Welsh, US
Albert Welsh, Loxahatchee, FL US
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20150325343 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL GROUND-FAULTS IN RESIDENTIAL ELECTICAL WIRING SYSTEMS - A residential wiring system includes a non-metallic sheathed cable having insulated current carrying wires and an insulated grounding conductor. The ground wire may be insulated for the entire length of the sheath, or for only the end portions of the conductor. An insulating sleeve may be used to insulate a portion of the ground wire. | 11-12-2015 |
Andrew J. Welsh, Rochester, NY US
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20100134825 | PREDICTIVE USER INTERFACE MIMICS FOR FINISHING - According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a user interface system for preparing an output document of a digital printing device having a user interface, a set of output options for the output document. The user interface enables selection of at least one output option from the set of output options. The system further provides a display device operatively connected to the user interface and configured to display at least one user interface mimic for the output document, with the at least one user interface mimic providing a graphical representation of the output document based on selection of the output options. After displaying the at least one user interface mimic, the user interface allows users to modify the output options prior to printing the output document. Then, the system updates the display of the at least one user interface mimic, based on modifications to the output options, prior to printing the output document. | 06-03-2010 |
Anthony B. Welsh, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20130125937 | SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A USER INTERFACE AND A CONTROLLER OF A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher may include a closure element, such as a door, a user interface on the closure element, and a controller. A data communication link having a first data connector may be coupled to the controller, and a second data connector may be coupled to the user interface. The first and second data connectors may communicatively couple when the closure element is in the closed condition to establish data communication between the controller and the user interface. The communication link may also form a power link to provide power to the user interface across an electrical link. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125938 | SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A POWER SUPPLY IN A CLOSURE ELEMENT OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A dishwasher includes an open-face tub and a closure element selectively closing the open face of the tub and housing a user interface powered by a rechargeable power supply, such as a battery, operatively coupled to a power charger. In one embodiment, the user interface is not removable from the closure element, and the power charger may be remote from the closure element to selectively provide power to the rechargeable power supply. In another embodiment, the closure element may include a first door and a second door, with each door having an inductive part for formation of an inductive coupling to charge the rechargeable power supply when the doors are in juxtaposition. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125939 | DISHWASHER WITH TRANSFORMING DOOR - A dishwasher includes a door with at least a first part and a second part. The first part may be pivotally mounted to the dishwasher. The second part may be configured to be coupled to the first part for cooperative pivoting of the first part and the second part in one mode of operation. The second part may also be configured to move independently of the first part in another mode of operation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130228202 | DISHWASHER WITH TRANSFORMING DOOR - A multiple chamber dishwasher has a door with multiple parts that can be linked for cooperative movement in a first mode and unlinked for independent movement in a second mode. A mode selector operatively coupled to a transformation link that effects conversion of the door between the first and second modes allows user selection of the door mode and can be associated with a door handle. | 09-05-2013 |
20130234574 | APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING DOOR ROBUSTNESS IN A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub having an open face, a door selectively moveable to open and close the open face, and comprising spaced interior and exterior panels having peripheral edges that are coupled along at least a portion of the peripheral edges by a peripheral wall to collectively define a door interior, and a controller mounting bracket located within the door interior. | 09-12-2013 |
20140145572 | DISHWASHER SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO REDUCE ROTATION OF A DOOR CROWN - Support structures that reduce rotation of a door crown are disclosed. An example dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub defining a treating chamber with an opening, and a door movably mounted to the tub to selectively open and close the opening. The door may include a front panel, a pocket panel coupled to the front panel and defining an opening in the front panel to receive a hand, a crown attached to a top of the front panel, a pocket handle defined in the crown having a first support structure engaging a second support structure of the pocket panel to reduce a rotation of the crown. | 05-29-2014 |
20140306588 | MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHER WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLOSURE ELEMENTS - A dishwasher may comprise a tub at least partially defining multiple treating chambers and further defining an access opening for the treating chambers. Interior closure elements may selectively close the access openings, and examples of the interior closure elements include a pivoting door and a drawer front. An exterior closure element mounted to the dishwasher for movement relative to the tub may overlie the interior closure elements when closed. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319990 | APPLIANCE WITH CLOSURE ELEMENT HAVING AN OPERATIVE DEVICE - An appliance that conducts a useful cycle of operation on an article comprises a treating chamber receiving the article and having an access opening. A first closure element selectively closes at least a first portion of the access opening, and a second closure element movable relative to the first closure element selectively closes at least a second portion of the access opening. An operative device can be coupled to the second closure element. A cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device is routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and is operatively connected to the device on the second closure element. | 10-30-2014 |
20140338708 | DISHWASHER WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to the cycle of operation and having an open face providing access to the treating chamber, a dish holder slidable relative to the tub through the open face between a loading position and a treating position and a light source provided on the dish holder for illuminating dishes contained in the dish holder. | 11-20-2014 |
20150020854 | FILTER WITH ARTIFICIAL BOUNDARY FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE - A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid and at least one artificial boundary to aid in cleaning the filter. | 01-22-2015 |
20150173586 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, a window assembly and a window assembly support frame provided on the interior door panel to support the window assembly. | 06-25-2015 |
20150374200 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly comprising a window assembly comprising first and second spaced window panes defining an intervening vacuum sealed chamber, a window assembly support frame provided on the door panel, and a seal provided between the window assembly support frame and the first and second panes and encapsulated by the window assembly support frame. | 12-31-2015 |
20160095497 | DISHWASHER UTENSIL CADDIES - Dishwasher utensil caddies are disclosed. A disclosed example utensil caddy for a dishwasher having a tub and a door at least partially defining a treating chamber, and dish rack in the treating chamber, includes an attachment member configured to attach the utensil caddy to a side of the dish rack in a space between the dish rack and the tub or the door, and a slot oriented at an angle relative to the dish rack, and configured to receive a handle of a cooking utensil. | 04-07-2016 |
Christine Welsh, Stillwater, MN US
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20090266960 | DISPLAY WITH ADJUSTABLE BRACKET - A display system includes a housing and a support bar. The housing has a front face and a rear face. The support bar includes an elongate body and a first bracket. The elongate body has a front face and a channel. The first bracket is secured within the channel of the elongate body and is adjustable relative to the housing in two substantially perpendicular directions. The rear face of the housing is secured to the front face of the support bar. | 10-29-2009 |
Christopher Welsh, Livermore, CA US
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20100020914 | REACTOR SERVICING PLATFORM - A servicing platform for a nuclear reactor refueling floor is provided. In various embodiments, the servicing platform includes a base structured to be anchored to a refueling floor of the nuclear reactor. The servicing platform additionally includes a telescoping mast having a mounting collar at a first end that is rotationally attached to the base, and a personnel work basket pivotally coupled to a second end of the mast. | 01-28-2010 |
20100242660 | Manipulator for remote activities in a nuclear reactor vessel - A manipulator for remotely controlled underwater operation in a nuclear radiation environment to perform service activities at difficult to access regions of the reactor vessel is disclosed. The manipulator includes six degrees of freedom in its ability to move so that it can get past obstructions inside a reactor vessel to access and service remote locations in the vessel. The manipulator also includes a rotary drive for inserting and removing the manipulator into and from a reactor vessel and for rotating the manipulator within the vessel. It also includes an arm with two rotary joints and three pivot joints that can be deployed for better access to difficult to reach locations. The manipulator, which is remotely operated, can be used to manipulate a variety of tools to perform various service activities. The tools, which are attached to the end of the arm, include a water jet, a gripper, a cutter and a camera. | 09-30-2010 |
