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Scott E. Adcook, Irvine, CA US
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20110025494 | Relative Location Determination of Mobile Sensor Nodes - Automated sensor localization systems and methods are described. An exemplary application for the sensor localization system is in a “Sense Through the Wall” (STTW) radar system, involving a plurality of distributed sensors or sensor nodes. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025545 | Method and system for motion compensation for hand held MTI radar sensor - Methods to quantify the amount of radial platform motion of a portable sensor are described. In an exemplary embodiment, the method uses the frequency domain phase data in the range bin corresponding to a large stationary object. A correction factor is computed and applied back into the time domain samples prior to processing by Doppler filters used to measure motion in the scene. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025546 | Mobile sense through the wall radar system - A method and apparatus for sensing a target through a wall or obstruction by a Moving Target Indicator (MTI) radar sensor. In an exemplary embodiment, a series of radar pulses are transmitted at frequencies less than about 5 GHz. Radar return signals are received at a plurality of receive antenna array subapertures. The radar return signals are processed by a digital beamformer to form multiple beams. Target detection processing detects moving and stationary targets through a plurality of parallel target detection signal processing paths. | 02-03-2011 |
20120075162 | PLUG-IN ANTENNA - A modular plug-in antenna array capable of low cost and automated manufacturing is disclosed. The antenna element is designed to work efficiently over a broadband with simplified assembly requirements and to be used in discrete or array applications. Plug-in antennas eliminate the need for external tools, and allow the antenna to be removed, for service, test, and ease of assembly. Many transceivers are assembled using printed circuit board techniques whereon electronic components are mounted using a pick and place process. The plug-in antenna connects directly onto the circuit board; with connectors that are compatible with a pick and place process and which are produced in mass quantities for the computer and telecommunications industry, thus yielding lower costs than traditional high performance RF coaxial connectors. With demands for higher antenna bandwidth, the disclosed simplified plug-in antenna provides an appropriate balance between performance and the ease of modular assembly, manufacture, and costs. | 03-29-2012 |
20130249730 | INTERFERENCE MITIGATION IN THROUGH THE WALL RADAR - This invention relates to sense through the wall radar. A main channel of a radar system ( | 09-26-2013 |
Scott E. Bachik, Cranberry Township, PA US
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20100169113 | HOSPITAL SERVICE LINE MANAGEMENT TOOL - A method for managing, organizing, integrating, and evaluating a service line of a hospital. Primary goals of the present method include, for example, improving patient care, increasing financial margins, and building volume. | 07-01-2010 |
Scott E. Burridge, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100250834 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PERFORM CACHING BASED ON FILE-LEVEL HEURISTICS - A method and system to perform caching based at least on one or more file-level heuristics. The caching of a storage medium in a caching device is performed by a cache policy engine. The cache policy engine receives file-level information of input/output access of data of the storage medium and caches or evicts the data of the storage medium in the caching device based on the received file-level information. By utilizing information about the files and file operations associated with the disk sectors or logical block addresses of the storage medium, the cache policy engine can make a better decision on the data selection of the storage medium to be cached in or evicted from the caching device in one embodiment of the invention. Higher cache hit rates can be achieved and the performance of the system utilizing the cache policy engine is improved. | 09-30-2010 |
20150177817 | SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROL OF STORAGE DEVICE POWER STATES - Systems and techniques for control of storage device power states are described herein. In some embodiments, a control system for a storage device of a computing device may include receiver logic to receive a proximity signal indicative of a distance of a user from a proximity sensor, transition logic to determine that the proximity signal satisfies out-of-proximity criteria and generate an out-transition signal based at least in part on the determination that the proximity signal satisfies the out-of-proximity criteria, and state-change logic to cause a change in a power state of the storage device from a first power state to a second power state, in response to the out-transition signal, wherein the storage device consumes less power in the second power state than in the first power state. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 06-25-2015 |
Scott E. Buzby, Burlington Township, NJ US
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20100111796 | Integrated SCR and AMOX Catalyst Systems - Catalysts, methods of preparing catalyst, and methods for treating exhaust gas streams are described. In one or more embodiments, a catalyst system includes an upstream zone effective to catalyze the conversion of a mixture of NO | 05-06-2010 |
Scott E. Bysick, Elizabethtown, PA US
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20100140278 | Plastic Container Having A Deep-Inset Base - A plastic container of the type that may be formed from a material such as PET using the stretch blow molding process includes a main body portion and a base portion that is characterized by a relatively tall and narrow profile above the standing ring and that has a deep inset recess defined therein. The deep inset recess is defined in part by an upstanding inner sidewall portion adjacent to the standing ring that has a height that may be greater than about 0.35 inch. The upstanding inner sidewall portion may have a substantially straight portion that is substantially parallel to a substantially straight portion of an outer sidewall of the base. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140838 | Method of Making Plastic Container Having A Deep-Inset Base - A method of plastic container having a deep inset base of the type that has a standing ring for supporting the container on a flat surface includes steps of molding a container blank having a standing ring and a base projection portion that is formed beneath the standing ring and relatively displacing the base projection portion upwardly with respect to the standing ring until the base projection portion is positioned above the standing ring. An improved plastic container having a deep inset base is also disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100170199 | Method and System for Handling Containers - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced in the containers. For each container, temporary deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element in a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum in the container. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170200 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced in the containers. For each container, temporary deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element in a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum in the container. | 07-08-2010 |
20110185677 | Method and System for Handling Containers - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced in the containers. For each container, temporary deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element in a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum in the container. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186536 | PRESSURE EQUALIZING CLOSURE - The present invention provides a closure for a hot-fill container comprising: a cap member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a wall portion having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface comprises threads to mate with a threaded neck finish of a hot-fill container; a flexible diaphragm member comprising: at least one flexible portion in a first position and a sealing lip portion to seal a liquid in the container thus preventing the liquid from traveling to the threaded neck finish of the container; and a disc member interposed between the cap member and the diaphragm member, wherein the disc member comprises: a hydrophobic filter membrane and at least one vent providing a path for air to travel from an area near the threads to the hydrophobic filter member, wherein the flexible diaphragm member flexes to compensate for a change in pressure within the container by transitioning downwards in response to a decrease in pressure and/or by transitioning upwards in response to an increase in pressure. | 08-04-2011 |
20110266293 | Deformable Container With Hoop Rings - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced in the containers. For each container, temporary deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element in a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum in the container. | 11-03-2011 |
20120240515 | Method and System for Handling Containers - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced therein. The deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element it a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248127 | Closure for Use in Hotfill and Pasteurization Applications - A closure for a container comprising: a cap member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a wall portion having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface comprises threads to mate with a threaded neck finish of a container; and a composite disc member comprising: an outer vent ring portion comprising a plurality of vents wherein the vents provide a path for air to travel from an area near the threads to an area between the bottom surface of the cap member and the composite disc member, wherein the vent ring portion functions to seal liquid in the container thus preventing the liquid from traveling to the threaded neck finish of the container; and an inner flexible diaphragm portion in a first position, wherein the flexible diaphragm portion flexes to compensate for a change in pressure within the container by transitioning downwards in response to a decrease in pressure and/or by transitioning upwards in response to an increase in pressure. | 10-04-2012 |
20130043202 | Plastic Containers, Base Configurations for Plastic Containers, and Systems, Methods, and Base Molds Thereof - Plastic containers, base configurations for plastic containers, and systems, methods, and base molds thereof. Plastic containers have base portions constructed and operative to accommodate internal pressures within the container due to elevated temperature processing, such as hot-filling, pasteurization, and/or retort processing. Plastic containers can also be constructed and operative to accommodate internal pressures within the filled container resulting from subjecting the filled plastic container to cooling or cool-down processing. | 02-21-2013 |
