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Stephen C. Blacklow, Cambridge, MA US
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20100087358 | NOTCH mutations leading to increased receptor signaling - The present invention is based upon the identification of regions within the NOTCH-1 receptor that, when mutated, lead to increase receptor signaling. The mutations are associated with uncontrolled cellular growth and this growth may be arrested using agents that interfere with NOTCH-1 activity, such as inhibitors of gamma-secretase. Assays for the NOTCH-1 mutations may be used diagnostically or as part of a treatment regimen for cancer patients. | 04-08-2010 |
Stephen C. Blouch, Boulder, CO US
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20080315887 | Method and apparatus for maintaining emission capabilities of hot cathodes in harsh environments - A method and apparatus for operating a multi-hot-cathode ionization gauge is provided to increase the operational lifetime of the ionization gauge in gaseous process environments. In example embodiments, the life of a spare cathode is extended by heating the spare cathode to a temperature that is insufficient to emit electrons but that is sufficient to decrease the amount of material that deposits on its surface or is optimized to decrease the chemical interaction between a process gas and a material of the at least one spare cathode. The spare cathode may be constantly or periodically heated. In other embodiments, after a process pressure passes a given pressure threshold, plural cathodes may be heated to a non-emitting temperature, plural cathodes may be heated to a lower emitting temperature, or an emitting cathode may be heated to a temperature that decreases the electron emission current. | 12-25-2008 |
20140264068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING AN ELECTROSTATIC ION TRAP - An apparatus includes an electrostatic ion trap and electronics configured to measure parameters of the ion trap and configured to adjust ion trap settings based on the measured parameters. A method of tuning the electrostatic ion trap includes, under automatic electronic control, measuring parameters of the ion trap and adjusting ion trap settings based on the measured parameters. | 09-18-2014 |
Stephen C. Bronack, Raleigh, NC US
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20080268418 | VIRTUAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTRUCTION - A computer-implemented method provides an educational environment in a virtual reality setting. Individuals navigate a virtual reality campus by using an avatar to interact with other users and to engage in learning experiences in the virtual setting. Individuals complete projects in virtual reality by accessing educational materials in electronic format and communicating with one another via text-based chats and real time audio. The virtual reality campus emulates a physical campus by providing meeting spaces and work areas where students spontaneously share information and complete pre-planned tasks. An electronic database tracks biographical and educational information about each user, that user's progress in achieving study goals, and the deliverables that the student produces to fulfill requirements of virtual instruction. The database also links to other systems, such as a registration database, so that the student's entire learning experience on both a physical campus and in virtual reality can be conveniently accessed electronically. | 10-30-2008 |
Stephen C. Brown, San Mateo, CA US
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20120239209 | MULTIPURPOSE CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS - “Smart” controllers for windows having controllable optical transitions are described. Controllers with multiple features can sense and adapt to local environmental conditions. Controllers described herein can be integrated with a building management system (BMS) to greatly enhance the BMS's effectiveness at managing local environments in a building. The controllers may have one, two, three or more functions such as powering a smart window, determining the percent transmittance, size, and/or temperature of a smart window, providing wireless communication between the controller and a separate communication node, etc. | 09-20-2012 |
20120293855 | ONBOARD CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS - Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations. | 11-22-2012 |
20130157493 | CONNECTORS FOR SMART WINDOWS - This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. | 06-20-2013 |
20130271812 | CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling transitions in an optically switchable device. In one aspect, a controller for a tintable window may include a processor, an input for receiving output signals from sensors, and instructions for causing the processor to determine a level of tint of the tintable window, and an output for controlling the level of tint in the tintable window. The instructions may include a relationship between the received output signals and the level of tint, with the relationship employing output signals from an exterior photosensor, an interior photosensor, an occupancy sensor, an exterior temperature sensor, and a transmissivity sensor. In some instances, the controller may receive output signals over a network and/or be interfaced with a network, and in some instances, the controller may be a standalone controller that is not interfaced with a network. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271813 | CONTROLLER FOR OPTICALLY-SWITCHABLE WINDOWS - This disclosure provides a window controller that includes a command-voltage generator that generates a command voltage signal, and a pulse-width-modulated-signal generator that generates a pulse-width-modulated signal based on the command voltage signal. The pulse-width-modulated signal drives an optically-switchable device. The pulse-width-modulated signal comprises a first power component having a first duty cycle and a second power component having a second duty cycle. The first component delivers a first pulse during each active portion of the first duty cycle, and the second component delivers a second pulse during each active portion of the second duty cycle. The first pulses are applied to a first conductive layer and the second pulses are applied to a second conductive layer. The relative durations of the active portions and the relative durations of the first and second pulses are adjusted to result in a change in an effective DC voltage applied across the optically-switchable device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271814 | CONTROLLER FOR OPTICALLY-SWITCHABLE WINDOWS - This disclosure provides a window controller that includes a command-voltage generator configured to generate a command voltage signal. The window controller also includes a power-signal generator configured to generate a power signal based on the command voltage signal. The power signal is configured to drive an optically-switchable device on a substantially transparent substrate. In some embodiments, the power-signal generator is configured to generate a power signal having a power profile that includes one or more power profile portions, each power profile portion having one or more voltage or current characteristics. | 10-17-2013 |
20140160550 | MULTIPURPOSE CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS - “Smart” controllers for windows having controllable optical transitions are described. Controllers with multiple features can sense and adapt to local environmental conditions. Controllers described herein can be integrated with a building management system (BMS) to greatly enhance the BMS's effectiveness at managing local environments in a building. The controllers may have one, two, three or more functions such as powering a smart window, determining the percent transmittance, size, and/or temperature of a smart window, providing wireless communication between the controller and a separate communication node, etc. | 06-12-2014 |
20140170863 | CONNECTORS FOR SMART WINDOWS - This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. | 06-19-2014 |
20140236323 | CONTROL METHOD FOR TINTABLE WINDOWS - A method of controlling tint of a tintable window to account for occupant comfort in a room of a building. The tintable window is between the interior and exterior of the building. The method predicts a tint level for the tintable window at a future time based on a penetration depth of direct sunlight through the tintable window into the room at the future time and space type in the room. The method also provides instructions over a network to transition tint of the tintable window to the tint level. | 08-21-2014 |
20140247475 | SPACERS AND CONNECTORS FOR INSULATED GLASS UNITS - This disclosure describes insulated glass units (IGUs) that incorporate electrochromic devices. More specifically, this disclosure focuses on different configurations available for providing an electrical connection to the interior region of an IGU. In many cases, an IGU includes two panes separated by a spacer. The spacer defines an interior region of the IGU and an exterior region of the IGU. Often, the electrochromic device positioned on the pane does not extend past the spacer, and some electrical connection must be provided to supply power from the exterior of the IGU to the electrochromic device on the interior of the IGU. In some embodiments, the spacer includes one or more holes (e.g, channels, mouse holes, other holes, etc.) through which an electrical connection (e.g., wires, busbar leads, etc.) may pass to provide power to the electrochromic device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140268287 | CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling transitions in an optically switchable device. In one aspect, a controller for a tintable window may include a processor, an input for receiving output signals from sensors, and instructions for causing the processor to determine a level of tint of the tintable window, and an output for controlling the level of tint in the tintable window. The instructions may include a relationship between the received output signals and the level of tint, with the relationship employing output signals from an exterior photosensor, an interior photosensor, an occupancy sensor, an exterior temperature sensor, and a transmissivity sensor. In some instances, the controller may receive output signals over a network and/or be interfaced with a network, and in some instances, the controller may be a standalone controller that is not interfaced with a network. | 09-18-2014 |
20140349497 | CONNECTORS FOR SMART WINDOWS - This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. Pre-wired spacers improve fabrication efficiency and seal integrity of insulated glass units. Electrical connection systems include those embedded in the secondary seal of the insulated glass unit. | 11-27-2014 |
20140355097 | CONNECTORS FOR SMART WINDOWS - This disclosure provides connectors for smart windows. A smart window may incorporate an optically switchable pane. In one aspect, a window unit includes an insulated glass unit including an optically switchable pane. A wire assembly may be attached to the edge of the insulated glass unit and may include wires in electrical communication with electrodes of the optically switchable pane. A floating connector may be attached to a distal end of the wire assembly. The floating connector may include a flange and a nose, with two holes in the flange for affixing the floating connector to a first frame. The nose may include a terminal face that present two exposed contacts of opposite polarity. | 12-04-2014 |
20150049378 | ONBOARD CONTROLLER FOR MULTISTATE WINDOWS - Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations. | 02-19-2015 |
20150060648 | CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling transitions in an optically switchable device. In one aspect, a controller for a tintable window may include a processor, an input for receiving output signals from sensors, and instructions for causing the processor to determine a level of tint of the tintable window, and an output for controlling the level of tint in the tintable window. The instructions may include a relationship between the received output signals and the level of tint, with the relationship employing output signals from an exterior photosensor, an interior photosensor, an occupancy sensor, an exterior temperature sensor, and a transmissivity sensor. In some instances, the controller may receive output signals over a network and/or be interfaced with a network, and in some instances, the controller may be a standalone controller that is not interfaced with a network. | 03-05-2015 |
Stephen C. Bubrick, Orinda, CA US
