Kline, US
Albert E. Kline, Tulsa, OK US
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20090321067 | RELEASING SLIPS FOR OIL WELL TOOL - Releasing slips for use with a downhole tool, a tool for deploying downhole in a well utilizing the releasing slips and a well in which a downhole tool is deployed utilizing the releasing slips of the invention is described herein. The tool has a plurality of slips for selective engagement with a wall of a wellbore. The slips include releasing slips and biting slips. The releasing slips have a low friction surface, e.g., a substantially smooth surface for engaging the wall of the wellbore. The smooth wall engaging face of the releasing slips facilitate easy release of the slips, thereby facilitating easy removal of the downhole tool. The slips may include a plurality of hardened members that protrude from the wall engaging face of the releasing slips to reduce wear on the face of the releasing slip. | 12-31-2009 |
Billie J. Kline, Kingston, MA US
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20110236478 | CO-CRYSTALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - An immediate release formulation of an active ingredient. | 09-29-2011 |
20130102782 | PROCESSES AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PRODUCING AZAINDOLES - The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds useful as inhibitors of Janus kinases (JAK). | 04-25-2013 |
20130303764 | PROCESSES AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PRODUCING AZAINDOLES - The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds useful as inhibitors of Janus kinases (JAK). | 11-14-2013 |
20140206888 | METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF THIOPHENE COMPOUNDS - A method of preparing Compound (1): | 07-24-2014 |
20140309421 | PROCESSES AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PRODUCING AZAINDOLES - The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds useful as inhibitors of Janus kinases (JAK). | 10-16-2014 |
Brandon Curtis Kline, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20110189393 | EXPANDING VOID FILLER AND A PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An adhesive composition, a process of manufacture and a method of filling a surface having voids with a void filler are disclosed herein. Upon insertion between opposing surfaces or around an exposed surface, the void filler expands into and around the voids, filling surfaces having voids and covering irregularities of concrete structures. | 08-04-2011 |
20130295281 | EXPANDING VOID FILLER AND A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An adhesive composition, a process of manufacture and a method of filling a surface having voids with a void filler are disclosed herein. Upon insertion between opposing surfaces or around an exposed surface, the void filler expands into and around the voids, filling surfaces having voids and covering irregularities of concrete structures. | 11-07-2013 |
Brandon David Kline, Dallas, TX US
Bruce R. Kline, Starksboro, VT US
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20120192908 | Sinkless thermoelectric energy generator - Disclosed is a sinkless electric generator for generating electrical power from temperature cycles encountered by the structure of an aircraft. The sinkless electric generator includes a thermoelectric generator which is in thermal contact with the structure of the aircraft (e.g., the aircraft's skin); an insulated housing containing a thermal mass; and a circuit for providing the energy generated by the thermoelectric generator during the temperature cycles encountered by the structure of the aircraft to a device. The insulated housing is positioned in thermal contact with the thermoelectric generator; wherein during the temperature cycles encountered by the structure of the aircraft, energy is created by the thermoelectric generator when heat is released from the thermal mass contained within the housing through the thermoelectric generator to the aircraft's structure and when heat is supplied from the aircraft's structure through the thermoelectric generator to the thermal mass. | 08-02-2012 |
20140060177 | LIQUID LEVEL GAUGING SYSTEM WITH BUBBLE SHEDDING REFLECTORS - A reflector target includes a reflector defining a tapered reflector surface. The reflector includes an apex opening and an opposed base opening, wherein the base opening has a larger perimeter than the apex opening. The tapered reflector surface extends between the openings forming a tapered passage there-between. The tapered reflector surface is configured to resist the accumulation of surface bubbles on the reflector surface by movement of bubbles along the reflector surface out through the apex opening. | 03-06-2014 |
20140373622 | WIRELESS FUEL SENSOR - Embodiments of the disclosure include wireless fuel systems for an aircraft. The system include wireless fuel sensors having a sensor configured to measure an indication of an amount of fuel in a fuel tank, a transmitter coupled to the sensor, an antenna coupled to the transmitter and a generator configured to provide power to the sensor and the transmitter. The system also includes a controller configured to receive data from each of the plurality of wireless fuel sensors and to responsively calculate the amount of fuel in a fuel tank. | 12-25-2014 |
Bruce Robert Kline, Starksboro, VT US
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20090166509 | Optical power for electronic circuits using a single photovoltaic component - Optical power uses light to run remote, isolated circuits without metallic wires. An optical power system may include a single photovoltaic component that supplies a first voltage in response to impingement of light on the photovoltaic component. A voltage booster receives the first voltage from the photovoltaic component and supplies a second voltage signal at a second voltage that is greater than the first voltage. The optical power system may be integrated with a sensor that is powered by the second voltage from the voltage booster. The photovoltaic component may be an inexpensive light emitting diode. | 07-02-2009 |
Charles E. Kline, Plantation, FL US
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20090134841 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER MANAGEMENT - A method for managing power of a power source and a system is disclosed. The method includes determining ( | 05-28-2009 |
20100246137 | THERMAL-ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A thermal-electrical assembly ( | 09-30-2010 |
20140238183 | ROTARTY CONTROL - A rotary control ( | 08-28-2014 |
Charles Reid Kline, South Miami, FL US
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20100071608 | Outrigger Appendage - An appendage for an outrigger for trolling baits and lures outboard of the hull and forward of or close to the boat's stern wake which is created when the boat moves through the water. The appendage is configured for attachment to the outrigger, and movable from an retracted position to an extended position after attachment to the outrigger. The appendage may comprise a hinge, spring or other mechanism to allow the appendage to swing, fold or otherwise move between retracted and extended positions, and a control line or other means to control the movement of the appendage between retracted and extended positions. The appendage may also comprise one or more halyards and release clips for releasably holding lines attached to baits or lures. | 03-25-2010 |
Chris Kline, Marietta, GA US
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20100104708 | FOOD PRODUCT STABILIZER SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for processing a food product by reducing a temperature of the food product to retain ingredients within the food product and adapt the food product for retaining deformation to a select shape; and pressing the food product to the select shape, wherein the shape of the food product and the ingredients therein are retained for subsequent processing. | 04-29-2010 |
20130004631 | FOOD PRODUCT STABILIZER SYSTEM - A method for processing a food product includes in sequence providing ingredients to the food product; reducing a temperature of a surface of the food product for providing a crust at the surface to retain the ingredients in the food product and adapt the food product for retaining deformation to a select shape; and pressing the food product in to the select shape, wherein the shape of the food product and the ingredients in the food product are retained for subsequent processing. | 01-03-2013 |
Chris Kline, Austin, TX US
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20080289640 | VACUUM ACTIVATED DEVICE FOR HUMAN IMMOBILIZATION - A vacuum activated device for holding a human immobile. The device includes a rigid frame of a three dimensional shape large enough to surround a human torso and a bag comprised of a flexible, air impermeable material enclosing the frame. A closure on the bag is necessary to allow an occupant to enter or be placed within it. When air is evacuated through a hole in the bag its surface will collapse around the frame and the occupant's body. The rigidity of the frame in combination with the pressure applied to the occupant by the surface of the bag will impede further movement by the occupant. A means to allow the occupant access to breathable air will be provided. | 11-27-2008 |
Christopher Ames Kline, St. Louis, MO US
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20110125606 | PRODUCT EXCHANGE SYSTEM - An exchange system for facilitating the purchase of products is described. The system is coupled, in one embodiment, to a communications link. Potential product purchasers and sellers may access the exchange system via the network, and submit offers and/or pricing requests to such system. In response to the requests, the system processor retrieves the stored data from the respective databases, and causes such data to be transmitted to the local site for display. The exchange systems also executes certain functions in response to commands and data transmitted from buyer sites, seller sites and institution sites. | 05-26-2011 |
Christopher N. Kline, Firestone, CO US
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20100071066 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DYNAMICALLY PERFORMING AN AUDIT AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE VALIDATION IN AN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT - A system, method and program product for dynamically performing an audit and security compliance validation. The method includes providing a tool for performing a compliance check of installed computer applications running on a system, the tool including a first set and a second set of plug-ins. Further, the method includes scanning the system, using plug-ins selected from the first set to obtain a current inventory of applications currently installed on the system and selecting plug-ins from the second set to be run on the system in response to the current inventory of applications obtained, and automatically running the plug-ins selected from the second set for performing the compliance check on the system in response to a scheduling criteria identified for the system, where the second set of plug-ins perform the compliance check for only the applications currently installed on the system. | 03-18-2010 |
20120072582 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND PROGRAM STORAGE DEVICE FOR SCHEDULING THE PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE TASKS TO MAINTAIN A SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT - A method, apparatus and program storage device for scheduling the performance of maintenance tasks to maintain a system environment is disclosed. A parameter for a computer system is monitored to detect a need to perform at least one maintenance task. At least one maintenance task is performed when the monitoring detects the need to perform at least one maintenance task or at least once within a predetermined period. | 03-22-2012 |
20120291132 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DYNAMICALLY PERFORMING AN AUDIT AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE VALIDATION IN AN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT - A system, method and program product for dynamically performing an audit and security compliance validation. The method includes providing a tool for performing a compliance check of installed computer applications running on a system, the tool including a first set and a second set of plug-ins. Further, the method includes scanning the system, using plug-ins selected from the first set to obtain a current inventory of applications currently installed on the system and selecting plug-ins from the second set to be run on the system in response to the current inventory of applications obtained, and automatically running the plug-ins selected from the second set for performing the compliance check on the system in response to a scheduling criteria identified for the system, where the second set of plug-ins perform the compliance check for only the applications currently installed on the system. | 11-15-2012 |
Christopher Norman Kline, Firestone, CO US
