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Adam Mckay, Sterling, VA US
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20140073291 | MOBILE DEVICE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for surreptitiously installing, monitoring, and operating software on a remote computer controlled wireless communication device are described. One aspect includes a control system for communicating programming instructions and exchanging data with the remote computer controlled wireless communication device. The control system is configured to provide at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a computer implemented device controller; a module repository in electronic communication with the device controller; a control service in electronic communication with the device controller; an exfiltration data service in electronic communication with the device controller configured to receive, store, and manage data obtained surreptitiously from the remote computer controlled wireless communication device; a listen-only recording service in electronic communication with the device controller; and a WAP gateway in electronic communication with the remote computer controlled wireless communication device. | 03-13-2014 |
Bill Mckay, Memphis, TN US
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20100159015 | Systems and Methods to Treat Pain Locally - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment pain by inhibiting the NFκB family of transcription factors. | 06-24-2010 |
Brannon Mckay, Marietta, GA US
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20120273507 | CUPS THAT ADD COLOR TO LIQUID CONTENT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Cups that color liquid contents and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. The cups include an inner wall with a colorant disposed and affixed therein. The colorant is predisposed (i.e., affixed) before the introduction of a liquid, and remains affixed until a liquid is introduced into the cup. The colorant can be disposed within a recess. The colorant can also be affixed to a first cup such that stacking an identical cup within the first cup does not result in the colorant touching the identical cup. | 11-01-2012 |
20150034505 | Cups That Add Color to Liquid Content and Methods Of Manufacturing the Same - Cups that color liquid contents and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. The cups include an inner wall with a colorant disposed and affixed therein. The colorant is predisposed (i.e., affixed) before the introduction of a liquid, and remains affixed until a liquid is introduced into the cup. The colorant can be disposed within a recess. The colorant can also be affixed to a first cup such that stacking an identical cup within the first cup does not result in the colorant touching the identical cup. | 02-05-2015 |
Brian Mckay, Marana, AZ US
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20110044908 | Methods and Compositions for Treating and Identifying Compounds to Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration - The present invention provides methods for treating or limiting development of age-related macular degeneration, as well as methods for identifying compound suitable for such use. | 02-24-2011 |
Christine Cronin Mckay, Peoria Heights, IL US
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20090107450 | Fuel line protective cover - A fuel line protective cover is disclosed. The fuel line protective cover includes a first leg configured to be mounted to a top surface of an engine and configured to extend the length of an engine. The fuel line protective cover further includes at least one second leg configured to be mounted to a side surface of an engine. The first leg and the at least one second leg cooperate to at least partially enclose a high pressure fuel system. | 04-30-2009 |
Clyde Mckay, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080236558 | PAINTBALL LOADER SYSTEMS - A paintball loader system designed to efficiently deliver paintballs to a paintball gun. The drive mechanism is a screw-type design comprising a resilient auger. A microcontroller is programmed to automatically adjust the rotation of the auger based on data from multiple sensor points within the loader. The auger is mounted such that both rotational axial movements are enabled during operation. The axial movement of the auger is used to maintain a constant force on the paintballs awaiting loading within the paintball gun. | 10-02-2008 |
20110220086 | PAINTBALL LOADER SYSTEMS - A paintball loader system designed to efficiently deliver paintballs to a paintball gun. The drive mechanism is a screw-type design comprising a resilient auger. A microcontroller is programmed to automatically adjust the rotation of the auger based on data from multiple sensor points within the loader. The auger is mounted such that both rotational axial movements are enabled during operation. The axial movement of the auger is used to maintain a constant force on the paintballs awaiting loading within the paintball gun. | 09-15-2011 |
20140218305 | ACCESSORY ENCLOSURE AND INPUT DEVICE - The present invention is generally directed to a case for portable electronic devices. The case includes a body having a receiving portion for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. The case may also include at least one user operable input means for detecting user selection of at least one parameter, and may include a communication module for providing a communication channel between the case and the portable electronic device. A signal determined from a user selection of the at least one parameter is communicable from the case to the portable electronic device across the communication channel. | 08-07-2014 |
Daniel Mckay, Milton, MA US
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20120046293 | RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to renin inhibitor compounds having the structure | 02-23-2012 |
20120190701 | RENIN INHIBITORS - Renin inhibitors, which are spirocyclic piperidine amides, of structural formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and renal insufficiency. wherein n, for each instance in which it occurs, is independently 0, 1, or 2; R | 07-26-2012 |
20140200197 | HIV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - The compounds encompassed by Formula I include compounds which are HIV protease inhibitors and other compounds which can be metabolized in vivo to HIV protease inhibitors. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. | 07-17-2014 |
Daniel J. Mckay, Lexington, MA US
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20120035214 | RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to biaryl piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 02-09-2012 |
Daniel James Mckay, Lexington, MA US
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20110237622 | RENIN INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to 3,4-substituted piperidinyl—based renin inhibitor compounds bearing at 4-position oxopyridine or Isoquinolone and having the formula (I): wherein S is Formula (IIa) or Formula (IIb). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, as well as their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency. | 09-29-2011 |
Dave Mckay US
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20120168228 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DRILLING A WELLBORE USING CASING - Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described. | 07-05-2012 |
David Mckay, Melbourne, FL US
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20110060486 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY ISOLATING POWERED UNITS IN A RAIL VEHICLE SYSTEM - A control system for a rail vehicle system including a lead powered unit and a remote powered unit is provided. The system includes a user interface, a master isolation module and a slave controller. The user interface is disposed in the lead powered unit and is configured to receive an isolation command to turn on or off the remote powered unit. The master isolation module is configured to receive the isolation command from the user interface and to communicate an instruction based on the isolation command. The slave controller is configured to receive the instruction from the master isolation module. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to supply tractive force to propel the rail vehicle system when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn on the remote powered unit. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to withhold the tractive force when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn off the remote powered unit. | 03-10-2011 |
20110284699 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting first data at a first rail vehicle of the consist over a power supply conductor to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where at least one rail vehicle of the consist receives direct electrical power from the power supply conductor. The method also includes monitoring the power supply conductor for second data at the first rail vehicle and receiving the second data over the power supply conductor at the first rail vehicle for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle. In one aspect, the transmitting step comprises transmitting the first data over one or more of a catenary line or a third rail that supplies the electrical power. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284700 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting, at a first rail vehicle in the consist, first data over a running rail to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where the running rail guides and supports the rail vehicles of the consist as the rail vehicles travel along the running rail. The method also includes monitoring the running rail for second data and receiving the second data over the running rail for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle. | 11-24-2011 |