20130043209 | Plastic Containers Having Base Configurations with Particular Up-Stand Geometries, and Systems, Methods, and Base Molds Thereof - Plastic containers, base configurations for plastic containers, and systems, methods, and base molds thereof. In particular, the disclosed subject matter involves container base configurations having particular up-stand geometries that can assist or facilitate elevated temperature processing and/or cooling processing of plastic containers. | 02-21-2013 |
20130306660 | HOT FILL CONTAINER HAVING SUPERIOR CRUSH RESISTANCE - A hot fill plastic container has a dome portion with a convex outer surface that defines a maximum outer diameter of the container so as to extend outwardly beyond a main body portion of the container. The generally egg-shaped dome portion enhances the crush resistance of the dome and provides a point of contact between containers when they are placed adjacent to one another. A circumferential stiffening groove may be provided near a lower end of the dome portion. | 11-21-2013 |
20150375883 | PLASTIC CONTAINERS HAVING BASE CONFIGURATIONS WITH UP-STAND WALLS HAVING A PLURALITY OF RINGS, AND SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND BASE MOLDS THEREOF - Plastic containers, base configurations for plastic containers, and systems, methods, and base molds thereof. In particular, the disclosed subject matter involves container base configurations having particular up-stand geometries that can assist or facilitate elevated temperature processing and/or cooling processing of plastic containers. | 12-31-2015 |
Scott E. Coblitz, Houston, TX US
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20150132066 | SUBSEA PLATFORM TRANSPORTER (SPT) - A subsea platform transporter includes a plurality of pontoon members, a plurality of column members interconnecting select adjacent ones of the plurality of pontoon members forming a support frame having an inner platform receiving area, a plurality of buoyancy members mechanically linked to at least one of the plurality of pontoon members and the plurality of column members, and a plurality of platform retaining members mounted to one or more of the plurality of pontoon members and the plurality of column members about the inner platform receiving area. The plurality of platform retaining members is configured and disposed to selectively retain and release a platform supported by the subsea platform transporter. | 05-14-2015 |
20160023732 | SUBSEA VESSEL AND USE - A subsea vessel includes filler material, which may be enclosed by an outer shell and may provide the vessel with a density for floatation. Exemplary applications for the vessels include buoyancy and tanks to hold fluids for operations subsea. The filler may include thermoplastic materials and/or concrete, which may be formed to create internal void spaces. | 01-28-2016 |
Scott E. Cravens, Leawood, KS US
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20110132398 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANTI-FOULING AN ANEMOMETER - An apparatus and method for adaptive materials arranged in a variety of orientations and with a wide range of attachment configurations to induce structural vibrations at extremely high frequencies. These mechanical vibrations cause fouling agents to become detached and accordingly “clean” an otherwise dirty element or wire of a hot-wire anemometer, planar or curvilinear sensor surface, or display surfaces. They also can be made to vibrate at such frequencies with such intensities that local droplets of water are either shaken off or instantaneously cavitate, thereby allowing the elements to be used in all weather conditions. | 06-09-2011 |
Scott E. Davis, Oceanside, CA US
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20090236225 | MICRORNA DETECTION - Provided herein are methods for detection of miRNA in a sample. In certain embodiments, the sample comprises RNA and is derived from a cell or tissue. The methods of detection employ a competitor molecule to allow for detection of an miRNA in the presence of an anti-miRNA oligonucleotide. | 09-24-2009 |
Scott E. Dluge, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100171346 | Closed Cell Foam Vehicle Interior Component And Method Of Making Same - A vehicle seat assembly including at least a component of the seat assembled made of closed-cell foam and having an integral exterior surface. The component may include a backrest, headrest, seat cushion or a component thereof such as an armrest. A method of forming a seat assembly including a first seat component and a second seat component wherein at least one of the first and the second components are made of closed-cell foam. | 07-08-2010 |
Scott E. Dolgos, Bridgeville, PA US
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20140261781 | Adjustable Temperature Regulatd Faucet - A faucet includes a mixing chamber, a cold water actuator, a hot water actuator, a cold water actuator, and a valve assembly. The mixing chamber is in fluid communication with a spout. The bypass chamber is operably coupled to a source of cold water. The cold water actuator is operably coupled to provide, upon actuation, cold water to the mixing chamber. The hot water actuator is operably coupled to provide, upon actuation, hot water to the mixing chamber. The valve assembly has a seal configured to move in a direction away from the spout responsive to a temperature of water in the mixing chamber exceeding a threshold, such that fluid connection is provided between the bypass chamber and the mixing chamber. | 09-18-2014 |
Scott E. Eells, Bloomington, IN US
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20080200839 | DUAL STIFFNESS WIRE GUIDE - A composite wire guide is formed from a more flexible distal wire guide and stiffer proximal wire guide. The flexible and stiff wire guides are joined by a connector that is tapered to provide a smooth transition between the distal and proximal portions. In other embodiments, wire guides may be joined by a joining ring, which may have a cross-section that is uniform, stepped, or tapered. | 08-21-2008 |
20090162417 | DRUG ELUTING OCULAR CONFORMER - A coated, drug eluting ocular conformer includes an ocular conformer and at least one substantially purified anti-fibrosis agent. The ocular conformer is formed from a base material having inner and outer sides, including apical and basal portions configured to contact one or more conjunctival tissues in an eye of a patient. The anti-fibrosis agent is formulated into at least one ophthalmic medicament layer over at least one side of the ocular conformer or is impregnated within the base material of the ocular conformer. The device may be configured to release the anti-fibrosis agent from one or both sides of the ocular conformer. An elution control layer may be included to facilitate controlled release of the anti-fibrosis agent. In addition, an adhesion promoting layer may be included in the device to promote adhesion of polymeric layers to the base material or to ocular tissues during delivery. The coated, drug eluting ocular conformer may be used to reduce scarring in the eye, typically by applying the device to the eye following eye surgery, an eye injury caused by chemical, thermal or mechanical trauma, or an eye disease or condition associated with scarring. | 06-25-2009 |
20090171435 | IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body. | 07-02-2009 |
20110295237 | SUTURE WINDING FOR A DRAINAGE CATHETER - Drainage catheters for use in a variety of medical procedures are presented herein. The drainage catheter features an improved tension member locking mechanism. In use, once the drainage catheter is placed as desired, a second connector piece is rotated relative to a first connector piece to wind the tension member around a spooling region and pull the distal end of the catheter tube into a locked configuration. Once the tension member is tensioned, the first and second connector pieces are pulled into a locking engagement thereby securing the catheter tube in the locked configuration. | 12-01-2011 |
20120211120 | IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body. | 08-23-2012 |
Scott E. Ellis, Greenville, SC US
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20150377146 | EROSION SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD IN AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION GAS TURBINE SYSTEM - In an embodiment, a method includes flowing an exhaust gas from a turbine of a gas turbine system to an exhaust gas compressor of the gas turbine system via an exhaust recirculation path; evaluating moist flow parameters of the exhaust gas within an inlet section of the exhaust gas compressor using a controller comprising non-transitory media programmed with instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions; and modulating cooling of the exhaust gas within the exhaust recirculation path, heating of the exhaust gas within the inlet section of the exhaust gas compressor, or both, based on the evaluation. | 12-31-2015 |
Scott E. Fahlman, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090289897 | FORCE-SENSING MOUSE POINTING DEVICE FOR COMPUTER INPUT - A mouse has a set of force sensors that measure vertical force with respect to the surface on which the mouse moves and pass information to the computer system in question. The mouse output can be used for: 1) downward force; 2) tilt in several directions; 3) rotation. The relevant application program can use the data for any number of purposes. | 11-26-2009 |
Scott E. Forse, Venetia, PA US
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20150056018 | DRIVE-OVER BERM FOR A CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A drive-over berm for use with a protective liner. The berm is constructed of an elongate border sheet strip of a liquid-impermeable material having a berm sleeve along an outside elongate edge and an apron along an elongate inside edge for sealed securement to an underlying liquid-impermeable protective liner. A series of unconnected elongate resilient berm log segments are slidably received in the sleeve and exposed outer surfaces of the sleeve are provided with a high visibility color. | 02-26-2015 |
20150086273 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A PIPELINE AND PIPELINE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A method is disclosed for installing a pipeline made up of a plurality of pipe lengths or sections to extend along a predetermined underground grade in a trench. Pillow blocks are secured to the underside of the pipe lengths at predetermined intervals and the pipe lengths are respectively lifted with the pillow blocks suspended thereunder and sequentially placed in the trench with the blocks positioned thereunder on the grade surface in the trench. The pipe sections are then secured together to form a pipeline and the trench is backfilled. The pillow blocks may be adhered to the underside of the pipe sections or the pillow blocks may be loosely secured to the underside of the pipe lengths whereby the blocks will maintain a position by force of gravity under the respective pipe sections to which they are attached when the respective pipe sections are suspended in the air above ground. | 03-26-2015 |
Scott E. Garee, Mckinney, TX US
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20120124580 | CONTROLLING A VIRTUAL MACHINE - A system is operatively coupled to a remote computer via a network. The system comprises service processing logic and a server executing a virtual machine. The service processing logic controls the virtual machine as directed by the remote computer. | 05-17-2012 |
