Kerr, US
Andrew Kerr US
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20120161469 | BUS CABIN STRUCTURE - Bus cabin structures including improved configurations of floors, passenger aisles and steps, interior roofs or ceilings, and door frames. | 06-28-2012 |
Andrew Kerr, Mcdonough, GA US
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20130198494 | METHOD FOR COMPILING A PARALLEL THREAD EXECUTION PROGRAM FOR GENERAL EXECUTION - A technique is disclosed for executing a compiled parallel application on a general purpose processor. The compiled parallel application comprises parallel thread execution code, which includes single-instruction multiple-data (SIMD) constructs, as well as references to intrinsic functions conventionally available in a graphics processing unit. The parallel thread execution code is transformed into an intermediate representation, which includes vector instruction constructs. The SIMD constructs are mapped to vector instructions available within the intermediate representation. Intrinsic functions are mapped to corresponding emulated runtime implementations. The technique advantageously enables parallel applications compiled for execution on a graphics processing unit to be executed on a general purpose central processing unit configured to support vector instructions. | 08-01-2013 |
Andrew Kerr, Harrison, OH US
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20110247143 | TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE REGULATING TOPPER FOR NON-POWERED PERSON-SUPPORT SURFACES - A person-support surface comprises a non powered mattress and a coverlet positionable on the non powered mattress. The coverlet includes an entry positioned at a first end of the coverlet, an exit positioned at a second end of the coverlet opposite the entry, an upper air impermeable layer, and a lower air impermeable layer coupled to the upper air impermeable layer to form an air flow path along the coverlet between the entry and the exit. The upper air impermeable layer is a vapor permeable and the lower air impermeable layer is a vapor permeable. | 10-13-2011 |
20120172959 | Cooling System for an Occupant of an Occupant Support and a Cooling Garment - A cooling system | 07-05-2012 |
Bernard J. Kerr, Boston, MA US
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20080270935 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CATEGORY SEPARATION IN A LIST OF DOCUMENTS - A system is provided to assist a user in selecting, identifying, and handling email messages. A selection color module may provide for the display of color coding and selection highlighting. The selection color module may provide a secondary highlighting color to indicate messages related to a selected message. A category navigation module may provide one or more of the following: an indicator that provides the user with a number of items that are off the screen for a particular category, a command that causes the first entry for a category to be scrolled into view, a label to indicate the number of items in a particular category matching a particular criteria, and/or a control for scrolling between next or previous categories. | 10-30-2008 |
20080281813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING AND RETRIEVING RELATED MESSAGES - A system and method is provided which utilizes a threading service to offer enhanced features for a document management system including an email system. Various enhanced email features may be provided through one or more of the following components: a delete module, a reply module, a profile module, and a search module. The delete module enables a user to delete a selected message, a set of related messages, or the whole set except for the selected message. The reply module enables a user to send a reply message to all addresses associated and involved with an entire set of related messages. The profile module enables a dynamic interest profile to contain all relevant information from an outgoing message and a set of messages related to the outgoing message. The search module enables search results to include documents which match the user's query as well as documents related to the documents which match the user's query. | 11-13-2008 |
20080295001 | SYSTEM FOR REPLYING TO RELATED MESSAGES - A system is provided which utilizes a threading service to offer enhanced features for a document management system including an email system. Various enhanced email features may be provided through one or more of the following components: a delete module, a reply module, a profile module, and a search module. The delete module enables a user to delete a selected message, a set of related messages, or the whole set except for the selected message. The reply module enables a user to send a reply message to all addresses associated and involved with an entire set of related messages. The profile module enables a dynamic interest profile to contain all relevant information from an outgoing message and a set of messages related to the outgoing message. The search module enables search results to include documents which match the user's query as well as documents related to the documents which match the user's query. | 11-27-2008 |
20110099510 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCROLLING AMONG CATEGORIES IN A LIST OF DOCUMENTS - A system and method is provided to assist a user in selecting, identifying, and handling email messages. A selection color module may provide for the display of color coding and selection highlighting. The selection color module may provide a secondary highlighting color to indicate messages related to a selected message. A category navigation module may provide one or more of the following: an indicator that provides the user with a number of items that are off the screen for a particular category, a command that causes the first entry for a category to be scrolled into view, a label to indicate the number of items in a particular category matching a particular criteria, and/or a control for scrolling between next or previous categories. | 04-28-2011 |
Bradley Kerr, Richmond, TX US
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20100083748 | ELONGATED PROBE - A formation testing probe assembly comprising an elongated packer having a surface configured to be urged by the probe assembly towards a wall of a wellbore extending through the formation. The formation testing probe assembly further comprises a plate embedded in the elongated packer and including a central structural portion extending along a centerline of a substantial length of the plate, wherein the central structural portion is substantially thicker than remaining portions of the plate. | 04-08-2010 |
Casey Kerr, Waukasha, WI US
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20120173580 | Event Feedback Networking System - The present invention is an event feedback networking system configured to facilitate intuitive participant response. The event feedback networking system utilizes novel distributed hardware components and novel data structures for obtaining, processing, analyzing, and displaying intuitive user feedback. | 07-05-2012 |
Clifton Kerr, Edmonds, WA US
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20100083094 | HANDLING UNHANDLED RASTER OPERATIONS IN A DOCUMENT CONVERSION - The conversion of a document of a first format that supports a set of raster operations into a document of a second format that does not support one or more unhandled raster operations of the set of raster operations is disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises locating a region in the document of the first format that contains an unhandled raster operation, rasterizing the region in the document of the first format that contains the unhandled raster operation to form a rasterized region, and incorporating the rasterized region into the document of the second format. | 04-01-2010 |
20100290711 | Determination of Unicode Points from Glyph Elements - Systems, methods, and/or techniques (“tools”) for determining Unicode points from glyph elements are provided. The tools may receive indications of commands that relate to text containing glyphs. Responding to the commands, the tools may convert the glyphs to corresponding Unicode representations. The tools may also provide glyph substitution tables that include Unicode fields for storing Unicode representations of characters, along with first and second glyph fields for storing glyphs of the characters. The glyph substitution tables may include links pointing from the second glyph fields to the first glyph fields, and may also include links pointing from the first glyph fields to the Unicode fields. The tools may provide character mapping tables that include Unicode fields for storing Unicode representations of characters. The character mapping tables may also include glyph fields for storing glyphs of the characters, and may include links pointing from the glyph fields to the Unicode fields. | 11-18-2010 |
Daniel Kerr, Rock Hill, SC US
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20110175255 | METHOD OF RETAINING NAIL STRIP DURING A SIDING MOLD PROCESS - An apparatus configured to form masonry siding products is provided. The apparatus includes a mold having a mold cavity and a plurality of retention assemblies positioned within the mold. The plurality of retention assemblies are configured to form a temporary retaining force between the retention assemblies and a nail strip as castable material enters the mold cavity. | 07-21-2011 |
Daniel Charles Kerr, Orlando, FL US
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20090029510 | MULTIPLE DOPING LEVEL BIPOLAR JUNCTIONS TRANSISTORS AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A process for forming bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities on a semiconductor substrate and an integrated circuit comprising bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities. A first group of the transistors are formed during formation of a triple well for use in providing triple well isolation for complementary metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors also formed on the semiconductor substrate. Additional bipolar junction transistors with different collector doping densities are formed during a second doping step after forming a gate stack for the field effect transistors. Implant doping through bipolar transistor emitter windows forms bipolar transistors having different doping densities than the previously formed bipolar transistors. According to one embodiment of the present invention, bipolar junction transistors having six different collector dopant densities (and thus six different breakdown characteristics) are formed. | 01-29-2009 |
20100173459 | MULTIPLE DOPING LEVEL BIPOLAR JUNCTIONS TRANSISTORS AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A process for forming bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities on a semiconductor substrate and an integrated circuit comprising bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities. A first group of the transistors are formed during formation of a triple well for use in providing triple well isolation for complementary metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors also formed on the semiconductor substrate. Additional bipolar junction transistors with different collector doping densities are formed during a second doping step after forming a gate stack for the field effect transistors. Implant doping through bipolar transistor emitter windows forms bipolar transistors having different doping densities than the previously formed bipolar transistors. According to one embodiment of the present invention, bipolar junction transistors having six different collector dopant densities (and thus six different breakdown characteristics) are formed. | 07-08-2010 |
