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20080289662 | Compositions and methods for degreasing and lubricating - Compositions and methods for degreasing and lubricating objects, such as mechanical devices and the like. A composition comprised of a mixture of ethanol and food-grade mineral oil is applied directly to the substrate or objects sought to be degreased or lubricated. For degreasing applications, an amount of the composition is applied in an amount sufficient to penetrate and loosen grease-covered substrates, and is particularly well suited for hand wiping applications. Such methods can also be utilized to remove paint and ink. The compositions are substantially effective yet relatively non-toxic and biodegradable. | 11-27-2008 |
20090312212 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DEGREASING AND LUBRICATING - Compositions and methods for degreasing and lubricating objects, such as mechanical devices and the like. A composition comprised of a mixture of ethanol and food-grade mineral oil is applied directly to the substrate or objects sought to be degreased or lubricated. For degreasing applications, an amount of the composition is applied in an amount sufficient to penetrate and loosen grease-covered substrates, and is particularly well suited for hand wiping applications. Such methods can also be utilized to remove paint and ink. The compositions are substantially effective yet relatively non-toxic and biodegradable. | 12-17-2009 |
20100035780 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DEGREASING AND LUBRICATING - Compositions and methods for degreasing and lubricating objects, such as mechanical devices and the like. A composition comprised of a mixture of ethanol and food-grade mineral oil is applied directly to the substrate or objects sought to be degreased or lubricated. For degreasing applications, an amount of the composition is applied in an amount sufficient to penetrate and loosen grease-covered substrates, and is particularly well suited for hand wiping applications. Such methods can also be utilized to remove paint and ink. The compositions are substantially effective yet relatively non-toxic and biodegradable. | 02-11-2010 |
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20140070583 | LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM - A lumbar support system for a seat backrest having a fixed frame includes a lumbar support coupled to the fixed frame that is movable from a first position to a second position and a motor for moving the lumbar support. A threaded member is operatively associated with the motor such that the motor rotates the threaded member about an axis. A traveling member is operatively associated with the threaded member such that rotation of the threaded member translates the traveling member along the threaded member. The system further includes a flexible cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the traveling member for movement therewith and the second end is coupled to the fixed frame such that translation of the traveling member in response to rotation of the threaded member moves the lumbar support element from the first position to the second position. | 03-13-2014 |
20140070584 | LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM - A lumbar support system for a seat backrest having a fixed frame includes a lumbar support coupled to the fixed frame that is movable from a first position to a second position and a motor for moving the lumbar support. A threaded member is operatively associated with the motor such that the motor rotates the threaded member about an axis. A traveling member is operatively associated with the threaded member such that rotation of the threaded member translates the traveling member along the threaded member. The system further includes a flexible cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the traveling member for movement therewith and the second end is coupled to the fixed frame such that translation of the traveling member in response to rotation of the threaded member moves the lumbar support element from the first position to the second position. | 03-13-2014 |
20140125102 | LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM - An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140191553 | CABLE SYNCHRONIZER SYSTEM - An actuation system for concurrently actuating a first mechanism and a second mechanism from a first state to a second state includes an actuator and a sliding member operatively engaged with the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator. A connecting member has a relaxed state and a taut state. The connecting member includes a first end coupled to the first mechanism, a second end coupled to the second mechanism, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member. Movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position changes the connecting member from the relaxed state to the taut state, whereby the tension is increased in the connecting member. | 07-10-2014 |
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20110006684 | LIGHTING DEVICES - Lighting devices for a vehicle are disclosed that can include a light emitting diode and control circuitry for the light emitting diode. Also disclosed are circuits for a light emitting diode. Additionally, a method of forming a lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device, circuits, and method can be used, for example, to illuminate the interior of a vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
20110127795 | SNAP-IN FASTENER - A snap-in fastener is provided for securing a vehicle component to a vehicle structure. The fastener comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a first leg extending downwardly and outwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a first direction, and a second leg extending downwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The first leg may have a first portion extending from the base at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis and a second portion extending from the first portion at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first angle. The first leg may also have a foot having a contact surface with an inwardly extending profile for engaging an edge of the vehicle structure. | 06-02-2011 |
20120230047 | LOW PROFILE SWITCHING AND LIGHTING INTEGRATION WITHIN AN INTERIOR VEHICLE COMPONENT - An interior vehicle component comprises a base and a panel coupled to the base. The panel is moveable between a first position and a second position. The panel has a first side and an opposite second side. The first side is configured to be visible to a vehicle occupant when the panel is in the first position. The second side cooperates with the base to define a cavity. The panel has an aperture extending through the first side and the second side. The panel also comprises at least one of a solid state switch and a light source supported at the first side of the panel, and a flexible circuit coupled to a backside of the at least one of the solid state switch and the light source through the aperture. | 09-13-2012 |
