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Amanda Story, Hampton, VA US
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20140042728 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY LOCKABLE ROTATING BINDING FOR A SPORTBOARD OR THE LIKE - An apparatus for facilitation selective rotation of a sportboard binding relative to a sportboard interposed between the binding and the sportboard. An electro-magnetically actuated locking mechanism controls the rotation of a retaining ring assembly relative to a bottom capture plate and a top plate assembly. The bottom capture plate is attached to the sportboard. The retaining ring assembly is attached to the binding by teeth on an outer perimeter thereof. One or more pairs of diametrically opposed ferromagnetic inserts placed in the retaining ring assembly define specific angular positions at which the binding may be locked. An external power source (e.g., a battery) is connected to the electro-magnetically actuated locking mechanism via a switch adapted to be operated by a rider of the sportboard such that he or she can selectively control the locking and unlocking of the mechanism to allow rotation of the binding as desired. | 02-13-2014 |
Andrew K. Story, Petaluma, CA US
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20140180649 | Scorecard Models with Measured Variable Interactions - Data is received that characterizes a transaction and includes a plurality of values corresponding to variables. Thereafter, a score is determined for the transaction based on the received data and using a scoring model. The scoring model only uses variables pairs having a divergence residual above a pre-defined threshold. Thereafter, data is provided that characterizes the determined score. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and computer program products are also described. | 06-26-2014 |
20150081606 | Reduction of Computation Complexity of Neural Network Sensitivity Analysis - As part of neural network sensitivity analysis, base outputs of hidden layer nodes of a neural network model for non-perturbed variables can be reused when perturbing the variables. Such an arrangement greatly reduces complexity of the calculations required to generate outputs of the model. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 03-19-2015 |
20150254568 | Boosted Ensemble of Segmented Scorecard Models - Data is received that include values that correspond to a plurality of variables. A score is then generated based on the received data and using a boosted ensemble of segmented scorecard models. The boosted ensemble of segmented scorecard models includes two or more segmented scorecard models. Subsequently, data including the score can be provided (e.g., displayed, transmitted, loaded, stored, etc.). Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 09-10-2015 |
Brad H. Story, Tucson, AZ US
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20160049094 | Public Speaking Trainer With 3-D Simulation and Real-Time Feedback - A public speaking trainer has a computer system including a display monitor. A microphone is coupled to the computer system. A video capture device is coupled to the computer system. A biometric device is coupled to the computer system. A simulated environment including a simulated audience member is rendered on the display monitor using the computer system. A presentation is recorded onto the computer system using the microphone and video capture device. A first feature of the presentation is extracted based on data from the microphone and video capture device while recording the presentation. A metric is calculated based on the first feature. The simulated audience member is animated in response to a change in the metric. A score is generated based on the metric. The score is displayed on the display monitor of the computer system after recording the presentation. A training video is suggested based on the score. | 02-18-2016 |
Brant Story, Faribault, MN US
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20130246400 | Technical Information Management Apparatus and Method for Vehicle Diagnostic Tools - A technical information management device includes an information manager, a data manager, a user interface builder, and a vehicle technical information database. The information manager accesses the database in order to provide a segment of the vehicle technical information to the user interface builder. The data manager receives conditioned input data from a vehicle diagnostic tool and sends it to the user interface builder. The user interface builder includes a graphics generator and a display screen formatter. The graphics generator converts the vehicle diagnostic data into graphical coordinate data and the display screen formatter formats the graphical coordinate data for real time display in a digital multimeter mode or in a scope mode. The user interface builder further can display a dual-display screen wherein half of the screen is a vehicle diagnostic data display and the other half of the screen displays vehicle technical information. | 09-19-2013 |
Brian Story, Victorville, CA US
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20100156626 | Remote Telemetric Panic and Service Apparatus - The present invention, a system utilizing an emergency command center, includes: a keychain or penchant body including within a GPS navigation means, an GPS antenna; a radio-frequency transmitter, a radio-frequency antenna; a power source, the present invention one or more buttons; wherein, when the one or more button are pressed, the radio-frequency receiver transmits a specific identifiable signal using telemetric technology to the emergency command center. | 06-24-2010 |
20110227709 | WIRELESS ASSET MANAGEMENT AND DEMAND FLOOR PLAN AUDIT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a vehicle tracking and system for a vehicle dealerships, storage facilities and financial institutions. The vehicle tracking system includes wireless security apparatus that is coupled with a vehicles OBD-II system. The wireless security apparatus communicates with one or more GPS satellites to obtain location and other GPS generated data. The wireless security apparatus communications using radio-frequency signals and the internet to transfer the GPS data and vehicle OBD-II data to a service facility. | 09-22-2011 |
Brooks Story, Franklin, MA US
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20120021014 | CORROSION CURRENT-GENERATING METAL PARTICULATES AND USE THEREOF - Metal particulates capable of generating low levels of corrosion current beneficial for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other medical uses are provided. | 01-26-2012 |
Brooks J. Story, Franklin, MA US
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20080299173 | CHONDROCYTE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent produced via a genetically-altered chondrocyte are provided. More specifically, the device includes a housing which defines a cell chamber configured to retain a large volume of chondrocytes while selectively releasing therapeutic agents produced via these entrapped cells. In an exemplary embodiment, the cell chamber can be configured such that a portion of cells can be positioned at least about 1.5 mm from an external wall of the device (i.e., about 1.5 mm away from an external nutrient supply). For example, the cell chamber can have a tubular configuration having a length and a diameter wherein each of these dimensions is at least about 3 mm (thereby the central core to the chamber is at least about 1.5 mm from the outer wall of the device). | 12-04-2008 |
20090162386 | CHONDROCYTE THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for modifying the environment of target cell using genetically altered chondrocytes are provided. The genetically engineered chondrocytes can be used to express a therapeutic agent in a subject, including in an environment typically associated with chondrocytes and in an environment not typically associated with chondrocytes. | 06-25-2009 |
20110022083 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING AND ANCHORING DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to tissue, incorporating anchoring devices constructed substantially from suture. The anchoring devices are constructed as longitudinally extended, preformed knot configurations that upon deployment are reconfigured to form anchoring knots having an increased cross-section relative to the preformed knot configuration, for secure lodging in tissue. The anchoring devices are suitable for single and multi-anchor surgical procedures in soft tissue or bone, and multiple anchors can be delivered using a single delivery device. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022084 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING AND ANCHORING DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for repairing a tear in a meniscus. A pair of fixation member each entailing a preformed knot configuration coupled together by a suture length. The fixation members are placed on the meniscal tissue with the suture length spanning the tear, the knot configurations are expanded to form anchoring knots and the suture length is shortened to close the tear. | 01-27-2011 |
