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Brandon Monroe, Mckinney, TX US
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20150270793 | Automated Verification Testing for a Motor Capacitor - A motor capacitor verification unit includes a capacitor selection section coupled to an electric motor employing a motor capacitor for its operation that connects the motor capacitor for verification testing. Also included is a capacitor testing section coupled to the capacitor selection section that evaluates the motor capacitor for operation with the electric motor. Further included is an AC power control section coupled to the capacitor testing section and that only permits application of an AC operating voltage to the electric motor and the motor capacitor after a successful motor capacitor verification as required for electric motor operation. An electric motor operating system, an HVAC operating system and methods of operating an electric motor, retrofitting a motor capacitor verification unit to an electric motor and manufacturing a motor capacitor verification unit for use with an electric motor are also provided. | 09-24-2015 |
Charles Monroe, Oxfordshire GB
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20080276482 | Freeze Drying of Target Substances - A target substance ( | 11-13-2008 |
Charles Monroe, Falls Church, VA US
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20140289087 | System and Method for Chart Pattern Recognition and Analysis in an Electronic Trading Environment - A system and method are provided for chart pattern recognition and analysis. In one embodiment, a graphical interface is provided to enable a trader to select a portion of a chart to be used in the chart pattern analysis. The pattern of the selected portion of the chart could then be used to find one or more similar chart patterns in a user-defined timeframe, such as any future time period or a time period in the past. When a reoccurring chart pattern is found in any future time period, an alert signal can be generated to alert a user of a possibility of the chart pattern reoccurrence. Alternatively, chart pattern matches can be found in a time period in the past, and a set of studies can be applied to the found matches to generate a set of reoccurring indicator values. The reoccurring indicator values can be used in combination with the chart pattern to detect any similar chart patterns in the future. | 09-25-2014 |
Charles Monroe, Gloucestershire GB
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20140263359 | POLARIZATION SAMPLE GEOMETRY - A carrier for a sample of highly polarized material includes a shell having a radially exterior surface and a radially interior surface, and a sample of highly polarized material interiorly adjacent to the radially interior surface. The shell may be substantially cylindrical, and may be constructed from a magnetic or non-magnetic material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise a methyl rotor group material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise pyruvic acid or an acetic acid. The sample of highly polarized material may be co-axial with the cylindrical shell. The sample of highly polarized material may be bonded or frozen to the radially interior surface of the shell. The carrier may further comprise a wad of material that forms a volume and contacts an axially proximate end of at least one of the shell or the sample. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Malcom Monroe, Gloucestershire GB
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20100024471 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING CARBON DIOXIDE BY ANTI-SUBLIMATION AT RAISED PRESSURE - A method for removal of CO2 from a gas stream by anti-sublimation, comprising the steps of: a) introducing a gas stream containing CO2 into a frosting vessel; b) reducing the temperature of at least a portion of the gas stream in said frosting vessel to a temperature at which solid CO2 is deposited by anti-sublimation; c) discharging the gas stream depleted of CO2 from the frosting vessel; and d) recovering the deposited solid CO2; wherein the pressure of the gas stream in step b) is higher than atmospheric pressure. An anti-sublimation system for removal of CO2 from a gas stream, comprising: a frosting vessel configured to receive the gas stream, said frosting vessel comprising a low temperature refrigeration device configured for reducing the temperature of at least a portion of a gas stream in said frosting vessel to a temperature at which solid CO2 is deposited by anti-sublimation; and a compressor configured to increase the gas pressure of the gas stream which is fed to the frosting vessel. | 02-04-2010 |
Charles W. Monroe, London GB
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20080283414 | Electrowetting devices - A device comprising: a chamber containing two immiscible conductive liquids, the liquids having an interface therebetween; and electrodes arranged to apply a voltage across the interface between the said liquids such as to control the shape of the interface. | 11-20-2008 |
David A. Monroe, Milford, OH US
