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Andrew Sweet, Warwick, RI US
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20110250356 | PROCESS FOR EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF BAS RELIEF PHOTO CARVINGS IN SOLID SURFACE MATERIALS - Disclosed are a process for the efficient production of bas relief art, e.g., photo carvings, in a solid surface material for various uses, including for jewelry, and processes to provide a finished product of a certain desired quality, e.g., staining and finishing techniques. | 10-13-2011 |
Benjamin D. Sweet, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100320836 | INVERTER WITH NETWORK INTERFACE - An inverter configured for use within a vehicle to power consumer electronic devices and other types of devices requiring single-phase, AC energy. The inverter may include a network interface or other type of the connection to a vehicle data bus or other message exchange system in order to communicate with an electronic control unit (ECU) or other feature included within the vehicle to monitor and control energy consumption by one or more vehicle subsystems. | 12-23-2010 |
20110246105 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING AT LEAST ONE TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN A VEHICLE - An apparatus and method for testing a temperature sensor in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a power device. The power device is configured to receive a power signal and to filter the power signal to generate a filtered power signal. The power device is further configured to compare the filtered power signal to a first threshold and to test the temperature sensor based on the comparison of the filtered power signal to the first threshold. | 10-06-2011 |
20120038324 | DUAL-CHARGER SYSTEM - A dual-charger system operable to facilitate charging a battery with energy regulated by two chargers connected in parallel to the battery where one charger operates according to a voltage regulation mode and the other of the two chargers operates according to a current regulation mode. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038329 | System and Method for Controlling the Output Voltage of a Power Supply - A system and method for controlling the output voltage of a power supply that includes a control section and an interconnect section having an output point. A voltage regulator provides a control section voltage, and a current measurement device measures a control section current and generates a current signal. A controller receives the current signal and a voltage command signal representing a desired output voltage at the output point of the interconnect section. The controller generates an adjusted voltage command signal based on the voltage command signal representing the desired output voltage, the current signal, a control section internal resistance and an interconnect section external resistance. The voltage regulator receives the adjusted voltage command signal and provides a control section voltage based thereon in order to supply an output voltage at the output point that is substantially equal to the desired output voltage. | 02-16-2012 |
20120314462 | OFFLINE POWER SUPPLY AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A PLUG-IN VEHICLE - An offline power supply includes a power supply circuit including a primary-side circuit for connecting to a first power source, a secondary-side circuit for connecting to a load, and a transformer connecting the primary-side circuit and the secondary-side circuit. A switch operates to selectively connect the primary-side circuit to the first power source. A second power source is charged during operation of the power supply circuit. A controller powered by the second power source has at least one input, and an output to selectively operate the switch based on the at least one input. | 12-13-2012 |
Bob Sweet, Beaverton, OR US
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20130002533 | USER EXPERIENCE - Example embodiments relate to systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media relating to user interface, that may for example, receive and/or process physical activity data and allow interaction with the received information in novel implementations. | 01-03-2013 |
Bob Sweet, Portland, OR US
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20120323496 | Tracking of User Performance Metrics During a Workout Session - Example embodiments may relate systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media configured to process input specifying a user attribute, adjust a performance zone based on the user attribute, receive data generated by at least one of an accelerometer and a force sensor, determine whether the data is within the performance zone, and output the determination. | 12-20-2012 |
20130024248 | Retail Training Application - Systems and methods that may be used to promote products that include activity sensors are provided. Users are prompted to compete against one another in a store while performing physical activities. The physical activities are performed while wearing products that include attached or embedded sensors. The data generated by the sensors is used to generate a leaderboard. The leaderboard may be displayed in a store in close proximity to the products offered for sale. | 01-24-2013 |
Bobbi J. Sweet, Boise, ID US
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20120031278 | LIQUID OVERFLOW PLATFORM AND CONTAINER FOR SMALL APPLIANCES - The liquid-overflow platform and container device includes a generally horizontal platform for catching overflow liquid from a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, and a container attached beneath the platform that receives the liquid flowing through apertures in the platform. The apertures are less than 10% of the platform area. The platform may be topographically structured to encourage liquid to drain into the apertures, and is larger than the footprint of the appliance. The container is sized to contain more than the liquid capacity of the small appliance. The device is removable from beneath the appliance for carrying to an appropriate place to empty the contents, preferably by tipping the device to drain the liquid through platform corner apertures. The device may be separate from, and not connected to, the appliance, or may be sold as a connected but removable portion of the appliance. | 02-09-2012 |
20140007777 | LIQUID OVERFLOW CAPTURE DEVICE FOR SMALL APPLIANCES - A liquid-overflow device includes a generally horizontal platform for catching overflow liquid from a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, and a container beneath the platform that receives the liquid flowing through aperture(s) in the platform. The platform may be topographically structured to direct liquid to the apertures, and/or may be larger than the footprint of the appliance in order to extend outward beyond the appliance footprint in all horizontal directions. The container contains more than the liquid capacity of the appliance. The device is preferably removable from beneath the appliance for carrying to an appropriate place to empty the contents, preferably by tipping the device to drain the liquid out through corner/outer perimeter apertures. The device may be separate from and not connected to the appliance, may be connected but removable from the appliance, or may be integrally connected to the appliance. | 01-09-2014 |
Brian Sweet, Franklin, WI US
