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Mark H. Baldwin, Davidsonville, MD US
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20150288160 | BUSWAY OUTPUT BOX GUIDE/INHIBITOR SYSTEM FOR INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF A BUSWAY OUTPUT BOX - Systems and methods are provided for facilitating safe removal of rotational-style output boxes in busway bar power distribution systems particularly configured components to form output box guides. The disclosed schemes render rotational style output boxes for busway bar systems less susceptible to damage introduced by inadvertent or improper removal of the rotational style output boxes in the busway bars. Mechanical structures are provided that substantially inhibit an ability to incorrectly rotate a rotational-style output box during a removal process. A busway output box guide system provides structures associated with and/or attached to at least one of an output box and a busway bar, labeling and warning indication components that inform and substantially inhibit an ability of a user to incorrectly rotate a rotational-style output box in a “wrong” direction particularly when removing the rotational style output box from a busway bar in a power distribution system. | 10-08-2015 |
Mark H. Bandhauer, Engelbert NL
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20130090730 | MULTIFOCAL INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens for providing a subject with vision at various distances includes an optic having a first surface with a first shape, an opposing second surface with a second shape, a multifocal refractive profile, and one or more diffractive portions. The optic may include at least one multifocal diffractive profile. In some embodiments, multifocal diffractive and the multifocal refractive profiles are disposed on different, distinct, or non-overlapping portions or apertures of the optic. Alternatively, portions of the multifocal diffractive profiles and the multifocal refractive profiles may overlap within a common aperture or zone of the optic. | 04-11-2013 |
Mark H. Butler, Moraga, CA US
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20140189485 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING CLAIMS IN ELECTRONIC TEXT - A system, method, and computer program for identifying claims associated with electronic text are provided. In an approach, electronic text is accessed. Linguistic content associated with the electronic text is identified. A linguistic structure is generated based on the linguistic content identified. The linguistic structure is compared to a claim template. A claim is identified based on the comparison. | 07-03-2014 |
Mark H. Deibert, Monroe Township, NJ US
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20120046968 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A STEM CELL BANK - Methods, computer systems, and computer program products for maintaining a stem cell registry comprising information about a plurality of stem cell units. A donor is enrolled in the stem cell registry. A stem cell unit from the donor is characterized. Information about the stem cell unit, obtained by the characterizing, is recorded in the stem cell registry. Computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records comprises (i) a collection identifier number that uniquely corresponds to a stem cell donation, (ii) a cord blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation. Additional computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records comprises (i) a cord blood cell count associated with a stem cell donation, (ii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) an indication of at least two stem cell transplant units in the stem cell donation. | 02-23-2012 |
20150193581 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A STEM CELL BANK - Methods, computer systems, and computer program products for maintaining a stem cell registry comprising information about a plurality of stem cell units. A donor is enrolled in the stem cell registry. A stem cell unit from the donor is characterized. Information about the stem cell unit, obtained by the characterizing, is recorded in the stem cell registry. Computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records, comprises (i) a collection identifier number that uniquely corresponds to a stem cell donation, (ii) a cord blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation. Additional computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records comprises (i) a cord blood cell count associated with a stem cell donation, (ii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) an indication of at least two stem cell transplant units in the stem cell donation. | 07-09-2015 |
Mark H. Delegge, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20090292306 | Inflatable Gastric Device and Methods Relating to the Same - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a device for treatment of obesity in a patient is provided. The device comprises an inflatable material and a flexible ring-shaped member. The inflatable material is joined to the flexible ring-shaped member to define a space that is configured to be expanded when the device is inflated to a generally torus shape, the ring-shaped member defining an opening therethrough. | 11-26-2009 |
20160038379 | ELONGATED DILATOR FOR PULL PEG TUBE WITHOUT A LOOP - A feeding tube and method for introducing a feeding tube within the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, whereby the feeding tube is introduced by using a variation of the Ponsky “pull” method of feeding tube placement. The feeding tube comprises an elongate shaft having a distal end and proximal end. The feeding tube also comprises a coupling structure for coupling the feeding tube to a pull wire, the coupling structure being internal to and proximal of the distal end of the feeding tube shaft. The coupling structure is configured to engage an outwardly biased anchor member affixed to the end of the pull wire. The feeding tube is introduced within the patient by attaching the anchor member of the previously placed pull wire to the coupling structure of the feeding tube, and then pulling the pull wire so as to pull the feeding tube into and through the gastrointestinal tract of the patient. | 02-11-2016 |
Mark H. Deslippe, Marlborough, MA US
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20110109572 | Touch-Based User Interface User Operation Accuracy Enhancement - A user interface for an audio/visual device incorporates a touch sensor having multiple adjacently positioned control surfaces defined thereon by a processing device in which adjacent ones of the control surfaces share boundaries by which a user may move a tip of a digit from one of the control surfaces directly to an adjacent one of the control surfaces by moving that tip across a boundary shared between them, and in which the surface area of whichever one of the control surfaces a user's finger overlies at a given moment is expanded in size to increase the distance by which the user must move that tip to reposition that tip from overlying that one of the control surfaces to overlying an adjacent one, and is reduced in size to a size corresponding to an absolute mapping when a person does so move that tip. | 05-12-2011 |
20110109573 | Touch-based user interface user selection accuracy enhancement - A user interface for an audio/visual device takes measurements of a touch sensor that are indicative of the current position of a tip of a finger of a user against a touch-sensitive surface of the touch sensor on a recurring basis, maintains a predetermined quantity of those measurements in a storage accessible to a processing device implementing at least a portion of the user interface, and employs measurements taken of the touch sensor at a predetermined amount of time into the past in response to an indication of the user having exerted increased pressure against the touch-sensitive surface via the tip to determine the position of that tip at a time relatively shortly before the user began to exert the increase in pressure. | 05-12-2011 |
Mark H. Dredze, Baltimore, MD US