David I. Mckay, Seattle, WA US
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20120305716 | STAKED STEMMED GLASS HOLDER - A glass holder may be placed into the ground for holding one or more glasses. The glass holder may include a framework, a slot, and a glass hole cut-out for holding a glass. The glass holder may also include a rod fitted into the framework that may be placed into the ground. | 12-06-2012 |
David Lawrence Mckay, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110130224 | METHOD OF A PLAYER USING BALL THROWING DEVICE - A method of a player using a ball throwing device comprising a flexible but substantially non-stretchable flexible line attached at one end to the baseball or softball. The method comprises attaching the substantially non-stretchable flexible line to a non-throwing arm of a player, and using the throwing arm to throw the ball such that it travels along a path which arcs around a non-throwing side of the player to a location in front of the player where the ball may be caught. | 06-02-2011 |
David Lowell Mckay, Melbourne, FL US
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20090187291 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR PROVIDING REAL TIME OPTIMIZATION OF A MISSION PLAN FOR A POWERED SYSTEM - A method for operating a powered system, the method including determining whether a mission plan of the powered system is correct to satisfy at least one mission objective of the powered system, if not, updating information used to establish the mission plan, revising the mission plan based on the updated information to satisfy the at least one mission objective, and operating the powered system based on the revised mission plan. A system and a computer software code for operating a powered system are also disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20100023190 | TRIP OPTIMIZER METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR OPERATING A RAILROAD TRAIN TO MINIMIZE WHEEL AND TRACK WEAR - A system for controlling a railroad train over a segment of track. The system comprises a first element for determining a location of the train on the segment of track; a second element for providing track characterization information for the segment of track; the track characterization information related to physical conditions of the segment of track; and a processor for controlling applied tractive forces and braking forces of the train responsive to the location of the train and the track characterization information to reduce at least one of wheel wear and/or track wear during operation of the train over the segment of track. | 01-28-2010 |
20130317676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A ROUTE DURING MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM OVER THE ROUTE - A sensing system includes a leading sensor, a trailing sensor, and a route examining unit. The sensors are coupled to a vehicle system that travels along a route. The leading sensor acquires first inspection data indicative of a condition of the route as the vehicle system travels over the route. The condition may represent the health of the route. The trailing sensor acquires additional, second inspection data that is indicative of the condition to the route subsequent to the leading sensor acquiring the first inspection data. The route examining unit identifies a section of interest in the route based on the first inspection data acquired by the leading sensor. The route examining unit also directs the trailing sensor to acquire the second inspection data within the section of interest in the route when the first inspection data indicates damage to the route in the section of interest. | 11-28-2013 |
20140129154 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A ROUTE DURING MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM OVER THE ROUTE - A sensing system includes a leading sensor, a trailing sensor, and a route examining unit. The leading sensor is onboard a first vehicle of a vehicle system that is traveling along a route. The leading sensor measures first characteristics of the route as the vehicle system moves along the route. The trailing sensor is disposed onboard a second vehicle of the vehicle system. The trailing sensor measures second characteristics of the route as the vehicle system moves along the route. The route examining unit is disposed onboard the vehicle system and receives the first characteristics of the route and the second characteristics of the route to compare the first characteristics with the second characteristics. The route examining unit also identifies a segment of the route as being damaged based on a comparison of the first characteristics with the second characteristics. | 05-08-2014 |
Donald Mckay, Belmont, MA US
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20080294118 | Catheter With Variable Attachment Means - The invention relates to a design for securing tubes, catheters, drains, or other tubular medical devices within the body of a mammal, for example a human, and methods of securing same. The invention includes a first tubular body and at least one second tubular body. The first tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally at least partially through a length of the tubular body, a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface, and a longitudinal axis. The at least one second tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally through the second tubular body, and a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface. The second tubular body is disposed through the wall of the first tubular body transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 11-27-2008 |
20080306458 | Surgical Irrigation and Retraction Platform - The invention relates to a universal design for an irrigation and retraction platform for use in operating on an extremity of a patient. The platform includes a chamber provided for the efficient collection and disposal of fluids to reduce the possibility of contaminating the surgical team and the operating room, and a support platform for positioning the extremity during surgery. The invention also includes an enclosure and other accessories for use with the platform. | 12-11-2008 |
20100262057 | SPLINT COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Disclosed herein is a splint for splinting a digit, preferably a finger, thumb or toe, rings for use in a splint, dorsal bars for use in the splint, a method for splinting a digit using the splint described herein, and a kit comprising components of the splint and, optionally, related items such as one or more ring sizers, cutting tools, adhesive, etc. | 10-14-2010 |
20100331723 | Two-Point Discriminator - The invention relates to a design for an instrument for measuring two-point discrimination between two blunt points. The instrument includes a housing, a first needle, a second needle, and a mechanism for providing movement to at least one of the needles. | 12-30-2010 |
20110251564 | Catheter with Variable Attachment Means - The invention relates to a design for securing tubes, catheters, drains, or other tubular medical devices within the body of a mammal, for example a human, and methods of securing same. The invention includes a first tubular body and at least one second tubular body. The first tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally at least partially through a length of the tubular body, a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface, and a longitudinal axis. The at least one second tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally through the second tubular body, and a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface. The second tubular body is disposed through the wall of the first tubular body transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 10-13-2011 |
20110306941 | Portable Lavage Apparatus - A portable lavage apparatus for irrigating or washing wounds is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid bag, a spring bias mechanism, and a hose. The spring bias mechanism is typically configured to store potential energy or produce kinetic energy used for urging fluid from the fluid bag, through the hose, and toward a wound. The invention has particular advantages in military or civilian environments in that it allows prompt treatment of wounds. Additionally, the lavage apparatus is small enough to be carried by individuals and does not require an external source of power. Accordingly, the portable lavage apparatus may be employed even on battle fields or in remote areas to treat wounds. | 12-15-2011 |