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20140373517 | EXHAUST GAS COOLER - An exhaust gas cooler includes tubes to convey an exhaust gas through the cooler, a header plate to receive ends of the tubes, and a diffuser. The diffuser and the header plate together define an inlet plenum for the exhaust gas. The diffuser includes a connection flange to join the diffuser to the header plate, and the connection flange is substantially shielded from the flow of exhaust gas passing through the inlet plenum. | 12-25-2014 |
Brian Sweet, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100189865 | POST-FREEZING ACIDIFICATION OF FROZEN DAIRY PRODUCTS - The invention is directed toward a frozen, aerated dairy product, such as an ice cream, having a pH below 6.0 and methods for preparing such products. | 07-29-2010 |
Brian B. Sweet, Leander, TX US
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20100267510 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
20130102434 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20140179479 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
Brian Benjamin Sweet, Leander, TX US
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20160039496 | COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF BICYCLE-BASED NETWORK CONNECTIVITY AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A BICYCLE HAVING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY - A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from. | 02-11-2016 |
Brian G. Sweet, West Allis, WI US
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20090220358 | UNEQUAL LENGTH ALTERNATING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS MATERIAL OUTPUT FLOW WITH EQUAL MATERIAL OUTPUT PRESSURE - A hydraulic pumping system is provided for delivering a compressible fluid material from a hopper to an outlet. A primary hydraulically driven pumping unit has a first interior volume for receiving the fluid material from the hopper. A secondary hydraulically driven pumping unit is interconnected with the primary hydraulically driven pumping unit and has a second interior volume less than the first interior volume for receiving fluid material from the primary hydraulically driven pumping unit. The primary and secondary hydraulically driven pumping units have hydraulically driven reciprocating piston units with unequal stroke lengths. The piston units are alternately reciprocated to fill the first interior volume of fluid material from the hopper, pump a portion of the first interior volume of fluid material into the second interior volume and the remainder of the first interior volume to the outlet, and pump the second interior volume of fluid material to the outlet while fluid material is being pulled into the first interior volume in a sequential and simultaneous manner which will produce substantially continuous delivery of fluid material to the outlet. | 09-03-2009 |
Chris Sweet, Cambridge City, IN US
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20090261006 | FOLD-OUT PENCIL CUP - An instrument storage device comprises a first housing member, a second housing member, and at least one compartment. The second housing member is pivotally connected to the first housing member and adapted to be displaced between a closed position in close proximity to the first housing member and an open position spaced from the first housing member. The compartment is disposed between the first and second housing members and includes a flexible material such that the compartment is disposed in a collapsed state when the second housing member is in the closed position, and an expanded state when the second housing member is in the open position. The compartment comprises a continuous sidewall that defines a cavity for receiving and storing one or more instruments when in the expanded state. | 10-22-2009 |
Christopher Sweet, Granger, IN US
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20150160245 | PPM QUANTIFICATION OF IODATE USING PAPER DEVICE - A highly sensitive method that utilizes a Paper Analytical Device (PAD) which measures part per million (ppm) levels of iodate iodometric titration is provided. The PAD quantifies concentrations of 0.6-15 parts per million (ppm) of iodine. The PAD has at least 12 reaction zones that contain dried reagents thereon and at least one electronically readable information zone. Salt and water are mixed and drops are placed onto 12 reaction zones that contain the loaded dry reagents. The PAD is shaken and the reaction zones turn blue if a preset iodate concentration has been exceeded. Test results are analyzed by comparing the PAD or an image of the PAD with standards, either by eye or with image analysis software to measure the color intensities which are compared to a calibration curve to quantify the iodate levels. The image analysis quantifies iodine with an average absolute accuracy and precision of 0.9 ppm over a range of 0.6-15 ppm. | 06-11-2015 |
Christopher Richard Sweet, Mishawaka, IN US
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20130249901 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GEOMETRICALLY MAPPING TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES - A method of mapping a two-dimensional image to a three-dimensional surface includes capturing data for a two-dimensional image and a three-dimensional structure. A process determines coincident points between the 2D image and the 3D structure and maps points on the 2D image to the 3D structure by assigning relative two-coordinate points from the two dimensional image to relative three-coordinate points of the three-dimensional structure. The mapping creates a 3D surface and texturing and removes superfluous data from the created three-dimensional surface to clean the mapped resultant. | 09-26-2013 |
Cody M. Sweet, Baraboo, WI US
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20120234620 | VEHICLE SEAT SWITCH ACTUATOR - A seat has a seat frame and a seat cushion supported by the seat frame. The seat cushion has an upper surface that supports a user and a lower surface defining a cavity. The seat cushion moves between an at rest condition in which no operator is seated on the seat, and a deflected condition in which the seat cushion is deflected with respect to the frame in response to an operator seated on the seat. A switch is mounted to the frame and opens and closes an electrical circuit in response to an actuating force. A switch actuator is mounted to the seat cushion lower surface in the cavity and moves between a non-actuating position when the seat is at rest and an actuating position when the seat is deflected. The switch actuator delivers the actuating force as the switch actuator is moved toward the actuating position. | 09-20-2012 |
Colby Sweet, Athens, GA US
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20140074298 | Smart Recycling System - Disclosed are smart recycling system (“SRS”) solutions for retrofit to a recycling bin. Exemplary embodiments include a housing for mounting to a recycling bin or lid. The housing may include an integrated circuit and other components such as photoelectric sensors positioned to recognize a recycling event (e.g., deposit of an item into the bin). A signal indicative of a recycling event is generated and associated data stored. Positive and/or negative feedback may be rendered on a display component for the benefit of the user and in response to the recycling event. Some embodiments may be operable to intermittently power components within the system so that power consumption is minimized. Signals generated by sensors in some embodiments may be parsed to recognize deposit of recyclables as opposed to deposit of non-recyclables or false positive events (e.g., a hand inserted to trip the sensor). | 03-13-2014 |
Dave Bert Sweet, Canal Fulton, OH US