Christopher Welsh, Darlington, MD US
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20090318274 | Balance trainer - A balance training device is provided having a body mounted on a flexible pedestal connected to a stable base. The pedestal includes a spring or other similar flexible connection. A user sitting on the body will use muscles of their legs and abdomen to maintain balance on the device. | 12-24-2009 |
Christopher M. Welsh, San Jose, CA US
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20150233403 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURALLY REPLACING CRACKED WELDS IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - An apparatus configured to structurally replace a cracked weld in a nuclear plant may include: a first body portion that includes a first gripping portion; a second body portion that includes a second gripping portion; a wedge portion between the first and second body portions; and/or an adjustment portion. The first body portion may be configured to slidably engage the second body portion. The wedge portion may be configured to exert force on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. The adjustment portion may be configured to increase or decrease the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. When the adjustment portion increases the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions, a distance between the first and second gripping portions may decrease. | 08-20-2015 |
Christopher M. Welsh, Livermore, CA US
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20120114090 | GEROCS Control Rod Blade Unlatching Tool - Disclosed is an unlatching tool that may be used to unlatch a control rod from a control drive. The unlatching tool may include a baseplate, a first guide member and a second guide member attached to the baseplate, a first frame and a second frame attached to the baseplate, a stepper motor attached to the first frame, a worm drive attached to the first frame, a cable reel shaft attached to the first and second frame, a hose wrapped around the cable reel shaft, and a hook attached to a first end of the hose. The hook may include a cylindrical sleeve having a at least one finger configured to fold and unfold. Disclosed also is a method of unlatching a control rod from a control drive. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher T. Welsh, Fishers, IN US
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20090116676 | EARPHONE FOR WIDEBAND COMMUNICATION - An earphone device capable of achieving sound bandwidths beyond the 150-7000 Hz wideband range, and configured for supra-concha or supra-aural placement. The earphone comprises at least two frequency range receivers positioned within a housing. In at least one embodiment, the earphone is capable of achieving a super-wideband range by physically combining a low frequency receiver and a high frequency receiver in a space-efficient and acoustically advantageous manner. | 05-07-2009 |
Christopher Todd Welsh, Fishers, IN US
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20080292066 | Telephone handset coupling system - A telephone handset that includes both a speaker and a secondary flux coil is provided. The secondary flux coil provides improved inductive coupling between the handset and a hearing aid. Due to the wiring configuration of the handset, the speaker and the secondary flux coil can be independently filtered, thus providing means for independently optimizing the performance of both the speaker and the secondary flux coil. Suitable filters include both passive circuits and digital signal processors. | 11-27-2008 |
20100027817 | Controlled leakage omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element - An omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element with improved low frequency background ambient acoustical noise rejection is provided. The omnidirectional electret condenser microphone element includes a plurality of passageways in acoustic series that couple at least one acoustic aperture of the microphone element to an acoustic cavity formed within the microphone element. At least one of said plurality of passageways is of a predefined size that is determined to provide the desired response roll-off within a predefined frequency range. In at least one preferred configuration, the roll-off resulting from the plurality of passageways is greater than 2.0 dB between 300 and 100 Hz. In at least one alternate preferred configuration, the roll-off resulting from the plurality of passageways is greater than 3.0 dB between 300 and 100 Hz. | 02-04-2010 |
20100290661 | Transducer package with interior support frame - A surface mountable package for use with an audio transducer is provided. In addition to the audio transducer, the surface mountable package includes a substrate, a cover, and a transducer support frame mounted within, and attached to, the substrate and cover. The support frame includes one or more cavities that, in combination with the audio transducer, substrate and cover, define the front and rear acoustic cavity volumes. | 11-18-2010 |
20110038491 | Passive sound pressure level limiter - A passive sound pressure level (SPL) limiter is provided that can be used with audio sources of varying drive levels and headsets, earbuds, etc. of varying sensitivity. The SPL limiter includes a control circuit that includes a rectifier and, in most configurations, a step-up transformer. The SPL limiter also includes a limiting circuit that utilizes a transistor to shunt current from the audio source in proportion to a control signal output by the control circuit. The control circuit may further include a low pass filter, for example an RC filter, and one or more fast limit diode paths. The limiting circuit may further include a feedback network to increase the linear behavior of the limiting circuit. | 02-17-2011 |
20110158414 | Passive Sound Pressure Level Limiter with Balancing Circuit - A passive sound pressure level (SPL) limiter is provided that can be used with audio sources of varying drive levels and headphones or earphones of varying sensitivity. The SPL limiter includes a control circuit and left and right channel limiting circuits, each of which includes a pair of FETS. The SPL limiter may include a balancing circuit that separates the control signal output by the control circuit into left and right channel control signals. The SPL limiter may also include a microphone, for example integrated into an earpiece cable. | 06-30-2011 |
Dan Welsh, Encinitas, CA US
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20090156975 | Robust System and Methods for Blood Access - Embodiments of the present invention provide robust systems for the removal and subsequent infusion of blood for measurement purposes, and embodiments of the present invention provide methods of operating such systems and providing capabilities such as predicting and avoiding occlusions and/or bubbles, managing occlusions and/or bubbles if they occur, automatic cleaning of the blood access system, and determining and managing the patency of the blood access site. Such operational challenges can occur during any of several phases of operation of a blood access system. Embodiments of the present invention can effectively incorporate a variety of inputs for the identification of trends consistent with present or pending occlusions. An embodiment of the present invention can be aware of the stage of operation, e.g., withdrawal, infusion, or cleaning, and the prior performance of the system. Embodiments of the present invention can have the ability to identify the location of the problem so that effective procedures can be used to resolve the problem. | 06-18-2009 |
20110060199 | DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SAMPLE DILUTION USING A PROPERTY OF FLUID BEING TRANSPORTED - The use of an optical or other measurement in a blood access system enables the determination of a fluid sample appropriate for measurement on a real time basis. This information can be used to control the blood access system and related measurement processes. The determination can be based on, for example, at least one of: optical density, optical scatter, analyte level, temperature, the absolute level of any of the preceding, the stability of any of the preceding, the rate of change of any of the preceding, or the value of any of the preceding relative to another determination. The determination can be made using, for example, at least one of: electrochemical sensor, ion specific electrode, capacitance measurement, impedance measurement, inductance measurement, conductivity measurement, optical measurement, and ultrasound measurement. The present invention relates to determination of the quality of a biological sample in which determination of an analyte concentration is to be made, and various methods and apparatuses related thereto. An evaluation of sample quality can be made by monitoring the temporal changes in the sample properties or characteristics as the biological sample is procured or measured. The methods and apparatuses described herein can be used to evaluate the temporal characteristics of a sample during sample acquisition and/or during determination of the sample analyte or parameter of interest. The sample quality assurance methods and apparatuses described herein can thus be used to ensure that a valid sample has been procured by or presented to an instrument or measurement system for analyte determination, thereby preventing the measurement and reporting of analyte values for a sample that is unstable or otherwise non-representative of the biological system from which the sample was obtained. | 03-10-2011 |
20120065482 | DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SAMPLE DILUTION USING A PROPERTY OF FLUID BEING TRANSPORTED - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses related to measurement of analytes, including measurements of analytes in samples withdrawn from a patient. | 03-15-2012 |
Daniel Welsh, Encinitas, CA US
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20140142611 | DELIVERY AND DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VASCULAR IMPLANTS - A system for delivering an implant device to a vascular site in a patient a delivery pusher apparatus, an implant device detachably connected to the delivery pusher apparatus by a tether having a distal end connected to a proximal end of the implant device, wherein the tether is substantially non-tensioned when connecting the implant device to the delivery pusher, and an electrical heating element configured coaxially around at least a portion of the tether, wherein heat generated by the heating element severs the tether at a point near the proximal end of the implant device. | 05-22-2014 |
