Barber, US
Bradley Paul Barber, Chatham, NJ US
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20090049670 | METHODS OF FABRICATING A MEMBRANE WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL INTEGRITY - Methods for fabricating robust films across a patterned underlying layer's edges or steps are disclosed. The novel methods diminish the negative effects of electrode steps or edges on the integrity of a membrane. Thus, the methods are particularly applicable to membrane release technology. The height of the step or edge is eliminated or reduced to increase the mechanical integrity of the film. | 02-26-2009 |
20110115338 | Methods of Fabricating a Membrane With Improved Mechanical Integrity - Methods for fabricating robust films across a patterned underlying layer's edges or steps are disclosed. The novel methods diminish the negative effects of electrode steps or edges on the integrity of a membrane. Thus, the methods are particularly applicable to membrane release technology. The height of the step or edge is eliminated or reduced to increase the mechanical integrity of the film. | 05-19-2011 |
Charles Barber, Jacksonville, FL US
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20090119416 | DATA TRANSFORMATION AND EXCHANGE - A data transformation and exchange server receives an input data stream from one or more application servers and/or computing devices. The data stream includes a plurality of input records and each input record can be in a different input protocol and/or character encoding. The transformation and exchange server determines each input record in the input data stream based on one or more boundary points and determines a template from a plurality of templates based on the input record. The transformation and exchange server transforms the input record into an output record based on the template and communicates the output record via an output data stream. | 05-07-2009 |
Chris Barber, Peoria, IL US
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20090138321 | Method and system for process improvement in the production of products - A method of achieving improvement in the production of products in an organization is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of organizational principles that apply to the organization. The method also includes defining a plurality of practices to enable the plurality of organizational principles. The method also includes developing a project plan for improving a work area. The work area includes at least a portion of at least one of the practices. The method also includes developing one or more solutions for improving the work area. The one or more solutions are based on a desired future state of the work area. | 05-28-2009 |
Daniel E. Barber, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20080312110 | GLYCOL-BASED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS CONTAINING INORGANIC CLAYS, AND THEIR METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A magnetorheological (MR) fluid comprising a glycol-based carrier fluid, a magnetizeable particle, and an inorganic clay. The MR fluid is particularly suitable for use in devices that have materials incompatible with typical hydrocarbon-based MR fluids, for example in devices where natural rubber is in contact with the fluids as in automotive engine mounts. The fluid is substantially non-foaming, and an improvement over glycol fluids thickened with organoclays. | 12-18-2008 |
20090046411 | C0G Multi-Layered Ceramic Capacitor - A dielectric ceramic composition in a multilayer ceramic capacitor with a composition of formula: | 02-19-2009 |
20090057602 | NON-SETTLING GLYCOL BASED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS - A magnetorheological fluid comprising magnetic-responsive particles, a thickener, an ionic thixotropic additive, and a carrier fluid wherein the carrier fluid comprises a glycol-water mixture comprising at least 50 percent by weight of a glycol compound. The thickener is preferably fumed silica and the ionic thixotropic additive is preferably one of sodium nitrite, sodium chloride, sodium acetate, and sodium benzoate. | 03-05-2009 |
20090244804 | C0G MULTI-LAYERED CERAMIC CAPACITOR - A dielectric ceramic composition in a multilayer ceramic capacitor with a composition of formula: | 10-01-2009 |
20120074348 | HIGH DURABILITY MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS - A magnetorheological fluid comprising a mixture of soft and hard iron particles, an organic based carrier fluid, and optional additives such as anti-friction, anti-wear, or surfactants unexpectedly have improved durability when used in devices for control vibration and/or noise, for example, shock absorbers, elastomeric mounts, dampers, and the like. | 03-29-2012 |
20120202723 | POLYOLS AND THEIR USE IN HYDROCARBON LUBRICATING AND DRILLING FLUIDS - Polyhydroxyl functional compounds that contain an all hydrocarbon backbone, wherein all of the hydroxyl groups are bonded to a primary carbon atom, are prepared through the reaction of an alpha, omega-terminal diol having a total of from about 6 to about 42 carbon atoms terminated with a mono-ol having a total of from about 4 to about 42 carbon atoms. The polyols can be used as additives in hydrocarbon oils, drilling fluids, industrial and automotive lubricating fluids, dispersants, engine lubricants, greases, coatings, adhesives, and also in magnetorheological fluids to improve various properties such as dispersion, wear protection, reduction of friction, high temperature stability, and improved aging. | 08-09-2012 |
Danny Barber, Eagle Creek, OR US
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20090097353 | Motorcycle engine blender station - A blended drink concession apparatus has a motorcycle engine, mounted in a motorcycle engine display area. The motorcycle belt is powered by the motorcycle engine and the motorcycle pulley is also powered by the motorcycle engine. The motorcycle pulley operates a shaft and the shaft operates a belt. The belt operates the blender shaft. The blender connector is powered by the blender shaft. A variety of hundred jars each having a blender blade is powered by the blender shaft connector. Thus, users can have blended drinks from the power of a motorcycle engine. Optionally, propane can be injected into the exhaust and ignited for visual effect. Optionally, handlebars mounted in front of the engine provide additional decoration. The motorcycle handlebars may have gearshift control, start and kill switch or other controls. The blended drink concession apparatus is mounted on a trailer that can be pulled around from event to event. | 04-16-2009 |
Dave Barber, Tulsa, OK US
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20100179867 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS IN A FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATION - Systems and methods are presented for presenting advertisements to users of a fantasy sports contest application. Advertisements are displayed in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information and may be interactive in nature. The advertisements may be used to inform the user of prizes being awarded for performance in the fantasy sports contest, including prizes being awarded for performing in an instant scoring opportunity based on real-time action in a related sports broadcast. The advertisements may be intelligently scheduled around certain events in a related sports broadcast to take advantage of user purchasing habits. The advertisements may be selected according to a user profile. The user profile may include information on the user's demonstrated interests, which may be determined using the user's preferences in the fantasy contest, prior television viewing habits, and other suitable information. The advertisements may be targeted to the user's specific geographic location. The advertisements may also be used to inform a user of an awarded prize, and to enable the user to claim the awarded prize. | 07-15-2010 |
20100210331 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS IN A FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATION - Systems and methods are presented for presenting advertisements to users of a fantasy sports contest application. Advertisements are displayed in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information and may be interactive in nature. The advertisements may be used to inform the user of prizes being awarded for performance in the fantasy sports contest, including prizes being awarded for performing in an instant scoring opportunity based on real-time action in a related sports broadcast. The advertisements may be intelligently scheduled around certain events in a related sports broadcast to take advantage of user purchasing habits. The advertisements may be selected according to a user profile. The user profile may include information on the user's demonstrated interests, which may be determined using the user's preferences in the fantasy contest, prior television viewing habits, and other suitable information. The advertisements may be targeted to the user's specific geographic location. The advertisements may also be used to inform a user of an awarded prize, and to enable the user to claim the awarded prize. | 08-19-2010 |
20100211465 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS IN A FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATION - Systems and methods are presented for presenting advertisements to users of a fantasy sports contest application. Advertisements are displayed in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information and may be interactive in nature. The advertisements may be used to inform the user of prizes being awarded for performance in the fantasy sports contest, including prizes being awarded for performing in an instant scoring opportunity based on real-time action in a related sports broadcast. The advertisements may be intelligently scheduled around certain events in a related sports broadcast to take advantage of user purchasing habits. The advertisements may be selected according to a user profile. The user profile may include information on the user's demonstrated interests, which may be determined using the user's preferences in the fantasy contest, prior television viewing habits, and other suitable information. The advertisements may be targeted to the user's specific geographic location. The advertisements may also be used to inform a user of an awarded prize, and to enable the user to claim the awarded prize. | 08-19-2010 |
20110166939 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING DATA MINING AND OTHER MARKETING TECHNIQUES WITH FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are provided for integrating quantitative marketing techniques in fantasy sports contest applications and other contest applications to provide personalized advertisements and other marketing related communications and/or content. The fantasy sports contests application may create user profiles to store various information associated with users. Information associated with users may be provided by the users or automatically gathered by the application through various channels such as external consumer databases. The application may employ tests such as personality tests and other types of predictive games to collect additional user information. The application may also link user profiles to users clusters including other users having similar characteristics. | 07-07-2011 |
20120231890 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS BASED ON SUBEVENTS - Fantasy sports contests based on segments of a single sports event. A segment or subevent may be a portion of a single sports event. The users choose a roster of selections to form an fantasy sports contest team roster. Fantasy points are awarded to the user for the real-life performance of the selections on the fantasy sports contest team roster according to rules of the fantasy sports contest. In one embodiment, the user is presented with bonus questions asking for predictions on the outcome of real-life action during a subevent of the a televised competition. Fantasy points may be awarded to users making correct predictions. The bonus questions may supplement fantasy scoring from the users' team rosters, or may be presented as a stand alone interactive sports contest. | 09-13-2012 |
20130158688 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE TO ACCESS FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS - Systems and methods for using an interactive television program guide application to access fantasy sports contests are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the interactive television program guide application may display information indicating to a user that one or more programs is related to a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the application may provide to the user a schedule of programs related to one or more fantasy sports contests in which the user participates. The application may provide additional features to fantasy sports contestants including automatic recording of programs related to a user's fantasy sports contest, playback of highlight video clips for events that affect a user's fantasy sports contest standing, and targeted advertisements for fantasy sports contests. | 06-20-2013 |
David Barber, Hixson, TN US
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20090299847 | System for Multi-Tiered Allocation of Promotional Incentives - An interactive promotion platform for supplying a call center agent with promotional incentive information to provide to a customer. The interactive promotion platform includes a promotion database having a promotional incentive index into which a promoting entity inputs one or more promotional incentives for inclusion in the promotional incentive index. A promotion allocation dashboard displays to an allocator the promotional incentive index and enables the allocator to designate at least one promotional incentive from in the promotional incentive index and allocate the designated promotional incentive to one or more call center agents. A computer network including a network link connects the call center agent to the interactive promotion platform and provides substantially real time updated information on the designated promotional incentive to the call center agent. | 12-03-2009 |