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20130284856 | AIRCRAFT ICE PROTECTION OPTIMIZATION BASED ON ICE-DETECTION INPUT - An aircraft ice protection system ( | 10-31-2013 |
David Sweet, Old Saybrook, CT US
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20080216821 | Solar heating systems with integrated circulator control - Solar heating systems are provided which transfer heat from a solar thermal energy source to a hot water heating system, e.g., a domestic hot water system or a radiant heating loop. These systems utilize a circulator pump with an integrated controller which provides solar differential temperature control, optimizing functioning of the solar heating system. | 09-11-2008 |
20080216986 | Solar Heating Systems - Solar heating systems are provided which utilize an integrated fixture for transferring heat from a solar collector to a lower-temperature loop, e.g. a domestic hot water system or radiant heating system. The fixture provides a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the solar collector to the lower temperature loop. The fixture may also include a casting, in which are formed solar collector supply and return ports, lower temperature supply and return ports, a solar collector pump volute, and a lower temperature pump volute. The systems also include two pumps, and a temperature optimization control that varies the speed of at least one of the pumps depending on the temperature of the liquid in the solar collector. | 09-11-2008 |
20100242950 | Solar Heating Systems - Solar heating systems are provided which utilize an integrated fixture for transferring heat from a solar collector to a lower-temperature loop, e.g. a domestic hot water system or radiant heating system. The fixture provides a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the solar collector to the lower temperature loop. The fixture may also include a casting, in which are formed solar collector supply and return ports, lower temperature supply and return ports, a solar collector pump volute, and a lower temperature pump volute. The systems also include two pumps, and a temperature optimization control that varies the speed of at least one of the pumps depending on the temperature of the liquid in the solar collector. | 09-30-2010 |
David B. Sweet, Lexington, KY US
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20120148398 | BRUSH-TYPE SEAL FOR AN AIR-HANDLING UNIT - An air-handling unit including a housing with a discharge opening, and a fan disposed substantially within the housing. The fan includes a fan discharge that extends through the discharge opening thereby defining a gap between the fan discharge and the housing surrounding the discharge opening. A brush seal is coupled to one of the housing about the discharge opening and the fan discharge such that the brush seal extends across the gap forming a seal between the discharge opening and the fan discharge. | 06-14-2012 |
David B. Sweet, Canal Fulton, OH US
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20140071216 | PRINTED HEATING ELEMENT - A heating element is provided with a conductive path pattern which can be printed in a mask-free manner (e.g., drop-on-demand) with existing printing technology. The printing step can be performed, for example, with a thermal inkjet printer, a piezoelectric inkjet printer, an aerosol jet printer, or an ultrasound printer. The ink solution can be formulated so that it establishes an electrically conductive path which is free of polymer binders. | 03-13-2014 |
David Bert Sweet, Nw Canal Fulton, OH US
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20140034414 | ELECTRIC HEATER FOR INTEGRATION INTO AN AIRCRAFT ACOUSTIC PANEL - An electric heater ( | 02-06-2014 |
David H. Sweet, Jupiter, FL US
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20110173988 | ADAPTIVE FAIL-FIXED SYSTEM FOR FADEC CONTROLLED GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A gas turbine engine control system includes a module operable to fail-fix the gas turbine engine to one of a multiple of pre-determined modes in response to failure of an automatic control. | 07-21-2011 |
20120310448 | AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT DETECTION AND MITIGATION - A method of aircraft engine thermal threat mitigation includes detecting an airflow thermal profile at a location on the aircraft forward of an aircraft engine inlet and transmitting the thermal profile to an aircraft control system. The thermal profile is compared to a catalog of thermal threat profiles at the aircraft control system and a determination is made if a thermal threat is present based on the comparison. A thermal threat mitigation measure is initiated to reduce an effect of the thermal threat on aircraft engine performance. | 12-06-2012 |
20150225088 | ADAPTIVE ENGINE ACCELERATION FOR ACCESSORY LOADS - A method of adaptive engine acceleration for accessory loads includes receiving an accessory load indicator corresponding to an accessory load of an engine. The accessory load indicator is compared to an adjustment threshold. An acceleration rate of the engine is increased based on determining that the accessory load indicator is below the adjustment threshold. The acceleration rate of the engine is decreased based on determining that the accessory load indicator is above the adjustment threshold. | 08-13-2015 |
Douglas Sweet, Grimstead, VA US
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20120117844 | Hand Grip for Forearm Stock of Rifles, Muzzleloaders, and Crossbows - The invention includes a secondary grip for a rifle or for another shoulder firearm, such as a muzzleloader. This secondary grip is permanently or temporarily attached or affixed to the firearm to improve stability or control when aiming the firearm. Some embodiments disclose a stacked back secondary grip that attaches in vertical alignment with the barrel. Alternate embodiments disclose a secondary grip at a 90 degree angle. | 05-17-2012 |
James Sweet, Gales Ferry, CT US
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20120078669 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED DATA COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A work information system includes a user interface; an analysis system connected to the user interface, the analysis system comprising a plurality of analysis modules including an interactively-developed analysis module; a self-learning database connected to the analysis system; a solution development and design system connected to the self-learning database, where the solution development and design system includes modules for generating reports reflecting skills/knowledge; performance capacity; motivation self-concept; expectation/feedback; tools/processes; and rewards/motivation/incentive; an implementation system connected to the solution development and design system, the implementation system including modules for training; job aids; toolbox; policy; procedures; and a user defined module; an evaluation system; and a feedback system connecting each of the evaluation system, implementation system, solution design and development system, self-learning database, and analysis system to all precedent systems in the work information system. | 03-29-2012 |
James Sweet, Woodinville, WA US
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20140167904 | Device and Method for Retrofitting or Converting or Adapting Series Circuits - Method and device for adapting a series constant power system to operate constant voltage lighting. | 06-19-2014 |
James A. Sweet, Lafayette, IN US
