In addition, position and orientation systems can be included so that the user can be directed along a preferred path or alerted that a predetermined or legally established passage zone has been exited or is about to be exited. | 09-06-2012 |
Richard Wayne Wall, Moscow, ID US
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20080218380 | Distributed Intelligence For Traffic Signal Control - Intelligent traffic control devices that are spatially distributed at strategic locations on streets, highways, and intersections communicate bi-directional complex information to control the movement of various users in a safe and efficient manner. The intelligence of the traffic control devices is based on the capability of each device to operate in manners normally associated with computer-based controls. Such actions include the ability to react to complex instructions, perform logical and arithmetical computations, make records of sequences of events, perform self-diagnostic assessments, take reliable and predictable autonomous actions, and communicate information collected from environmental sensors or internal state of operation. Such devices may contain varying degrees of binary coded descriptions that describe device capability and performance characteristics to other traffic control devices that may require access to sensory information and/or control functions. | 09-11-2008 |
Robert Wall, Mahwah, NJ US
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20080265493 | AIR DELIVERY DEVICE FOR PRINTING AND COATING APPLICATIONS - An air delivery device and printing or coating machinery using the same. In one configuration, the air delivery device is an air knife that cooperates with a printing device such as a printing press, coating machine or the like. In a particular configuration, the air knife is situated adjacent a set of cylinders in the printing device such that upon a sheet or related piece of printed substrate being put in an air flowpath created by the air knife, one or more operations can be performed on the still wet printed or coated sheet to minimize the chance of contact of the wet sheet surface with sheet delivery or related components. Examples of such operations may include turning, bending or folding the sheet, as well as drying the ink or coating placed on the sheet by the printing machinery. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert Wall, Spencerport, NY US
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20090122156 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING BRAGBOOK IMAGES - A device, system, method and software product for storing, maintaining, sharing and displaying of digital images in a common designated collection on at least one portable storage and display device. The device has a first memory section designated for storing images and a second memory section for storing digital images of the designated collection. The second memory section has a protected mode that prevents the digital images in the second memory section from being deleted or overwritten. When the protected mode of the second section is disabled, the device will overwrite the digital images of the second memory section with newly captured digital images. These digital images are restored to the second memory section when the digital display and storage device is in communication link with a database that has information for restoring overwritten digital images after newly obtained images in the second memory have been removed from the device. | 05-14-2009 |
20090123091 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING BRAGBOOK IMAGES - A device, system, method and software product for storing, maintaining, sharing and displaying of digital images in a common designated collection on at least one portable storage and display device. The device has a first memory section designated for storing images and a second memory section for storing digital images of the designated collection. The second memory section has a protected mode that prevents the digital images in the second memory section from being deleted or overwritten. When the protected mode of the second section is disabled, the device will overwrite the digital images of the second memory section with newly captured digital images. These digital images are restored to the second memory section when the digital display and storage device is in communication link with a database that has information for restoring overwritten digital images after newly obtained images in the second memory have been removed from the device. | 05-14-2009 |
Ryan C. Wall, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080226952 | PROCESSES FOR ACTIVATING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - A process for the activation of a membrane electrode assembly, such as a direct methanol fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, with a hydrocarbon fuel, e.g., an alkanol fuel such as methanol, and an oxidant is described. The process comprises repeatedly applying an increasing or decreasing potential in each of a plurality of cycles over a voltage range of at least 0.1 volts, e.g., at least 0.2 volts or at least 0.3 volts, until the membrane electrode assembly is substantially activated. The cycles optionally are organized in cycle sets with rest periods therebetween. The temperature at which the cycles are run optionally is increased or decreased in a respective cycle set. | 09-18-2008 |
20140377659 | ACTIVE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - Disclosed herein are cathode formulations comprising a lithium ion-based electroactive material having a D | 12-25-2014 |