David Barber, Chattanooga, TN US
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20090055317 | Method and System of Distributing and Activating Storage Value Cards - A method of distributing stored value cards where value is not loaded to the account associated with each card until the card holder completes and activates process is disclosed. By delaying the funding of the settlement account associated with stored value cards until card activation, cash flow efficiencies and savings are achieved that make stored value card rebate plans and other marketing and loyalty programs economical. | 02-26-2009 |
David Barber, Tulsa, OK US
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20100315426 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING GRAPHIC ANIMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information. For example, the fantasy sports contest application may provide play information and other related data to allow a user to generate animated videos using the user's own graphics processing equipment and graphics animation program. | 12-16-2010 |
20110074816 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING GRAPHIC ANIMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information. For example, the fantasy sports contest application may provide play information and other related data to allow a user to generate animated videos using the user's own graphics processing equipment and graphics animation program. | 03-31-2011 |
20120304071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING GRAPHIC ANIMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information. | 11-29-2012 |
20130178284 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING GRAPHIC ANIMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for integrating graphic animation technologies with fantasy sports contest applications are provided. This invention enables a fantasy sports contest application to depict plays in various sporting events using graphic animation. The fantasy sports contest application may combine graphical representation of real-life elements such as, for example, player facial features, with default elements such as, for example, a generic player body, to create realistic graphic video. The fantasy sports contest application may provide links to animated videos for depicting plays on contest screens in which information associated with the plays may be displayed. The fantasy sports contest application may play the animated video for a user in response to the user selecting such a link. In some embodiment of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may also customize animated video based on user-supplied setup information. | 07-11-2013 |
20130303291 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROSTER MANAGEMENT IN FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST APPLICATIONS - The fantasy sports contest application of the present invention alerts the user of necessary roster changes before an upcoming fantasy sports competition. The fantasy sports contest application may evaluate the user's team roster before an upcoming fantasy sports competition to ensure that all roster spots on the team roster are filled with athletes available for real-life competitions. The fantasy sports contest application may also identify roster changes and roster transactions that may be beneficial to a user's fantasy sports contest team roster. | 11-14-2013 |
20130324228 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS WITH WAGERING OPPORTUNITIES - Systems and methods for providing to a user the ability to use a fantasy sports contest application to access fantasy sports contests and wagering opportunities are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may provide to the user the ability to place a wager based on the user's performance in a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest may provide to the user the ability to place a wager based on a real-life sporting event that is related to a fantasy sports contest in which the user participates. The fantasy sports contest application may provide to the user the ability to place a wager for money, fantasy sports contest points, non-cash prizes and points redeemable for prices. | 12-05-2013 |
20140189517 | FANTASY SPORTS CONTEST HIGHLIGHT SEGMENTS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for providing multimedia highlight segments featuring real-life action related to fantasy sports competition. Links to highlight segments are provided in conjunction with fantasy sports contest information. A Highlight Center is provided with links to compilations of highlight segments featuring the best action culled from a pool of highlight segments. The user may be alerted of newly available highlight segments affecting fantasy scoring while the user watches a fantasy sports related television broadcast. | 07-03-2014 |
David Barber, Westland, MI US
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20090012813 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 01-08-2009 |
20120253839 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 10-04-2012 |
David J. Barber, Naples, FL US
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20090124189 | Ventilating system for garages and similar enclosed spaces - The system embodying the invention is employed to cool the interior of a normally closed area such as a garage or storage area, and/or to remove any noxious fumes or undesirable odors from inside the garage by moving outside air into the garage and providing means for that inside air and the fumes or odors in it, if any, to be removed to the outside ambient atmosphere. The system includes one or more fans installed in the upper section of the garage door, and the garage door is opened or closed by moving it in any well-known manner either by rolling it's hinged panels upward to a horizontal position from its normally-closed vertical position, or, when it is a solid door, tilting the entire garage door so that it is substantially horizontal instead of vertical and is located above the garage floor a sufficient distance to drive vehicles that will fit into the garage though the door opening. Those fans have a power cord that extends from a power supply position generally near the garage door opener that is secured to the garage ceiling and powers the garage door from its closed position to its open position, and vice versa, and that power cord is also secured to the garage door in the vicinity of the fan or fans used to move air into and out of the garage when the garage door is closed. The power cord is spring-urged to minimize its relatively free section between the power source and the place where it is secured to the garage door in the vicinity of the fan or fans where it provides power to the fan motor or motors when desired and appropriate. In the preferred embodiment the power cord is wound on a reel that is spring loaded to urge the reel in the rotational direction to wind the part of the power cord that is between the reel and the fan motor or motors, keeping the relatively free section of the power cord in tension so that it does not form any dangerous hanging loops when the garage door is moving from its open position to its closed position. There are also lesser desirable alternatives to apply a spring-loading to the power cord to keep it sufficient tension that it does not form such loops when the garage door is being opened. | 05-14-2009 |
Deborah A. Barber, Shakopee, MN US
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20090187190 | Transverse Cavity Device and Method - A surgical instrument and method is provided for creating and preparing a cavity in a bony intervertebral body. Asymmetrical cutting structures selectively open a cavity which has a relatively large surface area in the vertical direction. One method pertains to the treatment of a vertebral compression fracture. | 07-23-2009 |
Duane B. Barber, Portland, OR US
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20100123192 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 05-20-2010 |
20100123193 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 05-20-2010 |
20110127603 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes gate electrodes and shield electrodes and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component. A semiconductor material has a device region, a gate contact region, a termination region, and a drain contact region. One or more device trenches is formed in the device region and one or more termination trenches is formed in the edge termination region. Shielding electrodes are formed in portions of the device trenches that are adjacent their floors. A gate dielectric material is formed on the sidewalls of the trenches in the device region and gate electrodes are formed over and electrically isolated from the shielding electrodes. The gate electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the gate electrodes in the trenches in the gate contact region. The shielding electrodes in the trenches in the device region are connected to the shielding electrodes in the termination region. | 06-02-2011 |
20130302958 | METHOD OF MAKING AN INSULATED GATE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A SHIELD ELECTRODE STRUCTURE - In one embodiment, a method for forming a semiconductor device includes forming trench and a dielectric layer along surfaces of the trench. A shield electrode is formed in a lower portion of the trench and the dielectric layer is removed from upper sidewall surfaces of the trench. A gate dielectric layer is formed along the upper surfaces of the trench. Oxidation-resistant spacers are formed along the gate dielectric layer. Thereafter, an interpoly dielectric layer is formed above the shield electrode using localized oxidation. The oxidation step increases the thickness of lower portions of the gate dielectric layer. The oxidation-resistant spacers are removed before forming a gate electrode adjacent the gate dielectric layer. | 11-14-2013 |
Duane B. Barber, Camas, WA US
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20080274417 | Variable Mask Field Exposure - A method of fabricating integrated circuits according to a first design. One first pattern is common with a second design, and one second pattern is unique to the first design. The first pattern is imaged using a first mask having first patterns formed in a block thereon. No other patterns of the first and second designs are formed on the first mask. The second patterns are imaged on the substrate using a second mask having second patterns formed in a block thereon. At least one third layer pattern is formed on the second mask. | 11-06-2008 |
Emory Barber, Bremen, GA US
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20090173818 | Providing Length Equalization - Length equalization may be provided. First, a plurality of conductors may be paid off from a plurality of pay-off devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of conductors to form a cable. The plurality of conductors comprising the cable may then be wound onto a take-up device. During the winding process, a guide device may be rotated to cause the plurality of conductors to have substantially a same length after the cable has been wound onto the take-up device. The guide device may be disposed between the take-up device and the plurality of pay-off devices. The guide device may have holes respectively corresponding to each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors may pass through a respective hole in the guide device. | 07-09-2009 |
Eva Barber, Novi, MI US
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20120138010 | OIL DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for delivering oil to an engine are provided herein. According to one embodiment, the oil delivery system includes an oil supply, a feeder passage fluidically coupled to the oil supply and a cylinder head, the feeder passage coupled to a pump and a filter positioned downstream from the pump. The oil delivery system further includes a squirter passage in fluidic communication with a plurality of piston squirters and the feeder passage at a position between the pump and the filter. In this way, less-filtered oil is selectively routed through a cooling circuit to reduce engine warm-up time. | 06-07-2012 |
Fred Barber, Dearborn, MI US
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20080297590 | 3-D ROBOTIC VISION AND VISION CONTROL SYSTEM - A robotic vision and vision control system includes a stereoscopic camera mounted on a robot and a remote three-dimensional display system that provides the operator of the robot with a good sense of depth or distance for more precisely maneuvering the robot. The stereoscopic display system can further include an eye-tracking system that monitors the operator's eyes to determine the direction in which the operator's eyes are looking and points the camera in that direction. | 12-04-2008 |
Gary Barber, Novi, MI US
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20100021790 | Elastomeric bipolar plates - An elastomeric conductive bipolar plate for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells is described. The plate reduces the weight of the fuel cell and eliminates the need for gaskets typically used in these fuel cells. | 01-28-2010 |
Glen N. Barber, Miami, FL US
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20100113567 | Recombinant VSV For The Treatment of Tumor Cells - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cells. The present invention provides VSV vectors comprising nucleic acid encoding a cytokine, such as interleukin or interferon, or a suicide gene, such as thymidine kinase, or other biological protein, such as heat shock protein gp96, or endostatin or angiostatin, wherein said VSV vectors exhibit greater oncolytic activity against the tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cell than a wild-type VSV vector. The present invention also provides methods of making such vectors, host cells, expression systems, and compositions comprising such VSV vectors, and viral particles comprising such VSV vectors. The present invention also provides methods for producing oncolytic activity in a tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cell comprising contacting said cell with a VSV vector of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for suppressing tumor growth comprising contacting said tumor with a VSV vector of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for eliciting an immune response to a tumor cell in an individual. | 05-06-2010 |