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20100099174 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Power Management in Data Communication Systems - A blood glucose meter having a compact housing, a display unit disposed on the housing, the display unit including a display light source to illuminate the display unit, an input unit disposed on the housing, the input unit configured to provide input functions for the blood glucose meter, and a power source provided within the housing for providing power to the blood glucose meter, where the housing includes a port integrated on said housing configured to receive a blood glucose test strip, and corresponding methods of measuring blood glucose meter is provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100137698 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Power Management in Data Communication Systems - A blood glucose meter having a compact housing, a display unit disposed on the housing, the display unit including a display light source to illuminate the display unit, an input unit disposed on the housing, the input unit configured to provide input functions for the blood glucose meter, and a power source provided within the housing for providing power to the blood glucose meter, where the housing includes a port integrated on said housing configured to receive a blood glucose test strip, and corresponding methods of measuring blood glucose meter is provided. | 06-03-2010 |
20100312085 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Power Management in Data Communication Systems - A blood glucose meter having a compact housing, a display unit disposed on the housing, the display unit including a display light source to illuminate the display unit, an input unit disposed on the housing, the input unit configured to provide input functions for the blood glucose meter, and a power source provided within the housing for providing power to the blood glucose meter, where the housing includes a port integrated on said housing configured to receive a blood glucose test strip, and corresponding methods of measuring blood glucose meter is provided. | 12-09-2010 |
Stephen C. Bugos, Poquoson, VA US
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20130026402 | ANTI-ROTATION STRUCTURE FOR A VALVE INSTALLED IN AN EXHAUST BOSS OF A REDUCTANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A valve structure ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130042598 | REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION WITH GASKET ANTI-DEPOSIT SHIELDING STRUCTURE - A reductant delivery unit ( | 02-21-2013 |
20130056098 | COMPACT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR - A compact fuel pressure regulator ( | 03-07-2013 |
20140054394 | REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COOLING - A reductant delivery unit (RDU) delivers supplied reductant (aqueous urea solution) to the engine exhaust system. The delivered reductant is transformed into ammonia which then reacts with the exhaust oxides of nitrogen in a catalytic environment to produce nitrogen and H20. The reductant must be metered to coincide with the amount of NOx present in the exhaust, and also present sufficient spray quality of the delivered fluid to promote good mixing of the ammonia with the exhaust gas. The RDU is a liquid-cooled, making the RDU suitable for very high temperature environment applications. | 02-27-2014 |
20140137543 | Reductant Delivery Unit For SCR Systems Having Improved Deposit Resistance - A reductant delivery unit for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment for vehicles includes a fluid injector having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlet receives a source of urea solution. An injector flange is coupled directly with an end of the fluid injector and has a flange outlet in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the fluid injector. The flange outlet is associated with an exhaust gas flow path upstream of a SCR catalytic converter with the fluid injector controlling injection of urea solution into the exhaust gas flow path. Internal surface structure that defines the flange outlet includes a conical surface joined with at least one radius surface. The radius surface is constructed and arranged to resist formation of deposits on the internal surface structure due to break down of the urea solution. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138568 | PURGING AND SEALING - REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEMS - A sealing device which is used as part of an injector in a reductant delivery unit (RDU), where the RDU is part of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for injecting diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into an exhaust system, used for controlling exhaust emissions. This invention improves the purging efficiency of the RDU, in addition to improving the sealing performance of the unit by reducing the fluid volume to be evacuated from the injector, and provides an additional sealing barrier to reduce the sealing load of the existing sealing elements. An additional sealing device having a ring seal and a stopper element (also referred to as a “plug”) is pressed into the upper valve body of the injector, which results in a reduced fluid volume that is left behind after a purging event, due to the reduced initial volume at the beginning of the purge. | 05-22-2014 |
20140314644 | REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION WITH REDUCING AGENT HEATING - A reductant delivery unit for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment for vehicles includes a solenoid operated fluid injector associated with an exhaust gas flow path upstream of a SCR catalytic converter. The fluid injector has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlet receiving a source of reducing agent and the fluid outlet communicating with the exhaust gas flow path so that the fluid injector controls injection of urea solution into the exhaust gas flow path. The fluid injector has an inlet tube for directing the reducing agent between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A shield is fixed with respect to the fluid injector and surrounds at least portions of the fluid injector. A coil heater is integral with the fluid injector and is constructed and arranged, when energized, to inductively heat the inlet tube to thereby heat the reducing agent within the inlet tube. | 10-23-2014 |
20150059322 | LIQUID COOLED REDUCTANT DELIVERY UNIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEMS - A reductant delivery unit having active cooling which is constructed to have sufficient structural robustness, and to improve corrosion resistance of the assembly, where an attack on the base injector is conceivable with the use of incorrect coolant media. The reductant delivery unit has an upper shield, a lower shield connected to the upper shield, and an inner sleeve. The reductant delivery unit also includes a lower sleeve connected to the inner sleeve and the lower shield. A liquid cooling cavity is formed by the connection between the inner sleeve and the lower shield, the lower sleeve and the lower shield, and the lower sleeve and the inner sleeve. Coolant flows into the liquid cooling cavity to provide a cooling function to an injector partially located within the inner sleeve, and a corrugated portion of the lower sleeve transfers heat away from at least a portion of the injector. | 03-05-2015 |
Stephen C. Catha, Houston, TX US
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20090205733 | Methods and systems for in situ pipe lining - A liner or core pipe which is suitable for insertion into a host pipe, the core pipe including, in certain aspects, a pipe made of temperature-resistant corrosion-resistant material and having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end and a second end and a flow channel therethrough from the first end to the second end; first and second strengthening wraps around the pipe; a plurality of spaced-apart pulling tapes on the pipe; the pipe deformable to facilitate insertion into a host pipe, and a protective outer wrap on the pipe. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 08-20-2009 |
20090308475 | Methods and systems for in situ manufacture and installation of non-metallic high pressure pipe and pipe liners - Pipe with a liner or core pipe and a liner or core pipe which is insertable into a host pipe, the liner or core pipe including, in certain aspects, a pipe made of temperature-resistant non-metallic corrosion-resistant material; first and second strengthening wraps around the pipe; a plurality of spaced-apart axial strength members or pulling tapes on the pipe; and a protective outer wrap on the pipe. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 12-17-2009 |
Stephen C. Chen, Weston, MA US
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20110071481 | Noninvasive Lacrimal Canalicular Occlusion Device and Method - A device enables a patient to perform non-invasive punctal occlusion by applying firm pressure to the skin external to the lacrimal canaliculi during the administration of eyedrop medicine, for the purpose of prolonging the medicine retention time. The device of this invention may be adjusted to fit the nasal aspect of the orbital rims where the lacrimal canaliculi are located. The pressure to be applied on the lacrimal canaliculi is adjustable to meet the optimal pressure requirement. The device also has a visual reference attachment that provides visual referencing points for positioning the tip of the eyedrop bottle towards the eyes. This device enables a hands-free operation and does not interfere with the wearing of eyeglasses. | 03-24-2011 |
20120210553 | High Capacity Suction Cup and Method - The embodiment of this invention is a high capacity vacuum suction cup that is very light in weight and can hold up a very heavy load. The light weight construction includes a radial laminated, flexible Kevlar® fabric suction cup reinforced with a rigid outskirt ring. The hoist ring attachment assembly is optimally sized for grabbing the cup but not breaking the cup fabric under minimum weight constraint. The suction cup utilizes a gum material sealer ring to seal vacuum on unsmooth but nonporous surface. The suction cup has a vacuum hose attachment nozzle that allows hooking up of external vacuum hose. A typical high capacity suction cup of this invention weighs about five pounds and can hold up more than 2,500 pounds of load. | 08-23-2012 |
Stephen C. Daschel, Everett, WA US
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20110215202 | WING SPAR SPLICE JOINT - A wing spar joint is provided for coupling the inboard ends of a right wing spar and a left wing spar. The wing spar joint comprises a forward fitting, an aft fitting, a spar cap a lower chord fitting and a strap member. A first plurality of fasteners secure the forward fitting and the aft fitting together through a web portion of the wing spars. A second plurality of fasteners secure the upper spar cap, the lower spar cap and the forward fitting together through upper chords of the wing spars. A third plurality of fasteners secure the lower chord fitting, the strap member and the forward fitting together through lower chords of the wing spars. The forward fitting, aft fitting, spar cap and strap member are thus secured together with the wing spars to form a rigid connecting joint at the inboard ends of the wing spars. | 09-08-2011 |
Stephen C. Dreskin, Denver, CO US
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20140080730 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING SEVERITY OF ALLERGIC REACTION - The present invention provides methods for determining a likelihood of a degree of allergic reaction or a severity thereof using a threshold value rather than the binding activity number between the immunoglobulin of the subject and a test composition comprising a marker protein moiety of the allergy inducing material. In one particular embodiment of the invention, methods are provided for determining a likelihood of a degree of allergic reaction severity of a subject to peanuts using a threshold value of binding between immunoglobulin E (IgE) of the subject and Ara h 2 moiety and Ara h 6 moiety. | 03-20-2014 |
Stephen C. Dupuie, Attica, MI US
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20110100351 | PORTABLE COOKING APPARATUS - A portable cooking apparatus which is designed for sport fishermen. The apparatus enables sport fishermen to cook food anywhere along a shoreline instead of in a predesignated area. The portable cooking apparatus comprises: a fire ring; a wind screen which is operationally attached to the top of the fire ring; a charcoal pan which is operationally attached to the bottom of the fire ring; a grill which is operationally attached to the fire ring above the charcoal pan; means to use gas; and a plurality of support legs operationally attached to the bottom of the fire ring. A separate embodiment further comprises a case for carrying the portable cooking apparatus. | 05-05-2011 |
Stephen C. Gabeler, Sudbury, MA US
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20090242751 | Power Supply Regulation Using A Feedback Circuit Comprising An AC And DC Component - In various aspects, ion sources, mass spectrometer systems, and a power supply circuit coupled to a feedback circuit are provided. A power supply is provided that includes at least the power supply circuit and is operable to transfer charge to a load. The feedback circuit is responsive to a DC component of an output voltage supplied by the power supply in a first feedback loop and an AC component of the output voltage in a second feedback loop to produce a feedback signal representative of at least one of: a value of the output voltage before a charge transfer from a capacitor of the power supply to a load; the value of the output voltage during the charge transfer from the capacitor of the power supply to the load; or the value of the output voltage after the charge transfer from the capacitor of the power supply to the load. | 10-01-2009 |