20110133289 | MULTIPLE DOPING LEVEL BIPOLAR JUNCTIONS TRANSISTORS AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A process for forming bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities on a semiconductor substrate and an integrated circuit comprising bipolar junction transistors having a plurality of different collector doping densities. A first group of the transistors are formed during formation of a triple well for use in providing triple well isolation for complementary metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors also formed on the semiconductor substrate. Additional bipolar junction transistors with different collector doping densities are formed during a second doping step after forming a gate stack for the field effect transistors. Implant doping through bipolar transistor emitter windows forms bipolar transistors having different doping densities than the previously formed bipolar transistors. According to one embodiment of the present invention, bipolar junction transistors having six different collector dopant densities (and thus six different breakdown characteristics) are formed. | 06-09-2011 |
David Kerr, Ellicott City, MD US
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20100080553 | AUTOMATIC LASER SHUTDOWN AND RECOVERY IN RESPONSE TO A LINK BREAK - A communication system may include a first control circuit to detect a break on a first optical link; a first optical source to supply a first optical signal on a second optical link in response to detecting the break on the first optical link, the first optical signal propagating in a first direction on the second optical link; a second control circuit to detect a presence of the first optical signal on the second optical link, and output a control signal in response to detecting the presence of the first optical signal; and a second optical source to supply a second optical signal on the second optical link, the second optical signal propagating in a second direction opposite the first direction, where the Raman pump is disabled in response to the control signal. | 04-01-2010 |
Donald F. Kerr, Burlington, IA US
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20100073257 | REMOVABLE AZIMUTH FINE ADJUSTMENT TOOL AND METHOD FOR A SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA SYSTEM - A fine azimuth adjustment tool and method for a satellite antenna system having a clamp with opposing jaws for clamping around the mast pipe, a lever connected to the clamp for opening and closing the opposing jaws; a cam with a protrusion engaging a formed slot in the mast clamp when said opposing jaws are closed, the protrusion rotating the mast clamp when the cam is turned, the protrusion in the slot holding the mast clamp to the mast pipe at a desired fine tuned azimuth position while the mast clamp is tightened and secured to the mast pipe. | 03-25-2010 |
Donald F. Kerr, Meridian, ID US
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20120227680 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF WASTE - A waste-to-energy conversion apparatus comprising a primary combustion chamber capable of holding a load of waste, and the primary combustion chamber further comprises a heat source to heat the waste and generate a syn gas stream, grates, within the primary chamber, capable of supporting the load of waste during heating, a mixing chamber wherein the syn gas is mixed with additional combustion gas, a multi-chambered secondary combustion chamber for combusting the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas, and an energy extraction system for extracting the heat energy generated by the combustion of the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas. | 09-13-2012 |
Douglas Kerr, Ruxton, MD US
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20110123482 | Methods of Treating Neurological Autoimmune Disorders with Cyclophosphamide - Described herein are methods for treating neurological autoimmune disorders in which the treatment method includes administering an immunoablative agent to eliminate most or essentially all maturing and mature elements of the immune system in an affected individual. Following this step, the individual is administered agents to reestablish the ablated immune system. | 05-26-2011 |
Douglas A. Kerr, Ruxton, MD US
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20090117085 | MNTF DIFFERENTIATION AND GROWTH OF STEM CELLS - The present invention provides methods for inducing differentiation of an embryonic stem cell into a motor neuron using a motoneuronotrophic factor (MNTF) or its peptide analogues. The present invention further provides a method for isolating a population of stem cell derived motor neurons and a population of cells comprising the differentiated neural cells. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the survival of the differentiated neural cells in long term cell cultures. Finally, the present invention provides compositions containing MNTF or its peptide analogs for therapeutic use in conjunction with stem cells. | 05-07-2009 |
20090155223 | CELL-BASED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CONDITIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are cell-based compositions for the treatment of conditions of the nervous system and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a cell-based composition comprises glial-restricted progenitors (GRPs) genetically modified to express a targeting ligand on their cell surface. Methods for the preparation of such cell-based compositions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for treating a subject suffering from a condition of the central nervous system by providing therapeutic cells (e.g., GRPs) through an intra-arterial route of administration. | 06-18-2009 |
Duane Kerr, Berthoud, CO US
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20090248008 | Electrosurgical Pencil Including Improved Controls - The present disclosure relates to electrosurgical devices having a plurality of hand-accessible variable controls. An electrosurgical device configured for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy is provided and includes a housing; an electrical circuit supported within the housing, the electrical circuit being connectable to the source of electrosurgical energy; and a controller slidably supported on the housing, wherein the controller is configured to exert a force on the electrical circuit to affect a change in the electrical circuit and to exert a force on a surface of the housing to provide a tactile feedback to a user of the electrosurgical device as the controller is moved relative to the housing. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248010 | Electrosurgical Pencil Including Improved Controls - The present disclosure relates to electrosurgical devices having a plurality of hand-accessible variable controls. An electrosurgical device configured for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy is provided and includes a housing; an electrical circuit supported within the housing, the electrical circuit being connectable to the source of electrosurgical energy; and a controller slidably supported on the housing, wherein the controller is configured to exert a force on the electrical circuit to affect a change in the electrical circuit and to provide a tactile feedback to a user of the electrosurgical device as the controller is moved relative to the housing. | 10-01-2009 |
Geoffrey H. Kerr US
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20090067139 | Large electronic component dampening fixation - An electronic assembly having a large or massive electronic component mounted to a circuit substrate is stabilized against movement due to shock and/or vibration by an elastic dampening member disposed between the large electronic component and a clamping member that compresses the dampening member between the clamping member and the electronic component and urges opposite end walls of the dampening member against opposite sidewalls of the electronic component to securely grip the electronic component between the opposite end walls of the dampening member. The arrangement is effective for reducing and/or eliminating damage and subsequent failure due to exposure of the electronic assembly to shock and/or vibration. | 03-12-2009 |
George Scott Kerr, Mason, OH US
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20090136163 | Bag and article of manufacture - Disclosed is an article of manufacture including bag having a front surface; a rear surface; two side surfaces each having a gusset therein and connecting the front and rear surfaces; a flattenable bottom surface formed by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces; and a top surface formable by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces. The bag has a height, a width, and a depth, and defines an internal volume. The bag is sealable and has a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The bag is formed from a plastic laminate having a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns and a tensile strength of at least about 3,400 pounds per square inch. The article of manufacture also includes at least about 15 pounds of a particulate, flowable composition contained therein. The bag can also have a closure system comprising a non-reusable closure and a reusable closure. Also included are methods, using the article of manufacture, of enhancing palatability of an oxidizable, particulate, flowable composition contained therein. | 05-28-2009 |
20090154845 | BAG AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE - Disclosed is an article of manufacture including bag having a front surface; a rear surface; two side surfaces each having a gusset therein and connecting the front and rear surfaces; a flattenable bottom surface formed by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces; and a top surface formable by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces. The bag has a height, a width, and a depth, and defines an internal volume. The bag is sealable and has a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The bag is formed from a plastic laminate having a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns and a tensile strength of at least about 3,400 pounds per square inch. The article of manufacture also includes at least about 15 pounds of a particulate, flowable composition contained therein. The bag can also have a closure system comprising a non-reusable closure and a reusable closure. Also included are methods, using the article of manufacture, of enhancing palatability of an oxidizable, particulate, flowable composition contained therein. | 06-18-2009 |
20100003368 | PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT, PROCESS FOR MAKING, AND PACKAGING - A pet food composition comprising a supplement is provided. The supplement can comprise a Probiotic component, a cocoa butter component, and a sweetener component. A process for making the supplement can comprise providing a sweetener component, a cocoa butter component, and a Probiotic component, mixing the cocoa butter component and Probiotic component to form a mixture in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber; mixing the mixture with the sweetener component in the temperature and humidity controlled chamber to form a final mixture; optionally mixing in a colorant with the final mixture; and cooling the final mixture. A package for the supplement can comprise a secondary container housing a primary container, which houses a supplement. An array of packages is also provided. | 01-07-2010 |