20100285132 | IMMUNOTHERAPY COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention directs to compositions and methods for modulating immune system. One aspect of the present invention relates to a composition comprising FADD-dependent signaling pathway modulators. Another aspect of the 5 present invention relates to biodegradable microparticles, such as a chitosan microparticic, or PLGA/PEI microparticle, designed to deliver nucleic acids and/or proteins, such as FADD-dependent signaling pathway modulators, to boost different pathways of an immune response. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the method of making biodegradable microparticles. The further aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the chitosan and other polycationic microparticles to deliver FADD-dependent signaling pathway modulators to modulate immune system for the prevention and/or treatment infectious diseases and cancers. | 11-11-2010 |
20130210135 | RECOMBINANT VSV FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUMOR CELLS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cells. The present invention provides VSV vectors comprising nucleic acid encoding a cytokine, such as interleukin or interferon, or a suicide gene, such as thymidine kinase, or other biological protein, such as heat shock protein gp96, or endostatin or angiostatin, wherein said VSV vectors exhibit greater oncolytic activity against the tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cell than a wild-type VSV vector. The present invention also provides methods of making such vectors, host cells, expression systems, and compositions comprising such VSV vectors, and viral particles comprising such VSV vectors. The present invention also provides methods for producing oncolytic activity in a tumor and/or malignant and/or cancerous cell comprising contacting said cell with a VSV vector of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for suppressing tumor growth comprising contacting said tumor with a VSV vector of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for eliciting an immune response to a tumor cell in an individual. | 08-15-2013 |
20140088177 | RECOMBINANT VSV FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUMOR CELLS - Vesicular Stomatitis Viruses expressing foreign nucleic acid sequences were highly attenuated but were lytic for abnormal cells, such as cancers, infected cells. Methods of treatment include the administration of these viruses. | 03-27-2014 |
Glen N. Barber, Palmetto Bay, FL US
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20110262485 | STING (STIMULATOR OF INTERFERON GENES), A REGULATOR OF INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES - Novel molecules termed STING which include nucleic acids, polynucleotides, oligonucleotides, peptides, mutants, variants and active fragments thereof, modulate innate and adaptive immunity in a subject. STING compositions are useful for the treatment of an immune-related disorder, including treating and preventing infection by modulating immunity | 10-27-2011 |
20130039933 | STING (STIMULATOR OF INTERFERON GENES), A REGULATOR OF INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES - Novel molecules termed STING which include nucleic acids, polynucleotides, oligonucleotides, peptides, mutants, variants and active fragments thereof, modulate innate and adaptive immunity in a subject. STING compositions are useful for the treatment of an immune-related disorder, including treating and preventing infection by modulating immunity. | 02-14-2013 |
Glynn Ray Barber US
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20100323857 | Exercise Apparatus - Apparatus suitable for pilates and other exercise comprises rails, supported on a box-like frame and an exercise carriage, mounted on the rails, wherein the carriage comprises a first carriage section and a second carriage section which sections can be (i) connected together to form a single exercise carriage which slides forwards and backwards on the rails, or (ii) disconnected to form two exercise carriages which independently slide forwards and backwards on the rails. The apparatus also has a seat with a spring-biased foot pedal and a spring-biased trapeze bar. | 12-23-2010 |
H. Bradford Barber, Tucson, AZ US
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20090050811 | Gamma camera including a scintillator and an image intensifier - A gamma-ray or X-ray detection device including a scintillator configured to convert gamma rays or X-rays into optical radiation, an optical image intensifier configured to intensify the optical radiation to generate intensified optical radiation, an optical coupling system configured to guide the intensified optical radiation, and a solid state detector configured to detect the intensified optical radiation to generate an interaction image representing a gamma-ray or X-ray energy emission. | 02-26-2009 |
20100140487 | X-RAY DETECTOR INCLUDING SCINTILLATOR, A LENS ARRAY, AND AN IMAGE INTENSIFIER - An X-ray detection device including a scintillator configured to convert gamma rays or X-rays into optical radiation, an optical image intensifier configured to intensify the optical radiation to generate intensified optical radiation, an optical coupling system configured to guide the intensified optical radiation, and a solid state detector configured to detect the intensified optical radiation to generate an interaction image representing an X-ray energy emission and to perform photon counting based on data of the interaction image. | 06-10-2010 |
James E. Barber, Avon, OH US
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20120239149 | APPARATUS FOR REPLACING A DAMAGED SPINAL DISC - An apparatus for replacing a damaged spinal disc in a spinal column includes a first retaining device having an outer surface engageable with a first vertebra of the spinal column and an inner surface. A second retaining device has an outer surface engageable with a second vertebra of the spinal column and an inner surface. A resilient core has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface engages the inner surface of the first retaining device. The second surface engages the inner surface of the second retaining device. The resilient core has a tapered radially outer surface extending from adjacent the first surface to adjacent the second surface. The first retaining device may have a flange extending toward the second retaining device. A concave surface may extend between the first surface and the radially outer surface. The concave surface of the core may engage the flange when the apparatus is free of a load. | 09-20-2012 |
Jason Barber, Portland, OR US
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20110217898 | Lighted Toy Brick - A toy brick includes a housing adapted for releasable engagement to at least one other toy brick and having at least one translucent portion, at least one lighting device arranged inside the housing and adapted to generate light viewable through the at least one translucent portion, at least one battery arranged inside the housing and electrically connected to the at least one lighting device, and at least one switch arranged inside the housing and operable from outside the housing to illuminate the at least one lighting device. The at least one switch can be a motion-activated switch. | 09-08-2011 |
Jason Barber, Ypsilantii, MI US
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20120114878 | METHOD OF MAKING COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL AND/OR ANTIFUNGAL COATING AND RESULTING PRODUCT - Techniques are provided for making a coated article including an antibacterial and/or antifungal coating. In certain example embodiments, the method includes providing a first sputtering target including Zr; providing a second sputtering target including Zn; and co-sputtering from at least the first and second sputtering targets in the presence of nitrogen to form a layer including Zn | 05-10-2012 |
Jay B. Barber, Richmond, VA US
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20090130276 | Polymeric Film Packaging - A method of packaging ovenable fish or meat and which comprises the steps of providing a dual-ovenable thermoformable polymeric receiving film having a first and second surface and a dual-ovenable polymeric covering film having a first and second surface, wherein said receiving film consists of a mono-layer polyester or polyamide substrate, an optional barrier layer, and an optional heat-sealable layer which where present constitutes the first surface of the receiving film, wherein said receiving and covering films are separate pieces of film and wherein at least one of said first surfaces of said receiving and covering films is a heat-sealable surface; providing a raised outer portion and an indented central portion in said receiving film by thermoforming; disposing on the first surface of the receiving film a portion of meat or fish; disposing the covering film over the portion of meat or fish such that the first surface of the covering film is disposed towards the first surface of the receiving film; contacting the peripheral portions of the first surface of the receiving film and the first surface of the covering film and forming a heat-seal bond therebetween; and optionally freezing the packaged meat or fish is described. | 05-21-2009 |
Jeffrey L. Barber, Golden, CO US
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20090050522 | Methods of Improving thermal transfer within a hydrocarbon reformig system - A process for supplementing steam reformation with hydrogen, oxygen and heat from dissociation of hydrogen peroxide (H | 02-26-2009 |
Jim Barber, Beaverton, OR US
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20090323568 | MOBILE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SUCH AS A DEPLOYABLE SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a management subsystem operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem | 12-31-2009 |
20100260157 | MOBILE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SUCH AS A DEPLOYABLE SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a software management system operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem | 10-14-2010 |
20110228701 | MOBILE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SUCH AS A DEPLOYABLE SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a management subsystem operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem | 09-22-2011 |
20130070610 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SUCH AS A DEPLOYABLE SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a software management system operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem | 03-21-2013 |
Joel Barber, Lehi, UT US
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20100144430 | LIVE AUTHORING METHOD FOR REAL TIME DEVELOPMENT OF VIDEO GAMES - A video game development system is provided with live feedback to developers working with multiple game platforms or consoles. The system includes a communications hub module running on a hub server linked with two different video game platforms. A video game development tool is provided and linked to the hub module. The development tool is used to perform modifications to video game data including game asset changes and additions. An authoring module is associated with the video game development tool and operates after the game data modifications to transmit an authoring message to the hub module. The authoring message includes content reflecting the game data modifications and is formatted for receipt by the hub module. The hub module generates update messages from the authoring messages and forwards these messages to the video game platforms that operate to run a video game using the game data modifications. | 06-10-2010 |
John Barber, Potomac Falls, VA US
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20080228544 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING AN AUDIENCE OF BUYERS AND OBTAINING THEIR BEHAVIORAL PREFERENCES USING EVENT KEYWORDS - A method and system are disclosed that serve content relevant to a participant in an event in order to drive behaviors that lead to meetings between the participant and at least one of a plurality of business entities. The business entity can compile profiles of participants attending an event based on behaviors associated with each of the plurality of participants. The business entity can then define characteristics that enable such business entity to create links associated with a content message directed each participant of the event. | 09-18-2008 |
20080270151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING AN AUDIENCE OF BUYERS AND OBTAINING THEIR BEHAVIORAL PREFERENCES TO PROMOTE COMMERCE ON A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method and system are disclosed that provide for determining and developing business opportunities network within a communication network. Profile data of a plurality of participants of an event are stored within the network. The profile data are associated with at least one of the plurality of participants, and serve as a basis to generate recommendations of pertinence to each of the plurality of participants. | 10-30-2008 |
John M. Barber, Moodus, CT US
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20100263497 | BOLT HOLDER TOOL - A tool includes a base ring which defines a multiple of bores, each of the multiple of bores sized to receive one of a multiple of socket assemblies. A slide ring mountable to the base ring to rotate the multiple of socket assemblies. | 10-21-2010 |
