Espy, US
Gregory Kevin Espy, Summerville, GA US
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20140342125 | AUTOMATED HARDWOOD TEXTURING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system and method for imparting a textured surface effect in a board. The system and method are configured to releasably secure a charge on a table; determine a random abrasion pattern for the charge with at least one programmable controller; and control at least one abrasion assembly with the at least one programmable controller in accord with the random abrasion pattern to selectively engage and remove desired portions of the upper surface of the charge with the at least one abrasion assembly to form a randomized textured surface effect thereon. | 11-20-2014 |
Mark J. Espy, Rochester, MN US
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20080261203 | Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus - The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention. | 10-23-2008 |
20100184018 | Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus - The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention. | 07-22-2010 |
20110045458 | Detection of Enterovirus - This document describes methods and materials relating to viral diagnostics, and more particularly to the detection of enterovirus. For example, primers and probes for the detection of enterovirus are provided. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting enterovirus are further provided. | 02-24-2011 |
Michelle A. Espy, Los Alamos, NM US
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20080284433 | Ultra-low field nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging to discriminate and identify materials - An ultra-low magnetic field NMR system can non-invasively examine containers. Database matching techniques can then identify hazardous materials within the containers. Ultra-low field NMR systems are ideal for this purpose because they do not require large powerful magnets and because they can examine materials enclosed in conductive shells such as lead shells. The NMR examination technique can be combined with ultra-low field NMR imaging, where an NMR image is obtained and analyzed to identify target volumes. Spatial sensitivity encoding can also be used to identify target volumes. After the target volumes are identified the NMR measurement technique can be used to identify their contents. | 11-20-2008 |
20100090697 | METHOD OF PERFORMING MRI WITH AN ATOMIC MAGNETOMETER - A method and apparatus are provided for performing an in-situ magnetic resonance imaging of an object. The method includes the steps of providing an atomic magnetometer, coupling a magnetic field generated by magnetically resonating samples of the object through a flux transformer to the atomic magnetometer and measuring a magnetic resonance of the atomic magnetometer. | 04-15-2010 |
20100219827 | ULTRA-LOW FIELD NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING TO DISCRIMINATE AND IDENTIFY MATERIALS - Method comprising obtaining an NMR measurement from a sample wherein an ultra-low field NMR system probes the sample and produces the NMR measurement and wherein a sampling temperature, prepolarizing field, and measurement field are known; detecting the NMR measurement by means of inductive coils; analyzing the NMR measurement to obtain at least one measurement feature wherein the measurement feature comprises T1, T2, T1ρ, or the frequency dependence thereof; and, searching for the at least one measurement feature within a database comprising NMR reference data for at least one material to determine if the sample comprises a material of interest. | 09-02-2010 |
20120001631 | ULTRA-LOW FIELD NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE METHOD TO DISCRIMINATE AND IDENTIFY MATERIALS - An ultra-low field (ULF) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system can be used for rapid identification and discrimination of materials, e.g., liquid in opaque containers and/or materials in or on human bodies. The system utilizes the ability of ULF NMR/MRI to measure NMR parameters in magnetic fields that can be easily changed in field strength and orientation. | 01-05-2012 |
20130027041 | METHOD OF PERFORMING MRI WITH AN ATOMIC MAGNETOMETER - A method and apparatus are provided for performing an in-situ magnetic resonance imaging of an object. The method includes the steps of providing an atomic magnetometer, coupling a magnetic field generated by magnetically resonating samples of the object through a flux transformer to the atomic magnetometer and measuring a magnetic resonance of the atomic magnetometer. | 01-31-2013 |
20130072780 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC CURRENT DENSITY IMAGING AT ULTRA LOW MAGNETIC FIELDS - Preferred systems can include an electrical impedance tomography apparatus electrically connectable to an object; an ultra low field magnetic resonance imaging apparatus including a plurality of field directions and disposable about the object; a controller connected to the ultra low field magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and configured to implement a sequencing of one or more ultra low magnetic fields substantially along one or more of the plurality of field directions; and a display connected to the controller, and wherein the controller is further configured to reconstruct a displayable image of an electrical current density in the object. Preferred methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20130285657 | Classification of Materials Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Dispersion and/or X-Ray Absorption - Methods for determining the identity of a substance are provided. A classification parameter set is defined to allow identification of substances that previously could not be identified or to allow identification of substances with a higher degree of confidence. The classification parameter set may include at least one of relative nuclear susceptibility (RNS) or an x-ray linear attenuation coefficient (LAC). RNS represents the density of hydrogen nuclei present in a substance relative to the density of hydrogen nuclei present in water. The extended classification parameter set may include T | 10-31-2013 |