20100203225 | Supplement, Process for Making, and Packaging - A pet food composition comprising a supplement. The supplement can include a glucose mimetic component. The supplement can include a glucose mimetic component that is a glucose anti-metabolite. The glucose anti-metabolite can be 2-deoxy-D-glucose, 5-thio-D-glucose, 3-O-methylglucose, anhydrosugars including 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol, 2,5-anhydro-D-glucitol, 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol, mannoheptulose, and/or avocado extract comprising mannoheptulose. | 08-12-2010 |
20110150368 | Bag and Article of Manufacture - An article of manufacture including a bag made of a multi-layer laminate. The bag can have a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces, a bottom surface, and a top surface; the bag having a height, a width, and a depth, and an internal volume. The bag can be sealable and have a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The multi-layer laminate can have a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns. The plastic laminate can include an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the outer layer can include a nylon and the inner layer can include a polyethylene. The plastic laminate can have a dart drop resistant of at least about 5 grams/mil and a tear resistance of at least about 6 grams/mil and 9 grams/mil in the machine direction and cross direction, respectively. | 06-23-2011 |
20110284421 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284584 | Foam Hair Colorant Composition - A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284586 | Personal Care Composition Foaming Product and Foaming Dispenser - A manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser to be used with a personal care composition having a relatively higher viscosity that gives a desired foamed composition generated from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284587 | Personal Care Composition Foaming Product - A personal care composition having a relatively higher viscosity that gives a desired foamed composition generated from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser. | 11-24-2011 |
20120204897 | Foam Hair Colorant Composition - A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition. | 08-16-2012 |
20120205399 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 08-16-2012 |
20130004627 | Bag and Article of Manufacture - Disclosed is an article of manufacture including bag having a front surface; a rear surface; two side surfaces each having a gusset therein and connecting the front and rear surfaces; a flattenable bottom surface formed by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces; and a top surface formable by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces. The bag has a height, a width, and a depth, and defines an internal volume. The bag is sealable and has a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The bag is formed from a plastic laminate having a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns and a tensile strength of at least about 3,400 pounds per square inch. The article of manufacture also includes at least about 15 pounds of a particulate, flowable composition contained therein. The bag can also have a closure system comprising a non-reusable closure and a reusable closure. Also included are methods, using the article of manufacture, of enhancing palatability of an oxidizable, particulate, flowable composition contained therein. | 01-03-2013 |
20130019413 | Foam Hair Colorant Composition - A hair colorant composition being essentially free of surfactant and having a specific perfume system for the hair colorant composition, where the hair colorant composition is capable of forming a foamed hair colorant composition. | 01-24-2013 |
20130025619 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 01-31-2013 |
20130081647 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition with the Free-Base of 1,4-Diamino-2-Methoxymethyl Benzene - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains the free-base of 1,4-diamino-2-methoxymethyl benzene to achieve for efficient dye precursor levels in formulation and to achieve a desire rheology profile of the oxidative hair colorant composition. | 04-04-2013 |
20130167865 | Hair Colorant Container in the Form of a Flexible Sachet - A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises: | 07-04-2013 |
20140060568 | Foam Oxidative Hair Colorant Composition - An oxidative hair colorant composition to be dispensed from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser as a foam. The oxidative hair colorant composition contains a foam stabilizing agent and is essentially free of surfactant. | 03-06-2014 |
20140084029 | Personal Care Composition Foaming Product and Foaming Dispenser - A manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser to be used with a personal care composition having a relatively higher viscosity that gives a desired foamed composition generated from a manually-actuable, non-aerosol dispenser. | 03-27-2014 |
20140216495 | Method of Treating Hair with Foam - A method of treating hair more precisely including providing a hair treatment composition in a foam dispenser, dispensing the hair treatment composition directly onto the hair as a foam, leaving the foam on the hair, and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam dispenser includes a reservoir for holding the hair treatment composition, an extended nozzle connected to the reservoir, and one or more nozzle orifices. The one or more nozzle orifices has a total orifice area of from about 5 mm | 08-07-2014 |
Glenn M. Kerr, Davidsonville, MD US
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20090256675 | PASSENGER SCREENING SYSTEM - A system, method and program product for providing passenger screening. A method is disclosed that includes: providing a third party service to collect profile information from a user and provide the user with a unique ID; submitting the unique ID from the user to a reservation system when the user books a reservation; passing the unique ID from the reservation system to a government agency; submitting the unique ID from the government agency to the third party service and returning associated profile information to the government agency; checking the associated profile information against a watch list within the government agency and generating a screening level for the user; and communicating the screening level to a screening agent. | 10-15-2009 |
Gordon S. Kerr, Chicago, IL US
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20110153348 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153359 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153364 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
Gregory S. Kerr, Chicago, IL US
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20110153348 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153359 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153364 | GATHERING, STORING, AND RETRIEVING SUMMARY ELECTRONIC HEALTHCARE RECORD INFORMATION FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - The system and method of the invention describes a unique approach to gathering patient treatment information in summary form from a universe of health care providers, each using any form of patient information management; converting that information to pointers that can be searched by a healthcare provider before or during treatment to determine if further information needs to be acquired from the original provider; and a variety of methods to provide access to detailed healthcare treatment and diagnosis information from the original healthcare provider through an access and display method provided by the healthcare provider housing the records, if available. The system and method envisages one or more providers of repository services, each offering various ways for healthcare providers to update and maintain summary information, and each providing for continual exchange of information among them to ensure complete access to all available information. | 06-23-2011 |
Jack Russell Kerr, College Station, TX US
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20080237427 | Combination Slant or Cathedral Ceiling Fan or Fixture Mounting Apparatus - Mounting apparatus for fixtures and fans adapted for mounting on a slant ceiling or peak of a cathedral ceiling. Apparatus provides an enclosure for suspending an electrical box in a horizontal disposition so a fixture or fan can be suspended from the apparatus with the weight of the fixture transferred to a joist/beam. Apparatus includes a first enclosure having a bottom opening, a second enclosure adapted for attachment to the first enclosure, providing for extension of a vertical height of the mounting device, a junction box adapted for location within the bottom opening, and a mounting plate adapted for attachment to the junction box, the first enclosure, and the joist/beam. The fixture hangs from the joist/beam by attachment of the fixture to the junction box, attachment of the junction box to the mounting plate, and attachment of the mounting plate to the joist/beam. | 10-02-2008 |
Jade D. Kerr, Kansas City, MO US
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20100231677 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE USES OF PRINTER COVERSHEETS - A method for providing multiple uses of printer coversheets comprises providing a printer having a dedicated coversheet tray, a document sheet tray, and a scanning device, and receiving a print command from a user with an associated username. The method includes drawing a coversheet from the dedicated coversheet tray to be positioned adjacent the printed file, the coversheet having a plurality of predetermined username positions and a corresponding plurality of predetermined barcode positions. The method further includes performing a barcode scan of the coversheet, determining at which username position to print the username based on the results of the barcode scan, and printing the username at the next-available username position. The method also includes printing a barcode on the coversheet at the one of the barcode positions which corresponds to the username position at which the username is printed. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUSHING VIDEO ON DEMAND CONTENT BASED UPON VIEWING HABITS - A system and method for delivering video content over a network comprises providing a network server and a database, receiving a request for video content at the network server, querying the database to determine subscribers likely interested in the video content, and delivering the video content to network devices associated with subscribers likely interested in the video content. The database stores data associated with the viewing habits of network subscribers. The querying step results in the identification of a subset of subscribers likely interested in the video content. | 09-16-2010 |
20100325675 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING A SECURED SERVICE PROVIDER MEMORY - A system and method for utilizing a secured service provider memory are disclosed. An electronic device is associated with a subscriber and is in communication with a data distribution network configured to deliver data by a service provider to the subscriber. The data distribution network comprises a server in communication with the data distribution network and the server configured to deliver a stream of data over the data distribution network. The electronic device comprises a first memory communicatively connected to the server. The first memory is configured to receive and store data from the server and it is accessible by the subscriber. A second memory is also communicatively connected to the server. The second memory is configured to receive and store data from the server, though the second memory is accessible only by the service provider. | 12-23-2010 |