20160100842 | DELIVERY AND DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VASCULAR IMPLANTS - A system for delivering an implant device to a vascular site in a patient a delivery pusher apparatus, an implant device detachably connected to the delivery pusher apparatus by a tether having a distal end connected to a proximal end of the implant device, wherein the tether is substantially non-tensioned when connecting the implant device to the delivery pusher, and an electrical heating element configured coaxially around at least a portion of the tether, wherein heat generated by the heating element severs the tether at a point near the proximal end of the implant device. | 04-14-2016 |
David R. Welsh, Orlando, FL US
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20130279049 | ENCLOSED METERING AND PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS INCLUDING AN EXTERNAL DISCONNECT HANDLE - An enclosed metering and protective electrical apparatus includes an enclosure, a meter socket within the enclosure structured to input a power circuit and to engage a power meter, and a circuit interrupter within the enclosure including an operating handle and a trip mechanism. The circuit interrupter is structured to output the power circuit from the meter socket to a load and to interrupt the power circuit. A neutral current sensor within the enclosure is structured to detect a ground fault operatively associated with the power circuit and responsively cause the trip mechanism of the circuit interrupter to interrupt the power circuit. A disconnect handle substantially external to the enclosure includes linkage extending within the enclosure and cooperating with the operating handle of the circuit interrupter to open and close the circuit interrupter. | 10-24-2013 |
David Richard Welsh, Buchanan, MI US
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20110057514 | POWER METER WITH TRANSFER SWITCH - Apparatus and methods for providing a capability to perform automatic switching between a primary and secondary power source and primary source metering in the same meter enclosure. | 03-10-2011 |
Dean M. Welsh, Midland, MI US
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20100331492 | PROCESS OF SELECTIVELY POLYMERIZING ETHYLENE AND CATALYST THEREFOR - The present invention generally relates to a process that selectively polymerizes ethylene in the presence of an alpha-olefin, and a precatalyst and catalyst useful in such processes. | 12-30-2010 |
20130085258 | CROSSLINKABLE ARYLAMINE COMPOUNDS AND CONJUGATED OLIGOMERS OR POLYMERS BASED THEREON - Crosslinkable arylamine compounds, oligomers and polymers prepared from such crosslinkable arylamine compounds, films and coatings, and multilayer electronic devices comprising such films are disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
20130248830 | CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYERS AND FILMS CONTAINING THE SAME - The invention provides a film comprising at least two layers, Layer A and Layer B, and wherein Layer(A) is formed from a Composition A comprising at least one compound selected from Formula A: | 09-26-2013 |
20130260229 | BATTERY ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION CONTAINING CERTAIN ESTER-BASED SOLVENTS, AND BATTERIES CONTAINING SUCH AN ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION - Battery electrolyte solutions contain certain ester solvents, a lithium salt and vinylene carbonate, vinyl ethylene carbonate or fluoroethylene carbonate. Batteries containing these solvents have excellent specific discharge capacities and reduced weight compared to batteries in which the electrolyte is based on ethylene carbonate. | 10-03-2013 |
20150073065 | POLYURETHANES MADE USING BISMUTH THIOPHOSPHORIC ACID DIESTER SALTS AS CATALYSTS - Polyisocyanate-based polymers are formed by curing a reaction mixture containing at least one polyisocyanate and at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups in the presence of a bismuth thiophosphoric acid diester salt. | 03-12-2015 |
20150148502 | NON-CYCLOPENTADIENYL-BASED CHROMIUM CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - Provided is a non-cyclopentadienyl-based chromium-ligand complex, preferably a chromium-ligand complex of formula (J): LCr(R | 05-28-2015 |
20160053031 | NON-CYCLOPENTADIENYL-BASED CHROMIUM CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - Provided is a non-cyclopentadienyl-based chromium-ligand complex, preferably a chromium-ligand complex of formula (J): LCr(R | 02-25-2016 |
20160096950 | VOLTAGE-STABILIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are polymeric compositions with improved electrical breakdown strength. The polymeric compositions contain a poly-α-olefin and a voltage-stabilizing agent, which comprises an organic carboxylic ester comprising at least one aromatic ring and from 1 to 2 carboxylic alkyl ester substituents. Alternatively, the voltage-stabilizing agent can comprise trioctyl trimellitate. The present polymeric compositions exhibit improved electrical breakdown strength when applied as an insulating and/or shielding layer for power cables. | 04-07-2016 |
Douglas E. Welsh, Chandler, AZ US
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20090119320 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENCODING DATA - A method and system for encoding the output data created by a simulator is provided. The method and system may generate smaller output data files or output databases than those created by known techniques. The method and system may also allow for accessing and manipulating the compressed data. The method and system may also significantly increase the speed for manipulating the output data utilizing various calculations. | 05-07-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Welsh, Westborough, MA US
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20080241537 | Transparent, reinforced, composite fiber and articles made therefrom - A transparent, reinforced, composite polymeric fiber that has a polymeric body portion made from a first thermoplastic polymer that is transparent to visible light. The fiber includes polymeric reinforcement elements embedded within the polymeric body portion. The polymeric body portion extends between and about the polymeric reinforcement elements. Each polymeric reinforcement element is formed from a second thermoplastic polymer that is transparent to visible light. The peripheral portion and outer surface of the polymeric body portion defines a peripheral portion and outer surface, respectively, of the transparent, reinforced, composite polymeric fiber. A plurality of the fibers are formed into an array that is processed with a consolidation process to form a transparent, reinforced, composite structure. | 10-02-2008 |
Emmet Welsh, Torrance, CA US
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20130116597 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING BLOOD FOR TESTING - A blood sampling device is provided having holder with a manipulating end and an absorbent probe on the opposing end. The probe is of hydrophilic polymer sized to directly absorb a predetermined volume of up to about 30 microliters of blood. Ribs on the holder position the probe within a compartment of a container to prevent contact with the container. The ribs also position the probe within extraction wells. | 05-09-2013 |
20140124444 | SINTERED METAL FIBER DISKS FOR CHROMATOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS - A chromatography column has an upstream frit made of non-woven, metal fibers sintered to form a depth filter having graded interstitial passages increasing in size in the direction of flow through the column during use. The frit is held in the column or in a recess of an end fitting, insert or PEEK holder. An annular PEEK ring seals at least one face of the frit at a peripheral edge of the frit, and preferably seals both faces at that edge. | 05-08-2014 |
Eric R. Welsh, Annapolis, MD US
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20090162312 | NOVEL BIODEGRADABLE BIOFOULING CONTROL COATING AND METHOD OF FORMULATION - An antifouling coating including a polymer made by crosslinking a chitosan with a blocked polyisocyanate. | 06-25-2009 |
Eva Welsh, Durham, NC US
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20100011562 | NON-WOVEN WITH SELECTED LOCATIONS/REGIONS OF JOINED FIBERS FOR MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT - In a first embodiment, the present disclosure is directed at a non-woven fabric, which provides, at selected locations, the ability to mechanically and releasably join with a hook fastener. The non-woven web may include entangled fibers which have been overprinted with dots, lines or designs to create defined locations of joined fibers which may engage with a corresponding hook profile. The print material may include thermoplastic and thermoset binder systems. The binder systems may include a gas expanding substrate (e.g. gas-filled microspheres) which may provide a relatively thicker location for joining with the corresponding hook engaging material. | 01-21-2010 |
Gary C. Welsh, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090098357 | Structural Insulation Sheathing - Structural insulation sheathing (SIS), preferably in the form of a panel, comprises a structural facer and an insulation member. The structural facer and insulation members are in intimate, planar contact with one another, both are plastic, and the SIS structure meets both the structural (i.e., ASTM E72) and insulation (R>2) requirements for the North American residential market. The structural facer member of the SIS structure is high-density polyolefin foam. The structural facer comprises a skin/core structure with the skins of a higher density than the core, and the structural facer has a flexural modulus typically of at least about 30,000 pounds per square inch (psi). The insulation member of the SIS is a foamed sheet of thermoplastic, e.g., polyisocyanurate. | 04-16-2009 |
20140045961 | STYRENIC RESIN HAVING IMPROVED EXTENSIONAL VISCOSITY - The extensional viscosity of a styrenic resin is enhanced by increasing the Z+1 average molecular weight (Mz+1) of the resin. In one embodiment, an enhanced extensional viscosity resin is provided that has an Mz+1 molecular weight of at least approximately 745,000 and an extensional viscosity having a minimum value of approximately 360,000 Pascal-seconds (Pa-sec). | 02-13-2014 |