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20080275976 | INFORMATION GATHERING TOOL FOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION - A method and program product for gathering information about a system. A user logs on to the system, and in response, computer programming automatically identifies application instances executing in the system, determines whether the system is configured for high availability, determines whether each of the identified application instances is configured for high availability, determines if the system is a node of a cluster of systems, and compiles and displays a unified report of the resulting information. The foregoing type of information is automatically compiled and displayed for other systems as well, in different respective sessions. | 11-06-2008 |
Craig R. Kline, Linton, IN US
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20120061580 | NEUTRON DETECTOR HAVING ENHANCED ABSORPTION AND BIFURCATED DETECTION ELEMENTS - A neutron detection system includes a neutron scintillator having a thickness greater than an optimal thickness and less than twice the optimal thickness. The system includes a first layer of wavelength shifting fiber optic elements positioned on a first side of the neutron scintillator. Adjacent fibers of the first layer pass light to distinct photo-multiplication devices. The system further includes a second layer of wavelength shifting fiber optic elements positioned on a second side of the neutron scintillator. Adjacent fibers of the second layer pass light to distinct photo-multiplication devices. The two layers may share photo-multiplication devices or use different sets of photo-multiplication devices. The system includes a controller that distinguishes a neutron radiation event from a gamma radiation event in response to electronic signals from the distinct photo-multiplication devices. | 03-15-2012 |
20120104265 | RADIATION DETECTOR HAVING A RIBBED SCINTILLATOR - A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between. | 05-03-2012 |
20140077085 | Radiation Detector Having a Ribbed Scintillator - A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between. | 03-20-2014 |
20140151565 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Detecting Neutrons - A neutron detector is disclosed that includes a generally elongate sealed housing. A scintillator based neutron detection assembly is positioned within the elongate housing. The scintillator based neutron detection assembly includes a reflective portion, a plurality of optical fibers, and a scintillator portion. A fiber guide is connected with an end of said scintillator based neutron detection assembly and an end of the at least one bundle of fibers from the plurality of optical fibers is positioned in an output port in the fiber guide. A sensor assembly is included and is connected with the end of the bundle of fibers. An output connector is located on a front end of the generally elongate sealed housing for transmitting an output voltage in response to a neutron event. | 06-05-2014 |
C.robert Kline, Austin, TX US
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20120172474 | Surface-Etched Etched Alumina/SiC Mini-Whisker Composite Material and Uses Thereof - A composition of matter comprising 0.01 to 35% by weight of Al | 07-05-2012 |
Dan Kline, Chandler, AZ US
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20090324517 | HALITOSIS TREATMENT - A method of oral treatment to eliminate odors, particularly halitosis, using two or more oral treatment compositions. A four step method in a sequential order may be followed using compositions including hydrogen peroxide, metal ions, bactericidal agents and essential oils. Gargling increases the effectiveness of the treatment. Good breath is maintained with a two step maintenance treatment. | 12-31-2009 |
Daniel L. Kline, Gainesville, FL US
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20110030267 | Biting insect trap - The present invention is directed to a biting insect trap, comprising a base; a lower housing attached to the base and including a source of carbon dioxide disposed within the lower housing; a central housing attached to the lower housing and comprising, an induction fan, a fan discharge port, and an insect collection tray; an upper housing attached to the central housing and comprising a heating source disposed around the upper housing portion, the heating source having a heating element arranged in a pattern resembling veins and arteries; one or more insect capture ports, and an emitter disposed to emit carbon dioxide; a source of insect attractant disposed adjacent the heating element, such that the insect attractant is heated by the heating element; and a control panel comprising a controller positioned on the central housing, the controller controlling all the electronic functions of the device, as well as operation of the emitter so as to control emission of the carbon dioxide. | 02-10-2011 |
Ellis L Kline, Pendleton, SC US
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20090163458 | Compositions and methods for treating Parkinson's disease and related disorders - The present disclosure relates generally to methods and compositions for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or other movement disorders. More particularly, the present disclosure describes a method for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders by administering a composition comprising one or more of the following active agents; estradiol, estriol, testosterone, and 19-nortestosterone. In addition, the compositions of the present invention can be used for enhancing or optimizing the effectiveness of neural stimulation in treating the symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. | 06-25-2009 |
20130143847 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS - The present disclosure relates generally to methods and compositions for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or other movement disorders. More particularly, the present disclosure describes a method for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders by administering a composition comprising one or more of the following active agents; estradiol, estriol, testosterone, and 19-nortestosterone. In addition, the compositions of the present invention can be used for enhancing or optimizing the effectiveness of neural stimulation in treating the symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. | 06-06-2013 |
Eric Kline, Rochester, MN US
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20110056655 | Dual-Fluid Heat Exhanger - An integrated circuit dual-fluid heat exchanger has a housing containing first and second immiscible fluids. A heat-introducing base element contacts the first fluid. A heat-receiving surface on the base element is configured for interfacial contact with a heat-radiating surface of an integrated circuit device. A heat-removing condenser element contacts the second fluid, or is separated therefrom by a gap. The first and second fluids are selected to controllably remove heat from the integrated circuit device by forming heated mass units of the first fluid that migrate through the second fluid and come into contact with the condenser element, where they are cooled and allowed to return to the base element. A heat-expulsion portion on the condenser element is configured to dissipate heat removed by the condenser element to an exterior environment outside the heat exchanger. | 03-10-2011 |
20130064811 | Methods to Enhance Cancer Treatment - Herein are provided methods for reducing or eliminating cancer in a patient in need of cancer treatment, by providing cholesterol deprivation therapy (CDT) in conjunction with antibodies directed against cholesterol-deprived tumor cells. Further provided are methods of enhancing the efficacy of other cancer treatments, by administering CDT and antibodies directed against cholesterol-deprived tumor cells, in combination with additional anti-cancer therapies. | 03-14-2013 |
20130131432 | Selective Destruction of Cancer Cells via Tuned Ultrasound Resonance - Disclosed is a method to use tuned resonant frequency ultrasonic energy for treatment of cancer that selectively destroys neoplastic cells while leaving surrounding healthy tissue minimally affected. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131557 | Selective Destruction of Cancer Cells via Tuned Ultrasound Resonance - Disclosed is a method to use tuned resonant frequency ultrasonic energy for treatment of cancer that selectively destroys neoplastic cells while leaving surrounding healthy tissue minimally affected. | 05-23-2013 |
Eric V. Kline, Stillwater, MN US
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20080268666 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED IMPEDANCE IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT - An apparatus for providing a controlled impedance directly to predetermined contact elements within a socket, thereby reducing the “distorting” nature of the electrical interconnection system. In an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, predetermined contacts of a socket may have a resistance, inductance, capacitance, or a combination thereof incorporated therein. In another illustrative embodiment, at least one active element(s) may also be incorporated into predefined contacts. In this manner, predefined contacts may “process” the corresponding signal in a predetermined manner, defined by the circuitry incorporated on the contact itself. Illustrative functions that may be performed include, but are not limited to, amplifying, analog-to-digital converting, digital-to-analog converting, predefined logic functions, or any other function that may be performed via a combination of active and/or passive elements including a microprocessor function. | 10-30-2008 |
20100136840 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED IMPEDANCE IN AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT - An apparatus for providing a controlled impedance directly to predetermined contact elements within a socket, thereby reducing the “distorting” nature of the electrical interconnection system. In an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, predetermined contacts of a socket may have a resistance, inductance, capacitance, or a combination thereof incorporated therein. In another illustrative embodiment, at least one active element(s) may also be incorporated into predefined contacts. In this manner, predefined contacts may “process” the corresponding signal in a predetermined manner, defined by the circuitry incorporated on the contact itself. Illustrative functions that may be performed include, but are not limited to, amplifying, analog-to-digital converting, digital-to-analog converting, predefined logic functions, or any other function that may be performed via a combination of active and/or passive elements including a microprocessor function. | 06-03-2010 |
Eric V. Kline, Rochester, MN US
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20090210190 | HEAT SINK METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT - Where an attachment means connects a heat sink to a system component, heat is thereby conducted to the heat sink from the component, a temperature sensor is located on the heat sink and another on the component or the attachment means, a portion of the attachment means is disposed between the sensors. Temperature readings from the sensors are compared to identify a failing one of the heat sink, the attachment means portion, and the component, with respect to heat conduction. Corrective action may be identified, and self-power means may also be provided to supply operative power. A wireless output circuit may be provided. Multiple heat sink sensors may be provided in any element. Rate-of-rise temperature readings may be observed and compared, including to historical values. | 08-20-2009 |
20110303403 | Flexible Heat Exchanger - An embodiment of the invention comprises a method for constructing a heat exchanger for cooling one or more semiconductor components. The method comprises the step of providing first and second planar sheets of specified thermally conductive metal foil, wherein each of the sheets has and exterior side and an interior side. The method further comprises forming one or more thermal contact nodes (TCNs) in the first sheet, wherein each TCN extends outward from the exterior side of the first sheet, and comprises a planar contact member and one or more side sections, the side sections respectively including resilient components that enable the contact member of the TCN to move toward and away from the exterior side of the first sheet, and the side sections and contact member of a TCN collectively forming a coolant chamber. Channel segments are configured along the interior side of the first sheet, wherein each channel extends between the coolant chambers and two TCNs, or between the coolant chamber of a TCN and an input port or output port, selectively. The method further comprises joining the interior side of the second sheet to the interior side of the first sheet, in order to form a sealed flow path that includes each channel segment, and enables liquid coolant to flow into and out of the coolant chamber of each TCN. | 12-15-2011 |