20130067522 | Dynamic VOD Channel Allocation Based on Viewer Demand - A system and method for delivering video content over a network in communication with a subscriber having an associated electronic device is disclosed. A network server is provided and is configured to transmit a plurality of multicast streams of video content over the network. A scheduled start time for the transmission of a first stream of the multicast streams is assigned. A request for the video content is received at a first time, which is after said scheduled start time and the request is the first request for the video content received by the network server after the scheduled start time. The first stream is transmitted over the network only after the request. | 03-14-2013 |
James Kerr, Old Orchard Beach, ME US
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20120230867 | SANITIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the devices may be in a tilted position when not in uses. | 09-13-2012 |
20130175458 | SANITIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the device is partitioned so that each partition can act independently of each other. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177474 | SANITIZING DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the device is partitioned so that each partition can act independently of each other. | 07-11-2013 |
20130259742 | SANITIZING DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the device may be partitioned so that each partition can act independently of each other. | 10-03-2013 |
Janes Richard Kerr, Tigard, OR US
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20100207026 | ENHANCED VISION SYSTEM SENSITIVE TO INFRARED RADIATION - An enhanced vision system and method for use with vision systems with an imager sensitive to infrared radiation of less than 2-microns in wavelength, to produce a first image signal. Another imager sensitive to infrared radiation at least 3-microns in wavelength may be used to produce a second image signal. Preferably, the first image signal represents sensed electric light sources, and the second image signal represents sensed background such as terrain, runways, structures, and obstacles. A signal processor combines an image signal representing locally maximum values of the first image signal with the second image signal to create a displayed image. | 08-19-2010 |
Jay Carl Kerr, Taylors, SC US
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20110168123 | ENGINE VALVE FOR IMPROVED OPERATING EFFICIENCY - An engine valve is provided with a valve head, a cap disposed opposite of the valve head; and a stem interposed between the valve head and the cap. The stem has a cylindrically shaped surface and at least one helical section embedded in the stem. The helical section includes alternating crests and roots in which the roots depend inwardly in a direction of a centerline of the valve such that the surface area of the stem is periodically interrupted by the helical section. The introduction of the valve with helical section in an engine increases engine efficiency and reduces fuel consumption. Methods of making and using the engine valve are also provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeff Kerr, Heath, TX US
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20100244976 | Clock Spreading Systems and Methods - Clock spreading systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a clock spreading system is provided in an integrated transceiver system that comprises a base band control system and a transceiver coupled to the base band control system. The clock spreading system provides a spread clock output signal derived from a clock reference signal for clocking one of the base band control system and the transceiver. The clock spreading system is configured to provide a periodic phase modulated spread clock output signal during receiving of data in a receive mode and a pseudo-random phase modulated spread clock output signal during transmitting of data in a transmit mode. | 09-30-2010 |
Jim Kerr, Seattle, WA US
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20110086626 | Speaker activation for mobile communication device - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a mobile communication device configured for operation in a first operating mode wherein a speaker function is off and a second operating mode wherein a speaker function is on. The mobile communication device includes a position sensor for detecting placement of the mobile communication device in a specified position and a controller for switching the mobile communication device between the first and second operating modes based on input from the position sensor. A method for speaker activation at a mobile communication device is also disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
20110231184 | Correlation of transcribed text with corresponding audio - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a communication device an audio communication and a transcribed text created from the audio communication, and generating a mapping of the transcribed text to the audio communication independent of transcribing the audio. The mapping identifies locations of portions of the text in the audio communication. An apparatus for mapping the text to the audio is also disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
Jim M. Kerr, Seattle, WA US
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20090030999 | Contact Proximity Notification - In one embodiment, a contact proximity notification application identifies a contact in a contact list of a user, determines a current proximity between the contact and the user and automatically generates a notification of the current proximity between the contact and the user for automatic communication to the user. | 01-29-2009 |
20120030682 | Dynamic Priority Assessment of Multimedia for Allocation of Recording and Delivery Resources - Techniques are provided to allocate resources used for recording multimedia or to retrieve recorded content and deliver it to a recipient. A request associated with multimedia for access to resources is received. A context associated with the multimedia is determined. Resources for the multimedia are allocated based on the context. | 02-02-2012 |
John C. Kerr, Pocatello, ID US
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20090047412 | BAKED POTATO PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The invention relates to baked potatoes and, particularly, to convenient forms of baked potatoes having an optimally-baked flavor and texture which can be simply prepared for serving in any size portion with a minimum of effort. In one preferred form, the product will be in the form of baked potato pieces with the skin attached, preferably having a moisture content of from about 70 to about 75% and flavor and texture profiles characteristic of optimally baked potatoes. A process and an apparatus for preparing the potatoes and a packaged form are also provided. The process calls for freezing a baked potato and subdividing the potato into discrete pieces of a size of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 inches, preferably by means comprising at least one roller pair comprising a plurality of rotatably mounted blades with cutting edges angularly offset (FIG. | 02-19-2009 |
20100255176 | BAKED POTATO PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The invention relates to baked potatoes and, particularly, to convenient forms of baked potatoes having an optimally-baked flavor and texture which can be simply prepared for serving in any size portion with a minimum of effort. In one preferred form, the product will be in the form of baked potato pieces with the skin attached, preferably having a moisture content of from about 70 to about 75% and flavor and texture profiles characteristic of optimally baked potatoes. A process and an apparatus for preparing the potatoes and a packaged form are also provided. The process calls for freezing a baked potato and subdividing the potato into discrete pieces of a size of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 inches, preferably by means comprising at least one roller pair comprising a plurality of rotatably mounted blades with cutting edges angularly offset (FIG. | 10-07-2010 |
20120009313 | Friable, baked potato pieces and process - Potatoes are processed to develop baked and fried flavors and aromas. The are baked to create a number of characteristic baked flavors and textures. When fried, a whole other group of flavors and textures is achieved. To avoid damage to the discrete potato pieces that are prepared in processing and are desired in the final product, the process entails baking potatoes; pressing the potatoes to a predetermined thickness; freezing the potatoes; breaking the potatoes into discrete pieces; drying the discrete pieces to form a skin thereon and preferably lightly brown the surfaces; and freezing and packaging the pieces. Oven heating will be sufficient to provide a browning effect to a light golden to golden brown color and form a skin on the exterior surface of exposed potato pulp, both important to the preparation of the best product. | 01-12-2012 |
Jonathan D. Kerr, Boise, ID US
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20120227680 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF WASTE - A waste-to-energy conversion apparatus comprising a primary combustion chamber capable of holding a load of waste, and the primary combustion chamber further comprises a heat source to heat the waste and generate a syn gas stream, grates, within the primary chamber, capable of supporting the load of waste during heating, a mixing chamber wherein the syn gas is mixed with additional combustion gas, a multi-chambered secondary combustion chamber for combusting the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas, and an energy extraction system for extracting the heat energy generated by the combustion of the mixture of syn gas and additional combustion gas. | 09-13-2012 |
Joshua A. Kerr, Austin, TX US
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20110060985 | System and Method for Collecting a Signature Using a Smart Device - A system and method for collecting a signature using a smart device are disclosed. A signature module executing on a smart device may allow a user to input a signature via the smart device display with a pixel size larger than then pixel size of the smart device by causing a viewable portion of a signature file to scroll relative to the display while the user is inputting the signature. In addition, the signature module may display to the user with an interactive pen tool, that functions as a “virtual pen” to allow a user greater control over inputting his or her signature into the smart device. After a signature has been captured, a document viewer module executing on the smart device may allow a user to appropriately position and size the signature for placement in a document being viewed on a smart device. | 03-10-2011 |
J. Richard Kerr, West Linn, OR US
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20090009596 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONOUS ACQUISITION OF PULSED SOURCE LIGHT IN PERFORMANCE OF MONITORING AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATION - A system for and a method of synchronous acquisition of pulsed source light performs monitoring of aircraft flight operation. Diode sources of illumination ( | 01-08-2009 |
Kathleen Marie Kerr, Okeana, OH US
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20110071123 | Noninvasive Method for Measuring Histamine From Skin as an Objective Measurement of Itch - A method for measuring of histamine in an epidermis comprising applying an adhesive article to an epithelium of a mammal; allowing for adherence of epithelial cells to the adhesive article; removing the adhesive article from the epithelium of the mammal; preparing the adhesive article using standard laboratory methods for extraction; extracting histamine from the epithelial cells adhered to said adhesive article; measuring histamine from the epithelial cells adhered to said adhesive article; determining the amount of histamine in the epithelial cells as compared to a baseline sample. Further, a method of objectively measuring the perception of itch in mammals and wherein there is a reduction in histamine from a baseline level which is directly proportional to a reduction in an itch perception. | 03-24-2011 |