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20130226916 | Facet Suggestion for Search Query Augmentation - A method searches a set of information using a computer. The method generates a set of search results based on a search query. Then, without further user input, the method generates a set of candidate facets, where each of the candidate facets can be used to select a subset of the search results. The method ranks the candidate facets in accordance with selectivity of the candidate facets and selects a plurality of facets from among the candidate facets for presentation to the user. The selection is in accordance with the rankings of the candidate facets. The method formats the presentation facets for display to the user. In response to user selection of a presentation facet, the method generates a revised search query comprising the original search query and the selected presentation facet, and generates a revised set of search results based on the revised search query. | 08-29-2013 |
Mark H. Ereth, Rochester, MN US
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20080243091 | Process and System For Systematic Oxygenation and Renal Preservation During Retrograde Perfusion of the Ischemic Kidney - A delivery system to provide end organ oxygenation and even systematic oxygenation in the face of ischemic result. The deliver system including a retrograde oxygenation and perfusion stent. The stent employing at least two and possibly more channels to allow flow of the perfusate from the device to the renal pelvis then to a back out to a collection apparatus. The stent may include various vital sign monitors, such as a renal pressure monitor, temperature monitor, and even an oxygenation monitor. The stent may include an anchoring device to allow the stent to be anchored into the renal pelvis in a temporary way during the retrograde oxygenation process. | 10-02-2008 |
Mark H. Falahee, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090030519 | INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE DESIGNS - Cage systems that improve upon the prior art in various ways. In the preferred embodiments, devices are radiolucent, with markers, thereby allowing visualization of placement without excessive obscuration. Devices according to the invention eliminate multiple steps, instruments and trays, while being capable of a custom fit. The devices according to the invention permit easier and greater access to end plate surface area, and can be used with autografts, allografts, and biologics. | 01-29-2009 |
20090143750 | SURGICAL FIELD SMOKE EVACUATORS - Universally adaptable evacuators are adaptable to all surgical fields, easy to apply and, in most cases, may be expanded and/or removed as necessary. A hollow tube including a fitting adapted for connection to a vacuum source and at least one smoke inlet is held in position with the smoke inlet proximate to a surgical wound. According to a preferred embodiment, a stapling tab extending from a flexible perforated tube is used to hold the evacuator in place around the periphery of a surgical incision. According to an alternative embodiment, a smoke evacuator attaches temporarily or permanently to a retractor or other surgical instrument. Standard tubing and couplers may be used and the assembly may be prepackaged in sterile condition and disposed after use. | 06-04-2009 |
20090318980 | PERCUTANEOUS FACET FIXATION SYSTEM - A percutaneous facet fixation system minimally invasive, reproducible, efficient, and effective. Capable of immediate stabilization of a facet joint complex, the instrumentation and methods may be used with C-arm and/or endoscopic visualization. | 12-24-2009 |
20100004687 | POSTERIOR SPINAL RECONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A system may be fixed in place to stabilize a spinal fusion, or released for dynamic motion, thereby providing stability with flexibility in conjunction with artificial mechanical or plasma discs, or normal physiologic discs. In terms of apparatus, the invention involves pedicle fixation utilizing a superior facet complex (SFC) with soft tissue attachment points. The SFC receives one or more inferior facet gliding arms (IFGAs) and associated joints which permit flexion, extension, lateral bending and/or other movements. | 01-07-2010 |
20100204700 | PERCUTANEOUS LOCKING BONE FIXATION SYSTEM - A minimally invasive bone stabilization and locking system and method are applicable to joint fusion and fracture repair, including human facet joint stabilization. A bone-boring bit on an elongated shaft is used to drill a hole through the bone or joint such that the bit penetrates through the distal surface. An implant is provided having hollow body terminating in a spreadable distal end. The implant is placed over the elongated shaft and into the drilled hole such that the spreadable end protrudes through the distal surface. The elongated shaft is then pulled, such that the bit interacts with the distal end of the implant, thereby causing the spreadable end of the implant sleeve to spread so as to prevent backout of the implant body through the hole. A proximal cap may be tightened against the proximal surface, thereby fixing the bone or joint in compression. | 08-12-2010 |
20100241128 | SPINOUS PROCESS RETRACTOR - A specialized spinous process retractor surgical instrument comprises a pair of opposing proximal handles coupled to a pair of opposing distal jaws through a joint such that when the handles are compressed the jaws spread apart, the handles defining a plane when viewed from the side. The jaws curve downwardly from the plane distally from the joint, then curve back upwardly before terminating in end portions configured for spreading. The instrument defining a centerline when viewed from above, with the jaws distally from the joint diverging outwardly from the centerline, then curving back toward the centerline before terminating in the end portions. The end portions may include opposing, outwardly facing textured or roughened bone-contacting surfaces. The end portions of the jaws when viewed from the sides may define a plane that is substantially parallel to the plane defined by the handles. | 09-23-2010 |
20140066984 | PERCUTANEOUS FACET FIXATION SYSTEM - Percutaneous facet fixation implants. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise fasteners and/or fastener portions configured to be coupled on opposite sides of a facet joint such that a portion of one fastener is configured to be positioned adjacent to one of a superior articular process and an inferior articular process of a facet joint and a portion of another fastener is configured to be positioned adjacent to one of the other of an inferior articular process and a superior articular process of the facet joint so as to engage a surface of the respective articular process. In some embodiments, one or both of the fasteners may be configured to couple with an arm of a facet gun instrument. | 03-06-2014 |
20140309743 | STEERABLE INTERBODY FUSION CAGE - Intervertebral spacers, such as interbody vertebral cages, that facilitate minimally-invasive corrective restoration surgeries, and related methods. In some implementations, an introducer may be used introduce an intervertebral spacer in a first, straightened shape into an intervertebral disc space. The introducer may engage a plurality of adjacent recesses of the intervertebral spacer to maintain the intervertebral spacer in the first, straightened shape during introduction. An introducer, in some cases the same introducer, may be used to articulate the intervertebral spacer by actuating at least one hinge of the intervertebral spacer such that the intervertebral spacer assumes a second, curved shape once within the intervertebral disc space. | 10-16-2014 |
Mark H. Feydo, Reedsville, PA US
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20080290866 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITAL MEASUREMENT OF AN EDDY CURRENT SIGNAL - A method and apparatus for conducting eddy current testing of a test object is disclosed, comprising the steps of generating a digital drive signal, converting the digital drive signal to an analog drive signal to drive a coil in a probe; placing the probe in proximity to a test object; receiving an electromagnetic field generated by the test object, which generates an analog return signal; converting the analog return signal to a digital return signal; measuring the amplitude of the digital return signal; measuring the phase shift of the digital return signal compared to the digital drive signal; determining the phase shift angle of the digital return signal based on the phase shift; determining the quadrature components of the digital return signal based on the digital return signal amplitude and the phase shift angle; and analyzing the quadrature components of the digital return signal to determine a material characteristic of the test object. | 11-27-2008 |