John P. Barber, Dayton, OH US
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20090321423 | STAND-UP MEMBRANE ROOFING INDUCTION HEATING TOOL - A portable induction heating tool is provided as a membrane roofing tool for use in sealing anchor plates with a heat-activated adhesive to a membrane roofing member. The tool uses two different audible tones so two tools can be used simultaneously on a single roof, while allowing a user to easily distinguish between the operation of both tools. The main housing containing electronics is weather-tight, and requires no forced-cooling devices. The controller automatically performs data logging functions, such as counting the number of anchor plates per job or per day that have been properly placed, counting the number of activation events for a tool's life, tracking the number of faults which occur as the tool is being used, and the controller can identify the type of fault that occurs during operation of the tool. The controller also stores energy setting changes in memory. | 12-31-2009 |
20130299488 | Stand-Up Membrane Roofing Induction Heating Tool - A portable induction heating tool is provided as a membrane roofing tool for use in sealing anchor plates with a heat-activated adhesive to a membrane roofing member. The tool uses two different audible tones so two tools can be used simultaneously on a single roof, while allowing a user to easily distinguish between the operation of both tools. The main housing containing electronics is weather-tight, and requires no forced-cooling devices. The controller automatically performs data logging functions, such as counting the number of anchor plates per job or per day that have been properly placed, counting the number of activation events for a tool's life, tracking the number of faults which occur as the tool is being used, and the controller can identify the type of fault that occurs during operation of the tool. The controller also stores energy setting changes in memory. | 11-14-2013 |
20150076139 | Stand-Up Membrane Roofing Induction Heating Tool - A portable induction heating tool is provided as a membrane roofing tool for use in sealing anchor plates with a heat-activated adhesive to a membrane roofing member. The tool uses two different audible tones so two tools can be used simultaneously on a single roof, while allowing a user to easily distinguish between the operation of both tools. The main housing containing electronics is weather-tight, and requires no forced-cooling devices. The controller automatically performs data logging functions, such as counting the number of anchor plates per job or per day that have been properly placed, counting the number of activation events for a tool's life, tracking the number of faults which occur as the tool is being used, and the controller can identify the type of fault that occurs during operation of the tool. The controller also stores energy setting changes in memory. | 03-19-2015 |
John P. Barber, Kettering, OH US
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20090154047 | Power Node Switching Center - A circuit fault detector and interrupter which consists of parallel current conduction paths, including a path through a mechanical contactor and a path through a power electronics switch. A fault can be detected by a fault detection circuit within 50 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, causing the mechanical contactor to be opened and the fault current to be commutated via a laminated, low-inductance bus through the power electronics switch. The power electronics switch is thereafter turned off as soon as possible, interrupting the fault current. The fault current can be interrupted within 200 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, and the device reduces or eliminates arcing when the mechanical contactor is opened. | 06-18-2009 |
20110007432 | Power Node Switching Center With Active Feedback Control Of Power Switches - A circuit fault detector and interrupter which consists of parallel current conduction paths, including a path through a mechanical contactor and a path through a power electronics switch having active feedback control. A fault can be detected by a fault detection circuit within 50 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, causing the mechanical contactor to be opened and the fault current to be commutated via a laminated, low-inductance bus through the power electronics switch. The power electronics switch is thereafter turned off as soon as possible, interrupting the fault current and absorbing the inductive energy in the circuit. The fault current can be interrupted within 200 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, and the device reduces or eliminates arcing when the mechanical contactor is opened. | 01-13-2011 |
20120243137 | GRADED RESISTANCE SOLID STATE CURRENT CONTROL CIRCUIT - A circuit fault detector and interrupter which consists of parallel current conduction paths, including a path through a mechanical contactor and a path through a power electronics switch having active feedback control. A fault can be detected by a fault detection circuit within 50 μS of the occurrence of the fault, causing the mechanical contactor to be opened and the fault current to be commutated via a laminated, low-inductance bus through the power electronics switch. The power electronics switch is thereafter turned off as soon as possible, interrupting the fault current and absorbing the inductive energy in the circuit. The fault current can be interrupted within 200 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, and the device reduces or eliminates arcing when the mechanical contactor is opened. | 09-27-2012 |
Josh Barber, Louisville, KY US
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20110004287 | Bifurcated Stent and Delivery System - Systems for delivering a bifurcated stent to a bifurcation site comprise catheters and/or bifurcated stents delivered therefrom. | 01-06-2011 |
Josh Barber, New Castle, IN US
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20090114743 | INTEGRATED SWIVEL SPRAY AERATOR WITH DIVERTER - A combination swivel spray aerator includes a stem that defines an inlet port for supplying water. The stem includes a neck and a swivel connector that is provided at one end of the stem. A spray head is coupled to the swivel connector in a swiveling manner. The spray head includes a housing and a swivel seal that seals between the housing and the swivel connector. A shroud is coupled to the stem for hiding at least the neck of the stem from view in order to provide a clean appearance. The swivel spray aerator further includes a diverter that switches between spray and aeration modes regardless which direction the spray head is rotated. A gimbal mechanism in the spray head allows the spray head to twist without requiring excessive swiveling friction. | 05-07-2009 |
Joshua R. Barber, New Castle, IN US
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20100252131 | MIXING VALVE - The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet. | 10-07-2010 |
20100290661 | Transducer package with interior support frame - A surface mountable package for use with an audio transducer is provided. In addition to the audio transducer, the surface mountable package includes a substrate, a cover, and a transducer support frame mounted within, and attached to, the substrate and cover. The support frame includes one or more cavities that, in combination with the audio transducer, substrate and cover, define the front and rear acoustic cavity volumes. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313979 | Faucet Including a Molded Waterway Assembly - A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member. | 12-16-2010 |
20110308652 | MIXING VALVE - The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet. | 12-22-2011 |
20130044899 | Dual Backplate Microphone - A dual backplate microphone is provided that utilizes either an electret condenser or a MEMS condenser configuration and in which an op-amp IC is electrically connected to both backplates and the conductive layer of the diaphragm. | 02-21-2013 |
20130146164 | FAUCET INCLUDING A MOLDED WATERWAY ASSEMBLY - A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member. | 06-13-2013 |
Judith Barber, Trent Woods, NC US
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20120193337 | ELECTRIC OVEN WITH A HEATING ELEMENT REFLECTOR - An electric oven with a heating element designed to conduct broiling operations includes a reflector that is mounted between the heating element and a ceiling of a cooking cavity. The reflector can include reflecting portions that extend downward from side, rear or front edges of the reflector to help focus radiant energy produced by a heating element downward onto an underlying cooking surface. The reflector can also include a plurality of curved segments that are designed to reflect radiant energy emitted upward by the heating element back downward onto an underlying cooking surface. The curved segments can have varying focal lengths to help more evenly distribute the reflected radiant energy across the underlying cooking surface. | 08-02-2012 |
20130025580 | BROILER SHIELD FOR A RESIDENTIAL OVEN AND RESIDENTIAL OVEN INCORPORATING SAME - A broiler reflector is provided between an upper wall of a cooking cavity of a residential oven and a broiler heating element. The broiler reflector helps to direct radiant heat energy emitted upward from the broiler heating element downward towards food items located beneath the broiler heating element. The shape of the broiler reflector helps to ensure that a sufficient amount of the radiant energy is directed to the front and rear portions of an underlying rack to ensure even cooking and even browning. The broiler reflector can include a front reflecting portion and a rear reflecting portion, each of which include first and second reflectors. | 01-31-2013 |
Keith Barber, Durham, NC US
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20110161851 | VISUALIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A VIRTUALIZED DATA CENTER - A method for visualizing and simulating server consolidation of different virtual machines in a virtualized data center can include identifying different server computers in a virtualized data center, computing load metrics for each of the server computers, and rendering a graph of the computed load metrics for the server computers in a graphical user interface (GUI) in a host computer. The method further can include selecting a source one of the server computers and also a target one of the server computers and further selecting a virtual machine for prospective migration from the source one of the server computers to the target one of the server computers. Yet further, the method can include further computing prospective load metrics for the source and the target resulting from the prospective migration of the virtual machine to the target. Finally, the method can include displaying in the GUI respective graphs of the prospective load metrics for each of the source and the target. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161858 | TARGET SERVER IDENTIFICATION IN A VIRTUALIZED DATA CENTER - A method for identifying target server computers for consolidating virtual machines in a virtualized data center includes measuring load constraints for different server computers in a virtualized data center. The method also include rendering in a load graph in a graphical user interface (GUI) for the target identification module different icons, each representative of a corresponding one of the different server computers, each icon in the load graph including a position in the load graph according to measured load constraints for a corresponding one of the different server computers. The method further includes selecting a server computer from amongst the different server computers. Finally, the method includes filtering the load graph in the GUI to exclude icons corresponding to server computers that are over-utilized, so that icons remaining visible in the load graph represent server computers that are suitable as a target server computer for server consolidation of virtual machines executing in the selected server computer. | 06-30-2011 |
Launce R. Barber, Bradenton, FL US
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20120063625 | APPARATUS HAVING ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE TOOLS - An apparatus includes a frame having an opening, a gate mechanism partially bounding the opening, at least one tool receiving section, and a power source. The apparatus includes at least one electronic device configured to be received in the at least one tool receiving section. The frame is configured to provide electrical power to the electronic device via the power source when the electronic device is received in the at least one tool receiving section, and the gate mechanism comprises a gate coupled to the frame, the gate being movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. | 03-15-2012 |
20130306500 | KNIFE BLOCK SYSTEMS - A knife block system is described which in one embodiment includes a block unit having a magnetic core, a plurality of knives secured to the magnetic core of the block unit, a foot supporting the block unit, and at least one chopping board protruding from a surface of the block unit and removable from the block unit for use, the chopping board configured to fit into a chopping board back support attached to the block unit for storage when not in use, the chopping board having a female module formed therein. The system includes a knife sharpener unit removably attachable to the foot for use, the knife sharpener unit having a product logo on a surface thereof that is sized to mate with the female module on the chopping board to secure the knife sharpener unit to the chopping board as both items are in use. | 11-21-2013 |
20140082850 | MULTI-TOOL APPARATUS - A multi-tool apparatus includes a frame having at least one opening and at least one gate element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. The apparatus includes at least one cutting element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable into the opening so that the at least one gate element and at least one cutting element come into contact for wire stripping, crimping, and cutting operations. | 03-27-2014 |