20140107307 | STYRENIC RESIN INCORPORATING RECYCLED POLYSTYRENE - The present disclosure provides a styrenic resin incorporating post-consumer recycle polystyrene (PCR PS), and systems and methods for making the same. For example, a styrenic resin produced in accordance with present embodiments between approximately 1 weight percent and 9 weight percent PCR PS, has a melt flow rate (MFR) of less than approximately 2.0 g/10 min per ASTM D-1238-10, and an Mz+1 molecular weight of at least 700,000. The styrenic resin is produced by a free-radical polymerization process performed on a feed having PCR PS dissolved in monovinylarene monomer. The feed is produced in such a way so as to continuously remove contaminants commonly associated with PCR PS. | 04-17-2014 |
Gregory S. Welsh, Vernon, CT US
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20110259676 | WEAR AND FRICTION CONTROL OF METAL ROPE AND SHEAVE INTERFACES - A coated sheave ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110318497 | HOISTWAY SHEAVE RESURFACING - A method of and system for repairing the sheaves ( | 12-29-2011 |
James Welsh, Houston, TX US
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20160117470 | PERSONALIZED MEDICINE SERVICE - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and machine readable media for implementing a knowledgebase for inferring relationships between biological categories such as patient conditions, drugs, medical groups, genes, and trials, and for flexibly querying that system to access relevant categories of results, such as drugs and ongoing clinical trials. The system may be a cloud-based system. | 04-28-2016 |
James Welsh, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20090099165 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 04-16-2009 |
20090143399 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 06-04-2009 |
20110212929 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 09-01-2011 |
20130302303 | PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 11-14-2013 |
James Neal Welsh, Tulsa, OK US
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20150272251 | INSERT DEVICE FOR AIR-COOLING IN HATS AND HELMETS - A self contained, battery operated fan device that inserts inside a hat or helmet. The device blows air across the head of a wearer, thereby providing evaporative cooling that can reduce the temperature inside the hat or helmet, make the wearer feel more comfortable when operating in a hot environment, and reduce the potential for heat stress for the wearer. Also, because the airflow produced by the insert blows down all around the head of the wearer of the hat or helmet, it helps to blow smoke or dust away from the user's face. | 10-01-2015 |
James Sherman Welsh, Shreveport, LA US
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20110180731 | Method for Biological Modulation of Radiation Therapy - A method for the biological modulation of external beam radiation therapy, in which the temporal and spatial patterning of imparted dose is modified to maximize the dose rate to the target volume while minimizing the dose rate to healthy tissues surrounding the target volume, is provided. | 07-28-2011 |
Jamie Welsh, Dana Point, CA US
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20150231437 | Yoga Prop to Aid in Performing Backbends and Other Exercises and Method for Using Same - A yoga prop to assist a yoga practitioner in performing a backbend include a gripping platform having a notch for the practitioner's head, a first side attached the gripping platform, and a second side attached to the gripping platform, wherein the first and second sides provide a height and a depth for the yoga prop. Slits can be placed in the gripping platform for performing exercises using straps or rubber bands. The yoga prop can also have a back piece and additional features. A plurality of such yoga props can form a multitier yoga prop to assist yoga practitioners in performing backbends. A plurality of brackets can be used to support the plurality of yoga props in the multitier prop. | 08-20-2015 |
Jennifer Kay Welsh, Imperial, CA US
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20100218255 | Procedure for the 100% infection free installation/re-installation, patching and maintenance of a personal computers operating system - The procedure resolves the several well known and documented issues regarding installing, patching and securing a Personal Computer from the Internet threats that lead to the malfunctioning of the PC as well as Identity theft. The procedure includes the installing of the Operating System so it is 100% free of all of types of malicious computer attacks; Keeping the PC from being infected/re-infected during the required security patches and updates, Keeping the PC safe and in optimal condition for the life of the machine which is much longer than the industry standard 2-6 months. | 08-26-2010 |
J. Michael Welsh, Manor, TX US
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20100027539 | REMOTE MESSAGE ROUTING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A message routing method includes receiving a plurality of messages at a routing node. The routing node is configured to receive instructions indicating an offset, criteria associated with the offset, and a group of interested nodes. The routing node examines a portion of a data payload of a received message based on the offset. If the information at the offset matches the criteria, the routing node routes the message to each of the group of interested nodes. Thus, the routing node can route messages to different groups of destination nodes depending on information in the data payload of received messages, thereby providing a flexible way to route messages over a network. | 02-04-2010 |
20130003734 | MESSAGE ROUTING MECHANISM FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A message routing method includes receiving a plurality of messages at a routing node. The routing node is configured to receive instructions indicating an offset, criteria associated with the offset, and a group of interested nodes. The routing node examines a portion of a data payload of a received message based on the offset. If the information at the offset matches the criteria, the routing node routes the message to each of the group of interested nodes. Thus, the routing node can route messages to different groups of destination nodes depending on information in the data payload of received messages, thereby providing a flexible way to route messages over a network. | 01-03-2013 |
John Welsh, San Diego, CA US
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20110252935 | DEVICE FOR DISSECTING THIN SAMPLES AND METHODS THEREOF - A dissecting device and dissecting system. The dissecting device comprises at least one knife, preferably a punch or stamper, a first and second moveable stage, and at least one receiving plate. The dissecting system further comprises a controller and optionally an imaging component or plate feeding component. In addition, methods of using the device and system are disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
John E. Welsh, Port St. Lucie, FL US
John L. Welsh, Alexandria, VA US
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20090019655 | Brush - A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment. The recess segment includes a recess having a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. The recess includes a center point between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The proximal segment extends from a free end of the handle section to the center point and the distal segment extends from the center point to the head section. The weight of the proximal segment of the handle section balances the combined weight of the distal segment of the handle section and head section when the recess is placed on a dividing wall of a double sink. | 01-22-2009 |
20090288263 | BRUSH - A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment. The recess segment includes a recess having a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. The recess includes a center point between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The proximal segment extends from a free end of the handle section to the center point and the distal segment extends from the center point to the head section. The weight of the proximal segment of the handle section balances the combined weight of the distal segment of the handle section and head section when the recess is placed on a dividing wall of a double sink. | 11-26-2009 |
John Michael Welsh, Austin, TX US
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20130103660 | NETWORK CONNECTED MEDIA GATEWAY FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A network traffic managing node of a local area network, such as a router or gateway, can implement a network discovery and remote access mechanism for the local area network. A catalog of a plurality of files stored in a plurality of network devices of the local area network is created at the network traffic managing node based, at least in part, on information associated with the plurality of files determined using a network discovery procedure. The catalog of the plurality of files is provide to a remote network node of a wide area network in response to receiving a message from the remote network node requesting access to the plurality of files. One or more files are provided to the remote network node in response to receiving a message from the remote network node requesting the one or more files from the catalog of the plurality of files. | 04-25-2013 |
John Michael Welsh, Manor, TX US
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20100333028 | TECHNIQUE FOR SETTING NETWORK COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS - Techniques are disclosed for providing a bandwidth control interface that displays the relative amount of bandwidth assigned to each application executing at a computer device. By displaying the relative amount of bandwidth, the interface allows the user to easily determine how the available bandwidth is allocated among the applications, and whether the allocation provides for efficient network communication. The bandwidth control interface also allows the user to adjust the relative allocation of bandwidth to the executing applications. The user can thereby control the relative amount of bandwidth that is allocated to each application by a network interface device. | 12-30-2010 |
Kate Welsh, San Diego, CA US
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20090043099 | Methods and compositions for derepression of IAP-inhibited caspase - The invention provides isolated agents having novel chemical structures and possessing superior activity as derepressors of IAP inhibited caspase. The invention further provides a method of derepressing an IAP-inhibited caspase. The invention further provides assay methods employing labeled compounds of the invention, especially fluorescent labeled compounds. | 02-12-2009 |