Mark H. Getelman, Tarzana, CA US
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20160113643 | Biceps Tenodesis Implants and Delivery Tools - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring a ligament or tendon to bone. In one embodiment, a surgical implant is provided having a sheath and an expander that is received within the sheath. Various delivery tools, including a sheath inserter and a driver, are also provided. In use, the sheath inserter can be used to position a tendon within a prepared bone hole, and it can be used to deliver the sheath with a guidewire coupled thereto into the bone hole. The driver can be provided for delivering the expander into the sheath. A loader can optionally be used to load the driver and expander onto the guidewire coupled to the implanted sheath. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113644 | Biceps Tenodesis Delivery Tools - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring a ligament or tendon to bone. In particular, various delivery tools, including a variety of sheath inserter tools, are provided. The tools can be used to position a tendon within a prepared bone hole, and to deliver a sheath into the bone hole. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113756 | Biceps Tenodesis Implants and Delivery Tools - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring a ligament or tendon to bone. In one embodiment, a surgical implant is provided having a sheath and an expander that is received within the sheath. Various delivery tools, including a sheath inserter and a driver, are also provided. In use, the sheath inserter can be used to position a tendon within a prepared bone hole, and it can be used to deliver the sheath with a guidewire coupled thereto into the bone hole. The driver can be provided for delivering the expander into the sheath. A loader can optionally be used to load the driver and expander onto the guidewire coupled to the implanted sheath. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113757 | Biceps Tenodesis Implants and Delivery Tools - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring a ligament or tendon to bone. In one embodiment, a surgical implant is provided having a sheath and an expander that is received within the sheath. Various delivery tools, including a sheath inserter and a driver, are also provided. In use, the sheath inserter can be used to position a tendon within a prepared bone hole, and it can be used to deliver the sheath with a guidewire coupled thereto into the bone hole. The driver can be provided for delivering the expander into the sheath. A loader can optionally be used to load the driver and expander onto the guidewire coupled to the implanted sheath. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113758 | Biceps Tenodesis Anchor Implants - Various bone anchor assemblies and methods are provided for anchoring tissue to bone. In one embodiment, an anchor assembly for anchoring a tendon to bone is provided and includes a substantially cylindrical sheath having bone-engaging surface features formed on an external surface thereof, and having an inner lumen formed therein and extending from an open proximal end to a substantially closed distal. The substantially closed distal end includes at least one tendon anchoring feature extending distally therefrom and configured to facilitate anchoring of a tendon to bone. The anchor assembly further includes an expander having a generally elongate cylindrical configuration and being sized and shaped to be received within the inner lumen of the sheath. | 04-28-2016 |
Mark H. Ginocchio, St. Petersburg Beach, FL US
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20110131769 | Self-Aligning Handling or Storing Device Having Side or Top Actuation and Methods of Use Therefor - A device for handling or storing items uses jaw members that hinge to one of several closed positions in which the inner surface of a first jaw is engaged by an engagement device of the second jaw. An external release member in the second jaw is used to move the engagement device between an engaging and a disengaged position. The second jaw also incorporates a retaining surface, positioned opposite the outer surface of the first jaw when the jaws are closed, which opposes outward flexing of said first jaw member, and thus reduces the opportunity for disengagement due to forces from inside the jaws. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark H. Hammond, Alexandria, VA US
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20160091467 | Prediction of Fuel Properties - A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user. | 03-31-2016 |
Mark H. Hansen, West Hollywood, CA US
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20120260182 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF GENERATING AND VISUALIZING SHARING EVENT CASCADE STRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH CONTENT SHARING EVENTS THAT OCCUR ACROSS A NETWORK - A system for and method of generating and visualizing one or more sharing event cascade structures associated with one or more content sharing events that occur across a network may include generating a plurality of sharing event nodes in the one or more sharing event cascade structures based on data associated with at least one of a system log and a database, wherein each sharing event cascade structure graphically represents a history of one or more content items being shared among a plurality of users of the network, and presenting, on a display device, a content sharing visualization diagram that illustrates the one or more sharing event cascade structures and enables a user to analyze sharing patterns associated with the plurality of users of the network. | 10-11-2012 |
Mark H. Headinger, Midlothian, VA US
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20090160079 | Single stage drawing for MPD-I yarn - The invention relates to a continuous dry spinning process for preparing a fiber from a polymer solution having concentrations of polymer, salt, solvent and water. After the fiber is extruded and quenched, the fiber is placed in contact with a conditioning solution comprising concentrations of solvent, salt, and water. The conditioning solution acts upon the fiber to plasticize the fiber prior to being drawn. The conditioning solution has concentrations of solvent, salt, and water so that the fiber is plasticized to the extent necessary for drawing but does not plasticize the fiber to such an extent as to re-dissolve the fiber into a polymeric solution. A heat-treated fiber manufactured from this process has improved shrinkage and can be colored to darker shades. | 06-25-2009 |
20090160080 | High-speed meta-aramid fiber production - The invention relates to a continuous dry spinning process for preparing a fiber from a polymer solution having concentrations of polymer, salt, solvent and water. After the fiber is extruded and quenched, the fiber is placed in contact with a conditioning solution comprising concentrations of solvent, salt, and water. The conditioning solution acts upon the fiber to plasticize the fiber prior to being drawn. The conditioning solution has concentrations of solvent, salt, and water so that the fiber is plasticized to the extent necessary for drawing but does not plasticize the fiber to such an extent as to re-dissolve the fiber into a polymeric solution. A heat-treated fiber manufactured from this process has improved shrinkage and can be colored to darker shades. | 06-25-2009 |
20090160081 | Rapid plasticization of quenched yarns - The invention relates to a continuous dry spinning process for preparing a fiber from a polymer solution having concentrations of polymer, salt, solvent and water. After the fiber is extruded and quenched, the fiber is placed in contact with a conditioning solution comprising concentrations of solvent, salt, and water. The conditioning solution acts upon the fiber to plasticize the fiber prior to being drawn. The conditioning solution has concentrations of solvent, salt, and water so that the fiber is plasticized to the extent necessary for drawing but does not plasticize the fiber to such an extent as to re-dissolve the fiber into a polymeric solution. A heat-treated fiber manufactured from this process has improved shrinkage and can be colored to darker shades. | 06-25-2009 |