Scott E. Gnau, Escondido, CA US
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20090132471 | Dynamic query and step routing between systems tuned for different objectives - A computer-implemented apparatus, method, and article of manufacture manage a plurality of database systems. A domain includes a plurality of database systems. Each of the database systems is tuned for a particular type of workload. A virtual regulator (or multiple virtual regulators running in parallel) manages the domain and routes a set of one or more queries to a particular database system within the domain based on a cost function for each database system. | 05-21-2009 |
Scott E. Gunsaullus, Itasca, IL US
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20090050761 | ALL TERRAIN MATERIAL AND TOOL TRAY - A reinforced all terrain material and tool tray, having an articulating shelf assembly mounted on an articulating base assembly in order to improve access to construction material such as paint or tools, can be used on a roof, the ground, or on ladder, with or without the ladder shelf. | 02-26-2009 |
Scott E. Highbarger, Longmont, CO US
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20090024679 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE IN A LARGE MEMORY HEAP ENVIRONMENT - A memory management system is disclosed having a first memory heap module that assigns newly created objects to a first memory category and assigns persistent objects to a second memory category. The memory management system further assigns infrequently accessed persistent objects to a third memory category. A garbage collecting module collects garbage on objects in the first and second memory categories, but does not access objects in the third memory category. An operating system pages inactive objects assigned to the third memory category to a stable store. A user can debug the system, checking how many objects are assigned to the third memory category, and how many objects assigned to the third memory category are not accessed after initial allocation. Objects can be assigned to the third memory category based on selected criteria including time since access, likelihood of future object access, object size, and object priority. | 01-22-2009 |
Scott E. Hitson, Riverside, CA US
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20130062477 | Brush buddy - To facilitate any painting task, painters have a variety of sizes of paintbrushes specifically designed for the job at hand. It is essential for painters to maintain several brushes to accommodate any painting job. Unfortunately, properly storing paintbrushes during use can often present a challenge. Many painters simply place their paintbrush directly inside the paint pail, or store the brushes upside down in an empty paint can. Storing the paintbrush in this manner can prove detrimental to the paintbrush bristles, often resulting in dried and matted bristles. Storing a paint brush upside down during use can also result in paint running down the brush and coating the handle in a hard to remove residue. The Brush Buddy's uniquely designed storage receptacle protects expensive paintbrushes and facilitates a clean and efficient working environment. | 03-14-2013 |
Scott E. Hommema, Pearland, TX US
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20090200210 | Method Of Removing Solids From Bitumen Froth - A paraffinic solvent, gravity-based process is disclosed for removing solids content from bitumen froth streams comprising the steps of placing particle-sizing instrumentation in a bitumen froth inlet stream to a gravity settling vessel subsequent to the addition of paraffinic solvent. The addition of solvent forming aggregates. A representative particle size distribution of entrained aggregates is measured with the particle-sizing instrumentation. The settling rate of the aggregates from the particle size distribution is determined mathematically. Operating data is collected while repeating one or more times the foregoing process steps and while changing one or more process conditions of the gravity-based process. A set of operating conditions are then established based upon particle size and settling rate from the generated data. The paraffinic solvent, gravity-based process is operated by adjusting process conditions to optimize the settling rate of the aggregates based upon the established set of operating conditions. | 08-13-2009 |
20090301714 | Composition and Method For Using Waxy Oil-External Emulsions To Modify Reservoir Permeability Profiles - A waxy oil-external emulsion is provided for injection into a selected zone of a subsurface formation. The selected zone is typically a high permeability zone. The emulsion generally comprises oil, added wax, and water. The emulsion may also include an emulsifying agent and a solvent. The emulsion is formulated to be a liquid at a temperature greater than a targeted temperature in the subsurface formation, but a solid at the targeted temperature. The targeted temperature is typically the maximum operating temperature for the formation. A method of formulating the emulsion is also provided. Further, a method of plugging a high permeability zone using the emulsion is disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20120149605 | Composition and Method For Using Waxy Oil-External Emulsions To Modify Reservoir Permeability Profiles - A waxy oil-external emulsion is provided for injection into a selected zone of a subsurface formation. The selected zone is typically a high permeability zone. The emulsion generally comprises oil, added wax, and water. The emulsion may also include an emulsifying agent and a solvent. The emulsion is formulated to be a liquid at a temperature greater than a targeted temperature in the subsurface formation, but a solid at the targeted temperature. The targeted temperature is typically the maximum operating temperature for the formation. A method of formulating the emulsion is also provided. Further, a method of plugging a high permeability zone using the emulsion is disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
Scott E. Hommema, Lagos NG
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20120305264 | Solvent Surveillance in Solvent-Based Heavy Oil Recovery Processes - The present disclosure relates to solvent surveillance in heavy oil production. A method includes the steps of measuring an amount of a native bitumen marker (NBM) in a heavy oil, measuring an amount of the NBM in a recovery-aid solvent, measuring an amount of the NBM in a blend including the heavy oil and the recovery-aid solvent, and applying a blending model to determine a fraction of the recovery-aid solvent in the blend. | 12-06-2012 |
Scott E. Jakes, Southbury, CT US
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20090171089 | 1,6 NAPHTHRIDINES USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF SYK KINASE - Disclosed are compounds of formula (I): | 07-02-2009 |
Scott E. Jenack, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090312626 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING MRI IMAGING - Described herein are articles and methods for improving MRI imaging. The articles and methods augment fat saturation, which improves the resolution of the MRI image and ultimately provides more precise and accurate diagnosis of diseases. | 12-17-2009 |
Scott E. Johnson, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20130121115 | TRANSDUCER MOUNTING BLOCKS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A mounting block for fastening equipment such as a sonar transducer onto the hull or transom of a boat which consists of a flat body portion formed into a predetermined size and shape, the body further having a front face and a back face, the back face further having one or more channel grooves for retaining an adhesive, the channel grooves further having internal surfaces to provide mechanical grip to the hardened adhesive thereby preventing mechanical separation between sonar transducer or other equipment and the mounting block. | 05-16-2013 |
Scott E. Johnson, Hutto, TX US
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20140125209 | CHASSIS DRAWER FOR MODULAR INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES - A drawer for receiving components may include a caddy tray and at least one caddy. The caddy tray may include a substantially planar caddy tray bottom defining a caddy tray depth and a caddy tray width. The at least one caddy may be mechanically coupled to the caddy tray via a hinge mechanically coupled to the caddy tray bottom such that the caddy pivots relative to the caddy tray about the hinge, the hinge having an axis generally parallel to the caddy tray depth, the at least one caddy having a plurality of bays, each bay having one or more structural components for receiving a modular information handling resource and configured such that the bay is accessed for insertion or removal of the modular information handling resource when the at least one caddy is pivoted from a closed position to an open position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140126144 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCE - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include sliding a slider slidably coupled to the structural member and mechanically coupled to the structural member by an ejection spring with an ejection spring force configured to bias the slider in a first position relative to the structural member in absence of a force other than the rejection spring force, wherein the sliding is in a direction opposite the ejection spring force and away from the first position, and wherein the structural member defines at least a portion of a bay for receiving an information handling resource. The method may also include engaging the slider with a release latch mechanically coupled to the structural member, such that when engaged with the release latch, the slider is biased in a second position away from the first position. | 05-08-2014 |
20150163946 | CHASSIS DRAWER FOR MODULAR INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES - A drawer for receiving components may include a caddy tray and at least one caddy. The caddy tray may include a substantially planar caddy tray bottom defining a caddy tray depth and a caddy tray width. The at least one caddy may be mechanically coupled to the caddy tray via a hinge mechanically coupled to the caddy tray bottom such that the caddy pivots relative to the caddy tray about the hinge, the hinge having an axis generally parallel to the caddy tray depth, the at least one caddy having a plurality of bays, each bay having one or more structural components for receiving a modular information handling resource and configured such that the bay is accessed for insertion or removal of the modular information handling resource when the at least one caddy is pivoted from a closed position to an open position. | 06-11-2015 |
Scott E. Johnson, Downey, CA US