20140271930 | NONINVASIVE METHOD FOR MEASURING METABOLITES FOR SKIN HEALTH - A noninvasive method for diagnosing skin health in a subject comprising collecting a skin sample from the subject; detecting a level of one or more small molecule biomarkers in the epithelial cell sample/skin cell sample; diagnosing the subject as having a skin condition based on the level of a detected small molecule biomarker, wherein the detected small molecule is at least one compound chosen from: a compound generated by metabolism of amino acids, a compound generated by dipeptides metabolism, a compound generated by nucleic acids, a compound generated by metabolism of lipids, a compound generated by metabolism of carbohydrates, and mixtures thereof and further small molecule biomarkers as listed in Table 1. Further, a noninvasive method for evaluating the efficacy of products for skin health. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273055 | NONINVASIVE METHOD FOR MEASURING OXIDATIVE STRESS AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE FROM SKIN: OXIDATIVE STRESS AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE BIOMARKERS - A noninvasive method for diagnosing skin health in a subject comprising collecting a skin sample/epithelial cell sample from the subject; detecting a level of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of Myeloperoxidase and oxidized lipids in the epithelial cell sample/skin cell sample; diagnosing the subject as having oxidative stress and/or oxidative damage based on the level of a detected biomarker. Further, a noninvasive method for evaluating the efficacy of products for skin health. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273065 | NONINVASIVE METHOD FOR MEASURING ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES FROM SKIN AS AN OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT OF NATURAL PROTECTION FROM MICROBES - A noninvasive method for measuring skin health in a subject comprising collecting an epithelial cell/skin cell sample from the subject; detecting a level of one or more antimicrobial peptide biomarkers in the epithelial cell sample/skin cell sample; diagnosing the subject as having a defense mechanism due to microbial attack on skin or a measure of the system being in balance with environment homeostasis based on the level of one or more antimicrobial peptide biomarkers selected from the group consisting of Histone H2B type 1-M, Histone H2A, Histone H4, Protein S100-A7, Protein S100-A8, Protein S100-A9, Cathepsin G, Neutrophil defensin 3 (Defensin, alpha 3) (HNP-3), Dermcidin, Ribonuclease 7 (RNase 7), human beta-defensin -2 (nBD-2) and Beta-defensin 103 (hBD-3) and listed in Table 1 wherein the AMP families include bactericidal permeability-increasing protein (BPI), Defensin, Histone, Pore-forming toxin, S100 protein, Cytotoxin, Serine Protease 51, Dual Oxidase, transcription regulation, and mixtures thereof. Further, a noninvasive method for evaluating the efficacy of products for skin health. | 09-18-2014 |
Larry Kerr, Moline, IL US
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20110289107 | Applicant Qualification Process - A system, computer-readable medium, and method for automatically determining if an applicant is qualified to perform a task are provided. In the method, an application including applicant identifier information identifying an applicant is received by a computing device. The applicant identifier information is extracted from the received application. A query to a database including the extracted applicant identifier information is created and sent to a database system using a network. The database system stores data associated with the extracted applicant identifier information. A response to the query is received from the database system using the network. The response includes data associated with the applicant's qualification to perform a task. Whether or not the applicant is qualified to perform the task is determined by comparing the data associated with the applicant's qualification to a predetermined qualification criterion. | 11-24-2011 |
20140207658 | PAYMENT SETTLEMENT SYSTEM WITH FEEDBACK - A method of providing feedback to a user concerning a payment settlement process is provided. User identification information for a user is received. An electronic document associated with a payment transaction for a task completed by the user is received. Electronic processing criterion associated with the payment transaction are identified based on the received user identification information. Whether or not the received electronic document satisfies the identified electronic processing criterion is determined. If the received electronic document satisfies the electronic processing criterion, a notification message is sent to the user indicating that a proper submission of the document associated with the payment transaction has been completed. If the received electronic document does not satisfy the electronic processing criterion, an issue notification message is sent to the user identifying an issue associated with the payment transaction. | 07-24-2014 |
Lei L. Kerr, Oxford, OH US
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20130228214 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL ON NICKEL-COATED PAPER SUBSTRATE - A conducting substrate made of a nickel coating on paper that can be used in a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC or DSC). Zinc oxide is the preferred wide-band semiconductor deposited as a nanoparticle layer on the nickel-coated paper to form a photoanode once a dye is deposited on the nanoparticles. A method of constructing the nickel-coated paper substrate is also contemplated. | 09-05-2013 |
20140261672 | TITANIUM METAL AS ELECTRODE FOR ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS, FLEXIBLE ORGANIC SOLAR CELL ON TI FOIL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Titanium metal is used as an electrode in organic solar cells. Methods of making an organic photovoltaic cell are described using titanium foil that is etched using lower and higher concentrations of a hydrofluoric acid solution. Subsequently, other layers were disposed on the titanium foil to complete the solar cell. Etching at the lower concentration for about 30 seconds properly treated the surface of the electrode and resulted in an advantageous solar cell. Etching at the higher concentrations resulted in a poor morphology that resulted in poor performance. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary Ellen Kerr, Stamford, CT US
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20090172153 | HETEROGENEOUS TWO-PHASE COMMIT TEST ENGINE - A computer-implemented method, information processing system, and computer program storage product validate a two-phase commit process. First information is received that indicates a plurality of web services to be tested. Each of the web services are associated with a different resource manager. Second information is received that indicates a plurality of application servers for performing the web services. A global transaction is created that includes a plurality of transactions based on the first information that was received. A two-phase commit process is initiated at one of the application servers for performing the global transaction. After the two-phase commit process has ended, results of the global transaction that include information regarding each of the transactions within the global transaction are displayed. | 07-02-2009 |
Matthew D. Kerr, Reno, NV US
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20090319796 | Gaming machine certificate creation and management - Methods and systems for creating and managing certificates for gaming machines in a gaming network using a portable memory device are described. A gaming machine creates a certificate signing request which is stored on a portable memory device at the machine by an operator. The memory device is handed over to a certificate authority (CA) security officer at the casino and is coupled with an appropriate CA server. A certificate batch utility program on the server downloads and processes the CSRs. A certificate services program on the server issues gaming machine certificates according to the CSRs. In one embodiment, the certificates are uploaded onto the memory device, along with copies of certificate authority server certificates, including a root CA certificate. The CA security officer hands the memory device to the casino floor operator. At the machine, the operator inserts or couples the device and software on the machine identifies and downloads its certificate based on the certificate file name. The machine also downloads copies of the CA server certificates which it may use in a certificate chain validation procedure. In another embodiment, the certificates are placed in a shared file on the CA server and retrieved by the gaming machines over a gaming network. | 12-24-2009 |
20130145154 | GAMING MACHINE CERTIFICATE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for creating and managing certificates for gaming machines in a gaming network using a portable memory device. A gaming machine creates a certificate signing request which is stored on a portable memory device at the machine. Then, the memory device is coupled with an appropriate CA server. A certificate batch utility program on the server downloads and processes the CSRs. A certificate services program on the server issues gaming machine certificates according to the CSRs. In one embodiment, the certificates are uploaded onto the memory device, along with copies of certificate authority server certificates, including a root CA certificate. Then, the memory device is coupled with the gaming machine and software on the machine identifies and downloads its certificate based on the certificate file name. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael A. Kerr, Carson City, NV US
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20090325708 | Biometric broadband gaming system and method - The present invention is a biometric broadband gaming system and method that comprises a verification system, a broadband gaming system and a transactional system. The verification system operations include receiving a biometric input to ensure that a user is a registered player. The broadband gaming system operations include providing a game of skill or game of chance to a plurality of players communicating via different network access devices. The transactional system operations include managing transactions conducted by the verification system and the broadband gaming system. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael A. Kerr, Reno, NV US
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20100197376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING A LOTTERY GAME - A system and method for streaming a lottery game is described. The system includes a lottery ticket, a gaming server, a paytable, a video server, a network access device, an encryption module, and IP address associated with the network access device. The lottery ticket has a first plurality of numbers. The gaming server is configured to generate a second plurality of numbers with a random number generator. The paytable includes an award that is based on a comparison of the first plurality of numbers to the second plurality of numbers. The video server stores a plurality of images associated with the award. The network access device is configured to present the lottery. The encryption module configured to encrypt communications between the gaming server and the network access device. The IP address associated with the network access device enables secure communications with the gaming server. | 08-05-2010 |
