Daugherty, US
Brian R. Daugherty, Bellevue, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110171938 | SYNDICATION OF MULTIPLE SERVICE INSTANCES - Service provisioning tasks can be performed to provision or deprovision services for users, reconcile overlapping services, and apply effective service properties. A service can be provisioned by receiving a request to provision the service for a user, reconciling new service properties with current service properties, from one or more service instances, to determine effective service properties, and applying the effective service properties as properties to use for the service for the user. A service can also be provisioned by receiving a request to provision the service for a user, storing a new service instance, and reconciling the new service instance with one or more previously stored service instances for the same service to determine effective service properties. A service provisioning system can perform provisioning operations for one or more internal and external service providers. | 07-14-2011 |
Bruce Daugherty, Mendham, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140212486 | ISOMETHEPTENE ISOMER - The invention relates to a purified Isometheptene compound comprising the structure according to Formula (I), | 07-31-2014 |
Claire Daugherty, Salt Lake City, UT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080233135 | Cobalamin taxane bioconjugates - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions including a taxane covalently bonded to the cobalt atom of a cobalamin. The composition can be delivered by any effective route, but is particularly useful as an oral anti-cancer or antiangiogenic compound. The anti-cancer/anti-angiogenic compound can be used in various chemotherapies including anti-angiogenic chemotherapies, alone or in combination with other anti-cancer/anti-angiogenic compounds. | 09-25-2008 |
20120015900 | Cobalamin Taxane Bioconjugates - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions including a taxane covalently bonded to the cobalt atom of a cobalamin. The composition can be delivered by any effective route, but is particularly useful as an oral anti-cancer or antiangiogenic compound. The anti-cancer/anti-angiogenic compound can be used in various chemotherapies including anti-angiogenic chemotherapies, alone or in combination with other anti-cancer/anti-angiogenic compounds. | 01-19-2012 |
Colin Daugherty, Lone Tree, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150135420 | PROTECTIVE GEAR - Protective gear is disclosed including a protective vest and eyewear. An example method of protecting a user both during and after an attack may include providing the protective vest to be worn by the user during the attack; and providing eyewear to obscure vision of the user from traumatic scenes following the attack. | 05-21-2015 |
David Daugherty, Austin, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150249580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING UNCAPPED INTERNET BANDWIDTH - A system and method which allow for uncapped bandwidth to internet users in a high density environment while ensuring a minimum ‘floor’ tier is retained using defined site bandwidth, defined default floor tier, unique algorithms for adjustments, and equal sharing distribution is described. The method includes the steps of: validating active devices for authentication; matching device with remotely and locally defined bandwidth floor tier; adding the device to a virtual pipe with the potential of a significant percentage of the total provisioned bandwidth; storing the virtual pipe within a container that ensures a minimum distribution of the defined floor tier; remaining bandwidth is distributed equally as needed to active devices in the container in real-time. | 09-03-2015 |
David Daugherty, Zeeland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090088604 | VERTEBRALLY-MOUNTED TISSUE RETRACTOR AND METHOD FOR USE IN SPINAL SURGERY - A retractor system and associated method are provided to manage soft tissue around a spinal surgical field. The system includes a hollow retractor with proximal and a distal apertures and an internal circumferential surface connecting the apertures, the surface and the apertures defining an operating volume and the area of the distal aperture defining an operating field. The system may further include other elements such as a handling tool to facilitate placement and removal of the retractor, a bone cutting tool, a trajectory control sleeve to guide the bone cutting tool, and/or an implantable bone plate upon which to position the retractor. A method for spinal surgery, particular from an anterior approach, includes positioning the retractor at a surgical site, and performing a medical procedure through the operating volume provided by the retractor. | 04-02-2009 |
20130118044 | SYSTEM TO DISPLAY A FLAG AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE SYSTEM - A system to display a flag and a method of manufacturing the flag display system are described. The system includes an attachment member configured to affix the system to a structure horizontally, vertically, or at an angle in between. The system also includes a flag housing configured to house a flag, the flag housing being coupled to the attachment member, a roller member disposed in the flag housing, the flag being disposed to roll onto and off of the roller member to be stored or displayed, respectively, and a guide member coupled to the roller member at a first end in the flag housing, the guide member being configured to maintain alignment between the flag and the roller member when the flag is rolled onto and off of the roller member. | 05-16-2013 |
David A. Daugherty, Columbus, MS US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090288908 | Protective-sleeve cartridge and stethoscope incorporating same - A stethoscope protective-sleeve cartridge system of the invention includes a cartridge for mounting to a stethoscope, and for dispensing a protective sleeve into which a head of a stethoscope is placed. The cartridge includes a housing and a plurality of protective sleeves positioned in the housing. The housing defines an interior space and includes an opening through which the protective sleeves are drawn. Each sleeve includes a leading end, a trailing end, an interior, and an opening at a location between the leading and trailing ends. The stethoscope head is passed through the sleeve opening and into a portion of the interior of the sleeve. | 11-26-2009 |
David Alan Daugherty, Columbus, MS US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090020357 | Articles suitable for use as a medical device cover and methods of making and using the same - Article suitable for use as a medical device cover are disclosed. Methods of making and using the articles are also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