Stephen C. Gawne, Waterloo CA
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20090018960 | Method of operating a remote check image capture system and an apparatus therefor - A method is provided of operating a remote check image capture system. The method comprises scanning a batch of checks to provide a stream of captured check images, locally storing the captured check images, and transmitting the captured check images to a bank server while other checks are being scanned to enable a human operator to begin balancing checks without having to wait until all checks of the batch of checks have been scanned. | 01-15-2009 |
20090164372 | Methods of processing data captured during a deposit transaction conducted at an image-based self-service check depositing terminal - A method is provided of operating a self-service check depositing terminal. The method comprises the steps of receiving a user identification (ID) card from a depositor at the self-service check depositing terminal, reading ID data from the user ID card, sending the ID data to a consolidation server of a first financial institution to allow the first financial institution to process the ID data, and receiving from the first financial institution a first message containing a first Uniform Resource Locator (URL) which (i) is associated with a consolidation server of a second financial institution which is different from the first financial institution and (ii) is based upon the ID data which has been processed at the first financial institution. | 06-25-2009 |
20140093156 | METHODS OF PROCESSING DATA FROM MULTIPLE IMAGE SOURCES TO PROVIDE NORMALIZED CONFIDENCE LEVELS FOR USE IN IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF A RECOGNITION PROCESSOR - A method comprises receiving from a first data source first recognition results which are associated with the first data source, and receiving from a second data source second recognition results which are associated with the second data source. The method further comprises electronically by a processor, processing a first set of confidence levels associated with the first recognition results to provide a first set of normalized confidence levels associated with the first data source, and electronically by a processor, processing a second set of confidence levels associated with the second recognition results to provide a second set of normalized confidence levels associated with the second data source. The method also comprises storing the first set of normalized confidence levels associated with the first data source in a first table of normalized confidence levels and the second set of normalized confidence levels associated with the second data source in a second table of normalized confidence levels. | 04-03-2014 |
Stephen C. Hallaian, Long Beach, CA US
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20100105478 | Mind-control toys and methods of interaction therewith - A mind-control toy is provided, comprising one or more biosensors configured to detect brainwave activity and generate signals based on the detected brainwave activity. A controller may be responsive to the signals to direct a member to effect movement of one or more objects. In some embodiments, the member includes a device for suspending the object in midair above the device, and the controller is responsive to the first signal to vary output of the device to control a suspended height of the object. In some such embodiments, the mind-control toy includes an obstacle course defining an aerial path. In other such embodiments, the mind-control toy includes a track along which players can compete or cooperate. In other embodiments, the mind-control toy includes a maze, a portion of which may be rotated using mind control to maneuver the object from a start zone to an end zone. | 04-29-2010 |
20120021811 | SEQUENCE MEMORY GAMES - An electronic memory game system including a base unit, a plurality of triggers disposed on the base unit, a housing mounted to the base unit and extending over a portion of the base unit, a plurality of illumination devices disposed on the housing for displaying a memory challenge sequence, wherein the plurality of triggers are actuated to generate a memory response sequence to the memory challenge sequence, and/or a wireless communication device configured to communicate with a remote wireless communication device. | 01-26-2012 |
Stephen C. Hanka, Lindon, UT US
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20130073711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL CHASSIS SPLIT PREVENTION - A virtual chassis system includes a plurality of network nodes configured with a master virtual chassis address. The network nodes are connected by virtual fabric link (VFLs) that provide a connection for exchange of packets between the network nodes. The virtual chassis system is operable to provide warnings to help prevent a virtual chassis split event in response to an administrative action. The topology of the virtual chassis system is analyzed to determine the possible impact of one or more administrative actions. Based on this analysis, a warning is generated when an administrative action is requested that may lead directly or indirectly to a virtual chassis split. | 03-21-2013 |
20130077621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VIRTUAL CHASSIS SYSTEM - A virtual chassis system includes a plurality of network nodes configured with a master virtual chassis address. The network nodes are connected by virtual fabric link (VFLs) that provide a connection for exchange of packets between the network nodes. The packets include source MAC addresses and associated hardware device information, such as source chassis ID, source network interface identifier and source port identifier information. The network nodes use this information to maintain synchronized MAC address tables for forwarding of packets in the virtual chassis system. | 03-28-2013 |
Stephen C. Hatkevich, Maumee, OH US
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20100175446 | Method Of Forming Metal - Electromagnetic forming can lead to better formability along with additional benefits. The spatial distribution of forming pressure in electromagnetic forming can be controlled by the configuration of the actuator. A type of actuator is discussed which gives a uniform pressure distribution in forming. It also provides a mechanically robust design and has a high efficiency for flat sheet forming. | 07-15-2010 |
Stephen C. Hembroff, Sparks, NV US
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20090322166 | POWER TOOL INCLUDING HYBRID ELECTRIC MOTOR DESIGN - An electric motor for use with a power tool includes a motor housing having a first end and an open second end, a first bearing coupled to the first end of the motor housing, a plurality of magnets coupled to the motor housing, and an armature having a first end and a second end. The first end of the armature is rotatably supported by the first bearing. The second end of the armature protrudes from the open second end of the motor housing without being supported by the open second end of the motor housing. The electric motor also includes a second bearing coupled to the second end of the armature. The motor housing is supportable by a first portion of the power tool housing. The second bearing is supportable by a second portion of the power tool housing. | 12-31-2009 |
Stephen C. Intlekofer, Severna Park, MD US
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20110191800 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING PROGRAM-INTEGRATED ADVERTISEMENTS - A method and system for incorporating thematic content from a particular program into product or service advertisements uses program-advancing elements of a program in an advertisement in order to entice viewers to view the advertisements. Increased viewership of advertisements can result in increased revenue generated from advertisements that may be realized by programs, television and movie producers, networks, publishers and advertisers. | 08-04-2011 |
Stephen C. Johnson, Fullerton, CA US
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20140013305 | Digital Item Ingestion Process - Disclosed are various embodiments for an ingestion process modifying digital items. A computing system receives an uploaded digital item configured to communicate with a testing server application when executed. The ingestion process reconfigures the digital item to communicate with a production server application when executed. | 01-09-2014 |
20140298288 | DIGITAL ITEM INGESTION PROCESS - Disclosed are various embodiments for an ingestion process modifying digital items. A computing system receives an uploaded digital item configured to communicate with a testing server application when executed. The ingestion process reconfigures the digital item to communicate with a production server application when executed. | 10-02-2014 |
Stephen C. Jones, Oceanside, CA US
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20090307049 | Soft Co-Clustering of Data - The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method that includes accessing a data structure that includes information about purchasers, merchants, and financial transactions between the purchasers and the merchants and generating purchaser clusters. Generating purchaser clusters includes clustering the purchasers based on which purchasers make purchases from the same or similar merchants. Each purchaser cluster adopts associations between purchasers belonging to the purchase cluster and merchants from which these purchasers have made purchases. The method also includes generating merchant clusters, where generating the merchant clusters includes clustering merchants based on which merchants are associated with the same or similar purchase clusters and outputting profile information that characterizes typical purchases associated with one or more of the merchant clusters for use in detecting fraudulent transactions. | 12-10-2009 |
Stephen C. Kokenes, Raleigh, NC US
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20110197363 | COMPOSITE CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) WITH SPATIALLY VARIABLE CUSHIONING PROPERTIES AND RELATED MATERIALS, CUSHIONING ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Composite cushioning structures with spatially variable cushioning properties and related materials and methods for producing same are disclosed. In one embodiment, gradient property foam (GPF) is provided and comprised of a two or more phase composite cushioning structure comprised of a spatially variable disposition of one or more second non-solid phase cushioning component into a first solid phase cellular cushioning component to control the local cushioning properties of the final composite cushioning structure. The second cushioning component(s) can be selected to exhibit other cushioning properties when in solid form from the cushioning properties of the first cellular cushioning component in this embodiment. In one embodiment, the second cushioning component(s) can undergo a transition from the non-solid phase into a solid phase within the first cellular cushioning component to form a bond with the first cellular cushioning component to form the composite cushioning structure. | 08-18-2011 |
Stephen C. Konsowski, Sykesville, MD US
Stephen C. Koukis, San Mateo, CA US
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20080288377 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REFERENCE COST OF FRAUD DATA RELATED TO FINANCIAL PRESENTATION DEVICES THAT ARE PRESENTABLE TO PROVIDERS OF GOODS OR SERVICES - A system for providing industry-wide reference cost of fraud data related to financial presentation devices that are presentable to providers of goods and services is provided. A fraud assessment module executable by a processor of the system receives, from multiple business entities, sales data and operating cost data both related to financial presentation devices. The fraud assessment module determines, based on the received data, the reference cost of fraud data including a direct fraud loss, fraud operating cost and opportunity cost for use by individual entities as benchmark cost of fraud data. | 11-20-2008 |
20090089122 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING FINANCIAL DATA TO DETERMINE THE COST OF FRAUD - A system for analyzing financial data to determine the cost of fraud related to financial presentation devices that are presentable to providers of goods or services is provided. A fraud assessment module executable by a processor receives sales data and operating cost data both related to financial presentation devices and determines a direct fraud loss and fraud operating cost based on the received data. | 04-02-2009 |