20090160082 | Multistage draw with relaxation step - The invention relates to a continuous dry spinning process for preparing a fiber from a polymer solution having concentrations of polymer, salt, solvent and water. After the fiber is extruded and quenched, the fiber is placed in contact with a conditioning solution comprising concentrations of solvent, salt, and water. The conditioning solution acts upon the fiber to plasticize the fiber prior to being drawn. The conditioning solution has concentrations of solvent, salt, and water so that the fiber is plasticized to the extent necessary for drawing but does not plasticize the fiber to such an extent as to re-dissolve the fiber into a polymeric solution. A heat-treated fiber manufactured from this process has improved shrinkage and can be colored to darker shades. | 06-25-2009 |
20090162655 | Low shrinkage, dyeable MPD-I yarn - The invention relates to a continuous dry spinning process for preparing a fiber from a polymer solution having concentrations of polymer, salt, solvent and water. After the fiber is extruded and quenched, the fiber is placed in contact with a conditioning solution comprising concentrations of solvent, salt, and water. The conditioning solution acts upon the fiber to plasticize the fiber prior to being drawn. The conditioning solution has concentrations of solvent, salt, and water so that the fiber is plasticized to the extent necessary for drawing but does not plasticize the fiber to such an extent as to re-dissolve the fiber into a polymeric solution. A heat-treated fiber manufactured from this process has improved shrinkage and can be colored to darker shades. | 06-25-2009 |
20110257359 | LOW SHRINKAGE, DYEABLE MPD-I YARN - The invention relates a heat-treated poly(metaphenylene isophthalamide) polymer fiber having a crystalline structure as represented by a carbonyl stretch peak at a wavelength of 1,650 cm−1 in a Raman spectra response which before coloration with a dye, shrinks linearly 0.4 percent or less when exposed to 285 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes; and which after contact with an aqueous red dye solution for 1 hour at 120 degrees Centigrade, has an “L” value coloration of at least 40 units lower than the “L” value of the fiber before coloration. | 10-20-2011 |
Mark H. Jones, Paradise, CA US
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20120056373 | ROTARY CARD SHUFFLING MACHINE - A rotary card shuffling and selection machine for use in playing a game of chance includes a wheel supported in a generally vertical plane for rotation about a horizontal rotary axis (A). The wheel is provided with a plurality of card slots arranged concentrically about the rotary axis (A). Each card slot holds a card bearing indicia suitable to decide the game of chance. The cards are held in each card slot via friction elements. First and second flappers cooperate with one another to progressively slow the wheel after it is manually spun by an operator. The cards may be placed in opaque folders in the slots to hide the indicia while the wheel is spinning. Alternatively, the indicia may be located on the card so that it is hidden inside the slot when the wheel is spinning. | 03-08-2012 |
Mark H. Jones, Magalia, CA US
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20090250873 | METHOD FOR PLAYING A GAME SIMILAR TO CRAPS - A method for playing a multi-player table game similar to craps includes use of a point generation device capable of randomly selecting one outcome from a group consisting of thirty-seven or thirty-eight possible outcomes. Betting locations similar to the game of craps are provided on a betting surface ( | 10-08-2009 |
20100201071 | CARD GAME - A game of chance card game in which Players play, at least initially, against a Dealer/Bank. In one embodiment, the Dealer/Bank hand must qualify and if not Players may continue in action against one another. The object of the game is for a Player to successfully hold five cards whose total numeric value is higher than that of any of the other Players or Dealer at the end of the round. To reach a game decision, each Player must proceed through four wagering stages. The game can accommodate one to many Players and may be implemented in live table gaming or electronically implemented formats. Numeric card values are comprised of 3X, 5X and 8X, where X is a non-zero number. A Fire card ( | 08-12-2010 |
Mark H. Kallenborn, Ridgefield, CT US
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20080253052 | Electrical Power Switching With Efficient Switch Protection - A basic idea of the invention is to introduce a transmission delay line between the switch and the power output side of a power switching system so that any sparking of the load is hidden from the switch by the time delay of the transmission line. This makes it possible to detect the load spark and actively protect the switch, typically by turning the switch off, before it actually knows that there has been a load fault spark. Alternatively, the delay of the transmission line is long enough so that the switch has already been turned off in normal pulse operation before the load fault current reaches the switch. Either way, the switch will be turned off under normal current flow and will not be subject to destructive over-current or over-voltage conditions. | 10-16-2008 |
Mark H. Kraml, Flanders, NJ US
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20090003271 | Multi-link load balancing for reverse link backhaul transmission - One embodiment includes distributing user traffic packets to a plurality of queues, and draining the queues of the user traffic packets according to a defined methodology. The drained user traffic packets are sent to a plurality of physical channel interfaces. Each of the plurality of physical channel interfaces interfaces with a respective channel of the backhaul. The sending step sends each of the drained user traffic packets to the physical channel | 01-01-2009 |
Mark H. Leibu, St. Louis, MO US
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20120138420 | DETECTION DEVICE - A device for sensing predetermined characteristics of an object such as a coin or a token in order to determine its validity or genuineness and in some cases its denomination, the device including a combination of optical and electromagnetic sensors which operate together along a coin path and capable to analyze the coin or token in different positions so that if there are multiple holes or rings of transparent material they can be sensed and used to determine the coin or token's validity and denomination. | 06-07-2012 |
Mark H. Lu, Berkeley, CA US
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20140108915 | Efficient Manipulation of Surfaces in Multi-Dimensional Space Using Energy Agents - Various implementations for efficiently manipulating surfaces in a multi-dimensional space using energy agents are described. A context including one or more surfaces is rendered for display in the multi-dimensional space. One or more events manipulating the one or more surfaces of the context are detected. One or more energy agents are computed for the one or more surfaces of the context based on the one or more events. A visual effect manipulating the one or more surfaces of the context is applied based on the one or more energy agents. | 04-17-2014 |
20140325530 | Expedited Processing and Handling of Events - Various implementations for expedited processing and handling of events are described. A first event associated with a set of one or more surfaces rendered for display in a multi-dimensional space is detected. The first event is routed to a first set of one or more event processors for processing. The first event is processed using the first set of one or more event processors and after the processing, the first event is handled using one or more first event handlers. | 10-30-2014 |
Mark H. Machina, Leesburg, VA US
