Schwab, US
Andrew Schwab, Newnan, GA US
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20150367895 | CARGO BED FOR UTILITY VEHICLE - A cargo bed for a utility vehicle includes a bed portion including a left-side wall portion and a right-side wall portion and a rear opening between rear ends of the side wall portions, and a tail gate to close the rear opening of the bed portion. The side wall portions include a pair of first left and right groove portions extending along an up-down direction at a rear end of the side wall portions. The left-side and right-side wall portions further include a pair of second left and right groove portions disposed forward with respect to the pair of first groove portions and extending along the up-down direction at the left-side and right-side wall portions. The pairs of first and second groove portions are arranged such that a left end and a right end of the tail gate are each slidable in the up-down direction and the tail gate is held removably. | 12-24-2015 |
Arthur J. Schwab, Redmond, WA US
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20150089567 | AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF CERTIFICATION CONTROLS BY TRANSLATING FRAMEWORK CONTROLS - A compliance application automatically produces certification controls by translating framework controls. The framework controls are common certification controls used in production of the certification. The application retrieves framework controls including metadata from a compliance framework data store. Metadata of the framework controls map the framework controls to the certification. In addition, the application retrieves certification parity data associated with the metadata. Certification controls are produced based on the framework controls and the certification parity data. A view of the certification including the certification controls is provided to a customer requesting the certification. | 03-26-2015 |
20160094544 | AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF CERTIFICATION CONTROLS BY TRANSLATING FRAMEWORK CONTROLS - A compliance application automatically produces certification controls by translating framework controls. The framework controls are common certification controls used in production of the certification. The application retrieves framework controls including metadata from a compliance framework data store. Metadata of the framework controls map the framework controls to the certification. In addition, the application retrieves certification parity data associated with the metadata. Certification controls are produced based on the framework controls and the certification parity data. A view of the certification including the certification controls is provided to a customer requesting the certification. | 03-31-2016 |
Brian D. Schwab, Tigard, OR US
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20090200341 | Adjustable-Volume Liquid Dispensing Pump - An adjustable-volume liquid dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, an adjustable-volume liquid dispenser includes a spout and a plunger secured to the spout. The dispenser further includes a plunger lock moveable lengthwise along the plunger. The plunger lock is securable to the plunger at a plurality of positions on the plunger to adjust a volume of liquid to be dispensed. The dispenser also includes a spring in contact with the plunger. In addition, the dispenser includes a chamber comprising an interior for containing liquid. The plunger is slidably arranged with the chamber. A portion of the plunger is disposed within the chamber. Moreover, the dispenser includes a chamber cap secured to the chamber, and a valve disposed within the chamber. The dispenser also includes a shaft secured to the chamber. | 08-13-2009 |
Charles Schwab, Fort Mill, SC US
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20110229067 | BEARING CAGES WITH HIGH SPEED FEATURES - The bearing cage with high speed features has a pocket with a first flange and a second flange which defines the outer boundaries of the pocket. The first flange and the second flange each have a plurality of inwardly directed protrusions facing each other. The protrusions are contactable at each end of rollers, which are arranged in the bearing cage. The protrusions can be dome shaped, creating a small area of contact between the rollers and protrusions. The point of contact between the rollers and the protrusions is at the center of the rollers, which reduces the relative speed between the ends of the pockets and the rollers. | 09-22-2011 |
20120078537 | TRANSMISSION SENSING AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A transmission sensing and measurement system. The system provides real-time feedback of various transmission operating characteristics which enables immediate synchronized shift calibration in response to vehicle operating conditions. The system can be applied to various transmission components and positions, such as bearing, shafts, and differentials. The system is arranged in a transmission assembly. By way of a method for measuring operating characteristics of the transmission where data is collected by a sensor and transmitted, optimal operating characteristics of the transmission can be calculated. | 03-29-2012 |
20120195537 | THERMAL COMPENSATION ELEMENT WITH WAVE SPRING - A thermal compensation element which has an inner ring, an outer ring, and a washer. The washer is arranged within the inner ring and the outer ring is mounted over the inner ring, encapsulating the washer, which can be a split wave spring. The inner ring and the outer ring each have retention features to ensure they are retained relative to each other. The thermal compensation, which is positioned between a housing or a shaft, can account for variations in loading and/or temperature that may occur to a bearing and a shaft system when the shaft and an associated component are made of different materials and have different coefficients of thermal expansion by ensuring a proper axial preload is maintained on the bearing. | 08-02-2012 |
20120294562 | BEARING RACE WITH INTEGRATED SPRING - A bearing race encapsulation apparatus, which has a spring assembly integrated into a hearing that allows the hearing to compensate for varying expansions and contractions caused by differences in temperature. The bearing race encapsulation apparatus includes an outer bearing ring with an end face and an outer face with a indent formed in the outer face. An encapsulation ring, which has a retention element that is snapped into the indent of the outer bearing ring, a first segment that extends axially outwardly from the retention element, and a second segment that extends radially inwardly from the first segment. A spring is arranged axially between the second segment of the encapsulation ring and the outer bearing ring to compensate for the expansion and contraction. | 11-22-2012 |
20130084034 | BEARING WITH HIGH-LOAD RADIAL AND AXIAL CAPABILITES INCLUDING A THERMAL COMPENSATION ELEMENT AS NEEDED - A bearing assembly that includes both radial and axial roller elements. The bearing assembly can be used in applications requiring a low friction bearing requiring high radial and axial load carrying characteristics. The bearing assembly has an inner ring with a radially outwardly extending rim, an outer ring with a radially inwardly extending rim, radial and axial rollers, and cage segments arranged between the inner and outer ring. The axial rollers are arranged in the cage segments to form axial roller assemblies and the radial rollers are interdisposed between the axial roller assemblies with the radial rollers and the axial rollers being fully encompassed within the inner ring and the outer ring. | 04-04-2013 |
20130256994 | SEALING UNIT WITH CONTROLLED FLOW - A shaft seal includes a body portion and a radially protruding lip portion. The body portion has a radial wall with at least one radial groove. The lip portion is integrally formed with the body portion and deflectable for sealing engagement with a shaft. In an example embodiment, the seal is a single piece manufactured by injection molding. In an example embodiment, the seal includes nylon or carbon filled polyamide 46. | 10-03-2013 |
20150267804 | ORIENTATION-FREE PLANETARY PIN FOR LUBRICATION OF PLANETARY BEARINGS - A planet pin for use in a planetary gear system and a gear system including a planet pin are disclosed. The inventive planet pin provides a plurality of radial passages in fluid communication with an axial passage which can advantageously eliminate, or substantially reduce, the need to orient a planet pin in a planetary gear system. | 09-24-2015 |
20160040715 | ROLLER THRUST BEARING WITH RADIAL CAGE CLEARANCE - A roller thrust bearing including a first ring including a first radial portion, and a second ring including a radially inner flange and a second radial portion is provided. Rolling elements each having a length are supported between the first ring and the second ring. A cage including an annular body defines a plurality of pockets, and the rolling elements are located in at least some of the pockets. The pockets each have a radial opening, and the length of the rolling elements is less than a length of the radial opening of the pockets, defining a clearance between at least one end side of each of the rolling elements and at least one radial end face of respective ones of the pockets that contain the rolling elements. The clearance provides radial play between each of the rolling elements and the respective ones of the pockets. | 02-11-2016 |
20160069392 | RADIAL BEARING WITH VARIABLE LUBRICATION FLOW RESTRICTION - A bearing and bearing system includes a raceway with a first and a second radial flange, a cylindrical cage with openings placed between the first flange and the second flange, and rolling elements disposed in at least some of the openings. The cage is cut by a radial plane forming first and second circumferential edges so that in a first dynamic condition the cage has a first diameter and in a second dynamic condition the cage has a second diameter. | 03-10-2016 |
Charles M. Schwab, Fort Mill, SC US
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20100283212 | SEAL PACK WITH WASHER SEPARATOR - A seal pack, including a cylindrical ring having peripheral edges with radially extending flanges that have axially facing surfaces. A respective sealing ring is arranged on each of the axially facing surfaces of the flanges of the cylindrical ring so as to form a channel between the sealing rings. A wave washer is arranged between sealing rings so as to retain the sealing rings in a position so as to allow for sealing against the flanges. | 11-11-2010 |