20110159952 | GAMING SYSTEM NETWORK AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING GAMING MEDIA - A gaming system server and method for generating a game output with a gaming system are described. The server includes at a registration database configured to store registration data associated with each user, a verification system communicatively connected with the at least one network access device and the registration database, a video system, and a gaming module. The verification system verifies that the user associated with the network access device is a registered user and verifies security information received from the network access device. The video system stores a plurality of images corresponding to at least one game type. The gaming module generates at least one random game output associated with at least one game outcome, and communicates the plurality of images corresponding to the at least one game outcome to the at least one network access device. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159953 | NETWORK ACCESS DEVICE AND METHOD TO RUN A GAME APPLICATION - A network access device and method to run a gaming application on a network access device are described. The network access device comprises a communications module configured to allow the network access device to communicate with a network. The network access device is configured to transmit user identification information to a verification system and transmit security information to a verification system. When the user identification information and security information have been verified by the verification system, the network access device receives a random game output generated by a gaming system. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165936 | GAMING SYSTEM NETWORK AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING GAMING MEDIA - A gaming system network and gaming method are described. The network includes at least one network access device, a registration database configured to store registration data associated with each user, a verification system communicatively connected with the at least one network access device and the registration database, a video server, and a gaming system. The verification system verifies that the user associated with the network access device is a registered user and verifies security information received from the network access device. The video server stores a plurality of images corresponding to at least one game type. The gaming system generates at least one random game output associated with at least one game outcome, and communicates the plurality of images corresponding to the at least one game outcome to the at least one network access device. | 07-07-2011 |
20140222569 | COMMUNICATING A TARGETED MESSAGE TO A WIRELESS DEVICE BASED ON LOCATION AND TWO USER PROFILES - A method for tracking patronage of a customer in at least one casino property is described. The method comprises monitoring a wireless handset that determines the location of the customer. The method then proceeds to generate a user profile that comprises user preferences and monitored betting activity associated with the customer and accumulated points stored in a customer account according to a monetary value of the monitored betting activity. Complementary goods or services are determined based on the accumulated points associated with the customer account. A message is sent to the wireless handset associated with the complementary goods or services that is consistent with the user preferences. | 08-07-2014 |
Monty Kerr, Austin, TX US
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20080242423 | REAL-MONEY ONLINE MULTI-PLAYER TRIVIA SYSTEM, METHODS OF OPERATION, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An apparatus, method, and storage medium for a real-money online multi-player trivia system which allows users to compete, via a computer network, in one or more simultaneous trivia style games with a plurality of questions while wagering real and/or play money. The trivia style games can be either a single trivia game between multiple players or a tournament style game with a plurality of single games linked together. A trivia style game may allow betting before a question is delivered, after a question is delivered, or after a question is answered. Further, the amount of a player's wager may be withheld from the other players and/or whether the player answered a question correctly or incorrectly. | 10-02-2008 |
Nikolas F. Kerr, Germantown, TN US
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20100247600 | THERAPEUTIC DRUG ELUTING IMPLANT COVER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A drug-eluting implant cover fabricated from a drug-eluting biocompatible matrix containing at least one elutable drug, a drug-eluting implant cover kit containing at least one drug-eluting implant cover, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 09-30-2010 |
20100266657 | PREFORMED DRUG-ELUTING DEVICE TO BE AFFIXED TO AN ANTERIOR SPINAL PLATE - A drug-eluting device comprising a drug-eluting matrix containing at least one elutable drug, a method of manufacturing a preformed drug-eluting device, and an implant kit comprising the same. | 10-21-2010 |
20110184245 | TISSUE MONITORING SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison. | 07-28-2011 |
20120116454 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACET JOINT STABILIZATION - In one form, a method for stabilization of a facet joint of the spinal column includes forming a cavity between adjacent bones defining the facet joint and positioning an implant in the cavity between the adjacent bones. In one aspect of this form, the method also includes positioning a bone anchor across the facet joint and engaging the bone anchor with each of the adjacent bones to force the bones toward one another and clamp the implant therebetween. In a further aspect of this form, the implant is a cancellous bone dowel and becomes fractured into a plurality of fragments upon being clamped between the adjacent bones and/or otherwise interacting with the bone anchor. In another form, systems and devices for performing percutaneous facet joint stabilization and/or fusion are provided. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned. | 05-10-2012 |
20130123582 | TISSUE MONITORING SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison. | 05-16-2013 |
Phillip S. Kerr, Wildwood, MO US
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20080305212 | Protein Hydrolysate Compositions Having Improved Sensory Characteristics and Physical Properties - The present invention provides protein hydrolysate compositions, processes for making protein hydrolysate compositions, and food products comprising protein hydrolysate compositions. The protein hydrolysate compositions generally comprise polypeptide fragments having primarily either an arginine residue or a lysine residue at each carboxyl terminus. | 12-11-2008 |
20110097448 | Protein Hydrolysate Compositions Stable Under Acidic Conditions - The present invention provides protein hydrolysate compositions, processes for making protein hydrolysate compositions, and food products comprising protein hydrolysate compositions. The protein hydrolysate compositions generally comprise a mixture of oligopeptides having an average molecular size of less than about 10,000 Daltons, wherein at least about 60% of the oligopeptides are soluble at a pH of less than about 7.0. | 04-28-2011 |
20110165305 | Method for preparing a protein hydrolysate - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a protein hydrolysate. The invention further relates to a protein hydrolysate produced using the method, and to food products comprising such protein hydrolysate. | 07-07-2011 |
20110250313 | Protein Hydrolysate Compositions - The present invention provides protein hydrolysate compositions, processes for making protein hydrolysate compositions, and food products comprising protein hydrolysate compositions. The protein hydrolysate compositions generally comprise a mixture of polypeptides enriched in a 47 kDa fragment, wherein between about 10% and about 66% of the polypeptides are the 47 kDa fragment. | 10-13-2011 |
20140148578 | BLENDED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Blended soy protein products with improved whiteness, altered viscosity and altered gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 05-29-2014 |
Randy Kerr, Edmonds, WA US
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20100318913 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROVIDING GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR VISUALLY STREAMING MEDIA - An approach is provided for determining that a plurality of media feeds from one or more media sources are to be presented, and initiating presentation of a graphical user interface in which the plurality of media feeds are displayed. The media feeds are displayed as a respective plurality of images representative of content of the respective media feed. The plurality of images are displayed in motion, and move differently from one another. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert Kerr, Boise, ID US
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20130161700 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SIDEWALL SPACERS ON A MEMORY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing sidewall spacers on a memory device. The method comprises forming sidewall spacers on a memory device having a memory array region and at least one peripheral circuit region by forming a first sidewall spacer adjacent to a word line in the memory array region and a second sidewall spacer adjacent to a transistor in the peripheral circuit region. The first sidewall spacer has a first thickness and the second sidewall spacer has a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. | 06-27-2013 |
20140054794 | MEMORY PROCESS AND MEMORY STRUCTURE MADE THEREBY - A memory process is described. A substrate is provided, having therein trenches and conductive lines buried in the trenches and having thereon an array area, wherein each of the conductive lines has an array portion in the array area. A contact area apart from the array area is defined on the substrate, wherein each of the conductive lines has a contact portion in the contact area. The substrate between the contact portions of the conductive lines is etched down to below the tops of the conductive layers to form gaps between the contact portions of the conductive lines. The gaps are then filled with an insulating layer. | 02-27-2014 |
20150028406 | Arrays Of Recessed Access Gate Lines, Arrays Of Conductive Lines, Arrays Of Recessed Access Gate Lines And Conductive Lines, Memory Circuitry, Methods Of Forming An Array Of Recessed Access Gate Lines, Methods Of Forming An Array Of Conductive Lines, And Methods Of Forming An Array Of Recessed Access Gate Lines And An Array Of Conductive Lines - An array of recessed access gate lines includes active area regions having dielectric trench isolation material there-between. The trench isolation material comprises dielectric projections extending into opposing ends of individual active area regions under an elevationally outermost surface of material of the active area regions. The active area material is elevationally over the dielectric projections. Recessed access gate lines individually extend transversally across the active area regions and extend between the ends of immediately end-to-end adjacent active area regions within the dielectric trench isolation material. Other arrays are disclosed, as are methods. | 01-29-2015 |