20110171186 | CHONDROCYTE THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for modifying the environment of target cell using genetically altered chondrocytes are provided. The genetically engineered chondrocytes can be used to express a therapeutic agent in a subject, including in an environment typically associated with chondrocytes and in an environment not typically associated with chondrocytes. | 07-14-2011 |
20120302958 | CHONDROCYTE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent produced via a genetically-altered chondrocyte are provided. More specifically, the device includes a housing which defines a cell chamber configured to retain a large volume of chondrocytes while selectively releasing therapeutic agents produced via these entrapped cells. In an exemplary embodiment, the cell chamber can be configured such that a portion of cells can be positioned at least about 1.5 mm from an external wall of the device (i.e., about 1.5 mm away from an external nutrient supply). For example, the cell chamber can have a tubular configuration having a length and a diameter wherein each of these dimensions is at least about 3 mm (thereby the central core to the chamber is at least about 1.5 mm from the outer wall of the device). | 11-29-2012 |
20130005681 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZED POLYSACCHARIDE FORMULATIONS - Compositions and methods are provided for treating joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis and/or the pain associated therewith. The compositions and methods utilize a first component, namely hyaluronic acid (“HA”), in combination with at least one stabilizer. The composition can include a stabilizer that increases the stability and shelf-life of the HA. In another embodiment, the compositions and methods can also include an additional component, such as one or more glycosaminoglycans (“GAG”) or GAG precursors. Examples of GAGs or GAG precursors can include chondroitin sulfate (“CS”), dermatan sulfate, heparin, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, and glucosamine (“GlcN”). | 01-03-2013 |
20130084310 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PLATELET ENRICHED FIBRIN CONSTRUCTS - Compositions and methods are provided for tissue constructs that promote wound healing. The composition comprises a dimensionally stable fibrin construct for local administration to a wound site or region. In one embodiment, the fibrin construct is a wound healing composition, including components that promote wound healing, such as platelets, growth factors, white blood cells and fibrin clots. In another embodiment, the tissue treatment composition includes (i) aggregated fibrin, (ii) blood cells, and (iii) optionally, growth factors and/or other proteins. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084320 | TISSUE FUSION METHOD USING COLLAGENASE FOR REPAIR OF SOFT TISSUE - The present invention provides a method of using locally administered collagenase as a non-invasive means of enhancing cell release from the cartilage or fibrocartilage tissues adjacent to a disease or injury site. The subsequent migration of cells from these tissues into the lesion or wound, followed by deposition of the appropriate extracellular matrix, results in closure of the lesion or fusion of a tissue gap. | 04-04-2013 |
20130108596 | Chondrocyte Therapeutic Delivery System | 05-02-2013 |
20140081209 | Chondrocyte Container and Method of Use - Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent produced via a genetically-altered chondrocyte are provided. More specifically, the device includes a housing which defines a cell chamber configured to retain a large volume of chondrocytes while selectively releasing therapeutic agents produced via these entrapped cells. In an exemplary embodiment, the cell chamber can be configured such that a portion of cells can be positioned at least about 1.5 mm from an external wall of the device (i.e., about 1.5 mm away from an external nutrient supply). For example, the cell chamber can have a tubular configuration having a length and a diameter wherein each of these dimensions is at least about 3 mm (thereby the central core to the chamber is at least about 1.5 mm from the outer wall of the device). | 03-20-2014 |
20140088038 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZED POLYSACCHARIDE FORMULATIONS - Compositions and methods are provided for treating joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis and/or the pain associated therewith. The compositions and methods utilize a first component, namely hyaluronic acid (“HA”), in combination with at least one stabilizer. The composition can include a stabilizer that increases the stability and shelf-life of the HA. In another embodiment, the compositions and methods can also include an additional component, such as one or more glycosaminoglycans (“GAG”) or GAG precursors. Examples of GAGs or GAG precursors can include chondroitin sulfate (“CS”), dermatan sulfate, heparin, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, and glucosamine (“GlcN”). | 03-27-2014 |
20140336703 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING MENISCAL TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for repairing a tear in a meniscus. A pair of fixation member each entailing a preformed knot configuration coupled together by a suture length. The fixation members are placed on the meniscal tissue with the suture length spanning the tear, the knot configurations are expanded to form anchoring knots and the suture length is shortened to close the tear. | 11-13-2014 |
20150038992 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING AND ANCHORING DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to tissue, incorporating anchoring devices constructed substantially from suture. The anchoring devices are constructed as longitudinally extended, preformed knot configurations that upon deployment are reconfigured to form anchoring knots having an increased cross-section relative to the preformed knot configuration, for secure lodging in tissue. The anchoring devices are suitable for single and multi-anchor surgical procedures in soft tissue or bone, and multiple anchors can be delivered using a single delivery device. | 02-05-2015 |
20150150983 | Intra-articular Formulations and Methods for Treatment of Osteoarthritis - Intra-articular formulations and methods are provided for treating joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis. The formulations include an effective amount of recombinant human growth differentiation factor-5 (rhGDF-5) and an acidic vehicle, where the formulation is an intra-articular injection formulation. The formulations described herein can be used for treating joint conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis) via intra-articular injection in a subject in need thereof. | 06-04-2015 |
Brooks J. Story, Raynham, MA US
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20120082652 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COLLECTING SEPARATE COMPONENTS OF WHOLE BLOOD - A method provides for procuring platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a sample of whole blood in a vial. The method includes the steps of: separating the whole blood into layers through centrifugation with an upper layer containing platelet poor plasma (PPP) and a PRP layer below the upper layer containing PRP; adjusting an end point of a first range of motion of an extractor relative to a position of the PRP layer; moving the extractor through the first range of motion through the vial, PPP passing out from the upper layer through the extractor; and after the extractor reaches the end point of the first range of motion, extracting the PRP through the extractor and collecting the PRP. | 04-05-2012 |
Charles Brad Story, Liberty, UT US
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20120104745 | EXHAUST COUPLER FOR TURBOCHARGER AND EXTERNAL WASTEGATE - The present invention relates to a device for connecting a main exhaust line to the exhaust inlet of a turbocharger and for directing a portion of that exhaust towards an external wastegate in such a way that the turbulence of the exhaust flowing into the turbocharger is not substantially altered when exhaust flow is or is not being directed towards the wastegate. | 05-03-2012 |
Christopher Corbett Story, Arlington, TX US
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20110082588 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STRUCTURE - The present invention as disclosed herein is an improved vehicle parking structure and method for using the same. The vehicle parking structure provides for the automated storage and retrieval of vehicles in response to user inputs. In one aspect, the vehicle parking structure comprises one or more transfer rooms in which a vehicle operator may deposit and later retrieve a vehicle, a plurality of parking spaces of either fixed or variable dimensions, and one or more vehicle transporters used to move vehicles from the one or more transfer rooms to the plurality of parking spaces. The one or more vehicle transporters are in turn each preferably comprised of one or more vertical stabilizers, one or more tractors, one or more lifts, a lifting platform, and a dolly. The vehicle transporters move the lifting platform and dolly so that the dolly may be positioned to access a vehicle located in a transfer room or parking space. | 04-07-2011 |