20140263456 | CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINERS - A child-resistant closure system for a pump sprayer, in one example, includes a cap having a rim at its lower end and including a pair of legs, a dispensing tip configured to receive the cap thereon, the dispensing tip including a pair of finger-depressing shoulders, each shoulder including a slot therein to receive a corresponding leg of the cap therethrough for locking the cap to the dispensing tip, with a cylindrical collar provided beneath the shoulders and including a pair of buttons thereon configured to be simultaneously actuated to release the legs from interior structure within the dispensing tip, and a cylindrical base having its upper end secured to the collar and its lower end secured to a dispenser bottle which contains fluid. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263457 | CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINERS - A child-resistant closure system for a pump sprayer includes a protective cap, a dispensing tip having a pair of finger-depressing shoulders, and a cylindrical portion beneath the shoulders, the cylindrical portion including a pair of buttons spaced 180° apart thereon, each button having an undercut formed on a back face thereof. A cylindrical base has its upper end secured to the dispensing tip and its lower end configured to be secured to a dispenser bottle, the dispensing tip and base housing a sprayer pump unit within that is actuated via the shoulders, the base top end including a circular thread formed there around on an external surface thereof. In a locked condition of the dispensing tip, the undercuts engage an underside of the circular thread on the base. Pressing the buttons simultaneously disengages the undercuts from the thread to unlock the dispensing tip and permit sprayer pump unit actuation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284299 | CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINERS - A child-resistant closure system for a container includes an overcap having a pair of levers, each opposite the other and formed into a side facing of the overcap, each lever including a lower vertical member on a rear side thereof, the overcap including a pair of partial threads extending horizontally along an inner surface at the bottom of the overcap, each partial thread 180 degrees from the other, and a cylindrical collar configured to receive the overcap thereon, the collar having an opening configured to receive a dispenser tip and bottleneck of the container therethrough, the collar forming a mechanical bond with the bottleneck, the collar including a neck having a pair of neck threads formed around an external surface thereof, each neck thread 180 degrees apart from the other on the neck, each neck thread terminating at a truncated vertical wall formed on the neck external surface. | 09-25-2014 |
Launce Reed Barber, Bradenton, FL US
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20090265860 | APPARATUS HAVING ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE TOOLS - A frame has an opening, a gate mechanism partially bounding the opening, and a longitudinally extending rail. A tool that has a slot is adapted to receive the rail to removably attach the tool to the frame. The gate mechanism includes a gate that is pivotably coupled to the frame to permits access to the opening in the frame. | 10-29-2009 |
Leslie Cox Barber, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20100304313 | Process Solutions Containing Surfactants - Process solutions comprising one or more surfactants are used to reduce the number of defects in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. In certain preferred embodiments, the process solution of the present invention may reduce post-development defects such as pattern collapse when employed as a rinse solution either during or after the development of the patterned photoresist layer. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the number of pattern collapse defects on a plurality of photoresist coated substrates employing the process solution of the present invention. | 12-02-2010 |
20110171583 | Process Solutions Containing Surfactants - Process solutions comprising one or more surfactants are used to reduce the number of defects in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. In certain embodiments, the process solution may reduce post-development defects such as pattern collapse or line width roughness when employed as a rinse solution either during or after the development of the patterned photoresist layer. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the number of defects such as pattern collapse and/or line width roughness on a plurality of photoresist coated substrates employing the process solution of the present invention. | 07-14-2011 |
Marc Barber, Deltona, FL US
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20100250175 | SMART PROBE - The present system, method, article of manufacture, software, and apparatus is an “intelligent” probe system and components thereof and may openly encompass, in at least an embodiment, an embedded IC chip located in an interchangeable probe(s) which offers repeatable, fast, easy, and error free probe swapping on a CCM. | 09-30-2010 |
20130118020 | SMART PROBE - The present system, method, article of manufacture, software, and apparatus is an “intelligent” probe system and components thereof and may openly encompass, in at least an embodiment, an embedded IC chip located in an interchangeable probe(s) which offers repeatable, fast, easy, and error free probe swapping on a CMM. | 05-16-2013 |
Marc M. Barber, Deltona, FL US
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20110173824 | COORDINATE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A portable coordinate measurement device is provided. The coordinate measurement device includes at least one arm. A bracket is coupled to the arm that includes a magnetic member at one end. A probe is rotationally coupled to one end of the arm, the probe includes a first ferrous member on a first side, the probe is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the ferrous member is adjacent the magnet when in the second position. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173825 | COUNTER BALANCE FOR COORDINATE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement device is provided. The coordinate measurement device includes a base and an articulated arm portion having at least one arm segment. A biasing member is coupled on a first end to the base and on a second end to the articulated arm portion. The first end of the biasing member is movable between a first position and a second position. An adjuster is coupled between the base and the biasing member. The adjuster is coupled to move the first end of the biasing member from the first position to the second position. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173826 | DISPLAY FOR COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE - A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided having a base. A cover is rotatably coupled to the base to move between a closed position and an open position. A display is arranged within the cover. The display includes a screen surface, such as a touch sensitive screen surface, disposed on one side of the housing. The screen surface being adjacent the base in the closed position and disposed on an angle to the base in the open position. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173827 | COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINES WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORIES - A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The coordinate measuring machine includes a base with an arm portion. A probe end is coupled to an end of the arm portion distal from the base. The probe end has a fastener and a first connector. A device is removably coupled to the probe end by the fastener, the accessory having a second connector arranged to engage the first connector when the fastener couples the device to the probe end. | 07-21-2011 |
20120180565 | CASE FOR A DEVICE - A case for a device configured to couple with a mounting fixture is provided. The case includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing are cooperatively shaped to enclose a first portion of the device when the device is coupled to the mounting fixture. The first housing and the second housing form an opening when coupled together and expose a second portion of the device that comprises the coupling hardware for attaching the device to the mounting fixture. A third housing is removably coupled to the opening wherein the third housing is cooperatively shaped to receive the second portion of the device and enclose the device when the device is removed from the mounting fixture. | 07-19-2012 |
20120222324 | PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A HANDLE THAT INCLUDES ELECTRONICS - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine, comprising: a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; a base section connected to the second end; and a probe assembly including a probe end and a handle; wherein the probe assembly is connected to the first end; wherein the handle contains electronics that include a processor; wherein the handle is configured to be gripped by a hand; and wherein the articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is configured to measure a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space associated with the probe end. | 09-06-2012 |
20130025143 | DISPLAY FOR COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE - A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided having a base. A cover is rotatably coupled to the base to move between a closed position and an open position. A display is arranged within the cover. The display includes a screen surface, such as a touch sensitive screen surface, disposed on one side of the housing. The screen surface being adjacent the base in the closed position and disposed on an angle to the base in the open position. | 01-31-2013 |
20150068054 | PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A HANDLE THAT INCLUDES ELECTRONICS - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine, comprising: a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; a base section connected to the second end; and a probe assembly including a probe end and a handle; wherein the probe assembly is connected to the first end; wherein the handle contains electronics that include a processor; wherein the handle is configured to be gripped by a hand; and wherein the articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is configured to measure a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space associated with the probe end. | 03-12-2015 |
Michael Barber, Williams, IN US
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20090020533 | CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD - In certain embodiments, a container comprises a cylindrical fabric piece having first and second ends, a top cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the first end, and a bottom cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the second end. The container also includes a cylindrical body member having top and bottom circular ends. The bottom band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the bottom end, the top band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the top end, and the fabric piece extends along and covers the outer surface of the cylindrical body member. | 01-22-2009 |
Michael J. Barber, Mequon, WI US
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20100082506 | Active Electronic Medical Record Based Support System Using Learning Machines - A data processing technique is provided. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving image data from an imaging system and organizing the image data into multiple objects of interest. The method may also include identifying source-invariant features of the multiple objects of interest and classifying the multiple objects of interest via a learning algorithm into categories based, at least in part, on the identified source-invariant features. Further, the method may include outputting a report based at least in part on data derived from the classification of one or more of the multiple objects of interest. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
Michael John Barber, Mequon, WI US
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20110216957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTING AN IMAGE WITH REDUCED MOTION ARTIFACTS - A computer readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon and representing a set of instructions that when executed by a computer causes the computer to calculate a mapping function that provides a location of each sub-volume of an imaging volume as a function of time from ultrasound data and determine a respective acquisition window for each sub-volume of the imaging volume from the mapping function. The instructions also cause the computer to reconstruct an image of the imaging volume substantially free of motion artifacts from imaging data acquired from the imaging volume. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218423 | WEARABLE ULTRASOUND PROBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A wearable ultrasound probe apparatus includes a wearable membrane. An ultrasound transducer is also included that is integrated into the wearable membrane and configured to maintain a substantially consistent contact with a surface of an object to be imaged when the object has the wearable membrane disposed thereon. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218438 | ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An ultrasound apparatus includes an ultrasound probe and a probe positioning device operably connected to the ultrasound probe. The probe positioning device is configured to provide one of an orientation and a position of the ultrasound probe during ultrasound imaging. | 09-08-2011 |