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20140037423 | RAM AIR TURBINE OVERSPEED PROTECTION - A power generation system includes a ram air turbine that is connected to a generator. The power generation system may be located in a pod, for example a pod for mounting on an aircraft. The ram air turbine receives air that passes through an air path through the pod, going in through an air inlet, through the turbine to turn the turbine, and out through an air outlet. The system includes a deployable flow obstruction, such as one or more airbags, that are deployable to suddenly obstruct the flow through the air path. The obstruction may be used to cut off flow (or greatly reduce flow), when overspeed of the ram air turbine is detected. The obstruction deploys (for example, airbags deploy in an air inlet of the system) to prevent continuation of the overspeed operation of the turbine, which may damage parts of the system. | 02-06-2014 |
Scott E. Jordan, Ketchum, ID US
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20130239298 | GARMENT WITH HIDDEN POCKETS FOR SECURELY HOLDING PERSONAL ITEMS - A garment for securely holding personal items at a location adjacent an armhole including pocket structures located below one or both armholes of the garment and/or pocket structures located along the shoulder of the garment. | 09-19-2013 |
Scott E. Kohnie, Richardson, TX US
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20120257877 | MEDIA COMPOSITION SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONNECTION - Computer-based methods for time-based media composition of programs that include secondary material. The methods involve searching for secondary media available from secondary material providers over a wide-area network, selecting secondary material, receiving metadata pertaining to the selected secondary material, inserting a representation of the selected secondary media into a media composition, playing back a sequence of the media composition that includes the secondary media, wherein playback of the secondary media involves playing an evaluation version of the secondary media streamed to a media composition system over the wide area network, and displaying metadata pertaining to the selected secondary material. The media composition system facilitates purchasing and transfer, and re-linking of the secondary media for inclusion within the media composition. In-context previewing of secondary media facilitates selection of the optimal secondary material, accelerated workflows, and improved media cost control. | 10-11-2012 |
Scott E. Kufeld, Houston, TX US
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20110300025 | ENERGY EFFICIENT POLYOLEFIN PROCESS - A manufacturing process for producing polyolefin, having a feed system, a reactor system including at least one polymerization reactor, a diluent/monomer recovery system, a fractionation system, and an extrusion/loadout system having an extruder. The manufacturing process is configured to consume less than 325 kilowatt-hours of electricity per metric ton of polyolefin produced. | 12-08-2011 |
20120139149 | ENERGY EFFICIENT POLYOLEFIN PROCESS - A manufacturing system for producing polyolefin includes a polymerization reactor, a flash chamber, and a purge column. In certain embodiments, the purge column may receive a solids stream directly from the flash chamber. Further, the purge column may function as a feed tank for an extruder within an extrusion/loadout system. According to certain embodiments, the manufacturing system may be configured to consume less than 445 kilowatt-hours of energy per metric ton of polyolefin produced based on consumption of electricity, steam, and fuel gas. | 06-07-2012 |
20120232231 | Component Separations in Polymerization - A process for component separation in a polymer production system, comprising separating a polymerization product stream into a gas stream and a polymer stream, wherein the gas stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, distilling the gas stream into a light hydrocarbon stream, wherein the light hydrocarbon stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, contacting the light hydrocarbon stream with an absorption solvent system, wherein at least a portion of the unreacted ethylene from the light hydrocarbon stream is absorbed by the absorption solvent system, and recovering a waste gas stream from the absorption solvent system, wherein the waste gas stream comprises ethane, hydrogen, or combinations thereof. | 09-13-2012 |
20130005929 | FLASHLINE HEATER SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present embodiments provide a system and method for separation within a polymer production process. Specifically, a flashline heater configured according to present embodiments may provide more time than is required for complete vaporization of liquid hydrocarbons that are not entrained within a polymer fluff produced within a polymerization reactor. Such extra time may allow for liquid hydrocarbons that are entrained within the polymer fluff to be vaporized. | 01-03-2013 |
20130056899 | ENERGY EFFICIENT POLYOLEFIN PROCESS - A manufacturing system for producing polyolefin includes a polymerization reactor, a flash chamber, and a purge column. In certain embodiments, the purge column may receive a solids stream directly from the flash chamber. Further, the purge column may function as a feed tank for an extruder within an extrusion/loadout system. According to certain embodiments, the manufacturing system may be configured to consume less than 445 kilowatt-hours of energy per metric ton of polyolefin produced based on consumption of electricity, steam, and fuel gas. | 03-07-2013 |
20140024788 | ENERGY EFFICIENT POLYOLEFIN PROCESS - A manufacturing system for producing polyolefin includes a polymerization reactor, a flash chamber, and a purge column. In certain embodiments, the purge column may receive a solids stream directly from the flash chamber. Further, the purge column may function as a feed tank for an extruder within an extrusion/loadout system. According to certain embodiments, the manufacturing system may be configured to consume less than 445 kilowatt-hours of energy per metric ton of polyolefin produced based on consumption of electricity, steam, and fuel gas. | 01-23-2014 |
20140065024 | FLASHLINE HEATER SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present embodiments provide a system and method for separation within a polymer production process. Specifically, a flashline heater configured according to present embodiments may provide more time than is required for complete vaporization of liquid hydrocarbons that are not entrained within a polymer fluff produced within a polymerization reactor. Such extra time may allow for liquid hydrocarbons that are entrained within the polymer fluff to be vaporized. | 03-06-2014 |
20140121334 | Pressure Management for Slurry Polymerization - Processes and systems for the production for pressure management of a polymerization product flowing from a loop polymerization reactor to a separation vessel in a slurry polymerization system are disclosed herein. For example, a process comprises withdrawing the polymerization product from a loop polymerization reactor, and conveying the withdrawn polymerization product to a separation vessel via a first pressure differential and a second pressure differential. The withdrawn polymerization product may flow through the first pressure differential before flowing through the second pressure differential, and the first pressure differential may be less than the second pressure differential. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121335 | Pressure Management for Slurry Polymerization - Processes and systems for the production for pressure management of a polymerization product flowing from a loop polymerization reactor to a separation vessel in a slurry polymerization system are disclosed herein. For example, a process comprises withdrawing the polymerization product from a loop polymerization reactor, and conveying the withdrawn polymerization product to a separation vessel via a first pressure differential and a second pressure differential. The withdrawn polymerization product may flow through the first pressure differential before flowing through the second pressure differential, and the first pressure differential may be less than the second pressure differential. | 05-01-2014 |
20140140894 | POLYOLEFIN PRODUCTION WITH MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A polyolefin production system including: a first reactor configured to produce a first discharge slurry having a first polyolefin; a second reactor configured to produce a second discharge slurry having a second polyolefin; and a post-reactor treatment zone having at least a separation vessel configured to receive the second discharge slurry or both the first discharge slurry and the second discharge slurry. | 05-22-2014 |
20140171601 | POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION WITH MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for discharging a transfer slurry from a first polymerization reactor through a transfer line to a second polymerization reactor, the transfer slurry including at least diluent and a first polyethylene. A product slurry is discharged from the second polymerization reactor, the product slurry including at least diluent, the first polyethylene, and a second polyethylene. The velocity, pressure drop, or pressure loss due to friction in the transfer line is determined, and a process variable adjusted in response to the velocity, pressure drop, or pressure loss not satisfying a specified value. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171602 | POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION WITH MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A technique for polymerizing ethylene on catalyst in a first polymerization reactor and in a second polymerization reactor to form polyethylene particles, and controlling particle size of the polyethylene particles. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171603 | CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT REMOVAL BETWEEN POLYOLEFIN POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for polymerizing olefin in the presence of a chain transfer agent in a first reactor to form a first polyolefin, discharging from the first reactor a transfer slurry having the first polyolefin and the chain transfer agent, and processing the transfer slurry in a separator to remove chain transfer agent and to provide a fluff slurry having the first polyolefin and a lower content of chain transfer agent than in the transfer slurry. The system and method provide for feeding the fluff slurry to a second reactor, polymerizing olefin in the second reactor to form a second polyolefin, and discharging from the second reactor a slurry having the second polyolefin. | 06-19-2014 |
20140256889 | ENERGY EFFICIENT POLYOLEFIN PROCESS - A manufacturing system for producing polyolefin includes a polymerization reactor, a flash chamber, and a purge column. In certain embodiments, the purge column may receive a solids stream directly from the flash chamber. Further, the purge column may function as a feed tank for an extruder within an extrusion/loadout system. According to certain embodiments, the manufacturing system may be configured to consume less than 445 kilowatt-hours of energy per metric ton of polyolefin produced based on consumption of electricity, steam, and fuel gas. | 09-11-2014 |