20120211011 | Surgical Irrigation and Retraction Platform - The invention relates to a universal design for an irrigation and retraction platform for use in operating on an extremity of a patient. The platform includes a chamber provided for the efficient collection and disposal of fluids to reduce the possibility of contaminating the surgical team and the operating room, and a support platform for positioning the extremity during surgery. The invention also includes an enclosure and other accessories for use with the platform. | 08-23-2012 |
Duncan Mckay, Woodinville, WA US
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20110178798 | ADAPTIVE AMBIENT SOUND SUPPRESSION AND SPEECH TRACKING - A device for suppressing ambient sounds from speech received by a microphone array is provided. One embodiment of the device comprises a microphone array, a processor, an analog-to-digital converter, and memory comprising instructions stored therein that are executable by the processor. The instructions stored in the memory are configured to receive a plurality of digital sound signals, each digital sound signal based on an analog sound signal originating at the microphone array, receive a multi-channel speaker signal, generate a monophonic approximation signal of the multi-channel speaker signal, apply a linear acoustic echo canceller to suppress a first ambient sound portion of each digital sound signal, generate a combined directionally-adaptive sound signal from a combination of each digital sound signal by a combination of time-invariant and adaptive beamforming techniques, and apply one or more nonlinear noise suppression techniques to suppress a second ambient sound portion of the combined directionally-adaptive sound signal. | 07-21-2011 |
20110184735 | SPEECH RECOGNITION ANALYSIS VIA IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to the use of identity information to help avoid the occurrence of false positive speech recognition events in a speech recognition system. One embodiment provides a method comprising receiving speech recognition data comprising a recognized speech segment, acoustic locational data related to a location of origin of the recognized speech segment as determined via signals from the microphone array, and confidence data comprising a recognition confidence value, and also receiving image data comprising visual locational information related to a location of each person in an image. The acoustic locational data is compared to the visual locational data to determine whether the recognized speech segment originated from a person in the field of view of the image sensor, and the confidence data is adjusted depending on this determination. | 07-28-2011 |
20120245933 | ADAPTIVE AMBIENT SOUND SUPPRESSION AND SPEECH TRACKING - A device for suppressing ambient sounds from speech received by a microphone array is provided. One embodiment of the device comprises a microphone array, a processor, an analog-to-digital converter, and memory comprising instructions stored therein that are executable by the processor. The instructions stored in the memory are configured to receive a plurality of digital sound signals, each digital sound signal based on an analog sound signal originating at the microphone array, receive a multi-channel speaker signal, generate a monophonic approximation signal of the multi-channel speaker signal, apply a linear acoustic echo canceller to suppress a first ambient sound portion of each digital sound signal, generate a combined directionally-adaptive sound signal from a combination of each digital sound signal by a combination of time-invariant and adaptive beamforming techniques, and apply one or more nonlinear noise suppression techniques to suppress a second ambient sound portion of the combined directionally-adaptive sound signal. | 09-27-2012 |
Everett Mckay, Redmond, WA US
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20090260056 | Role-Based Authorization Management Framework - A role-based authorization management system maintains an authorization policy store that represents user authorizations to perform operations associated with an application. When a user attempts to perform a function associated with an application, the authorization management system verifies that the user is authorized to perform the requested function. The authorization management system also provides an interface for an application administrator to update role-based user authorization policies associated with one or more applications. | 10-15-2009 |
Gary E. Mckay, Wichita, KS US
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20110252863 | On-Board Water Spray System For Aircraft - A system for simulating wet runway conditions by using a liquid container that is placed inside an aircraft. The liquid container is connected to a nozzle that sprays water in front of the wheels of the aircraft. A valve is used to control the flow of water from the nozzle. Systems, such as the braking system of the aircraft, can then be tested in wet runway conditions simulated by the system. The amount of water sprayed from the nozzle can also be electronically controlled in relation to the speed of the aircraft, such that the nozzle sprays a nearly uniform layer of liquid in front of the wheels. The system can also be modified to include two tanks to manipulate the center of gravity of the aircraft. | 10-20-2011 |
20130245907 | Antilock Braking System With Directional Control - A system and method for adjusting a yaw of an aircraft having an antilock braking system is disclosed. The antilock braking system includes a controller configured to receive a directional input from a rudder. The controller is further configured to deliver a braking output to at least one of a left wheel brake and a right wheel brake. A position of the rudder indicates a pilot's desired steering response, and to allow for braking optimization by the antilock braking system, the pilot depresses fully the left wheel brake pedal and the right wheel brake pedal. The controller receives the directional input after both the right wheel brake pedal and the left wheel brake pedal have been fully depressed. The controller then delivers the braking output and a pressure on one of the left wheel brake and the right wheel brake is reduced in accordance with the directional input. | 09-19-2013 |
20140239085 | On-Board Water Spray System For Aircraft - A system for simulating wet runway conditions by using a liquid container that is placed inside an aircraft. The liquid container is connected to a nozzle that sprays water in front of the wheels of the aircraft. A valve is used to control the flow of water from the nozzle. Systems, such as the braking system of the aircraft, can then be tested in wet runway conditions simulated by the system. The amount of water sprayed from the nozzle can also be electronically controlled in relation to the speed of the aircraft, such that the nozzle sprays a nearly uniform layer of liquid in front of the wheels. The system can also be modified to include two tanks to manipulate the center of gravity of the aircraft. | 08-28-2014 |
Geoffrey Hugh Mckay, West Hartford, CT US
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20130033115 | RE-COMBINER BOX OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - An apparatus for a photovoltaic system in which multiple poles are connectable with multiple fuses is provided. The apparatus includes a rotor configured to occupy at least first and second rotational angles, a disconnect unit including a plurality of interrupter housings respectively configured to connect at least one of the multiple poles with at least one of the multiple fuses in accordance with a rotational angle of the rotor, at least one of the plurality of the interrupter housings being mutually connectable, a transmission unit disposed and configured to electrically combine the multiple poles into a lesser number of the multiple poles, a housing sized to house the rotor, the disconnect unit and the transmission unit and an actuator arm disposed at the exterior of the housing and configured to be selectively actuated to cause the rotor to occupy the at least one of the rotational angles. | 02-07-2013 |
Ian Salmon Mckay, Seattle, WA US
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20130192281 | Adsorption System - An adsorption system can be used as part of a climate control system in a vehicle or in any other space requiring heating or cooling. | 08-01-2013 |
20140154595 | ANAEROBIC ALUMINUM-WATER ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An anaerobic aluminum-water electrochemical cell includes electrode stacks, each electrode stack having an aluminum or aluminum alloy anode, and at least one solid cathode configured to be electrically coupled to the anode. The cell further includes a liquid electrolyte between the anode and the at least one cathode, one or more physical separators between each electrode stack adjacent to the cathode, a housing configured to hold the electrode stacks, the electrolyte, and the physical separators, and a water injection port, in the housing, configured to introduce water into the housing. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157815 | Monolithically Integrated Bi-Directional Heat Pump - Monolithically integrated heat pump. The heat pump includes as adsorbent/absorbent condenser forming a hot terminal integrated with a phase change heat exchanger forming a cold terminal. The adsorbent/absorbent condenser and the phase change heat exchanger are integrated into a single pressure vessel. | 06-12-2014 |
James C. Mckay, Chevy Chase, MD US