Norman G. Barber, Norwalk, OH US
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20120015202 | Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions, Articles Made Therefrom, and Methods for Making Such Articles - Provided are TPV formulations having beneficial properties, such as scratch resistance, improved bondability, e.g., nylon bondability, and improved processability. Preferred TPVs provide lower density, lower cost, and good extrusion capabilities compared to conventional formulations. Sealing systems may be prepared with the TPVs described above. An exemplary automotive sealing system includes a sealant foot and a sealant lip. | 01-19-2012 |
Norman Glenn Barber, Norwalk, OH US
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20090221753 | Method of Melt Blending Curable Polymer Compositions Using Silicone Hydrides - Provided in one aspect is a method of melt blending comprising providing an extruder possessing addition points from a zero point to a 100 point the length of the extruder; adding at least one thermoplastic and at least one curable polymer at the zero to 10 point of the extruder; adding at least one silicone hydride at the 5 to 30 point of the extruder; adding at least one metal catalyst at the 20 to 60 point of the extruder, with the proviso that the metal catalyst is added at least 5 points farther down the extruder than the silicone hydride. Provided in another aspect is a hydrosilylation curative composition comprising a silicone hydride having the formula | 09-03-2009 |
Pamela Leslie Barber, Santa Fe, NM US
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20090042654 | Digital Imaging Method and Apparatus - An apparatus and method for electronically creating combined digital images of a person and incorporating them into a series of site-specific background images or film clips making it appear as if the user were actually a part of the original imaging sequence. As to housing, camera, processor, output devices, control boards, cables, currency machine; see Pat. No. 6,507,361. In one embodiment the camera can move to take the images from different angles and in an alternative embodiment there are multiple cameras situated such that they sequentially capture and store a series of images to be incorporated into the product. An alternative housing apparatus is in a booth for automatically producing an imaging sequence of a self-portrait of the user integrated into a stored background or film clip, including a cash or credit card receiving device, a computer triggered by cash or credit received in the device, a movable digital camera or video camera to view the user, a video monitor for self viewing, and the possibility of one located outside the booth for advertising or amusement purposes. A series of stored digital imaging movie clips for selective withdrawal by the user where the captured sequence of the user is automatically integrated into stock stored movie clips and can be either output in an e-mail message posted to a board with a link to user's choice of e-mail friends' addresses for retrieval or a direct link to friend's and family's e-mail addresses or an output device with hard copy of personalized sequence to CD ROM or Video or hard copy print of a still image. | 02-12-2009 |
Patrick Barber, Madison, CT US
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20090137257 | System and Method to Enhance Interaction Between Speakers and Audience - A system and method of enhancing comprising a real time message receiving system such as SMS text capable of displaying messages from audience members on a screen viewable by a speaker and providing an anonymous opportunity to ask questions and receive real time answers, as well as keeping a record of questions and responses and information about the message senders. | 05-28-2009 |
Paul Geoffrey Barber, Orlando, FL US
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20110003269 | Infrared aimpoint detection system - An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to an infrared weapon aimpoint and triggering detection system that includes an IRED that is modulated in two modes for training and evaluating first responders who are required to enter buildings and raid houses. The IRED mode is either an aiming mode or a triggered mode. The triggered mode is initiated for a short period when the weapon is fired as sensed by a recoil sensing mechanism. An IRED detector and controller sense and process the signal, and may provide output to an instructor, evaluator or a target controller to control the behavior of a target. | 01-06-2011 |
Philip A. Barber, Louisville, KY US
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20120037142 | COMBUSTION AND COOLING AIRFLOW SYSTEM FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance has a cabinet including a front portion, opposing side panels, a base portion, a back panel and a top surface. First and second oven cavities are disposed within the cabinet. Each of the first and second oven cavities include respective sidewall portions maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the opposing side panels. A first airflow passageway provides combustion air to the first oven cavity and cooling air within the cabinet and a second airflow passageway provides combustion air to the lower cavity. The second airflow passageway is separated from the first airflow passageway. | 02-16-2012 |
Philip Ames Barber, Louisville, KY US
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20090158669 | METHOD OF OPENING AN APPLIANCE DOOR - A method of opening an appliance door includes translating the door up and away from a unit so as to clear a lower edge of a physical constraint, thus allowing for gaps to be minimized, further translating the appliance door out so that its handle would not make contact with an adjacent door should the adjacent door be closed or opened while the appliance door is opened, thus allowing the appliance door to be lowered when the same is fully opened in order to increase the usable height and to reduce the gaps below and above the appliance door. | 06-25-2009 |
20100065035 | APPLIANCE WITH A VACUUM-BASED REVERSE AIRFLOW COOLING SYSTEM USING ONE FAN - An appliance includes a housing having an airflow channel communicating with outside of the appliance; a first chamber in the housing and having a first opening; a first door for selectively closing the first opening, the first door having a first airway communicating with the outside of the appliance; a second chamber in the housing and having a second opening; a second door for selectively closing the second opening, the second door having a second airway communicating with the outside of the appliance; and a fan in the airflow channel. The airflow channel includes a central segment disposed between the first and second chambers and communicating with the first and second airways. When activated, the fan causes ambient air to pass through the first and second airways before entering the central segment so that the first and second doors are cooled off by the ambient air. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065036 | APPLIANCE WITH A VACUUM-BASED REVERSE AIRFLOW COOLING SYSTEM - An appliance is disclosed. The appliance includes a main body defining a cavity and an air channel which is in flow communication with an outside of the appliance; an access door supported by the main body for selectively closing the cavity, the access door having an airway in flow communication with the outside of the appliance and the air channel; a fan disposed in the air channel; and an Human Machine Interface disposed on or in the access door. When activated, the fan causes ambient air from the outside of the appliance to pass through the airway before entering the air channel so that the access door is cooled off by the ambient air. | 03-18-2010 |
20100145483 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE - An assembly for an appliance is disclosed. The assembly includes a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) including an input component having a portion accessible to a user, and a display component to indicate information to the user, the display component being operatively connected to the input component. The assembly further includes a liquid barrier covering the HMI. | 06-10-2010 |
20120074123 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SELF CLEANING OVEN APPLIANCE - A control system for an appliance having at least a first oven and a second oven includes an electronic range control device for regulating a temperature of the first oven, an electromechanical thermostat assembly for regulating a temperature of the second oven, and a relay circuit assembly under control of the electronic range control device, the relay circuit assembly being configured to selectively enable operation of the first oven and the electromechanical thermostat. | 03-29-2012 |
20120111316 | COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance is provided with an apparatus that supplies combustion air (i.e. primary air) to gas burner(s) of the oven appliance. The apparatus includes an air channel that provides for a flow of fresh, combustion air from the exterior of the oven appliance to a gas burner and, more particularly, to the shutter of a gas burner. The air channel can also be provided with a flame arrestor. | 05-10-2012 |
20120152224 | VENTING SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE - A venting system for a cooking appliance having multiple ovens is provided. The venting system maintains separate ventilation between different ovens so that the gases from one oven are not introduced into the other oven(s). The venting system can be installed within the limited space available within the appliance cabinet or can be installed outside of the cabinet. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167866 | WINDOW MOUNTING FOR THERMAL EXPANSION IN AN OVEN APPLIANCE - Mounting for a window in an oven appliance is provided so as to allow for thermal expansion during oven use. More particularly, an expansion zone is provided around the window such that, during heating of the window from oven operation, the window is allowed to expand without restraint that could cause cracking or shattering. Space can be allowed for both lateral and longitudinal expansion of the window. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168423 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOP HEAT BAKE ASSIST IN A GAS OVEN APPLIANCE - A method and apparatus are described for providing top heat to assist with baking in an oven appliance having a gas bake burner. The top heat is provided by a heating element positioned in the top of the oven cavity. This top heating element is operated in a manner that assists the bottom, gas bake burner with properly browning the food on both its top and bottom. The operation of the both the top heating element and the gas bake burner can be varied to provide proper cooking and browning based upon e.g., the type of food being cooked, the amount of food being cooked, and the level of browning desired. | 07-05-2012 |
Piet Barber, South Riding, VA US
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20110035469 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING OF NETWORK TRAFFIC - A method of filtering a plurality of DNS queries, wherein each DNS query includes a query name and a resource record type, includes defining a filter rule including a domain name, a filter type, and a throttle percentage and forming a filter file including the filter rule. The method also includes transmitting the filter file from a server to a plurality of filter proxies, transmitting the filter file from each of the plurality of filter proxies to one or more processing engines, and receiving the plurality of DNS queries at one of the one or more processing engines. The method includes determining a match between the domain name and the query name and between the resource record type and the filter type for a subset of the plurality of DNS queries, and blocking a predetermined percentage (equal to the throttle percentage) of the subset of the plurality of DNS queries. | 02-10-2011 |
Randy C. Barber, Grand Junction, CO US
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20090207302 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE FEATURES IN A CONDUIT - A system and method for measuring the size and orientation of anomalies on the interior surface of a conduit. The system and method can include a camera housed in a centralizer and a means for providing measurement markers within the field of view of the camera. The system and method can also include an orientation sensor for determining the orientation of the anomaly within the conduit. | 08-20-2009 |
Richard Barber, Tempe, AZ US
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20080237251 | PLASTIC REFUSE CONTAINER - A rotational molded plastic refuse container having side walls defining downwardly facing shoulders. A pair of metal side fork pockets each having outwardly extending flanges abutting one of said shoulders and being affixed thereto. The shoulders and the flanges functioning to bear the weight of the container and its contents when the container is being manipulated to empty its contents. A lid pivotally attached to the open upper end of the container and casters removably attached to the bottom of the container. ARFID tag disposed internally of at least one of the side walls. | 10-02-2008 |
Ronald M. Barber, Boulder, CO US
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20090006975 | Distributive Real Time Information Dissemination and Information Gathering System and Service with Dynamically Harmonized Communication Channels - A computer network processor for managing information access, exchange, and interaction over a communications network has at least one input port for receiving input from the network, a first portion of memory for storing an operations framework, the framework supporting an information model including attributes and at least one communications system interface, a second portion of memory for caching information; and at least one interface to a at least one communications interface. The processor performs role-based task execution and related workflow based in part on defined attributes of the information model and in part on instruction solicited from a user through the at least one communications interface. | 01-01-2009 |