20110183358 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DEREPRESSION OF IAP-INHIBITED CASPASE - The invention provides isolated agents having novel chemical structures and possessing superior activity as derepressors of IAP inhibited caspase. The invention further provides a method of derepressing an IAP-inhibited caspase. The invention further provides assay methods employing labeled compounds of the invention, especially fluorescent labeled compounds. | 07-28-2011 |
Linda Bucsay Welsh, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090290490 | Sharing A Radio Frequency Interface Resource - Applications may seek access to a radio frequency interface resource on a processor-based system that exceeds the available capacity of that resource. When more than one application needs access to an RF interface resource at the same time and the available capacity of the RF interface resource does not permit all these requests to be granted, contention resolution may be provided. In one embodiment, the contention resolution may involve determining the priority of each application seeking RF interface resource access and granting access based on that priority. | 11-26-2009 |
20110117950 | Sharing A Radio Frequency Interface Resource - Applications may seek access to a radio frequency interface resource on a processor-based system that exceeds the available capacity of that resource. When more than one application needs access to an RF interface resource at the same time and the available capacity of the RF interface resource does not permit all these requests to be granted, contention resolution may be provided. In one embodiment, the contention resolution may involve determining the priority of each application seeking RF interface resource access and granting access based on that priority. | 05-19-2011 |
Lynn S. Welsh, Lucas, TX US
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20090159983 | Non-Destructive Inline Epi Pattern Shift Monitor Using Selective Epi - Integrated circuits using buried layers under epitaxial layers present a challenge in aligning patterns for surface components to the buried layers, because the epitaxial material over the buried layer diminishes the visibility of and shifts the apparent position of the buried layer. A method of measuring the lateral offset, known as the epi pattern shift, between a buried layer and a pattern for a surface component using planar processing technology and commonly used semiconductor fabrication metrology tools is disclosed. The disclosed method may be used on a pilot wafer to provide optimization data for a production line running production wafers, or may be used on production wafers directly. An integrated circuit fabricated using the instant invention is also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
Mark G. Welsh, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090271813 | VIEWER DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN A DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE TELEVISION NETWORK - A system and method for collecting viewership data. The inventive system ( | 10-29-2009 |
Matthew P. Welsh, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20090044096 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING STATISTICAL EXPRESSIONS - Using natural language-like user inputs to provide statistics on a subset of data is described. In one embodiment, a user input that includes at least one word or phrase representing a rule is received. The rule includes an identification of a subset of data and a statistical expression to be performed on the subset of data. The subset of data includes at least part of the data elements of a data set. Each data element includes information on an individual or group. Instructions are provided for translating the rule into an executable format. The executable format includes a translated identification of the subset and a translated statistical expression. The subset of the data is accessed using the translated identification of the subset. The translated statistical expression is executed to obtain statistics on data elements of the subset of data. The statistics on the data elements are provided. | 02-12-2009 |
Matthias Welsh, Washington, DC US
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20160088432 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION-BASED SECURITY - A mobile computing device, including: a first memory device having first computer-readable instructions tangibly recorded thereon; a first hardware processor configured to execute the first computer-readable instructions recorded on the first memory device; and an RFID component that includes a transceiver configured to receive a proximity signal from at least one RFID reader when the RFID component is within a predetermined range of the at least one RFID reader, and a second memory device configured to store the proximity signal, wherein the first hardware processor is configured to, upon executing the instructions recorded on the first memory device, control at least one operation of the mobile computing device in accordance with the proximity signal received by the transceiver of the RFID component from the at least one RFID reader. | 03-24-2016 |
Michael Welsh, Riverside, IA US
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20140371188 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING MUSCLE ATROPHY AND INDUCING MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY - In an aspect, the invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for inhibiting or preventing skeletal muscle atrophy or inducing muscle hypertrophy by providing to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a Gadd45a and/or Cdkn1a inhibitor and an androgen and/or growth hormone elevator or an androgen and/or growth hormone receptor activator. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael Welsh, Gates Mills, OH US
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20110281495 | CARDBOARD PLAY STRUCTURE - A foldable cardboard play structure is provided that comprises at least a first and second foldable cardboard panel, wherein at least the first foldable panel includes one or more first tabs, each of the one or more first tabs corresponding to a slot located on at least the second foldable panel. The slots are adapted to receive the corresponding first tab and at least one of the first and second foldable panels include one or more edge portions having at least one fold line and a second tab thereon. The edge portions are configured to wrap around exposed rough edges of the other of the first and second foldable panel. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281496 | POP-OUT PLAY STRUCTURE - A life-size pop-out play structure is provided that includes a first foldable cardboard panel, a second foldable cardboard panel hingedly bound to the first panel along a first edge and one or more pop-out portions attached to the first and second cardboard panels. The portions are configured to lie flat against at least one of the first and second panels when the first and second panels are in a closed position and the pop-out portions are configured to pop-out when the first and second panels are separated by an angle. | 11-17-2011 |
Michael Welsh, Iowa City, IA US
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20150045410 | METHOD OF REGULATING CFTR EXPRESSION AND PROCESSING - The present invention relates to therapeutic agents comprising miR-138, a miR-138 mimic, a SIN3A RNAi molecule, or a an anti-SIN3A RNAi molecule, and/or an anti-SIN3A antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) or other agent that suppresses SIN3A expression, a small molecule drug that interferes with SIN3A activity or whose actions mimic the biological effects of SIN3A suppression and methods of use of these therapeutic agents to treat cystic fibrosis. | 02-12-2015 |
Michael A. Welsh, Bedford, TX US
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20120137456 | Rotating Ball Cleaning Device - The invention is an apparatus to clean leather items, including removal of dirt stains, grass stains, and scuff marks, including, but not limited to, baseballs, softballs, footballs and shoes. The apparatus holds a removable hollow barrel-shaped container in which the items to be cleaned are placed, along with pieces of a rubber or gummy material. The apparatus revolves the container so the mixture of rubber pieces and items to be cleaned mix together, the erratic motion of the eraser material buffing the items clean. A straining element in the barrel allows a user to separate the items being cleaned from the rubber material and removed debris by standing the barrel on its end, after which a user opens a door in the barrel above the strainer. | 06-07-2012 |
Michael L. Welsh, Evans, GA US
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20110023652 | MODULAR PEDAL ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES - A modular pedal assembly for use with a vehicle that includes a prime mover, a control circuit, and a brake assembly. The modular pedal assembly including a base that is removably connectable with the vehicle, a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal that is displaceable between a first position and a second position, and a control output regulator that includes a first sensor and a second sensor. In a vehicle having an electric motor prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch electrically connected to the control circuit, and the second sensor is a variable resistor. In a vehicle having an internal combustion engine prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch operable to control a starter motor, and the second sensor is a limit switch operable to control a spark plug ignition. | 02-03-2011 |
Michael W. Welsh, Rockford, MI US
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20160029801 | OFFICE CHAIR - A back support ( | 02-04-2016 |
Michele Welsh, Phoenix, MD US
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20090091120 | Safety skin applique kit for identification of lost persons - A safety skin appliqué kit for parents and custodians of children, disabled persons, and the elderly, including a marking pen and a pre-packaged collection of preprinted skin appliqués each removably sandwiched between two carrier sheets. Each of the appliqués further comprise a die cut section of breathable polyurethane tape, printed with a forward image on one side defined by a lightly-colored high-contrast window, and pre-printed plea to call if lost. The appliqués are coated with hypoallergenic acrylate adhesive for application to skin or other surfaces. Parents and custodians can apply one of said appliques' to their child, disabled person, or elderly charge, and write a contact telephone number in the window of the appliqué. This way, if their charge becomes lost, passersby will notice the appliqué, read the contact telephone number, and call the custodian. | 04-09-2009 |