20100212671 | Airway Devices, Tube Securing Devices, and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Airway devices and tube securing devices are disclosed. Methods of making and using airway devices and tube securing devices are also disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
20110120474 | AIRWAY DEVICES, TUBE SECURING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Airway devices and securing devices are disclosed. Methods of making and using airway devices and securing devices are also disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
20130098368 | AIRWAY DEVICES, TUBE SECURING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Airway devices and tube securing devices are disclosed. Methods of making and using airway devices and tube securing devices are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20140069436 | SCOPE PILLOW DRAPE WITH EXTENSION SHELF AND POWER CORD HOOK - A pillow drape for use with a thermal medical treatment apparatus or device is provided. The drape includes a sterilized sheet for covering the warming medical device that covers the device body and a basin that is used to store a warming liquid. The pillow drape includes an enclosure having a support member therein to support a medical instrument, such as a surgical scope, during warming of the scope. The support member can be housed between first and second sections of the pillow drape sheet in a pocket portion. The support member can be positioned on an extension shelf added to the warming device to provide additional storage room while not taking up room in the surgical or medical room. Additionally, a cord hook can be attached to the medical device to aid in routing a power cord for the device away from traffic. | 03-13-2014 |
Deborah Daugherty, Central City, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120260513 | Tape Measure Carrier - A tape measure holder device is provided, having the ability to be positioned on a belt of a user for easy access or replacement thereof. The device comprises a base plate, a horizontal attachment shelf, two guide mounts and a belt attachment means. The belt attachment means comprises two vertical clips, or alternatively a loop adapted to fit a user belt therethrough comprising a rigid loop or a larger, flexible loop for use with a carpenter's belt. A tape measure is secured using its attachment clip, which slides over the horizontal attachment shelf between the two opposing guide mounts, securing the clip between the shelf and the base plate. To remove the tape measure, a user slides the tape measure vertically from the horizontal shelf. An offset is provided by the attachment shelf that facilitates easy removal and replacement of the tape measure during operation. | 10-18-2012 |
Earl Eugene Daugherty, Greenwood, SC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090325828 | ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF REDUCING FRICTION THEREIN - A device configured for converting energy includes a first surface, a second surface configured for moving with respect to the first surface during operation of the device, and a coating disposed on at least one of the first surface and the second surface. The coating includes a first layer of a ceramic alloy represented by the general formula AlMgB | 12-31-2009 |
Edward R. Daugherty, College Station, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110217281 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF CANCER - A method for diagnosing an early stage melanoma which includes detecting the expression level of dual specificity phosphatase 1 protein (DUSP1) and a method for determining a prognosis for a subject having melanoma which includes detecting the expression level of DUSP1 are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprised by these methods. | 09-08-2011 |
Eugene F. Daugherty, San Antonio, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120266640 | Lock With Pin Tumblers and Lever Tumblers - A lock is disclosed having a set of pin tumblers in the lock cylinder in addition to the lever tumblers to prevent rotation of the cylinder without a key to release the driver pins that engage the cylinder and prevent rotation. The key has pin tumbler cuts on the edge of the key. Because the pin tumblers and the related pin tumbler cuts on the edge of key can be spaced randomly along the length of the key and because the lengths of the pin tumblers and the depths of the pin tumbler cuts in the key can be random, the ability to create a duplicate key rendered substantially more difficult then a key with only lever tumbler cuts. | 10-25-2012 |
Frank William Daugherty, Old Greenwich, CT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100049600 | NETWORK-BASED SWEEPSTAKES SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for automatically enrolling users of a website or other network-based service in sweepstakes. A user of | 02-25-2010 |
Harry Daugherty, Whitehouse, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100236161 | LIFTING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND ENCLOSING WIND TURBINE TOWERS - An apparatus and method for mounting a wind turbine and blade assembly on the upper end of a wind turbine tower. In one aspect the apparatus generally includes a ginpole that is used to assemble the tower and a lifting frame or truss that is removably secured to a top bay assembly of the tower using the ginpole. The lifting frame or truss is operated using either cables or hydraulic rams and extends fore of the tower when the frame or truss is in a first position and generally above the tower when in a second position. When in the first position, a wind turbine or blade assembly can be hoisted to the top of the tower. The wind turbine or blade assembly is then moved into position for mounting to the tower as the frame or truss is pivoted to a second position. When the turbine and blade assembly are secured to the tower, the frame or truss is disconnected from the tower and lowered to the ground followed by the ginpole being lowered to the ground. | 09-23-2010 |