20130317758 | Hypothesis-Driven Classification of Materials Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry - Technologies related to identification of a substance in an optimized manner are provided. A reference group of known materials is identified. Each known material has known values for several classification parameters. The classification parameters comprise at least one of T | 11-28-2013 |
Ryan Espy, Lafayette, IN US
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20140183351 | ION GENERATION USING MODIFIED WETTED POROUS MATERIALS - The invention generally relates to ion generation using modified wetted porous materials. In certain aspects, the invention generally relates to systems and methods for ion generation using a wetted porous substrate that substantially prevents diffusion of sample into the substrate. In other aspects, the invention generally relate to ion generation using a wetted porous material and a drying agent. In other aspects, the invention generally relates to ion generation using a modified wetted porous substrate in which at least a portion of the porous substrate includes a material that modifies an interaction between a sample and the substrate. | 07-03-2014 |
Thomas Espy, Marshfield, MO US
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20150264942 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, CABINET ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Fluid distribution systems for use in meat-handling facilities include a fluid distribution assembly for fluidly coupling with a fluid supply where the fluid distribution assembly comprises at least one valve for alternately supplying fluid to a first nozzle assembly and a second nozzle assembly. The fluid distribution assembly may further include at least one motor for oscillating the nozzle assemblies. Cabinet assemblies for use in meat-handling facilities may include a fluid distribution system. Valve assemblies may include a diverter for selectively supplying fluid to at least two outlets. Methods of washing at least a portion of a carcass include spraying fluid onto the at least a portion of the carcass with a first set of nozzle assemblies and with a second set of nozzle assemblies positioned over the first set of nozzle assemblies. | 09-24-2015 |
Todd Espy, Cumming, GA US
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20090271192 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING USER PERFORMANCE WITH SPEECH-TO-TEXT CONVERSION FOR DICTATION SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented system and method for evaluating the performance of a user using a dictation system is provided. The system and method include receiving a text or transcription file generated from user audio. A performance metric, such as, for example, words/minute or errors is generated based on the transcription file. The performance metric is provided to an administrator so the administrator can evaluate the performance of the user using the dictation system. | 10-29-2009 |
Todd Espy US
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20090271191 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMPLIFYING COPYING AND PASTING TRANSCRIPTIONS GENERATED FROM A DICTATION BASED SPEECH-TO-TEXT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method for simplifying the pasting of textual transcriptions from a transcription engine into an application is described. An audio file is sent to a transcription engine. A textual transcription file of the audio file is received from the transcription engine. The textual transcription file is automatically loaded into a copy buffer. The textual transcription file is pasted from the copy buffer into an application. | 10-29-2009 |
Tom Espy, Marshfield, MO US
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20110101133 | SPRAYER SWIVEL BODY FOR PACKING HOUSE WASHER - A swivel body for a packing house washer which includes a hollow housing, a ball joint mounted on a water line coupler which is mounted into the hollow swivel body. The waterline coupler has a hollow neck which is in fluid communication with the swivel body chamber. Water is forced into the swivel body chamber and passes through the waterline coupler into a spray bar. The ball joint fastened to the coupler and neck allows the waterline coupler to articulate within the swivel body. When animal carcasses forcibly contact the sprayer bar, the movement afforded by the ball joint diminishes the likelihood of damage to the sprayer bar or any part of the swivel body. Bushings are used for water tight fitting of the ball joint within the housing. This device is easy to disassemble and repair and has a substantially longer life span than known devices. | 05-05-2011 |