20120027340 | Semiconductor Through-Wafer Electrical Signal-Carrying Waveguide - A through-wafer electrical signal communication apparatus and method utilize a semiconductor substrate having first and surfaces and a continuous peripheral edge. The first surface supports active integrated circuit components. An electromagnetic waveguide supports data communication through the semiconductor substrate. The waveguide has an electrically conductive waveguide boundary structure surrounding a waveguide interior region formed by a portion of the semiconductor substrate. The waveguide is sized and configured to propagate electromagnetic waves of selected wavelength and propagation mode from a first waveguide end to a second waveguide end. A signal launching structure radiates electromagnetic waves into the first waveguide end. A signal pickup structure receives electromagnetic waves from the second waveguide end. The apparatus and method may utilize one or more of the waveguides. The waveguides may include a real waveguide, one or more virtual waveguide formed using light energy, and/or a hybrid waveguide comprising real and virtual waveguide structures. | 02-02-2012 |
20120090880 | MITIGATION AND ELIMINATION OF TIN WHISKERS - A method of mitigating tin whisker formation on electronic assemblies includes exposing tin metal in the electronic assembly to a mitigating agent that interacts with the tin metal to produce a product that is resistant to forming tin whiskers. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092765 | PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION OF DAMAGE TO OPTICAL SURFACES - A polylaminate film system for protecting optical surfaces, such as a lens, has plural polymer thin films arranged in a polylaminate stack, with each thin film coupled to adjacent films via solvent welding. The film system is adhered to the optical surface to be protected and, as each film in the stack becomes damaged or dirty, it may be sequentially removed to present a clean film surface. The transparent film may be composed of the same material as the optical surface to minimize distortion and loss of optical transmission when radiation passes through the combined film and lens. | 04-19-2012 |
20120103402 | SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL POWER ARCHITECTURE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for providing optical power to a semiconductor chip. An active semiconductor layer of the semiconductor chip is disposed toward a front side of the semiconductor chip. The active semiconductor layer comprises one or more integrated circuit devices. A photovoltaic semiconductor layer of the semiconductor chip is disposed between the active semiconductor layer and a back side of the semiconductor chip. The back side of the semiconductor chip is opposite the front side of the semiconductor chip. The photovoltaic semiconductor layer converts electromagnetic radiation to electric power. One or more conductive pathways between the photovoltaic semiconductor layer and the active semiconductor layer provide the electric power from the photovoltaic semiconductor layer to the one or more integrated circuit devices of the active semiconductor layer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120138269 | DUPLEX FLEXIBLE HEAT EXCHANGER - A method and system for cooling an electrical heat source is disclosed. A heat exchanger has two principal sub-assemblies. A closed-loop fluid flow is provided through a second sub-assembly, disposed next to a heat source. An open-loop fluid flow is provided though a first sub-assembly in communication with a second sub-assembly. Each of the first and second sub-assemblies has a rotational element. The fluid flow entering the first sub-assembly rotates the first rotational element, and magnetic communication between the rotational elements causes movement of the second rotational element, thereby achieving fluid movement within the second sub-assembly. Operationally, the closed-loop sub-assembly removes heat from the heat source and transfers it to the open-loop sub-assembly for subsequent heat transfer in a downstream fluid flow. | 06-07-2012 |
20120286929 | AUTHENTICATED SECURITY SYSTEM - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for detecting intruders within a home or business. The apparatus may include a signal generation module that generates a signal pulse. At least a portion of the signal pulse is reflected off individuals within the space. The signal pulse also includes instructions for an RFID tag to send a response message. A first distance is measured between the individual and a position sensor using the reflected portion of the signal. A second distance is measured between the RFID tag and the RFID reader. If the distances are substantially equal, the individual is treated as authorized to be in the space. If the distances are not equal, or if no response is received from the RFID tag, the individual is treated as unauthorized and security measures are taken. | 11-15-2012 |
20120297438 | DYNAMIC MEDIA CONFIGURATION - A method, data processing system, and computer program product for delivering media content. Outputs in a media player for use in delivering versions of a media content are identified. A parameter for each of the outputs is identified to form a set of parameters. A content distribution module forms a version of the media content from the media content and the set of parameters for each of the outputs to form a set of media content. Each of the set of media content is sent through an associated output in the outputs at substantially a same time. | 11-22-2012 |
20120299201 | Use of a Local Constraint to Enhance Attachment of an IC Device to a Mounting Platform - An embodiment is directed to an IC mounting assembly that comprises an IC device having a first planar surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive first terminals are located at the first surface. The assembly further comprises an IC device mounting platform having a second planar surface in closely spaced relationship with the first surface, wherein multiple electrically conductive second terminals are located at the second surface, each second terminal corresponding to one of the first terminals. A solder element extends between each first terminal and its corresponding second terminal, and a constraining element is fixably joined to the second surface, wherein the constraining element has a CTE which is selectively less than the CTE of the mounting platform at the second surface. The constraining element is provided with a number of holes or apertures, and each hole is traversed by a solder element that extends between a first terminal and its corresponding second terminal. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312510 | Automatic In Situ Coolant Flow Control in LFT Heat Exchanger - An embodiment of the invention is directed to coolant flow control apparatus, in association with a liquid flow through heat exchanger situated to cool one or more electronic or other device. The apparatus comprises a first input channel for carrying liquid coolant to a first input of the heat exchanger, and further comprises a flow control device positioned along a flow path that includes the first input channel. The flow control device is provided with a gating element supported for selected movement across the flow path, in order to selectively vary the amount of coolant moving through the flow path. The apparatus further include an actuator located in the flow control device that comprises a metal component which is directly tied to the gating element, wherein the metal component changes its shape in response to specified changes in coolant temperature, and a given change in the shape of the metal component acts to selectively move the gating element with respect to the flow path. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323729 | CONSUMABLES INVENTORY MANAGER - An apparatus, system, and method for a consumables inventory manager. One embodiment of the method includes maintaining a consumables inventory by monitoring acquisition and consumption of a plurality of consumables. The method may also include storing a plurality of consumption options. Each consumption option may specify a use for one or more particular consumables of the plurality of consumables. The method may also include producing a plurality of current consumption options for consumption within a predetermined time period. The method may also include selecting a particular consumption option as a particular current consumption option based on a cost of consumables in the particular consumption option. | 12-20-2012 |
20120331456 | Comparing system engram with product engram to determine compatibility of product with system - Information includes states that are each representable by a number and that each corresponds to a characteristic. Each characteristic is assigned an index integer of an index, and has potential states from which the state corresponding to the characteristic is specified within the information. An engram value for each characteristic is equal to the number representing the state corresponding to the characteristic multiplied by a state base value for the characteristic. The state base value for each characteristic is equal to a base value to the power of the index integer assigned to the characteristic. The base value is identical for all the characteristics. An engram is based on the engram values for the characteristics. Engrams can be generated and can be compared to one another, to, for instance, determine whether a product can be compatibly installed in relation to a target system. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331458 | Comparing system engram with product engram to determine compatibility of product with system - A system engram encoding an existing configuration of a target system is received. The existing configuration includes one or more of hardware and software of the target system. The system engram is originally acquired by a first processing device and is received by a second processing device. The second processing device compares the system engram with a product engram encoding a required configuration of the target system for a product to be compatibly installed in relation to the target system. The required configuration includes one or more of required hardware and required software within the target system for the product to be compatibly installed in relation to the target system. The second processing device can output, as compatibility information of the product with the target system, results of comparison of the system engram with the product engram. | 12-27-2012 |
20130343953 | TREATMENT OF FLUID-BORNE CANCER CELLS - Provided are devices, device systems, and methods to intercept and kill fluid borne cancer cells to slow or prevent metastases. | 12-26-2013 |
20130345525 | BIO-CHIPS AND NANO-BIOCHIPS - A biochip and nanochip device, or a system of biochips, providing diagnostic testing, sensing and therapeutic functionality useful in diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physiological maladies. | 12-26-2013 |
20140060907 | MITIGATION AND ELIMINATION OF TIN WHISKERS - A method includes providing an electronic assembly, where the electronic assembly has at least one electrical connection that includes at least a surface that is substantially pure tin metal and the pure tin metal has tin whiskers formed thereon and the pure tin metal has a thickness. The method includes exposing the tin metal to at least one mitigating agent selected to interact with the tin metal to oxidize the tin whiskers and mechanically removing substantially all the oxidized tin whiskers from the electronic assembly. The electronic assembly is exposed to the mitigating agent under appropriate conditions to oxidize the tin whiskers. | 03-06-2014 |
20140253539 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES - Systems and methods for displaying at least one image on an active display include a graphics generator for generating one or more graphics in form of at least one ghost image and a projector for projecting the generated at least one ghost image as an excitation light signal on the active display. The projector is a low power projector. Also included are number of detection diodes associated with pixels for detecting one or more excitation light signals for exciting each pixel associated with the detection diodes. Further included, is a photon detection circuit for generating at least one high power image photon based on the emitted light signal of each pixel on the active display and a number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) associated with each of the detection diodes for generating an emitted light signal for each of the pixels of the incident ghost image for generating an image on the active display. | 09-11-2014 |
20140332198 | AUTOMATIC IN SITU COOLANT FLOW CONTROL IN LFT HEAT EXCHANGER - In association with a liquid flow through a heat exchanger situated to remove heat from electronic devices, a coolant flow control apparatus is provided. The coolant flow control apparatus comprises a first input channel for carrying liquid coolant to a first input of the heat exchanger; a flow control device positioned along a flow path that includes the first input channel, the flow control device, in response to a temperature of coolant proximate to the flow control device, is operable to enable or to prevent coolant flow along the first input channel into the heat exchanger; a second input channel for continuously carrying liquid coolant to a second input of the heat exchanger, during both times when the flow control device is enabling and is preventing the coolant flow along the first input channel into the heat exchanger; and an output channel for carrying coolant away from the heat exchanger. | 11-13-2014 |