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20090193995 | INERTIAL DELAY FUSE - An inertial delay mechanism for use in an explosive projectile is provided. The delay mechanism consists of an inertial delay fuse that is precise, doesn't require sensitive primary explosives and doesn't utilize electronic circuitry. The inertial delay fuse includes a free sliding charge element that strikes an anvil located opposite to the sliding charge element. A delay gap is provided between the sliding charge element and the anvil. Upon impact, the sliding charge element slides forward and impacts the anvil, thereby inducing a shock wave in an initiator charge that subsequently results in detonation of main charges. The design is mechanically simple and robust enough to withstand severe g-loading forces that occur during firing and penetration of a projectile. | 08-06-2009 |
20120210902 | MULTIPLE DIVERGING PROJECTILE SYSTEM - A system for firing multiple projectiles in a parallel or diverging manner is provided. The system can comprise tail-end portions of projectiles that add structure to a cartridge, provide for efficient combustion, allow projectiles to transition from a straight configuration in the cartridge to a splayed configuration in a chamber, and ensure complete evacuation of the chamber. The system can include a tail-end portion of a particular projectile with openings that distribute energy from combustion of an ignition charge, facilitating firing of multiple projectiles. A tail-end portion of a projectile can include a ball joint upon which the body portion of the projectile moves causing an angle between the body portion and the tail-end portion. A space can exist in the body portion adjacent to the ball joint to allow off-center shifting of the body portion with respect to the ball joint. | 08-23-2012 |
20130213252 | Inertial Delay Fuse - An inertial delay mechanism for use in an explosive projectile is provided. The delay mechanism consists of an inertial delay fuse that is precise, doesn't require sensitive primary explosives and doesn't utilize electronic circuitry. The inertial delay fuse includes a free sliding charge element that strikes an anvil located opposite to the sliding charge element. A delay gap is provided between the sliding charge element and the anvil. Upon impact, the sliding charge element slides forward and impacts the anvil, thereby inducing a shock wave in an initiator charge that subsequently results in detonation of main charges. The design is mechanically simple and robust enough to withstand severe g-loading forces that occur during firing and penetration of a projectile. | 08-22-2013 |
Mark H. Mcadon, Midland, MI US
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20120208695 | SUPPORTED RHODIUM SYNTHESIS GAS CONVERSION CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - A supported catalyst composition suitable for use in converting synthesis gas to alcohols comprises a catalytic metal, a catalyst promoter and a catalyst support. | 08-16-2012 |
20130029841 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING MIXED ALCOHOLS - Catalyst compositions for producing mixed alcohols from a synthesis gas feed. The catalyst composition comprises a catalytic metal combination on a catalyst support, a first optional promoter and a second optional promoter, where the catalytic metal combination consists essentially of iridium, vanadium, and molybdenum. | 01-31-2013 |
20130158203 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF INHIBITING POLYMERIZATION OF VINYL-ARYL MONOMERS - The invention generally relates to a method of inhibiting polymerization of vinyl | 06-20-2013 |
20140018452 | CATALYSTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO ALCOHOLS - A catalyst suitable for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, two or more metals selected from ruthenium, palladium, gold, chromium, aluminum and tin, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018453 | CATALYSTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO ALCOHOLS - A catalyst for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, molybdenum, at least one metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, ruthenium, chromium, gold, zirconium, and aluminium, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols. | 01-16-2014 |
20140323295 | METHOD OF FORMULATING ALKYLENE OXIDE CATALYST IN RELATION TO CATALYST REFERENCE PROPERTIES - Methods of preparing a second high-efficiency, rhenium-promoted silver catalyst for producing alkylene oxide from an alkylene based on a first catalyst are disclosed and described. In accordance with the disclosed methods, the first and second catalysts include at least one promoter that includes a rhenium promoter. The target catalyst concentrations of one or more promoters of the at least one promoter on the second catalyst are determined based on the values of a catalyst reference property for the two catalysts and the concentration of the one or more promoters of the at least one promoter on the first catalyst. Suitable catalyst reference properties include carrier specific surface area and silver specific surface area. Reaction systems utilizing the first and second catalysts are also described. | 10-30-2014 |
Mark H. Miller, Ayer, MA US
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20130074421 | PORTABLE GENERATOR COVER - A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage. | 03-28-2013 |
20130278948 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING A PHARMACEUTICAL LABEL - A method and system of printing a pharmaceutical label is disclosed. The method and system includes a mechanism for receiving patient prescription information, with is entered into a prescription entry system. The vial size may be calculated based on the patient prescription information. Spacing for printing dosing indicia on a pharmaceutical label is calculated and printed on the pharmaceutical label. The pharmaceutical label may then be applied to a vial, which may include an indexing mechanism to aid tracking of doses. | 10-24-2013 |
20150136641 | PRESCRIPTION PILL VIAL WITH RATCHETING DOSAGE INDEXER - A prescription pill vial with dosage indexer is disclosed. The prescription pill vial includes a body having a sidewall and bottom forming an enclosure for prescription medications. The sidewall extends below the bottom forming a cavity beneath the enclosure. A rosette is on the bottom of the body. The rosette has a plurality of detents thereon. An indexer is configured to fit into the cavity and rotate therewithin. The indexer has a spring-biased pawl that engages the detents on the rosette, limiting the rotation of the indexer to a number of predefined positions corresponding to the detents on the rosette. | 05-21-2015 |
Mark H. Miller, Hope, RI US
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20110056118 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 03-10-2011 |
20120246993 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 10-04-2012 |
Mark H. Naedler, Cypress, TX US
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20130133876 | SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR ISOLATING FRACTURE ZONES IN A WELL - A fracture plug seat assembly used in well stimulation for engaging and creating a seal when a plug, such as a ball, is dropped into a wellbore and landed on the fracture plug seat assembly for isolating fracture zones in a well. The fracture plug seat assembly has a fracture plug seat that includes elastomeric material and reinforcing material. | 05-30-2013 |
20140060813 | EXPANDABLE FRACTURE PLUG SEAT APPARATUS - An annular seat structure, for use in subterranean well stimulation operations, is operative in conjunction with associated expansion control structure to permit a predetermined number of fracture plug members to axially pass therethrough. In an illustrated embodiment thereof, the annular seat structure is movable between a retracted position having a first interior diameter, and a resiliently expanded position having a second, larger interior diameter. The seat structure has an annular array of rigid ring segments interdigitated with annular gaps that receive radially outwardly projecting portions of an annular resilient liner secured to radially inner surfaces of the rigid ring segments, the outwardly projecting liner portions being secured to circumferentially facing surfaces of the rigid ring segments. An annular spring member coaxially circumscribes the rigid ring segment array, is received in notches formed in the rigid segments, and resiliently biases the seat structure toward its retracted position. | 03-06-2014 |