Craig M. Story, Salem, MA US
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20100216228 | MICROARRAY WITH MICROCHANNELS - A microarray formed in a planar surface of a moldable slab, the microarray including a plurality of microwell sets comprising a plurality of microwells formed in the planar surface of the moldable slab, each microwell being sized to contain at least a single cell, and a plurality of microchannels formed in the planar surface of the moldable slab, the plurality of microchannels being configured to permit liquid from a first region of the microarray to transit to a second region of the microarray. | 08-26-2010 |
Dana Story, Westlake Village, CA US
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20130263881 | HAIR STRAIGHTENER - A hair straightening and/or pressing device for straightening and/or pressing coarse, thick, ethnic, kinky or curly hair can include two arms connected pivotally at one end. The arms can have opposing surfaces that can be heated. The heated surfaces can be featureless or include features. One or both surfaces can have rows of closely spaced, parallel blade shaped tines extending across substantially the entire width of the surface from one side of the device to another side of the device. The hair straightening device can have at least two different temperature settings selectable by a user. In certain implementations, one temperature setting may be lower than the other two settings and at a temperature that is not optimal for straightening hair. The other two temperature settings may be set to a temperature that is optimal for straightening hair of different types. | 10-10-2013 |
20130263883 | CURLING IRON - A hair curling iron for curling, styling or making wavy hair can include a handle and a barrel portion. The barrel portion can have various shapes, such as a conical, cone, or corrugated shape. The surface of the barrel portion can be textured. Features or protrusions can be integrally formed as part or within the surface of the barrel. The features can be diamond-shaped dimples. The barrel portion can also include different sections configured to be heated to different temperatures. | 10-10-2013 |
Darlene P. Story, Englewood, NJ US
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20130098265 | INK FORMULATION AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An ink formulation for marking living tissue comprises a dispersion of carbon black pigment particles encapsulated in water soluble shells, mixed with a pharmaceutically accepted carrier, such as water, and a preservative. A dispersion formulation is preferential to a suspension formulation for marking living tissue because the carbon particles of the dispersion formulation are less likely to aggregate and sediment over time. In addition, the absence of large quantities of additives makes a dispersion formulation less reactive to living tissue, further enhancing its appeal as a biological marker. | 04-25-2013 |
20140182480 | Ink Formulation and Manufacture Thereof - An ink formulation for marking living tissue comprises a dispersion of carbon black pigment particles encapsulated in water soluble shells, mixed with a pharmaceutically accepted carrier, such as water, and a preservative. A dispersion formulation is preferential to a suspension formulation for marking living tissue because the carbon particles of the dispersion formulation are less likely to aggregate and sediment over time. In addition, the absence of large quantities of additives makes a dispersion formulation less reactive to living tissue, further enhancing its appeal as a biological marker. | 07-03-2014 |
Dave Story, Bartlett, IL US
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20090308287 | FOLD DOWN WORK SURFACE FOR MOUNTING ON A WALL - In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a folding work surface for mounting on a wall. The work surface includes a platform hinged to the wall. A pair of upper supports are pivotally connected to the platform and pivotally connected to a lower support. The lower support is then pivotally connected to the wall. A locking ring is positioned on each of the upper supports. A stop bracket is also included and has a base secured to the lower support and has a pair of locking tabs separately extending outwardly which extend along a portion of the upper supports. When the platform is in an opened position, the upper supports and the lower supports aligned to permit the locking rings to slide over the locking tabs securing the locking tabs against the upper supports and thereby locking the platform in the opened position. | 12-17-2009 |
David Story, Waterville, OH US
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20120057224 | METHOD OF MAINTAINING A COLOR OF A CURED FILM FORMED FROM A COATING COMPOSITION - A method of maintaining a color of a cured film formed from a coating composition on a metal substrate relative to a standard comprises the steps of providing a resin, providing a pigment, combining the pigment and the resin to form the coating composition, applying the coating composition to the metal substrate, curing the coating composition to form the cured film having a color defined by an L value, an a value, and a b value, and maintaining the color relative to the standard having an Ls value, an as value, and a bs value whereby the L value, the a value, and the b value each change less than 20% respectively as compared to the L5 value, the as value, and the bs value of the standard. The cured film has a solar reflectance of greater than or equal to 0.75 in the wavelength from 250-2,500 nm. | 03-08-2012 |
David Story, Holly Springs, NC US
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20110098011 | MULTIMODE POWER AMPLIFIER WITH PREDISTORTION - A device may include an envelope detector to generate an envelope signal from the input signal, a drain bias controller to adjust a drain bias of the amplifier based on the envelope signal, a gate bias controller to adjust a gate bias of the amplifier based on the envelope signal, a predistortion controller to predistort the input signal based on the envelope signal, based on the adjusted drain bias, and based on the adjusted gate bias, and to output the predistorted signal, and an amplifier to receive the predistorted signal and to generate an amplified output signal from the predistorted signal. The device may be selectable to operate in a linear mode or a nonlinear mode. The nonlinear mode may be selected by applying a large gate offset bias. | 04-28-2011 |
David A. Story, Bloomfield, CT US
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20120155596 | NUCLEAR CONTROL ROD POSITION INDICATION SYSTEM - A high temperature reed switch position indicator for a pressurized water reactor in which the drive rod housing is completely immersed in the reactor coolant. The reed switch sensor modules positioned along the control rod drive rod travel housing are constructed solely of metallic, ceramic and glass materials and are sealed within an outer housing to isolate the sensor assembly from the coolant. | 06-21-2012 |
David R. Story, Holly Springs, NC US
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20110117863 | COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITRY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The control of an antenna tuner for a portable electronic device includes closed loop tuning when sufficient transmit power is present. The closed loop tuning commences using a predetermined antenna tuner configuration for an operational band and device state. The closed loop tuning may be constrained by a tuning range associated with the predetermined antenna tuner configuration for the operational band and device state. Also, when transmit power is low or when a transceiver is in a receive only state, open loop tuning may be conducted by placing the antenna tuner in the predetermined (or default) configuration for the operational band and phone state. | 05-19-2011 |
20110300812 | COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITRY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Communications circuitry includes a controlled antenna tuner. The voltage across elements of the antenna tuner may be determined and, if an over-voltage situation is detected, remedial action may be taken. At times when a configuration of the antenna tuner is to be maintained and an over-voltage condition exists, the remedial action may include lowering an output power from a transceiver. Another type of remedial action may include introducing a phase shift between an antenna and the antenna tuner. At times when a configuration of the antenna tuner is to be changed and an over-voltage condition exists, the remedial action may include reducing output power of the transceiver. Another type of remedial action may include waiting for an opportune time to change the antenna tuner configuration. | 12-08-2011 |
David Ryan Story, Holly Springs, NC US