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20110037224 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PLAYING WORD GAMES - A method and apparatus for playing a word game with two, three or four players competing to spell as many words as possible within a period of one minute. The game includes a deck of 59 cards, each having two or three letters on its face. Words must start with the letters shown on a, card which is drawn from the deck. Each syllable of a word counts one point. Selected words must comply with specified rules. The players decide in advance whether bonus words are to be included in the game. The score is doubled for a bonus word. If bonus words are included, selected words must also comply with additional specified rules. The players agree in advance on a dictionary to be consulted, if necessary. The winner is the player with the highest score. | 02-17-2011 |
James P. Mckay, New Orleans, LA US
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20130039574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEGMENTING WATER, LAND AND COASTLINE FROM REMOTE IMAGERY - System and method for detecting a smooth/rough boundary from an aerial image to solve the problem of isolating image features without access to the subject of the image. The system and method convert the image to gray scale, edge pad the converted image, calculate an image entropy based on a distribution of local entropy across the padded, converted image, threshold the image entropy to binarize the padded, converted image, clean noise, and close defects and voids by mathematical morphologically opening and closing the binarized image, and detect the smooth/rough boundary of the opened/closed binarized image as a gradient across the pixels of the opened/closed binarized image resulting in a single pixel width edge. The single pixel width edge can be, for example, provided to numerical prediction models and computer games. | 02-14-2013 |
Jared Dennison Mckay, Miami, FL US
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20120287241 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AQUATIC DISPLAY - The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for providing an aquatic display. The method may include capturing real-time live video of aquatic content. The method may further include providing the real-time live video of aquatic content to one or more display devices and displaying the real-time live video of aquatic content as a screensaver. Numerous other features are also within the scope of the present disclosure. | 11-15-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Mckay, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090083422 | Apparatus and method for improving network infrastructure - An apparatus for improving network infrastructure includes multiple network components. The network components include a Firewall and a Domain Name Service server. The network components may also include a Network Attached Storage device, an On-Demand Ad Hoc Network service provider, a Local Load Balancer, a Global Load Balancer, a Multi-Protocol Reverse Proxy, a Forward Proxy, a Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network Appliance, and/or a Network Optimizer Appliance. The apparatus also includes one or more routers that provide the only external connectivity to the apparatus, and a switch through which some or all of the network components communicate. The apparatus may be made part of a network of like apparatuses, where each router of each of the apparatuses executes electronic instructions for providing an on-demand private network with the other apparatuses. The apparatus may be configured so that the private network complies with guidelines for government, military, or business security. | 03-26-2009 |
Jeffrey Lynn Mckay, Wilmington, DE US
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20120308411 | Water-Powered Pump for Use in Irrigation and for Other Purposes - The present invention is directed to a water pump that may be easily constructed from inexpensive parts and materials and that is powered by the water source from which the water to be pumped is drawn. In a preferred embodiment, two pairs of lever arms located on opposite sides of the pump are alternately filled with water from the source and then emptied causing the lever arms to alternately ascend and descend. As the lever arms ascend and descend, they alternately fill and then compress a pair of pistons causing water to be pumped to an outlet of the pump. Water from the emptied lever arms may preferably be returned to the source, thus minimizing any impact of the pump on the environment and downstream users of the water source. | 12-06-2012 |
Jodi Mckay, Charlotte, NC US
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20090200902 | PORTABLE WORKSTATION - A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position. | 08-13-2009 |
Jonathan M. Mckay, Wilmington, DE US
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20090043051 | Modified vinylamine-containing polymers as additives in papermaking - Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents. | 02-12-2009 |
20100193148 | Quaternary Vinylamine-Containing Polymers as Additives in Papermaking - Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with cationic functional groups. Processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers are also disclosed. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents. | 08-05-2010 |
20110155339 | Process for Enhancing Dry Strength of Paper by Treatment with Vinylamine-Containing Polymers and Acrylamide-Containing Polymers - A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a vinylamine-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 750,000 daltons and (b) an amphoteric or cationic acrylamide-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 1,500,000 daltons, wherein the sum of the anionic and cationic monomers comprises at least 5% on a molar basis of the composition of the acrylamide-containing polymer. | 06-30-2011 |
20120186764 | Enhanced Dry Strength and Drainage Performance by Combining Glyoxalated Acrylamide-Containing Polymers with Cationic Aqueous Dispersion Polymers - A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a glyoxalated acrylamide-containing polymer and (b) a cationic aqueous dispersion polymer. Guidelines for the properties of the polymers that make this coadditive system effective are established. Polymer properties discussed include molecular weight, cationic charge, polymer composition and functionalization, and relative additive amounts. | 07-26-2012 |
20120264888 | Process To Produce An Acylated Vinylamine-Containing Polymer And Its Application As A Papermaking Additive - A process for producing an acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is disclosed. The acylated vinylamine-containing polymer is produced by reacting a vinylamine-containing polymer with at least one acylating agent. | 10-18-2012 |
Justin Mckay, Miramar, FL US
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20110306444 | GOALTENDING SENSING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention relates to a method to determine a goaltending while playing basketball. The method begins with sensing if a vibration, pressure or motion change has occurred within an enhanced ball. The second step is to send data from a sensor packet containing one or more sensors via an RF switch to a backboard sensor having a sensory zone and computer having a processor, memory device and RF switch. The third step measures if the enhanced ball was deflected in a downward trajectory through a program contained within the memory device of the computer. The fourth step is to assess whether the enhanced ball would have gone through a rim of a backboard. The final step is to send an alert through an alert display of a goaltending once the computer confirms the downward trajectory and likelihood the enhanced ball would have gone through the rim. | 12-15-2011 |
Kimberly Ann Mckay, Coral Springs, FL US
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20090007308 | Multi purpose clothing protector - A clothing protector garment, preferably, includes clip(s) attachable to the garment allowing one to secure to various locations on the clothed body. The clips will be positioned at various locations on the garment allowing one to secure the garment to any place desired on ones clothing to protect clothing from spills, drips, drool, etc. The triangular shaped multi purpose clothing protector can be extended for more coverage. It is not limited to the triangular shape as it can be produced in any shape desired. | 01-08-2009 |
Larry Mckay, Montville, NJ US
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20110038965 | TOPICAL FORMULATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a topical formulation including (i) comfrey or a comfrey-derived compound, or an analogue or derivative thereof and (ii) a penetration enhancer, and optionally including tannic acid, or an analogue or derivative thereof. The present invention also provides a topical formulation including (i) comfrey or a comfrey-derived compound, or an analogue or derivative thereof, and (ii) tannic acid, or an analogue or derivative thereof, optionally including a penetration enhancer. Also provided are kits and methods of prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of inflammatory and/or degenerative conditions using the combination of active ingredients as herein described. | 02-17-2011 |