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20160121940 | SIDE SKIRT SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER - An aerodynamic skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a first side skirt wall and a second side skirt wall each configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend generally below a storage container of the trailer at least partially along a length of the trailer. The first side skirt wall defines a first length and the second side skirt wall defines a second length smaller than the first length. The second side skirt wall is positioned generally rearward of the first side skirt wall and is side skirt wall is angled relative to the side wall of the trailer. | 05-05-2016 |
James Andrew Sweet, Lafayette, IN US
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20150259014 | SIDE SKIRT SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER - A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer or other ground vehicle includes plurality of wall panels each configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend generally below a storage container of the trailer at least partially along a length of the trailer. The wall panels are horizontally spaced-apart from each other. | 09-17-2015 |
James Christopher Sweet, Mishawaka, IN US
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20130249901 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GEOMETRICALLY MAPPING TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES - A method of mapping a two-dimensional image to a three-dimensional surface includes capturing data for a two-dimensional image and a three-dimensional structure. A process determines coincident points between the 2D image and the 3D structure and maps points on the 2D image to the 3D structure by assigning relative two-coordinate points from the two dimensional image to relative three-coordinate points of the three-dimensional structure. The mapping creates a 3D surface and texturing and removes superfluous data from the created three-dimensional surface to clean the mapped resultant. | 09-26-2013 |
Jeffrey Randall Sweet, Jones Creek, TX US
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20150362531 | Edison Base Fuse Meter for Power Metering - An Edison base fuse meter includes a female Edison base connector, a male Edison base connecter, a socket extender, and two current transformer wires. The socket extender is physically connected in between the female Edison base connector and the male Edison base connector. The socket extender includes at least two wires that electrically connect the terminals of the female Edison base connector and the male Edison base connector. The socket extender includes a current transformer that surrounds one or more wires of the at least two wires so that a transformer current is induced in the current transformer in response to a current in the one or more wires. The two current transformer wires are electrically connected to each end of the current transformer. The two current transformer wires are used for externally measuring the transformer current induced in the current transformer. | 12-17-2015 |
John Raymond Sweet, Atlanta, GA US
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20090235609 | Rod with octagonal core purpose-built for civil construction - The object of this patent is an advance in the state of the art in the technique of manufacturing rods ( | 09-24-2009 |
Larry Sweet, Wenham, MA US
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20140277692 | AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An autonomous rover including a frame having a first end and a second end longitudinally spaced from the first end and forming a payload bay, the payload bay being sized to support a pickface, a common active registration surface configured to engage the pickface, and a drive section connected to the common active registration surface, the drive section being configured to variably position the common active registration surface relative to at least one storage shelf of an automated storage and retrieval system to effect placement of the pickface on the storage shelf so that pickfaces are substantially continuously arranged along the at least one storage shelf with a predetermined storage spacing between the pickfaces. | 09-18-2014 |
20140343716 | MULTIPOSITION LIFT - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. | 11-20-2014 |
Larry H. Sweet, Providence, RI US
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20100135911 | SPATIAL EVOLUTION OF NEURAL ACTIVITY - A method for identifying a candidate drug includes administering a test compound to test subjects and having the test subjects perform a sustained task. A first evolution of neural activity in the test subjects is then determined and compared with a second evolution of neural activity. This second evolution of neural activity is obtained from control subjects performing the sustained task in the absence of the test compound. The test compound is then designated to be a candidate drug when a difference between the first and second evolutions of neural activity is above a difference threshold. | 06-03-2010 |
Larry M. Sweet, Wenham, MA US
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20130282165 | PALLET BUILDING SYSTEM - An automated palletizer includes an automated package pick device capable of moving packages from a package deposit section to a pallet to form a pallet load from packages. A controller is operably connected to the automated pick device, the controller having a pallet load generator configured to determine a pallet load structure of mixed packages. The pallet load generator is programmed so that it determines the load structure from mixed package layers overlaid over each other at least one of the mixed package layers being formed of stacks of mixed packages. Top and bottom surfaces of the stacks corresponding to the at least one mixed package layer respectively form top and bottom surfaces of the at least one mixed package layer that are substantially flat. The controller generates commands for the pick device to build the pallet load from the load structure determined by the pallet load generator. | 10-24-2013 |
Leah M. Sweet, Goodyear, AZ US
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20110004551 | CONSOLIDATED PAYMENT ACCOUNT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a system and method for providing and/or facilitating complete on-line payment services while protecting the privacy of the transaction participants. The comprehensive payment service is based upon a consolidated account used to store value acquired through on-line transactions. The invention provides private payment numbers for protecting the identities of the participants and includes processes for authenticating participants, authorizing transactions, and settling payments. Thus, the present invention enables merchants to effectively accept non-standard forms of payment without changing their current payment infrastructures and enables the provision of value for purchases at any network merchant using any source of value. | 01-06-2011 |
Marc Ryan Sweet, Vashon, WA US
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20140280948 | CLOUD COMPUTING NODES - A disclosed example method to aggregate resources in a cloud involves receiving a request for a resource at a first tenant application programming interface provider of an internal cloud service. The example method involves using a virtualization platform application programming interface client of the internal cloud service to access the resource when the resource is an internal resource. When the resource is an external resource, a tenant application programming interface client of the internal cloud service is used to send a second request for the resource to a second tenant application programming interface provider of an external cloud service. | 09-18-2014 |