20100304919 | MACHINE ELEMENT - A machine element having that has at least one rotationally symmetrical section which is configured like a hollow body. In the machine element at least the rotationally symmetrical section is formed from two elements of bowl-shaped design which close the machine element on the end side and in the process enclose at least one cavity. | 12-02-2010 |
20140243144 | PLANETARY PINION SHAFT - A planetary drive including a planet carrier with two axially spaced supports that include aligned bores is provided. A planetary gear is located on a through hardened pinion shaft extending axially through the aligned bores. The pinion shaft includes locally deformed axial ends such that the pinion shaft is axially fixed within the planet carrier and is circumferentially rotatable. | 08-28-2014 |
20150330498 | PLANET PIN FOR THE LUBRICATION OF PLANETARY BEARINGS - A planetary pin for use in a planetary gear system is provided. The planetary pin comprises a cylindrical body, a first end, an axial passage extending from the first end, and a wall thickness between the axial passage and an outer surface of the body. A cylindrical lateral passage is formed through the wall thickness axially displaced from the first end and in fluid communication with the axial passage. A slot formed in the first end from the outer surface to intersect with the axial passage. A planetary pin assembly using the planetary pin is provided in which the slot in the first end of the pin cooperates with a planetary carrier to accept and direct lubricant to the lateral passage through the axial passage. | 11-19-2015 |
Christopher L. Schwab, Toledo, OH US
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20120006616 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A HYDRAULIC TUNING CABLE - A tuning tube that can be easily changed out without destroying the hydraulic hose assembly in which it is located where the tuning tube is retained on the sleeve section of a secondary fitting and the secondary fitting has a collar section that is held in a receiving bore formed in an inlet cavity. The connector is connected at an inlet end to a hydraulic system component such as a pump and is connected at an outlet end to a hydraulic hose. The tuning tube extends into the hydraulic hose from the secondary fitting and the connector. | 01-12-2012 |
Claudia Schwab US
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20130035388 | Selective inhibition of the membrane attack complex of complement by low molecular weight components of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex - This patent pertains to selective inhibition of assembly of the membrane attack complex of complement by use of less than 1 kDa molecular weight forms of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex (ATAC), and their derivatives. It further pertains to the use of these materials to treat human conditions where there is evidence of self destruction of host tissue by the membrane attack complex. These diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer disease, age related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035392 | Selective inhibition of the membrane attack complex of complement and C3 convertase by low molecular weight components of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex - It pertains to selective inhibition of C3 convertase of the alternative pathway of complement as well as the previously claimed assembly of the membrane attack complex of complement by use of less than 1 kDa molecular weight forms of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex (ATAC), and their derivatives. It further pertains to the use of these materials to treat human conditions where there is evidence of self destruction of host tissue by C3 convertase activation of the alternative complement pathway, or the membrane attack complex, or both pathways. These diseases include, but are not limited to, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinemia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, malaria infection, Alzheimer disease, age related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis. | 02-07-2013 |
Curtis Schwab, Carbondale, CO US
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20110187540 | WET ALERT! SYSTEMS - A drip tray alarm and container caddy system comprising a receptacle having an inner volume, a top side with a center and a perimeter lip, a bottom side and a plurality of side walls. The receptacle comprises an inner volume for containing leaked fluid. The top side of the drip tray alarm and container caddy system comprises a plurality of evenly-spaced downwardly-sloping drainage channels for receiving and directing at least one leaked fluid, a center-opening connecting the plurality of evenly-spaced downwardly-sloping drainage channels, and a detection and indicator device for detecting and indicating the presence of leaked fluid when the leaked fluid in the inner volume reaches a predetermined level. The top side further provides a storage surface for resting at least one container. | 08-04-2011 |
Daniel Schwab, Mantorville, MN US
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20140012143 | ACTIVITY MONITOR - A monitor of a physiological parameter of subject under test to which the monitor is attached, in operation. The monitor includes a set of accelerometers operating in different ranges of acceleration and a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor may include an ECG circuit producing an output data characterizing the subject as a function of a degree of motion and/or reorientation of the monitor or an oximeter device. The process of monitoring includes a determination of R-wave of the subject. | 01-09-2014 |
David E. Schwab, Renfrew, PA US
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20150284623 | BORON-CONTAINING OIL WELL FRACTURING FLUID - A water source comprising a boron containing compound. The water source can have a boron concentration of not greater than 0.05 moles per liter. The water source further comprising a polyol. The polyol having a concentration of at least N times 0.05 moles per liter, wherein the water source is free of any boron-containing solid and has a dynamic viscosity of less than 100 cp. | 10-08-2015 |
Eileen Cecilia Schwab, Schaumburg, IL US
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20080292086 | CALL PROGRAMMING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of routing incoming telephone calls and programming routing options and apparatus that allows incoming calls to be routed according to various criteria programmed by a subscriber. | 11-27-2008 |
Eric Schwab US
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20140221052 | SWITCH DESIGN FOR LIGHT UP PHONE CASES - A mobile phone call flashing apparatus equipped with an electronic switch relates to the field of electronic products and comprises an electric power supply, a capacitor, a first resistance, a second resistance, a switch, a first integrated block, a second integrated block, a conductor field effect transistor, and a first light-emitting diode through a sixth light-emitting diode. It can make up the deficiency in the prior art, allow users to be able to control the light-emitting status at the time of incoming calls or messages autonomously, greatly satisfy modern people's psychological needs in their pursuit of fashionable visual effects, and enjoy extensive applicability and market prospects. | 08-07-2014 |
Frank Schwab, New York, NY US
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20150142067 | SYSTEM FOR CORRECTIVE SPINAL SURGERY AND METHOD OF USE - A pedicle screw locking system includes a reduction tube and a locking driver. The reduction tube includes an inner shaft, a pair of grips, a reduction sleeve, and a rotatable tube. The inner shaft has a threaded end and reduction arms distally extending from the threaded end. Each grip of the pair of grips has a finger configured to engage the receiver of a pedicle screw. The reduction sleeve and the rotatable tube are disposed over and coaxially aligned with the inner shaft. The rotatable tube is coupled to the reduction sleeve. The rotatable tube moves the reduction sleeve relative to the reduction arms. The locking driver includes a threaded portion and a blunt tip. The threaded portion is configured to thread into threads in the receiver of the pedicle screw until the blunt tip locks the receiver of the pedicle screw. | 05-21-2015 |
Frank Johan Schwab, New York, NY US
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20100183201 | Adaptive Software and Hardware System for Scientific Image Processsing - A modular software and hardware scientific image analysis and processing system adaptable to a wide variety of practical tasks in various specialties of the sciences. Modules and their interconnections are selected according to the specialty needs of users, permitting intermediate storage, transmission, or transport on external storage devices. Modules are included for (a) universal image acceptance from a wide variety of formats, including most DICOM formats, an otherwise tedious task in medical practice, (b) image evaluation through a variety of science-specific measurements, simulation of changes or interventions, or simulated implants or grafts, (c) management of supply logistics, also for implants or grafts, (d) semi-automatic report generation as required, for example, in medical practice, (e) organized storage of active images, including measurements, re-measurements, and intervention strategies for easy access from various locations or possible distribution, and (f) large scale, organized image archiving possibly permitting retrieval from various locations and image sharing. | 07-22-2010 |
Frank Johann Schwab, New York, NY US
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20090131982 | BONE ANCHOR AND SPINAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - An anchor for attaching an elongate member to bone. The anchor includes a longitudinal shaft having a tip at one end adapted to enter bone. A thread extends along the shaft for advancing the shaft into the bone and holding the shaft in place in the bone. A head is mounted on the shaft at a position spaced from the tip. The anchor also includes connector mounts spaced along the head. Each mount is adapted to connect the elongate member to the head. | 05-21-2009 |
Frederick D. Schwab, Atlanta, NY US
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20140097318 | LINEAR BEARING - A bearing race arrangement on a composite structure having a first coefficient of thermal expansion includes a recess formed in a surface of the composite structure for receiving a race element, at least one bearing race element disposed in the recess, the bearing race element having a coefficient of thermal expansion different from the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite structure and a retainer securing the bearing race element to composite structure, within the recess and allowing for longitudinal expansion of the race element without creating stress on the composite structure. | 04-10-2014 |