20150070178 | Real-Time Vehicle Driver Performance Monitoring - Real-time vehicle driver performance monitoring uses a plurality of sensors operated in a vehicle, each generating a real-time data stream comprising data corresponding to operation of the vehicle by the vehicle's driver. A computing device (such as an in-vehicle computer) processes the generated data stream from each of the plurality of sensors to determine whether the operation of the vehicle triggers any of a plurality of predetermined operational alert triggers. The predetermined operational alert triggers may correspond to detecting characteristics of an improper magnitude and/or an improper linearity of a delta in data detected by one of the sensors. When an alert is triggered, a corresponding alert message is generated and sent to at least one recipient (e.g., to the vehicle's driver, to nearby driver(s), to authorities, etc.). Examples of monitored characteristics include speed, steering, braking, use of turn indicators by the driver, and mobile phone usage. | 03-12-2015 |
Eric Vance Kline, Rochester, MN US
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20110310566 | FLUX-FREE DETACHABLE THERMAL INTERFACE BETWEEN AN INTERGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE AND A HEAT SINK - A thermal flow material-free thermally conductive interface between a mounted integrated circuit device and a heat sink that comprises a mounted integrated circuit device, a heat sink vertically disposed over the device, a vertically compressible thermally conductive member unattachably disposed between the device and the heat sink, and an unattached frame member horizontally enclosing the compressible member. | 12-22-2011 |
20130060813 | PRODUCT TRACKING SYSTEM - A method, programmed medium and system are disclosed which provide increased secure tracking of materials and products through the use of a unique coding scheme. The coding scheme contains a unique security code identifier issued by a sole certification agency, and includes a non-coded scheme for public information, and a coded scheme for private information regarding the sourcing and development of materials and products. The disclosure provides for full tracking of a product throughout the supply chain by only certified participants. The disclosed system allows for increased secure tracking of materials and products, and allows for access to greater amounts of information at various stages of manufacture and/or assembly regarding a given material or product. | 03-07-2013 |
20140254781 | SMARTER TELEPHONY & E-MAIL PROTOCOLS - An apparatus for filtering telephone calls includes a fee module, an exemption list module, a call module, a matching module, and a fee waiver module. The fee module charges a fee to a caller for an incoming call made by the caller to a user. The fee is specific to the incoming call. The exemption list module maintains an exemption list, which includes callers exempt from the fee, and their information. This information identifies an exempted caller when the call module receives an incoming call. The matching module determines if information associated with the incoming call matches an exempt caller's information on the exemption list. The fee waiver module exempts the incoming call from the fee when the matching module determines that the caller's information matches the information on the exemption list. The fee module charges the fee for incoming calls not exempted from the fee. | 09-11-2014 |
Erin G. Kline, Vernon, CT US
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20110259546 | RAM FLOW MODULATION VALVE - A ram air system for an aircraft fluid system includes a ram duct, a diffuser, a fan and a modulating valve. The ram duct has an inlet for receiving ambient air and an outlet for discharging ambient air overboard. The diffuser is positioned within the ram duct to define a fan duct and a bypass duct. The fan is positioned within the fan duct. The modulating valve is positioned in the bypass duct. | 10-27-2011 |
20140130883 | FLOW REDUCTION FOR BLEED AIR SYSTEMS - A valve control system includes a valve connected to regulate flow of a medium provided to an output and a sensor connected to monitor a feedback value associated with the medium. A controller modulates the valve based on a comparison of a reference value to the feedback value provided by the sensor. The controller detects saturation of the valve if the error between the monitored feedback value and reference value exceeds a threshold. In response to detected saturation, the controller reduces the reference value to a value less than the monitored feedback value. | 05-15-2014 |
Harold Kline, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120129305 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOS-FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A method for manufacturing a Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect-Transistor (MOSFET) has the step of implanting a base region of said MOSFET within an epitaxial layer of a semiconductor chip comprising an insulated gate structure used as a masking element, wherein the implant beam is angled with respect to a vertical axis of the semiconductor chip such that the base region extends sufficiently under the gate to form a Power-MOSFET. | 05-24-2012 |
20130154017 | Self-Aligned Gate Structure for Field Effect Transistor - A field effect transistor has a substrate with an epitaxial layer, base regions extending from a top of the epitaxial layer into the epitaxial layer, an insulation region having side walls and extending between two base regions on top of the substrate; and a polysilicon gate structure covering the insulation region including the side walls, wherein effective gates are formed by a portion of the polysilicon covering side walls above the base region. | 06-20-2013 |
20140246722 | Power MOS Transistor with Improved Metal Contact - A power MOS field effect transistor (FET) has a plurality of transistor cells, each cell having a source region and a drain region to be contacted through a surface of a silicon wafer die. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the surface of the silicon wafer die and a plurality of grooves are formed in the first dielectric layer above the source regions and drain regions, respectively and filled with a conductive material. A second dielectric layer is disposed on a surface of the first dielectric layer and has openings to expose contact areas to said grooves. A metal layer is disposed on a surface of the second dielectric layer and filling the openings, wherein the metal layer is patterned and etched to form separate metal wires connecting each drain region and each source region of the plurality of transistor cells, respectively through the grooves. | 09-04-2014 |
James E. Kline, Blairstown, NJ US
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20090050361 | GASKETS FOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL SEALING AND/OR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING - A gasket generally includes a base member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a top member having an inner surface and an outer surface. The gasket also has first and second oppositely-disposed lateral members curving generally inwardly relative to each other and connecting the base member to the top member such that a spaced distance separates the base member's inner surface from the top member's inner surface. The first and second lateral members, base member, and top member collectively define a generally trapezoidal profile with four generally rounded corner portions at about the intersections of the first and second lateral members with the base member and top member. | 02-26-2009 |
20090140499 | GASKETS FOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL SEALING AND/OR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING - A gasket generally includes upper and lower members and first and second oppositely-disposed lateral members. The first and second oppositely-disposed lateral members connect the lower member to the upper member such that a spaced distance separates the lower member's inner surface from the upper member's inner surface. The first and second lateral members, lower member, and lower member may collectively define a generally trapezoidal profile. | 06-04-2009 |
20120214362 | CARD GUIDE GROUNDING STRIPS - A grounding strip is described configured to be installed along an edge portion of a substrate for establishing electrical grounding contact between the substrates and a card guide. The grounding strip includes integral grounding members. Each grounding member includes opposing sidewall portions defining a channel configured to receive the edge portion of the substrate therein. The sidewall portions of each grounding member are configured to engage the substrate when the edge portion of the substrate is received in the channel to help retain the edge portion of the substrate in the channel. Each grounding member also includes a contact element disposed generally over the channel. The contact element is integrally formed with at least one of the opposing sidewall portions of the grounding member and is configured to establish electrical contact with the card guide when the grounding strip is installed to the substrate and located in the card guide. | 08-23-2012 |
Jeffery Thomas Kline, Madison, WI US
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20100290346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ANOMALY DETECTION - A network anomaly detector evaluates two complementary measurements of network statistics, a time variation and correlation among those statistics, to provide an extremely robust detection of network anomalies. In one embodiment, the variability and correspondence are compared against historically derived thresholds to provide for a system that accommodates to local network conditions and evolving network qualities. | 11-18-2010 |
Jeffrey A. Kline, Eugene, OR US
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20110164304 | Weather-responsive shade control system - An automatic daylighting method adjusts a window covering to block direct sunlight from entering the room through a window when the exterior sky condition is a sunny sky state and, subject to blocking direct sunlight, provides a desired daylighting interior light illuminance level and, if possible, a desired interior solar heat gain through the window. To prevent window covering oscillation, a delay may be used when the sky condition changes from a sunny to overcast state. The covering control may be based on various factors including interior light illuminance entering the window, a room heating or to cooling mode, whether the room is occupied by people, whether occupants have manually operated an adjustable window covering, and the exterior sky condition. The method may also detect an interior temperature level, e.g., to determine a heating or cooling mode of the room. | 07-07-2011 |
Jeffrey A. Kline, Charlotte, NC US
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20090263279 | Utilizing lipopolysaccharide in exhaled breath condensate to diagnose gram negative pneumonia - A method for determining whether a subject has Gram negative bacterial pneumonia based on the presence of lipopolysaccharide in exhaled breath condensate collected from the subject. The collection devices utilized to collect exhaled breath condensate from both spontaneously breathing and mechanically ventilated subjects and the devices utilized to determine whether lipopolysaccharide is present in the collected exhaled breath condensate. | 10-22-2009 |
20110124019 | METHOD OF USING CARBONIC ANHYDRASE TO DETECT HEMOLYSIS - A method and a test for using carbonic anhydrase (CA), particularly CA-I or CA-II, as a biomarker of hemolysis. The method and test detect hemolysis by determining a percentage erythrocyte hemolysis in a specimen or sample of blood based upon quantification of carbonic anhydrase present in the extracellular portion of the blood. The method and test serve to optimize therapeutic efficacy for treatments of hemolysis. Plasma carbonic anhydrase is used to determine the percentage hemolysis in plasma. Furthermore, CA is quantified with specificity to the isozyme present in the plasma. | 05-26-2011 |
20130066167 | COMPUTER-BASED DEVICE AND MODEL FOR PREDICTING PROBABILITY OF DEATH FROM THROMBOSIS - A computer-based device and predictive model executable by computer software for use with the device to predict or estimate a percentage probability of death from thrombosis in a patient with active cancer. | 03-14-2013 |
Jeffrey Francis Kline, Dunwoody, GA US
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20100280489 | WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste management system may include a securement device for maintaining the position of the waste transport device following insertion. The waste transport device may include a modular medication delivery apparatus with a disposable delivery device for delivering medication to the patient following insertion of the waste transport device. | 11-04-2010 |
Joel N. Kline, Iowa City, IA US
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20090202575 | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - Nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response and to redirect a Th2 response to a Th1 response in a subject are disclosed. Methods for treating atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, are disclosed. | 08-13-2009 |
20100125101 | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules - Nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response and to redirect a Th2 response to a Th1 response in a subject are disclosed. Methods for treating atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, are disclosed. | 05-20-2010 |