Margaret Ann Sweet, Tulsa, OK US
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20100029446 | Padded and weighted exercise hoop - A weighted and padded exercise hoop used for toning and weight loss comprising a circular weighed padded hoop having an inner semi-hard plastic like material forming a circular tube with a flowable liquid substance disposed within the inner hoop tube having affixed to it outer circumference an outer tube of soft padding material wrapped with a decorative tape or cover material. | 02-04-2010 |
Mark Sweet, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20160122060 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY VERIFYING PACKAGING OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICALS VIA ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY ACCORDING TO PATIENT PRESCRIPTION DATA - Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. A variety of sensors are used in order to automatically verify that the oral solid pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired oral solid pharmaceutical package locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places oral solid pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters which are used to present the oral solid pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a further sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the oral solid pharmaceutical product presented by the tray or canister matches the size and shape and/or color of an expected oral solid pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data that is stored by a computer associated with the system. Additional sensors automatically verify that each individual oral solid pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified package location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data. | 05-05-2016 |
Merrilee C. Sweet, Dallas, TX US
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20130252218 | CPR and First Aid Training System and Method - This invention relates to a CPR and first aid training system and method that is designed to teach people the cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills related to first aid and CPR using self-directed educational strategies that include real-time feedback about the quality of the person's performance. The training system integrates software and hardware components as well as the use of either a manikin or non-human like surrogate for compression practice. | 09-26-2013 |
Michael Sweet, Lambertville, MI US
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20130076380 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY ACCESSING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An apparatus and a method for testing and/or conditioning photovoltaic modules. The apparatus includes a set of contacts for contacting electrical conductors of the module and a testing and/or conditioning system for testing and/or conditioning of the module and measuring parameters associated therewith. | 03-28-2013 |
Michael D. Sweet, Penacook, NH US
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20080290149 | CARTONS AND METHODS OF ERECTING CARTONS - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has a plurality of panels end at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels at least a first side panel and a second side panel. At least one end flap is connected to the first side panel. The end flap is for folding relative to the first el to at least partially close an end of the carton. At least one locking flap is connected to the at least one end flap. A locking aperture is in the second side r receiving at least a portion of the locking flap when the end flap at least forms the closed end of the carton. | 11-27-2008 |
20100051675 | PACKAGE FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT - A package for holding a food product. The package comprises a first central panel, an end panel foldably connected to the first central panel, and a second central panel foldably connected to the end panel. At least one first side panel is foldably connected to the first central panel and comprises an opening. At least one second side panel is foldably connected to the second central panel. A retention flap is foldably connected to the second side panel. The retention flap comprises a locking portion shaped to be received in the opening and retain the first panel in a closed position of the package. | 03-04-2010 |
20100055260 | PACKAGE FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT - A package for heating a food product. The package has a base for supporting the package on a surface, a support flap foldably connected to the base, and an end panel foldably connected to the base, and a tray for supporting a food product. The tray is foldably connected to the end panel and is for being supported above the base by the end panel and the support flap. | 03-04-2010 |
20100282743 | Package for Containing and Dispensing a Food Item - A package for dispensing a food item includes a container for holding the food item and a dispensing flap foldably attached to the container for incrementally withdrawing the food item from the container. | 11-11-2010 |
Mike L. Sweet, Houston, TX US
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20100235154 | Dynamic Connectivity Analysis - Methods, computer-readable mediums, and systems analyze hydrocarbon production data from a subsurface region to determine geologic time scale reservoir connectivity and production time scale reservoir connectivity for the subsurface region. Compartments, fluid properties, and fluid distribution are interpreted to determine geologic time scale reservoir connectivity and production time scale reservoir connectivity for the subsurface region. A reservoir connectivity model based on the geologic time scale and production time scale reservoir connectivity for the subsurface region is constructed, wherein the reservoir connectivity model includes a plurality of production scenarios each including reservoir compartments, connections, and connection properties for each scenario. Each of the production scenarios is tested and refined based on production data for the subsurface region. | 09-16-2010 |
Nathan Sweet, Seattle, WA US
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20150128021 | HEADS-UP DISPLAY FOR IMPROVING ON-LINE EFFICIENCY WITH A BROWSER - Embodiments are directed to a heads-up display for improving efficiency for displaying information using a web browser. Content-of-interest may be determined in web documents based in part on content profiles corresponding to the web documents. The determined content-of-interest may be compared with other information stored separately from the web browser. Business Information associated with the determined content-of-interest may be determined based on the comparison of the other information and the content-of-interest. Plugin information for a plugin document may be generated based on the at least a portion of the business information and the at least a portion of content-of-interest. The generated plugin document may be displayed in the web browser. The web documents may be modified based on the business information that may correspond to the determined content-of-interest. And, the modified web documents may displayed in the web browser. | 05-07-2015 |
Randall Paul Sweet, Midland, MI US