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20150148834 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH STAGED CLAMPING - An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The end effector is located at a distal end of the shaft assembly. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is configured to vibrate at an ultrasonic frequency. The clamp arm comprises a clamp pad. The clamp arm is movable toward the ultrasonic blade to compress tissue between the clamp pad and the ultrasonic blade in two stages. During the first stage, the clamp arm is configured to compress tissue with only a distal portion of the clamp pad. During the second stage, the clamp arm is configured to compress tissue with the distal portion and a proximal portion of the clamp pad. Thus, the tissue compression begins at the distal portion and subsequently progresses toward the proximal portion. | 05-28-2015 |
20150297286 | DEVICE STATUS FEEDBACK FOR BIPOLAR TISSUE SPACER - A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a feedback system. The end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable relative to the other one of the first jaw and the second jaw to transition the end effector during a closure stroke between an open configuration, a first approximated configuration, and a second approximated configuration. The feedback system includes an indicator, the indicator transitionable between a first indicator position, a second indicator position, and a third indicator position, wherein the indicator is in the first indicator position when the end effect is in the open configuration, wherein the indicator is in the second indicator position when the end effector is in the first approximated configuration, and wherein the indicator is in the third indicator position when the end effector is in the second approximated configuration. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320437 | METHOD OF OPERATING AN ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide comprises a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section comprises a plurality of body portions aligned along the longitudinal axis and a flexible locking member. The flexible locking member is operable to secure the body portions in relation to each other and in relation to the shaft. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section to thereby deflect the end effector from the longitudinal axis. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320438 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH END EFFECTOR HAVING RESTRICTED ARTICULATION - An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide comprises a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section comprises a plurality of body portions aligned along the longitudinal axis and a flexible locking member. The flexible locking member is operable to secure the body portions in relation to each other and in relation to the shaft. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section to thereby deflect the end effector from the longitudinal axis. | 11-12-2015 |
20160030076 | ACTUATION MECHANISMS AND LOAD ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an inner tube, an outer tube, an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp member pivotably moveable relative to the ultrasonic blade. The ultrasonic blade is acoustically coupled to an ultrasonic transducer. The clamp member pivotably movable relative to the ultrasonic blade between an open configuration and an approximated configuration with respect to the ultrasonic blade, wherein the clamp member is pivotably coupled to the inner tube, wherein the clamp member is pivotably coupled to the outer tube, and wherein movement of the outer tube relative to the inner tube between the first position and the second position transitions the clamp member between the open configuration and the approximate configuration. | 02-04-2016 |
David A. Monroe, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150080879 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL STEAM OR SMOKE CONTROL - A medical device includes an end effector configured to apply bipolar energy to target tissue along a working portion thereof and a fluid control system to control the flow of a fluid produced when the end effector applies the bipolar energy to heat the target tissue. The fluid control system includes a fluid path element defining a fluid path, a distal fluid port configured to intake the fluid adjacent to the working portion of an end effector for transport through the fluid path, and a proximal fluid port configured to intake the fluid transported through the fluid path and to exhaust the transported fluid. | 03-19-2015 |
20150080924 | ARTICULATION FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The acoustic waveguide is coupled with the transducer. The articulation section includes a collar that is located distal to a nodal portion of the waveguide and is operable to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section. The articulation drive assembly comprises at least one translating articulation driver coupled with the collar. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue even when the articulation section is in an articulated state. | 03-19-2015 |
20150182250 | COUPLING FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The body comprises a pivotal trigger. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue. Pivotal movement of the trigger causes movement of the clamp arm. The shaft is operable to be selectively coupled and decoupled from the ultrasonic transducer. The apparatus comprises electro-mechanical means for coupling and decoupling the shaft from the ultrasonic transducer, and may further comprise means for preventing movement of the shaft as it is coupled to the ultrasonic transducer. | 07-02-2015 |