Mark H. Nodine, Austin, TX US
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20100045333 | GENERATING TEST BENCHES FOR PRE-SILICON VALIDATION OF RETIMED COMPLEX IC DESIGNS AGAINST A REFERENCE DESIGN - This invention ( | 02-25-2010 |
20110214096 | Method For Piecewise Hierarchical Sequential Verification - This disclosure describes a method for accomplishing sequential logical equivalence verification using a hierarchical piecewise approach. Initially, the method provides a reference semiconductor design and a second semiconductor design with logic edits relative to it. The method submits both to formal verification to check the reference design against the second semiconductor design with all edits disabled | 09-01-2011 |
20110214097 | Method for Preparing Re-Architected Designs for Sequential Equivalence Checking - This disclosure describes a method illustrated in FIG. | 09-01-2011 |
20110307848 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FOR AND FORMALLY VERIFYING A MODIFIED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN - A method for preparing an IC design that has been modified to be formally verified with a reference IC design. Because some formal verification tools cannot handle the complexity often associated with sequential equivalence checking at the top level of a circuit, the modified IC design may be instantiated into a number of different design versions, each having different levels of modification complexity. In addition, the reference IC design and the modified versions may be decomposed into a datapath and control path. The reference IC design and each of the modified IC design versions may also use wrappers to encapsulate various levels of hierarchy of the logic. Lastly, rather than having to verify each of the modified versions back to the reference IC design, the equivalence checking may be performed between each modified IC design version and a next modified IC design version having a greater modification computational complexity. | 12-15-2011 |
20130036392 | GENERATING TEST BENCHES FOR PRE-SILICON VALIDATION OF RETIMED COMPLEX IC DESIGNS AGAINST A REFERENCE DESIGN - This invention ( | 02-07-2013 |
Mark H. Phaedrus, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20130081008 | DETECTION AND INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE ON A PER-USER BASIS - Techniques for detection and installation of software on a per-user basis are disclosed. An update agent in a client device may receive configuration data for a software application, the configuration data indicating availability of updates for the software application. The client device may be configured to have user accounts for a plurality of users. The update agent may determine that the software application is a per-user application. The update agent may identify a subset of the plurality of users for whom the updates for the software application are to be installed. The update agent may download the updates for the software application, and install the updates for a first user of the subset, in response to the first user logging into the client device. | 03-28-2013 |
Mark H. Raeside, Atlanta, GA US
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20120111276 | COOLING PET BED - A thermodynamically cooled portable pet bed consisting of an insulated molded base, a planer top made from a conductive metal with wicking chambers welded to its undersurface, and pre-frozen, re-usable pods containing a non toxic liquid that is housed in either a similar conductive metal or a durable membrane that will hold its shape and efficiently transfer the frozen temperature to the wicking chambers and up to the surface above. Once the pods are inserted into the wicking chambers, and the top is closed into the insulated base, the above components create several hours of an efficiently cooled surface for the animal to enjoy without any human intervention. | 05-10-2012 |
20130061808 | PET COOLING BED - A thermodynamic pet cooling station that uses conductive properties to transfer cold temperatures from a cooling element contained within an insulated base to the surface of a platform tile, creating an efficiently cooled area where an animal my rest when he/she is subjected to dangerously hot weather. The pet cooling station is thermodynamically cooled using three integral components: a molded insulated base, structural platform tiles made from a conductive metal comprised of a planar surface with temperature-transfer cases affixed to their underside, and cooling pods, that can be pre-frozen and are reusable, containing a non-toxic liquid that is housed in either a similar conductive metal or a durable membrane that will hold its shape and efficiently transfer the frozen temperature to the temperature-transfer cases allowing thermodynamics to follow the specific pathway of interconnected metal and move the cold temperature up and across the structural platform planar surface in an efficient manner. Once the frozen cooling pods are inserted into the temperature-transfer cases, and the structural tiles are lowered into the insulated base, the unit creates several hours of an efficiently cooled surface for the animal to enjoy without any human intervention. | 03-14-2013 |
Mark H. Raffles, Nottingham GB
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20120067158 | FLEXIBLE TOOL - A flexible tool comprises stiffening means switchable in use from a first state of relatively low stiffness to a second state of relatively high stiffness, and subsequently switchable from the second state back to the first state. | 03-22-2012 |
20130008583 | ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS OF DE-BONDING A WORKPIECE FROM AN ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENT - An adhesive fastening element ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130008587 | ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS OF DE-BONDING A WORKPIECE FROM AN ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENT - An adhesive fastening element ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130008614 | ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS OF DE-BONDING A WORKPIECE FROM AN ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENT - An adhesive fastening element includes a first member and a second member adjacent to the first member and movable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis of the adhesive fastening element, wherein a bond is formed by an adhesive between the workpiece and the first and second members of the adhesive fastening element. A method for debonding a workpiece from an adhesive fastening element includes moving the second member away from the workpiece and breaks the bond between the second member and the workpiece and moving the first and second members such that the second member moves towards the workpiece and applies a force to the workpiece so as to break the bond between the first member and the workpiece, and to de-bond the workpiece from the adhesive fastening element. | 01-10-2013 |
20130009060 | ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS OF DE-BONDING A WORKPIECE FROM AN ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENT - An adhesive fastening element for holding a workpiece, the adhesive fastening element including: a light source for providing light to an exterior surface of the adhesive fastening element so as to cure an adhesive; and a light meter for receiving light from the exterior surface of the adhesive fastening element; wherein the light source is controlled in response to the amount of light received by the light meter. | 01-10-2013 |
20130011218 | ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENTS FOR HOLDING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS OF DE-BONDING A WORKPIECE FROM AN ADHESIVE FASTENING ELEMENT - An adhesive fastening element ( | 01-10-2013 |
20160096225 | FIXTURE APPARATUS - Fixture Apparatus and methods of manufacturing fixture apparatus. Fixture apparatus comprising: a first body to at least partially support an object, the first body including a structure having variable stiffness along at least a first axis of the first body. | 04-07-2016 |