Fred J. Schwab, Prattsburg, NY US
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20080304168 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOCAL LENGTH STABILIZATION USING ACTIVE TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An optical metrological system having a heat-generating light source coaxially mounted near a heat-sensitive lens. The system uses a temperature sensor to monitor the lens temperature and a heating element to heat the lens such that the lens operating temperature is greater than a maximum operating temperature of the light source in order to stabilize the focal length of the lens. | 12-11-2008 |
Helmut Schwab, Princeton, NJ US
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20080234691 | Flex-Rod, Curvature-Adaptable - The design of a rod is disclosed that can serve in general structural applications or as an orthopedic spinal implant to retain formation or stimulate the reduction of deformity as occurring in scoliosis and kyphosis. Different from common solid rod implants, the here-disclosed rod is curvature-adaptable in three dimensions to the actual or desired curvature or shape of the spine and can be provided with elasticity in order to serve as support or agent for curvature correction. The curvature adaptation of the proposed rod can be done with minimal force before or after implantation by means of the simple rotation of always only one in a pair of wedge shaped washers inserted between rod segments while leaving full mechanical strength or elasticity to the rod after curvature adaptation. The rotation of the washers can be done by various means, either once before implant or subsequently in the implanted state. | 09-25-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Schwab, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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20090155565 | STRETCHABLE, HAND-TEARABLE, CONFORMABLE, AND CINCHABLE REINFORCED ADHESIVE TAPE ARTICLES - The disclosure relates to reinforced articles particularly adapted for use, in combination, with an adhesive to form reinforced adhesive tape articles that are stretchable as well as hand-tearable along with being highly conformable and cinchable. | 06-18-2009 |
20130001830 | LIQUID TINT MATERIALS AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - Provided are tinted or tintable and clear films formed from liquid tint material, and methods of making and using the same. Such films are useful to application to substrates such as glass, specifically windows on vehicles, to reduce glare from the sun, reject heat, provide protection from UV rays, and create a unique or decorative look to the vehicle. The films dry into a smooth and clear thin film. The film-forming liquid tint materials comprise: an aqueous polymeric dispersion; a tinting agent dispersed in the aqueous polymeric dispersion; wherein upon contact with a substrate, the film-forming liquid tint material dries to a film that is clear and tintable. The tinting agents, in particular, photoactive components, can be encapsulated in a plurality of ORMOSIL nanoparticles. | 01-03-2013 |
20140044864 | METHOD OF MASKING WALLS OF A SPRAY BOOTH AND KIT OF PARTS FOR USE THEREIN - The present application discloses a method of masking an interior surface of a spray booth, the method comprising: —providing a masking liquid comprising one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water, a base in amount sufficient to such that the pH of the masking liquid is more than 7 and a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid; —applying the masking liquid to at least part of an interior surface of the spray booth; —allowing the applied masking liquid to dry whereby upon drying the pH indicator becomes colorless or substantially colorless and a clear transparent or translucent white masking coating is obtained. | 02-13-2014 |
20150030763 | COLORED MASKING LIQUID COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING - The present invention provides a colored masking liquid composition, and a method of masking a paint spray booth, wherein the composition comprises one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water, a base in a sufficient amount to provide a pH greater than 7, and a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid composition. Applying the colored masking liquid composition to the interior surface of a spray booth and allowing to dry results in a colorless mask. | 01-29-2015 |
20150202650 | DEVICES FOR COATING CONTOURED SURFACES - Provided are devices for coating ( | 07-23-2015 |
20150306621 | MASKING STRIP - A masking strip for masking the interior surfaces of a gap between two substrates to be painted is provided, the strip comprising: a backing having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having an adhesive region to fix the masking strip to an interior surface of the gap; a gap filler extending from the backing and adapted to prevent paint flow into the gap; wherein the first surface of the backing is also provided with a spacing means adapted to space the backing of the masking strip away from the interior surface of the gap to which the strip is fixed, and wherein the masking strip is pre-formed. | 10-29-2015 |
Jeffrey Robert Schwab, Beaverton, OR US
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20110200450 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TUNING PUMP SPEED - An apparatus for tuning pump speed at an optimal or desired speed using an automated method is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum pump connected to a chamber for evacuating gas from the chamber. A sensor measures one or more characteristics, such as pressure, of the gas in the chamber. The measured characteristic is compared to a predetermined value. The speed of vacuum pump is adjusted based on the comparison until it falls in a desired range. | 08-18-2011 |
Joe Schwab, Ma 02114, MA US
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20160045598 | Combination Treatments with Sonic Hedgehog Inhibitors - Methods for treating cancer using a combination of an inhibitor of the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway (e.g., LDE225) with radiation and a tumor antigen-specific monoclonal antibody (e.g., heat shock protein (HSP) glucose regulated protein of 94000 daltons (Grp94)-specific mAb W9, or chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 4 (CSPG4)-targeted mAbs), or with a BRAF inhibitor, e.g., in BRAF inhibitor resistant cancers. | 02-18-2016 |
John W. Schwab, Framingham, MA US
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20090274361 | MACHINE VISION TECHNIQUE FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A vision system is provided to determine a positional relationship between a photovoltaic device wafer on a platen and a printing element, such as a printing screen, on a remote side of the photovoltaic device wafer from the platen. A source emits ultraviolet light along a path that is transverse to a longitudinal axis of an aperture through the platen, and a diffuser panel is located along that path. A reflector directs the light from the diffuser panel toward the aperture. A video camera is located along the longitudinal axis of the aperture and produces an image using light received from the platen aperture, wherein some of that received light was reflected by the wafer. A band-pass filter is placed in front of the camera to block ambient light. The use of diffused ultraviolet light enhances contrast in the image between the wafer and the printing element. | 11-05-2009 |
20100065757 | DIRECT ILLUMINATION MACHINE VISION TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A vision system is provided to determine a positional relationship between a semiconductor wafer on a platen and an element on a processing machine, such as a printing screen, on a remote side of the semiconductor wafer from the platen. A source directs ultraviolet light through an aperture in the platen to illuminate the semiconductor wafer and cast a shadow onto the element adjacent an edge of the semiconductor wafer. A video camera produces an image using light received from the platen aperture, wherein some of that received light was reflected by the wafer. The edge of the semiconductor wafer in the image is well defined by a dark/light transition. | 03-18-2010 |
Joseph J. Schwab, Hattiesburg, MS US
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20110184139 | METAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a process for forming metal-containing films by applying a photosensitive metal-containing composition on a substrate, drying the photosensitive metal-containing composition, exposing the photosensitive metal-containing composition to a source of actinic radiation and applying a post- treatment to the metal-containing composition. The process also includes exposing the photosensitive metal-containing composition to a source of actinic radiation through a mask or mold and developing the unexposed portion of the composition. Another embodiment of the invention is a metal-containing film, three-dimensional object or article formed by the process. The invention is useful in producing a directly patterned metal-containing film and a microdevice. | 07-28-2011 |
20120315451 | Metal-Containing Compositions and Method of Making Same - The present invention relates to a process for forming metal-containing films by applying a photosensitive metal-containing composition on a substrate, drying the photosensitive metal-containing composition, exposing the photosensitive metal-containing composition to a source of actinic radiation and applying a post-treatment to the metal-containing composition. The process also includes exposing the photosensitive metal-containing composition to a source of actinic radiation through a mask or mold and developing the unexposed portion of the composition. Another embodiment of the invention is a metal-containing film, three-dimensional object or article formed by the process. The invention is useful in producing a directly patterned metal-containing film and a microdevice. | 12-13-2012 |
Karl David Schwab, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20100196859 | Combat Information System - The Combat Information System comprises; a heads up display, a set of sensors providing data to the heads up display, and a set of transmitters and receivers for communicating with other like systems and other outside systems. | 08-05-2010 |
Kellogg Schwab, Bel Air, MD US