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20110014802 | Vertically Stackable Sockets for Chip Modules - The socket system comprises a set of vertically-stackable sockets. A first socket mounts on a printed circuit board to receive a first chip module, and a second socket stacks on the first socket to receive a second chip module. The first socket includes a first set of embedded contacts to electrically connect the first chip module to the printed circuit board, and a second set of embedded contacts to electrically connect the second socket to the printed circuit board. The second socket includes a third set of embedded contacts to electrically connect the second chip module to the printed circuit board. System upgrades are enabled by replacing the chip modules. | 01-20-2011 |
20110038401 | Core Modem Assembly for Mobile Communication Device - The invention described herein provides a core modem assembly for a communication circuit that is well suited for mobile communication devices such as cellular phones, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, and hand-held computers. The core modem assembly comprises a baseband module, an RF module, and a socket connector that provides electrical isolation between the baseband module and RF module. The core modem assembly achieves a very small form factor and provides shielding between the baseband module and RF module. Further, the core modem assembly uses a “plug and play” design allowing late customization and interchangeability of the modules. | 02-17-2011 |
20120009973 | Module Connection in a Printed Wiring Board - An electronic device has a housing and circuitry disposed within the housing. The circuitry is mounted to, for example, a top surface of a Printed Wiring Board (PWB) disposed within the housing. The PWB has a dual-height cavity that is formed as a recess in the top surface. The dual-height cavity is sized to receive one or more electronic components. Electrical contacts disposed within the dual-height cavity electrically connect the electronic component to electronic circuits mounted to the top surface of the PWB. | 01-12-2012 |
20150145614 | SYSTEMS, CIRCUITS AND METHODS RELATED TO LOW-LOSS BYPASS OF A RADIO-FREQUENCY FILTER OR DIPLEXER - Disclosed are systems, circuits and methods related to low-loss bypass of a radio-frequency (RF) filter or diplexer. In some embodiments, a switching network circuitry can include a first switch that has an input pole configured to receive a radio-frequency (RF) signal, a pass-through throw configured to be connectable to the input pole to allow routing of the RF signal to an RF component, and at least one dedicated bypass throw configured to be connectable to the input pole and at least one bypass conduction path. The switching network circuitry can further include a second switch that has a pole and a throw, and is connectable between an output of the RF component and the bypass conduction path. Use of the dedicated bypass throw(s) in the first switch allows implementation of low-loss bypass of the filter or diplexer. | 05-28-2015 |
20160028147 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECONFIGURABLE DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS IN AN RF TRANSCEIVER WITH CONTROLLABLE CAPACITIVE COUPLING - Provided herein are apparatus and methods for reconfigurable directional couplers in an RF transceiver. Reconfigurable directional couplers can be reconfigured and designed to provide high directivity using configurable capacitors to effect a mutual coupling and using lumped components or delay lines to effect a phase shift. Depending on the embodiment, the reconfigurable directional coupler can include capacitors, inductors, and switching components. The coupler can be designed for multi-band operation with an adjustable coupling factor conducive to semiconductor process integration. The coupler can have configurable coupling capacitors and phase shifters. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028420 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECONFIGURABLE DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS IN AN RF TRANSCEIVER WITH SELECTABLE PHASE SHIFTERS - Provided herein are apparatus and methods for reconfigurable directional couplers in an RF transceiver. Reconfigurable directional couplers can be reconfigured and designed to provide high directivity using configurable capacitors to effect a mutual coupling and using lumped components or delay lines to effect a phase shift. Depending on the embodiment, the reconfigurable directional coupler can include capacitors, inductors, and switching components. The coupler can be designed for multi-band operation with an adjustable coupling factor conducive to semiconductor process integration. The coupler can have variable phase shifters to achieve a desired level of directivity in the coupler. | 01-28-2016 |
Debora A. Story, Collins, NY US
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20150265020 | GOLF OR SPORTS BAG ADAPTED FOR EASE OF ACCESS TO MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES - A multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items that includes a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel. The bag also includes a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface. In the bag, the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets. | 09-24-2015 |
Delia Story, Tempe, AZ US
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20090178194 | Manual Lifting Pelvic Harness - A manual lifting pelvic harness for lifting or otherwise assisting debilitated patients has a adjustable belt, adjustable straps for encircling the thighs adjacent the buttocks, and fasteners such as tongues and buckles for securing the belt about the patient and securing the straps to the belt. Straps encircle the legs independently or cross over at the patient's crotch. The belt is wide, padded and slightly stiff. Alternatively, the straps have links at their ends and the links fit over the tongue of the belt before the tongue is inserted into the buckle to fasten the belt. | 07-16-2009 |
Devon Walter Story, Mountain View, CA US
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20130045120 | SEGMENTED FAN ASSEMBLY - Systems and devices for thermodynamically regulating portions of a dynamoelectric machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fan assembly element includes: an axially inner shroud segment configured to form a portion of an annular assembly about a rotor of a dynamoelectric machine, wherein the axially inner shroud segment includes a rotor hub interface configured to physically connect to a complementary portion of a rotor hub; a set of fan blades physically connected to and extending axially from a face of the axially inner shroud segment; and an axially outer shroud segment physically connected to the set of fan blades. | 02-21-2013 |
Devon Walter Story, Albany, NY US
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20100283335 | GENERATOR COIL COOLING BAFFLES - Systems are disclosed that assist in cooling generator rotor coils. In one embodiment, the system includes a stator; a rotor positioned within the stator, the rotor having: a spindle; groups of coils disposed about the spindle, each of the groups of coils including a plurality of ducts; a plurality of subslots disposed about the spindle, each of the plurality of subslots extending between the spindle and one of the groups of coils, wherein each of the plurality of subslots is in fluid communication with the one of the groups of coils; and a first baffle disposed in one of the plurality of subslots for directing a coolant into at least one of the plurality of ducts. | 11-11-2010 |
Dwight Eric Story, Nokesville, VA US
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20150276552 | EXHAUST SYSTEM INTEGRITY TESTER - A system and method are provided for testing and verification of an exhaust system. The system and method introduce a low pressure flow of gas into the exhaust system through an adaptor that fits into or about an exhaust pipe of the exhaust system. The low pressure gas can then be used, in the absence of engine noise, heat, and/or dangerous exhaust gases, to determine if one or more leaks exist in the exhaust system. | 10-01-2015 |
Franklyn H. Story, Chandler, AZ US
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20110150210 | Distributed VAD control system for telephone - A telephone includes a transmit channel and a receive channel, each including a bank of sub-band filters having a VAD coupled one to each sub-band filter. Each VAD measures the spectral energy in a sub-band, compares the spectral energy to a first threshold, and produces an output signal representative of whether or not the first threshold is exceeded. The voice activity detector also includes a threshold circuit for calculating a dynamically adjustable noise threshold based upon averaged measured spectral energy. A wide band or system VAD monitors echo canceling circuitry to detect voice activity and double talk. | 06-23-2011 |
Gina M. Story, San Marcos, CA US