20140275450 | POLYOLEFIN PRODUCTION WITH DIFFERENT DILUENTS IN MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for producing polyolefin, including a polyolefin reactor system having: a first reactor to produce a first reactor discharge stream having a first polyolefin and a first diluent; and a second reactor to receive at least a portion of the first reactor discharge stream and to produce a second reactor discharge stream having a second polyolefin and a second diluent, wherein the second diluent is different than the first diluent. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309382 | POLYOLEFIN PRODUCTION WITH DIFFERENT DILUENTS IN MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for producing polyolefin, including a polyolefin reactor system having: a first reactor to produce a first reactor discharge stream having a first polyolefin and a first diluent; and a second reactor to receive at least a portion of the first reactor discharge stream and to produce a second reactor discharge stream having a second polyolefin and a second diluent, wherein the second diluent is different than the first diluent. | 10-16-2014 |
20140329977 | POLYMERIZATION PRODUCT PRESSURES IN OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - A process for making a low density polymer in a polymerization reactor system, the process comprising polymerizing an olefin monomer, and optionally an olefin comonomer, in the presence of a diluent in a polymerization reactor to make a polymerization product slurry consisting of a liquid phase and a solid phase, wherein the solid phase comprises an olefin polymer having a density of between about 0.905 g/cm | 11-06-2014 |
20140343236 | Polymerization Product Pressures in Olefin Polymerization - A process for making a low density polymer in a polymerization reactor system, the process comprising polymerizing an olefin monomer, and optionally an olefin comonomer, in the presence of a diluent in a polymerization reactor to make a polymerization product slurry consisting of a liquid phase and a solid phase, wherein the solid phase comprises an olefin polymer having a density of between about 0.905 g/cm | 11-20-2014 |
20150126693 | CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT REMOVAL BETWEEN POLYOLEFIN POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for polymerizing olefin in the presence of a chain transfer agent in a first reactor to form a first polyolefin, discharging from the first reactor a transfer shiny having the first polyolefin and the chain transfer agent, and processing the transfer slurry in a separator to remove chain transfer agent and to provide a fluff slurry having the first polyolefin and a lower content of chain transfer agent than in the transfer slurry. The system and method provide for feeding the fluff slurry to a second reactor, polymerizing olefin in the second reactor to form a second polyolefin, and discharging from the second reactor a slurry having the second polyolefin. | 05-07-2015 |
20150133620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLYMERIZATION - Techniques are provided for polymerization. A polymerization method may include polymerizing a monomer in a polymerization reactor to produce a slurry comprising polyolefin particles and a diluent, flowing the slurry out of the polymerization reactor through an outlet of the polymerization reactor, receiving the slurry from the outlet into a slurry handling system, conveying a first mixture from the slurry handling system to a diluent and monomer recovery system, and injecting steam into the first mixture downstream of the slurry handling system using a steam injection system. | 05-14-2015 |
20150232396 | Component Separations in Polymerization - A process for component separation in a polymer production system, comprising separating a polymerization product stream into a gas stream and a polymer stream, wherein the gas stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, distilling the gas stream into a light hydrocarbon stream, wherein the light hydrocarbon stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, contacting the light hydrocarbon stream with an absorption solvent system, wherein at least a portion of the unreacted ethylene from the light hydrocarbon stream is absorbed by the absorption solvent system, and recovering a waste gas stream from the absorption solvent system, wherein the waste gas stream comprises ethane, hydrogen, or combinations thereof. | 08-20-2015 |
20150267027 | Component Separations in Polymerization - A process for component separation in a polymer production system, comprising separating a polymerization product stream into a gas stream and a polymer stream, wherein the gas stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, distilling the gas stream into a light hydrocarbon stream, wherein the light hydrocarbon stream comprises ethane and unreacted ethylene, contacting the light hydrocarbon stream with an absorption solvent system, wherein at least a portion of the unreacted ethylene from the light hydrocarbon stream is absorbed by the absorption solvent system, and recovering a waste gas stream from the absorption solvent system, wherein the waste gas stream comprises ethane, hydrogen, or combinations thereof. | 09-24-2015 |
20150307637 | Process for Forming Polyolefins - Processes of forming polyolefins are described herein. One or more specific embodiments of the processes generally include introducing olefin monomer selected from C | 10-29-2015 |
20150329650 | Polymerization Product Pressures in Olefin Polymerization - A process for making a low density polymer in a polymerization reactor system, the process comprising polymerizing an olefin monomer, and optionally an olefin comonomer, in the presence of a diluent in a polymerization reactor to make a polymerization product slurry consisting of a liquid phase and a solid phase, wherein the solid phase comprises an olefin polymer having a density of between about 0.905 g/cm | 11-19-2015 |
20150353652 | CHAIN TRANSFER AGENT REMOVAL BETWEEN POLYOLEFIN POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for polymerizing olefin in the presence of a chain transfer agent in a first reactor to form a first polyolefin, discharging from the first reactor a transfer slurry having the first polyolefin and the chain transfer agent, and processing the transfer slurry in a separator to remove chain transfer agent and to provide a fluff slurry having the first polyolefin and a lower content of chain transfer agent than in the transfer slurry. The system and method provide for feeding the fluff slurry to a second reactor, polymerizing olefin in the second reactor to form a second polyolefin, and discharging from the second reactor a slurry having the second polyolefin. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367319 | Heat Transfer in a Polymerization Reactor - A process comprises polymerizing an olefin monomer in a loop reactor in the presence of a catalyst and a diluent, and producing a slurry comprising solid particulate olefin polymer and diluent. The Biot number is maintained at or below about 3.0 within the loop reactor during the polymerizing process. The slurry in the loop reactor forms a slurry film having a film coefficient along an inner surface of the reactor wall, and the film coefficient is less than about 500 BTU·hr | 12-24-2015 |
20160024231 | POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION WITH MULTIPLE POLYMERIZATION REACTORS - A system and method for discharging a transfer slurry from a first polymerization reactor through a transfer line to a second polymerization reactor, the transfer slurry including at least diluent and a first polyethylene. A product slurry is discharged from the second polymerization reactor, the product slurry including at least diluent, the first polyethylene, and a second polyethylene. The velocity, pressure drop, or pressure loss due to friction in the transfer line is determined, and a process variable adjusted in response to the velocity, pressure drop, or pressure loss not satisfying a specified value. | 01-28-2016 |
Scott E. Litwiller, Tulsa, OK US
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20130178696 | BODILY IMPLANTS FORMED FROM DIFFERENT MATERIALS - In one embodiment, an implant includes a body member and an extension member. The body member is formed of a first material and has a first side portion and a second side portion. The extension member is formed of a second material different than the first material. The extension member has a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and a mid-portion disposed between the first arm portion and the second arm portion. The mid-portion extends from the first side portion of the body member to the second side portion of the body member. The first arm portion extends from the first side portion of the body member along a first axis. The second arm portion extends from the second side portion of the body member along a second axis different than the first axis. | 07-11-2013 |
Scott E. Mckinster, Salol, MN US
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20080283326 | Drivetrain for an all terrain vehicle - An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. | 11-20-2008 |
20110073403 | DRIVETRAIN FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. | 03-31-2011 |
Scott E. Mcpherren, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20080258667 | TEST MODULE FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT - A system and method are provided for coordinating the installation and removal a motor control center subunit with the power connection and interruption thereof A system of interlocks and indicators causes an operator to install a motor control center subunit into a motor control center, and connect supply and control power thereto, in a particular order. Once installed, a test module system included with the subunit provides for pass-through connection of signals from equipment test points. The test module can thus relay internal conditions of the subunit to the operator without a need for disengaging or opening the subunit. | 10-23-2008 |
Scott E. Mcpherren, Chico, CA US
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20130088812 | MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. | 04-11-2013 |
20140362498 | COORDINATING INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS - A system and method are provided for coordinating the installation and removal a motor control center subunit with the power connection and interruption thereof. A system of interlocks and indicators causes an operator to install a motor control center subunit into a motor control center, and connect supply and control power thereto, in a particular order. Embodiments of the invention may prevent actuation of line contacts of the bucket, and shield the line contacts, until the bucket is fully installed in the motor control center. Other embodiments also prevent circuit breaker closure until the line contacts are engaged with a bus of the motor control center. | 12-11-2014 |
Scott E. Michelhaugh, Freeport, IL US
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20090142857 | Package design of small diameter sensor - A small sensor assembly is produced by encapsulating an inner package within an outer package. The inner assembly can have electrical components and sensors attached to a lead frame. The electrical components can be protected within inner packages that have alignment indentations. The alignment indentations are positioned over the outside edges of the lead frame and, preferably, no electrical components directly underlie the alignment indentations. The inner assembly is held in alignment by movable pins within a mold into which plastic is flowed. The mold is configured to cause some of the plastic to set earlier than the rest of the plastic and to hold the inner assembly in alignment within the mold. The movable pins can be retracted once enough plastic has set to hold the inner assembly. Unset plastic can then flow into the alignment indentations. A sealed sensor assembly is formed once all the plastic has set. | 06-04-2009 |