20110152172 | Methods of Treating Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders by Modulating Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase II Activity - Disclosed are methods of treating or preventing a pulmonary disease or disorder in a subject, the methods comprising administering an effective amount of an compound that inhibits Calmodulin Kinase II (CaMKII) activity, either directly or indirectly, thereby treating or preventing the pulmonary disease or disorder in the subject. | 06-23-2011 |
John Kline, Danbury, CT US
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20100089003 | SEAL INTEGRITY FOR MAILPIECE ENVELOPES - A method, system and article for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. A method includes the steps of: disposing at least one material at the interface of the adhesive seal between the flap and the body portion of the envelope, which material radiates thermal energy when combined with an activating agent. The envelope is then sealed by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope and combining the material with the activating agent at the sealing interface so as to change the thermal energy radiated therefrom. The seal is then inspected to determine whether the thermal energy radiated from the activated material has changed thereby confirming that a seal has been produced between the flap and body portion of the envelope. The system and article are directed to the various modules of a mailpiece fabrication system employed to produce the mailpiece including an inspection module for confirming that a seal has been formed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089986 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND ARTICLE FOR PRODUCING A MAILPIECE ENVELOPE HAVING IMPROVED SEAL INTEGRITY - A method, system and article for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. The method comprises the steps of disposing at least one material at the interface of the adhesive seal between the flap and the body portion of the envelope, which material exhibits a characteristic property when combined with an activating agent. The envelope is then sealed by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope such that the activating agent combines with the material along the sealing interface. The sealing interface is inspected to determine whether the material exhibits the characteristic property thereby confirming that a seal has been produced between the flap and body portion of the envelope. The system and article are directed to the various modules of a mailpiece fabrication system employed to produce the mailpiece including an inspection module for confirming that a seal has been formed. | 04-15-2010 |
20110126958 | MONITORING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY FOR ENVELOPE SEAL INTEGRITY - A method for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity, comprising the steps of (i) applying a first conductive material to the flap of the envelope in an first area corresponding to a first seal location between the flap and the body portion of the envelope and (ii) applying a second conductive material to the body portion of the envelope in a second area corresponding to a second seal location between the body portion and flap of the envelope, the first and second seal locations being selected such that an end of the first conductive material contacts an end of the second conductive material when the conductive materials are arranged in a substantially common plane. The method further comprises the steps of sealing the flap to the body portion by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope to cause the conductive materials to lie in the substantially common plane, and inspecting the sealing interface to determine whether the conductive materials exhibit a property of electrical continuity thereby confirming that a seal has been formed between the flap and body portion of the envelope. A system and article is also described for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. | 06-02-2011 |
John C. Kline, Braselton, GA US
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20120145279 | DOSING OF SUBCOOLED LIQUIDS FOR HIGH VOLUME FLOW APPLICATIONS - A sub cooled liquid delivery system includes at least one feed tank, at least one pressure building apparatus in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank, at least one weight measurement apparatus for measuring the weight of the at least one feed tank and a liquid present in the at least one feed tank, at least one fill conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for providing the liquid to the at least one feed tank, at least one feed conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for delivering a subcooled liquid to at least one liquid utilizing process, and at least one pressure building conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for increasing the pressure within the at least one feed tank. A method is also included to subcool liquid delivery using the system. | 06-14-2012 |
John Theodore Kline, Apple Valley, MN US
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20090259701 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPACE MANAGEMENT IN DATA DE-DUPLICATION - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize storage reclamation. In various embodiments, data de-duplication may be performed using data storage reclamation by reconciling a list of all active tags against a list of all tags present within the object store itself. Any tags found to be in the object store that have no corresponding active usage may then be deleted. In some embodiments additional steps may be taken to avoid race conditions in deleting tags that are needed by incoming data. In some embodiments the object store may request the lists. In other embodiments, a runtime list, in which each new tag is entered as they are returned from the object store. In another embodiment the object store may maintain this list directly. | 10-15-2009 |
Kevin B. Kline, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20090321539 | SHOWERHEAD FOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The second control element comprises an inlet that receives fluid, and an outlet that divides the fluid flow into at least a first portion and a second portion. The outlet comprises a first outlet portion and a second outlet portion. The first outlet portion guides the first portion of the flow out of the flow rotation element as an axial flow, and wherein the second outlet portion provides rotation to the second portion of the flow relative to the axial flow. | 12-31-2009 |
20100168926 | LAVATORY SYSTEM - A lavatory system having at least one wash station and at least one electrically operated fixture is disclosed. The lavatory system includes a control system for operating the at least one electrically operated fixture and a power supply system for powering the at least one electrically operated fixture. According to one embodiment, the power supply system includes a plurality of power sources and a switch device. The plurality of power sources are electrically coupled to each other and configured to provide an output voltage for powering the at least one fixture. The electrical coupling of the power sources is selectively adjustable between a first arrangement in which the power sources are electrically coupled to each other in parallel and a second arrangement in which the power sources are electrically coupled to each other in series. The first switch device configured to adjust the electrical coupling of the power sources between the first arrangement and the second arrangement. | 07-01-2010 |
20100320292 | SHOWERHEAD FOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes an inlet that receives the fluid flow. The control element also includes a first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow and a second outlet portion configured to provide rotation to a second portion of the fluid flow relative to the axial flow. The first portion of the fluid flow exits the control element at a position downstream from the position that the second portion of the fluid flow exits the control element. | 12-23-2010 |
20120073043 | SHOWERHEAD FOR EMERGENCY FIXTURE - An apparatus for controlling a flow of fluid in an emergency fixture includes a body; and a control element at least partially located in the body and configured to impart rotation into the fluid flow. The control element includes a first substantially cylindrical member defining a first outlet portion, the first outlet portion configured to guide a first portion of the fluid flow out of the control element as an axial flow; a second substantially cylindrical member coupled to the first member; and a plurality of radially extending members extending between the first member and the second member, each of the plurality of members comprising a deflection surface angled relative to a second portion of flow and configured to cause rotation of the second portion of flow. | 03-29-2012 |
20120260418 | Lavatory System with Overflow Prevention and Other Features - Systems and methods for a lavatory system are described that include a bidirectional hand dryer having a top, bottom, back, and right side and multiple sensors and LEDs. Upper and lower nozzles are also provided and respectively connected to upper and lower plenums. At least two flexible air delivery hoses are connected to the plenums. A motor housing is provided and includes a motor, ports connected to the hoses, noise abatement features, and a motor microcontroller. A hand-receiving cavity exists between the top, back, right, and bottom side for receiving at least one hand of a user. Tips are connected to the nozzles and emit high speed colliding columns of air to shear water off of the user's hand. The columns of air are spaced and calibrated in such a way as to reduce forces on the user's hand which would otherwise move the hand toward the side surfaces. | 10-18-2012 |
Kevin B. Kline, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20100230502 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve ( | 09-16-2010 |
20120118984 | THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE - A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first and second fluids is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body having first and second inlets, and a mixed fluid outlet. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve member configured to control the rate of flow of at least the first fluid. The member includes a thermostat in communication with the mixed fluid and a shuttle coupled to the thermostat, configured for movement within a liner, and oriented to adjustably engage the flow of the first fluid through an opening within a wall of the liner, the direction of flow of the first fluid being at least partially transverse with respect to the shuttle. A fluid inlet may include a check valve configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the valve through the inlet. | 05-17-2012 |
20120223150 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve ( | 09-06-2012 |
20140102550 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140191047 | THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE - A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body having a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, and a mixed fluid outlet. The thermostatic mixing valve also includes a valve member configured to control the rate of flow of at least the first fluid. The valve member includes a thermostatic control device in communication with the mixed fluid and a shuttle coupled to the thermostatic control device, configured for movement within a liner, and oriented to adjustably engage the flow of at least the first fluid through at least one opening within a wall of the liner, the direction of flow of the first fluid being at least partially transverse with respect to the shuttle. At least one fluid inlet may include a check valve configured to prevent fluid from flowing out of the valve through the inlet. | 07-10-2014 |
Kevin J. Kline, St Charles, MO US
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20080262657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ADJUSTABLE FURNITURE - A system and methods for controlling adjustable furniture | 10-23-2008 |
20090080899 | FIBER OPTIC GPS LINK - A fiber optic GPS signal device and method comprising a VCSEL multimode transmitter having a gain that, together with the GPS antenna gain, is greater than the VCSEL multimode transmitter noise. When in operative communication, via a long length of multimode fiber, i.e., up to 2000 feet and greater, with a fiber optic receiver, the GPS signals are transmitted at, inter alia, L1 and L2 frequencies with minimal degradation over the length of multimode fiber. The present invention may be used in a variety of GPS transmission applications requiring long lengths of cabling. For example, the invention is particularly useful when the GPS antenna is located on top of an office building or cell phone tower and remotely from the GPS receiver and for use in high-volume commercial telephone synchronizing (DTMF) applications. | 03-26-2009 |
Kimberly Kline, Austin, TX US