Robert L. Kerr, Longmont, CO US
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20090173693 | LYOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTAL MEMBRANES BASED ON CROSS-LINKED TYPE I BICONTINUOUS CUBIC PHASES - The invention provides composite nanofiltration membranes with a lyotropic liquid crystal (LLC) polymer composition embedded in or forming a layer on a porous support. The LLC membranes are prepared from LLC monomers which form a bicontinuous cubic (Q | 07-09-2009 |
20120129045 | LIQUID ELECTROLYTE FILLED POLYMER ELECTROLYTE - A polymer-based electrolyte material for use in lithium ion batteries that exhibits high bulk ion conductivity at ambient and sub-ambient temperatures. The polymer electrolyte comprises a polymer matrix and a liquid electrolyte which is an organic solvent containing a free lithium salt. The polymer matrix is cross-linked and can be formed of cross-linkable ionic monomers, particularly ionic LLC surfactant monomers. | 05-24-2012 |
20120186446 | IMIDAZOLIUM-BASED ROOM-TEMPERATURE IONIC LIQUIDS, POLYMERS, MONOMERS, AND MEMBRANES INCORPORATING SAME - The present invention provides gels, solutions, films, membranes, compositions, and other materials containing polymerized and/or non-polymerized room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs). These materials are useful in catalysis, gas separation and as antistatic agents. The RTILs are preferably imidazolium-based RTILs which are optionally substituted, such as with one or more hydroxyl groups. Optionally, the materials of the present invention are composite materials comprising both polymerized and non-polymerized RTILs. The RTIL polymer is formed from polymerized RTIL cations typically synthesized as monomers and polymerized in the presence of the non-polymerized RTIL cations to provide a solid composite material. The non-polymerized RTIL cations are not covalently bound to the cationic polymer but remain as free cations within the composite material able to associate with charged subunits of the polymer. These composite materials are useful in catalysis, gas separation, and antistatic applications. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Scott Kerr, Ashburn, VA US
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20120100825 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRIORITIZING AND ROUTING EMERGENT ACTIVITY REPORTING - A method and system for prioritizing and reporting an observation is disclosed. The observation is preferably received from a mobile device that determines a location of the observation and provides a user of the mobile device with a preselected list of classifications for the observation. The observation is prioritized based at least in part on the location and the classification associated with the observation. The priority may depend on a distance between the location in the observation and a catalog of objects of interest. The priority may also depend on the existence of other observations having the same classification within a threshold distance of the observation. The prioritized observation is routed to appropriate personnel based on the determined priority. The prioritized observation may also be included in an ordered list based on priority and/or rendered in a geospatial view with at least one display attribute being based on the priority. | 04-26-2012 |
Rodney L. Kerr, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20090021653 | Theft resistant video projector and mount - A video projector and mounting assembly that securely mounts and protects the projector from theft. A video projector unit is adapted with a housing that defines a through bore extending completely through the housing from top to bottom. A suspension member attached to an overhead structure is inserted through the hole with a portion thereof projecting from the bottom of the projector. A projector mount is secured to the end of the projecting portion of the overhead suspension member in locking relation therewith such that the projector may not be removed without first unlocking and removing the mount. The mount is preferably adapted with openings to allow for access to the projector controls. Tilt adjustment of the projector is facilitated by rotatably adjustable fasteners in threaded engagement with the mount. The projector and mount may include mating concave and convex surfaces to provide for adjustment in tilt, pan, and yaw axes. | 01-22-2009 |
Ronald W. Kerr, Geneva, IL US
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20110316209 | Dual rate shock absorbing apparatus for a suspension system of a heavy off-road vehicle - A dual rate shock absorbing apparatus for a suspension system of a heavy off-road vehicle including a housing having two axially elongated members. A dual rate spring package is disposed in the housing. Such spring package includes a first spring assembly for absorbing, dissipating and returning a first predetermined level of energy imparted to the shock absorbing apparatus. One end of the first spring assembly acts against a closed end of the housing and a second end acts against a spring seat. A second spring assembly absorbs, dissipates and returns a second predetermined level of energy. One end of the second spring assembly acts against an opposed closed end of the housing and a second end acts against the spring seat. An axially elongated guide assembly, extending substantially the cumulative length of the first and second spring assemblies, controls axial compression of the first and second spring assemblies. An operable length of the guide assembly is automatically adjustable to the length of the housing during operation of the shock absorbing apparatus. An apparatus for monitoring loads applied to the shock absorbing apparatus is also provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20130038005 | Multipiece cushioning assembly for a telescoping shock absorbing assembly - A multipiece cushioning assembly adapted to be arranged in combination with a shock absorbing apparatus. The multipiece cushioning assembly is disposed between a pair of radial shoulders on first and second members telescoping members of the shock absorbing apparatus arranged in operable combination relative to each other. The radial shoulders on the first and second members limit travel of the shock absorbing apparatus, and with said multipiece cushioning assembly including a plurality of elastomeric bumpers arranged in a generally circular array for absorbing over-travel of the first and second members relative to each other and for readily permitting replacement of the multipiece cushioning assembly while maintaining the first and second members in operable combination relative to each other. | 02-14-2013 |
Samuel Kerr, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130254636 | SYSTEM ON CHIP AND METHOD FOR CRYPTOGRAPHY USING A PHYSICALLY UNCLONABLE FUNCTION - A system and method for performing cryptographic functions in hardware using read-N keys comprising a cryptographic core, seed register, physically unclonable function (PUF), an error-correction core, a decryption register, and an encryption register. The PUF configured to receive a seed value as an input to generate a key as an output. The error-correction core configured to transmit the key to the cryptographic core. The encryption register and decryption register configured to receive the seed value and the output. The system, a PUF ROK, configured to generate keys that are used N times to perform cryptographic functions. | 09-26-2013 |
Sean M. Kerr, Keller, TX US
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20110158592 | Ferrules Having An Anti-Rotation Feature And Fiber Optic Connectors Using The Same - Ferrules having anti-rotation features along with fiber optic connectors using the same are disclosed. The ferrules have a body with a first diameter and at least one bore extending from a rear end of the ferrule to a front end of the ferrule. The ferrule has at least one anti-rotation feature such as a rib. The ferrule may be part of a ferrule assembly that includes a ferrule holder where the anti-rotation feature improves the bond between the ferrule and the ferrule holder. Methods for making the ferrules and assemblies using the ferrule are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Stephen S. Kerr, Bryan, OH US
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20080206409 | Filled confectionary product and process - A filled candy cane formed by injecting a soft candy into a hardening, elongate candy. A method and means for same. | 08-28-2008 |
Steven Kerr, Ridgefield, CT US
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20100107263 | C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) KNOCKOUT MOUSE - The instant invention relates to a transgenic, non-human animal that carries a mutation in the gene encoding C-reactive protein (CRP). Preferably, the invention relates to an animal comprising a homozygous CRP-deficient mouse and techniques for producing such animals. The invention also relates to organs, tissues, cells, cell lines and sub-cellular fractions derived from such animals. Techniques for generating total or tissue-specific CRP knockout animals are also described. The invention further relates to the use of such knockout animals for the study of the role of CRP proteins in vivo or ex vivo, particularly in relation to its role in inflammatory pathway and in the etiology human diseases. | 04-29-2010 |
Steven Andrew Kerr, West Valley City, UT US
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20110181295 | FAULT DETECTION USING COMBINED REFLECTOMETRY AND ELECTRONIC PARAMETER MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods for detecting a fault in an electronic conductor are provided. Electronic parameter measurements are combined with reflectometry profiles to determine when faults are present on the electronic conductor. | 07-28-2011 |
Stew Kerr, Muncie, IN US
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20120186530 | Collapsible Wire Crate And Method Of Assembly - The present invention provides a wire crate for housing an animal. The wire crate includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels oppositely disposed from one another. The crate also includes a front opening defined in the front panel. The front opening is configured to provide access to the interior of the crate. The crate further includes a pair of tracks coupled to each side of the front opening and a door slidably coupled to the pair of tracks. The door slides along the pair of tracks between an open position and a closed position. | 07-26-2012 |
20140109839 | Animal Enclosure - The present disclosure provides a door frame assembly that includes a frame that defines an opening therein for allowing access therethrough. The door frame also includes a door pivotally coupled to a first vertical wire of the of the frame for pivoting the door between an open position and a close position. The door frame further includes a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism releasably couples the door to the frame and is formed by a first horizontal wire. The first horizontal wire forms a hooked end protruding outward toward the door and spaced inwardly of the frame to intersect with the opening. The second coupling mechanism releasably couples the door to the frame. The second coupling mechanism includes a portion configured to limit movement of the door relative to the frame until the second portion is pivoted in a direction toward the door. | 04-24-2014 |