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20090214532 | ANKTM1, A Cold-Activated TRP-Like Channel Expressed in Nociceptive Neurons - The methods and compositions of the invention are based on a method for measuring nociceptive responses in vertebrates, including humans and other mammals utilizing a newly discovered thermoreceptor belonging to the Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) family of non-selective cation channels that participates in thermosensation and pain. This receptor, designated ANKTM1, is associated with nociceptive pain, such as hyperalgesia. Accordingly, the invention provides isolated polypeptides and polynucleotides associated with nociception as well as methods for identifying or screening agents that modulate nociception. | 08-27-2009 |
Guy Story, New York, NY US
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20090150487 | Digital Information Library and Delivery System - A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files. The library and information delivery system comprises: 1) a library server having a plurality of digital information files; 2) a client computer system coupled to the library server over a network; and 3) a mobile device removably connectable to the client computer system, the client computer system including logic for requesting a download of a selected one or more of the digital information files from the library server, the client computer system further including logic for downloading the selected one or more of the digital information files to the mobile device. | 06-11-2009 |
20120290456 | CUSTOMIZED CONTENT DELIVERY - Systems and methods are provided for delivering content to a consumer and tracking the content consumed. For example, electronic content may be provided to a playback device of a consumer. An indication of the amount of content actually consumed by the consumer may be received, where the amount is determined by tracking the content consumed. A cost of content may be calculated based on the indication of the amount of content consumed. | 11-15-2012 |
20140129939 | CUSTOMIZED CONTENT DELIVERY - Systems and methods are provided for creating a sample of electronic content for transmission to others. For example, a user may select a portion of an electronic content file to be transmitted as an excerpt file to another user. In some instances, transmission may be prohibited based on various criteria. | 05-08-2014 |
Guy A. Story, New York, NY US
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20110016504 | Personalized Time-Shifted Programming - A method and apparatus for personalized time-shifted programming. Digital content is retrieved, for example, from a digital library. Once retrieved, the content is stored locally, for example, on a personal computer. The locally stored content is transferred, in whole or in part, to a playback device that allows a user to listen to the content of the playback device. In one embodiment, the user may designate portions of a playback time provided by the playback device to various selections. For example, with a playback device that provides two hours of content, a user may wish to listen to one half hour of news, one half hour of a series and one hour of an book. Thus, the user may partition one quarter of playback time to each of news and the series and one half of the playback time to the book. In one embodiment, the present invention provides different automatic update techniques for the playback device that may be selected by the user based on how the content is to be used For example, the news portion may be one half hour of the most recent news available from a particular source. The series may be the most recent episode in the series, whether or not the user has listened to other stored episodes. The book portion may provide one hour of the book from the most recent stopping place each time the playback device is coupled to the library retrieval device. | 01-20-2011 |
20130041747 | SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL CONTENT SAMPLES - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to one or more configured computing systems identifying when decoupled content includes a companion content pair (e.g., a first content and a second content) that can be synchronously or interchangeably presented. Further, aspects of the present disclosure relate to providing a limited portion of at least one content item of a companion content pair, such as sample portions or trial use portions, and enabling playback of the limited portion synchronized with or as an alterative to the corresponding item of companion content. In some embodiments, a user may be enabled to acquire the complete content item either during or after consumption of the limited portion. | 02-14-2013 |
20150026577 | MANAGING PLAYBACK OF SYNCHRONIZED CONTENT - A computing device may provide a control interface that enables the user to manage the synchronized output of companion content (e.g., textual content and corresponding audio content). For example, the computing device may display a visual cue to identify a current location in textual content corresponding to a current output position of companion audio content. As the audio content is presented, the visual cue may be advanced to maintain synchronization between the output position within the audio content and a corresponding position in the textual content. The user may control the synchronized output by dragging her finger across the textual content displayed on the touch screen. Accordingly, the control interface may provide a highlight or other visual indication of the distance between the advancing position in the textual content and the location of a pointer to the textual content indicated by the current position of the user's finger. | 01-22-2015 |
Guy Ashley Story, New York, NY US
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20140377722 | SYNCHRONOUS PRESENTATION OF CONTENT WITH A BRAILLE TRANSLATION - A computing device may provide an interface that enables a user to synchronously present an item of primary content and a corresponding braille translation. The item of primary content may be an audio book, an e-book, or other form of media. The item of primary content may include supplemental information which may correspond, for example, to character descriptions, place descriptions, image descriptions, endnotes, footnotes, glossaries, appendices, commentary from an author, editor, or other party, or to additional supplemental information, and which may also have a corresponding braille translation. During presentation of the item of primary content, a user may indicate that an item of supplemental information associated with a current presentation position of the item of primary content should be presented. In some embodiments, this indication may be in response to an indication to the user that supplemental information is available. The device may then present the supplemental information associated with the current presentation position. | 12-25-2014 |
Jake Story, Bothell, WA US
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20140027574 | AIRCRAFT AIRBAG SYSTEM - An airbag system assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of a vehicle that includes an aft wall configured to be positioned forward of a passenger seat and an airbag system. The aft wall includes front and aft surfaces and the aft wall includes a first flap that is formed by a plurality of weakness lines in at least the front surface thereof. The airbag system includes at least a first airbag module having a first airbag support plate with front and aft surfaces. The first airbag support plate is secured to the front surface of the aft wall, and the first airbag support plate includes a first airbag that is configured to deploy in the event of a crash condition and that is disposed on the aft surface of the first airbag support plate. The first airbag is positioned adjacent the first flap. | 01-30-2014 |
James B. Story, Highland Village, TX US
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20130269952 | Robotic Disassembly Method at a Well Site - An example robotic method for disassembling and removing a well string (e.g., a string of sucker rods or tubing within a wellbore) involves a computer controlled track and trolley system. Movement of multiple trolleys, carriages, shuttles, articulated arms and other hardware is orchestrated in a manner that minimizes cycle time and thus reduces the overall time for removing the entire well string. In some examples, upper and lower robots travel along and share a first set of tracks while an upper trolley mechanism and a main trolley travel along and share a second set of tracks. In some examples, the two sets of tracks are mounted vertically to a mast, wherein the mast is part of a workover vehicle. | 10-17-2013 |
20140027106 | Dual Rack Mast for a Well Servicing Vehicle - Example workover vehicles for removing and installing sucker rods and tubing of completed wells include a mast having a distinctive spatial relationship with various equipment of the vehicle. The mast has a series of vertical corner posts or weight bearing derrick legs that define the mast's horizontal footprint. In some examples, a tubing storage rack is situated mostly within the footprint while a rod storage rack is mostly beyond the footprint. A robot traveling vertically along the mast transfers rods and tubing between the well and the appropriate storage rack. In some examples, the rod storage rack pivots between an extended operative position and a retracted transport position. In some examples, a robotic jib transfers rods or tubing to and from a lay-down storage area. Some example robot jibs are movable to a fully deployed position for normal operation and a stored position within the mast's footprint for vehicle transport. | 01-30-2014 |