David G. Monroe, Eyota, MN US
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20140017260 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING BONE LOSS - This document provides methods and materials involved in reducing bone loss. For example, methods and material for using one or more inhibitors of a Rorβ polypeptide to reduce bone loss are provided. In some cases, methods and material for using one or more inhibitors of a Rorβ polypeptide to treat osteoporosis are provided. | 01-16-2014 |
Dexter B. Monroe, Memphis, TN US
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20130180677 | Methods To Control Organic Contaminants In Fibers - Methods to control organic contaminants in fibers are described. One method involves contacting the fibers with a) diatomaceous earth and b) detackifier, or an ester hydrolyzing enzyme, or both, for a sufficient time and in a sufficient amount to control the organic contaminants present in the fibers. This method is effective to reduce stickies in paper mill furnish formed with recycled fibers. A method for pitch control in paper mill furnish formed with virgin fibers is also provided. Resulting paper products formed from the processed fibers are also described as well as methods to make them. | 07-18-2013 |
Emily H. Monroe, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140135804 | ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES - Disclosed are ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices. The disclosed embodiments include ultrasonic blades comprising various grasping features, devices configured to prevent ingress of surgical matter, e.g., fluid and tissue, in the space between an ultrasonic blade and an inner or outer tube distal of the distal seal, alternate closure mechanisms for ultrasonic devices, ultrasonic transducer rotation limiters to limit the rotation of an ultrasonic transducer, ultrasonic transducer rotation systems to provide unlimited continuous rotation of an ultrasonic device, integrated ultrasonic instrument electrically connected to provide RF spot coagulation with an ultrasonic (RF) generator, and coated ultrasonic/RF blades. | 05-15-2014 |
Fred Monroe, Beverly Hills, MI US
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20140095374 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRADING ORDER PRIORITY LEVELS IN AN ELECTRONIC TRADING ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for trading order priority levels in an electronic trading environment are described. In one embodiment, a trader who is willing to have his order moved from a high priority level to a lower priority level in an order queue may advertise his willingness to do so, and other traders can place bids for the high priority level. In such an embodiment, for example, a bidder who places the highest bid or whose bid is received first may get the high priority level in the order queue in exchange for the paid fee. | 04-03-2014 |
20140172673 | AGGREGATED TRADING SYSTEM - A trading system is described herein for hosting a collection of one or more electronic exchanges. The collection of electronic exchanges may be made up of separately designated exchanges under one or more authorizing and regulating bodies. The trading system receives from traders bids to purchase and offers to sell a tradeable object listed at one of the electronic exchanges. Then, the trading system directs the bids and offers to the appropriate exchange where the bids and offers may be automatically matched in the corresponding market. The trading system may also be used to take actions in one or more markets that are internal and external to the trading system on behalf of a trader using preprogrammed trading instructions. | 06-19-2014 |
Fred Monroe, Birmingham, MI US
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20140236805 | System and Method for Changing Order Priority Levels in an Electronic Trading Environment - A system and method for fee-based order priority level modification in an electronic trading environment are described. When an order reaches an exchange, a priority level of the order may be changed to a higher priority level, and the priority level of the order initially at the higher priority level may be changed to a lower priority level of the received order. In one embodiment, a trader who is gaining a higher priority level will be preferably charged a fee for having his order moved to the higher priority level, and at least a portion of that fee may be paid to a trader who is giving up his high priority level. | 08-21-2014 |
20140258077 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AUTOMATIC SPREAD TRADING - The present embodiments are provided to facilitate the automatic trading of spreads in a fast and accurate manner. One or more market data feeds that contain market information for tradable objects are received at an exchange. A spread data feed is generated in response to the market data feeds and from one or more spread setting parameters, which can be entered by a user. The spread data feed is preferably displayed in a spread window as bid and ask quantities associated with an axis or scale of prices. The user can enter orders in the spread window and the legs will be automatically worked to achieve, or attempt to achieve, the spread. In addition, other tools disclosed herein may be utilized to assist the user in making such trades. | 09-11-2014 |