Scott E. Miller, Malden, MA US
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20130308317 | MODULAR VAPOR DETECTOR AND IDENTIFIER - In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a module assembly and a main assembly. The module assembly includes a module assembly housing, a first face plate and an analysis unit attached to the first face. The main assembly includes a main assembly housing, a second face plate and an engine unit rigidly attached to the second face plate. The engine unit generates a light that passes to the analysis unit via a first lens assembly and a second lens assembly. The first lens assembly is attached to the first face plate and the second lens assembly is attached to the second face plate. The module assembly when attached to the main assembly causes the first and second face plates to act as a single mechanical unit that moves independent of movement of the module assembly housing and/or the main assembly housing. | 11-21-2013 |
Scott E. Mizer, Cleveland, OH US
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20140034756 | FOAM DISPENSING GUN - A foam spray gun is illustrated in which a third hose is attached to the gun for the application of either a liquid or a gas. | 02-06-2014 |
Scott E. Moore, Nampa, ID US
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20090191499 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR HEATING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - Methods and apparatuses for heat treatment of semiconductor wafers are disclosed herein. A method of heating a semiconductor wafer in accordance with one embodiment includes heating the wafer in a loading enclosure of a heat treatment system above an ambient temperature external to the loading enclosure. The method also includes moving the heated wafer from the loading enclosure into a processing enclosure of the heat treatment system. In particular embodiments, the method can further include heating a flow of purge gas above the ambient temperature and introducing the flow of heated purge gas into the loading enclosure while the wafer is in the loading enclosure. In still further embodiments, the method can include heating a flow of process gas to a processing temperature and introducing the heated flow of process gas into the processing enclosure while the wafer is in the processing enclosure. | 07-30-2009 |
20100006428 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMECHANICALLY AND/OR ELECTROCHEMICALLY-MECHANICALLY REMOVING CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL FROM A MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE - Methods and apparatuses for electromechanically and/or electrochemically-mechanically removing conductive material from a microelectronic substrate. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment includes a support member configured to releasably carry a microelectronic substrate and first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other and from the microelectronic substrate. A polishing medium is positioned between the electrodes and the support member and has a polishing surface positioned to contact the microelectronic substrate. At least a portion of the first and second electrodes can be recessed from the polishing surface. A liquid, such as an electrolytic liquid, can be provided in the recess, for example, through flow passages in the electrodes and/or the polishing medium. A variable electrical signal is passed from at least one of the electrodes, through the electrolyte and to the microelectronic substrate to remove material from the substrate. | 01-14-2010 |
20100032314 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY REMOVING CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL FROM A MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE - Methods and apparatuses for selectively removing conductive materials from a microelectronic substrate. A method in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes positioning the microelectronic substrate proximate to and spaced apart from an electrode pair that includes a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode. An electrolytic liquid can be directed through a first flow passage to an interface region between the microelectronic substrate and the electrode pair. A varying electrical signal can be passed through the electrode pair and the electrolytic liquid to remove conductive material from the microelectronic substrate. The electrolytic liquid can be removed through a second flow passage proximate to the first flow passage and the electrode pair. | 02-11-2010 |
Scott E. Moore, Meridian, ID US
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20130162407 | RFID MATERIAL TRACKING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for tracking items automatically is described. A passive RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag is used with a material tracking system capable of real-time pinpoint location and identification of thousands of items in production and storage areas. Passive RFID tags are attached to the item to be tracked, remote sensing antennas are placed at each remote location to be monitored, interrogators with several antenna inputs are connected to the sensing antennas to multiplex the antenna signals, and a host computer communicates with the interrogators to determine item locations to an exacting measure. | 06-27-2013 |
Scott E. Parazynski, Houston, TX US
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20110101050 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FLUID STORAGE AND DELIVERY - An apparatus and method for storing and delivering fluid to a person comprises, in at least one specific embodiment, a fluid reservoir having an internal volume therein with an opening disposed through a first wall or a second wall of the fluid reservoir and located toward a first end of the fluid reservoir. A first portion of a tube can be exterior to the fluid reservoir and a second portion of the tube can be disposed through the opening and within the internal volume. At least one insulation layer can be disposed about the exterior of the first wall of the fluid reservoir. The second wall of the fluid reservoir can be configured for transferring heat from or to the internal volume or from the person. At least one baffle is disposed within the internal volume and connected to the first wall and the second wall of the fluid reservoir. | 05-05-2011 |
Scott E. Peitzsch, Tewksbury, MA US
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20100321856 | METHOD OF PLATEN FABRICATION TO ALLOW ELECTRODE PATTERN AND GAS COOLING OPTIMIZATION - An electrode pattern and layered assembly is disclosed. This assembly utilizes multiple-piece construction, including at least two electrically conductive layers and at least three electrically insulating layers. By incorporating a second electrically conductive layer, each electrode can be divided into two or more separate portions on the top layer, and joined together using the second conductive layer. Connections between the two conductive layers can be made using any suitable technique, including through-hole vias, conductive rods and the like. The use of a second electrically conductive layer also allows for a different gas distribution strategy. The use of multiple conductive layers allows the use of one or more concentric channels to be used through which the gas can be injected. | 12-23-2010 |
20140324221 | FORCE SENSING SYSTEM FOR SUBSTRATE LIFTING APPARATUS - A system and method for monitoring forces on a substrate lifting apparatus. The system includes a platen cartridge with a platen and a movable lifting portion. The movable lifting portion includes a plurality of lifting arms coupled to a plurality of lift pins. A plurality of force sensing elements are associated with respective ones of the plurality of lifting arms and the plurality of lift pins. A controller receives signals from the plurality of force sensing elements, correlates the signals to respective forces applied to said plurality of lift pins. The correlated forces may indicate to the controller that an error condition exists, such as a stuck wafer, a broken wafer, a mis-positioned wafer, or a mechanical malfunction. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324372 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING VOLTAGE BREAKDOWN IN ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS - A system, instructions and a method of determining when an impending failure is likely to occur absent corrective action are disclosed. The system samples the output of a power supply which powers an electrostatic chuck, and determines when that output is outside acceptable limits. The output is sampled at a sufficiently high frequency so as to detect transient anomalies, which are not detectable at lower sampling rates. In some embodiments, the output is converted to a frequency spectrum. The empirical model is compared to known good reference models and, in some embodiments, failure reference models of known failure modes to determine whether an impending failure will occur, and which type of failure. | 10-30-2014 |
Scott E. Pider, Midland, MI US
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20160031917 | A METHOD OF PREPARING DIALKYL-, DIARYL-, AND ALKYLARYL-DIHALOSILANES WITH HIGH SELECTIVITY IN A GRIGNARD COUPLING REACTION - A method of making a diakyl-, diaryl-, or alkylaryl-dihalosilane in a Grignard coupling reaction with a high degree of selectivity is provided. More specifically, a Grignard reagent comprising an alkyl- or aryl-magnesium halide is allowed to react with an alkyl- or aryl-trihalosilane precursor or reagent to produce a product mixture of R | 02-04-2016 |
Scott E. Poncher, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20080303235 | Adjustable Strut Spacer - An adjustable strut spacer includes two complementary strut spacer disks that engage each other and the vehicle suspension to provide adjustable spacing. Each strut spacer disk is flat on one side and stepped on the other side. The steps of the upper strut spacer engage the steps of the lower strut spacer such that when the strut spacer disks are counter rotated the thickness of the adjustable strut spacer changes. | 12-11-2008 |
Scott E. Ragona, Bethlehem, PA US
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20130154590 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING A SWITCHING CONVERTER - Systems and methods for regulating a switching converter are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a power supply system that comprises a switching converter that provides an output voltage by alternately turning on and off a high-side transistor and a low-side transistor both coupled to an output inductor through a switching node. The switching converter includes a drive circuit that regulates the output voltage based on a feedback signal. The power supply system also comprises a simulated output generator that generates and provides the drive circuit with a simulated inductor waveform as the feedback signal based on a low-side output waveform of the low-side transistor measured at the switching node during off-times of the switching converter. | 06-20-2013 |