20140290938 | Circumferential Displacement Tool System - Just above an oil wellbore, an example circumferential displacement tool grips a threaded coupling in performing a circumferential displacement method of properly tightening the coupling to an upper sucker rod and/or to a lower one. In some examples, upper and lower joints of the coupling are tightened sequentially and independently to ensure proper circumferential displacement at each joint. In some examples, during disassembly of a string of rods being withdrawn from the wellbore, the tool can unscrew the coupling selectively from either the upper rod or the lower one. In some examples, a controller monitors the tightening or unscrewing of a joint and derives a joint signature based on a series of torque and rotation readings sampled during the make or break operations. The controller, in some examples, identifies a defective joint by comparing the joint signature to a predetermined reference. | 10-02-2014 |
James Bowmer Story, Highland Village, TX US
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20110082588 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STRUCTURE - The present invention as disclosed herein is an improved vehicle parking structure and method for using the same. The vehicle parking structure provides for the automated storage and retrieval of vehicles in response to user inputs. In one aspect, the vehicle parking structure comprises one or more transfer rooms in which a vehicle operator may deposit and later retrieve a vehicle, a plurality of parking spaces of either fixed or variable dimensions, and one or more vehicle transporters used to move vehicles from the one or more transfer rooms to the plurality of parking spaces. The one or more vehicle transporters are in turn each preferably comprised of one or more vertical stabilizers, one or more tractors, one or more lifts, a lifting platform, and a dolly. The vehicle transporters move the lifting platform and dolly so that the dolly may be positioned to access a vehicle located in a transfer room or parking space. | 04-07-2011 |
20130142599 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STRUCTURE - A mechanism for moving vehicles within a vehicle parking structure comprises a lift platform which can be moved vertically and laterally to positions in register with one or more transfer rooms through which vehicles enter and leave the structure and a selected parking space of the structure. A vehicle transfer mechanism is carried on the platform and includes four self-powered tractors carrying lift arms that can be driven off the platform to engage the tires of a vehicle and to transfer that vehicle onto the platform for transportation between a transfer room and a parking space. The tractors, when deployed, pass outside the vehicle tires with the lift arms folded and can then be operated to extend the arms in a way that engages the tires and lifts the vehicle. | 06-06-2013 |
James M. Story, Saline, MI US
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20090013533 | Differential mechanism assembly - A method for manufacturing a differential assembly, comprising producing a first case portion by cold flow forming a first workpiece on a first mandrel, producing a second case portion by cold flow forming a second workpiece on a second mandrel, installing in a cavity formed in the first case portion a spider assembly including radially extending spider pins located at an axial position, pinions supported for rotation on the spider assembly, and a first side gear engaged with the pinions, installing in a cavity formed in the second case portion a second side gear engaged with the pinions, and securing the second case portion to the first case portion. | 01-15-2009 |
20090017962 | Differential mechanism assembly - A differential assembly includes a first case portion, a second case portion secured to the first case portion, the first case portion and the second case portions enclosing a cavity and supported for rotation about a first axis, a spider pin located within and extending beyond the cavity at an axial position to engage the ring gear and secured to at least one of the first case portion and the second case portion for rotation therewith, and a ring gear secured to at least one of the first case portion and the second case portion, located radially outboard of the spider pins and at the axial position of the spider pins. | 01-15-2009 |
20120149522 | DIFFERENTIAL MECHANISM HAVING MULTIPLE CASE PORTIONS - A differential mechanism includes a case including first and second portions, the first portion including a first surface interrupted by recesses, the second portion including a second surface interrupted by second recesses, contacting the first surface, and secured to the first portion, a pin extending though said recesses, and a ring gear secured to said portions and overlapping said surfaces and said pin. | 06-14-2012 |
Jason Story, Pasco, WA US
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20150300413 | DRIVE SHAFT SPLINT JOINT - The Drive Shaft Splint Joint is a receptacle with a tapered interior and with a drive shaft extending from the receptacle. A bushing having a tapered body is inserted into the receptacle tapered interior and the receptacle and bushing are immovably affixed with bolts. The bushing has a keyed aperture which receives a keyway drive shaft. Push bolts allow the bushing to be urged away from the receptacle allowing the drive shaft to be disassembled. | 10-22-2015 |
John Story, Katy, TX US
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20120296572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME SAMPLE ANALYSIS - A system for predicting the amount of VOCs in an extruded product includes a container holding a gaseous sample, a detector in communication with the container for analyzing the gaseous sample, and a processor in communication with the detector and programmed to analyze the data from the detector and predict the amount of VOCs in an extruded product. A method of predicting an amount of extractable volatile organic compounds in an extruded product includes delivering a sample of gas from an intermediate stage in an extrusion process to a detector, analyzing the sample of gas using the detector to obtain data about the amount of VOCs in the sample of gas, delivering the data to a processor, comparing the data to control data to generate comparison data, and predicting the amount of extractable VOCs in the extruded product. | 11-22-2012 |
John Story, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20110042875 | WHEEL CLAMPING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A wheel servicing machine provides a rotatable shaft having a retractable rod slidably disposed in a center bore of the rotatable shaft, wherein the retractable rod is longitudinally moveable relative to the shaft. A rotatable locking member is disposed on the distal end of the retractable rod. The locking member includes one or more mounting studs protruding radially therefrom for engaging a centering cone or a wheel clamp. A tool support arm including a stage protrudes from the base. A tool adapted for engaging a sidewall of a tire is attached to support arm. A second stage including a second tool configured for engaging the opposite sidewall of the tire may also extend from the base. A platform assembly having one or more spring-loaded rollers is attached to the base in some embodiments. A longitudinally moveable travel arm with a jointed auxiliary arm is also provided. A wheel clamp having a plurality of arms, wherein at least one arm is moveable relative to at least one other arm, is also provided. A method of securing a wheel to a wheel servicing machine is also provided. | 02-24-2011 |
20140000813 | Two-Piece Mount/Demount Head for a Wheel Servicing Machine | 01-02-2014 |
20140116629 | SINGLE POINT INFLATION SYSTEM FOR TIRE CHANGER - A wheel servicing machine includes an inflation apparatus for sealing or seating a tire bead on a wheel rim. The inflation apparatus includes a nozzle with an orifice operable to emit a jet of compressed gas toward the interface of the tire bead and wheel rim when the wheel rim is mounted on a wheel holder. The nozzle is positioned such that the jet of compressed gas may interchangeably engage the tire and wheel rim interfaces on different-sized wheel and tire combinations when placed on the wheel holder, without repositioning the nozzle. The nozzle may be used with two or more different-sized wheel rim and tire combinations without changing the nozzle location. The wheel servicing machine may also include a tire changing machine, and the nozzle may be fixed to a base on the tire changing machine. | 05-01-2014 |