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20150079115 | Compositions and Methods for Preventing or Relieving Symptoms of Infections - Food products and/or pharmaceutical preparations including (i) viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to a probiotic microorganism and (ii) a carrier medium for delivering the viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to probiotic microorganisms to the gut of a mammal. Also provided are methods of making food products and/or pharmaceutical preparations, which can be used to treat existing viral infections or prevent the spread or transmission of viral infection. | 03-19-2015 |
Kristen Schwab, Christiansburg, VA US
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20160138009 | NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTION USING ORGANIC SOLVENTS TO REMOVE INHIBITORS - Nucleic acid amplification tests have been widely used in clinical laboratories. Nucleic acid extraction from biological materials is challenging because different unfavorable substances may co-extract and inhibit downstream applications. The present invention relates to a composition of and a method for treating the sample prior, during or post extraction of nucleic acid. More specifically, the claimed invention relates to a composition of and a method for using low concentrations of common organic solvents to remove inhibitors of nucleic acid amplification. The present invention can be used for extracting nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other biological materials or matrices, including but not limit to, stool samples, body fluids, plants and cultures. The method is rapid, low-cost, and easy to use in a laboratory setting. The nucleic acid extracted in accordance with the invention can be used for nucleic acid amplification reactions. | 05-19-2016 |
Kurt L. Schwab, North Warren, PA US
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20100220491 | Vehicle Mini Lamp - A low profile vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having a top end, body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering the top end. The housing is adapted to fit within an opening in a surface such that the lens portion is substantially flush with the surface and the body is positioned behind the surface. In addition, circuitry is disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source is electrically connected to the circuitry. | 09-02-2010 |
20120212970 | Vehicle Mini Lamp - A low profile vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having a top end, body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering the top end. The housing is adapted to fit within an opening in a surface such that the lens portion is substantially flush with the surface and the body is positioned behind the surface. In addition, circuitry is disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source is electrically connected to the circuitry. | 08-23-2012 |
Laura Schwab, Eau Claire, WI US
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20140170389 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICS - Materials and methods for 3D fabrics are disclosed. The 3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer layer of traditional fabric and a dimensional layer integrated with outer layer. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the dimensional layer while adhering it to the outer layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications. | 06-19-2014 |
Marvin Lee Schwab, Afton, WY US
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20140208553 | BURIAL VAULT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A concrete burial vault system having a layered construction of castable material encased in an inner liner and an outer casing of a thermoplastic polymer such as polypropylene utilizes the liner and casing as a mold for the concrete and enables monolithic molds with self-supporting securing tabs. This system allows the liner and casing to be manufactured at a central location and then transported to a plurality of use locations to be filled with concrete. The manufacturing method supports the system and provides an assembly advantage. | 07-31-2014 |
20140352121 | BURIAL VAULT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A concrete burial vault system having a layered construction of castable material encased in an inner liner and an outer casing of a thermoplastic polymer such as polypropylene utilizes the liner and casing as a mold for the concrete and enables monolithic molds with self-supporting securing tabs. This system allows the liner and casing to be manufactured at a central location and then transported to a plurality of use locations to be filled with concrete. The manufacturing method supports the system and provides an assembly advantage. | 12-04-2014 |
Matt Schwab, Boise, ID US
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20080254571 | System in package (SIP) with dual laminate interposers - There is provided a semiconductor device assembly with an interposer and method of manufacturing the same. More specifically, in one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor device assembly comprising a semiconductor substrate, at least one semiconductor die attached to the semiconductor substrate, an interposer disposed on the semiconductor die, and a controller attached to the interposer. There is also provided a method of manufacturing comprising forming a first subassembly by coupling a substrate and a semiconductor die, and forming second subassembly by attaching a controller to an interposer, and coupling the first subassembly to the second subassembly. | 10-16-2008 |
Matt E. Schwab, Boise, ID US
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20080224291 | PACKAGED SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID SUPPORT MEMBERS AND METHODS OF PACKAGING SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS - Packaged semiconductor components having substantially rigid support member are disclosed. The packages can include a semiconductor die and a support member proximate to the semiconductor die. The support member is at least substantially rigid. The packages can further include an adhesive between the support member and the semiconductor die and adhesively attaching the support member to the semiconductor die. The packages can also include a substrate carrying the semiconductor die and the support member attached to the semiconductor die. | 09-18-2008 |
20080224329 | PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - Packaged microelectronic devices and methods for manufacturing packaged microelectronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for forming a microelectronic device includes attaching a microelectronic die to a support member by forming an attachment feature on at least one of a back side of the microelectronic die and the support member. The attachment feature includes a volume of solder material. The method also includes contacting the attachment feature with the other of the microelectronic die and the support member, and reflowing the solder material to join the back side of the die and the support member via the attachment feature. In several embodiments, the attachment feature is not electrically connected to internal active structures of the die. | 09-18-2008 |
20090008797 | BOND PAD REROUTING ELEMENT, REROUTED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING THE REROUTING ELEMENT, AND ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING THE REROUTED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A rerouting element for a semiconductor device that includes a dielectric film that carries conductive vias, conductive elements, and contact pads. The conductive vias are positioned at locations that correspond to the locations of bond pads of a semiconductor device with which the rerouting element is to be used. The conductive elements, which communicate with corresponding conductive vias, reroute the bond pad locations to corresponding contact pad locations adjacent to one peripheral edge or two adjacent peripheral edges of the rerouted semiconductor device. The rerouting element is particularly useful for rerouting centrally located bond pads of a semiconductor device, as well as for rerouting the peripheral locations of bond pads of a semiconductor device to one or two adjacent peripheral edges thereof. Methods for designing and using the rerouting element are also disclosed, as are semiconductor device assemblies including one or more rerouting elements. | 01-08-2009 |
20100055837 | MULTI-CHIP MODULE AND METHODS - A substrate includes first and second regions over which first and second semiconductor devices are to be respectively positioned. The first region is located at least partially within the second region. Contact areas are located external to the first region but within the second region. In one embodiment, in which semiconductor devices are to be stacked over and secured to the substrate in a flip-chip type arrangement, the contact areas correspond to bond pads of an upper, second semiconductor device, while other contact areas located within the first region correspond to bond pads of a lower, first semiconductor device. In another embodiment, the contact areas correspond to bond pads of the first semiconductor device, which are electrically connected thereto by way of laterally extending discrete conductive elements, while other contact areas that are located external to the second region correspond to bond pads of the upper, second semiconductor device. | 03-04-2010 |
20100078792 | BOND PAD REROUTING ELEMENT, REROUTED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING THE REROUTING ELEMENT, AND ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING THE REROUTED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A rerouting element for a semiconductor device includes a dielectric film that carries conductive vias, conductive elements, and contact pads. The conductive vias are positioned at locations that correspond to the locations of bond pads of a semiconductor device with which the rerouting element is to be used. The conductive elements, which communicate with corresponding conductive vias, reroute the bond pad locations to corresponding contact pad locations adjacent to one peripheral edge or two adjacent peripheral edges of the rerouted semiconductor device. The rerouting element is particularly useful for rerouting centrally located bond pads of a semiconductor device, as well as for rerouting the peripheral locations of bond pads of a semiconductor device to one or two adjacent peripheral edges thereof. Methods for designing and using the rerouting element are also disclosed, as are semiconductor device assemblies including one or more rerouting elements. | 04-01-2010 |