Mark H. Scheonfisch, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140238263 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Superhydrophobic coatings and compositions and methods for preparing superhydrophobic coatings and compositions are described herein whereby the coatings and compositions are prepared under mild conditions, yet the methods are amenable to chemical functionalization of the coatings and components therein. The methods are useful for tuning and optimizing the physical properties of the coatings. In an embodiment, the coatings comprise nanostructured fluorinated silica colloids. | 08-28-2014 |
Mark H. Schlipman, Quincy, IL US
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20080245095 | PORTABLE COOLERS - A portable cooler includes storage compartments for separately storing items in the cooler. A first compartment is generally formed at least partly by walls of the cooler. A second compartment is formed at least partly within the first compartment such that the second compartment extends at least partly into the first compartment. The second compartment is formed by at least one wall that also forms part of the first compartment. Items in the first and second compartments may be stored separately from each other and are accessible through separate openings in the cooler. In addition, the second compartment may be sealed from the first compartment so as to inhibit the ingress of liquid into the second compartment from the first compartment. | 10-09-2008 |
Mark H. Sciulli, Lorain, OH US
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20110203405 | BRAKE PEDAL STOP - A braking assembly includes a depressible brake pedal. The brake pedal remains in a neutral position when not depressed. A link arm is mechanically linked with the brake pedal. The link arm moves as a function of a position of the brake pedal. A bell crank is mechanically linked with the link arm. The bell crank moves as a function of a position of the link arm. A stop member moves with the bell crank. The stop member abuts against the link arm to prevent the brake pedal from over-travelling beyond a predetermined distance past the neutral position after the depressed brake pedal is released. | 08-25-2011 |
20120181139 | TWO STEP PARK BRAKE RELEASE - A dual-motion collar device is described, which elicits an additional motion from an operator when initiating a parking brake release in a vehicle. The collar device comprises top and bottom collars with a compressed and torsionally stressed spring there between, such that the collar device maintains a park brake plunger knob in a locked state. An operator twists the top collar to align interlocking features on the top and bottom collars, and then pushes downward to unlock the collar device. The operator then pushes downward on a park brake plunger knob around which the collar device is installed to actuate a parking brake valve assembly and release the parking brake. | 07-19-2012 |
Mark H. Smith, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090195361 | Array Antenna System and Algorithm Applicable to RFID Readers - Embodiments of the invention pertain to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) method and system using an antenna array, an array controller, and control algorithms. Embodiments of the invention can induce strong radio-frequency (RF) excitation, for a given level of radiated RF power, at any point within an arbitrary inhomogeneous medium. For RFID applications, one typical inhomogeneous medium is an ensemble of cases on a pallet. Another typical medium is a warehouse environment having stored goods together with shelving and other material present. An embodiment of the invention is applicable to the process of reading battery-less, or “passive” RFID tags, which rely on incident RF electromagnetic fields established by RFID readers to power the electronic circuitry within the tags. | 08-06-2009 |
20140076972 | ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND ALGORITHM APPLICABLE TO RFID READERS - Embodiments of the invention pertain to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) method and system using an antenna array, an array controller, and control algorithms. Embodiments of the invention can induce strong radio-frequency (RF) excitation, for a given level of radiated RF power, at any point within an arbitrary inhomogeneous medium. For RFID applications, one typical inhomogeneous medium is an ensemble of cases on a pallet. Another typical medium is a warehouse environment having stored goods together with shelving and other material present. An embodiment of the invention is applicable to the process of reading battery-less, or “passive” RFID tags, which rely on incident RF electromagnetic fields established by RFID readers to power the electronic circuitry within the tags. | 03-20-2014 |
20150154430 | ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND ALGORITHM APPLICABLE TO RFID READERS - Embodiments of the invention pertain to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) method and system using an antenna array, an array controller, and control algorithms. Embodiments of the invention can induce strong radio-frequency (RF) excitation, for a given level of radiated RF power, at any point within an arbitrary inhomogeneous medium. For RFID applications, one typical inhomogeneous medium is an ensemble of cases on a pallet. Another typical medium is a warehouse environment having stored goods together with shelving and other material present. An embodiment of the invention is applicable to the process of reading battery-less, or “passive” RFID tags, which rely on incident RF electromagnetic fields established by RFID readers to power the electronic circuitry within the tags. | 06-04-2015 |
Mark H. Smith, Stillwater, MN US
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20120081908 | LIGHT DIRECTING EXPANDABLE ENVELOPE - Disclosed is an expandable envelope that comprises a light directing film this both transmits and reflects light. In its inflated form and along with a light source, the envelope forms a light balloon that due to the light directing film provides directed light to an area surrounding the balloon. | 04-05-2012 |
Mark H. Smith, Deer Creek, IL US
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20080257528 | Slot adapter for cleaning heat exchanger system and machine using same - A machine having a heat exchanger system includes a heat exchanger guard including first and second sidewalls. The first sidewall is adjacent a core of the heat exchanger system. A first slot adapter is positioned over an opening formed in the first sidewall. The first slot adapter is vertically oriented and includes a first slot opening for receiving a compressed air cleaning wand therethrough. A cover is fixedly attached to the first slot adapter and is movable between an open position and a closed position. | 10-23-2008 |
Mark H. Sprenkle, Newark, DE US
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20140373596 | LIQUID TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CALIBRATION THEREOF - Disclosed are methods adapted to calibrate a liquid transfer system. The methods include providing a probe having a fluidly-coupled pressure sensor, the pressure sensor adapted to sense an aspiration pressure associated with the probe, performing one or more air aspirations and taking one or more pressure readings with the pressure sensor, and using one or more of the pressure readings to calibrate the pressure sensor. A novel liquid transfer system is also disclosed, as are other aspects. | 12-25-2014 |
Mark H. Szafaryn, Lake Worth, FL US
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20090029609 | FRESH WATER FLUSHING SYSTEM FOR BOAT ENGINES - The present invention is a system and method for flushing marine engines with fresh water comprising a three way valve configured to receive three hose connections, a fresh water inlet; hoses to connect said valve to a marine engine; and union rings at the junction of each hose connection. | 01-29-2009 |
Mark H. Tinklepaugh, Brewerton, NY US
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20120138244 | Chain Drive System For Use In A Theatre - A system for suspending a vertical curtain (especially a theatrical curtain) and for driving the curtain to move horizontally (for example, between a position covering a stage and a position not covering a stage). The curtain is suspended directly from a drive chain, along at least a portion of the drive chain, by chain attachment structures. Also, a rotating switch that can be actuated by a switch attachment structure supported by the drive chain. Also, the use of a dedicated encoder sprocket which is separate from the guide sprockets. | 06-07-2012 |