Patrick A. Welsh, Manteca, CA US
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20140292555 | FULL-WAVE RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE FOR THE HOMODYNE MOTION SENSOR - A homodyne motion sensor or detector based on ultra-wideband radar utilizes the entire received waveform through implementation of a voltage boosting receiver. The receiver includes a receiver input and a receiver output. A first diode is connected to the receiver output. A first charge storage capacitor is connected from between the first diode and the receiver output to ground. A second charge storage capacitor is connected between the receiver input and the first diode. A second diode is connected from between the second charge storage capacitor and the first diode to ground. The dual diode receiver performs voltage boosting of a RF signal received at the receiver input, thereby enhancing receiver sensitivity. | 10-02-2014 |
Patrick Alan Welsh, Manteca, CA US
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20120249355 | FULL-WAVE RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE FOR THE HOMODYNE MOTION SENSOR - A homodyne motion sensor or detector based on ultra-wideband radar utilizes the entire received waveform through implementation of a voltage boosting receiver. The receiver includes a receiver input and a receiver output. A first diode is connected to the receiver output. A first charge storage capacitor is connected from between the first diode and the receiver output to ground. A second charge storage capacitor is connected between the receiver input and the first diode. A second diode is connected from between the second charge storage capacitor and the first diode to ground. The dual diode receiver performs voltage boosting of a RF signal received at the receiver input, thereby enhancing receiver sensitivity. | 10-04-2012 |
Patrick T. Welsh, Keystone Heights, FL US
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20130234862 | Street Light Monitoring System - A street light monitoring and real time data management system and methodology for collecting information from geographical distributed locations or individual sensor nodes dedicated to individual street lights of a multi-light street light system. | 09-12-2013 |
Raphael J. Welsh, Pasadena, MD US
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20090309788 | COLLAPSIBLE TRI-AXIAL FRAME ANTENNA - A antenna is described including a first frame having a first loop antenna element disposed thereon; a second frame having a second loop antenna element disposed thereon, the second frame disposed perpendicular to the first frame in an operational mode and disposed parallel to the first frame when in a stored mode; and a third frame having a third loop antenna element disposed thereon, the third frame disposed perpendicular to the first and second frame in an operational mode and disposed parallel to the first and second frame when in a stored mode. | 12-17-2009 |
Raphael J. Welsh, Powell, OH US
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20140290950 | Multi-Scale, Multi-Layer Diode Grid Array Rectenna - An antenna for receiving electromagnetic energy with multiple grid arrays includes first and second grid patterns of diodes each acting as a half-wave rectifying element when illuminated by the electromagnetic energy whereby the electromagnetic energy is efficiently converted into electrical current at an output even when the electromagnetic energy is randomly polarized. The multiple grid arrays are spaced from one another and can also be offset from one another. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the first and second grid patterns of diodes have varying diode densities. | 10-02-2014 |
Rick D. Welsh, Duvall, WA US
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20080228982 | Modular Expandable Mobile Navigation Device - An expandable system for mobile navigation facilitates a modular implementation of structural units to add desired functionality to a base navigation device. The system is embodied as a handheld mobile navigation device in one arrangement, including a base unit housing containing circuitry for determining a geographic location of the navigation device and a module unit housing containing circuitry for delivering additional functional activity. In particular, the base unit housing includes a primary interface for interconnecting with a secondary interface of the module unit housing, to enable signals generated or handled by a circuitry component of the module unit to be relayed to the circuitry of the base unit housing. Additionally, the module unit housing is configured to be releasably attached directly with the base unit housing upon the primary interface and secondary interface interconnecting with one another, to form the mobile navigation device as a physically connected package. | 09-18-2008 |
Ricky Dean Welsh, Bellevue, WA US
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20160129998 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT - This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV. | 05-12-2016 |
Robert L. Welsh, Narragansett, RI US
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20090315801 | PORTAL STRUCTURE PROVIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING FEATURES - In one aspect, an antenna pedestal includes a body having an inner cavity. The antenna pedestal includes a portal structure to access the inner cavity of the antenna pedestal. The portal structure also includes a threaded structure disposed around a portal accessing the inner cavity and comprising threads and a cover comprising threads configured to engage the threads of the threaded structure to close the portal. | 12-24-2009 |
20090315805 | ROTARY CONNECTOR PROVIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING FEATURES - In one aspect, a rotary connector having a longitudinal axis includes a first metal portion including a groove about the longitudinal axis. The rotary connector also includes a second metal portion and a spring disposed in the groove and having metal contact with the first portion and the second portion. One of the first metal portion or the second metal portion is configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis and the other of the first metal portion or the second metal portion is configured to remain substantially rotationally fixed with respect to the longitudinal axis. The rotary connector may be used for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding with antenna pedestals. | 12-24-2009 |
Ryan M. Welsh, Lynchburg, VA US
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20150287482 | BWR Feedwater Sparger End Bracket Pin Clamp - A clamp for a boiling water reactor feedwater sparger is disclosed and claimed. The clamp assembly includes abuse and cooperating bolt, a reaction arm, and a cross pin. With the exception of the cross pin, the parts are pre-assembled and then installed over the sparger pin head. The cross pin is then installed through the clamp base and through the sparger pin. The clamp bolt is then tightened, locking the clamp and sparger pin. The clamp provides an increased surface area that extends 360° around the sparger pin. This increased surface area reduces the likelihood of wear of the clamp or bracket during plant operation, and the clamp restores the position of the sparger pin head relative to the contact surface of the end bracket if the original pin head or bracket is worn. | 10-08-2015 |
Ryan Michael Welsh, Boulder, CO US
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20160076747 | Illumination System with Magnetic Mount for Loupes - A headlamp magnetically mounted on a magnifying loupe for use in cosmetic, dental, medical, surgical, hobby and any other fields where an individual would find the ability to simultaneously illuminate and magnify a small area to be advantageous. The headlamp would contain an internal power source, so that there is no longer a need for a cable to connect the headlamp with the bulky external power source that is found in traditional loupe mounted headlamps. | 03-17-2016 |
Samuel S. Welsh, League City, TX US
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20120137456 | Rotating Ball Cleaning Device - The invention is an apparatus to clean leather items, including removal of dirt stains, grass stains, and scuff marks, including, but not limited to, baseballs, softballs, footballs and shoes. The apparatus holds a removable hollow barrel-shaped container in which the items to be cleaned are placed, along with pieces of a rubber or gummy material. The apparatus revolves the container so the mixture of rubber pieces and items to be cleaned mix together, the erratic motion of the eraser material buffing the items clean. A straining element in the barrel allows a user to separate the items being cleaned from the rubber material and removed debris by standing the barrel on its end, after which a user opens a door in the barrel above the strainer. | 06-07-2012 |
Shawn Patrick Welsh, Marietta, GA US
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20130076510 | Broadband Alarm Reporting Using a Local Wireless Network - In one aspect of the present invention there is provided a system that establishes a local wireless network between a bridge device and an alarm communicator to send event signals over the internet. | 03-28-2013 |
Siao-Kun Wan Welsh, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20080286302 | Safe Mutant Viral Vaccines - The present invention provides safe vaccines and methods of preparing such vaccines. The vaccines of the present invention contain at least two live mutant viruses of the same family or nucleic acid molecules encoding such viruses, wherein each of the two viruses or the encoding nucleic acids contains a mutation that confers a desirable phenotype and the mutations in the viruses reside in the same genomic site such that the mutant viruses cannot recombine with each other to eliminate the mutations. | 11-20-2008 |
Steven M. Welsh, Aurora, IL US
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20110319098 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PODCAST INFORMATION USING GEOLOCATION (LBS) INFORMATION - A method and system creating a network architecture to allow wireless subscribers to selectively integrate a network of available podcast information which may include podcasts and various other media rich IP-data, and related to locally available information, is provided. Interrogation of the network and/or retrieval and control of such podcasts may be accomplished in realtime or at a specifiable future time. In addition, other subscriber configurable profiles are provided in a variety of forms to further facilitate interrogation, filtering, and retrieval. | 12-29-2011 |
Susan M. Welsh US