Stephen C. Kowalczykowski, Davis, CA US
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20110177501 | BIOSENSOR FOR DETECTION AND VISUALISATION OF SINGLE-STRANDED DNA - A modified protein of the single strand DNA-binding domain, SSB family comprising a detectable label is disclosed. The label has detectable characteristics which alter on binding single stranded DNA. The protein is thus useful in an assay for single stranded DNA. | 07-21-2011 |
20120058478 | MULTIMERS OF S. SOLFATARICUS SINGLE-STRANDED DNA-BINDING PROTEIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides multimers of | 03-08-2012 |
Stephen C. Leviness, Tulsa, OK US
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20080262110 | HYDROGENATING PRE-REFORMER IN SYNTHESIS GAS PRODUCTION PROCESSES - A production process includes combining a first feed stream and a second feed stream to produce, in a pre-reforming reactor, a first product stream comprising CH | 10-23-2008 |
20090221723 | FISCHER-TROSPCH AND OXYGENATE SYNTHESIS CATALYST ACTIVATION/REGENERATION IN A MICRO SCALE PROCESS - Processes for activating and/or regenerating Fischer-Tropsch and/or oxygenate synthesis catalysts include the transportation of a modular, portable catalyst activation and/or regeneration unit to Fischer-Tropsch and/or oxygenate production units. An alternative process for activating and/or regenerating Fischer-Tropsch and/or oxygenate synthesis catalysts includes activating and/or regenerating the catalyst in a production unit at a catalyst treatment facility. An alternative process for activating and/or regenerating Fischer-Tropsch and/or oxygenate synthesis catalysts includes activating and/or regenerating the catalyst in a synthesis reactor at a catalyst treatment facility. | 09-03-2009 |
20090261587 | MICRO SCALE FISCHER-TROPSCH AND OXYGENATE SYNTHESIS PROCESS STARTUP UNIT - A mobile system for providing start-up electrical power to a micro scale liquid hydrocarbon and/or oxygenate synthesis plant is provided including a portable gas or liquid fueled electrical generator, a steam turbine, a plant generator mechanically coupled to the steam turbine, a plant power load; and means for synchronizing electrical power generated by the portable electrical generator with electrical power generated by the plant generator is provided. Also provided is a process for synchronizing electrical power generated by the portable electrical generator with electrical power generated by the plant generator. | 10-22-2009 |
20090299795 | TRACKING FEEDSTOCK PRODUCTION WITH MICRO SCALE GAS-TO-LIQUID UNITS - A method of tracking production from an NG source that includes the steps of providing one or more micro-scale GTL units, feeding NG from the source to the micro-scale GTL units, operating the micro-scale GTL units and adjusting the number of micro-scale GTL units employed to track or match the production from the source is provided. In some aspects of the invention, the micro-scale GTL unit includes both syngas manufacture and liquid product synthesis. The liquid product synthesis step may produce methanol, mixed higher carbon number alcohols, dimethyl ether, Fischer-Tropsch liquids, and/or any combination of these products. | 12-03-2009 |
20100000153 | REMOTE MICRO-SCALE GTL PRODUCTS FOR USES IN OIL- AND GAS-FIELD AND PIPELINE APPLICATIONS - A method of operating one or more production facilities located at a remote natural gas source is provided including providing one or more micro-scale GTL systems to the remote NG source; supplying natural gas feedstock from the remote source to the micro-scale GTL systems; operating the micro-scale GTL systems to produce a product stream; and utilizing the product stream in the production facilities located at the remote natural gas source. Also provided is a method of operating one or more production facilities located at a remote NG source that includes supplying a product stream to a central processing unit within the remote location to produce a fuel or chemical product. | 01-07-2010 |
Stephen C. Lubard, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20100002222 | LIDAR WITH STREAK-TUBE IMAGING, INCLUDING HAZARD DETECTION IN MARINE APPLICATIONS; RELATED OPTICS - The system and method relate to detection of objects that are submerged, or partially submerged (e.g. floating), relative to a water surface. One aspect of the invention emits LIDAR fan-beam pulses and analyzes return-pulse portions to determine water-surface orientations and derive submerged-object images corrected for refractive distortion. Another defines simulated images of submerged objects as seen through waves in a water surface, prepares an algorithm for applying a three-dimensional image of the water surface in refractive correction of LIDAR imaging through waves—and also models application of the algorithm to the images, and finally specifies the LIDAR-system optics. Yet another emits nearly horizontal pulses to illuminate small exposed objects at tens of kilometers, detects reflected portions and images successive such portions with a streak-tube subsystem. Still others make special provisions for airborne objects. | 01-07-2010 |
20130125806 | Long-range UUVs - In one aspect, the invention is a vehicle working in ambient-pressure liquid or gas medium; in a second, it is a fuel tank for such craft—usually with a housing and related propulsion; the tank is craft-mounted, at least partly outside all other parts, contacting the medium; and best at least partly pressure compliant; propulsion consumes fuel; drag depends on structure shape, and fuel volume. Shape decreases longitudinally and/or laterally, reducing drag with fuel use; housing is cylindrical, structure annular (outside the housing); drag depends partly on structure radial thickness, in turn on fuel quantity. Pressure may compress fuel against housing. The structure best is made of or has embedded skin-drag reducing material; materials (soaking-replenished) are best low-friction and/or high-compliance; the surface-noise-absorbing (for underwater craft) structure has shape and size reduction some 20 to 80% of like fixed-geometry craft. | 05-23-2013 |
Stephen C. Macevicz, Cupertino, CA US
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20100136548 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ORDERING RESTRICTION FRAGMENTS - The invention relates to methods and systems for sequencing and constructing a high resolution physical map of a polynucleotide. In accordance with the invention, nucleotide sequences are determined at the ends of restriction fragments produced by a plurality of digestions with a plurality of combinations of restriction endonucleases so that a pair of nucleotide sequences is obtained for each restriction fragment. A physical map of the polynucleotide is constructed by ordering the pairs of sequences by matching the identical sequences among the pairs. | 06-03-2010 |
20130040827 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING AND SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention is directed to methods of nucleic acid sequencing that use nanopores to detect and/or measure amounts of compounds, such as products or byproducts of nucleic acid sequencing reactions, and to the determination of a nucleotide sequence using such detection and/or measurement. The detection or measurements may employ products or byproducts having resistive-pulse labels, optical labels, or labels that are capable of generating both optical and resistive-pulse signals. Resistive-pulse labels are molecular labels bound or attached to an analyte which allows detection of the labeled analyte by a change in the electrical properties of a nanopore, such as trans-nanopore resistance. Labels for nanopore detection may also be optical labels, particularly acceptors of acceptor-donor pairs capable of undergoing fluorescent resonance energy transfer (FRET), where the donors are associated with, or label, a nanopore. | 02-14-2013 |
20130302801 | DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SAMPLE CONTAMINATION IN IMMUNE REPERTOIRE ANALYSIS - The invention is directed to methods for detecting and quantifying nucleic acid contamination in a tissue sample of an individual containing T cells and/or B cells, which is used for generating a sequence-based clonotype profile. In one aspect, the invention is implemented by measuring the presence and/or level of an endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid tag by which nucleic acid from an intended individual can be distinguished from that of unintended individuals. Endogenous tags include genetic identity markers, such as short tandem repeats, rare clonotypes or the like, and exogenous tags include sequence tags employed to determine clonotype sequences from sequence reads. | 11-14-2013 |
20140057274 | METHODS FOR SEQUENCING POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The invention relates to methods and systems for sequencing and constructing a high resolution physical map of a polynucleotide. In accordance with the invention, nucleotide sequences are determined at the ends of restriction fragments produced by a plurality of digestions with a plurality of combinations of restriction endonucleases so that a pair of nucleotide sequences is obtained for each restriction fragment. A physical map of the polynucleotide is constructed by ordering the pairs of sequences by matching the identical sequences among the pairs. | 02-27-2014 |
Stephen C. Metrulas, Irvine, CA US
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20130161342 | ANTI-CROSS FLOW FUEL VENT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A venting system ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130168111 | FUEL TANK FLAMMABILITY-REDUCING GAS DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE - A flammability-reducing gas distribution system ( | 07-04-2013 |
Stephen C. Minney, Tucson, AZ US
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20110192527 | RF GENERATOR WITH MULTIPLEXED PROGRAMMED MOLDS - Each platform mounted mold assembly for plastic tubing includes a circuit board containing parameters defining elements of the forming, molding, tipping or welding operation to be undertaken on the tubing. A control unit includes an RF generator for providing the RF energy to effect the forming, molding, tipping or welding process, a source of air under pressure to operate the mechanical elements attendant each mold assembly, various sensors and a multiplex unit. In operation, the control unit serially addresses each of the mold assemblies, senses the parameters attendant the mold and applies the appropriate power level of RF energy for a specific duration and temperature while activating the mechanical aspects of the mold assembly. The mold assemblies may be serially activated through a multiplex unit or in a particular sequence that may be operator controlled. | 08-11-2011 |
20130206317 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RF ENERGY APPLIED TO MOLDS - Each platform mounted mold assembly for plastic tubing includes a circuit board containing parameters defining elements of the forming, molding, tipping or welding operation to be undertaken on the tubing. A control unit includes an RF generator for providing the RF energy to effect the forming, molding, tipping or welding process, a source of air under pressure to operate the mechanical elements attendant each mold assembly, various sensors and a multiplex unit. In operation, the control unit serially addresses each of the mold assemblies, senses the parameters attendant the mold and applies the appropriate power level of RF energy for a specific duration and temperature while activating the mechanical aspects of the mold assembly. The mold assemblies may be serially activated through a multiplex unit or in a particular sequence that may be operator controlled. | 08-15-2013 |
Stephen C. Moraites, Owego, NY US
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20090173788 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIORITIZING VISUALLY AIMED THREATS FOR LASER-BASED COUNTERMEASURE ENGAGEMENT - The present invention increases the survivability of a helicopter by prioritizing a threat engagement sequence for a laser-based countermeasure system based on the determined relative lethality of each detected visually trained threat (e.g., small arms fire). The system and method defines a plurality of threat effectiveness merit factors, or lethality factors, that are determinable from available helicopter navigation and sensor data, to quantify the danger associated with each detected threat. The system and method then combines the defined lethality factors using a mathematical function, such as a merit function, to numerically quantify the level of threat posed by each threat. The calculated threat values for each of the detected threats are compared to prioritize the threats for engagement by a laser-based countermeasure system, such as a Visual Acquisition Disrupter (VAD) system. | 07-09-2009 |