James D. Daugherty, Brookfield, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090004922 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM HAVING WAFER CONNECTORS - An electrical connection system comprises a connector shell and a plurality of wafer connectors that plug into the connector shell. Each wafer connector holds a plurality of electric terminals that are attached to ends of electric cables, and a lock bar that is attached to the connector shell to retain the wafer connectors in the connector shell. The connector shell has an upper wall, a lower wall and side walls that are spaced apart to define a stack of wafer connector compartments that extends from the upper wall to the lower wall, an uppermost compartment being defined in part by the upper wall and an lowermost compartment being defined in part by the lower wall. The side walls each have slots in their confronting surfaces for each compartment in the stack of wafer connector compartments for locating a wafer connector in each compartment, the slots being longitudinal and open ended so that a wafer connector can be inserted longitudinally into each compartment from an insertion end of the shell. | 01-01-2009 |
20120003868 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM THAT ABSORBS MULTI-CONNECTOR POSITIONAL MATING TOLERENCE VARIATION - A ganged electrical connection system includes an arrangement defining a plurality of receptacles. A plurality of first connectors is receivably coupled in the plurality of receptacles. A plurality of second connectors is matable to the plurality of coupled first connectors of the arrangement along mating axes. Positional mating tolerance variation associated with the plurality of second connectors in relation to the plurality of coupled first connectors manifested at the plurality of receptacles when the plurality of second connectors are mated to the plurality of coupled first connectors is absorbed by the arrangement. The plurality of the plurality of second connectors mate with the plurality of coupled first connectors in a single unimpeded, uninterrupted mating connection. A ganged electrical system for an electric-type vehicle is also presented. | 01-05-2012 |
20120196467 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING CONNECTOR BODY WITH INTEGRAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH - A first connector is matable to a second connector in an electrical connection system. The first connector has a connector body that contains a primary and a secondary latch. The respective latches and the connector body of the first connector are molded to form a single unitary piece. The single unitary piece is constructed to define a space intermediate the primary latch and the connector body. The space is adapted to fit a latch position assurance lock to prevent displacement of the primary latch. The primary and the secondary latch respectively communicate with at least one primary and at least one secondary latch ramp disposed on the second connector when at least the first connector is unmated from the second connector. A method to assemble an electrical connection system using the single unitary piece of the first connector is also provided. | 08-02-2012 |
20120302081 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM HAVING DIELECTRIC SPRING TO ABSORB AXIAL POSITIONAL MATING TOLERANCE VARIATION FOR MULTIPLE CONNECTORS - A ganged electrical connection system includes an arrangement having a spring including a plurality of engagement portions. A plurality of first connectors is receivably coupled in a plurality of receptacles in the arrangement and a plurality of second connectors is matable to the coupled first connectors along mating axes. The plurality of coupled first connectors have floatable movement in the plurality of receptacles. The floatable movement is in at least an axial direction in relation to the plurality of receptacles and the axial positional mating tolerance variation of each second connector in the plurality of second connectors in relation to each first connector in the plurality of coupled first connectors that manifests at each receptacle in the plurality of receptacles is assimilated by each respective spring engagement portion when the plurality of second connectors mate to the plurality of coupled first connectors. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302084 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CPA MEMBER TO PREVENT UNMATING OF MULTIPLE CONNECTORS - A ganged electrical connection system includes a plurality of first connectors matable to a plurality of second connectors along mating axes, and a connector position assurance (CPA) member. The CPA member includes a plurality of tabs and a plurality of release fingers. The plurality of first connectors include a plurality of lock arms and the plurality of second connectors include a plurality of inclined ramps. The plurality of tabs receive the plurality of lock arms and the plurality of inclined ramps deflectingly engage said plurality of release fingers to allow movement of the CPA member in to a position of the CPA member, that when disposed in the position, keeps the plurality of second connectors from unmating from the plurality of coupled first connectors. Methods of fabricating an electrical connection system and a ganged electrical connection system that include the CPA member are also presented. | 11-29-2012 |
20130330959 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING MATING ASSIST LEVER THAT CONTAINS LOCKING MEANS AND CPA MEMBER THAT INTERACTS THEREWITH - An electrical connection system and method includes a first connector housing matable to a second connector housing along a mating axis. The first connector housing contains a mating assist lever (MAL) that rotationally pivots between an INOPERATIVE position and a CLOSED position and includes a locking means. When the MAL is positionally rotatable to the CLOSED position the first connector housing and the second connector housing are mated together such that the locking means is disposed adjacent an external surface of the second connector housing. A sufficiently applied force against the locking means actuates the locking means so that the locking means latchingly secures the first connector housing to the second connector housing. A CPA member, also disposed on the MAL, slidingly communicates with the latched locking means transverse to the mating axis and ensures the latched locking means does not become unlatched so that electrical connection system remains mated. | 12-12-2013 |
20140199887 | TERMINATION ARRANGEMENT FOR A CABLE BUNDLE - A termination arrangement for a cable bundle includes a body with a cable cavity extending therethrough with the plurality of cables extending into the cable cavity. The body includes a cable attachment end through which the cable bundle enters the cable cavity. The cable attachment end includes an annular-shaped sealing recess radially surrounding a portion of the cable cavity. The sealing recess has an inner wall, an outer wall radially surrounding the inner wall, and a bottom wall joining the inner wall and the outer wall. An electromagnetic shield radially surrounds the cable bundle outside of the cavity and extends into the sealing recess. An insulation tubing radially surrounds the electromagnetic shield and the cable bundle outside of the cable cavity and extends into the sealing recess. A collar secured to the cable attachment end retains the electromagnetic shield and the insulation tubing within the sealing recess. | 07-17-2014 |