20110104857 | PACKAGED MICRODEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED MICRODEVICES - Microdevices and methods for packaging microdevices. One embodiment of a packaged microdevice includes a substrate having a mounting area, contacts in the mounting area, and external connectors electrically coupled to corresponding contacts. The microdevice also includes a die located across from the mounting area and spaced apart from the substrate by a gap. The die has an integrated circuit and pads electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. The microdevice further includes first and second conductive elements in the gap that form interconnects between the contacts of the substrate and corresponding pads of the die. The first conductive elements are electrically connected to contacts on the substrate, and the second conductive elements are electrically coupled to corresponding pads of the die. The first conductive elements are attached to the second conductive elements at corresponding interfaces such that the interconnects connect the contacts of the substrate directly to corresponding pads on the die within the gap. | 05-05-2011 |
20110233740 | PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - Packaged microelectronic devices and methods for manufacturing packaged microelectronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for forming a microelectronic device includes attaching a microelectronic die to a support member by forming an attachment feature on at least one of a back side of the microelectronic die and the support member. The attachment feature includes a volume of solder material. The method also includes contacting the attachment feature with the other of the microelectronic die and the support member, and reflowing the solder material to join the back side of the die and the support member via the attachment feature. In several embodiments, the attachment feature is not electrically connected to internal active structures of the die. | 09-29-2011 |
20130193581 | PACKAGED MICRODEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED MICRODEVICES - Microdevices and methods for packaging microdevices. One embodiment of a packaged microdevice includes a substrate having a mounting area, contacts in the mounting area, and external connectors electrically coupled to corresponding contacts. The microdevice also includes a die located across from the mounting area and spaced apart from the substrate by a gap. The die has an integrated circuit and pads electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. The microdevice further includes first and second conductive elements in the gap that form interconnects between the contacts of the substrate and corresponding pads of the die. The first conductive elements are electrically connected to contacts on the substrate, and the second conductive elements are electrically coupled to corresponding pads of the die. The first conductive elements are attached to the second conductive elements at corresponding interfaces such that the interconnects connect the contacts of the substrate directly to corresponding pads on the die within the gap. | 08-01-2013 |
20150021769 | PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - Packaged microelectronic devices and methods for manufacturing packaged microelectronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for forming a microelectronic device includes attaching a microelectronic die to a support member by forming an attachment feature on at least one of a back side of the microelectronic die and the support member. The attachment feature includes a volume of solder material. The method also includes contacting the attachment feature with the other of the microelectronic die and the support member, and reflowing the solder material to join the back side of the die and the support member via the attachment feature. In several embodiments, the attachment feature is not electrically connected to internal active structures of the die. | 01-22-2015 |
20150364403 | PACKAGED SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID SUPPORT MEMBERS AND METHODS OF PACKAGING SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS - Packaged semiconductor components having substantially rigid support member are disclosed. The packages can include a semiconductor die and a support member proximate to the semiconductor die. The support member is at least substantially rigid. The packages can further include an adhesive between the support member and the semiconductor die and adhesively attaching the support member to the semiconductor die. The packages can also include a substrate carrying the semiconductor die and the support member attached to the semiconductor die. | 12-17-2015 |
Matthew Schwab, Eau Claire, WI US
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20140170389 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICS - Materials and methods for 3D fabrics are disclosed. The 3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer layer of traditional fabric and a dimensional layer integrated with outer layer. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the dimensional layer while adhering it to the outer layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications. | 06-19-2014 |
Matthew J. Schwab, Eau Claire, WI US
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20160081410 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICS AND ASSEMBLY METHODS THEREFOR - 3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer dimensional layer of traditional fabric and a liner layer integrated with outer layer suitable with air or foam therebetween. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the outer dimensional layer while adhering it to the liner layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications. | 03-24-2016 |
Matt R. Schwab, Mckinney, TX US
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20090240609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND ANALYZING LOANS INVOLVED IN ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to providing unique loan identifiers to track loans involved in Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) throughout the life-cycle of the individual loans. In one embodiment, a unique loan identifier, for example, a loan number, may be appended to loan data at initiation of each loan, for example, at the application stage, to and/or beyond the retirement of the loan. The unique loan identifiers may allow disparate financial data sources such as the credit histories of the borrowers to be associated with the individual loans, even as the loans are repackaged and resold as ABS in the secondary markets. Thus, market participants such as loan servicers and investors can access current and historical data associated with the loans. Other embodiments are directed to analyzing the data associated with the underlying loans and providing the analysis to the market participants including servicers, investors, and underwriters. | 09-24-2009 |
20110016042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND ANALYZING LOANS INVOLVED IN ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to providing unique loan identifiers to track loans involved in Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) throughout the life-cycle of the individual loans, in one embodiment, a unique loan identifier, for example, a loan number, may be appended to loan data at initiation of each loan, for example, at the application stage, to and/or beyond the retirement of the loan. The unique loan identifiers may allow disparate financial data sources such as the credit histories of the borrowers to be associated with the individual loans, even as the loans are repackaged and resold as ABS in the secondary markets. Thus, market participants such as loan servicers and investors can access current and historical data associated with the loans. Other embodiments are directed to analyzing the data associated with the underlying loans and providing the analysis to the market participants including servicers, investors, and underwriters. | 01-20-2011 |
Michael R. Schwab, Crest Hill, IL US
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20090217653 | Control system for recovering swing motor kinetic energy - This disclosure relates to a hydraulic system and method that converts the kinetic energy generated by the operation of a swing motor into hydraulic potential energy and reuses the hydraulic potential energy for swing motor acceleration. An accumulator can be provided for storing exit oil from the swing motor that is pressurized by the inertia torque applied on the moving motor via movement of an upper structure of a machine. The pressurized oil in the accumulator can be reused to accelerate the swing motor by supplying pressurized oil to the swing motor. | 09-03-2009 |
20150219126 | Multi-Function Hydraulic Hybrid Swing Circuit - There is provided a multi-function hydraulic hybrid swing circuit including a fluid source, swing circuit and swing supply circuit. The swing supply circuit includes at least one accumulator and a pump/motor operatively connected to a power source. The pump/motor is fluidly connected to the swing circuit, the accumulator, and the fluid source. The pump/motor is configured to provide both closed loop and open loop operation with the swing circuit. | 08-06-2015 |
Mike E. Schwab, Golden, CO US
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20120109037 | BLOOD PERFUSION SYSTEM - An extracorporeal blood perfusion system includes a disposable assembly and a control unit having a control interface region. The interface region includes pump assemblies for selective pumping of venous blood, arterial blood, cardioplegia solution, suctioned blood and blood removed from the left ventricle. Valve assemblies control the flow of fluids through the assembly and to/from the patient and sensors monitor various fluid parameters including temperature and pressure within the various fluid circuits. The user interface is a functional screen interface for effecting the operation of the control unit and valve assemblies. The screen interface may be a touch screen having objects that corresponds to the component interface region. The display may be selectively controlled to provide graphic depictions of disposable assembly components with corresponding narrative instructions. | 05-03-2012 |
20140099235 | BLOOD PERFUSION SYSTEM - An extracorporeal blood perfusion system includes a disposable assembly and a control unit having a control interface region. The interface region includes pump assemblies for selective pumping of venous blood, arterial blood, cardioplegia solution, suctioned blood and blood removed from the left ventricle. Valve assemblies control the flow of fluids through the assembly and to/from the patient and sensors monitor various fluid parameters including temperature and pressure within the various fluid circuits. The user interface is a functional screen interface for effecting the operation of the control unit and valve assemblies. The screen interface may be a touch screen having objects that corresponds to the component interface region. The display may be selectively controlled to provide graphic depictions of disposable assembly components with corresponding narrative instructions. | 04-10-2014 |