20150097539 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME INDUCTOR CURRENT SIMULATION FOR A SWITCHING CONVERTER - A switching converter having a high-side switching transistor and a low-side switching transistor and an inductor, having a circuit for generating a simulated waveform representing a sawtooth inductor current waveform. A circuit for monitoring and voltage at a switch node between the high-side and low-side transistors to determine a time during which the inductor current is increasing and a time during which the inductor current is decreasing wherein voltage across the low-side transistor when it is conducting represents a first portion of the simulated sawtooth inductor current waveform. A circuit for utilizing the time when the inductor current is increasing, the time when the inductor current is decreasing and the voltage across the low-side transistor when it is conducting to generate a portion of the simulated inductor current waveform when the high-side transistor is conducting. A method and a power supply utilizing this circuit are also disclosed. | 04-09-2015 |
Scott E. Ragona, El Segundo, CA US
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20120025713 | System using shunt circuits to selectively bypass open loads - According to an exemplary embodiment, a shunt circuit includes a floating shunt switch configured to bypass at least one load, for example at least one LED, among a plurality of series-connected loads, such as a plurality of series-connected LEDs in a lighting system, responsive to a high-side control signal. The at least one load has terminals connected across the shunt circuit. The shunt circuit further includes a high-voltage level-shift up circuit configured to shift a low-side control signal up to the high-side control signal using a voltage of at least one of the terminals of the at least one load. The floating shunt switch can be configured to bypass the at least one load responsive to a failure of the at least one load. | 02-02-2012 |
Scott E. Roales, Wadesville, IN US
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20120297816 | DOOR BIN FOR A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR - A door bin for a refrigerator includes a metallic main body, a first endcap positioned at a first side of the main body, a second endcap positioned at a second side of the main body, an upper rail connecting an upper front corner of the first endcap to an upper front corner of the second endcap, and a glass panel. | 11-29-2012 |
Scott E. Ryun, Chaska, MN US
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20140254040 | HEAD-MEDIUM CONTACT DETECTION USING INTRODUCED HEAT OSCILLATION - An apparatus includes a head transducer configured to interact with a magnetic recording medium and a heater configured to thermally actuate the head transducer. A thermal sensor at or near the head transducer is configured to produce a sensor signal. Circuitry is coupled to the heater and configured to cause an oscillation in heater power. The heater power oscillation causes an oscillation in the sensor signal. A detector is coupled to the thermal sensor and configured to detect head-medium contact using the oscillating sensor signal and heater power. | 09-11-2014 |
Scott E. Ryun, Victoria, MN US
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20140078612 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING HEAD-TO-MEDIA SPACING - In certain embodiments, a method includes calculating a mixing ratio of air internal to a disk drive. In response to the calculated mixing ratio, a head-to-media spacing is adjusted. | 03-20-2014 |
Scott E. Schrinner, Jamestown, OH US
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20090197516 | Hose Management System for Supplying Conditioned Air to an Aircraft - A hose management system with a longitudinally collapsible duct-like air hose may supply conditioned air for heating and/or cooling an aircraft. The system has a temperature controlled container and a motorized remotely controlled drive with treads for feeding out hose to a length appropriate to hook up to a stationary aircraft. The motorized drive also retracts the hose back into the container. The hose may have scuff strips, hook and loop fasteners, and reflective strips. | 08-06-2009 |
Scott E. Smith, Plano, TX US
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20080291765 | Methods, circuits, and systems to select memory regions - Embodiments for selecting regions of memory are described. For example, in one embodiment a memory device having an array of memory cells includes an array selection block. The array selection block receives an input signal indicative of a region in the array of memory cells. The array selection block generates a selection signal to map the region to at least one physical location in the array of memory cells, based on the detection of the number of defects in that location. | 11-27-2008 |
20090195287 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTERNAL TO INTERNAL CLOCK GENERATION - A phase recombination circuit includes a first phase input and a first one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the first phase input and produce a first signal to pull a signal to a first state. The phase recombination circuit also includes a second phase input in phase relationship with the first phase input, and a second one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the second phase input and produce a second signal to pull a signal to a second state. | 08-06-2009 |
20110204949 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTERNAL TO INTERNAL CLOCK GENERATION - A phase recombination circuit includes a first phase input and a first one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the first phase input and produce a first signal to pull a signal to a first state. The phase recombination circuit also includes a second phase input in phase relationship with the first phase input, and a second one-shot pulse generator adapted to receive the second phase input and produce a second signal to pull a signal to a second state. | 08-25-2011 |
20120275238 | MEMORY CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A memory circuit according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a clock driver and an ODT timer. The clock driver is configured to provide a system clock signal based on a root clock signal when the memory circuit is in a read mode, and is configured to stop providing the system clock signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode. The ODT timer is configured to provide a system ODT signal when the memory circuit is not in the read mode, wherein the transition edge of the system ODT signal is aligned with the transition edge of the root clock signal. | 11-01-2012 |
20130163713 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND CIRCUITS FOR BIMODAL DISABLE CIRCUITS - Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled. | 06-27-2013 |
20140002148 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND CIRCUITS FOR BIMODAL DISABLE CIRCUITS | 01-02-2014 |
20140218077 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND CIRCUITS FOR BIMODAL DISABLE CIRCUITS - Circuits, integrated circuits, and methods are disclosed for bimodal disable circuits. In one such example method, a counter is maintained, with the counter indicating a logic level at which an output signal will be disabled during at least a portion of one of a plurality of disable cycles. The logic level indicated by the counter is transitioned. An input signal is provided as the output signal responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be enabled, and the output signal is disabled at the logic level indicated by the counter responsive to the enable signal indicating that the output signal is to be disabled. | 08-07-2014 |
Scott E. Spillars, Houston, TX US
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20150360188 | DUST REDUCING TREATMENT FOR PROPPANTS DURING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OPERATIONS - Dust produced by handling proppant during fracking or other mechanical operations can be a health and/or safety hazard. The dust can be eliminated or at least mitigated using a method of conducting a hydraulic fracturing or other mechanical operation on an oil or gas well including treating a proppant that has been transported to an end use site at a level sufficient to prevent the formation of dust during handling of the proppant. | 12-17-2015 |
Scott E. Spruiell, Tracy, CA US
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20110078975 | Construction Bracket and Method of Use - Bracket for holding a pipe in position during the pouring of a concrete foundation and thereafter serving as a nail shield for the pipe and/or as a structural tie or strap in constructing a wall on the foundation. The bracket has an upright base engagable with an inner face of a form board, and first and second flanges extending in opposite directions from the base for engagement with an upper edge of the form board and with the pipe, with the first flange being bendably attached to the base in a manner permitting it to be bent from a horizontal position perpendicular to the pipe to an upright, shielding position parallel to the pipe. The bracket is attached to the form board with the first flange in its horizontal position on top of the board, and the pipe is attached to the second flange, with a portion of the pipe extending above the form board. Concrete is poured to the top of the form board and allowed to set. The fasteners securing the upper flange to the form board are removed, the form board is stripped away from the concrete, and the upper flange of the bracket is bent from the horizontal position to the upright position. A bottom plate for a wall is installed on top of the concrete along the side of the foundation, with the pipe extending through an opening in the bottom plate and the upright flange extending along a side edge of the bottom plate adjacent to the opening to provide a nail shield for the pipe. The flange is affixed to the bottom plate on opposite sides of the opening to tie the bottom plate together across the opening. | 04-07-2011 |
Scott E. Swaffar, Bloomington, IN US
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20100094087 | Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments - The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces. | 04-15-2010 |
20120296327 | Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments - The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces. | 11-22-2012 |
20140058426 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AND MAINTAINING THE POSITION OF ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS - The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces. | 02-27-2014 |
Scott E. Taucher, Breckenridge, TX US
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20130269318 | COOLANT-TO-CATALYST FUEL MODIFICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A catalytic apparatus for efficient pre-combustion refinement of fossil fuel in vehicular engines, including an elongated outer metal pipe containing an elongated stainless steel inner tube of smaller diameter. The outer pipe is crimped or welded onto the inner tube to create a fuel chamber with connectors for the inflow and outflow of fossil fuel therethrough. The fuel chamber contains at least three catalytic elements each comprised of a different metal selected from the group Au, Cu, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Zn and platiniridium, which may be electroplated small-pore screens. As engine coolant is diverted through the inner tube, excess heat is transferred to the inflowing fuel. The fuel is forced to flow in close proximity to the inner tube for maximum convection, and through the catalytic elements before flowing out through the fuel line to the fuel injectors for more efficient combustion. | 10-17-2013 |