20150329069 | CONDUCTOR HARNESS ASSEMBY HAVING A FLEXIBLE SHEATH - A conductor harness assembly having a main trunk that branches into a first and second branch and a unitary sheath that is formed of a flexible material. A first, second, and third portion of the sheath is circumferentially wrapped about the main trunk, the first branch and the second branch respectively. The sheath may be formed of a woven cloth material, a thermoelastic material, or a combination of the two. The sheath may include attachment features such as barbed pins formed integrally with the sheath. | 11-19-2015 |
Jay Daugherty, Longmont, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140145775 | OVERSHOOT SUPPRESSION FOR INPUT/OUTPUT BUFFERS - Disclosed is a diode clamping circuit that is used in an I/O buffer to suppress noise. Diode-connected CMOS transistors or PN junction transistors are utilized, which are native to the CMOS process. Switching circuitry is also disclosed to isolate the diodes and prevent current drain in the circuit. Switching circuitry is also used to switch between two different power supply voltages. | 05-29-2014 |
Jay T. Daugherty, Longmont, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130249591 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING SIGNAL INTEGRITY NOISE BY USING VARYING DRIVE STRENGTHS BASED ON LIKELIHOOD OF SIGNALS BECOMING VICTIMS - A method of designing an integrated circuit, integrated circuits using different drive strengths and a signal integrity monitor are provide herein. In one embodiment, the signal integrity monitor includes: (1) a signal interface configured to receive a signal from a parallel data bus for transmission over a plurality of signal paths and (2) a victim signal identifier configured to dynamically determine a potential victim signal path of the plurality of signal paths. | 09-26-2013 |
Jay W. Daugherty, Arlington, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130110542 | PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT | 05-02-2013 |
20150242567 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING AN ANNOTATED CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT PROCESS - An apparatus is provided for managing clinical information. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to automatically receive one or more items of clinical information, corresponding to respective patients, from different sources. The processor is also configured to detect an indication of a comparison indicating whether medications identified in the clinical information were utilized by the patients as prescribed by a health care provider(s). The processor is also configured to generate a user interface including visible indicia indicating medications prescribed to respective patients and statuses of the medications. The statuses may be designated responsive to determining that one or more respective items of the clinical information is newly received from one of the different sources or based in part on the comparison indicating whether the medications were utilized by the patients as prescribed. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided. | 08-27-2015 |
Jesse S. Daugherty, Danville, IN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130108421 | ABRADABLE CERAMIC COATINGS AND COATING SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
Jim Daugherty, Noblesville, IN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090070426 | CONTENT CONTRIBUTION AND PLACEMENT THROUGH EXTERNAL SOCIAL COMMUNITIES - A method and system for content distribution and placement through external social communities is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes building a work of authorship through a collective coordination of authors of the work of authorship in a community environment, providing a portion of content of the work of authorship on an external social community through a feed from the community environment to the external social community, processing a response of a user of the external social community in contributing to the work of authorship, and integrating the response of the user of the external social community in the work of authorship. The method may include providing the feed as of a Real Simple Syndication feed, as an embeddable widget, and/or an activity announcement based on an update of the work of authorship in the community environment. | 03-12-2009 |
Joey L. Daugherty, Greenville, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100088310 | Method And System For Automating Data Queries During Discontinuous Communications - In accordance with one embodiment, a method includes receiving a query request comprising geospatial filter criteria. The query request may be received from a mobile client computing system capable of displaying query results as overlays on a digital map. The digital map may be stored at the mobile client computing system and the query results may be stored at a server. First and second portions of the query results may be wirelessly transmitted from the server to the mobile client computing system. The first and second portions may be transmitted during first and second communication sessions between the mobile client computing system and the server. The first and second communication sessions may occur during respective time intervals temporally separated from each other by a gap interval. The client may be capable of concatenating the transmitted first and second portions of the query results. | 04-08-2010 |
John C. Daugherty, Eden Prairie, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100200823 | GROUND-COVERING APPARATUS - Ground-covering apparatus, e.g., for covering a ground surface around fixtures and fences and/or for protecting a lower portions of fixtures. | 08-12-2010 |
20120121341 | BUNKERS AND METHODS FOR USE IN PROVIDING THE SAME - Bunkers and methods for use in providing the same may use slidably connectable slat members. For example, ground material may be removed at a perimeter of a bunker and the slidably connectable slat members may be driven into the ground material at the perimeter of the bunker forming a barrier. | 05-17-2012 |
20130146483 | COLORANT PACKETS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A colorant sample comprising a flexible pouch with a portion of the colorant, paint, or stain therein, wherein the pouch may have an opaque area and a transparent window and may have removable label thereon, and the portion of colorant may be dispensed into the pouch from a reservoir that is agitated. | 06-13-2013 |