Paul J. Schwab, Nashua, NH US
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20120210849 | MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED, ACCELEROMETER BASED GUITAR PICKUP SWITCHING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for selecting combinations of pickups on a guitar or other stringed instrument allows a performer to control the pickup selections without interrupting instrument play. Combinations of pickups are selected by a processor according to measurements of orientation, position, and/or rate of movement made by an accelerometer. The accelerometer measurements can be filtered. Any or all elements of the system can be contained in a hollow space within the instrument. A manual control can be included to override the processor. Pickup combinations and/or accelerometer measurement ranges can be specified by manual controls while in a training mode. In a sequential mode, pickup combinations are selected in a preset order and for preset time periods. The accelerometer sampling rate can be between 1000 and 100 samples per second, and the sampled data can be stored in an 11 by 11 array. | 08-23-2012 |
Paul John Schwab, Nashua, NH US
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20100176922 | MOBILE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) READER SYSTEM - A mobile radio frequency identification (RFID) reader system is provided. The RFID reader system includes an RFID reader. The RFID reader system further includes a primary antenna for transmitting RFID signals to acquire RFID information from RFID item tags and a secondary antenna for transmitting RFID signals to acquire RFID information from one of RFID shelf tags and RFID floor tags. | 07-15-2010 |
Peter Schwab, East Hanover, NJ US
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20090012248 | HIGH METATHESIS ACTIVITY RUTHENIUM AND OSMIUM METAL CARBENE COMPLEXES - Ruthenium and osmium carbene compounds that are stable in the presence of a variety of functional groups and can be used to catalyze olefin metathesis reactions on unstrained cyclic and acyclic olefins are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making the carbene compounds. The carbene compounds are of the formula | 01-08-2009 |
20090012254 | HIGH METATHESIS ACTIVITY RUTHENIUM AND OSMIUM METAL CARBENE COMPLEXES - Ruthenium and osmium carbene compounds that are stable in the presence of a variety of functional groups and can be used to catalyze olefin metathesis reactions on unstrained cyclic and acyclic olefins are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making the carbene compounds. The carbene compounds are of the formula | 01-08-2009 |
20130225774 | HIGH METATHESIS ACTIVITY RUTHENIUM AND OSMIUM METAL CARBENE COMPLEXES - Ruthenium and osmium carbene compounds that are stable in the presence of a variety of functional groups and can be used to catalyze olefin metathesis reactions on unstrained cyclic and acyclic olefins are disclosed-of the formula | 08-29-2013 |
20140051817 | HIGH METATHESIS ACTIVITY RUTHENIUM AND OSMIUM METAL CARBENE COMPLEXES - Ruthenium and osmium carbene compounds that are stable in the presence of a variety of functional groups and can be used to catalyze olefin metathesis reactions on unstrained cyclic and acyclic olefins are disclosed-of the formula | 02-20-2014 |
Richard Schwab, Eau Claire, WI US
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20140170389 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICS - Materials and methods for 3D fabrics are disclosed. The 3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer layer of traditional fabric and a dimensional layer integrated with outer layer. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the dimensional layer while adhering it to the outer layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications. | 06-19-2014 |
Robert B. Schwab, Bellevue, WA US
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20130338982 | Engine Vibration And Engine Trim Balance Test System, Apparatus And Method - The present disclosure is generally directed to a simulated aircraft engine accelerometer apparatus, system and method that that generates aircraft engine simulator outputs. An accelerometer signal simulator receives aircraft engine simulator outputs and generates accelerometer signal simulator outputs, and an accelerometer waveform generator receives the accelerometer signal simulator outputs and synchronizes at least one accelerometer signal simulator outputs to a reference timing signal from one of the aircraft engine simulator outputs. The simulated accelerometer further includes a filter section that receives and filters noise from the plurality of accelerometer waveform generator outputs to generate a plurality of filtered accelerometer waveform generator outputs, a mixer that receives and combines each of the plurality of filtered accelerometer waveform generator outputs to generate a single filtered accelerometer waveform generator output, and a charge converter that receives and converts the single filtered accelerometer waveform generator output to a current charge vibration simulation output. | 12-19-2013 |
Scott Schwab, Durham, NC US
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20110070668 | METHODS OF SELECTIVELY REMOVING LUMINOUS MATERIAL FROM A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE BASED ON MEASURED OUTPUT THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus is provided that includes a light emitting device and luminous material thereon. Light output of the light emitting apparatus is measured. Some of the luminous material is selectively removed from the light emitting device based on the output of the light emitting apparatus that was measured, so that luminous material that remains on the light emitting device after the selective removing continues to be optically excited by light that is generated by the light emitting device. In measuring, a frequency spectrum of the light emitting apparatus may be measured, and the light emitting apparatus may emit white light after the selectively removing. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070669 | METHODS OF SELECTIVELY APPLYING LUMINOUS MATERIAL TO LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES BASED ON MEASURED OUTPUT THEREOF - A light emitting apparatus is fabricated by measuring light output of a semiconductor light emitting device, and selectively applying luminous material to the light emitting device based on the measured output of the light emitting device. An amount of luminous material, different compositions of luminous material and/or different doping levels of luminous material may be selectively applied based on the measured output of the light emitting device. | 03-24-2011 |
20120140465 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - The present disclosure relates to a lighting fixture that is configured to transfer heat that is generated by a light source and any associated electronics toward the front of the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture includes a heat spreading cup that is formed from a material that efficiently conducts heat and a light source that is coupled inside the heat spreading cup. The heat spreading cup has a bottom panel, a rim, and at least one sidewall extending between the bottom panel and the rim. The light source is coupled inside the heat spreading cup to the bottom panel and configured to emit light in a forward direction through an opening formed by the rim. Heat generated by the light source during operation is transferred radially outward along the bottom panel and in a forward direction along the at least one sidewall toward the rim of the heat spreading cup. | 06-07-2012 |
Scott D. Schwab, Richmond, VA US
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20080216394 | FUEL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A HYDROCARBYL-SUBSTITUTED SUCCINIMIDE - The present disclosure is directed to a middle distillate fuel composition comprising a friction modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide derived from maleic anhydride, polyisobutylene and ammonia; and a middle distillate fuel. A method for modifying friction in a compression engine comprising providing to the engine the disclosed fuel composition is also disclosed. Moreover, there is disclosed a method for improving fuel mileage. | 09-11-2008 |
20080229656 | METHOD OF REDUCING AMOUNT OF PEROXIDES, REDUCING FUEL SEDIMENT AND ENHANCING FUEL SYSTEM ELASTOMER DURABILITY, FUEL STABILITY AND FUEL COLOR DURABILITY - A reduction in the formation and presence of peroxides in low sulfur diesel fuels is obtained through the combination of those fuels with an organic nitrate combustion improver. The reduction in the amount of peroxides means that the fuel system elastomers will be more durable, as they are not being corroded by as much peroxide formed in the fuel, fuel color durability is improved, fuel stability is enhanced, and fuel sediments are reduced. | 09-25-2008 |
20090077862 | LUBRICITY ADDITIVES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING LUBRICITY ADDITIVES - Methods of producing lubricity additives and lubricity additives are disclosed. The methods of producing lubricity additives include removing sulfur from a tall oil fatty acid to a level of about 25 ppm or less and fractionally crystallizing the tall oil fatty acid to produce a lubricity additive which does not form crystals at temperatures as low as about −20° F. The sulfur may be removed prior to or after fractionally crystallizing the tall oil fatty acid. Methods of improving the lubricity of a fuel are also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090077869 | DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR PROLONGED ANTISTATIC PERFORMANCE - An additive composition comprising at least one antistatic agent; and a strong acid, wherein the at least one antistatic agent and the strong acid are present in the additive composition in a ratio of from about 1:0.05 to about 1:1 is disclosed. There is also disclosed a fuel composition comprising a middle distillate fuel and the additive composition. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed, Further, methods of improving and/or prolonging the conductivity of a fuel are disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090249683 | SUCCINIMIDE LUBRICITY ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL FUEL AND A METHOD FOR REDUCING WEAR SCARRING IN AN ENGINE - The present disclosure is directed to a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide lubricity additive or a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinamide lubricity additive for low sulfur diesel fuel. The additive is derived from an olefin having little to no terminal double bonds and a very high proportion of internal double bonds. The succinimide or succinamide is made by combining the alkylated succinic anhydride with ammonia. Also provided is a method for reducing wear scarring in a compression ignition engine comprising providing to the engine a middle distillate fuel comprising an effective amount of the hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide and/or hydrocarbyl-substituted succinamide. A method for reducing an average coefficient of friction of a middle distillate fuel in a compression ignition engine comprising providing to the engine the disclosed fuel is also disclosed. Moreover, there is disclosed a method for improving the average film thickness from the combustion of a middle distillate fuel in a compression ignition engine. | 10-08-2009 |