20140305538 | AUTOMATED TIRE INFLATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for inflating a tire including a base and a tire inflation line coupled with a pressure sensor. An air blast assembly includes a blast line fluidly coupled to a blast nozzle located on the base and configured to receive and direct pressurized gas from the blast line when the blast nozzle is in an air blast position relative to a tire and wheel assembly supported on the base. A device controller can monitor the pressure of a tire and wheel assembly and sense whether an effective tire bead seal has been formed. The device controller can generate a blast signal when no seal has been formed. A gas flow controller coupled to the air blast assembly and the device controller can be responsive to the blast signal to cause a blast of pressurized gas to be released from the blast nozzle to create an effective tire bead seal. | 10-16-2014 |
20150114110 | Pneumatic Wheel Clamping Apparatus for a Wheel Service Machine - An apparatus for a wheel service machine includes a body having an axis and a aperture through the axis, the aperture shaped to receive a rotary shaft, a first chamber and a second chamber located in the body, a pneumatic inlet communicated with the second chamber, the pneumatic inlet configured to be couple to a pneumatic supply line. A piston is movably disposed in the first chamber between a retracted and an extended position, the piston moving from the retracted position to the extended position when pressure from the second chamber is supplied to the first chamber. A valve is positioned between the first and second chambers, the valve selectively communicating the first and second chambers. A wheel service apparatus includes a base, a motor configured to rotate a rotary shaft, and a pneumatic nut. A docking station for the pneumatic nut can be located on the base. | 04-30-2015 |
Mark Story, Kutztown, PA US
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20090184475 | FACE SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A face seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body that has a contact face to engage a rotating surface. The contact face is defined as an area extending radially between an inner diameter of the seal body and an outer diameter of the seal body at one seal end. A ratio of the outer diameter to the inner diameter is at least 1.054. | 07-23-2009 |
20090230628 | FACE SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A face seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body that has a contact face to engage a rotating surface. The contact face is defined as an area extending radially between an inner diameter of the seal body and an outer diameter of the seal body at one seal end providing a radial width. The radial width is between greater than 0.15 inch (3.81 mm). | 09-17-2009 |
Max Jerald Story, Magnolia, AR US
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20130112395 | Top Drive Systems And Methods - Systems and methods for wellbore operations which employ a drive subsystem for rotating tubulars releasably connected to a hoist subsystem for moving tubulars, the hoist subsystem and the drive subsystem movable as a unit or the subsystems movable independently of each other and the subsystems independently dockable at selected locations in the derrick. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 05-09-2013 |
Michael Story, Denton, TX US
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20100264596 | DOCK LEVELER SEALS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plurality of first support members extending therefrom, and the aft edge portion of the deck includes a plurality of second support members pivotally coupled to the first support members along an axis. The seal of this embodiment includes a first edge portion extending outwardly from a medial portion in a first direction, and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the medial portion in a second direction. The medial portion urges the first edge portion against the support frame and the second edge portion against the aft edge portion of the deck as the deck pivots about the axis in operation. | 10-21-2010 |
20110047725 | DOCK LEVELERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially “downward biased” prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged. | 03-03-2011 |
20110238231 | ALTERNATIVE POWER OPERATION OF LOADING DOCKS AND LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT - Technology generally directed to operation of loading dock equipment such as vehicle restraints, dock levelers, overhead doors/openers, barrier gates, lights, and linked or unlinked control systems is disclosed herein. The disclosed technology may be employed to power electrical loading dock systems from batteries and/or alternative power sources, including “green” power sources. For example, the technology may be employed at new, temporary, and/or mobile facilities having any number of loading docks where reliable commercial power may not be readily available. Further, the technology may also be employed at warehouses in remote and/or developing areas where electrical infrastructure is not available and/or reasonably priced. The technology may be embodied as methods, apparatuses, manufactures (e.g., computer- and/or processor-readable storage and/or other mediums), and/or the like. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael Story, Southlake City, TX US
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20090192118 | TAK1-D MEDIATED INDUCTION OF CELL DEATH IN HUMAN CANCER CELLS BY SPECIFIC SEQUENCE SHORT DOUBLE-STRANDED RNAS - The splicing variant D of the TAK1 gene is activated by short double-stranded RNAs in a sequence specific manner. Activation of TAK1-D leads to the downstream activation of the p38 MAPK and of SAPK/JNK but not the NFκB pathway. The current invention therefore provides a method of inducing apoptosis and/or cell cycle arrest in a cancer cell comprising contacting said cell with an agonist of Tak1-D function. The invention further provides a method of modulating inflammation and the treatment of cancer by the administration of an agonist of Tak1-D function or expression. In yet another aspect, the invention provides a method of inducing p38 MAPK and SAPK/JNK signaling in a cell comprising contacting said cell with an agonist of Tak1-D function or expression. | 07-30-2009 |
Michael C. Story, Keller, TX US
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20140290938 | Circumferential Displacement Tool System - Just above an oil wellbore, an example circumferential displacement tool grips a threaded coupling in performing a circumferential displacement method of properly tightening the coupling to an upper sucker rod and/or to a lower one. In some examples, upper and lower joints of the coupling are tightened sequentially and independently to ensure proper circumferential displacement at each joint. In some examples, during disassembly of a string of rods being withdrawn from the wellbore, the tool can unscrew the coupling selectively from either the upper rod or the lower one. In some examples, a controller monitors the tightening or unscrewing of a joint and derives a joint signature based on a series of torque and rotation readings sampled during the make or break operations. The controller, in some examples, identifies a defective joint by comparing the joint signature to a predetermined reference. | 10-02-2014 |
Michael Corbett Story, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20110082588 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STRUCTURE - The present invention as disclosed herein is an improved vehicle parking structure and method for using the same. The vehicle parking structure provides for the automated storage and retrieval of vehicles in response to user inputs. In one aspect, the vehicle parking structure comprises one or more transfer rooms in which a vehicle operator may deposit and later retrieve a vehicle, a plurality of parking spaces of either fixed or variable dimensions, and one or more vehicle transporters used to move vehicles from the one or more transfer rooms to the plurality of parking spaces. The one or more vehicle transporters are in turn each preferably comprised of one or more vertical stabilizers, one or more tractors, one or more lifts, a lifting platform, and a dolly. The vehicle transporters move the lifting platform and dolly so that the dolly may be positioned to access a vehicle located in a transfer room or parking space. | 04-07-2011 |
20130142599 | AUTOMATIC PARKING STRUCTURE - A mechanism for moving vehicles within a vehicle parking structure comprises a lift platform which can be moved vertically and laterally to positions in register with one or more transfer rooms through which vehicles enter and leave the structure and a selected parking space of the structure. A vehicle transfer mechanism is carried on the platform and includes four self-powered tractors carrying lift arms that can be driven off the platform to engage the tires of a vehicle and to transfer that vehicle onto the platform for transportation between a transfer room and a parking space. The tractors, when deployed, pass outside the vehicle tires with the lift arms folded and can then be operated to extend the arms in a way that engages the tires and lifts the vehicle. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael O. Story, Conyers, GA US