Johnny E. Daugherty, Valley, AL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130228644 | Header System - Header assemblies generally used to handle yarns, for example, to facilitate connection of yarns feeding into a tufting machine or other device. In some embodiments, the improved header assembly includes at least a detachable header and a collector plate. The improved header assembly simplifies the process of loading yarn through a detachable header by positioning the detachable header so that it abuts the collectable plate so that individual yarns can be blown through the collector plate through the appropriate holes in the detachable header. In some embodiments, the header assemblies are configured for use with varying gauges, different alignment requirements, different devices, and/or to otherwise be more universal in nature. | 09-05-2013 |
John R. Daugherty, Flagstaff, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090030452 | Circular Stapler Buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress. | 01-29-2009 |
20090043334 | Circular stapler buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress. | 02-12-2009 |
20100324665 | Medical Device Fixation Anchor Suited for Balloon Expandable Stents - A balloon expandable anchor for a medical device. The anchor barb is contained within the device compacted delivery profile and is balloon expanded to rest outside of the expanded device profile. | 12-23-2010 |
20110087318 | BIFURCATED HIGHLY CONFORMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE BRANCH ACCESS - The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal. | 04-14-2011 |
20140067038 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR RETAINING A MEDICAL DEVICE AT A TREATMENT SITE - In accordance with various embodiments, an anchoring system for a medical device comprises one or more biased hooks. The one or more biased hooks may be formed by any suitable process. Moreover, the one or more biased hooks may be formed from a shape memory material. The anchoring system may be processed in any suitable way to provide a designed or predefined failure mode. This failure mode may be designed to protect or prevent damage to the medical device. The anchoring system may be configured with a plurality of hooks biased in various directions. Moreover, the anchoring system may be configured with a plurality of substantially small hooks configured to engage the anatomy at multiple points. As such, the anchoring systems may be customizable and provide for an implantable medical device with a reduced delivery geometry and/or deployment geometry. | 03-06-2014 |
20140277347 | ENDOPROSTHETIC DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT CHANNEL CAPAPBLE OF RECEIVING A BRANCH ENDOPROSTHETIC DEVICE - The present disclosure includes an endoprosthesis comprising a tube or substantially tubular lumen. The tube can comprise a first end and a second end, and a side wall can extend between the first and second ends. The side wall can be fenestrated by a side opening or fenestrated portion. The endoprosthetic device can further comprise a patch or support wall coupled to an inner surface of the side wall. The patch can overlap the fenestration. Further, the patch can have a first open edge and/or a second open edge, both of which can open to receive a branch endoprosthetic device. The patch can be movable between a closed configuration adjacent to the inner surface of the side wall and an open configuration spaced apart from the inner surface of the side wall. The open configuration can define a support channel that receives the branch endoprosthetic device. | 09-18-2014 |
Jonathan Daugherty, Dayton, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120278995 | CRIB BUMPER SYSTEM - A crib bumper is provided for a crib that includes a plurality of spaced support elements and four corner posts. The bumper includes at least one panel that is configured to at least seat against the inner surfaces of the spaced support elements and a corner post attachment member that is coupled to the panel. The corner post attachment member defines a pocket that receives one corner post and permits the corner post attachment member to surround and be securely attached to the one corner post. The corner post attachment member has free edges that are attached to one another by means of a first fastener and includes a means for adjusting and changing at least one dimension of the corner post attachment member to provide a secure attachment of the corner post attachment member to the corner post. | 11-08-2012 |
20130097784 | CRIB LINER SYSTEM - A crib liner is provided for a crib that includes a plurality of sides and four corner posts. The liner includes a body that has a pair of opposing first panel sections for placement along two sides and a pair of opposing second panel sections for placement along the other two sides. Each panel section is defined by a top edge and an opposite bottom edge, wherein a length of the top edge is different than a length of the bottom edge for each of the panel sections. The body is configured for placement inside of the crib along inner surface of the sides of the crib. The liner is attached to the inside of the crib by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener being configured to attach around one corner post for securely attaching the liner body to the crib. | 04-25-2013 |
20140033430 | SWADDLE BLANKET - A swaddle blanket according to one embodiment includes a body having a top end and a bottom end. The blanket includes a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infant's legs. The swaddle blanket also includes a first side configured to wrap over the infant in a first direction and a second side configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in a second direction. The first side is secured in place over the pocket and the second side is secured in place over the first side. The pocket includes a fastener and is positionable between an open position in which the fastener is open and a closed position in which the fastener is closed, the open position of the pocket permitting insertion of the infant's legs therein. | 02-06-2014 |
20140196211 | CRIB LINER SYSTEM - A crib liner is provided for a crib that includes a plurality of sides and four corner posts. The liner includes a body that has a pair of opposing first panel sections for placement along two sides and a pair of opposing second panel sections for placement along the other two sides. Each panel section is defined by a top edge and an opposite bottom edge, wherein a length of the top edge is different than a length of the bottom edge for each of the panel sections. The body is configured for placement inside of the crib along inner surface of the sides of the crib. The liner is attached to the inside of the crib by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener being configured to attach around one corner post for securely attaching the liner body to the crib. | 07-17-2014 |