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20110092493 | Dose-controlled transdermal promethazine compositions and methods of use - The current invention provides formulations for transdermal delivery of promethazine which achieve delivery of the drug with consistent plasma levels. The topical formulations of the invention are superior to both rectal suppositories and oral dosage forms in that variable blood levels, first-pass metabolism, unpredictable peaks in blood levels, and variable bioavailability are minimized. Formulations of the invention provide antiemetic and antipruritic relief to patients in need of treatment while minimizing side effects and adverse reactions known to occur with other routes of administration and other formulations. | 04-21-2011 |
Thomas Welsh, Aurora, IL US
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20100236965 | STACKABLE CADDY SYSTEM - A tray system is described herein comprising a plurality of trays. Each of the trays comprise generally increasing widths and lengths, and may be alternatively arranged in a stacked configuration, in which a tray with a larger width and length is stacked on a tray with a smaller width and length, or in a nested configuration, in which a tray with a smaller width and length is nested within a tray with a larger width and length. The trays further comprise latches that selectively lock the trays in the stacked configuration and prevent the accidental unlocking thereof when the stacked trays are being lifted or otherwise moved. | 09-23-2010 |
20110240505 | NESTING WREATH CONTAINER - A storage container is provided which includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a bottom wall and a side wall defining a first central area for receipt and storage of at least a lower portion of an article therebetween. The side wall includes a top flange having a plurality of posts formed in a stand section opposite a handle section, relatively to the first central area. The second member includes a top wall and a side wall defining a second central area for receipt and storage of at least an upper portion of the article therebetween. The side wall of the second member includes a bottom flange having a plurality of holes formed in a stand section opposite a handle section relatively to the second central area. In a closed state of the storage container when the second member is positioned in an opposite manner to the first member, the plurality of posts is fittingly engaged with the plurality of holes in a first direction. In a nesting state of the storage container when the second member is positioned in an inverted manner inside the first member, the plurality of posts is fittingly engaged with the plurality of holes in a second direction, opposite to the first position. | 10-06-2011 |
20120060397 | IRON REST - An iron rest assembly removably attachable to an ironing board is provided. The iron rest includes a pair of support areas with a recess area therebetween, a basket suspended below the recess area for storing an iron, and a pair of bars extending away from a back end of the iron rest assembly. The pair of bars serves to attach the iron rest assembly to the ironing board. | 03-15-2012 |
20150350545 | Articulating Display and Control Monitor Device for a Mobile Radiographic Machine - An articulating display and control monitor device is disclosed. The articulating display and control monitor device a base mobile radiographic machine may include a display monitor coupled to a monitor arm and a video device with a selected one of a video camera and a web cam, the video device provides a video stream from an area in front of the mobile radiographic machine to assist a user transporting the mobile radiographic machine as the video stream is displayed on the display monitor. The display monitor utilizes a video streaming drive mode only when the monitor arm is docked, the display monitor is utilized in conjunction with the articulating display and control monitor device only when the monitor arm is undocked, the monitor arm docks only when the articulating display and control monitor device is docked. | 12-03-2015 |
Thomas J. Welsh, Aurora, IL US
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20100006467 | STORAGE CONTAINER - A storage container assembly includes a first lid and a base. The first lid includes a first lid structure. The base includes an upper edge, a base structure, and an opening. The upper edge of the base is configured to receive the first lid such that the first lid is mounted to the base. The base structure of the base is configured to mate with a second lid structure of a second lid such that the base is capable of being mounted to the second lid. The opening of the base allows the base to be accessible while the first lid is mounted to the base. | 01-14-2010 |
20130077765 | DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY MECHANICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - The present invention is a rotary C-arm type of digital radiographic mechanical positional system mounted on a floor that includes a fixed vertical column with a rotational freedom, an X-ray source that provides the system with a plurality of X-rays and a locking rotary C-arm. The system also includes a single image collector disposed on the distal end of the rotary arm, a rotatable wheeled trolley that is attached to the rotary C-arm and the X-ray source and one or more safety stops. The system can also be a radiographic mechanical positional Bucky system. The present invention provides a hybrid design combining the benefits of both C-arm and Bucky systems, while providing greatly improved safety features not previously available on these systems. | 03-28-2013 |
Thomas J. Welsh, Lombard, IL US
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20080277400 | Food service heat retention device - A heat retaining dish includes a pressure relief mechanism and has a heat retention material capable of being heated by microwave or other thermal radiation in order to maintain any food placed on the dish at an elevated temperature. The heat retention material is capable of accommodating expansion during heating of the device, and when an overpressure condition occurs as a result of inadvertent overheating, the pressure relief mechanism vents the pressure to the ambient environment. The pressure relief mechanism is an integral part of the wall construction of at least one of the portions making up the housing of the device, and deformation due to overpressure directly causes the opening of the pressure relief mechanism as soon as the housing is deformed sufficiently to open a fluid communication path through an aperture in the wall. | 11-13-2008 |
Thomas M. Welsh, Fairfax Station, VA US
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20100175026 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRAPHICAL CONTENT AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT, SORTING, AND RETRIEVAL - A system and method graphically displays similar or disparate forms of information for the purpose of sorting, searching, organizing, accessing, and using the information that contains a revolving carousel, limits the amount of information displayed by a subset setting, and having sorting commands directly accessible to the user through a remote control or other input device. The carousel design allows the user to easily see the information that is of interest and navigate to the information using commands to spin the carousel right or left, or use the sort, sub-sort, search, or text skip ahead commands. The graphical nature and intuitive operation enables the user to quickly learn, navigate, find, access, or act on the information that they are looking for. | 07-08-2010 |
20140178846 | System and Method for Interactive Education and Management - A method and system for interactive education and management that includes storing, by a server including a processor, a plurality of different items of media content. The server receives first user input from at least one first user, associates at least one item of media content of the plurality of different items of media content with at least one second user of a plurality of different second users based at least partly on the first user input, associates at least one other item of media content of the plurality of different items of media content with at least one other second user of the plurality of different second users based at least partly on the first user input, and provides the at least one item of media content to reproduction equipment of the at least one second user for reproducing the at least one item of media content. | 06-26-2014 |
Thomas R. Welsh, San Francisco, CA US
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20110270666 | System and Method for Providing Financial Incentives and Discentives Based on a Consumer Activity - A system and method for providing financial incentives and disincentives to a consumer based on a consumer activity. A record related to the consumer activity is received by a Computer Server and stored in a Consumer Database. The Consumer Database includes historical consumer activity associated with the registered consumer. The historical consumer activity is transmitted to at least one registered marketing entity. Based on the historical consumer activity, the registered marketing entity provides a financial incentive and/or disincentive which is processed and automatically applied to a qualified registered consumer. | 11-03-2011 |
Timothy Welsh, Kirkwood, MO US
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20100199857 | MULTI-ZONE COMPOSITE COOKING GRIDDLE WITH UNITARY THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLATE - A composite cooking structure adapted for use as a griddle top, presenting a plurality of thermally autonomous cooking zones when engaged by at least one heat source, and having a multi-layered configuration, including an uppermost hard planar member for presenting a cooking surface, a unitary thermally conductive planar member defining at least one thermal break for improving heat distribution within a zone and reducing thermal bleeding among adjacent zones, and preferably a lowermost hard planar member for improving the structural capacity of the structure, wherein the members are preferably metallurgically bonded and the thermal breaks cooperatively define the zones. | 08-12-2010 |
Timothy R. Welsh, Roscoe, IL US
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20120294559 | FLANGED BEARING SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT - An example bearing support arrangement includes a support and a race of bearing assembly. A flange extends radially from the race. The flange and the support are configured to be held against a housing to secure the bearing assembly relative to the housing. | 11-22-2012 |