Scott E. Truant, Windsor CA
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20140152057 | HEATED HEADREST - A vehicle seat is provided that may include a seat cushion, a seatback, a headrest and a heating element. The seatback may extend upward from the seat cushion. The headrest may extend from the seatback. The heating element embedded in one of the seat cushion, the seatback and the headrest. The heating element may be electrically coupled with an electrical power source and a pressure-sensitive switch. The pressure-sensitive switch may selectively allow and prevent electrical communication between the heating element and the electrical power source. | 06-05-2014 |
Scott E. Wharram, Pepperell, MA US
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20120171256 | ELECTROSPUN SILK MATERIAL SYSTEMS FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to the processes of preparing silkfibroin/polyethylene oxide blended materials, and the resulting materials thereof, which are suitable for biomedical applications such as wound healing. In particular, the electrospun silk fibroin/PEO mats with a silk:PEO blend ratio of 2:1 to 4:1, treated with controlled evaporation, constraint-drying techniques, and/or alcohol treatment, and/or PEO extraction, demonstrate suitable physical and biofunctional properties, such as fiber structure, topography, absorption, water vapor transmission rates, oxygen permeation, and biodegradability, relevant to biomaterial systems with utility for wound dressings. | 07-05-2012 |
Scott E. Widholm, La Crescenta, CA US
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20110222577 | In-Service Monitoring of Steam Pipe Systems at High Temperatures - A system and method for monitoring the properties of a fluid, such as water, in a steam pipe without mechanically penetrating the wall of the pipe. The system uses a piezoelectric transducer to launch an ultrasonic probe signal into the pipe. Reflected ultrasonic signals are captured in a transducer, which can be the same transducer that launched the probe signal. The reflected signals are subjected to data processing, which can include filtering, amplification, analog-to-digital conversion and autocorrelation analysis. A result is extracted which is indicative of a property of the fluid, such as a height of the condensed fluid, a cavitation of the condensed fluid, and a surface perturbation of the condensed fluid. The result can be recorded, displayed, and/or transmitted to another location. One embodiment of the system has been constructed and tested based on a general purpose programmable computer using instructions recorded in machine-readable non-volatile memory. | 09-15-2011 |
Scott E. Wilbanks, Novi, MI US
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20110006551 | LATCH ASSEMBLY AND DETENT LEVER THEREOF - A latch assembly includes a frame configured for attachment to a vehicle and having a base. The latch assembly also includes a fork bolt rotatably attached to the frame, and a detent lever rotatably attached to the frame. The detent lever includes a first arm and a second arm substantially perpendicular to the first arm. The first arm is configured for retaining the fork bolt in a latched position and has a tab. The first arm presents a first surface extending along a plane substantially parallel to the base. The tab presents a second surface spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the first surface that is configured for optimizing alignment between the fork bolt and the detent lever in the latched position. | 01-13-2011 |
Scott E. Wilger, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20150151207 | DOLL STANDS AND METHODS OF USING DOLL STANDS HAVING AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE GENERATING DEVICE - A stand includes a supporting structure for supporting a doll and an electrostatic charge generating device supported by the supporting structure for causing hair of the doll to move when the doll is supported by the supporting structure and the electrostatic charge generating device is activated. A method of using a stand for a doll includes supporting the doll with a supporting structure of the stand and activating an electrostatic charge generating device that is supported by the supporting structure to cause hair of the doll to move. The supporting structure may include a conductive member made of carbon-impregnated plastic for contacting the doll and for transferring charge generated by the electrostatic charge generating device to the doll. The conductive member may be moveable in response to a positioning of the doll to provide for user safety. The stand may also include an electrical disconnect mechanism for user safety. | 06-04-2015 |
Scott E. Wilson, Kailua-Kona, HI US
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20080297595 | VISUAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A visual communication system that is suitable for use in connection with a display surface is disclosed. The system includes a camera or other data-capturing device that can be remotely positioned from the display surface. A control unit receives image data from the camera or data-capturing device and processes the image data to create an electronic image of the display surface. | 12-04-2008 |
20090146965 | INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED KEY DRIVE SYSTEM - A device and method of connecting an interactive communication system to a processing device. The device is a cable system that includes first and second ends. The first end of the cable system has a leg connector, while the second end of the connector system has first and second arm connectors. The method implements the cable system to load or run software onto the processing device, and includes connecting the leg connector to an interactive communication system; connecting the first arm connector having a memory device to the processing device, wherein the memory device includes predetermined software; loading/running the software on the processing device; disconnecting the first arm connector having the memory device from the processing device; and connecting a second arm connector to the processing device. | 06-11-2009 |
20090309841 | ERASER FOR USE WITH OPTICAL INTERACTIVE SURFACE - An eraser is usable in a display system having a display surface. The eraser includes one or more optical detection elements for determining the coordinates of the eraser relative to the display surface. | 12-17-2009 |
20100275132 | INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - The present invention includes interactive communication systems that incorporate several beneficial embodiments including an interactive tray system, an electronic presentation messaging system, an interactive podium, and a key drive system. The interactive tray system enables a single, transferable interactive unit to be fastened to a communication medium, turning into a fully interactive medium. The electronic presentation messaging system enables the e-mailing of presentations and notes to and from components of the interactive communication system. The interactive podium increases conventional podium mobility, enabling both the presenter, and podium, to move and be moved about the room without attention to wired connections. The key drive system replaces the conventional Y-connector of the key drive technology by effectively integrating the key drive in the device, thus only having one connector, and eliminating the need to change connectors from the key drive, to the USB connector, upon software driver loading. | 10-28-2010 |
20110083109 | Electronic Whiteboard - A method and apparatus for use with an electronic display system including a display surface wherein the system is capable of identifying a touch location on at least a portion of the display surface of a contact with the display surface, the display surface having a display area, the method for moving a cursor icon about at least a portion of the display area and comprising the steps of identifying first and second areas within the display area having first and second area surfaces, respectively, sensing a touch location on the first area surface and presenting a cursor icon on the second area surface as a function of the touch location on the first area surface. | 04-07-2011 |
20150042622 | ERASER FOR USE WITH OPTICAL INTERACTIVE SURFACE - An eraser is usable in a display system having a display surface. The eraser includes one or more optical detection elements for determining the coordinates of the eraser relative to the display surface. | 02-12-2015 |
Scott E. Zabelka, Plainfield, IL US
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20110109028 | Elastomeric compression spring - An elastomeric compression including an elastomeric body defining a longitudinal axis and having two hollow convolutions between opposed ends of the spring. The convolutions are integrally formed and joined to each other by a connecting section. Each hollow convolution includes wall structure defining an outer surface for the spring. The wall structure of each convolution includes two angled wall sections disposed to opposed sides of the axis and which angle away from the connecting section and from each other. The outer surface of that portion of each angled wall section of each convolution adjacent to the connecting section has a projection extending outwardly from the outer surface. As such, and when the angled wall sections of one convolution collapse toward the angled wall sections of the other convolution, in response to a load being directed against the spring, the opposed projections on the convolutions contact and engage with each other thereby enhancing performance characteristics of the spring. | 05-12-2011 |
20110226464 | Well head lubricator assembly - A well head lubricator assembly including an elongated rigid tubular body defining an interior chamber open at a lower end to receive a plunger at a well head. The plunger is slidably positioned within the chamber in response to forces or loads acting thereon and has a seat arranged toward an upper end thereof. An upper end of the tubular body is closed. An axially elongated one-piece thermoplastic ether ester elastomer spring is slidingly positioned within the interior chamber of the tubular body. One end of the spring is seated on the seat of the plunger. The spring defines an elongated bore opening to opposed ends thereof. Moreover, the spring is provided with a plurality of axially spaced flange sections along a length thereof for guiding the spring for endwise sliding movement on an inside diameter of the tubular body. Any two flange sections on the spring are axially separated by an energy absorbing section for allowing the spring to react to energy imparted to the plunger. Each energy absorbing section on the spring defines a wall having a lateral thickness ranging between about 20% to about 30% of an axial length of the energy absorbing section extending axially between any two adjacent flange sections and such that radial expansion of the energy absorbing sections is limited to about an outermost edge of the flange sections. | 09-22-2011 |