Jonathan Daugherty, Clayton, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100275373 | SWADDLE BLANKET - A swaddle blanket and mattress attachment device. The swaddle blanket includes a top end and a bottom end with a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infants legs. A first side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant in one direction and a second side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in the other direction. A fastener is disposed on the second side of the blanket and is configured to secure the second side in place over the first side. At least one attachment strap is secured to the swaddle blanket. When the blanket is in an attachment position the attachment strap extends away from the swaddle blanket. The attachment strap including a first mating pair fastener. The mattress attachment device is configured to be secured to a sleeping surface. The mattress attachment device includes at least one second mating pair fastener that is securable to the first mating pair fastener. | 11-04-2010 |
20120063702 | FOLDABLE BABY REST AREA - A baby rest area which includes a foldable area having a folded state and an unfolded state and includes a base having a perimeter and at least three walls. Each of the walls have a length dimension, a width dimension, first opposing ends along the length dimension, and second opposing ends along the width direction. Also included are at least three hinges and at least one of the hinges is disposed on at least one of the three walls. There is also a pad removably disposed on the base when the foldable area is in the unfolded state. The at least three walls are disposed around the perimeter to enclose the base. Further, the width dimension is large enough to prevent the baby from rolling out of the foldable area. | 03-15-2012 |
20120137477 | DOUBLE-SIDED BLANKET CLIP - A double-sided blanket clip including a base member having a first surface disposed opposite a second surface. The clip further including a first actuating element and a second actuating element. The clip further including a first actuating member coupled on the first surface of the base member via the first actuating element so as to form a first clipping element having a first securing end, and a second actuating member coupled on the second surface of the base member via the second actuating element to as to form a second clipping element having a second securing end. Further, each of the first and second clipping elements being configured to be actuated between a release position and a securing position. | 06-07-2012 |
20120216349 | SWADDLE BLANKET WITH MATTRESS ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A swaddle blanket and mattress attachment device. The swaddle blanket includes a top end and a bottom end with a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infants legs. A first side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant in one direction and a second side of the blanket is configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in the other direction. A fastener is disposed on the second side of the blanket and is configured to secure the second side in place over the first side. At least one attachment strap is secured to the swaddle blanket. When the blanket is in an attachment position the attachment strap extends away from the swaddle blanket. The attachment strap including a first mating pair fastener. The mattress attachment device is configured to be secured to a sleeping surface. The mattress attachment device includes at least one second mating pair fastener that is securable to the first mating pair fastener. | 08-30-2012 |
Kevin B. Daugherty, Fairlawn, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130319568 | FLUID HANDLING ASSEMBLY HAVING A MULTILAYERED COMPOSITE PIPE EMPLOYING A MECHANICAL COUPLING AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE FLUID HANDLING ASSEMBLY - A fluid handling assembly includes a first pipe. The first pipe includes an inner layer made of a CPVC composition, an intermediate layer made of a metal at least partially surrounding the inner layer, and an outer layer made of a CPVC composition at least partially surrounding the intermediate layer. A first tubular coupling bushing has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the first pipe. The second portion has an engaging portion that is configured to engage to a mechanical fix tune that sealingly engages the first pipe and a second pipe. A method of making the fluid handling assembly is also disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
20140144538 | Fluid Handling Assembly Having a Robust Insert - A fluid handling assembly provides conduits that deliver fluids therethrough. The fluid conduits include pipes, having an inner annular layer ( | 05-29-2014 |
Lyle Mark Daugherty, Union, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150159684 | RELEASABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR LOGISTICS TRACK - A system for removably connecting to a fixed track provided. The system includes an elongate rigid member including a structural frame and an opening disposed within the frame, the opening extending along a portion of a width of the frame, the elongate rigid member further comprising a front surface that defines the opening therein, and a rear surface opposite from the front surface that is planar. An adapter is provided that mates with a rear surface of the rigid member, the adapter further comprising a tooth that defines a void between the tooth and the planar face. The adapter is configured to be received within a first aperture of the plurality of spaced apertures upon the fixed track, such that a portion of the fixed track that defines a lower boundary of the first aperture of the plurality of spaced apertures is received within the void in the adapter. | 06-11-2015 |
Michael Daugherty, Houston, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140110164 | SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL WELL CABLE FEED-THROUGH FOR A WELLHEAD AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - An epoxy sealant combined with a transition seal body system for a down hole electric cable transition from a protected cable to separate conductors of three-phase electrical service provides an effective vapor and pressure seal preventing premature failure from temperature and pressure changes in the well bore. The use of epoxy completely surrounding the transition seal body within the penetrator mandrel permits safe and effective field installation of continuous electrical conductors from a wellbore through a pressure sealing wellhead to the surface that is easier to install and more protective than previous mechanical connections. | 04-24-2014 |