Linn Mckay, Henderson, NV US
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20120071225 | 3D REELS - A mechanical reel ( | 03-22-2012 |
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Linsey Mckay, Plainfield, IL US
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20100213094 | Bed sheet storage device and method of use - A bed sheet storage device for compactly folding and storing a bed sheet set between uses. The storage device includes a foldable rectangular panel assembly with a center panel disposed between a pair of side panels hingedly connected together edgewise using living hinges, separate hinges, elastic strips, or intermediate panels hingedly connected edgewise thereto. A pair of semi-circular corner retaining panels may be hingedly connected edgewise to the side panels to retain two corners of the fitted sheet. The panel assembly has a flat opened position and a closed position which defines an enclosed channel therethrough to contain excess sheet material of a fitted sheet, a folded flat sheet, and two folded pillow covers of the bed sheet set. Sheet retaining devices include a non-skid pad, spring clips, spring boxes, and elastic retaining strips to retain the fitted sheet tautly folded around the panel assembly. Panel retaining devices include pairs of mutually-attracting magnets, locking hinges, spring clips, and elastic retaining bands to retain the panel assembly in the folded position. | 08-26-2010 |
Luke E. Mckay, Rose Hill, KS US
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20100169899 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING COMMUNICATION THROUGHPUT OF STORAGE LINKS - Methods and systems for improving communication throughput of a link between SAS/SATA devices. The link, initially established at a first signal rate, is one of a SATA link and a SAS link. A SAS/SATA device increments one of the at least one counter based on an error sensed on the link. Based on the at least one counter, the SAS/SATA device determines whether to maintain the first signal rate. The link is re-established at a second signal rate based on the determination such that the second signal rate is lower than the first signal rate. | 07-01-2010 |
20110103439 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for improved high-speed communication by exchanging low-speed information regarding the high-speed exchanges over the same communication medium. In one exemplary embodiment, a communication device includes a high-speed transceiver adapted to exchange high-speed data with another device via a communication medium using high-frequency signals. The device also includes a low-speed component adapted to exchange low-speed information over the same communication medium as low-frequency signals. The low-frequency signals may be applied as common mode signals to a differential communication path so as to not interfere with the high-speed data exchanges. In another embodiment, a high-pass filter may be included in the device to remove the low-frequency signals before the high-speed data is applied to the high-speed transceiver. Responsive to receipt of the low-speed information, a device may adjust parameters of the transceiver to improve the high-speed data exchanges. | 05-05-2011 |
20130166811 | METHODS AND STRUCTURE FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A SATA HOST AND A SATA TARGET DEVICE THROUGH A SAS DOMAIN - Methods and structure for directly coupling SATA hosts (SATA initiators) with SATA target devices through a SAS fabric and an enhanced SAS expander supporting such direct couplings. The enhanced SAS expander comprises SATA/STP connection logic to open a SAS (STP) connection between a directly attached SATA host and a SATA target device in response to receipt of an FIS from the host or target while no connection is presently open. The opened connection is closed after expiration of a predetermined timeout period of inactivity between the connected host and target. Thus, simpler, less costly SATA hosts and SATA target devices may be utilized while gaining the advantage of SAS architecture flexibility in configuration and scalability. SATA hosts may be coupled through the SAS fabric with a larger number of SATA target devices and multiple SATA hosts may be coupled with the SAS fabric. | 06-27-2013 |
20130262398 | SCATTER GATHER LIST FOR DATA INTEGRITY - A system and method for improving message passing between a computer and peripheral devices is disclosed. The system and method for improving message passing between a computer and peripheral devices incorporate data checking on the command/message data and each scatter gather list element. The method in accordance with the present disclosure enables a peripheral device to check the integrity of the message and ownership of the scatter gather list element before the data is processed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140122922 | METHODS AND STRUCTURE TO ASSURE DATA INTEGRITY IN A STORAGE DEVICE CACHE IN THE PRESENCE OF INTERMITTENT FAILURES OF CACHE MEMORY SUBSYSTEM - Methods and structure for enabling re-training of a DDR memory controller in a storage device without loss of data in the DDR memory devices of the cache memory in response to detecting failure of the memory subsystem during operation of the storage device. In response to detecting a failure of the memory subsystem, the memory controller is reset without resetting the memory devices. The memory controller is then re-trained for operation with the memory device. During the re-training, self-refresh mode of the memory devices is disabled and manual refresh is performed by a processor of the storage device to thereby retain any user data in the memory device. | 05-01-2014 |
20140149624 | Method for Determining a Serial Attached Small Computer System Interface Topology - A method for determining a topology based on input/output criteria includes selecting a predefined topology, measuring the fitness of the topology, and breeding individuals from the topology by combining elements from the fittest individuals. The topology is then updated with the new individuals and the fitness of the new topology is measured. Iterations continue similarly until certain criteria are met. | 05-29-2014 |
Luke E. Mckay, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090296859 | AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF DATA POLARITY ON A DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL BUS - Methods and structure described herein provide for detecting data inversions between electronic devices in communication with one another and automatically correcting those that inversions. An electronic device may be configured with a receiver that is configured for receiving differential serial data from a transmitter of another electronic device. The differential serial data is formatted according to a particular communication protocol associated with the electronic devices. The receiver detects an invalid sequence in the received differential serial data, such as an inverted SAS primitive, and automatically change the receive logic of the receiver such that subsequent received differential serial data is in the proper polarity. The transmitting device does not require notification of the change in receive logic. | 12-03-2009 |
20100057393 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CONFIGURATION OF SAS AND SATA CABLES - Apparatus, systems, and methods for testing SAS cables by applying a signal to one end of a SAS cable, receiving the signal from another end of the SAS cable, and generating an output of information relating to the testing. The testing apparatus may test one or more configuration characteristic of the SAS cable, including, for example a crossover status, a polarity status of transmit (“TX”) wires, and a polarity status of receive (“RX”) wires. | 03-04-2010 |
Luke Everett Mckay, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20080250176 | ENHANCING PERFORMANCE OF SATA DISK DRIVES IN SAS DOMAINS - Methods and apparatus to enhance performance of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) disk drives in Serial-Attached Small Computer System Interface (SAS) domains are described. In one embodiment, a data packets and/or commands communicated in accordance with SAS protocol may be converted into SATA protocol. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-09-2008 |
Mark D. Mckay, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20100313146 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO AN AUGMENTED VIRTUALITY ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael J. Mckay, Granger, IN US
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20100198905 | System and method for collecting, Transferring and managing quality control data - The information system and method for collecting, transferring and administrating quality control data, and particularly HACCP data disclosed allows bi-directional communication between a plurality of remote wireless measurement devices and a central web server through a local com/data link. The com/data link provides wireless communication with the various measurement devices and communication with the web server via an Internet connection. An Internet based database and website interface provides centralized data storage and easily accessible data management and analysis. Administrator/users can access and manage the data from any location or device with Internet connectivity. The measurement devices allow their operation and functions to be configured and reconfigured by uploading customized device “data packets” into the devices system memory. The Internet-based user interface allows administrator/users to remotely customize and modify these “data packets” for each individual measurement device to suit each specific application. The bi-directional communication between the various wireless measurement devices and the web server allows administrator/users to reconfigure each individual measurement device remotely through an Internet-based user interface. | 08-05-2010 |