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20110076479 | Process And Composition For Fabricating Non-Sewn Seams - A silicone composition and process are used to form a non-sewn seam in an airbag for use in vehicle applications. The airbag has a seam made from a silicone material prepared from the silicone composition. The silicone material and the process for forming the airbag seam minimize the need for sewn seams. | 03-31-2011 |
20120071052 | CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - A curable coating composition that exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates, especially synthetic textiles used in the manufacture of air bags, comprises a composition curable by a hydrosilylation reaction, an acryloxy functional alkoxysilane or a methacryloxy functional alkoxysilane, an alkenyl functional silanol terminated organopolysiloxane, and an epoxy functional alkoxysilane. The curable coating composition is especially useful for application to synthetic textiles such as automotive air bags. | 03-22-2012 |
20120289110 | SILICONE COATING COMPOSITION FOR AIR BAGS - Silicone rubber compositions for coating air bags, used for safety purposes to protect occupants of vehicles such as automobiles are described together with air bag fabrics coated with the composition and to air bags made from the coated fabric. The compositions are silicone rubber coating compositions which cure by hydrosilylation comprising an organopolysiloxane (A) having aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents, an organosilicon crosslinker having at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a catalyst able to promote the reaction of the aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents with Si—H groups and a silica reinforcing filler, wherein the silica filler is pre-treated with 2% to 60% by weight based on the weight of the silica filler of an oligomeric organopolysiloxane containing Si-bonded methyl and vinyl groups and silanol end groups. | 11-15-2012 |
20120301644 | SILICONE COATINGS ON AIR BAGS - Air bags which are used for safety purposes to protect occupants of vehicles such as automobiles are described together with a process for coating air bags and air bag fabrics with silicone rubber compositions. In particular the invention relates to silicone rubber coatings which cure by hydrosilylation and an air bag coated with an elastomeric coating which is the cured product of a silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane (A) having aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents, an organosilicon crosslinker having at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a catalyst able to promote the reaction of the aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents with Si—H groups and a reinforcing filler, wherein the organopolysiloxane (A) comprises a branched organopolysiloxane (A1) consisting of: (i) one or more Q units of the formula (SiO | 11-29-2012 |
Robert Sweet, Edina, MN US
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20090208143 | EFFICIENT AUTOMATED UROTHELIAL IMAGING USING AN ENDOSCOPE WITH TIP BENDING - A scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) disposed at the distal end of a flexible, small diameter imaging probe is inserted through a relatively small opening and into a larger volume, such as the bladder. Actuators disposed adjacent to the distal end of the imaging probe are selectively activated to bend the distal end of the imaging probe to assist in positioning and orienting the SFE at a plurality of points selected to image substantially all of at least a desired portion of the interior surface of the volume. The insertion depth, bending arc, and rotational position of the imaging probe can be manually and/or automatically controlled. The user can inspect the images to determine if a desired portion of the surface has been imaged and can thus ensure that a tumor or other characteristic of the surface is not overlooked due to a failure to image it. | 08-20-2009 |
Robert Sweet, Beaver, UT US
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20120168557 | Integrated Aircraft Ground Navigation Control System - An aircraft ground control system that moves an aircraft on the ground between landing and take off without external mechanical assistance from airport tugs or tow vehicles or reliance on thrust produced by the aircraft's engines is provided. The aircraft ground control system interfaces only with an aircraft auxiliary power unit or other aircraft power supply, but otherwise operates independently of aircraft systems. A system integrator and controller links cockpit controls designed to actuate the transmission of power to system components and to activate system components only under predetermined conditions with selectively activatable drivers in driving connection with one or more aircraft wheels to move the aircraft on the ground at selected torques and speeds. | 07-05-2012 |
20120217339 | System and Method for Failsafe Operation of Aircraft Ground Movement System - A failsafe system and method for ensuring the safe operation of an aircraft with a ground movement system to drive the aircraft independently on the ground is provided. The system includes at least one aircraft nose or main drive wheel powered by an onboard wheel driver responsive to sensed aircraft and ground movement system operating parameters to continue operation in response to parameters within normal limits or to prevent continued operation if sensed parameters are outside normal limits and indicate continued operation to be unsafe. The onboard wheel driver includes a locking assembly responsive automatically or manually to signals indicating sensed parameters to lock the onboard wheel driver in an activated or an inactivated condition, depending on whether operation of the ground movement system can be continued safely. | 08-30-2012 |
20130056580 | SPLIT CIRCUMFERENCE AIRCRAFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY - A split circumference wheel assembly is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a motor driver assembly with drive means that drives the aircraft wheel on the ground. The split circumference wheel assembly includes separable inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced axially apart a maximized distance so that the motor driver assembly is completely contained within the maximized space defined. A preferred wheel assembly employs a demountable flange and a locking ring to integrally and removably support the motor driver assembly within the maximized wheel volume to drive one or more aircraft wheels and move the aircraft independently on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein are designed to be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel. | 03-07-2013 |
Robert M. Sweet, Beaver, UT US
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20110284685 | Wheel Structure for Integrating an Electric Drive Motor - A wheel design is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a motor driver assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. The wheel includes inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced apart a selected distance along the wheel axle so that the motor driver assembly components are substantially completely contained within the wheel space defined by the support walls. The preferred motor driver assembly includes an electric motor and a gear and clutch assembly operatively connected to the wheel to drive the wheel and move the aircraft on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle. | 11-24-2011 |