20150046311 | System and Method for Improved Order Entry Using Market Depth - Market depth information pertaining to the hedging side is utilized to intelligently break a non-hedging order into multiple orders, such that the orders rest at cascading price levels. This way, the trader can benefit from sweeps in the book and still properly account for the market depth on the hedging side. Further, there is a greater probability of receiving “partials” on the spread order. In addition, hedge orders may be sent at multiple price levels, or sent to the market in pieces over time. By applying a more intelligent process to hedge orders (as opposed to “fire and forget”) an alternative beyond limit orders that can be legged or market orders is provided. | 02-12-2015 |
Gavin Monroe, Fargo, ND US
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20150120587 | USE OF A SOCIAL NETWORK TO ENHANCE HIRING TEAM COLLABORATION - A recruiting system receives user inputs that generate events within the recruiting system related to recruiting a new employee. The recruiting system tags messages with filter tags so that they can be filtered for later viewing. The recruiting system then provides outputs that take action within a social network based on user-initiated events, within the recruiting system. The recruiting system also accesses the social network to display an information feed based on user inputs. | 04-30-2015 |
Glenn L. Monroe, Boca Raton, FL US
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20150022194 | MAGNETOMETER FOR ALIGNING A PORTABLE DEVICE ON A PLANAR CHARGING SURFACE OF AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING UNIT - A portable electronic uses a magnetometer to determine an alignment with an inductive charging unit magnetic charging field. The alignment increases a portion of the magnetic charging field generated by the inductive charging unit and received by the portable device to better power the device and reduce battery recharge times. The portable device displays motion icons to facilitate a manual alignment. The magnetometer may also be used for magnetic earthly field applications such as a compass, navigation and augmented reality. | 01-22-2015 |
James A. Monroe, College Station, TX US
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20160130677 | Systems and Methods for Tailoring Coefficients of Thermal Expansion Between Extreme Positive and Extreme Negative Values - Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to the manufacture of metallic material with a thermal expansion coefficient in a predetermined range, comprising: deforming, a metallic material comprising a first phase and a first thermal expansion coefficient. In response to the deformation, at least some of the first phase is transformed into a second phase, wherein the second phase comprises martensite, and orienting the metallic material in at least one predetermined orientation, wherein the metallic material, subsequent to deformation, comprises a second thermal expansion coefficient, wherein the second thermal expansion coefficient is within a predetermined range, and wherein the thermal expansion is in at least one predetermined direction. In some embodiments, the metallic material comprises the second phase and is thermo-mechanically deformed to orient the grains in at least one direction. | 05-12-2016 |
Jason J. Monroe, Pontiac, MI US
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20150185030 | VEHICLE INFORMATION/ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle information management system for use in a motor vehicle. The system incorporates a radio system which has a display system, and a remotely located processor-based inference engine. The inference engine automatically, wirelessly receives information inputs from the radio system in real time pertaining to at least one of a real time location of the vehicle and at least one of a destination of travel of the vehicle or a status of operation of the vehicle. The inference engine may analyzes the information inputs and determines new information, in real time, that is useful to the vehicle operator, and automatically transmits the new information wirelessly to the radio system for use by the user. The display system automatically displays the new information to the vehicle operator. | 07-02-2015 |
J. Marcus Monroe, Austin, TX US
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20140359589 | Graphical Development and Deployment of Parallel Floating-Point Math Functionality on a System with Heterogeneous Hardware Components - System and method for configuring a system of heterogeneous hardware components, including at least one: programmable hardware element (PHE), digital signal processor (DSP) core, and programmable communication element (PCE). A program, e.g., a graphical program (GP), which includes floating point math functionality and which is targeted for distributed deployment on the system is created. Respective portions of the program for deployment to respective ones of the hardware components are automatically determined. Program code implementing communication functionality between the at least one PHE and the at least one DSP core and targeted for deployment to the at least one PCE is automatically generated. At least one hardware configuration program (HCP) is generated from the program and the code, including compiling the respective portions of the program and the program code for deployment to respective hardware components. The HCP is deployable to the system for concurrent execution of the program. