Jepson, US
Antonio J. Jepson, Dixon, CA US
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20100097880 | Turntable for On-Demand Mixing and Distributing of a Food Product - An apparatus for mixing and distributing sauce is disclosed. The apparatus may include a mixing-pump device coupled a linear arm for distributing sauce over a rotating turntable. The turntable may include an improved gripping device for coupling to a pan. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce vat which couples to the mixing-pump device. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce cassette which couples to the mixing-pump device. | 04-22-2010 |
20100097881 | Apparatus and Method for Mixing and Distributing a Food Product - An apparatus for mixing and distributing sauce is disclosed. The apparatus may include a mixing-pump device coupled a linear arm for distributing sauce over a rotating turntable. The turntable may include an improved gripping device for coupling to a pan. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce vat which couples to the mixing-pump device. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce cassette which couples to the mixing-pump device. | 04-22-2010 |
Craig S. Jepson, San Francisco, CA US
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20140246396 | CLOSURES FOR SEALING OR PRESSURIZING PARTIALLY-FILLED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Apparatus and methods for sealing beverage containers are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beverage container cap for resealing a beverage container comprises a cap member and an inflatable member. The cap member has an interior side for sealingly coupling with an opening of a bottle. The cap member defines a pathway for selectively communicating gas through the cap member. For example, a pump can provide air through the pathway and to the interior side of the cap member. The inflatable member is configured to couple to the cap member and to expand in volume upon receiving gas from the pathway. The inflatable member includes a fluid impermeable layer and an elastic layer. | 09-04-2014 |
Ian Jepson, Durham, NC US
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20090144858 | GENETIC METHOD - The present invention describes a method of increasing plan yield. Also described are DNA constructs comprising DNA sequences coding for proteins involved in sucrose transport, metabolism and uptake operably linked to controllable promoter regions and plants transformed with said constructs. More particularly a method for the controlled production of said proteins resulting in an alteration in plant growth characteristics, flowering time and in yield is described. | 06-04-2009 |
Larry Jepson, Slidell, LA US
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20140026741 | BLAST LOAD ATTENUATION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - An apparatus may comprise an outer skin having an exterior side and an interior side, an internal structure positioned relative to the interior side of the outer skin, and an inner skin. The internal structure may be capable of absorbing a blast load applied to the exterior side of the outer skin. The internal structure may be located between the outer skin and the inner skin. | 01-30-2014 |
Lauren Jepson, San Diego, CA US
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20130204341 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING CELLS BY APPLYING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN A SPATIAL PATTERN - A method and apparatus for applying electrical signals in specific spatial patterns to selectively activate sensory cells. The method comprises interfacing a population of cells with two or more electrodes, identifying target cells within the population to activate by electrical signals; and applying electrical signals in a spatial pattern to the population via the electrodes, such that the target cells are selectively activated in the desired spatial pattern. | 08-08-2013 |
20140121724 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF RETINAL CELL TYPES INTRINSIC PROPERTIES - Retinal prostheses are configured to apply retinal stimulus signals based on retinal cell classification such as cell types or cell clusters identified based on retinal cell signals. Cell types are identified based on spontaneous or induced retinal electrical signals and analyzed based on temporal patterns of electrical activity, spatio-temporal voltage waveforms, and signal correlations that can be obtained from temporal spike patterns. Cell type indications are stored, and a signals are applied to the retina based on the stored cell type indications. | 05-01-2014 |
20140375782 | SMART PROSTHESIS FOR FACILITATING ARTIFICIAL VISION USING SCENE ABSTRACTION - A method of providing artificial vision to a visually-impaired user implanted with a visual prosthesis. The method includes configuring, in response to selection information received from the user, a smart prosthesis to perform at least one function of a plurality of functions in order to facilitate performance of a visual task. The method further includes extracting, from an input image signal generated in response to optical input representative of a scene, item information relating to at least one item within the scene relevant to the visual task. The smart prosthesis then generates image data corresponding to an abstract representation of the scene wherein the abstract representation includes a representation of the at least one item. Pixel information based upon the image data is then provided to the visual prosthesis. | 12-25-2014 |