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20100292316 | IMPROVED THERAPEUTIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CHROMAN RING COMPOUNDS - The instant invention concerns chroman ring derivative compounds such as vitamin E derivatives and methods for their use. In certain aspects, methods for treating subjects comprising Arg, JNK, p73, NOXA or FOXO1 positive cancers are provided. In still further aspects, methods for treating cell proliferative disease such as cancer by administration of a chroman ring compound in conjunction with a P13 or Akt kinase inhibitor are described. | 11-18-2010 |
20100303899 | TOCOPHEROLS, TOCOTRIENOLS, OTHER CHROMAN AND SIDE CHAIN DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides an antiproliferative compound having a structural formula | 12-02-2010 |
20120251616 | Tocopherols, Tocotrienols, Other Chroman and Side Chain Derivatives and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides an antiproliferative compound having a structural formula | 10-04-2012 |
Korey R. Kline, Miami, FL US
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20080277447 | Surgical Stapling and Cutting Device - A medical device includes a control handle, an end effector, and a passive articulating joint connecting the end effector to the handle. The handle has a stapling actuator, an articulation joint actuator different from the stapling actuator, and a body through which the stapling and articulation joint actuators traverse. The end effector has an anvil, a stapler cartridge with staples, and an anvil-cartridge control device connected thereto and to the stapling actuator and staples when the stapling actuator is actuated. The stapling actuator passes through the articulating joint and flexes correspondingly to articulation of the articulating joint. The articulation joint actuator, when unactuated, holds the articulation joint and, thereby, the end effector, in a substantially fixed articulation position, and, when actuated, releases the articulation joint into its freely articulating state to permit free articulation of the end effector dependent upon external forces acting upon the end effector. | 11-13-2008 |
20100127040 | Method for Surgical Stapling and Cutting Device with Dual Actuating Control Knob - A method for operating a surgical end effector, including providing a control shaft having a longitudinal axis with a distal end effector assembly at least partially actuated by a displacement of an actuating part along the longitudinal axis and providing the control shaft with a proximal handle connector having a rotating link operable to connect the control shaft to a control handle rotatably about the longitudinal axis. An end effector two-function control device is fixed rotationally to at least part of the control shaft to couple rotation of the two-function control device, the control shaft, and the end effector assembly about the longitudinal axis and is fixed longitudinally to the actuating part to couple longitudinal movement of the two-function control device and the actuating part with respect to the control shaft. | 05-27-2010 |
20120080475 | Method for Operating a Surgial Stapling and Cutting Device - A method for operating a surgical end effector of a medical device includes the steps of operably associating a passive articulation joint with a surgical end effector to allow articulation of the end effector, retaining the passive articulation joint in a still position with an articulation lock, releasing the articulation lock to free the passive articulation joint from its still position thereby permitting the end effector to articulate through the passive articulation joint dependent upon forces that are external to the device and are applied to the end effector, and passively articulating the end effector into a desired articulated position by pressing a portion of the end effector against a feature of the environment. | 04-05-2012 |
20120286020 | Surgical Stapling and Cutting Device - A medical device, comprising a pistol-shaped handle, a laparoscopic shaft extending from the handle having a distal end and defining a shaft axis, a surgical end effector connected to the distal end of the shaft, a surgical procedure actuator operable to carry out a surgical procedure on tissue at the end effector, and a rotating knob at the handle that is rotatable with respect to the shaft about the shaft axis and is operable to actuate the surgical procedure actuator and effect the surgical procedure. | 11-15-2012 |
20130098964 | Surgical Stapling and Cutting Device - A medical device comprises a control handle and a surgical end effector connected to the control handle through a passive articulating connection. A medical device end effector connection assembly comprises a passive articulation joint for connecting an end effector to a control handle. In a medical device having an end effector connected to a control handle, an end effector connection assembly comprises a passive articulation joint connecting the end effector to the control handle. A medical device comprises a control handle and a surgical end effector passively articulated with respect to the control handle. A medical device comprises a control handle having a first portion of a passive articulation joint and a surgical end effector having a second portion of the passive articulation joint, the first and second portions of the passive articulation joint connecting the end effector to the control handle. | 04-25-2013 |
Korey Robert Kline, Miami, FL US
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20090299280 | Catheter with Controllable Stiffness and Method for Operating a Selective Stiffening Catheter - A method and device for treating a Chronic Total Occlusion provides a controllable stiffness catheter with a shaft having a stiffness sheath and an access lumen. The device has a stiffness device in a stiff state below a given temperature and in a soft state above the temperature, a temperature-changing device in thermal contact with the stiffness device, the temperature-changing device changing a temperature of the stiffness device below and above the temperature, and a power controller electrically connected to the stiffness device and selectively supplying power to the temperature-changing device to change a stiffness of the stiffness device between the stiff and soft states. A guidewire is moved to a treatment site and the catheter moves along the guidewire up to CTO in its soft state. The catheter stiffens without straightening and, in the stiff state, the catheter or the guidewire is projecting through the CTO. | 12-03-2009 |
Kris Kline, Kansas City, MO US
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20110035690 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONSUMABLES AND ATTACHMENTS - A system method for determining whether a location on a patient's body is available for an attachment and/or consumable is provided. A patient identifier is received and the patient's electronic medical record is accessed. An interactive graphical representation of at least a portion of a human body may be displayed. A selection of a location of the patient's body from the interactive graphical human body representation may be received and it is determined whether the location is available for an attachment and/or consumable. | 02-10-2011 |
Lukeysha Charisse Kline, Toms River, NJ US
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20090238771 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - An aspect of the present invention provides for a medicament including a solution containing pleconaril or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein at least one solvent comprising said solution is a pleconaril-dissolving glyceride oil, and the solution is suitable for inhalation administration as an aerosol mist. | 09-24-2009 |
Mark Kline, Lonsdale, MN US
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20110180637 | MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATED MIXING OF LIQUID SOLUTIONS AND GRANULAR MATERIALS - Disclosed is a mixing mechanism. The mixing mechanism includes an auger, a fluid handling portion, and at least one discharge hole. The auger configured to receive granular materials from a granular material source and capable of moving the granular material along a predetermined path. The fluid handling portion is coupled to a fluid supply source and has an inlet within an interior section of the auger. The size and positioning of the discharge hole (or holes) along the auger are specifically configured to allow for optimum mixing of the materials prior to being discharged. | 07-28-2011 |
20140263763 | SANDER BODY ATTACHMENT WHICH ACCOMMODATES OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TOWED TRAILER - In order to allow a truck with the ability to distribute sand to a roadway, while also having the ability to tow accessories, a uniquely configured sander body is provided. The sander body is uniquely adapted for attachment to the truck tailgate, and specifically sized so that it does not interfere with the towing mechanisms of the truck. Further, sander body is also uniquely configured to have a sand distribution chamber, with a removable rear wall, thus allowing easy access for cleaning and maintenance purposes. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael J. Kline, Marietta, GA US
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20110049180 | Micro-Ingredient Based Dispenser with User Data Storage Mediums - The present application provides a product dispensing system for dispensing one of a number of predetermined products. The product dispensing system may include a product dispenser with a number of micro-ingredients to create the predetermined product, a reading device configured to read or receive data, a container for receiving the predetermined product, and a data storage medium with the data thereon. | 03-03-2011 |
20120000744 | MERCHANDISER - The present application provides a merchandiser. The merchandiser may include an ambient compartment with at least one ambient product therein, a temperature controlled compartment with at least one temperature controlled product therein, and a vending module in communication with the temperature controlled compartment such that the vending module dispenses a temperature controlled product in response to an ambient product being placed in the vending module. | 01-05-2012 |
20130291726 | Jet Engine Deflector - A deflector for a jet engine. The deflector may prevent the jet engine from ingesting birds during a bird strike scenario. The deflector may include a series of ribs, spokes, or vanes that may vary in width and/or thickness from fore to aft, and/or may be curvilinear in one or more planes of view, and/or may serve double duty as inlet vanes for redirecting inlet air. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294894 | Jet Engine With Deflector - A deflector for a jet engine. The deflector may prevent the jet engine from ingesting birds during a bird strike scenario. The deflector may include a series of ribs, spokes, or vanes that may vary in width and/or thickness from fore to aft, and/or may be curvilinear in one or more planes of view, and/or may serve double duty as inlet vanes for redirecting inlet air. | 11-07-2013 |
20140023497 | COOLED TURBINE BLADE TIP SHROUD WITH FILM/PURGE HOLES - A cooled turbine blade shroud with purge holes located proximate regions of the tip shroud cooling cavity that experience cooling air flow recirculation or stagnation. The purge holes may be oriented radially from the cooling cavity to a surface, such as the outer top surface and/or inner/bottom surface, of the tip shroud, and may provide improved heat transfer and consequent cooling and enhanced tip shroud life. | 01-23-2014 |
20140246452 | MERCHANDISER - The present application provides a merchandiser. The merchandiser may include an ambient compartment with at least one ambient product therein, a temperature controlled compartment with at least one temperature controlled product therein, and a vending module in communication with the temperature controlled compartment such that the vending module dispenses a temperature controlled product in response to an ambient product being placed in the vending module. | 09-04-2014 |
20140271226 | Turbine Blade Tip With Tip Shelf Diffuser Holes - A turbine blade having a tip including a tip shelf through which pass one or more diffuser cooling holes, the diffuser cooling holes directing the flow of cooling gas along the tip shelf, spreading the flow of cooling gas more evenly along the tip shelf and enhancing the formation of a curtain of cooling air along the tip shelf, leading to lower blade tip temperatures, reduced diversion of cooling air, and greater turbine blade life. | 09-18-2014 |
20140352795 | Jet Engine With Deflector - An air inlet deflector for a structure having an air inlet. The deflector may be retractable within the structure, may be integrally formed with the structure, and may prevent the structure from ingesting foreign matter, such as birds. The deflector may include a series of ribs, spokes, or vanes that may vary in width and/or thickness from fore to aft, and/or may be curvilinear in one or more planes of view, and/or may serve double duty as inlet vanes for redirecting inlet air. | 12-04-2014 |
20150080142 | System, Apparatus, And Method For Using Mobile Sporting Goods - Systems, apparatus, and methods for using mobile sporting goods. In one aspect, the system permits a sporting enthusiast to track the location of a mobile sporting good, such as a golf ball, relative to a target, such as a target on a driving range, and correlate that location to a simulated location on a simulated golf hole. | 03-19-2015 |
Nyralin N. Kline, Round Rock, TX US