Mina L. Mckay, Raleigh, NC US
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20100131341 | GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND AUDIT ACTIVITY DATA IN AN EXTENDED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT - A method for facilitating supplier auditing functions in a communications network environment is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request from a user system of an enterprise system to initiate an activity. The activity includes assessing a supplier record for determining a need to schedule a supplier audit, and scheduling the audit for performing an initial or ongoing qualification of an existing or prospective trading partner of the enterprise system. Assessing the supplier record includes reviewing past audit activity, date of last audit, and results of past audits. The enterprise system retrieves data from at least one database, which corresponds to the request. The enterprise system includes a quality information network application for executing activity options that include the activity requested by the user system. | 05-27-2010 |
Nicholas Mckay, Atlanta, GA US
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20110262377 | Methods, Compositions and Articles for Olfactory-Active Substances - The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and articles comprising olfactory-active compositions. An article of the present invention comprises a structural component and an olfactory-active composition. The article may control the release, release rate or absorption of the olfactory-active composition. The article may be of various shapes and sizes. A method of use of an article comprises providing fragrance to an environment. | 10-27-2011 |
Peter Mckay, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110055165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERSIONING OF CONFIGURATION ITEMS - A system and method for reconstructing a previous state of a configuration item based on information regarding changes to one or more values of one or more attributes associated with the configuration item. | 03-03-2011 |
20120072551 | AMBIGUITY MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT FOR CONFIGURATION ITEMS - Systems and methods for measuring and managing ambiguity among a plurality of configuration items residing in a configuration management database include determining for at least a first configuration item, at least a second configuration item such that a first set of attributes associated with the first configuration item and a second set of attributes associated with the second configuration item have at least one attribute with an identical value. As an indicator for the ambiguity, an ambiguity index for the first configuration item may be measured. One of the first configuration item and the second configuration item may be identified as an ambiguous configuration item. Upon identification, an operational state of the ambiguous configuration item or a set of one or more attributes associated with the ambiguous configuration item may be modified. The ambiguity for configuration item transactions may likewise be measured and managed to locate and resolve transaction ambiguity. | 03-22-2012 |
20140280268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING CONFIGURATION ITEM CHANGES - A system and method is provided for managing verification of configuration item changes. Discovered configuration data associated with a configuration item may be received. A determination may be made regarding whether a change order for the configuration item exists. A determination may be made regarding whether the change order is in a “verification in progress” state. When the change order is in the “verification in progress” state, alignment of the discovered configuration data with the change order may be determined and a verification policy may be determined based on the determined alignment. | 09-18-2014 |
Peter C. Mckay, Medfield, MA US
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20120179820 | Providing Virtual Desktops Using Resources Accessed on Public Computer Networks - A computer system supports hosting of virtual desktops using resources available in the cloud. Connections to various resources used by a desktop configuration are made dynamically using authentication information associated with the user assigned to the desktop configuration. In addition to using file storage, directory services and user management information on private resources on a private network, these resources may also be accessed through a public network. | 07-12-2012 |
Richard Garrett Mckay, Hockessin, DE US
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20100276589 | Atmospheric pressure ion source moving transport interface for a mass spectrometer - An atmospheric pressure (AP) mass spectrometry ion source able to ionize analytes in liquid effluents from interfaced liquid separation techniques and from individual containers, as in microtiter plates, by direct introduction of the analyte into the ion source using a moving ribbon, wire, or belt with vaporization of the analyte and subsequent ionization using an electric discharge or photoionization. The AP source may also incorporate atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), photoionization (APPI) and/or electrospray ionization (ESI), techniques that are commercially available. The source facilitates ionization of volatile and semivolatile compounds by applying heat from a gas stream to vaporize analyte entering the ionization region on a moving transport device. Solvent removal prior to sample entering the ionization region enables ionization of a wider range of compounds than liquid introduction APCI or APPI. The source is also capable of ionizing non-volatile compounds in solution by electrospray ionization, thus the combination provides almost universal ionization for organic compounds. | 11-04-2010 |
20110031392 | Atmospheric pressure ion source probe for a mass spectrometer - An ion source able to ionize both liquid and gaseous vapors from interfaced liquid separation techniques and a solids/liquid atmospheric pressure (AP) probe. The liquid effluents are ionized by electrospray ionization, photoionization or atmospheric pressure chemical ionization and the vapors released from a probe device placed in a heated gas stream in the AP source are ionized by a corona or Townsend electrical discharge or photoionization. The source has the ability to ionize compounds from both liquid and solid sources, which facilitates ionization of volatile and semivolatile compounds by applying heat from a gas stream as well as highly non-volatile compounds infused by electrospray or separated by liquid chromatography or capillary electrophoresis. | 02-10-2011 |
Richard N. Mckay, Corvallis, OR US
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20100225733 | Systems and Methods for Managing Virtual Collaboration Systems - Systems and methods for managing virtual collaboration systems are disclosed herein. A virtual collaboration system includes a hoster configured to receive second media streams from at least a second node, and to transmit those streams from at least one simulated node to at least a first node; and a management subsystem adapted to dynamically configure a topology of a virtual collaborative event, wherein configuration of the topology includes a determination of media stream connections among the at least one simulated node and the at least a first node based on at least one policy, and wherein the media stream connections establish and maintain virtual relationships among the at least one simulated node and the at least a first node. | 09-09-2010 |
20130013364 | MANAGING ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHEDULED EVENT - For a scheduled event, it is determined, based on at least one policy, whether the scheduled event is to be established according to a current time and a participation status of attendees. The at least one policy specifies a time criterion and an attendee participation criterion. | 01-10-2013 |
20130176380 | Orchestrating an Exchange of Conferencing Transmissions - A persistent connection may be established between a first and second computing device based on a signal received by the first computing device from the second computing device, where the second computing device is protected by a protective mechanism that blocks unauthorized signals from reaching the second computing device and the signal from the second computing device is allowed by the protective mechanism. A command signal may be sent to the second computing device over the persistent connection, and an exchange of conferencing transmissions may be orchestrated by the first computing device between the second computing device and other computing devices connected to the first computing device. | 07-11-2013 |