20140152178 | LIGHTING DEVICES - Lighting devices for a vehicle arc disclosed that can include a light emitting diode and control circuitry for the light emitting diode. Also disclosed are circuits for a light emitting diode. Additionally, a method of forming a lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device, circuits, and method can be used, for example, to illuminate the interior of a vehicle. | 06-05-2014 |
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20120078784 | AVAILABLE BALANCE ENHANCEMENT - In some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a first transaction, where the first transaction involves a deposit account; (b) receiving information associated with a second transaction, where the second transaction involves the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the first transaction, that an available balance associated with the deposit account is based at least partially on the first transaction; (d) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the second transaction, that the available balance is not based on the second transaction; (e) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the available balance is based at least partially on the first transaction; and (f) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the available balance is not based on the second transaction. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078785 | ESTIMATED BALANCE - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a deposit account; (b) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit account, an available balance associated with the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit account, a second amount associated with the deposit account; (d) determining, based at least partially on the available balance and the second amount, an estimated balance associated with the deposit account; and (e) posting the estimated balance to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078786 | DEPOSIT TRANSACTION-LEVEL INFORMATION - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a deposit transaction, where the deposit transaction involves a deposit account, and where the deposit transaction includes a total deposit amount; (b) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit transaction, that a first amount of the total deposit amount is immediately available; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit transaction, that a second amount of the total deposit amount is not immediately available, (d) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the first amount is immediately available; and (e) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the second amount is not immediately available. | 03-29-2012 |
20130212015 | AVAILABLE BALANCE ENHANCEMENT - In some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a first transaction, where the first transaction involves a deposit account; (b) receiving information associated with a second transaction, where the second transaction involves the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the first transaction, that an available balance associated with the deposit account is based at least partially on the first transaction; (d) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the second transaction, that the available balance is not based on the second transaction; (e) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the available balance is based at least partially on the first transaction; and (f) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the available balance is not based on the second transaction. | 08-15-2013 |
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20090292778 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A CONVERSATIONAL SYSTEM - The present invention is uniquely designed to interact with web retailer's customers with real agent reaction times as they give astute answers directly concerning web retailer's products and goals. The entire process is manageable through a third-party website which includes scripting, settings and other parameters selected by the web retailer. An artificial intelligence engine uses the combination of Bayesian probability keyword selection, natural language parsing and regular expression processing. The technology updates its response database with every client interaction-learning always takes place as it simulates a live agent, in real time. Every client interaction is recorded and analyzed, and as a result of the analysis the changes in the answer database are made. | 11-26-2009 |
20110213642 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A CONVERSATIONAL SYSTEM - The present invention is uniquely designed to interact with web retailer's customers with real agent reaction times as they give astute answers directly concerning web retailer's products and goals. The entire process is manageable through a third-party website which includes scripting, settings and other parameters selected by the web retailer. An artificial intelligence engine uses the combination of Bayesian probability keyword selection, natural language parsing and regular expression processing. The technology updates its response database with every client interaction-learning always takes place as it simulates a live agent, in real time. Every client interaction is recorded and analyzed, and as a result of the analysis the changes in the answer database are made. | 09-01-2011 |
20120095835 | AUTOMATIC MESSAGE SELECTION WITH A CHATBOT - Disclosed is a novel system and process to use information gathered by a chatbot system including explanations why a potential customer is discontinuing a transaction. The transaction in one example is a sales transaction. This information is associated with the potential customer. Using this information, the present invention enhances the message targeting by advertisers and remarketing system for the identified potential customer. The advertisers and remarketing systems use the information from the chatbot system to automatically select messaging and advertisements. | 04-19-2012 |
20140279050 | DYNAMIC CHATBOT - Disclosed is a novel system and process for presenting a customized chatbot. The transaction in one example is a sales transactions. Information is retrieved that is associated with the user or customer. The information includes demographic information of the user or behavioral information of the first party, or a combination of both. A chatbot is presented on the system of the user as of a messaging window of a web page document of an entity selling a good or a service. The messaging window is customized to the end user based on the demographic information of the first party, or the behavioral information of the first party or a combination of both. The messaging window is customized to include one or more of an initial greeting, an appearance of the messaging window, and a picture of an agent. | 09-18-2014 |