Mark H. Van Diver, Argyle, NY US
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20090204078 | Manifold and Valve Seal for Use with a Medical Device - Disclosed is a manifold including a housing having multiple ports and multiple bores networking the ports. An actuatable valve, such as a slidable valve, including one or more bores may be positioned in the housing such that the valve is actuatable between a first position and a second position. Actuation of the valve may selectively establish a desired fluid pathway through the manifold. One or more seals may be interposed between the valve and the housing. The seal includes at least a first sealing element, a second sealing element, and a land extending between the sealing elements. The sealing elements are configured to provide a fluid tight seal between the housing and the valve when the valve is in either the first or second position, and the land is configured to provide a fluid tight seal between the housing and the valve when the valve is in an intermediate position. | 08-13-2009 |
Mark H. Verberkt, Eindhoven NL
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20100134050 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY VERIFYING THE POSSIBILITY OF RENDERING A LIGHTING ATOMOSPHERE FROM AN ABSTRACT DESCRIPTION - The invention relates to automatically verifying the possibility of rendering a lighting atmosphere from an abstract description, for example from a lighting atmosphere specified in XML (Extensible Markup Language) independent of a specific lighting infrastructure and of a room layout. A basic idea of the invention is to create for each addressable light unit of a light infrastructure a so called light infrastructure capability that generally describes the effect, measures the maximum possible effect and relates the effect to a location in a semantic area of a target environment. This allows to automatically verifying the possibility of rendering a lighting atmosphere from an abstract description in a lighting infrastructure at an early stage of the lighting atmosphere design process. | 06-03-2010 |
20100225810 | METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING A CONTENT STREAM AND A SCRIPT FOR OUTPUTTING ONE OR MORE SENSORY EFFECTS IN A MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - A method for synchronizing a content stream ( | 09-09-2010 |
20100318201 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EFFECT OF LIGHTING DEVICE - A method comprises transmitting an operate signal from a control system to an effects device, operating the effects device according to the operate signal, detecting an effect of the effects device, assigning a location to said effect, and storing the location of said effect. The effects device can comprise a lighting device, and the method can be repeated for multiple effects devices. | 12-16-2010 |
Mark H. Wensman, San Marcos, CA US
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20120237330 | SHELF ALIGNING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a shelf organizing apparatus is provided. According to this embodiment, the shelf aligning apparatus comprises a flat elongated arm unit having a handle at one end and a hinge at the other end. A trigger is attached to the handle and a flat paddle is attached to the hinge. A cable connects the trigger to the paddle such that in a first position of the trigger, the paddle is aligned in the plane of the arm unit and in a second position of the trigger, the paddle is disposed at an angle with respect to the plane of the arm unit. The shelf organizing apparatus may be used by inserting in between rows of goods when in the first position. Then, with the shelf organizing apparatus in the second position, it may be used to line up the goods in an even row and to pull the row of goods towards the front of the shelf. | 09-20-2012 |
Mark H. Werlich, Loveland, CO US
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20140353483 | ION PROCESSING UTILIZING SEGMENTED VACUUM MANIFOLD - An ion processing device includes electrically conductive vacuum manifold segments serially positioned and enclosing a volume along an axis. The segments are electrically isolated from each other and independently addressable by a voltage source. An ion optics device is positioned in the volume. A voltage differential between each manifold segment and the ion optics device is maintained below a maximum value by applying different voltages to respective manifold segments. The voltage differential may be controlled to avoid voltage breakdown in a low-pressure, high-voltage gas environment. The ion optics device may in some cases be an ion mobility drift cell. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353493 | ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY-MASS SPECTROMETRY (IMS-MS) WITH IMPROVED ION TRANSMISSION AND IMS RESOLUTION - An interface for an ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry (IMS-MS) system includes a first ion guide for receiving ions from an IMS drift cell, and a second ion guide for receiving ions from the first ion guide, and positioned in a chamber separate from the first ion guide. Electrodes of the second ion guide subject the ions to an axial DC electric field while the second ion guide is held at a lower pressure than the first ion guide. In some embodiments, the first ion guide may be an ion funnel and the second ion guide may be a linear multipole device. | 12-04-2014 |
Mark H. Werlich, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080197275 | ION SAMPLING APPARATUSES IN FAST POLARITY-SWITCHING ION SOURCES - The present invention provides ion sampling apparatuses that can be used in a fast polarity-switching electric field. In some embodiments, the ion sampling apparatus comprises a capillary made with an insulator, with a resistive inner or outer surface. Devices and systems comprising the ion sampling apparatuses, as well as methods of use thereof, are also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
20090250608 | Ion Sources For Improved Ionization - Improved apparatuses and methods are provided for ionizing samples and analyzing the samples with mass spectrometry. | 10-08-2009 |
20120025071 | Ion Sources for Improved Ionization - Improved apparatuses and methods are provided for ionizing samples and analyzing the samples with mass spectrometry. | 02-02-2012 |
Mark H. Werlich, Los Altos, CA US
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20110147575 | ION FUNNEL FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY - An interface for use in a mass spectrometer is disclosed. The interface comprises a first ion funnel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, and a first axis between the first inlet and the first outlet. The interface further comprises a second ion funnel in tandem with the first ion funnel, the second ion funnel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, and a second axis between the second inlet and the second outlet. The first axis and the second axis are offset relative to one another. A mass spectrometer comprising the interface and a method are disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
Mark H. Wilcoxon, Oakland, CA US
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20120118320 | Methods for Isolated Bevel Edge Clean - Methods for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor substrate include providing a brush in a housing, the housing provides a volume for holding the brush. A cleaning fluid is inserted into the housing to at least partially fill the volume holding the brush, with the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is removed from the volume of the housing while the cleaning fluid is being inserted. The brush is rotated within the housing while the cleaning fluid is inserted and removed. The edge of the semiconductor substrate is inserted into a slot of the housing. The edge of the semiconductor substrate inserted into the slot is maintained at a distance and for a period of time. The distance is configured such that the brush contacts the edge of the semiconductor substrate but continues to enable rotation of the brush within the housing. | 05-17-2012 |