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359590 | Development and Deployment of Parallel Floating-Point Math Functionality on a System with Heterogeneous Hardware Components - System and method for configuring a system of heterogeneous hardware components, including at least one: programmable hardware element (PHE), digital signal processor (DSP) core, and programmable communication element (PCE). A program, e.g., a graphical program (GP), which includes floating point math functionality and which is targeted for distributed deployment on the system is created. Respective portions of the program for deployment to respective ones of the hardware components are automatically determined. Program code implementing communication functionality between the at least one PHE and the at least one DSP core and targeted for deployment to the at least one PCE is automatically generated. At least one hardware configuration program (HCP) is generated from the program and the code, including compiling the respective portions of the program and the program code for deployment to respective hardware components. The HCP is deployable to the system for concurrent execution of the program. | 12-04-2014 |
20160077811 | Graphical Development and Deployment of Parallel Floating-Point Math Functionality on a System with Heterogeneous Hardware Components - System and method for configuring a system of heterogeneous hardware components, including at least one: programmable hardware element (PHE), digital signal processor (DSP) core, and programmable communication element (PCE). A program, e.g., a graphical program (GP), which includes floating point math functionality and which is targeted for distributed deployment on the system is created. Respective portions of the program for deployment to respective ones of the hardware components are automatically determined. Program code implementing communication functionality between the at least one PHE and the at least one DSP core and targeted for deployment to the at least one PCE is automatically generated. At least one hardware configuration program (HCP) is generated from the program and the code, including compiling the respective portions of the program and the program code for deployment to respective hardware components. The HCP is deployable to the system for concurrent execution of the program. | 03-17-2016 |
20160117158 | Global Optimization and Verification of Cyber-Physical Systems Using Floating Point Math Functionality on a System with Heterogeneous Hardware Components - Global optimization and verification of cyber-physical systems using graphical floating point math functionality on a heterogeneous hardware system (HHS). A program includes floating point implementations of a control program (CP), model of a physical system (MPS), objective function, requirements verification program (RVP), and/or global optimizer. A simulation simulates HHS implementation of the program using co-simulation with a trusted model, including simulating behavior and timing of distributed execution of the program on the HHS, and may verify the HHS implementation using the RVP. The HHS is configured to execute the CP and MPS concurrently in a distributed manner. After deploying the program to the HHS, the HHS is configured to globally optimize (improve) the CP and MPS executing concurrently on the HHS via the global optimizer. The optimized MPS may be usable to construct the physical system. The optimized CP may be executable on the HHS to control the physical system. | 04-28-2016 |
Joel Monroe, Brooklyn Center, MN US
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20140344800 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEVICE IDENTIFICATION AND FILE TRANSFER TO BACNET DEVICES - A computerized service tool device and computer implemented method for performing an updating process for multiple unit controllers (UCs) of a HVAC system. The devices and methods include a graphical user interface (GUI) having one or more interactive elements for connecting to one or more devices of the HVAC system for performing the firmware updating process en masse. | 11-20-2014 |
Joel Donald Monroe, Brooklyn Center, MN US
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20140156335 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL COST ANALYSIS OF A COOLING SYSTEM - A system and a method for calculating in real time, actual realized savings that a cooling system obtains from addition of a thermal storage capability to the cooling system, compared to a model of the system without the added thermal storage capability. | 06-05-2014 |
Jon Paul Monroe, Centerville, MA US
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20150369529 | Cooler - A compartmentalized cooler is provided. The cooler may have partitions capable of isolating different compartments of the cooler from the other. These partitions may have additional functions such as acting as a cutting board or ice pack. The cooler may further have a lock box contained within one of the partitions. | 12-24-2015 |
Jordan J. Monroe, Provo, UT US
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20150157263 | WIRELESS INFANT HEALTH MONITOR - A system for wirelessly monitoring the health of an infant comprising a sensing module removably disposed within a wearable article. At least a portion of the sensing module can be in contact with an infant's foot. The sensing module can include a processing unit configured to receive and process health readings received by the sensing module. A wireless transmitter can also be in communication with the processing unit. The wireless transmitter can be configured to transmit the processed health readings to a receiving station. The receiving station can indicate an alarm if the processed health readings indicate a health trend that falls outside of a particular threshold. | 06-11-2015 |