20110107658 | DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS - A fuel additive and method for reducing emissions from an engine combusting a middle distillate fuel. The fuel additive contains a synergistic combination of (a) a cetane improver and (b) a mineral oil co-additive. | 05-12-2011 |
20120210966 | FUEL ADDITIVES TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM INJECTOR PERFORMANCE - A diesel fuel additive package, diesel fuel containing the additive and methods for operating an engine on the diesel fuel and additive. The fuel additive includes a reaction product of (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, and (b) an amine compound or salt thereof of the formula | 08-23-2012 |
20120255512 | FUEL ADDITIVES FOR TREATING INTERNAL DEPOSITS OF FUEL INJECTORS - A method for cleaning internal components of a fuel injector for a diesel engine. The method includes operating a fuel injected diesel engine on a fuel composition comprising a major amount of fuel and from about 10 to about 100 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the fuel composition of (A) a compound of the formula: | 10-11-2012 |
20130074794 | FUEL ADDITIVES FOR TREATING INTERNAL DEPOSITS OF FUEL INJECTORS - A method cleaning up internal components of a fuel injector for a diesel engine. The method includes operating a fuel injected diesel engine on a fuel composition that includes a major amount of diesel fuel and from about 5 to about 500 ppm by weight of a reaction product derived from (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid, anhydride, or ester and (b) an amine compound or salt thereof of the formula | 03-28-2013 |
20130333649 | FUEL ADDITIVE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN FUEL INJECTED ENGINES - A fuel composition for a fuel injected diesel engine, a method for improving performance of fuel injectors and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for a diesel engine. The fuel composition includes a major amount of fuel and a minor effective amount of a reaction product of (i) a hydrocarbyl substituted compound containing at least one tertiary amino group and (ii) a halogen substituted C | 12-19-2013 |
20130333650 | FUEL ADDITIVE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN FUEL INJECTED ENGINES - In accordance with the disclosure, exemplary embodiments provide a fuel additive concentrate, a method for cleaning fuel injectors, a method for restoring power to a diesel fuel injected engine, a fuel composition, and a method of operating a fuel injected diesel engine. The additive concentrate includes (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted quaternary ammonium internal salt; and (b) a reaction product of (i) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid, anhydride, or ester and (ii) an amine compound or salt thereof of the formula | 12-19-2013 |
20140196678 | GASOLINE FUEL COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN FUEL INJECTED ENGINES - A method for improving performance of fuel injectors, and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for an internal combustion engine. The methods include operating the engine on a fuel composition comprising a major amount of fuel and from about 1 to about 200 ppm by weight based on a total weight of the fuel of a reaction product of (i) a hydrocarbyl substituted compound containing at least one tertiary amino group and (ii) a halogen substituted C2-C8 carboxylic acid, ester, amide, or salt thereof, wherein the reaction product as made is substantially devoid of free anion species. | 07-17-2014 |
20140318486 | GASOLINE FUEL COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN FUEL INJECTED ENGINES - A fuel soluble additive for a gasoline engine, a method for improving performance of fuel injectors and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for a gasoline engine. The fuel soluble additive includes a quaternary ammonium salt derived from an amido amine containing at least one tertiary amino group and an epoxide, in the presence of a proton donor selected from a carboxylic acid and an alkyl phenol. The amido amine is made in a reaction medium that is substantially devoid of an acylating agent. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318487 | ALKOXYLATED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AND DIESEL FUELS CONTAINING THE SALTS - A fuel soluble additive for a diesel engine, a method for improving performance of fuel injectors and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for a diesel engine. The fuel soluble additive includes a quaternary ammonium salt derived from an amido amine containing at least one tertiary amino group and an epoxide, in the presence of a proton donor selected from a carboxylic acid and an alkyl phenol. The amido amine is made in a reaction medium that is substantially devoid of an acylating agent. | 10-30-2014 |
20150096516 | ALKOXYLATED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AND FUELS CONTAINING THEM - A fuel additive and its preparation for a engine, a fuel containing the additive, a fuel additive concentrate, a method for improving performance of fuel injectors and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for an engine. The fuel additive includes a quaternary ammonium salt derived from a reaction of a hydrocarbyl substituted anhydride, a tertiary amine and a hydroxyl-containing epoxide, wherein the tertiary amine is devoid of primary and secondary amino groups. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096528 | QUATERNARY AMMONIUM DETERGENT FUEL ADDITIVES - A fuel soluble additive for a diesel engine, a method for improving performance of fuel injectors and a method for cleaning fuel injectors for a diesel engine. The fuel soluble additive includes a quaternary ammonium salt derived from the reaction of (a) a hydrocarbyl amine containing at least one tertiary amino group, (b) an epoxide compound selected from a glycidol, a glycidyl ether, glycidyl ester, polyglycidyl ether, a polyglycidyl ester, and combinations thereof, wherein substituents of the glycidyl group have, on average, less than five carbon atoms per hetero atom, and (c) optionally a proton donor. | 04-09-2015 |
20150232774 | FUEL ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL ENGINES - In accordance with the disclosure, exemplary embodiments provide a method for improving injector performance, a method for restoring power to a diesel fuel injected engine, and a method of operating a fuel injected diesel engine. The method includes combining a fuel with a reaction product derived from (i) a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, wherein the hydrocarbyl substituent has a number average molecular weight ranging from about 600 to about 800 and (ii) a polyamine includes a compound of the formula H | 08-20-2015 |
20150376524 | HYDROCARBYL SOLUBLE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CARBOXYLATES AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - A fuel additive composition, fuel composition, method of improving the injector performance of a fuel injected engine, method for preventing or cleaning up deposits in an engine or fuel system, method of reducing wear in a fuel system of an engine, and method of improving the demulsibility of a fuel composition. The fuel composition includes from about 5 to about 300 ppm by weight based on a total weight of the fuel composition of a hydrocarbyl soluble quaternary ammonium carboxylate derived from a quaternary ammonium carbonate and an organic acid. | 12-31-2015 |
Stephan Schwab, Knightdale, NC US
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20130202361 | BASE FRAME FOR A SELF-ERECTING MARINE PLATFORM - A base frame for a self-erecting marine platform is used in a method for erecting the self-erecting marine platform, which includes initially rigidly anchoring the base frame to the sea floor. Bearing columns of the marine platform are then hydraulically extended, for example, until the columns come into contact with support regions for supporting the marine platform under water. The bearing columns are then rigidly connected to the base frame. The self-erecting marine platform can therefore be used in deeper sea water. | 08-08-2013 |
Thomas Schwab, Loveland, OH US
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20160115284 | HIGH CLARITY AND STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE FILMS - A film having an A/B/A structure comprising an layer A and a layer B. The layer A is present in an amount ranging from 25 to 65 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the A/B/A structure, and the layer A comprises a first A layer and a second A layer each independently comprise linear low density polyethylene. The layer B is present in an amount ranging from 35 to 75 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the A/B/A structure, and the layer B, which comprises high density polyethylene, is positioned between the first A layer and the second A layer. | 04-28-2016 |
Thomas H. Schwab, Cumming, GA US
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20080275162 | Ptfe-Based Compositions - The invention relates to core-shell particles, said particles comprising: | 11-06-2008 |
20090264594 | Aromatic Sulfone Polymer Composition Comprising Tetrafluoroethylene Polymer Particles - The invention relates to an aromatic sulfone polymer composition comprising | 10-22-2009 |
20090283476 | Transparent and flame retardant polysulfone compositions - A polysulfone having a first polyphenylene sulfone unit (i.e. PPSU unit) based on one biphenol group and one diphenyl sulfone group and a second sulfone unit (i.e. PSU-AF unit) based on one hexafluorobisphenol A group and one diphenylsulfone group. The polysulfone is transparent and has a total heat release and peak heat release of less than 65 kW·min/m | 11-19-2009 |
Thomas J. Schwab, Loveland, OH US