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20090296909 | TELECONFERENCE SUBSCRIPTION CONTROL FOR AGENDA SUBSCRIPTION TOOLS - A method, system, and computer program product for autonomously controlling caller access to a teleconference based on specified preferences of a moderator. Using preferences established by the moderator of a teleconference, a conference control system may grant or restrict access of participants of the teleconference. The conference control system may authorize callers of a teleconference based on the current agenda item being discussed or the amount of time a caller has been on the ongoing teleconference. When a specific caller is not authorized to be on a conversation, the conference control system may mute the conversation for a specific caller, or disconnect the caller. The conference control system may autonomously re-connect the caller when an authorized agenda item for the caller is being discussed. | 12-03-2009 |
Paul A. Kline, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20080266134 | Power Line Communication System, Device and Method - A signal is received from a first portion of a power line via a connection to the power line and at least a portion of the signal is converted to a non-electrically conducting signal. The non-electrically conducting signal may be communicated to a non-electrically conductive communication path. In this manner, the non-electrically conducting signal may have properties that do not provide imminent danger from human contact. | 10-30-2008 |
20080288770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMMERCIAL MULTIMEDIA RENTAL AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A system and method for securing intellectual property rights in distributed intellectual property. Rights are granted and policed in electronically distributed intellectual property. Use limitations are established by agreement by the content provider and the client. The use limitations are reflected in time-based, usage-based and player based component codes that are used to determine if the client is entitled to use the intellectual property. Intellectual property is protected from unauthorized use by encrypting the intellectual property with a key created from some or all of the component codes. As the component codes are known to both the client and the content provider, no key exchange is required. | 11-20-2008 |
20120131328 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE COMMERCIAL MULTIMEDIA RENTAL AND DISTRIBUTION OVER SECURE CONNECTIONS - A method for securing intellectual property includes establishing contact between an IP server and a client. At least two component codes are shared and pre-stored in both the player and the server prior to ordering the intellectual property. The IP server accepts an order for an intellectual property product from the client. The IP server creates a shared private key based on the pre-stored shared component codes and an additional shared component code at the time the intellectual property product is ordered. The shared private key is not distributed to the player software. The IP server encrypts the intellectual property product with the created shared private key prior to distribution to the client. The intellectual property product further comprises content data and rights data in digital form. The IP server electronically distributes the intellectual property product to the client in encrypted form without the shared private key. | 05-24-2012 |
Philip M. Kline, Tekonsha, MI US
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20110226208 | SWITCHING ROCKER ARM - A rocker arm for engaging a cam is disclosed. An outer arm and inner arm are configured to transfer motion to a valve of an internal combustion engine. A latching mechanism includes a latch, sleeve and orientation member. The sleeve engages the latch and a bore in the inner arm, and also provides an opening for an orientation member used in providing the correct orientation for the latch with respect to the sleeve and the inner arm. The sleeve, latch and inner arm have reference marks used to determine the optimal orientation for the latch. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226209 | SWITCHING ROCKER ARM - A rocker arm for engaging a cam is disclosed. An outer arm and inner arm are configured to transfer motion to a valve of an internal combustion engine. A latching mechanism includes a latch, sleeve and orientation member. The sleeve engages the latch and a bore in the inner arm, and also provides an opening for an orientation member used in providing the correct orientation for the latch with respect to the sleeve and the inner arm. The sleeve, latch and inner arm have reference marks used to determine the optimal orientation for the latch. | 09-22-2011 |
Randy Kline, Greeley, CO US
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20120205459 | ROAD SPRAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a road spray system for distributing a liquid is provided. The method involves determining a degraded status of a road based on road condition information received from a road condition sensor. In response to determining the degraded status, a spray command is transmitted to valve control modules. The spray command is addressed to a selected one of the valve control modules and transmitted over electrical conductors which supply power to the valve control modules. The method also includes determining, at one of the valve control modules, that the one valve control module is the selected valve control module and activating a valve associated with the selected valve control module permitting flow of the liquid through the valve to a spray nozzle. Finally, the method also includes the step of receiving status information from the selected valve control module over the electrical conductors. | 08-16-2012 |
20130092855 | CORROSION RESISTANT VALVE AND PLUNGER - A valve for controlling flow of a liquid is provided. The solenoid valve includes a valve body, a spring, and a plunger. The valve body includes an input port, an output port, and an orifice between the input port and the output port. The spring is positioned within a cylindrical cavity of the valve body. The plunger is within the cavity and the position of the plunger in the cavity controls flow of the liquid between the input port and the output port through the orifice. The plunger includes a core and a sleeve. The sleeve is made of a non-metallic corrosion resistant material and provides mechanical interfaces for the plunger. The core is made of a ferritic material. | 04-18-2013 |
Richard M. Kline, Cedar City, UT US
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20110217943 | OSCILLATION PROTECTED AMPLIFIER WITH BASE STATION OVERLOAD AND NOISE FLOOR PROTECTION - An amplifier is provided for optimizing gain. The amplifier determines an optimal gain from inputs including the forward link and reverse link input power. The inputs are processed to determine an optimal gain of the amplifier. The optimal gain may be accessed from a lookup table that accounts for characteristics of the amplifier, the cell phone (or other device), and the base station (or base stations). The optimal gain is set to account at least for industry standards, amplifier oscillation issues, base station overload protection, and base station noise floor protection. | 09-08-2011 |
20130082781 | VERIFYING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS AND THE MITIGATION THEREOF - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in an amplifier. The amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the amplifier is operating. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084906 | RADIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An amplifier for controlling or reducing broadband noise is disclosed. An amplifier determines whether a useful signal is being amplified and controls the gain of the amplifier at least when useful signals are not being amplified to prevent or minimize the amplification of noise. | 04-04-2013 |
20130203403 | VERIFYING AND MITIGATING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203404 | VERIFYING AND MITIGATING OSCILLATION IN AMPLIFIERS - A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating. | 08-08-2013 |
20140274193 | OUT-OF-BAND NOISE AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION - A method for providing overload or noise protection may include applying an amplification factor to a first-band signal transmitted in a first frequency band. The first frequency band may include a first uplink band and a first downlink band. The amplification factor may be applied by an amplification circuit configured for signals transmitted in the first frequency band. The method may further include detecting a second-band signal transmitted in a second frequency band. The second frequency band may include a second uplink band and a second downlink band. Additionally, the method may include adjusting the amplification factor based on the detected second-band signal. | 09-18-2014 |
Rick Kline, Sugar Land, TX US
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20080299510 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEMPORARY DENTAL VENEERS - A method for applying a temporary dental veneer on a patient's teeth that includes the steps of positioning a mold on the patient's teeth, the mold containing a material that may be hardened, and hardening the material on the patient's teeth, the hardened material being temporarily affixed on the teeth. The temporarily affixed hardened material becomes unfixed from the patient's teeth from two hours to two weeks after the material is hardened. An apparatus according to the invention includes a mold adapted to receive a material that may be hardened, and a material that may be hardened, wherein the hardened material is adapted to be temporarily affixed to a patient's teeth. | 12-04-2008 |
Robert C. Kline, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110301734 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING INTERDEPENDENCIES IN BATCH PROCESSES - According to various embodiments, an interdependency modeling method for controlling a batch process with an industrial automation system includes evaluating an input parameter expression residing in a level of a supervisory system of the industrial automation system to determine a value, transferring the value of the input parameter expression to a level of an equipment control system of the industrial automation system, transferring data from the level of the equipment control system to the level of the supervisory system, and evaluating an output parameter expression residing in the level of the supervisory system based on the data from the level of the equipment control system. | 12-08-2011 |
20140330395 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING INTERDEPENDENCIES IN BATCH PROCESSES - According to various embodiments, an interdependency modeling method for controlling a batch process with an industrial automation system includes evaluating an input parameter expression residing in a level of a supervisory system of the industrial automation system to determine a value, transferring the value of the input parameter expression to a level of an equipment control system of the industrial automation system, transferring data from the level of the equipment control system to the level of the supervisory system, and evaluating an output parameter expression residing in the level of the supervisory system based on the data from the level of the equipment control system. | 11-06-2014 |
Robert J. Kline, Chicago, IL US
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20100228662 | Flexible System and Method for Electronic Trading - System, method, and program products offer flexibility to the rather rigid way of trading in an electronic trading system. Orders for a tradeable object may typically get matched according to set terms and/or conditions at an electronic exchange. A trader may log onto the electronic exchange to trade the tradeable object, and may choose to display and trade the tradeable object according to a different set of terms and/or conditions. As such, the market data sent to the trader from the exchange is converted to a format according to the trader's selection, so that it may be presented to the trader in this format. Transaction messages sent to the exchange from the trader are converted to the format readable by the matching process, so that it can process the messages. Other features and advantages are described herein. | 09-09-2010 |
20110166984 | Flexible System and Method for Electronic Trading - System, method, and program products offer flexibility to the rather rigid way of trading in an electronic trading system. Orders for a tradeable object may typically get matched according to set terms and/or conditions at an electronic exchange. A trader may log onto the electronic exchange to trade the tradeable object, and may choose to display and trade the tradeable object according to a different set of terms and/or conditions. As such, the market data sent to the trader from the exchange is converted to a format according to the trader's selection, so that it may be presented to the trader in this format. Transaction messages sent to the exchange from the trader are converted to the format readable by the matching process, so that it can process the messages. Other features and advantages are described herein. | 07-07-2011 |
20110264579 | System and Method for Creating a Market Map in an Electronic Trading Environment - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 10-27-2011 |