Joseph Raymond Monroe, Atlanta, GA US
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20140052523 | Systems and Methods for Mutually Promoting Fundraising Organizations and Merchants - The disclosure includes systems and methods for promoting fundraising organizations and merchants. In one embodiment, a method can be provided. The method can include receiving an indication a merchant-associated tag was scanned by a tag reader via a processor-based device at a merchant location; validating the merchant-associated tag and scanning event; and providing an incentive to a beneficiary based at least in part on the validation of the merchant-associated tag and the scanning event. | 02-20-2014 |
Joshua G. Monroe, Wentzville, MO US
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20130282565 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TRANSACTIONS FOR A MERCHANT - A method and system for managing payment transactions for a merchant using a computing device coupled to a memory device is described. Each transaction is initiated by a consumer using a payment card. The method includes receiving a registration request from a candidate merchant for enrollment within a manager module wherein the registration request includes registration data associated with the candidate merchant, executing a primary approval process using at least some of the registration data, and transmitting an account request message requesting an opening of a merchant account for the candidate merchant with an acquiring bank upon approval. The method further includes receiving, in real-time, merchant account data associated with the candidate merchant from the acquiring bank upon approval by a secondary approval process wherein the candidate merchant becomes a registered merchant upon the secondary approval. The method further includes managing a first payment transaction submitted by the registered merchant. | 10-24-2013 |
20140099886 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT USING A MOBILE DEVICE - A system and method is disclosed for a contactless payment enabled smartphone in which a user can toggle between multiple payment methods, i.e. multiple different credit/debit card accounts, by predefined user actions, alone or in combination with the act of changing the physical orientation of the smartphone, and complete a payment transaction using the selected payment method via a contactless, wireless transmission. | 04-10-2014 |
Kenneth L. Monroe, Calhoun, GA US
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20160034846 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND AUDITING SHIPMENT ITEMS - Devices, systems and methods for tracking and auditing shipment items are provided by capturing video of the shipment items handled in a facility. In certain embodiments, tracking devices are disclosed that can be integrated in a platform for material handling vehicle and manufacturing systems. In certain embodiments, tracking devices can provide tracking and auditing of shipment items by using a method of capturing video of shipment items as they are being handled. In certain embodiments, tracking devices can be coupled to video cameras. The video to be captured may be determined based on the information collected and/or commands received in relation to the items. In some embodiments, the method can create metadata and associate video and item information for shipment items handled in a facility. The video and metadata can be accessed through a communication network at a later time for tracking, auditing and other purposes. | 02-04-2016 |
20160034847 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND AUDITING SHIPMENT ITEMS - Devices, systems and methods for tracking and auditing shipment items are provided by capturing video of the shipment items handled in a facility. In certain embodiments, tracking devices are disclosed that can be integrated in a platform for material handling vehicle and manufacturing systems. In certain embodiments, tracking devices can provide tracking and auditing of shipment items by using a method of capturing video of shipment items as they are being handled. In certain embodiments, tracking devices can be coupled to video cameras. The video to be captured may be determined based on the information collected and/or commands received in relation to the items. In some embodiments, the method can create metadata and associate video and item information for shipment items handled in a facility. The video and metadata can be accessed through a communication network at a later time for tracking, auditing and other purposes. | 02-04-2016 |
Kyle D. Monroe, Pittsford, NY US