Ryan Cash Wall, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080299431 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL - A membrane electrode assembly comprises (a) a solid electrolyte polymer membrane; (b) an anode electrocatalyst layer disposed at one surface of the membrane and comprising a first electrocatalyst composition comprising carbon substrate particles and nanoparticles comprising an alloy of platinum and ruthenium disposed on the surface of the substrate particles; (c) a cathode electrocatalyst layer disposed at an opposite surface of the membrane, the cathode layer comprising a second electrocatalyst composition different from the first electrocatalyst composition and comprising carbon substrate particles and nanoparticles comprising platinum disposed on the surface of the substrate particles; and (d) gas diffusion layers disposed over each of the anode and cathode electrocatalyst layers. When operating in a direct methanol fuel cell with an active area of 25 cm | 12-04-2008 |
Sarah M. Wall, Vernon, CT US
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20080296440 | FLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR INLET FLOW CONTROL - A nacelle structure for a gas turbine engine includes an inlet aft of an exit guide vane for supplying air flow to a forward plenum. Air is exhausted from the plenum into an air intake opening and over an inner surface of the nacelle for controlling air flow characteristics within the nacelle. | 12-04-2008 |
Shane D. Wall, Portland, OR US
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20120159144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-MODE MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES AND PERIPHERALS - Embodiments of a method and apparatus are described for operating a mobile computing device in different modes using different operating systems. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a memory operative to store multiple operating systems, a processor operative to execute the multiple operating systems, an operating system management module operative to select a first operating system when the mobile computing device is in a first mode or a second operating system when the mobile computing device is in a second mode and the mobile computing device is coupled to one or more external devices. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-21-2012 |
Stephen E. Wall, East Hanover, NJ US
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20100042690 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING SELECTIVE ENHANCED PRIVACY AND CONTROL FEATURES TO ONE OR MORE PORTIONS OF AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE - A method, system and program product for providing selective enhanced privacy and control features to multiple portions of an electronic message. The method includes creating an electronic message on a device having an enhanced data messaging tool installed thereon, and further selecting, using the enhanced data messaging tool, one or more enhanced privacy and control features for different portions of data contained in the message created, such that, different privacy and control features can be selected for different portions of data contained in the message. The method further includes transmitting the message created to respective devices of one or more intended recipients, such that, the message received on a respective device of a respective recipient notifies the respective recipient regarding the privacy and control features selected by the sender for one or more portions of data contained in the message. | 02-18-2010 |
Steve Wall, Browns Summit, NC US
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20100011553 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UPHOLSTERING BOX SPRINGS - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method used to upholster a box-spring frame. A textile tape with a portion encapsulating a draw cord is sewn to the inner perimeter of a border material. The other edge of the border material is sewn to a top cover material. The box-spring frame is placed within this assembly, with the top side of the frame abutting the top cover. This assembly is placed in the attachment apparatus. The attachment apparatus optionally compresses the box-spring frame and is equipped with a pair of tension applicators. Once in place, each of the two draw cord ends are secured to a corresponding tension applicator, and tension is applied to the draw cord. This tension tightens the border assembly edge around the frame. With the proper tension applied, the draw cord is secured to the box-spring frame. The bottom cover is then attached in the conventional manner with a series of staples. | 01-21-2010 |
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Steve Young Wall, Browns Summit, NC US
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20100192638 | LATERALLY-STRETCHABLE KNIT FABRIC - The subject invention relates to a warp-knit fabric and methods of constructing the fabric. The fabric includes a plurality of walewise stitch-loop chains and a weftwise elastomeric thread running in successive courses and held in place by the stitch-loop chains. The fabric may include border segments that have filling yarn disposed weftwise across the stitch-loop chains. | 08-05-2010 |
Wanda Wall, Rutledge, GA US
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20100122395 | Convertible multifunction covering - A covering, such as a blanket or a poncho, that is successively convertible into and from a stadium seat cushion and a tote bag, employs a conversion means comprised of at least one fastening flap and at least one hanging pocket. The fastening flaps wrap around the folded covering and hold the folded covering in the desired configuration, while the hanging pocket holds small items or beverages while the user is using the folded covering as a seat cushion. The method of folding the covering to convert it from a blanket or poncho into a seat cushion and a tote bag is also described. | 05-20-2010 |
William E. Wall, Atlanta, GA US
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20120278459 | THROTTLING BURSTY CPU UTILIZATION DUE TO BURSTY TCP FLOWS - The rate of incoming data is adjusted based on processor utilization. A threshold of processor usage at which incoming data can be stopped by deferring TCP window updates can be specified. A threshold at which incoming data can be resumed by opening the TCP window can be specified. The threshold can be determined by the operating system or by a rate-adaptive video rendering application. | 11-01-2012 |