20110297786 | Integrated Electric Motor and Gear in an Aircraft Wheel - A wheel design is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a geared motor assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. The wheel includes inboard and outboard support walls that are spaced apart a selected distance along the wheel axle so that the geared motor assembly components are substantially completely contained within the wheel space defined by the support walls. The preferred motor driver assembly includes an electric motor and a gear and clutch assembly operatively connected to the wheel to drive the wheel and move the aircraft on the ground. The wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle. | 12-08-2011 |
20120001018 | Electric Motor Integrated with a Wheel - An integral motor and wheel assembly for aircraft landing gear is provided that includes an electric motor packaged within at least one gear wheel and configured to fit completely within the space provided in an existing aircraft for the landing gear components. The motor is positioned within the wheel to minimize the spin-up weight and to maximize the space within a given volume allocated for the motor. Installation of this motor and gear wheel assembly in an existing aircraft landing gear is designed to permit the continued use of existing landing gear components, including tires, axles, and pistons, so that the assembly can be easily retrofitted into existing aircraft. | 01-05-2012 |
20130062466 | MOTOR AND GEARING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT WHEEL - A compact in-wheel vehicle motor and gearing system designed to meet high power and torque requirements for driving a vehicle on the ground independently of other power sources is provided. The motor and gearing system includes a motor assembly with an outside rotor element mounted for rotation about an inside stator element and a gear assembly with a plurality of gear stages mounted inside the stator and drivingly connected to the motor assembly. The motor assembly and gear assembly are mounted interiorly of the wheel and completely within a space defined by the internal dimensions of the wheel. This motor and gearing system can be effectively installed in an existing aircraft wheel without changes to other components to produce a drive wheel with the torque and power required to move the aircraft independently on the ground. | 03-14-2013 |
20150040679 | ACTIVE RESISTANCE DYNAMOMETER FOR WHEEL TESTING - A wheel testing system and method are provided that simulates realistically conditions likely to be encountered during operation of vehicle wheels, especially powered drive wheels and wheel-connected structures. The system may include an integral support frame designed to adjustably mount wheels or wheel-connected structures to be tested, a load motor drivingly connected to an inertial load, and an adjustable mounting sled configured to adjustably mount a test wheel or a wheel-connected structure with an hydraulic system actuatable to adjust the location of the test wheel relative to the inertial load to vary or fix the load on the test wheel desired. Speed of the test wheel can be varied or fixed by controlling the speed of the load motor. System measurement and data collection electronics measure a range of selected wheel parameters and gather data for transmission to a processor or non-transitory storage medium for processing and evaluation. | 02-12-2015 |
Robert M. Sweet, Edina, MN US
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20130085736 | SIMULATED, REPRESENTATIVE HIGH-FIDELITY ORGANOSILICATE TISSUE MODELS - A method of making a tissue model comprises determining one or more material properties of a tissue, wherein the one or more material properties include at least one of mechanical properties, electroconductive properties, optical properties, thermoconductive properties, chemical properties, and anisotropic properties, creating an anatomical structure of the tissue, selecting an artificial tissue material having one or more material properties that substantially correspond to the one or more material properties of the tissue, and coupling the artificial tissue material to the anatomical structure. | 04-04-2013 |
20150086955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES - A system for assessing performance of a procedure comprises a tissue model or a tool comprising assessment indicators applied thereto, one or more image-capturing devices for capturing one or more assessment images of the assessment indicators while or after a user performs the medical procedure, and a processor configured to analyze the assessment indicators in the one or more assessment images and provide feedback to the user. A system can also comprise a tissue model, one or more image-capturing devices each configured to capture one or more images of the tissue model, and a processor configured to analyze the one or more images from the one or more image-capturing devices to determine a deformation of the tissue model and determine a force exerted on the tissue model based on the determined deformation of the tissue model. | 03-26-2015 |
Roger L. Sweet, Berlin Heights, IN US
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20080292471 | Air Compressor Control - Controlling air compressors based on a temperature of air compressed by the air compressor. A temperature of air compressed by the air compressor is sensed. The sensed compressed air temperature is compared with a predetermined threshold temperature. The air compressor is deactivated when the sensed temperature exceeds the threshold temperature. The threshold temperature may be selected to inhibit carbon formation caused by oil thermal breakdown. | 11-27-2008 |
Russell A. Sweet, Springboro, OH US
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20140272831 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY - Devices for simulating a transportation emergency and kits for the same are disclosed. The devices have a base with a framework of interconnected supports extending therefrom as a skeletal portion of a simulated transportation device and defining a chamber configured to receive a human or a medical-training manikin. Within the chamber a seat for receiving the human or the medical-training manikin is disposed. The framework defines one or more openings representative of access openings into the simulated transportation device such that a first responder in-training can receive instructions on how to assist a victim positioned in the simulated transportation device. The framework also defined one or more open frames representative of structural features of the simulated transportation device that block access to the victim such that realistic training occurs. | 09-18-2014 |
20160042655 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY - Devices for simulating a transportation emergency are disclosed. The devices have a base with a framework of interconnected supports extending therefrom as a skeletal portion of a simulated transportation device and defining a chamber configured to receive a human or a medical-training manikin. Within the chamber a seat for receiving the human or the medical-training manikin is disposed. The framework defines one or more openings representative of access openings into the simulated transportation device such that a first responder in-training can receive instructions on how to assist a victim positioned in the simulated transportation device. The framework also defines one or more open frames representative of structural features of the simulated transportation device that block access to the victim such that realistic training occurs. The device may include one or more props such as a telescoping steering column, a prying simulator, a foot pedal unit, and a side impact bar. | 02-11-2016 |
Ryan Sweet, Cumming, GA US