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20160083425 | Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Allosteric Binding Ligands To Modulate Serum Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Levels - This invention is related to the field of hypercholesterolemia. In particular, the invention provides compositions and methods to modulate circulating levels of low density lipoproteins by altering the conformation of the protein PCSK9 using synthetic ligands and/or synthetic ligand derivative sequences of 3-8 amino acids ranging between 350-2,000 Da. Altering the conformation of PCSK9 affects the interaction between PCSK9 and an endogenous low density lipoprotein receptor, and can lead to reduced or increased levels of circulating LDL-cholesterol. High LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk for heart disease. Low LDL-cholesterol levels may be problematic in other conditions, such as liver dysfunction; thus, there is also utility for ligands which can raise LDL levels. | 03-24-2016 |
Mark L. Monroe, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20160029522 | Multiple expansion card insertion and extraction tool - A device comprises a rail configured to span and detachably couple to a housing. The device includes a plate that engages the housing and a mechanism securing the tool to the housing. The housing contains a printed circuit board configured with at least one row of slots, each slot configured with a retainer mechanism. A jaw assembly slides along the rail over more than one card positioned in the row of slots. The assembly includes a pair of inserts that perform either seating or extracting more than one card positioned in more than one slot. The device includes a lever for biasing the jaw assembly, where the inserts engage a selected one of more than one card positioned in more than one slot and the retainer mechanism for performing either simultaneously seating more than one card into or simultaneously extracting more than one card from more than slot. | 01-28-2016 |
Paul Monroe, Cortland, OH US
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20160031275 | VEHICLE FOR AERONAUTIC OPERATION AND SUBMERSED OPERATION - Vehicle for aeronautic operation and submersed operation includes members secured to rotors and a body, the members having adjustable features arranged and disposed to position the rotors to rotate in a first plane during the aeronautic operation and a second plane during the submersed operation, a fluid enclosure operably connected through the body to the rotor, the fluid enclosure having a submersion mechanism arranged and disposed for the vehicle to adjustably ascend and descend during the submersed operation of the vehicle, and a control system and power system for operably controlling the rotor, the adjustable feature, and/or the fluid enclosure. The rotor is configured to move the vehicle during the aeronautic operation and the submersed operation. A process includes operating the vehicle in the aeronautic operation and the submersed operation. | 02-04-2016 |
Robert William Monroe, Melissa, TX US
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20140242914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING MULTIPLE ANTENNA ARRAYS - A method includes transmitting a calibration command to multiple antenna arrays. Each antenna array includes a plurality of antenna elements, a plurality of transmitter and receiver channels, and a calibration circuit comprising a calibration receiver and a calibration transmitter. The antenna arrays are connected to one another. The method also includes, for each pair of connected antenna arrays, calibrating the calibration circuits of the connected antenna arrays based on time delay differences and phase delay differences between the calibration receivers and the calibration transmitters in the pair of connected antenna arrays. In addition, the method includes calibrating the antenna elements of each antenna array using the calibrated calibration circuits. | 08-28-2014 |
Scott A. Monroe, Frisco, TX US
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20140365693 | CAN AND FLEXIBLE DATA RATE CAN NODE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MIXED BUS CAN FD COMMUNICATIONS - Controller area network (CAN) communications apparatus and methods are presented for CAN flexible data rate (CAN FD) communications in a mixed CAN network with CAN FD nodes and one or more non-FD CAN nodes in which a CAN FD node wishing to transmit CAN FD frames sends a first predefined message requesting the non-FD CAN nodes to disable their transmitters before transmitting the CAN FD frames, and thereafter sends a second predefined message or a predefined signal to return the non-FD CAN nodes to normal operation. | 12-11-2014 |
Steven James Monroe, Jacksonville, FL US
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20160131453 | Low Profile Weapon Receptacle - Low profile receptacle devices that removably receive at least one weapon via a formed friction fit are disclosed. In an aspect, low profile receptacle devices are disclosed that comprise at least one rigid or semi-rigid sheet of material that makes the devices durable, reliable, compact, ergonomic, highly concealable, and easy to use. Such low profile receptacle devices may be worn on a user's belt via integration with at least one belt loop. | 05-12-2016 |
Terry Monroe, Tomball, TX US
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20150129216 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS USING INORGANIC FIBERS IN INJECTED FLUIDS - A method of plugging an opening in a subterranean formation such as a fracture system is provided. A gel composition can be provided which includes an aqueous fluid, a cross-linkable polymer soluble in the aqueous fluid and a cross-linking agent. Inorganic fibers can be added to the gel composition. The gel composition can be injected into the opening in the subterranean formation. The gel composition can be cross-linked, and the opening can be plugged with the gel composition. In certain illustrative embodiments, the inorganic fibers can be mineral wool fibers. | 05-14-2015 |