William Welsh, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090193704 | Night sight and method of making the same - A night sight includes a notched bottom portion, permitting the use of a large objective lens for maximized light gathering capability while also permitting the night sight to be mounted with its center line relatively close to the center line of the barrel of the weapon with which it is used. This configuration permits the night sight to be mounted so that its center line is the same as the center line of a daytime telescopic sight used in conjunction with the night sight. The night sight includes a focusing assembly having decreased sensitivity to tilt or decenter, and a collimator mounted within a spherical bearing so that the collimator may be precisely aligned during assembly of the night sight. The night sight thereby ensures that an image viewed through the night sight appears to originate from the same angle as that with which the image entered the objective lens, and further resists a need to compensate for parallax during aiming. | 08-06-2009 |
20110113671 | NIGHT SIGHT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A night sight includes a notched bottom portion, permitting the use of a large objective lens for maximized light gathering capability while also permitting the night sight to be mounted with its center line relatively close to the center line of the barrel of the weapon with which it is used. This configuration permits the night sight to be mounted so that its center line is the same as the center line of a daytime telescopic sight used in conjunction with the night sight. The night sight includes a focusing assembly having decreased sensitivity to tilt or decenter, and a collimator mounted within a spherical bearing so that the collimator may be precisely aligned during assembly of the night sight. The night sight thereby ensures that an image viewed through the night sight appears to originate from the same angle as that with which the image entered the objective lens, and further resists a need to compensate for parallax during aiming. | 05-19-2011 |
William A. Welsh, North Haven, CT US
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20090180882 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DAMPING A 1P MOTION - A rotor system includes a multiple of rotor blade yokes mounted to a rotor hub. A lead/lag damper is mounted to each of the rotor blade yokes and to a damper hub. An actuator system is operable to shift a damper hub axis of rotation relative the rotor axis of rotation to minimize 1P damper motions. A method of minimizing 1P damper motions within a rotor system includes shifting the damper hub axis of rotation relative the rotor axis of rotation to oscillate an inner connector of each lead/lag damper in phase with a 1P blade motion to minimize the 1P motion of the damper. | 07-16-2009 |
20090236468 | DUAL FREQUENCY HUB MOUNTED VIBRATION SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM - A vibration suppressor system includes an annular electric motor system which independently controls rotation of at least two masses about the axis of rotation to reduce in-plane vibration of the rotating system. A method of reducing vibrations in a rotary-wing aircraft includes independently controlling a relative angular position of a multiple of independently rotatable masses to reduce vibrations of a main rotor system. | 09-24-2009 |
20100003133 | DUAL HIGHER HARMONIC CONTROL (HHC) FOR A COUNTER-ROTATING, COAXIAL ROTOR SYSTEM - A dual, counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system provides individual control of an upper rotor system and a lower rotor system. The lower rotor control system and the upper rotor control system provide six controls or “knobs” to minimize or theoretically eliminate airframe vibration. In a dual, counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system, application of a HHC system to the two rotor systems individually but located on the common axis, will yield essentially complete vibration reduction because the 6 controls will suppress the 6 loads. | 01-07-2010 |
20120292434 | Six Degrees Of Freedom Vibration Suppression - A vibration suppression system for a rotorcraft having an airframe, a main gear box, a rotor, a hub, and a rotor head, said system comprising a hub mounted vibration suppressor (HMVS) mounted on the rotor head to reduce in-plane loads that the rotor exerts on the hub; and a plurality of active vibration control (AVC) actuators grouped in an overhead of the airframe beneath and proximate to the main gear box, to reduce residual loads. | 11-22-2012 |
20130164132 | DUAL FREQUENCY HUB MOUNTED VIBRATION SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM - A vibration suppressor system includes an annular electric motor system which independently controls rotation of at least two masses about the axis of rotation to reduce in-plane vibration of the rotating system. A method of reducing vibrations in a rotary-wing aircraft includes independently controlling a relative angular position of a multiple of independently rotatable masses to reduce vibrations of a main rotor system. | 06-27-2013 |
20130274989 | Method And System For Detecting Pushrod Faults - A system for monitoring for pushrod faults in an aircraft includes a pushrod; a sensor ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140079234 | NOISE SUPPRESSION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A noise-suppression assembly of a mechanical drive system having a rotational frequency includes an audio filter unit configured to receive a first audio signal and a timing signal of the mechanical drive system. The audio filter unit generates a noise-cancellation signal based on a frequency of the timing signal to suppress a noise generated by the mechanical drive system and to apply the noise-cancellation signal to the first audio signal to produce a filtered first audio signal. The frequency of the timing signal is based on the rotational frequency of the mechanical drive system. | 03-20-2014 |
20140314563 | VIBRATION CONTROL OF A SWASHPLATELESS COAXIAL ROTOR - A rotary wing aircraft is provided including a dual counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system having an upper rotor system and a lower rotor system rotatable about a common axis. A plurality of blade assemblies is mounted to a portion of either the upper rotor system or the lower rotor system. A plurality of individually controllable actuators is coupled to each of the plurality of blade assemblies. Each of the plurality of actuators is configured to control movement of the coupled blade assembly about a pitch axis. The rotary-wing aircraft additionally includes a sensor system within an airframe. A higher harmonic control (HHC) controller is arranged in communication with the sensor system and the plurality of actuators to individually control the upper rotor system and the lower rotor system to reduce vibration. | 10-23-2014 |
20140314573 | INTEGRATION OF ROTARY ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR FOR SWASHPLATELESS INDIVIDUAL BLADE CONTROL - An individual blade control system (IBCS) for a rotor system having a rotor hub is provided including a plurality of blade cuffs mounted to the rotor hub. Each blade cuff is configured to receive a rotor blade and rotate about a blade axis. A plurality of electrical actuators is mounted to the rotor hub adjacent at least one of the plurality of blade cuffs. Each electrical actuator is configured to rotate about an actuator axis. The plurality of blade axes and the plurality of actuator axes are arranged in a plane. Each electrical actuator is coupled to an adjacent blade cuff such that rotation of one of the plurality of electrical actuators causes a proportional rotation of one of the blade cuffs. | 10-23-2014 |
20150132131 | ROTOR BALANCING APPARATUS - A balancing apparatus for a rotary element is provided and includes a central hub portion and radial elements extending outwardly from the central hub portion. The balancing apparatus includes a conduit extending along the radial elements via the central hub portion, a mass movable within the conduit between the radial elements via the central hub portion and a mass balancing system which directs a movement of the mass within the conduit into and out of the central hub portion and along the radial elements. | 05-14-2015 |
20150132132 | ROTOR BALANCING APPARATUS - A balancing apparatus for a rotary element is provided and includes a central hub portion and radial elements extending outwardly from the central hub portion. The balancing apparatus includes a conduit extending along the radial elements via the central hub portion, a mass movable within the conduit between the radial elements via the central hub portion and a mass balancing system which directs a movement of the mass within the conduit into and out of the central hub portion and along the radial elements. | 05-14-2015 |
William A. Welsh, New Haven, CT US
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20090116963 | ACTIVE FORCE GENERATION SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING VIBRATION IN A ROTATING SYSTEM - A method and device for reducing vibratory noise in a system with an integral rotating member includes independently operable drive systems for controlling the angular velocity of at least two independently rotatable masses. Control signals manipulate the drive system to rotate each mass at optimal speed, direction and phase to reduce noise induced in the system by the rotating member. | 05-07-2009 |
20110217171 | ACTIVE FORCE GENERATION SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING VIBRATION IN A ROTATING SYSTEM - A method and device for reducing vibratory noise in a system with an integral rotating member includes independently operable drive systems for controlling the angular velocity of at least two independently rotatable masses. Control signals manipulate the drive system to rotate each mass at optimal speed, direction and phase to reduce noise induced in the system by the rotating member. | 09-08-2011 |
William Arthur Welsh, New Haven, CT US
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20110255967 | ACTIVE FORCE GENERATION/ISOLATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING MAGNETO RHEOLOGICAL FLUID (MRF) - A system for reducing vibrations in a rotating system uses a variable viscosity medium that is redistributed in a housing connected to the rotating system. Specifically, the medium is responsive to a control signal that is generated as a function of rotational speed of the rotational system. The control signal activates a triggering device that promotes a change in viscosity of the medium such that it is distributed within the housing in a manner that reduces vibratory loads. | 10-20-2011 |