20090174589 | BULLET APPROACH WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for warning a helicopter of an approaching bullet using existing sensor systems is disclosed. The disclosed method including the steps of: detecting and providing bearing information for detected small arms weapon firing locations near the helicopter, determining a detection area and detection time window for the fired bullet, determining the antennas of the RF transmitting and RF receiving systems covering the bearing of the detected weapon firing; determining a timing sequence and allocating time segments for transmitting and receiving RF signals during the detection time window, commanding the RF emitting system to emit and the RF receiving system to receive RF signals during their allocated time segments, processing RF signals received and determining whether reflected RF signal pulses from the emitted RF signal pulses are present, and outputting a warning where reflected RF signal pulses are detected. | 07-09-2009 |
20090271157 | SURVIVABILITY MISSION MODELER - A method of determining survivability is disclosed. The method can include selecting a mission scenario and providing data associated with the scenario as input to a plurality of low-level modeling tools each associated with a corresponding spectrum, and performing a spectral analysis of the selected scenario using each of the low-level modeling tools for the corresponding spectrum. The method can also include generating an event probability matrix for each analyzed spectrum based on the output of the low-level model, the event probability matrix including a probability of detection, a probability of tracking, and a probability of engagement for each of a plurality of mission scenario reference points. Using the event probability matrix as input, a constructive analysis can be performed using a high-level simulation system configured to simulate actual event occurrence for a specific run of the mission scenario and a probability of survival based on a result of the constructive analysis can be determined. A report of the probability of survival, as well as other statistics relevant to operational performance and/or survivability can be provided as output. | 10-29-2009 |
20100135120 | Ground threat location for an aircraft - Systems and methods are provided for locating threats to an aircraft that are located on the ground. Associated bearings are determined from an aircraft for each of a plurality of detected shots from a threat at ground level. A plurality of pairs of bearings are selected, and a weight value is calculated for each selected pair of bearings. An estimated position for the threat is determined from each selected pair of bearings. An improved estimation of the position for the threat is calculated as a weighted combination of the estimated positions. | 06-03-2010 |
20110001062 | Dynamic optical countermeasures for ground level threats to an aircraft - Systems and methods are provided for mitigating optically aimed threats to an aircraft from the ground. A laser beam, having sufficient intensity to interfere with the vision of a human being, is projected from the aircraft over a defined scan pattern at ground level. At least one flight parameter is received. Each flight parameter represents one of a current orientation, position, and motion of the aircraft. The defined scan pattern is adjusted according to at least one flight parameter. | 01-06-2011 |
20130179011 | EMERGENCY LANDING ZONE RECOGNITION - Systems and methods for automatically identifying one or more candidate emergency landing sites to a pilot of an aircraft are described. The candidate emergency landing sites lie within a current flight-capable range of an aircraft, and may include non-airfield landing sites. The candidate sites may be calculated by an on-board processing system. Various types of data, such as digital terrain elevation data, ground-cover data, hostile-threat data, surface-water data, aircraft parameter data, and flight-obstacle data may be used by an on-board processing system to calculate one or more candidate emergency landing sites suitable for landing the aircraft. A pilot may initiate an emergency landing site identification process during in-flight distress via a button, touch-sensitive screen, or voice-recognition input. The systems and methods may be useful in combat scenarios. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179063 | GROUND THREAT LOCATION FOR AN AIRCRAFT USING BURST RECOGNITION - Systems and methods are provided for locating threats to an aircraft that are located on the ground. Associated bearings from a sensor in an aircraft are determined for each of a plurality of detected shots from a threat at ground level. A sensor ground projection is plotted along each associated bearing. Each sensor ground projection is mapped to an elliptical uncertainty area reflecting the inherent error in bearing determining instrumentation. An estimation of the position for the threat based on the intersection points between mapped uncertainty areas of the sensor ground projections is calculated. | 07-11-2013 |
Stephen C. Morgana, Rochester, NY US
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20080204773 | Patch codes wtih improved robustness - A method for encoding information on a printed page includes generating a set of color patches, each having a unique color. The set of color patches is printed. The printed color patches are scanned to identify color values for each patch in the set of patches. For each patch, the identified color values are associated with a datum value in a data structure. A page which includes a patch code is printed. The patch code includes selected ones of the set of color patches for conveying information about the printed page. The printed page is scanned to identify the color values for the color patches in the patch code. The data structure is accessed to identify the data values for the identified color values of the patches in the patch code. Information about the printed page is determined from the identified data values. | 08-28-2008 |
20080222099 | CONCORDANCE SEARCHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments herein include a method of performing a computerized search of the electronic document based on a multi-term inclusive query supplied by the user. The process checks each search term match to determine if other terms in the query are in close enough proximity to allow the search term match to remain in the final search results that are eventually reported back to the user, even if such proximities span adjacent pages. More specifically, counts that span the adjacent pages comprise a count of items from a term on one page to a term on a second page adjacent to the first page so as to include a count of all terms between the terms in the counts that span adjacent pages of the printed publications. | 09-11-2008 |
20090315882 | REDUCING THE NUMBER OF VERTICES IN A CLUSTERED DELAUNAY MESH - What is disclosed is a system and method for reducing the number of vertices obtained when building an image gamut from a large number of image pixels. In one embodiment, a color image comprising a plurality of image pixels is received and the color data points measured. An n-dimensional Delaunay triangulation is defined wherein vertices of the triangulation comprise clusters of the measured data points. Cluster analysis is performed on the color data points to determine which existing cluster will receive a new point or if a new cluster should be created. The point clusters are added to the triangulation. For point clusters within the triangulation, a representative point is defined which serves as a normal vertex for the point cluster. The vertex is then added into the triangulation and a gamut generated. The gamut can be used to model a gamut of the color image or a color device. | 12-24-2009 |
20100005083 | FREQUENCY BASED KEYWORD EXTRACTION METHOD AND SYSTEM USING A STATISTICAL MEASURE - Frequency based keyword extraction method and system utilizing a statistical measure is disclosed which generates keywords within a page and/or document that can distinguish the document from an average document. A simple frequency threshold parameter can be utilized to determine a number of common stop words if a word in the document possesses a frequency in a corpus that is more than the threshold parameter. A statistical confidence interval of the frequency in the document can be compared against a frequency confidence interval of the word in the corpus. The extracted keyword possesses a greater intra-document frequency confidence interval than the frequency confidence interval of the word within the corpus. A statistical hypothesis test can also be utilized to determine the keyword by calculating a test statistic and testing whether the test statistic is greater than some threshold. | 01-07-2010 |
20100025472 | COLORED BARCODE DECODING - In an exemplary embodiment, a method is employed to read an overprinted barcode. An RGB pixel map is obtained from an overprinted color barcode that contains a plurality of disparate colors. A pixel map is allocated for each of the colors detected and each pixel is classified in the one or more pixel maps according to color. One or more barcodes are extracted from the overprinted barcode that correlates to each color detected. Each of the extracted barcodes are then filtered, decoded and read. | 02-04-2010 |
20110194137 | PAGE PARALLEL RIP WITH INTERLEAVED CHUNKS - Systems and methods are described that facilitate distributing a raster image processing task for an input file (e.g., an electronic document) across a plurality of nodes (e.g., computers) in a network. The input file is received at a first node, which becomes the controlling node and splits the pages of the input file into interleaved chunks such that adjacent pages are allocated to different chunks (i.e., no chunk contains adjacent pages in the document). Chunks are then assigned to different nodes for concurrent raster image processing. Once complete, the processed pages are returned to the controller node, which logically orders the pages into their original sequential order, and outputs the logically ordered, raster image processed pages to a printer, where they are printed. | 08-11-2011 |
20110292477 | HIERARCHICAL SCANNER CHARACTERIZATION - A system and method of scanner characterization is provided which establishes an accurate relationship between a scanner's device-dependent (scanner) color space and a device-independent colorimetric space. A hierarchical subdivision of device-dependent color space into sub-regions is performed. The sub-regions are defined by cutting planes dividing patch color values in device-dependent color space perpendicular to principal axes. A color transformation matrix is then generated establishing the relationship between the scanner device-dependent color space and the device-independent color space for each sub-region of device-dependent color space using the patch color values and a weighting function for each matrix. Each weighting function gives a weight to each patch color value which is a function of the location of the patch color value with respect to the cutting planes defining the sub-region containing the patch color value. | 12-01-2011 |
20120033273 | PATCH CODES USING A PROXIMITY ARRAY - Patches are generated from the overprinting of one or more separations to encode four or more values per patch each color representing a numerical value. In a calibration step, all possible color overprint combinations are printed multiple times on a calibration sheet. The sheet is scanned and each overprinted patch is entered in to a proximity array, which is a volume data structure representing three dimensional (3D) color space). After all calibration colors are entered, the proximity array is repeatedly dilated. Later, sheets that need to be identified are printed with a code number encoded as one or more patch codes. The sheet is scanned and the patch code colors are looked up in the proximity array to determine which original colors were printed. The identified colors are converted the code number. Patch codes are further augmented with error detection and optionally error correction bits to further increase robustness | 02-09-2012 |
20120117510 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ESTABLISHING A CONCURRENT DATA CONNECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE VOICE DIAL FEATURES OF A COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A system and method for automatically establishing a concurrent data connection between a communications device and a remote data server upon initiating a voice call. A data connection application can be configured in association with a communications device in order to concurrently connect the communications device and a remote data server on initiating a voice call. A directory server can be employed to match an outgoing contact number with respect to the communications device with a list of data-active contact numbers stored in the directory server. If a match is found, the location data can be transmitted to the communications device. The data connection application can be further communicated with the remote data server in order to visually transmit a wide range of potential business application associated with the remote data server to the communications device. | 05-10-2012 |