Richard R. Mckay, East Windsor, NJ US
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20110249910 | IMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENT INCLUDING COMPARISON OF OVERLAPPED MARGINS - Image quality is assessed for a digital image that is a composite of tiles or other image segments, especially focus accuracy for a microscopic pathology sample. An algorithm or combination of algorithms correlated to image quality is applied to pixel data at margins where adjacent image segments overlap and thus contain the same content in separately acquired images. The margins may be edges merged to join the image segments smoothly into a composite image, and typically occur on four sides of the image segments. The two versions of the same image content at each margin are processed by the quality algorithm, producing two assessment values. A sign and difference value are compared with other image segments, including by subsets selected for the orientation of the margins on sides on the image segments. The differences are mapped to displays. Selection criteria determine segments to be re-acquired. | 10-13-2011 |
20120127297 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPY WITH FOCUS GRADING IN ZONES DISTINGUISHED FOR COMPARABLE IMAGE STRUCTURES - Digital image quality is assessed, especially focus accuracy for a microscopic pathology sample image, using quality assessment criteria that differ among zones distinguished by a structural classification process. An image or area is divided into sub-regions such as adjacent pixel blocks. At least one metric or algorithm is applied, such as a Brenner gradient correlated with focus quality or a Laplacian transform correlated with structural difference. Spatial zones are distinguished by associating blocks of pixels that produced comparable values from the metric. The quality results of an objective metric such as the Brenner gradient are graded separately using statistical or pass/fail grading criteria in each spatial zone, independent of other zones. Focus quality across the image is mapped for display and/or used to queue a re-imaging step. | 05-24-2012 |
Rick Mckay, Corvallis, OR US
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20100259593 | Endpoints associated with a Session - A machine and method to connect endpoints associated with a session. | 10-14-2010 |
Robert Mckay, Sterling, VA US
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20090325615 | Mobile Telephone Firewall and Compliance Enforcement System and Method - Methods, systems, and software for mediating SMS messages, and especially type 0 SMS messages, in a wireless mobile communications device configured to send and receive data using a GSM protocol and including a subscriber identity module (“SIM”) including electronic hardware and computer software executed by the hardware such that the SIM is configured to send, receive, and process messages using a Short Message System (“SMS”) between the wireless mobile communications device and a communications network. One aspect includes a method for mediating SMS messages comprising: configuring electronic hardware on the wireless mobile communications device to implement a firewall on the wireless mobile communications device, the firewall configured to identify and optionally mediate infrastructure SMS messages. | 12-31-2009 |
Robert Mckay, Charlotte, NC US
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20090200902 | PORTABLE WORKSTATION - A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert I. Mckay, Michigan City, IN US
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20120305716 | STAKED STEMMED GLASS HOLDER - A glass holder may be placed into the ground for holding one or more glasses. The glass holder may include a framework, a slot, and a glass hole cut-out for holding a glass. The glass holder may also include a rod fitted into the framework that may be placed into the ground. | 12-06-2012 |
Ronald D.g. Mckay, Bethesda, MD US
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20080242594 | Methods for Promoting Stem Cell Proliferation and Survival - It is disclosed herein that STAT3 phosphorylated at serine 727 is a key regulator of proliferation and survival of stem cells and precursor cells. Methods for increasing the survival and proliferation of stem cells and/or precursor are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method includes contacting a mammalian stem cell mammalian precursor cell with a JAK inhibitor, a p38 inhibitor, or both. Methods are also disclosed for increasing the survival and proliferation of neuronal precursor cells in a subject. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Notch ligand and a growth factor. Methods are also disclosed for identifying an agent that increases the proliferation of stem cells and/or precursor cells. The method includes contacting a stem cell or a precursor cell with an agent of interest, wherein the stem cell or the precursor cell expresses STAT3; and determining the phosphorylation status of serine 727 of STAT3 in the cell. Phosphorylation of serine 727 indicates that the agent increases the survival and/or proliferation of stem cells and/or precursor cells. An isolated population of cells is disclosed, wherein the cells express nestin and STAT3, wherein serine 727 of STAT3 is phosphorylated. | 10-02-2008 |
20110105393 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING STEM CELL PROLIFERATION AND SURVIVAL - Methods are disclosed herein for increasing the number of stem cells or precursor cells. The number of stem cells can be increased by increasing survival and/or cell proliferation of the cells. The methods include contacting the cells with an effective amount of a Notch ligand, an effective amount of a growth factor, and an effective amount of angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). In several embodiments, the methods include contacting the cells with an effective amount of a Jak inhibitor. In several non-limiting examples, the growth factor is insulin or glial derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), or a combination thereof. In additional non-limiting examples, the Notch ligand is Delta. The cells can be in vivo or in vitro. Methods are also disclosed here for the treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder or spinal cord injury in a subject. In several non-limiting examples, the subject has Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease. | 05-05-2011 |
Ryan P. Mckay, Littleton, CO US
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20120068086 | SYSTEMS AND CONVEYANCE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH POWER LONG DISTANCE LASER TRANSMISSION - There is provided a mobile high power laser system and conveyance structure for delivering high power laser energy to and for performing high power laser operations in remote and difficult to access locations. There is further provide such systems with high power laser, handling equipment and conveyance equipment that are configured to avoid exceeding the maximum bending radius of high power optical fibers used with the conveyance structures. There are also provided embodiments of the conveyance structures having channels, lines and passages for delivering materials such as fluids. | 03-22-2012 |
20120255933 | HIGH POWER LASER PIPELINE TOOL AND METHODS OF USE - There is provided a high power laser tool system for transmitting and delivering high power laser energy within the interior of pipes, which includes a high power laser-pig and long distance high power optical tether. The high power laser system performs high power laser pigging operations and other operations, such as, cleaning, assembling, maintaining and monitoring of pipelines. | 10-11-2012 |
20130011102 | RUGGED PASSIVELY COOLED HIGH POWER LASER FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - There are provided high power laser connectors and couplers and methods that are capable of providing high laser power without the need for active cooling to remote, harsh and difficult to access locations and under difficult and harsh conditions and to manage and mitigate the adverse effects of back reflections. | 01-10-2013 |
20130266031 | SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TRANSFERRING HIGH POWER LASER ENERGY THROUGH A ROTATING JUNCTION - There are provided high power laser devices and systems for transmitting a high power laser beam across a rotating assembly, including optical slip rings and optical rotational coupling assemblies. These devices can transmit the laser beam through the rotation zone in free space or within a fiber. | 10-10-2013 |
Scott Mckay, Ellington, CT US
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20130317396 | FOOT REST, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF, DEVICE INCLUDING THE FOOT REST, AND THERAPEUDIC METHOD USING THE SAME - A foot rest including: a foot receptacle, the foot receptacle including a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion intersects the second portion; a cross-member disposed on a first side of the first portion; and a bucket connector disposed on the first side of the first portion of the foot receptacle, wherein the cross-member is proximate an end of the first portion and the bucket connector is distal to the end of the first portion. | 11-28-2013 |