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20090304966 | Bimodal polyethylene process and products - Bimodal polyethylene resins having reduced long-chain branching and suitable for use in pipe resin applications as a result of their improved SCG and RCP resistance are provided. The improved resins of the invention are produced in a two-reactor cascade slurry polymerization process using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and wherein an alkoxysilane modifier is present in both reactors. | 12-10-2009 |
20100098958 | Polyolefin-metal laminate - A laminate and a process for making it are disclosed. The laminate comprises a metal substrate and a polymer layer that adheres to at least one plasma-treated surface of the metal substrate. The polymer layer comprises a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin. The laminate can be prepared by plasma-treating at least one surface of a metal substrate and extruding onto the plasma-treated surface a polymer layer comprising a blend of a first polyolefin and a grafted polyolefin. | 04-22-2010 |
20100221528 | Extrusion coated article - An extrusion coated article and process to extrusion coat a substrate are disclosed. A blend of LDPE having a MI | 09-02-2010 |
20120123067 | BIMODAL POLYETHYLENE PROCESS AND PRODUCTS - Bimodal polyethylene resins having reduced long-chain branching and suitable for use in pipe resin applications as a result of their improved SCG and RCP resistance are provided. The improved resins of the invention are produced in a two-reactor cascade slurry polymerization process using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and wherein an alkoxysilane modifier is present in both reactors. | 05-17-2012 |
Wilhelm K. Schwab, Gainsville, FL US
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20150137988 | PATIENT IN-THE-LOOP PARTICIPATORY CARE AND MONITORING - Methods and systems for patient participatory care and monitoring are provided for applications including respiratory care, ECG monitoring, capnography, infusion pump alarm prevention/management, pressure sore prevention, incentive spirometry, consciousness monitoring during sedation, pain management and other care and monitoring modalities. A patient in-the-loop system includes an input interface for receiving data acquired from a monitoring, controlling or sensing device, a storage device for storing the data at a first location, and a processor for analyzing artifacts in the data and determining whether the patient provided a deliberate action with respect to the device as a response to a prompt or query. The processor can further initiate a variety of prompts and/or output queries stored in the storage device at a second location to the patient. The data derived from these patient-in-the-loop techniques are formatted to be received and interpreted by electronic medical record and electronic record keeping systems. | 05-21-2015 |
Wilhelm K. Schwab, Gainesville, FL US
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20120083682 | ACOUSTIC SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF LEFT VENTRICLE ASSIST DEVICES AND OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICES IMPLANTED IN A PATIENT'S BODY - Embodiments of the present invention are related to apparatus and methods for acoustically monitoring the performance of a medical device disposed within the body of a patient. According to one embodiment of an apparatus, the apparatus includes at least one acoustic sensor and a computer system that is connected to receive information from the acoustic sensor, wherein the acoustic sensor is adapted to receive a set of acoustic information that corresponds to acoustic activity within the body of said patient. The computer system is adapted for: (A) receiving the set of acoustic information, and (B) using the set of acoustic information to calculate location information relating to a location of a source of the acoustic activity. | 04-05-2012 |
20130172840 | CONTEXT-SENSITIVE FLOW INTERRUPTER AND DRAINAGE OUTFLOW OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and devices for improved drainage systems and tubing. In one embodiment, a context-sensitive flow interrupter is provided that inhibits or facilitates flow of fluid when engaged with a mating holder. In another embodiment, outflow is optimized through control of the pressure in gas pockets in a tube, drainage tube or assembly. In one such embodiment, gas pockets are vented to inhibit excessive back-pressure or suction on an organ, vessel or cavity being drained. In another such embodiment, loops in the tubes are avoided by using a mechanical template in the form of a groove or peg assembly to thread the slack in the drainage tube to generate a monotonic gradient. In another embodiment, such as for active drainage systems, a bypass channel is provided that allows an applied vacuum to go around an obstruction created by the collection of fluid in an undrained dependent loop. | 07-04-2013 |
William B. Schwab, Ironton, OH US
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20080240865 | AUTOMATED, LOW PROFILE DRILLING/BOLTING MODULE WITH GRIPPER - A module is for use in drilling a borehole in face of a mine passage using a drilling element and installing a bolt in the borehole once formed. The module may include a bolt holder for holding a plurality of bolts and a drilling element holder for holding a plurality of different drilling elements. A manipulator moves along an arcuate path between the bolt and drilling element holders to deliver the respective components to a drill head positioned along the arcuate path. The drill head may also slide relative to the mast in two different directions, and includes a drill guide for determining the location of the face to be worked. Related aspects of control of the module and methods are disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
20080240866 | AUTOMATED, LOW PROFILE DRILLING/BOLTING MODULE WITH COLLARING - A module is for use in drilling a borehole in face of a mine passage using a drilling element and installing a bolt in the borehole once formed. The module may include a bolt holder for holding a plurality of bolts and a drilling element holder for holding a plurality of different drilling elements. A manipulator moves along an arcuate path between the bolt and drilling element holders to deliver the respective components to a drill head positioned along the arcuate path. The drill head may also slide relative to the mast in two different directions, and includes a drill guide for determining the location of the face to be worked. Related aspects of control of the module and methods are disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
Zach Schwab, Columbus, IN US
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20130319369 | ARBITRATION STRATEGY FOR SLOW RESPONSE AND FAST RESPONSE TORQUE REQUESTS - The present disclosure relates to a system for managing engine output that includes a machine manager module and a combustion module. In one embodiment, the combustion module includes a slow response pathway and a fast response pathway. The slow response pathway includes managing air and fuel actuators and the fast response pathway includes managing spark timing. According to one embodiment, managing spark timing comprises bringing a spark actuator to the middle of a spark timing range for bi-directional control and involves sacrificing engine efficiency for engine responsiveness. Further, the fast response pathway may be selectively enabled based upon an optimization index. | 12-05-2013 |
Zachary Schwab, Columbus, IN US
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20080271452 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE FUELING TO LIMIT ENGINE OUTPUT POWER - A method for controlling fueling of an internal combustion engine is provided. The engine may include an intake manifold, one or more exhaust manifolds and a turbocharger coupled between the intake and exhaust manifolds. The method may comprise estimating an operating condition of the turbocharger, determining a maximum value of an operating parameter as a function of the estimated operating condition of the turbocharger, measuring a value of the operating parameter, determining an error value as a function of the maximum value of the first operating parameter and the measured value of the operating parameter, and limiting fuel supplied to the engine based on the error value. | 11-06-2008 |
20100235071 | System for Limiting Engine Output Power by Controlling Fueling - A method for controlling fueling of an internal combustion engine is provided. The engine may include an intake manifold, one or more exhaust manifolds and a turbocharger coupled between the intake and exhaust manifolds. The method may comprise estimating an operating condition of the turbocharger, determining a maximum value of an operating parameter as a function of the estimated operating condition of the turbocharger, measuring a value of the operating parameter, determining an error value as a function of the maximum value of the first operating parameter and the measured value of the operating parameter, and limiting fuel supplied to the engine based on the error value. | 09-16-2010 |
20120173058 | MODULARIZED HYBRID POWER TRAIN CONTROL - A method includes manufacturing a first assembly having an application requirements module that interprets a contemporaneous performance specification, and an energy partitioning module that provides an electric motor torque target, a battery power flux target, and an internal combustion engine torque target. The method further includes manufacturing a second assembly having an engine control module that controls an internal combustion engine in response to the internal combustion engine torque target. The method includes integrating the first assembly and the second assembly with a third assembly to form a completed hybrid power train, where the third assembly includes a datalink that receives the internal combustion engine torque target from the first assembly and provides the internal combustion engine torque target to the second assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20160023621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING A BATTERY MANAGEMENT AND ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM - Various systems, methods, and apparatuses disclosed herein provide for receiving pressure data for an accumulator system, the pressure data providing an indication of a pressure in an accumulator tank of the accumulator system; receiving energy data, the energy data indicating an availability of free energy for use to charge the accumulator tank; and activating a charging source of the accumulator tank to charge the accumulator tank based on at least one of the pressure data and the energy data. | 01-28-2016 |