20110270729 | System and Method for Creating a Market Map in an Electronic Trading Environment - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 11-03-2011 |
20120116947 | Flexible System and Method for Electronic Trading - System, method, and program products offer flexibility to the rather rigid way of trading in an electronic trading system. Orders for a tradeable object may typically get matched according to set terms and/or conditions at an electronic exchange. A trader may log onto the electronic exchange to trade the tradeable object, and may choose to display and trade the tradeable object according to a different set of terms and/or conditions. As such, the market data sent to the trader from the exchange is converted to a format according to the trader's selection, so that it may be presented to the trader in this format. Transaction messages sent to the exchange from the trader are converted to the format readable by the matching process, so that it can process the messages. Other features and advantages are described herein. | 05-10-2012 |
20120166329 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A MARKET MAP IN AN ELECTRONIC TRADING ENVIRONMENT - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 06-28-2012 |
20120290465 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A MARKET MAP IN AN ELECTRONIC TRADING ENVIRONMENT - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 11-15-2012 |
20130132263 | Flexible System and Method for Electronic Trading - System, method, and program products offer flexibility to the rather rigid way of trading in an electronic trading system. Orders for a tradeable object may typically get matched according to set terms and/or conditions at an electronic exchange. A trader may log onto the electronic exchange to trade the tradeable object, and may choose to display and trade the tradeable object according to a different set of terms and/or conditions. As such, the market data sent to the trader from the exchange is converted to a format according to the trader's selection, so that it may be presented to the trader in this format. Transaction messages sent to the exchange from the trader are converted to the format readable by the matching process, so that it can process the messages. Other features and advantages are described herein. | 05-23-2013 |
20130226773 | System and Method For Creating A Market Map In An Electronic Trading Environment - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 08-29-2013 |
20140222640 | System and Method For Creating A Market Map In An Electronic Trading Environment - A market map interface displays market information and trader-related information associated with at least two tradable objects. In one embodiment, the at least two graphical interfaces may be linked, and a user may define one or more adjustment parameters to be used to adjust the view of information being displayed via the linked graphical interfaces. For instance, a user may initiate repositioning of one of the linked graphical interfaces, thus, effectively, causing other linked graphical interfaces to be repositioned according to the defined adjustment parameters. | 08-07-2014 |
20140337194 | Flexible System and Method for Electronic Trading - System, method, and program products offer flexibility to the rather rigid way of trading in an electronic trading system. Orders for a tradeable object may typically get matched according to set terms and/or conditions at an electronic exchange. A trader may log onto the electronic exchange to trade the tradeable object, and may choose to display and trade the tradeable object according to a different set of terms and/or conditions. As such, the market data sent to the trader from the exchange is converted to a format according to the trader's selection, so that it may be presented to the trader in this format. Transaction messages sent to the exchange from the trader are converted to the format readable by the matching process, so that it can process the messages. Other features and advantages are described herein. | 11-13-2014 |
Robert Sterling Kline, Kingsport, TN US
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20120078010 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING AND RECYCLING AN ACID CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the extractive recovery of an acid catalyst from an aqueous mixture of glycolic acid with an extraction solvent comprising a tertiary amine or an onium carboxylate compound, a modifier, and a diluent. The acid catalyst, which can comprise strong acids such as sulfuric acid, alkyl sulfonic acids, and fluoroalkyl sulfonic acids, can be recovered by back extraction with aqueous formaldehyde and recycled to a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde. | 03-29-2012 |
20120123156 | COPRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID AND ACETIC ANHYDRIDE - Disclosed is a process for the coproduction of acetic acid and acetic anhydride by producing in a first carbonylation reactor a carbonylation product mixture containing acetic anhydride, removing the carbonylation mixture from the first carbonylation reactor, contacting the carbonylation mixture with methanol to react with and convert some or all of the acetic anhydride contained in the mixture to acetic acid and methyl acetate, feeding the resulting reaction composition to a second carbonylation reactor and contacting the reaction composition to carbonylation. | 05-17-2012 |
20120123160 | PROCESSES FOR PURIFICATION OF ACID SOLUTIONS - The invention provides processes for purification of streams containing carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid anhydrides without using the amount of high-cost, corrosion resistant alloy required for a distillation column. The invention provides methods in which streams containing carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid anhydrides are subjected to a hydrolysis process by combining them with a stoichiometric excess of water and optionally an added hydrolysis catalyst. The resulting hydrolyzed stream is subsequently separated to produce a stream containing carboxylic acid and water and a carboxylic acid product stream comprising carboxylic acid. | 05-17-2012 |
20120215027 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING AND RECYCLING AN ACID CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the extractive recovery of an acid catalyst from an aqueous mixture of glycolic acid with an extraction solvent comprising a tertiary amine or an onium carboxylate compound, a modifier, and a diluent. The acid catalyst, which can comprise strong acids such as sulfuric acid, alkyl sulfonic acids, and fluoroalkyl sulfonic acids, can be recovered by back extraction with aqueous formaldehyde and recycled to a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed hydrocarboxylation of formaldehyde. | 08-23-2012 |
20140187812 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING VARIABLE ACETYL STREAMS - The invention provides systems and processes for concentrating acetic acid and acetic anhydride streams. The systems allow operation of equipment used for such concentrations in two or more modes of operation. At least one mode is intended to produce a concentrated or purified acetic acid stream. At least one other mode is intended to produce a concentrated or purified acetic anhydride stream. | 07-03-2014 |
Ronald F. Kline, Rochester Hills, MT US
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20090188450 | SERIES ELECTRIC-MECHANICAL WATER PUMP SYSTEM FOR ENGINE COOLING - A cooling system for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a rotating member and using coolant in a liquid cooling system, is provided that comprises a radiator for dissipating the heat from the coolant, an electric pump for pumping the coolant through the cooling system, a mechanical pump operatively connected to the rotating member for pumping coolant through the cooling system, and a clutch for disengaging the second pump for minimizing the parasitic loss of the system and improving total fuel economy of the vehicle. | 07-30-2009 |
20120294730 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMPRESSED AIR FROM AN ENGINE - A system for directing compressed air from an internal combustion engine that uses a piston cylinder of the internal combustion engine. The piston cylinder compresses the air and sends the air out of the piston cylinder through a port to a storage tank. A valve is located between the piston cylinder and the storage tank to control the flow from the piston cylinder to the storage tank. The stored air may be directed to and used in different components/systems within a vehicle, including the secondary air system. | 11-22-2012 |
Shawn C. Kline, Washington, DC US
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20110132245 | CNT-TAILORED COMPOSITE SEA-BASED STRUCTURES - An apparatus having a composite sea-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities. | 06-09-2011 |
20110133031 | CNT-TAILORED COMPOSITE AIR-BASED STRUCTURES - An apparatus having a composite air-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135491 | CNT-TAILORED COMPOSITE LAND-BASED STRUCTURES - An apparatus having a composite land-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities. | 06-09-2011 |
Stan Kline, Brooklyn, NY US
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20100273145 | ASSAY METHOD UTILIZING POLYNUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method of detecting in a sample an analyte (A) having a molecularly recognizable portion thereon, which comprises: providing (B) a molecular bridging entity having thereon: (i) a portion capable of recognizing the molecularly recognizable portion on the analyte; and (ii) a portion comprising a polynucleotide sequence; and (C) a signalling entity having thereon: (i) a polynucleotide portion capable of annealing to the polynucleotide portion of the bridging entity, thereby to form a stable polynucleotide hybrid, and (ii) a signal generating portion; forming a complex comprising: (1) the analyte (A) complexed through its molecularly recognizable portion to (2) the recognizing portion of the entity (B); the entity (B) being complexed through the polynucleotide portion thereon to (3) the polynucleotide portion of the signalling entity; and detecting a signal by means of the signal generating portion present in the complex. | 10-28-2010 |
Steven M. Kline, Linden, MI US
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20110121500 | VIBRATION ABSORBER FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SPRING - A dynamic vibration absorber for a vehicle suspension system includes a spring elastically supporting a vehicle body on a vehicle frame, the spring including multiple coils, an isolator secured to at least one of the coils, at least a portion of the isolator being elastically displaceable in response to movement of said one of the coils, and a mass formed as unit with the isolator portion, and supported on the isolator for elastic movement. | 05-26-2011 |
Terry L. Kline, Wheaton, IL US
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20100176142 | Plastic Paint Can - A paint can has a molded plastic bucket and cover which are releasably engageable with one another at a seal. The bucket has an integrally-formed handle with a cushioned grip formed therein. The handle has an enlarged central portion that facilitates knitting of the molten material fed into the handle mold. The cover has a central panel and a surrounding closure member joined to the panel by a connector. The connector supports the central panel intermediate the a first sealing surface on the closure member. The connector resiliently urges the closure member into sealing engagement with the bucket rim. The sealing surfaces have a polished finish. Grooves in a reinforcing ring on the bucket provide access for removal of the cover. | 07-15-2010 |
Timothy J. Kline, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120279140 | AUTOMATED COVERING SYSTEM - A covering system includes a flexible, web-like membrane having first and second portions. A first cross support is connected to the first portion of the membrane, and a second cross support is connected to the second portion of the membrane. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the second cross support relative to the first cross support so that the membrane is movable between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position. The drive mechanism includes a force multiplication mechanism for facilitating a longitudinal tensile stress application to the membrane when it is in the second, deployed position. A transverse tensioning mechanism that includes a catenary linkage is also provided for tensioning the membrane in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction. | 11-08-2012 |
Timothy L. Kline, Rochester, MN US
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20110319762 | INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND DETECTION OF BLOOD-FLOW DISTRIBUTION IN AN ARTERIAL WALL - A system and method for quantitative determination of density of vasa vasorum in an arterial wall that utilizes a detection of temporal and/or spatial displacement of blood-flow with the use of intravascular ultrasound system. Locations of extrema in the spatial distribution can be identified to detect vascular defects. The system and method support a clinically-useful application for early detection of indicators of diseases, such as coronary atherosclerosis. | 12-29-2011 |