Sean Mckay, High Bridge, NJ US
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20130227664 | CENTRAL BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION SERVICE - Based on information on a biometric print of a user of a mobile device and user associated identification, the user is biometrically authenticated over a network for access to an online service. When a request from the user for access to an online service is received, a server checks the identification to determine if the user or mobile device is registered for a biometric based verification service. If registered, a sample biometric print is obtained from the user and compared to a stored template biometric print of the authorized user associated with the mobile device to determine if there is a match. When there is a match, the user is biometrically authenticated and is granted access to the online service. | 08-29-2013 |
Sean Mckay, Greenville, SC US
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20090095232 | Hands free extraction drag strap - An elongated base strap with a top strap affixed to the base strap at a series of spaced anchor points. The top strap extends outward from the base strap between anchor points defining a plurality of consecutive attachment loops along the length of the base strap. A quick release coupling is carried at a first distal end for rapid detachment of the drag strap from a user. An extended end loop is carried at a second distal end of the base strap for engaging an injured person. A quick connect coupling is carried by the elongated end loop for coupling the elongated end loop to one of the attachment loops to secure the injured person to the drag strap, whereby a hands-free drag strap is provided for dragging an injured person to a safe location while allowing the rescuer to maintain engagement with a hostile combatant. | 04-16-2009 |
20090200106 | Rapid extraction body harness with extendable drag straps - A body harness having an adjustable waist strap; a shoulder strap having a first distal end affixed to a right side of said waist strap and a second distal end affixed to a left side of said waist strap generally opposite from said first distal end so that said shoulder strap is carried by said waist strap in a looping arrangement; a back strap affixed between said waist strap and shoulder strap, wherein said back strap extends approximately between a midpoint of said waist strap and a midpoint of said shoulder strap for supporting the back of the user when being dragged; an elongated drag strap carried by said back strap and disposed generally at the intersection of said back strap and said shoulder strap for extending to facilitate dragging of the user; and, a hand grip carried by said drag strap for increased grip. | 08-13-2009 |
20100026025 | Dual handle adjustable drag strap - A drag strap having a dual handle system for allowing one or more persons to use the strap when dragging an injure person. The drag strap is preferably constructed of a high tensile strength woven nylon tape which is flexible and weather resistant. The drag strap includes an adjustable connector system for quick attachment and adaptability in securing the strap to an injured person. | 02-04-2010 |
Sean A. Mckay, Hampton, IL US
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20110006079 | FROZEN CONFECTION MACHINE HAVING SIMULTANEOUS DISPENSING OF TWO FLAVORS WITH CLOG INHIBITING MECHANISM - A frozen beverage freezer machine is provided with two side-by-side freezer cylinders containing different flowable frozen beverage products. Draw valves are provided to draw the beverages separately for dispensing separately from the two beverage freezer cylinders. An additional draw valve, generally centered relative to the freezer cylinders, is provided to draw beverages from the two cylinders simultaneously for dispensing a mix of the two beverages. Clog breaker blades are coupled to the center draw valve assembly to inhibit clogging of passageways from the frozen beverage cylinders to the center valve, to facilitate reliable flow and mixing of the two beverages when the center valve is opened to dispense the mix into a user's receiver cup. | 01-13-2011 |
Stephen Mckay, Jersey City, NJ US
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20080208637 | Method And System For Assessing Environmental Risk Associated With Parcel Of Real Property - Disclosed is a system and method for assessing environmental risk associated with a parcel of real property through the form of reports which can be generated without the significant expense and time delay of a physical site inspection. Also disclosed is a method to facilitate contaminated land transactions by reports that provide consultancy, legal, and/or financial advice based on factors determined in the absence of a property site visit. In one aspect, the disclosed method comprises several steps based on certain determinations made using commercially-available and publicly-available databases. In another aspect, the disclosed method is a way of providing financial assurance via an insurance policy with the steps of supplying an environmental risk report and automatically supplying an environmental insurance quote based upon the environmental risk report. | 08-28-2008 |
Therese E. Mckay, Seattle, WA US
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20120305716 | STAKED STEMMED GLASS HOLDER - A glass holder may be placed into the ground for holding one or more glasses. The glass holder may include a framework, a slot, and a glass hole cut-out for holding a glass. The glass holder may also include a rod fitted into the framework that may be placed into the ground. | 12-06-2012 |
William Mckay, Memphis, TN US
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20090263441 | DRUG DEPOTS HAVING DIFFREENT RELEASE PROFILES FOR REDUCING, PREVENTING OR TREATING PAIN AND INFLAMMATION - Effective treatments of pain and/or inflammation are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of at least analgesic and/or at least one anti-inflammatory agent at or near a target site, one can reduce, prevent or treat inflammation and pain. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263453 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Pain Comprising a Statin - Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing pain and/or inflammation in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a statin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a target tissue site beneath the skin. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263455 | Dexamethasone Formulations in a Bioegradable Material - Effective treatments of acute pain for extended periods of time are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of dexamethasone at or near a target site, one can relieve pain cause by diverse sources, including but not limited to spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discongenic back pain and joint pain as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. When appropriate formulations are provided within biodegradable polymers, this relief can be continued for at least twenty-five days. In some embodiments, the relief can be for at least fifty days, at least one hundred days, at least one hundred and thirty-five days or at least one hundred and eighty days. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263456 | Methods and Compositions for Reducing Preventing and Treating Adhesives - Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing adhesions in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering one or more biodegradable drug depots comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a glucocorticoid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a target tissue site beneath the skin, wherein the drug depot releases an effective amount of the glucocorticoid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to prevent in-growth of scar tissue and formation or reformation of adhesions at or near the target tissue site while an injured tissue heals. | 10-22-2009 |
20110217382 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Pain Comprising a Statin - Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing pain and/or inflammation in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a statin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a target tissue site beneath the skin. | 09-08-2011 |
William D. Mckay, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120114800 | Drink Enhancer System - A drink enhancer system. A squeezable housing has two curved opposing sides and contains a drink enhancer configured to be mixed with a drink to create an enhanced drink. A dispensing cap removably couples to the squeezable housing and includes a valve which includes two intersecting linear slits in a flexible polymer member. The valve is exposed when the dispensing cap is in an open position and concealed when the dispensing cap is in a closed position. A flip-top portion of the dispensing cap is coupled to a base of the dispensing cap through a living hinge. The drink enhancer system dispenses a predetermined quantity of drink enhancer into a quantity of drink, in response to a squeeze of the squeezable housing, with sufficient velocity to agitate the quantity of drink sufficiently that the predetermined quantity of drink enhancer and quantity of drink sufficiently mix for drinking without further mixing. | 05-10-2012 |