20130318203 | Distributive Real Time Information Dissemination and Information Gathering System and Service with Dynamically Harmonized Communication Channels - A computer network processor for managing information access, exchange, and interaction over a communications network has at least one input port for receiving input from the network, a first portion of memory for storing an operations framework, the framework supporting an information model including attributes and at least one communications system interface, a second portion of memory for caching information; and at least one interface to a at least one communications interface. The processor performs role-based task execution and related workflow based in part on defined attributes of the information model and in part on instruction solicited from a user through the at least one communications interface. | 11-28-2013 |
Scott Barber, Cleveland, OH US
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20120074084 | PORTABLE ON-TREAD TIRE RACK - A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position. | 03-29-2012 |
Shawn Alan Barber, Chesterfield, VA US
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20120100830 | ANONYMOUS PARTY VOICE CALL PROCESSING - A voice processing system in a communication network performs an operation in relation to a call from an anonymous calling party to a called party in a home network associated with the system. The operation uses the identity of the anonymous calling party without revealing the identity to the called party. The operations may include allowing the called party to return a call to the anonymous calling party or to send a message to the anonymous calling party, or performing a task in response to future calls or messages from the anonymous calling party such as filtering, blocking, or diverting or requesting authorization for the calling party to call the anonymous called party on demand, hi one aspect, the system automatically generates a dummy number for the anonymous calling party and uses the dummy number to guarantee anonymity by including said dummy number in a notification message or an out-dial notification. The notification may be a missed call notification or an anonymous call notification to the called party, allowing the called party to instruct or perform an operation in relation to the anonymous call while guaranteeing anonymity A voice processing system in a communication network performs an operation in relation to a call from an anonymous calling party to a called party in a home network associated with the system. The operation uses the identity of the anonymous calling party without revealing the identity to the called party. The operations may include allowing the called party to return a call to the anonymous calling party or to send a message to the anonymous calling party, or performing a task in response to future calls or messages from the anonymous calling party such as filtering, blocking, or diverting or requesting authorization for the calling party to call the anonymous called party on demand, hi one aspect, the system automatically generates a dummy number for the anonymous calling party and uses the dummy number to guarantee anonymity by including said dummy number in a notification message or an out-dial notification. The notification may be a missed call notification or an anonymous call notification to the called party, allowing the called party to instruct or perform an operation in relation to the anonymous call while guaranteeing anonymity. | 04-26-2012 |
Sheila A. Barber, Walkersville, MD US
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20090325909 | Suppression of HIV replication and prevention and treatment of HIV - The invention provides a new and effective treatment for human immunodeficiency diseases, particularly for HIV-infected individuals. The treatment utilizes tetracycline analogs, particularly minocycline, in amounts that are effective to prevent HIV replication both the central nervous system and in peripheral blood. | 12-31-2009 |
Takonia Barber, Upper Marlboro, MD US
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20120125957 | Multi-Purpose Organizer and Transporting Device - An organizer having a sheet of material divided into at least two rows and at least two columns. Each row and each column has an enclosed space sized to receive an object. Objects can be stored in the enclosed spaces and an object can be positioned on the front portion of the sheet. An object retainer having expandable and adjustable bands are attached to the sheet to secure the object to the sheet of material. The material is folded in a manner such that hanging members act as handles and transport the object. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas Barber, Noblesville, IN US
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20090123928 | Genomic Landscapes of Human Breast and Colorectal Cancers - Human cancer is caused by the accumulation of mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. To catalogue the genetic changes that occur during tumorigenesis, we isolated DNA from 11 breast and 11 colorectal tumors and determined the sequences of the genes in the Reference Sequence database in these samples. Based on analysis of exons representing 20,857 transcripts from 18,191 genes, we conclude that the genomic landscapes of breast and colorectal cancers are composed of a handful of commonly mutated gene “mountains” and a much larger number of gene “hills” that are mutated at low frequency. We describe statistical and bioinformatic tools that may help identify mutations with a role in tumorigenesis. These results have implications for understanding the nature and heterogeneity of human cancers and for using personal genomics for tumor diagnosis and therapy. | 05-14-2009 |
20130196312 | GENOMIC LANDSCAPES OF HUMAN BREAST AND COLORECTAL CANCERS - Human cancer is caused by the accumulation of mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. To catalogue the genetic changes that occur during tumorigenesis, we isolated DNA from 11 breast and 11 colorectal tumors and determined the sequences of the genes in the Reference Sequence database in these samples. Based on analysis of exons representing 20,857 transcripts from 18,191 genes, we conclude that the genomic landscapes of breast and colorectal cancers are composed of a handful of commonly mutated gene “mountains” and a much larger number of gene “hills” that are mutated at low frequency. We describe statistical and bioinformatic tools that may help identify mutations with a role in tumorigenesis. These results have implications for understanding the nature and heterogeneity of human cancers and for using personal genomics for tumor diagnosis and therapy. | 08-01-2013 |
Thomas Barber, Rodney, MI US
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20080295906 | FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING - A fuel filler neck assembly having a uniform hemmed connection between an outer funnel portion and an inner funnel portion. The outer funnel portion is typically defined by an offset-expanded cylinder and sidewalls of varying thickness. The inner funnel portion includes sidewalls that have an internal thread, which is configured to mate with the threads of a gas cap. A hemmed connection is used to join one end of the outer funnel portion to one end of the inner funnel portion. The sidewalls at one end of the outer funnel portion are folded or bent inwardly and around the rim portion to define a curled portion. A tooling assembly for producing a uniform hemmed connection between one end of the outer funnel portion and one end of the inner funnel portion. A method of producing a uniform hemmed connection between portions of a fuel filler neck. | 12-04-2008 |
Thomas Barber, Baltimore, MD US
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20100316995 | CONSENSUS CODING SEQUENCES OF HUMAN BREAST AND COLORECTAL CANCERS - Analysis of 13,023 genes in 11 breast and 11 colorectal cancers revealed that individual tumors accumulate an average of ˜90 mutant genes but that only a subset of these contribute to the neoplastic process. Using stringent criteria to delineate this subset, we identified 189 genes (average of 11 per tumor) that were mutated at significant frequency. The vast majority of these genes were not known to be genetically altered in tumors and are predicted to affect a wide range of cellular functions, including transcription, adhesion, and invasion. These data define the genetic landscape of two human cancer types, provide new targets for diagnostic and therapeutic intervention and monitoring. | 12-16-2010 |
Timothy P. Barber, Boise, ID US
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20080294711 | System and Method for Centrally Collecting Real-Time Information Regarding Consumer Click-Through Traffic - A method and system for providing the centralized collection of click-through traffic information. The method includes receiving a DNS query for a domain name at a third party auditing service from a requesting computing resource. The domain name is configured to include click-through information as a subdomain, and wherein a URL associated with the domain name provides content. The click-through information is parsed from the domain name without establishing a connection between said third party auditing server and any web server providing the content. An IP address for the web server associated with the domain name is sent to the requesting computing resource. | 11-27-2008 |
20090043900 | System and method for establishing unique sessions for DNS subscribers - A method and system for providing service over a communication network. The method includes establishing a plurality of virtual DNS servers that is supported by a DNS server. A plurality of target IP addresses is assigned for the plurality of virtual DNS servers. Each target IP address includes a first IP subaddress identifying the DNS server, and a second IP subaddress identifying a corresponding virtual DNS server. A plurality of network capable devices is uniquely assigned to the plurality of virtual DNS servers for domain name resolution. Each network capable device accesses the communication network through a corresponding network device associated with a corresponding source IP address. A service plan of a client is assigned to a first network capable device used by the client. The service plan is implemented through a DNS request under a session established between the first network capable device and its assigned first virtual DNS server. The session is uniquely identified by a combination of a first source IP address of a first network device used by the first network capable device to access the communication network, and a first target IP address of the first virtual DNS server. | 02-12-2009 |
20090178125 | Method and System for Creation and Validation of Anonymous Digital Credentials - A method and system for providing an online reputation of a client participating in one or more online forums. The method includes providing a unique client identifier associated with the client. In addition, a plurality of forum identifiers is provided for a plurality of online forums within which the client is participating, wherein each online forum is associated with a corresponding user profile. A plurality of unique verification codes is provided that is based on the plurality of forum identifiers and the client identifier. A plurality of verification sequences is provided for purposes of verifying a plurality of user profiles of the client associated with the plurality of online forums, wherein each of the plurality of verification sequences includes a corresponding verification code. Verification of a plurality of credentials associated with the plurality of user profiles is performed. A request is received that includes a corresponding verification sequence from a verifying entity for an online reputation of the client. The request is made in association with a first online forum within which the client is participating. A verified credential of a user profile that is associated with a second online forum is provided without revealing a user identity of the client that is associated with the second online forum. | 07-09-2009 |
20100036749 | Online Machine Data Collection and Archiving Process - An online machine data collection and archiving process generates a machine data profile of a customer computer accessing a transaction form of a merchant web site and links the machine data profile and a transaction record with customer identifying information using a unique transaction identification string. The process preferably captures parameters typically communicated as a part of web accesses, such as an IP address, an HTTP header, and cookie information. The process additionally causes the customer computer to process self-identification routines by processing coding within the merchant transaction form, the self-identification routines yielding further profile parameters. The process further includes a routine for bypassing an intervening proxy to the merchant web site to reveal the true IP address of the customer computer. | 02-11-2010 |
20110202665 | Establishing Unique Sessions for DNS Subscribers - A system establishes virtual DNS servers that are supported by a DNS server. Target IP addresses are assigned for the virtual DNS servers. Network capable devices are uniquely assigned to the virtual DNS servers for domain name resolution. Each network capable device accesses the communication network through a corresponding network device associated with a corresponding source IP address. A client's service plan is assigned to a first network capable device used by the client. The service plan is implemented through a DNS request under a session established between the first network capable device and its assigned first virtual DNS server. The session is uniquely identified by a first source IP address of a first network device used by the first network capable device to access the communication network and a first target IP address of the first virtual DNS server. | 08-18-2011 |