Michael E. Daugherty, Houston, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130277067 | Coiled Tubing Triple-Sealed Penetrator and Method - A triple-sealed ESP connection provides a first seal at the upper end of a coiled tubing to limit the migration of vapors from the interior of the coiled tubing into the annulus at a wellhead and a second seal to prevent migration of the vapors from the annulus of the wellhead to the exterior surface of the wellhead. This triple-sealed arrangement can be accomplished by providing a threaded connection on an upper end of the coiled tubing to which is attached the sealable shroud for the electrical conductor splice which sealably connects with the wellhead thereby providing a sealed upper end to the coiled tubing and a second seal on the shroud and a seal at the wellhead. The second seal in both cases is the seal that can be either a metal-to-metal or other type of compressive seal arrangement or a sealed tubing arrangement. | 10-24-2013 |
20150207245 | Power Cable Splice Sleeve and Method of Installation - A connector permitting the surface splicing of two electric power cables in adverse weather conditions provides a sufficient dielectric cover to prevent shorting or grounding out of the connection. A dielectric tube or sleeve having means for either a threaded or snapping connection with a cap, which is fitted over one or two electric power cables. The body after being filled with dielectric grease or silicone provides a radiused surface at each end to permit the cables to be inserted or removed quickly and efficiently. The capped end or ends can then be further weatherproofed with an additional exterior cap over the tube. | 07-23-2015 |
Michael P. Daugherty, Somerville, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090190858 | REPRESENTING FLAT DESIGNS TO BE PRINTED ON CURVES OF A 3-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT - A design image is transformed into a projection design image comprising the design image as it will appear when projected onto a physical 3-dimensional (3-D) curved object. In an embodiment, pixels of the design image are mapped into corresponding mapped pixels in a projection design image according to how the design image will appear in a flattened image of the design projected or printed onto the object having 3-dimension curves. The projection design image may be combined with a product image of the object having 3-dimension curves to generate a customized product image of the object having 3-dimension curves incorporating the design image. The customized product image is displayed to a user when customizing a product with a design to ensure that the user understands how the physical product will appear when the design is printed or projected onto the physical product. | 07-30-2009 |
Rick K. Daugherty, Clayton, IN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160076648 | CONNECT-DISCONNECT APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN - A connect-disconnect assembly for a vehicle drivetrain configured to drive a vehicle with a surface engaging traction member. The connect-disconnect assembly includes a coupler located within a final drive element or gear of a final drive assembly wherein in a first position the coupler does not span a gap between the gear and a transmission drive element of a transmission. In a second position, the coupler does span the gap between the gear and the transmission drive element such that the gear and the transmission drive element are connected. The final drive assembly includes an access port to provide access to a user accessible drive actuator to move the coupler between the first and second positions. | 03-17-2016 |
Sean Daugherty, Gilberts, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150135793 | AUTOMATED BENDER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DATA TO OPERATE AN AUTOMATED BENDER - An automated bender and its method of operation according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided. The automated bender includes a carousel which has all of the necessary components for bending a variety of conduit sizes provided thereon. The carousel can be rotated to a desired bending position to bend a particular type of conduit. A straight workpiece is fed into the automated bender and a bent workpiece, which may have multiple bends therein, is output from the automated bender. This bending process is performed without manual intervention. Software for achieving same is provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20150139774 | ROTARY CHUCK - A rotary chuck includes a clamp assembly, a first drive mechanism for operating the clamp assembly to clamp an associated workpiece, a frame rotationally fixed to the clamp assembly, and a second drive mechanism for rotating the frame and the clamp assembly. The second drive mechanism can rotate the frame and the clamp assembly around 360 degrees. A pair of alignment springs are engaged with a mounting plate upon which the second drive mechanism is mounted. The mounting plate can pivot relative to a stable surface to which it is mounted, and the springs limit the pivotal movement. Each first and second drive mechanism includes a motor, and are connected to a microprocessor for operation of the respective motor. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142157 | AUTOMATED BENDER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DATA TO OPERATE AN AUTOMATED BENDER - An automated bender and its method of operation according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided. The automated bender includes a carousel which has all of the necessary components for bending a variety of conduit sizes provided thereon. The carousel can be rotated to a desired bending position to bend a particular type of conduit. A straight workpiece is fed into the automated bender and a bent workpiece, which may have multiple bends therein, is output from the automated bender. This bending process is performed without manual intervention. Software for achieving same is provided. | 05-21-2015 |