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20120000428 | SMALL ANIMAL BEDDING SYSTEM - An animal bedding system having a hydrophilic fiberboard substrate and hydrophobic fiberboard bedding disposed on top of the fiberboard substrate. The fiberboard bedding can be hogged or chopped to provide a soft nesting area for the animal and also keep the animal dry. | 01-05-2012 |
Mytia V. Story, Englewood, NJ US
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20130098265 | INK FORMULATION AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An ink formulation for marking living tissue comprises a dispersion of carbon black pigment particles encapsulated in water soluble shells, mixed with a pharmaceutically accepted carrier, such as water, and a preservative. A dispersion formulation is preferential to a suspension formulation for marking living tissue because the carbon particles of the dispersion formulation are less likely to aggregate and sediment over time. In addition, the absence of large quantities of additives makes a dispersion formulation less reactive to living tissue, further enhancing its appeal as a biological marker. | 04-25-2013 |
20140182480 | Ink Formulation and Manufacture Thereof - An ink formulation for marking living tissue comprises a dispersion of carbon black pigment particles encapsulated in water soluble shells, mixed with a pharmaceutically accepted carrier, such as water, and a preservative. A dispersion formulation is preferential to a suspension formulation for marking living tissue because the carbon particles of the dispersion formulation are less likely to aggregate and sediment over time. In addition, the absence of large quantities of additives makes a dispersion formulation less reactive to living tissue, further enhancing its appeal as a biological marker. | 07-03-2014 |
Phillip M. Story, Yukon, OK US
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20150101398 | REMOVAL OF ORGANIC IMPURITIES FROM WATER - The present disclosure relates to the hydrostatic testing of pipelines and to purification of waste water from such testing. More specifically, there is provided a method of hydrostatically pressure testing a natural gas pipeline using water. The waste water, which is contaminated with hydrocarbons, is subsequently treated by contacting it with manganese dioxide so that the hydrocarbons are broken down into carbon dioxide and water. | 04-16-2015 |
20150372293 | IMPROVED LITHIUM MANGANESE OXIDE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to improved LMO composition suitable for use as cathode material in rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The LMO composition may be doped with an additional metal or undoped. The LMO composition carries a surface treatment of LiF that protects the LMO from acid degradation. Cathodes prepared from the improved LMO have improved fade characteristics. | 12-24-2015 |
Rick Story, Carmel, IN US
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20130281798 | COGNITIVE BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS TO MONITOR EMOTIONS AND STRESS - The present invention provides methods and systems to periodically monitor the emotional state of a subject comprising the steps of: exposing the subject to a plurality of stimuli during a session; acquiring objective data from a plurality of monitoring sensors, wherein at least one sensor measures a physiological parameter; transferring the data to a database; and processing the data to extract objective information about the emotional state of the subject. | 10-24-2013 |
Robert Story, W. Hollywood, CA US
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20150297044 | Interactive Training Device - The present invention is an accessory to a flush toilet in which an interactive device is positioned at the rear of the flush toilet and may be attached to the rear of the toilet such that the user would use the flush toilet in the reverse position. The present invention may be an interactive device such as a toy/game or computer. The interactive device may be detachable from the flush toilet. The present invention may include a support arm connected to the interactive device and an insert configured to fit in a toilet bowl and connected to the other end of the support arm. The present invention may be folded for a compact configuration. The present invention makes “going to the bathroom” enjoyable for both the child and parent, while educating the child to appreciate and to become more accustomed to using a flush toilet. | 10-22-2015 |
Ronald G. Story, Irvine, CA US
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20100269386 | Labeling Band Assembly And Method Of Forming Thereof - A method of forming an elastic labeling band. The method includes covering a central portion of a web of tag material with a release agent, advancing the web of tag material longitudinally and disposing a layer of molten elastomer over the advancing web of tag material, including over the release agent on the central portion thereof. The layer of molten elastomer is disposed over the web of tag material so that the elastomer bonds only to those portions of the web not covered with the release agent. The method includes curing the elastomer to define, with the web bonded thereto, an advancing web assembly, and separating a longitudinal segment from the web assembly to define an elastic labeling band. | 10-28-2010 |
20140026455 | LABELING BAND ASSEMBLY - A method of forming an elastic labeling band. The method includes covering a central portion of a web of tag material with a release agent, advancing the web of tag material longitudinally and disposing a layer of molten elastomer over the advancing web of tag material, including over the release agent on the central portion thereof. The layer of molten elastomer is disposed over the web of tag material so that the elastomer bonds only to those portions of the web not covered with the release agent. The method includes curing the elastomer to define, with the web bonded thereto, an advancing web assembly, and separating a longitudinal segment from the web assembly to define an elastic labeling band. | 01-30-2014 |
Ronald N. Story, Hillsboro, OR US
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20150370302 | FIRMWARE INTERFACE WITH DURABLE MEMORY STORAGE - Generally, this disclosure provides systems, devices, methods and computer readable media for a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) with durable storage to provide memory write persistence, for example, in the event of power loss. The system may include a processor to host the firmware interface which may be configured to control access to system variables in a protected region of a volatile memory. The system may also include a power management circuit to provide power to the processor and further to provide a power loss indicator to the firmware interface. The system may also include a reserve energy storage module to provide power to the processor in response to the power loss indicator. The firmware interface is further configured to copy the system variables from the volatile memory to a non-volatile memory in response to the power loss indicator. | 12-24-2015 |
Shane Story, Portland, OR US
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20130191433 | PERFORMING ROUNDING OPERATIONS RESPONSIVE TO AN INSTRUCTION - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for receiving a rounding instruction and an immediate value in a processor, determining if a rounding mode override indicator of the immediate value is active, and if so executing a rounding operation on a source operand in a floating point unit of the processor responsive to the rounding instruction and according to a rounding mode set forth in the immediate operand. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-25-2013 |
Stephen Story, Alpine, UT US
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20080206376 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING AND CHYMASE ENZYMES - The present invention relates to medicinal products, as well as to health and wellness food products, and particularly to a medicinal product or a health and wellness food product for inhibiting Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Chymase enzyme pathways. | 08-28-2008 |
20080213415 | Treatment of Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy with Morinda Citrifolia Enhanced Formulations - The present invention relates to methods and formulations directed inhibiting carbonic anhydrase, fatty acid amide hydrolase and endothelin-converting enzymes comprising the administration of processed | 09-04-2008 |
20090022828 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING AND CHYMASE ENZYMES - The present invention relates to medicinal products, as well as to health and wellness food products, and particularly to a medicinal product or a health and wellness food product for inhibiting Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Chymase enzyme pathways. | 01-22-2009 |
20090022830 | MORINDA CITRIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF OBTAINING THE SAME - Methods and compositions relating to leaf extracts obtained from removing liquids from relatively dry | 01-22-2009 |
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Stephen P. Story, Alpine, UT US
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Thomas C. Story, Cincinnati, OH US
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