20110218856 | Proxy Piercing for Identifying Address of and Marketing to a User Device Involved in an Online Transaction - An online machine data collection and archiving process generates a machine data profile of a customer computer accessing a transaction form of a merchant web site and links the machine data profile and a transaction record with customer identifying information using a unique transaction identification string. The process may capture parameters typically communicated as a part of web accesses, such as an IP address, an HTTP header, and cookie information. The process additionally causes the customer computer to process self-identification routines by processing coding within the merchant transaction form, the self-identification routines yielding further profile parameters. The process further includes a routine for bypassing an intervening proxy to the merchant web site to reveal the true IP address of the customer computer. Identifying the customer computer is useful for functions such as fraud detection and marketing. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218860 | Identifying and marketing to a user device involved in an online transaction - An online machine data collection and archiving process generates a machine data profile of a customer computer accessing a transaction form of a merchant web site and links the machine data profile and a transaction record with customer identifying information using a unique transaction identification string. The process may capture parameters typically communicated as a part of web accesses, such as an IP address, an HTTP header, and cookie information. The process additionally causes the customer computer to process self-identification routines by processing coding within the merchant transaction form, the self-identification routines yielding further profile parameters. The process further includes a routine for bypassing an intervening proxy to the merchant web site to reveal the true IP address of the customer computer. Identifying the customer computer is useful for functions such as fraud detection and marketing. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218877 | Detecting Online Fraud by Proxy Piercing to Identify Address of a User Device Involved in an Online Transaction - An online machine data collection and archiving process generates a machine data profile of a customer computer accessing a transaction form of a merchant web site and links the machine data profile and a transaction record with customer identifying information using a unique transaction identification string. The process may capture parameters typically communicated as a part of web accesses, such as an IP address, an HTTP header, and cookie information. The process additionally causes the customer computer to process self-identification routines by processing coding within the merchant transaction form, the self-identification routines yielding further profile parameters. The process further includes a routine for bypassing an intervening proxy to the merchant web site to reveal the true IP address of the customer computer. Identifying the customer computer is useful for functions such as fraud detection and marketing. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218916 | Secure, Closed-Loop Electronic Transfer of Money - A method of providing for a money transfer over a network includes the steps of: providing a stamp having a face value and a lifespan both indicated on the stamp, the stamp being a string that is a concatenation of two or more fields including the face value and the lifespan, with at least one of the fields calculated according to a prescription involving a hashing or encryption of a concatenation of others of the fields or of some other field not part of the stamp; affixing the stamp to an e-mail; and allowing the recipient of the e-mail to obtain value for the stamp if the stamp is presented to a predetermined entity (such as a stamp issuer) for the stamp value within the lifespan indicated on the stamp. The stamp may comprise a concatenation of a set of fields, including a lifespan, a stamp value; and hash/encryption. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218917 | Secure Transfer of Value Via Electronic Stamp - A method of providing for a money transfer over a network includes the steps of: providing a stamp having a face value and a lifespan both indicated on the stamp, the stamp being a string that is a concatenation of two or more fields including the face value and the lifespan, with at least one of the fields calculated according to a prescription involving a hashing or encryption of a concatenation of others of the fields or of some other field not part of the stamp; affixing the stamp to an e-mail; and allowing the recipient of the e-mail to obtain value for the stamp if the stamp is presented to a predetermined entity (such as a stamp issuer) for the stamp value within the lifespan indicated on the stamp. The stamp may comprise a concatenation of a set of fields, including a lifespan, a stamp value; and hash/encryption. | 09-08-2011 |
20120151024 | Establishing Unique Sessions for DNS Subscribers - A system establishes virtual DNS servers that are supported by a DNS server. Target IP addresses are assigned for the virtual DNS servers. Network capable devices are uniquely assigned to the virtual DNS servers for domain name resolution. Each network capable device accesses the communication network through a corresponding network device associated with a corresponding source IP address. A client's service plan is assigned to a first network capable device used by the client. The service plan is implemented through a DNS request under a session established between the first network capable device and its assigned first virtual DNS server. The session is uniquely identified by a first source IP address of a first network device used by the first network capable device to access the communication network and a first target IP address of the first virtual DNS server. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151072 | Establishing Unique Sessions for DNS Subscribers - A system establishes virtual DNS servers that are supported by a DNS server. Target IP addresses are assigned for the virtual DNS servers. Network capable devices are uniquely assigned to the virtual DNS servers for domain name resolution. Each network capable device accesses the communication network through a corresponding network device associated with a corresponding source IP address. A client's service plan is assigned to a first network capable device used by the client. The service plan is implemented through a DNS request under a session established between the first network capable device and its assigned first virtual DNS server. The session is uniquely identified by a first source IP address of a first network device used by the first network capable device to access the communication network and a first target IP address of the first virtual DNS server. | 06-14-2012 |
20120158962 | Collecting Information Regarding Consumer Click-Through Traffic - A method and system for providing the centralized collection of click-through traffic information. The method includes receiving a DNS query for a domain name at a third party auditing service from a requesting computing resource. The domain name is configured to include click-through information as a subdomain, and wherein a URL associated with the domain name provides content. The click-through information is parsed from the domain name without establishing a connection between said third party auditing server and any web server providing the content. An IP address for the web server associated with the domain name is sent to the requesting computing resource. | 06-21-2012 |
20120277558 | Apparatus and Method for Orthogonalizing Signals Detecting Blood Oxygenation and Blood Volume - A filter for detecting changes in skin color. The filter includes a filter material capable of filtering a frequency range and configured to orthogonalize an overall red response and an overall blue response in response to a spectral power distribution of a given light condition. The overall red response is based on a first plurality of spectral responses for a first human perceived chromatic channel used primarily for detecting blood oxygenation in a human. The overall blue response is based on a second plurality of spectral responses for a second human perceived chromatic channel used primarily for detecting blood volume. | 11-01-2012 |
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20140033317 | Authenticating Users For Accurate Online Audience Measurement - Online entities oftentimes desire to ascertain information about their audience members. To determine information about audience members and their activities, online transactions including information about transactions performed by audience members are collected. One or more audience analysis processes are applied to the online transactions to determine the collection of online transactions performed by a given audience member. With an accurate assignment of online transaction to the audience member, the audience member and associated transactions may be classified as a legitimate or illegitimate. | 01-30-2014 |
20140181906 | SYSTEM FOR SECURE ENROLLMENT AND SECURE VERIFICATION OF NETWORK USERS BY A CENTRALIZED IDENTIFICATION SERVICE - A system and method for providing, as a service over a computer network (especially a packet-switched computer network) to a body of merchants connected to the computer network, verification of consumer identification based on data provided over the computer network by scanning devices attached to the computers operated by consumers. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181919 | SYSTEM FOR SECURE ENROLLMENT AND SECURE VERIFICATION OF NETWORK USERS BY A CENTRALIZED IDENTIFICATION SERVICE - A system and method for providing, as a service over a computer network (especially a packet-switched computer network) to a body of merchants connected to the computer network, verification of consumer identification based on data provided over the computer network by scanning devices attached to the computers operated by consumers. | 06-26-2014 |
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20150066638 | Collecting Information Regarding Consumer Click-Through Traffic - A method and system for providing the centralized collection of click-through traffic information. The method includes receiving a DNS query for a domain name at a third party auditing service from a requesting computing resource. The domain name is configured to include click-through information as a subdomain, and wherein a URL associated with the domain name provides content. The click-through information is parsed from the domain name without establishing a connection between said third party auditing server and any web server providing the content. An IP address for the web server associated with the domain name is sent to the requesting computing resource. | 03-05-2015 |
Yihua S. Barber, Novi, MI US
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20090107432 | CYLINDER VALVE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cylinder valve operating system for an internal combustion engine includes a camshaft driving a number of intake and exhaust valve operators which may be selectively disabled through the operation of a valving system including a hydraulic phase shifter integrated with the camshaft and connected between a source of high pressure oil and at least the intake valve operators. The hydraulic phase shifter allows one group of valves, such as the exhaust valves, to be disabled before the other group of valves, typically the intake valves. | 04-30-2009 |
Zeb Barber, Bozeman, MT US
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20120106579 | Precise Broadband Frequency Modulated Laser - A method, apparatus and computer-readable storage medium are described for a tunable laser source that produces a desired frequency modulated optical waveform with a precision within 0.01 percent over a bandwidth greater than about 50 gigaHertz. An apparatus includes a tunable laser having one or more drive inputs for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser; and an optical detector. Multiple optical paths are configured to direct light output by the laser onto the optical detector. A laser controller is configured to provide to a drive input a loopback signal based on a measured or predetermined difference in optical dispersion among the plurality of optical paths and a detector signal output from the optical detector. In some embodiments, a ranging device includes the tunable laser source. | 05-03-2012 |
20120140236 | Spatial Spectral Photonic Receiver for Direction Finding via Wideband Phase Sensitive Spectral Mapping - An apparatus includes a single or dual output port, dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer configured to generate a first optical signal in one path, and to generate a second optical signal in a different path. The apparatus also includes an optical spectrum analyzer configured to receive output from at least one port of the dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer. A method includes causing radio frequency signals from two different antennae to modulate an optical carrier at a corresponding drive of a dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer, and causing output from at least one port of the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer to be directed to an optical spectrum analyzer. The method further comprises determining arrival angle at each of a plurality of frequencies in the radio frequency signals based on output from the optical spectrum analyzer. | 06-07-2012 |
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