Thomas Allen Monroe, Raleigh, NC US
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20160042635 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HAND HYGIENE PROTOCOL - Hygiene management systems are provided for managing hygiene compliance. In some embodiments, the hygiene systems can include video cameras to count people entering a managed room. Responsive to each detected entry a timer can be started by the system, which is reset by activation of hygiene stations (e.g., hand washing stations or sanitizer dispensers). If the timers expire without use of the hygiene stations, the system triggers visual and/or audible alarms to remind people to use the hygiene stations. | 02-11-2016 |
Todd M. Monroe, Eaton Rapids, MI US
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20150329249 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER - A tamper evident and resistant container includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray defining a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container further includes a first tab provided on one of the cover or the tray and at least partially defined by a line of weakness. When the cover is in the closed position, a user may pull the first tab to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray, wherein the line of weakness at least partially defining the first tab is configured to tear when the first tab is pulled to tear the hinge to separate the cover from the tray. | 11-19-2015 |
William Coan Monroe, Monroe, WA US
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20130258866 | DYNAMIC SCROLLING-TICKER FOR INITIATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - A system and method for initiating communications between a first wireless device and a second wireless device. The method includes the steps of detecting the status of the first wireless device, notifying the second wireless device via a scrolling ticker message based on the detecting step and establishing a communication session between the first and second wireless devices. The detecting step includes generating an alert based on a predefined event. The system for establishing a communication path between a first mobile device and a second mobile device includes an IMS core, a presence server communicatively coupled to the IMS core and in communication with the first mobile device, a scrolling ticker server in communication with the presence server and with the second mobile device, wherein the presence server communicates availability of the first mobile device and the scrolling ticker notifies the second mobile device of the availability of the first mobile device. | 10-03-2013 |
William S. Monroe, Iowa City, IA US
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20140275952 | TREATMENT PLANNING FOR LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION PROCEDURES - Methods and systems for planning a bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedure, such as placement of a one-way valve or biosealant or energy delivery in a patient's lungs. The system may include a processor and programming operable on the processor for planning the lung volume reduction procedure. Planning the lung volume reduction procedure by the processor may include receiving patient volumetric images, analyzing the images to identify the lobes and airway tree of the lungs, displaying a three dimensional model of the lungs, generating and displaying a suggested treatment volume on the three dimensional model, receiving a selected treatment volume from a user, generating and displaying a suggested treatment location within the airway tree, receiving a selected treatment location within the airway tree from the user, receiving a selected treatment modality from the user, and displaying a treatment plan. | 09-18-2014 |
W. Todd Monroe, Baton Rouge, VA US
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20140236195 | Soft Tissue Fixation Device - A soft tissue fixation device for use in ACL or CrCL reconstruction has a base member provided with a passageway extending perpendicularly from its top surface through its bottom surface. The passageway is sized to allow soft tissue to be inserted through the passageway. The fixation device also includes an affixing member attachable to the base member. The base member has a notched section in the top surface extending from the passageway to a first perimeter section of the base member sized to accommodate at least a portion of the graft. Either surgical grade tissue glue or at least one perpendicularly extending spike is used to secure the base member to the bone. The base member is also provided with a sleeve whose interior wall surfaces form a part of the passageway and is sized to be inserted into the bone opening. The affixing member is provided with a series of teeth members extending downward from its lower surface. The teeth members are positioned so that when the affixing member is attached to the base member the teeth members will extend across and into the notched section of the top surface of the base member. The opposite ends of the affixing member is shaped to fit into aligned notches positioned along perimeter sections of the base member bottom surface for attaching the clip member to the base member. | 08-21-2014 |