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20130148648 | Dynamic Application Integration Associated with Hosted VoIP PBX Using Client-Side Integration Proxy - A system for dynamically integrating and synchronizing a plurality of software applications of an end user as part of a telephonic communication between the end user and a third party managed and handled by a hosted VoIP PBX includes a client side integration proxy having (i) an API for communicating and exchanging data with the software applications and (ii) memory cache dedicated to storing information about the telephonic communication handled and managed by a hosted VoIP PBX, wherein the client side integration proxy assigns a record in the memory cache for storing information about the telephonic communication and enables the software applications periodically to access and dynamically update, modify, or add to the record as the information about the telephonic communication is updated or changed by other software applications and by the end user. | 06-13-2013 |
20130308630 | Dynamic Application Integration Associated with Telephonic Communications Through Hosted VoIP PBX Using Client-Side Integration Proxy - A system for collecting information associated with a telephonic communication made through a VoIP system by dynamically integrating a plurality of end user software applications including a client side integration proxy in electronic communication with a hosted VoIP PBX. Software executing on the client side integration proxy retrieves data related to a requested previous telephonic communication from a data store, assigns a portion of a memory cache for storing the retrieved data about the previous telephonic communication, enables one or more of the plurality of end user software applications to access the data about the previous telephonic communication, enables one or more of the plurality of end user software applications to update, modify, or add to the data about the previous telephonic communication, and retrieves and presents the supplemented data about the previous telephonic communication to the end user. | 11-21-2013 |
20150358362 | DYNAMIC APPLICATION INTEGRATION ASSOCIATED WITH TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH HOSTED VoIP PBX USING CLIENT-SIDE INTEGRATION PROXY - A system for collecting information associated with a telephonic communication made through a VoIP system by dynamically integrating a plurality of end user software applications including a client side integration proxy in electronic communication with a hosted VoIP PBX. The client side integration proxy includes its own API for communicating and exchanging data with a plurality of end user software applications. Software executing on the client side integration proxy receives a request from the end user to retrieve information about a previous telephonic communication, retrieves data related to the previous telephonic communication from a data store, assigns a portion of a memory cache for storing the retrieved data about the previous telephonic communication, enables one or more of the plurality of end user software applications to access the data about the previous telephonic communication currently stored in the assigned portion of the memory cache, enables one or more of the plurality of end user software applications, in response to the data about the previous telephonic communication accessed from the assigned portion of the memory cache, to update, modify, or add to the data about the previous telephonic communication currently stored in the assigned portion of the memory cache based on data relevant to the previous telephonic communication obtainable or generated by the one or more of the plurality of end user software applications, and retrieves and presents the supplemented data about the previous telephonic communication to the end user. | 12-10-2015 |
Thomas Andrew Sweet, Plymouth, MN US
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20130334325 | STANDOFF FOR USE WITH AN INSULATED HVAC DUCT - An illustrative damper system includes a damper blade, a damper actuator, and a standoff, where the standoff may be configured for use with an insulated duct having an outer surface of the duct, an insulating layer around the outer surface of the duct, and an outer surface of the insulating layer. Illustratively, the standoff may include a body, a mounting mechanism including a first flange, and a second flange spaced from the first flange, where the body, the first flange and the second flange may form an opening or space configured to receive the insulating layer. In some cases, the standoff may include one or more ribs extending between the body and the first and second flanges. | 12-19-2013 |
Thomas J. Sweet, Edgerton, MO US
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20100277931 | VEHICLE LAMP WITH POLYMER CONDUCTORS AND MOUNTING STRUCTURES - A lamp unit is provided having polymer electrical conductors adhered to a non-conductive substrate in which adjacent conductors present a gap therebetween for securing a light radiating device within the gap the conductors of one embodiment having raised abutments formed in the conductors at the gap for capture of a light radiating device therebetween, such as an LED in said gap to hold the light device between the abutments to secure the light device in the lamp and power the light device. | 11-04-2010 |
William J. Sweet, Seattle, WA US
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20120192707 | Expanding Countermeasure and Launcher System - Systems and methods described herein provide for the protection of personnel within vehicles and structures from handheld grenades and other threats. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a countermeasure system includes an expandable countermeasure having a flexible body with a number of weighted projectiles attached around a perimeter of the body. A threat detection and launch control system detects incoming threats and, in response, triggers a launch of the expandable countermeasure from the launcher to intercept and neutralize the threat. | 08-02-2012 |
20150355062 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TENSILE STRESS DURING EVALUATION OF A BOND BETWEEN STRUCTURES - A system and methods are provided for evaluating a bond between structures. The system includes an assembly of at least two bonded structures. The assembly has a front surface, a back surface, a thickness, and a bond disposed between the front surface and the back surface. At least one delay component is attached to the front surface of the assembly having a body having a front face, a back face, and a thickness. The system further includes a laser source capable of depositing laser energy onto a front face of the delay component, where a first portion of the laser energy is absorbed by the front face of the delay component to generate a first compression wave that propagates through the body of the delay component. A second portion of the laser energy is absorbed by the back face of the component to generate a second compression wave that reflects off of the back surface of the assembly to produce a tensile wave that stresses the bond. | 12-10-2015 |
William R. Sweet, Richmond Heights, OH US
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20100263575 | Novel Dispersants - The present invention relates to novel dispersants containing at least two lipophilic groups, and the dispersants contain a hydrophilic component present in an amount sufficient to at least partially disperse the amphiphilic compound in aqueous media. The invention further provides for the use of the novel dispersants in various applications. | 10-21-2010 |