20120153023 | Colored barcode decoding - In an exemplary embodiment, a method is employed to read an overprinted barcode. An RGB pixel map is obtained from an overprinted color barcode that contains a plurality of disparate colors. A pixel map is allocated for each of the colors detected and each pixel is classified in the one or more pixel maps according to color. One or more barcodes are extracted from the overprinted barcode that correlates to each color detected. Each of the extracted barcodes are then filtered, decoded and read. | 06-21-2012 |
20130258374 | PARALLEL PRINTING SYSTEM - A parallel Raster Image Processor system that includes a plurality of Raster Image Processors (RIPs) for parallel processing of a print job into a printer-ready format for the printing of the print job and a splitter for splitting the print job into a plurality of chunks and sending the chunks of the job to the plurality of the RIPs for processing. The print job includes objects described in a page description language. The splitter is configured to: interpret the job to determine the objects required by each of the plurality of the RIPs to process corresponding received chunks; store the determined objects to maintain knowledge of the determined objects; and send the determined objects along with the corresponding chunks to the designated RIPs to process the corresponding chunks, if the same determined objects are not already with the designated RIPs. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258375 | PARALLEL PRINTING SYSTEM - A parallel Raster Image Processor system that includes a plurality of Raster Image Processors (RIPs) for parallel processing of a plurality of document jobs into a printer-ready format for the printing of the document jobs and a splitter. The splitter configured to combine the plurality of document jobs to form a plurality of chunks, each chunk is sent to a respective designated RIP for processing. | 10-03-2013 |
20140038801 | PACKAGE DEFINITION SYSTEM - A method and system for defining a package uses a graph representation of the package to create and implement a package generation rule set. The graph representation uses links and nodes to represent the relationships between various facet, edges and functional elements of the package, | 02-06-2014 |
20140040319 | PACKAGE DEFINITION SYSTEM - A package definition system enables a user to dynamically modify a package design by altering a dimension of less than all of the package's faces. The system uses a functional representation of a package having links and nodes that represent faces or functional elements and connecting relationships between them. | 02-06-2014 |
20140055796 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTS WITH SECURITY FEATURES - A method of creating a structural document may include determining a shape of a structural document, determining a plurality of dimensions of the structural document, receiving information associated with one or more content items, identifying one or more security features associated with the structural document and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at a user computing device. A shape of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined shape, a plurality of dimensions of the graphical representation may be representative of the determined plurality of dimensions, and the graphical representation may include at least a portion of the received content items and at least a portion of the identified security features. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to print-related devices. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055820 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTS - A method of creating a structural document may include determining, by a host computing device in a cloud system, a shape of a structural document, determining, by the host computing device, a plurality of dimensions of the structural document, receiving information associated with one or more content items, and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at a user computing device. A shape of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined shape, a plurality of dimensions of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined plurality of dimensions, and the graphical representation may include at least a portion of the received content items. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to one or more print-related devices. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055821 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING STRUCTURAL DOCUMENT PACKAGES FOR PRODUCTS - A method of creating a structural document may include receiving, by a host computing device in a cloud system, content information pertaining to one or more contents of a structural document that may be configured to encase the contents, determining a shape of a structural document based at least in part on the received content information, determining a plurality of dimensions of the structural document based at least in part on the received content information, receiving content item information associated with one or more content items, and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at the user computing device. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to one or more print-related devices. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055822 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTS HAVING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR UTILIZING PRODUCT INFORMATION - A method may include determining a shape of a structural document, determining a plurality of dimensions of the structural document, receiving information associated with one or more content items, receiving contact information to include on the structural document, receiving an indication of a location on the structural document where the contact information is to be displayed, and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at a computing device. A shape and dimensions of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined shape and dimensions, the contact information may be displayed on the graphical representation at the location, and the graphical representation may include at least a portion of the received content items. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to print-related devices. | 02-27-2014 |
20140121800 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING AN ADAPTIVE PERFORATION CUT TO A SUBSTRATE - A method and system automatically and dynamically updates the design of perforation lines in a package design file. It identifies an edge between two facets to which a perforation line is to be applied, determines a length of the edge, and uses the length of the edge and a default cut segment length to determine a number of cut segments that will be included in the perforation line. The method and system also may determine a phasing for the perforation line to ensure that the ends of the line are either a cut or spacer, depending on the desired function or placement of the line. | 05-01-2014 |
20140129018 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROMOTE THE INCORPORATION OF UNUSED SUBSTRATE AREAS INTO ORNAMENTAL PACKAGES - A package generation system allows a user to add an ornamental structure to a package flat by receiving a package design file containing data representing package characteristics. The system uses the package design file to identify a two-dimensional layout of the package. The system identifies: (i) a first area of a substrate that will form a two-dimensional flat of a package; (ii) an unused area of the substrate that will not form part of the package; and (iii) an ornamental structure that is attachable to a facet of the package and which fits within a portion of the unused area adjacent to the facet. The system then outputs a representation of the ornamental structure to a user. Examples of ornamental structures include a ribbon, a detachable coupon, or an ornamental face. The system may create the package after the user selects an offered ornamental structure. | 05-08-2014 |
Stephen C. Nemish, Valley Park, MO US
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20080223529 | MOUNTING LEVER - A manual device, for use in tire changing without power equipment, provides an angled lever with a non-marring head. The head grips the rim of a wheel and allows rotation of the lever upon the rim without marring the wheel. The mounting lever has a non-marring head connected to a flat bar of a length to manually manipulate a tire bead onto and off a rim. The non-marring head has a channel to grip the rim and a leading portion curved to guide the bead over and onto the rim. The flat bar of the mounting lever has an offset angle from the head to aid a worker in grasping the mounting lever during usage with less of a risk of injury to the knuckles. | 09-18-2008 |
20120181407 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A FRAME - A locking mechanism provides a base connected to a column. The base, generally square, receives the round column. The base has feet and an opposite lower plate. Within one foot, a pedal extends into the base and engages the column to raise it. Upwardly from the lower plate, the column has an upper plate, a side plate outwardly from the upper plate, and a plurality of bolts secured through the pattern of apertures in the two plates. The side plate has an aperture that receives a stem that has a handle upon one end and a tab upon the opposite end. Turning of the handle places the tab beneath the lower plate, locking the column to the base while turning the handle in the opposite direction moves the tab away from the lower plate so that the column may elevate. | 07-19-2012 |
Stephen C. Nimmer, Oshkosh, WI US
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20130039767 | BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOBILE WIND TURBINE - A folding blade assembly for a mobile wind turbine system is disclosed that includes a hub configured to be coupled to a generator and a blade coupled to the hub with a movable joint. The movable joint includes a first member coupled to the hub and including an aperture, a second member coupled to the blade and including an aperture, and a pin extending through the apertures of the first and second members such that the second member is movable relative to the first member about the pin. The movable joint further includes a lock coupled to the first member and the second member and having an engaged position and a disengaged position, where the second member is movable relative to the first member when the lock is in the disengaged position. | 02-14-2013 |
Stephen C. Olson, Jr., Escondido, CA US
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20120010565 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH IMPROVED TAPER SUPPORT - A catheter balloon having improved steerability is disclosed having a transition between a soft distal tip and a relatively stiffer working portion of a balloon carrying a stent, in the form of a support sleeve on the inner member. The support sleeve provides stiffness to the taper portion of the balloon and also allows precise location of a radio opaque marker. The support sleeve can have a varying thickness or be made of a combination of materials to yield an increasing or decreasing stiffness along the support sleeve to provide an even smoother transition along the balloon's length. | 01-12-2012 |
Stephen C. Paschall, Ii, Cambridge, MA US
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20100250031 | PROPULSIVE GUIDANCE FOR ATMOSPHERIC SKIP ENTRY TRAJECTORIES - The invention set forth herein describes propulsive guidance methods and apparatus for controlling and shaping an atmospheric skip reentry trajectory for a space vehicle. Embodiments of the invention may utilize a powered explicit guidance algorithm to provide a closed-loop control method for controlling a space vehicle during a skip reentry maneuver. | 09-30-2010 |
Stephen C. Paskevich, Clyde, NY US
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20100107653 | NOZZLE TIP ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICE - A nozzle tip assembly and method characterized by the use of a retention device including at least one tab that cooperates with a ledge for coupling a nozzle shroud to a nozzle adaptor. The retention device can be used as a secondary retention feature to prevent nozzle separation and/or to enable the fuel injector to be repaired without having to replace the entire assembly. The latter advantage is of particular benefit when there is damage during assembly or when the nozzle tip assembly is being overhauled. | 05-06-2010 |
Stephen C. Paspek, Broadview, OH US
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20130064743 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING ZINC OXIDE - A process for separating zinc from a feedstock containing a mixture of metals and metal compounds. The process includes leaching a zinc-containing feedstock with a concentrated basic solution, optionally diluting the slurry with an amount of water sufficient to reduce the viscosity of the slurry thereby facilitating separation of a pregnant liquor containing dissolved zinc from insoluble materials, separating the insoluble materials from the pregnant liquor, and precipitating zinc oxide from the pregnant liquor by adding an anti-solvent to the pregnant liquor. The described process also provides for recycling of the basic solution and the anti-solvent. | 03-14-2013 |