20140202395 | COLLAPSIBLE ANIMAL CRATE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a collapsible cage assembly including an outer covering and a support frame for supporting the outer covering in an upright position. The outer covering can have a top, bottom, front, back, first side, and second side. The support frame can include a top frame body and a bottom frame body, a first side member and a second side member each being pivotably coupled to the top frame body and bottom frame body, and a top support member coupled to the top frame body. The top support member can define a V-shaped portion. The frame can also include a U-shaped member have a first end and a second end, each of the first end and second end slidably and pivotably coupled to the bottom frame body. The U-shaped member is removably coupled to the V-shaped portion of the top support member in the upright position. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209036 | ANIMAL CRATE - The present disclosure provides a door assembly for an animal enclosure. The assembly includes a door frame having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires that define an opening for an animal to pass therethrough. The assembly also includes a door configured to move between an open position and a close position relative to the door frame. A latch is pivotably coupled to the door and includes a mechanism that is removably coupled to the door frame. The assembly further includes a first vertical wire and a second vertical wire of the door. A first guide wire and a second guide wire are coupled to the door frame. The first vertical wire is coupled to and moves along the first guide wire between the open and close positions, and the second vertical wire is coupled to and moves along the second guide wire between the open and close positions. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216353 | Animal Enclosure With Dual Door Assembly - The present disclosure provides an animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between an open and closed positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the closed position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216354 | Animal Enclosure With Dual Door Assembly - The present disclosure provides an animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between an open and close positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the close position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure. | 08-07-2014 |
20140338611 | ANIMAL ENCLOSURE WITH DUAL DOOR ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides an animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between an open and closed positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the closed position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure. | 11-20-2014 |
Wendy A. Kerr, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080257057 | Device for fatigue testing an implantable medical device - A device for fatigue testing an implantable medical device having a compression assembly and a first bending assembly. The compression assembly supports first and second portions of the implantable medical device so as to apply a compression force to the implantable medical device along a compression axis and at a compression angle. The first bending assembly is configured to apply a first bending force onto the implantable medical device to move the first portion of the implantable medical device about a first bending axis with respect to the second portion of the implantable medical device. The first bending assembly is coupled with the compression assembly such that the compression angle remains substantially constant regardless of the position of the first portion of the implantable medical device with respect to the second portion of the implantable medical device. | 10-23-2008 |
20110163147 | TEST DEVICE FOR A SURGICAL TOOL - In various embodiments, a surgical test device for a surgical tool, such as a severing and/or sealing tool (e.g., a surgical stapler), is provided. In at least one embodiment, the surgical tool can be configured to supply at least one actuation motion to an end effector. The actuation motion(s) may cause a cutting member to move within and/or sealing members (e.g., staples) to eject from the end effector. Further, in at least one embodiment, the surgical test device can be releasably engaged to a portion of the surgical tool, such as the end effector. Additionally, the surgical test device can be configured to permit the surgical tool to supply the actuation motion(s) while preventing the tool from performing its intended surgical function. Accordingly, the surgical tool may be test fired without wasting a sealing member cartridge, while preventing inappropriate use of the tool when the test device is attached thereto. | 07-07-2011 |
20120071866 | POWER CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND BATTERIES - Various embodiments are directed to battery unit for use with surgical instruments. The battery units may comprise a plurality of cells and include a translatable discharge drain. When attached to the surgical instrument, the discharge drain may electrically connect an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit, for example, via a resistive element in order to drain the battery unit. | 03-22-2012 |
20130068821 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH STAPLE REINFORCEMENT CLIP - An apparatus comprises a surgical instrument having a cutter and a stapler. The cutter is operable to sever a portion of tissue. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of staples where the stapler is operable to introduce the plurality of staples into tissue to form a staple line. The apparatus further comprises a reinforcement clip. The reinforcement clip is operable to be in selective communication with the staple line. The reinforcement clip comprises a crown, a leg portion, and a teeth portion. In some versions, the leg portion has a width operable to cover the area defined by the staple line. In some versions, the teeth portion is configured to anchor into tissue. | 03-21-2013 |
20130334278 | ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE - A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further include a staple cartridge positioned within the end effector and a firing drive operably coupled with a trigger wherein the operation of the trigger can advance and/or retract a firing member of the firing drive relative to the end effector. The surgical instrument can further comprise an articulation drive which is selectively engageable with the firing drive. When the articulation drive is engaged with the firing drive, the operation of the firing drive can operate the articulation drive and articulate the end effector. When the articulation drive is not engaged with the firing drive, the firing drive can be operated independently of the articulation drive. | 12-19-2013 |
20140061279 | METHOD FOR TESTING A SURGICAL TOOL - In various embodiments, a surgical test device for a surgical tool, such as a severing and/or sealing tool (e.g., a surgical stapler), is provided. In at least one embodiment, the surgical tool can be configured to supply at least one actuation motion to an end effector. The actuation motion(s) may cause a cutting member to move within and/or sealing members (e.g., staples) to eject from the end effector. Further, in at least one embodiment, the surgical test device can be releasably engaged to a portion of the surgical tool, such as the end effector. Additionally, the surgical test device can be configured to permit the surgical tool to supply the actuation motion(s) while preventing the tool from performing its intended surgical function. Accordingly, the surgical tool may be test fired without wasting a sealing member cartridge, while preventing inappropriate use of the tool when the test device is attached thereto. | 03-06-2014 |
20140128850 | POWER CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND BATTERIES - Various embodiments are directed to battery unit for use with surgical instruments. The battery units may comprise a plurality of cells and include a translatable discharge drain. When attached to the surgical instrument, the discharge drain may electrically connect an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit, for example, via a resistive element in order to drain the battery unit. | 05-08-2014 |
20140263541 | ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN ARTICULATION LOCK - A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further include an articulation driver configured to rotate the end effector about the articulation joint and an articulation lock which can be configured to selectably resist the unintentional articulation of the end effector. In various circumstances, the actuation of the articulation driver can unlock the articulation lock. In certain circumstances, the articulation lock can comprise a first one-way lock configured to resist the movement of the articulation driver in a first direction and a second one-way lock configured to resist the movement of the articulation driver in a second direction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263542 | ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE - A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further include a staple cartridge positioned within the end effector and a firing drive operably coupled with a trigger wherein the operation of the trigger can advance and/or retract a firing member of the firing drive relative to the end effector. The surgical instrument can further comprise an articulation drive which is selectively engageable with the firing drive. When the articulation drive is engaged with the firing drive, the operation of the firing drive can operate the articulation drive and articulate the end effector. When the articulation drive is not engaged with the firing drive, the firing drive can be operated independently of the articulation drive. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263564 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An interchangeable shaft assembly for use with a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may include a frame that operably supports a plurality of drive systems and defines an actuation axis. The shaft assembly may comprise a first shaft that is configured to apply first actuation motions to a surgical end effector that is operably coupled thereto. A proximal end of the first shaft is configured to be operably releasably coupled to a first one of the drive systems supported by the frame in a direction that is substantially transverse to the actuation axis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263565 | DRIVE SYSTEM LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument may include at least one drive system that is configured to generate control motions upon actuation thereof. At least one drive system defines an actuation axis. The surgical instrument may further include at least one interchangeable shaft assembly that is configured to be removably coupled to the at least one drive system in a direction that is substantially transverse to the actuation axis and transmit the control motions from the at least one drive system to a surgical end effector operably coupled thereto. A lockout assembly may interface with the at least one drive system for preventing actuation of the drive system unless the at least one interchangeable shaft assembly has been operably coupled to the at least one drive system. | 09-18-2014 |
20150080868 | POWER CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND BATTERIES - Various embodiments are directed to battery unit for use with surgical instruments. The battery units may comprise a plurality of cells and include a translatable discharge drain. When attached to the surgical instrument, the discharge drain may electrically connect an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit, for example, via a resistive element in order to drain the battery unit. | 03-19-2015 |