Sean A. Daugherty, Gilberts, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110271727 | CIRCUIT FOR CONDUIT BENDER - A conduit bender having a unitary frame is mounted to a wheeled base which provides for transportation of the bender. A braking assembly provides for simplified locking of the wheels to secure the bender in a location. The bender is mounted to the base through a pivoting assembly which allows for bending of conduit in either a horizontal or vertical plane. A circuit is provided for controlling the bending operation. An auto-sensing portion of the circuit receives information regarding the characteristics of the conduit to be bent upon placement of the conduit in the bender. A feed back portion of the circuit is used to provide a precise bending operation. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271735 | PIVOTING CONDUIT BENDER - A conduit bender having a unitary frame is mounted to a wheeled base which provides for transportation of the bender. A braking assembly provides for simplified locking of the wheels to secure the bender in a location. The bender is mounted to the base through a pivoting assembly which allows for bending of conduit in either a horizontal or vertical plane. A circuit is provided for controlling the bending operation. An auto-sensing portion of the circuit receives information regarding the characteristics of the conduit to be bent upon placement of the conduit in the bender. A feed back portion of the circuit is used to provide a precise bending operation. | 11-10-2011 |
Sean C. Daugherty, Rosedale, MD US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120070457 | Polypeptides from neisseria meningitidis - Polypeptides comprising | 03-22-2012 |
Sean Stephen Daugherty, Brookfield, WI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140007353 | PATIENT TURNER - A patient turner for positioning on a mattress includes a base layer and a turning bladder layer, with the turning bladder layer being configured for positioning either immediately under the patient or under a non-supporting layer, which is immediately under the patient, and with the base layer supporting the turning bladder above the mattress. | 01-09-2014 |
20140039351 | SENSING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORTS - A sensing system for a patient support, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, provides data about the patient and/or the patient support itself. The sensing system may include a flexible sheet that houses a sensor array that detects interface pressures between the patient and the support surface on the patient support. A user interface allows a caregiver to control operational parameters of the sensor array, including alarms. A color coded map may be displayed on the user interface highlighting the patient's currently experienced interface pressures. A control system coupled to the sensor array may map the sensor outputs to the body of the patient in order to correlate the interface pressures to specific parts of the patient's body. Shear pressure may, in some embodiments, also be detected by the sensor sheet. | 02-06-2014 |
Thomas Hugh Daugherty, Cincinnati, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090008275 | Package and merchandising system - A package and product merchandising system comprising the package. The package includes a package wall which in turn includes a display element visible from the exterior of the package. The package includes a power receiving element operably connected to the display element. The system includes a sensor, a power distribution element, and a controller, operably connected to each of the sensor and to the power distribution element. The controller receives an output of the sensor as an input and provides a first output profile to the power distribution element, the power distribution element receives the output profile from the controller and provides a power profile to the power receiving element. The power receiving element provides a characteristic change profile to the display element. The display element changes at least one characteristic in response to the characteristic change profile. | 01-08-2009 |
Todd Daugherty, Overland Park, KS US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080203238 | CABLE DUCT PUNCH TOOL AND METHOD - Embodiments provide a method of running cables from an already-installed cable duct to devices. According to the method, a portion of a duct from which it is desirable for cable to be dropped is selected upon consideration of a first location of a first device to which a connection is desired. The method also includes punching a first aperture in the duct proximate the first portion, snaking a first cable from the duct through the first aperture, and connecting the first cable to the first device. | 08-28-2008 |
William Daugherty, Central City, KY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120260513 | Tape Measure Carrier - A tape measure holder device is provided, having the ability to be positioned on a belt of a user for easy access or replacement thereof. The device comprises a base plate, a horizontal attachment shelf, two guide mounts and a belt attachment means. The belt attachment means comprises two vertical clips, or alternatively a loop adapted to fit a user belt therethrough comprising a rigid loop or a larger, flexible loop for use with a carpenter's belt. A tape measure is secured using its attachment clip, which slides over the horizontal attachment shelf between the two opposing guide mounts, securing the clip between the shelf and the base plate. To remove the tape measure, a user slides the tape measure vertically from the horizontal shelf. An offset is provided by the attachment shelf that facilitates easy removal and replacement of the tape measure during operation. | 10-18-2012 |
William Daugherty, Tucson, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100072934 | FAULT-TOLERANT CONTROL SYSTEM - A fault-tolerant position feedback filter may be used in an actuation control system to limit the authority of a first position signal, should the first position signal become erroneous, and thereby prevent a postulated runaway condition of an acuator. The filter includes a difference function, a limited integrator, and a summer The difference function is coupled to receive a first position signal and a combined position error signal and is operable to supply a first position error signal representative of a mathematical difference between the first position signal and the combined position signal. The limited integrator is coupled to receive the first position error signal and operable to supply an integrated position error signal that is limited in magnitude to a predetermined limit. The summer is coupled to receive the integrated position error signal and a second position signal and is operable to supply the combined position error signal. The combined position error signal is representative of a mathematical sum of the integrated position error signal and the second position signal. | 03-25-2010 |