Stephen C. Paspek, Jr., Broadview Heights, OH US
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20090065404 | PROCESS FOR RECLAIMING MULTIPLE DOMAIN FEEDSTOCKS - A process for the separation of a multiple domain solid feedstock such as that derived from ASR, WSR, and/or ESR is disclosed which comprises granulating the feedstock to produce particles each of substantially a single domain, with each type of particle having a different density. The particles are introduced into a suitable aqueous salt solution. Aqueous salt solutions containing cations comprising sodium, calcium and ammonium, and anions comprising nitrate, bromide, and chloride are useful. A dispersion mixer having a high shear and/or turbulent zone is utilized to disperse agglomerated particles and a quiescent hydrogravity tank is utilized to effect binary separation of the mixture of particles into a stream with a higher average specific gravity, and a stream with a lower average specific gravity. A higher degree of product purity can be obtained by subjecting either of the product streams from the first hydrogravity stage to additional stages of hydrogravity separation. Froth flotation may be used to further separate particles of similar specific gravity but different chemical composition. | 03-12-2009 |
20090095660 | NEW APPLICATIONS FOR FROTH FLOTATION PROCESSES - A process is described for the separation of fluorinated plastic particles from a mixture of solid particles of similar specific gravity. The process comprises mixing the particles with water, adding air to create bubbles, and generating two or more product streams, one of which floats and the other which sinks. The floating stream is enriched in fluoropolymer particles. Per pass yield and selectivity of fluorinated plastics are enhanced by the addition of a carboxylic acid to the froth flotation medium. | 04-16-2009 |
Stephen C. Paspek, Sr., Broadview Heights, OH US
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20130112727 | PROCESSES FOR RECYCLING CARPET AND PRODUCTS OF SUCH PROCESSES - Methods for the recycling of carpet are disclosed that produce clean face fiber suitable for industrial use. The methods allow the recovery of face fiber material, for example a polyester or a polyamide, from carpets that includes a face fiber material and a backing material, and include the steps of heating the carpet to a temperature lower than the melting point of the face fiber material, but higher than the initial thermal decomposition temperature of the backing material, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to thermally decompose, pyrolyze, or oxidize at least a portion of the backing material, rendering the backing material friable, that is more friable than the untreated backing; and applying mechanical force to the carpet so as to liberate the friable backing material from the face fiber material. | 05-09-2013 |
20150057379 | PROCESSES FOR RECYCLING CARPET AND PRODUCTS OF SUCH PROCESSES - Methods for the recycling of carpet are disclosed that produce clean face fiber suitable for industrial use. The methods allow the recovery of face fiber material, for example a polyester or a polyamide, from carpets that includes a face fiber material and a backing material, and include the steps of heating the carpet to a temperature lower than the melting point of the face fiber material, but higher than the initial thermal decomposition temperature of the backing material, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to thermally decompose, pyrolyze, or oxidize at least a portion of the backing material, rendering the backing material friable, that is more friable than the untreated backing; and applying mechanical force to the carpet so as to liberate the friable backing material from the face fiber material. | 02-26-2015 |
Stephen C. Peiper, Augusta, GA US
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20090041787 | Chemokine receptor antagonists as therapeutic agents - The present invention provides methods and compositions to reduce immune tolerance at specific sites. In one aspect, the present invention comprises methods and compositions to reduce tumorigenicity. In an embodiment, the present invention reduces recruitment of tolerance-inducing antigen presenting cells (APCs) or their precursors to a tumor and/or tumor draining lymph node by decreasing binding of at least one tumor-associated ligand to a chemokine receptor present on the tolerance-inducing APCs or APC precursors. In an embodiment, the chemokine receptor is CCR6 and the tumor-associated ligand is mip-3α. In another aspect, the present invention comprises methods and compositions to reduce immune tolerance to a virus. In an embodiment, the virus is HIV. The present invention further provides for the development of CCR6 antibodies and antagonists as therapeutic agents to prevent or reduce immune tolerance. | 02-12-2009 |
Stephen C. Pflugfelder, Miami, FL US
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20080214510 | Methods and compositions for treating meibomian gland disease - A method for treating a patient having meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion, is disclosed. Preferably, the method concerns treatment of a patient with topical tetracycline, a derivative or analogue of tetracycline, or a chemically modified tetracycline (CMT). Oral administration of a CMT is also disclosed as part of the method for treating meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion. | 09-04-2008 |
20110039805 | METHOD FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DISEASE - A method for treating a patient having meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion, is disclosed. Preferably, the method concerns treatment of a patient with topical tetracycline, a derivative or analogue of tetracycline, or a chemically modified tetracycline (CMT). Oral administration of a CMT is also disclosed as part of the method for treating meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion. | 02-17-2011 |
20120088739 | METHOD FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DISEASE - A method for treating a patient having meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion, is disclosed. Preferably, the method concerns treatment of a patient with topical tetracycline, a derivative or analogue of tetracycline, or a chemically modified tetracycline (CMT). Oral administration of a CMT is also disclosed as part of the method for treating meibomian gland disease, ocular irritation associated with delayed tear clearance, or recurrent corneal epithelial erosion. | 04-12-2012 |
Stephen C. Sillato, Westerville, OH US
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20120324930 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR HIGH DENSITY HEAT LOAD - A cooling system for transferring heat from a heat load to an environment has a volatile working fluid. The cooling system includes first and second cooling cycles that are thermally connected to the first cooling cycle. The first cooling cycle is not a vapor compression cycle and includes a pump, an air-to-fluid heat exchanger, and a fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger. The second cooling cycle can include a chilled water system for transferring heat from the fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger to the environment. Alternatively, the second cooling cycle can include a vapor compression system for transferring heat from the fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger to the environment. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000335 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR HIGH DENSITY HEAT LOAD - A cooling system for transferring heat from a heat load to an environment has a volatile working fluid. The cooling system includes first and second cooling cycles that are thermally connected to the first cooling cycle. The first cooling cycle is not a vapor compression cycle and includes a pump, an air-to-fluid heat exchanger, and a fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger. The second cooling cycle can include a chilled water system for transferring heat from the fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger to the environment. Alternatively, the second cooling cycle can include a vapor compression system for transferring heat from the fluid-to-fluid heat exchanger to the environment. | 01-03-2013 |
Stephen C. Slagter, Naperville, IL US
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20090199458 | BAIT DISPENSING SYSTEM - Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member. | 08-13-2009 |
20130276356 | Bait Dispensing System - Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member. | 10-24-2013 |
Stephen C. Suffin, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20090137923 | Electroencephalography based systems and methods for selecting therapies and predicting outcomes - A method and system for utilizing neurophysiologic information obtained by techniques such as quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), electrode recordings, MRI in appropriately matching patients with therapeutic entities is disclosed. The present invention enables utilization of neurophysiologic information, notwithstanding its weak correlation with extant diagnostic schemes for mental disorders, for safer and expeditious treatment for mental disorders, discovering new applications for therapeutic entities, improved testing of candidate therapeutic entities, inferring the presence or absence of a desirable response to a treatment, and deducing the mode of action of one or more therapeutic entities. In particular, methods for effectively comparing neurophysiologic information relative to a reference set are disclosed along with database-based tools for deducing therapeutic entity actions on particular patients such that these tools are readily accessible to remote users. | 05-28-2009 |
20090157662 | Electroencephalography based systems and methods for selecting therapies and predicting outcomes - A method and system for utilizing neurophysiologic information obtained by techniques such as quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), electrode recordings, MRI in appropriately matching patients with therapeutic entities is disclosed. The present invention enables utilization of neurophysiologic information, notwithstanding its weak correlation with extant diagnostic schemes for mental disorders, for safer and expeditious treatment for mental disorders, discovering new applications for therapeutic entities, improved testing of candidate therapeutic entities, inferring the presence or absence of a desirable response to a treatment, and deducing the mode of action of one or more therapeutic entities. In particular, methods for effectively comparing neurophysiologic information relative to a reference set are disclosed along with database-based tools for deducing therapeutic entity actions on particular patients such that these tools are readily accessible to remote users. | 06-18-2009 |
20100143256 | ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING THERAPIES AND PREDICTING OUTCOMES - A method and system for utilizing neurophysiologic information obtained by techniques such as quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), electrode recordings, MRI in appropriately matching patients with therapeutic entities is disclosed. The present invention enables utilization of neurophysiologic information, notwithstanding its weak correlation with extant diagnostic schemes for mental disorders, for safer and expeditious treatment for mental disorders, discovering new applications for therapeutic entities, improved testing of candidate therapeutic entities, inferring the presence or absence of a desirable response to a treatment, and deducing the mode of action of one or more therapeutic entities. In particular, methods for effectively comparing neurophysiologic information relative to a reference set are disclosed along with database-based tools for deducing therapeutic entity actions on particular patients such that these tools are readily accessible to remote users. | 06-10-2010 |
Stephen C. Tadolini, St. Clairsville, OH US
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20110299940 | RESIN-ANCHORED BOLT WITH INDENTATIONS - A strata support system that provides support and balance to a rock mass and reacts to movement of the rock mass. The strata support system includes a borehole that is drilled into a surface of the rock mass. A resin is disposed in the borehole to secure a cable within the borehole. An anchor cable bolt assembly having a plurality of strands that are twisted together to form the cable is inserted into the borehole. At least one of the plurality of strands includes an interrupted outer surface that is defined by a plurality of spaced indentations. The plurality of spaced indentations are formed along the length of the strand and provide for a plurality of surface contours to enhance engagement of the anchor cable bolt with the resin. | 12-08-2011 |
20140105690 | Tension Cable Bolt - A low profile tensionable bolt cable system and method of installation. The tensionable bolt cable has a tension cylinder with a constant diameter throughout its length and a threaded exterior. A bearing plate is provided with an opening and a first mating member. The tension cylinder has a proximal and a distal end with the proximal end having an angled interior surface and a longitudinally extending second mating member. The first and second mating members mate when the tension cylinder is inserted into the bearing plate. Angled wedges are inserted into the angled interior surface. A cable is inserted into the tension cylinder and between the wedges to hold the cable with respect to the tension cylinder to prevent the cable from twisting. A nut is threaded onto the tension cylinder, to tension the cable. | 04-17-2014 |
Stephen C. Tarallo, Brockton, MA US
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20110251282 | LIQUID COMPOSITIONS OF CALCIUM ACETATE - The invention relates to an aqueous liquid composition of calcium acetate, sweetener, and taste masking agent. Also provided is a method for binding phosphorus within the gastrointestinal tract of an individual by administering to the individual an aqueous solution of at least calcium acetate. | 10-13-2011 |
20140255515 | LIQUID COMPOSITIONS OF CALCIUM ACETATE - The invention relates to an aqueous liquid composition of calcium acetate, sweetener, and taste masking agent. Also provided is a method for binding phosphorus within the gastrointestinal tract of an individual by administering to the individual an aqueous solution of at least calcium acetate. | 09-11-2014 |
Stephen C. Tratz, Richland, WA US
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20080288425 | Methods and Apparatus for Reasoning About Information Fusion Approaches - Methods and apparatus for reasoning about information fusion approaches are described according to some aspects. In one aspect, a method for reasoning about information fusion approaches comprises selecting one or more information fusion approaches for evaluation, and applying the approaches to two or more sets of data. The selection of information fusion approaches can be based on a taxonomy that classifies information fusion algorithms. The impact of each of the applied information fusion approaches can then be conveyed to a user, wherein the conveyed impact is based on one or more impact measures. | 11-20-2008 |
Stephen C. Tratz, Boise, ID US
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20090254581 | Knowledge discovery system capable of custom configuration by multiple users - An automated method for allowing multiple users to independently analyze a corpus of digital information having discrete elements by providing two or more users access to one or more initial training source of digital information, allowing the users to each define a set of categories, automatically generating a group of digital features associated with at least two of the discrete elements, automatically associating a subset of the discrete elements with at least one of the categories, and automatically determining at least one combination of features and transformed features that identifies at least one of the categories. The automated method allows said two or more users to have the capability to perform the step of defining a set of categories, such that the automated steps of generating a group of digital features, associating a subset of said discrete elements, and determining at least one combination of features and transformed features is in whole or in part determined by the manual input to the automated method. | 10-08-2009 |
20110276524 | Data Structures and Apparatuses for Representing Knowledge - Data structures and apparatuses to represent knowledge are disclosed. The processes can comprise labeling elements in a knowledge signature according to concepts in an ontology and populating the elements with confidence values. The data structures can comprise knowledge signatures stored on computer-readable media. The knowledge signatures comprise a matrix structure having elements labeled according to concepts in an ontology, wherein the value of the element represents a confidence that the concept is present in an information space. The apparatus can comprise a knowledge representation unit having at least one ontology stored on a computer-readable medium, at least one data-receiving device, and a processor configured to generate knowledge signatures by comparing datasets obtained by the data-receiving devices to the ontologies. | 11-10-2011 |
Stephen C. Tsai, Fullerton, CA US
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20090270915 | Portable chiropractic adjustor - A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjustor, manipulator or thruster for applying an adjustment energy to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy applied to the plunger being supplied by non-manual sources and the impulse is adjustable or tunable along with having annunciators or indicators for preload and readiness to operate. The power source may be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack and the adjustor is DC motor operated to impart selectively single or multiple thrusts. | 10-29-2009 |
Stephen C. Vandewinckel, Livonia, NY US
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20100050567 | Grout placement apparatus - The grout placement apparatus has a V-shaped hopper with a flexible-bladed auger mounted therein that can be rotated in both forward and reverse directions by an auger motor. The auger has flexible blades to drive the grout material along the bottom of the hopper to a discharge sleeve that extends from the hopper. Coupled to the discharge sleeve is a discharge assembly having a flow control valve that is automatically opened and closed by the forward and reverse rotation of the auger, respectively. The discharge assembly is hingedly movable with respect to the hopper, allowing the discharge assembly to “swing away” from its operating position against the discharge sleeve to a position that uncovers the discharge sleeve for easy cleaning. A flexible discharge conduit or hose coupled to the discharge assembly conveys the grout material to the desired placement location. The rotation of the auger can be remotely controlled by a wireless remote controller, and the auger motor can be powered by the hydraulics of separate lifting equipment or by a dedicated combustion engine mounted on the placement apparatus. | 03-04-2010 |
20120137904 | PERFORATING AND COMPRESSING MACHINE FOR PLASTIC BOTTLES, METAL CANS AND THE LIKE - A machine is provided that simultaneously perforates and crushes an incoming flow of waste containers to output perforated compressed containers. The machine includes a pair of counter rotating drums supported within a frame and separated by a compression gap into which the containers are fed. A guard mechanism on the cover of the frame produces a downward angle of entry that is substantially parallel to the rotating axis of the drums. The outer surface of each drum includes a pattern of grooved rings that form a plurality of channels. Positioned within alternate channels are a plurality of perforating tools arranged in an opposing helical pattern to create a staggered path that engages and traps the containers to produce a positive feeding flow of the containers into and through the gap where the containers are punctured and crushed. | 06-07-2012 |
Stephen C. Werner, Jr., Janesville, WI US
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20100042443 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSET TITLE INSURANCE - Intellectual property asset title insurance and systems for providing title insurance for intellectual property assets are disclosed. A chain of title is determined for an intellectual property asset. An intellectual property title certificate is issued as verification or confirmation of the chain of title of the intellectual property asset. The invention is useful in transactions involving the buying, selling, transferring, valuation, borrowing against or securing credit with intellectual property assets. The intellectual property title certificate may be in paper or electronic form. A party involved in a transaction takes out an intellectual property title insurance policy prior to receiving the certificate. In some cases, for example, where the absolute chain is not determinable, the title certificate may reflect appropriate riders and exclusions, endorsements, conditions and gap coverage. Letter reports can supplement the actual title certificate and provide additional relevant information to the intellectual property asset. The invention is part of an overall transaction assurances solution, which may be conducted on the internet with a website providing intellectual title insurance services or other intellectual property asset insurance. The policy costs may be determined by valuation of the intellectual property asset, risk of the chain of title history, and how long a chain of history there is to be verified. | 02-18-2010 |
Stephen C. Witkus, Grafton, MA US
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20090013484 | Gum Massaging Oral Brush - A toothbrush including a head having an elastomeric support member is described herein. The elastomeric support member supports a plurality of upstanding projections. At least a portion of the upstanding projections include non-elastomeric projections and elastomeric projections. | 01-15-2009 |
Stephen C. Yabut, Perkasie, PA US
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20080306044 | SPIROBENZOAZEPANES AS VASOPRESSIN ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I) or a form thereof: | 12-11-2008 |
20090163527 | Spiropiperidines for use as tryptase inhibitors - The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): | 06-25-2009 |
20110105490 | 2,3-DIHYDRO-1H-ISOINDOL-1-IMINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS THROMBIN PAR-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST - The present invention is directed to novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-imine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the thrombin PAR-1 receptor antagonists. | 05-05-2011 |
20120165327 | SPIROPIPERIDINES FOR USE AS TRYPTASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): | 06-28-2012 |
Stephen C. Yang, Los Altos, CA US
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20110066401 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND DIAGNOSING THE PERFORMANCE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC OR OTHER RENEWABLE POWER PLANTS - Energy converters are monitored to ensure that they are operating at acceptable levels. An expected output is predicted using mathematical modeling and compared to the actual output generated by the energy converter. When the difference is above a predetermined threshold, the level of underperformance, along with other parameters, are used to determine a possible cause of underperformance and actions that can be taken to increase the output to acceptable levels. The cause and actions are transmitted to personnel, who are dispatched to service the underperforming energy converter. By centrally locating the mathematical modeling, monitoring, and dispatching, multiple PV modules can be managed from a remote location. When monitoring photovoltaic modules, an irradiation sensor employs multiple photosensors oriented to detect not only the normal components of sunlight but also directional, diffused components of sunlight, thereby increasing the accuracy of the mathematical modeling. | 03-17-2011 |
Stephen C. Yelderman, Chicago, IL US
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20100100501 | Financial instrument based on content and methods for valuation - The present invention is a system and methods by which an investment vehicle can be established that is directed to one or a very limited specific form of content. More specifically, the system and methods of the present invention creates a financial instrument directed to specific content—such as a specific technology or specific artistic or literary work—that may be issued, thereby providing investors with the opportunity to invest in the specific content or aspect of that specific content. | 04-22-2010 |
20140351170 | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT BASED ON CONTENT AND METHODS FOR VALUATION - The present invention is a system and methods by which an investment vehicle can be established that is directed to one or a very limited specific form of content. More specifically, the system and methods of the present invention creates a financial instrument directed to specific content—such as a specific technology or specific artistic or literary work—that may be issued, thereby providing investors with the opportunity to invest in the specific content or aspect of that specific content. | 11-27-2014 |
Stephen C. Young, Heaton Moor GB
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20090221584 | Bisaryl-sulfonamides - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by PPARγ or PPARδ. In particular, the compounds of the invention modulate the function of PPARγ or PPARδ. The subject methods are particularly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis. | 09-03-2009 |