Lauren Hruby Jepson, San Diego, CA US
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20160081597 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE SWITCHING - Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some cases, the switching will be automatic and transparent to the user, and in other cases user notification may occur. The mode switching generally affects the user's interaction with the device, and not just internal processing. The mode switching may relate to calibration modes, data transmission modes, control modes, or the like. | 03-24-2016 |
20160106350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE SWITCHING - Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some cases, the switching will be automatic and transparent to the user, and in other cases user notification may occur. The mode switching generally affects the user's interaction with the device, and not just internal processing. The mode switching may relate to calibration modes, data transmission modes, control modes, or the like. | 04-21-2016 |
Paul W. Jepson, Orlando, FL US
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20100126844 | Method and Apparatus for Processing Wastewater - An apparatus for processing wastewater includes a pump driven by a motor, a gas/liquid separator, a liquid entrainment section, and a gas/solid separator The inventive method includes Introducing air and a liquid into the pump, where they are subjected to high heat and pressure, then delivered to the gas/liquid separator to separate the hot air from the hot liquid The hot air is then expanded through a nozzle to atmospheric pressure The liquid to be treated is injected into the hot air stream in the entrainment section The hot liquid from the gas/liquid separator passes through a valve to lower the high pressure liquid to near atmospheric pressure, thereby achieving flash evaporation of the hot liquid to produce hot water and hot steam, which is combined with the liquid to be treated and the hot air in the entrainment section This combined stream Is then delivered to the gas/solid separator | 05-27-2010 |
Peter Jepson, Newbury, MA US
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20110303535 | SPUTTERING TARGETS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - In various embodiments, sputtering targets incorporate an intermediate plate having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between a CTE of the backing plate and a CTE of the target material. | 12-15-2011 |
Peter R. Jepson, Newbury, MA US
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20090038362 | Refractory metal plates with improved uniformity of texture - A refractory metal plate is provided. The plate has a center, a thickness, an edge, a top surface and a bottom surface, and has a crystallographic texture (as characterized by through thickness gradient, banding severity; and variation across the plate, for each of the texture components 100//ND and 111//ND, which is substantially uniform throughout the plate. | 02-12-2009 |
20100031720 | Methods and apparatus for controlling texture of plates and sheets by tilt rolling - Methods and apparatus for rolling metal sheet or plate are provided. The method comprises the step of feeding the metal plate or sheet into a rolling mill at an angle. The apparatus comprises a rolling mill having a tilted feed table, or an apron upon which a transfer table and tilted feed table can rest. Through-thickness gradient and shear texture can be improved using the methods and apparatus of the invention. | 02-11-2010 |
20120117780 | REFRACTORY METAL POTS - In accordance with various embodiments, plates are formed via a plurality of upset-forging and forging-back cycles followed by a plurality of rolling passes. | 05-17-2012 |
20120189483 | Methods of forming molybdenum sputtering targets - In various embodiments, tubular sputtering targets are produced by forming a tubular billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed molybdenum powder, working the tubular billet to form a worked billet, and heat treating the worked billet. | 07-26-2012 |
20130224059 | METHODS OF FORMING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, planar sputtering targets are produced by forming a billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed powder, working the billet to form a worked billet, heat treating the worked billet, working the worked billet to form a final billet, and heat treating the final billet. | 08-29-2013 |
20150294844 | REFRACTORY METAL PLATES - A refractory metal plate is provided. The plate has a center, a thickness, an edge, a top surface and a bottom surface, and has a crystallographic texture (as characterized by through thickness gradient, banding severity; and variation across the plate, for each of the texture components 100//ND and 111//ND, which is substantially uniform throughout the plate. | 10-15-2015 |
Shawn Jepson, Lakeside, MT US
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20140168433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING POWER SYSTEMS - Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using small form factor infrared imaging modules to monitor aspects of a power system. A system may include one or more infrared imaging modules, a processor, a memory, a display, a communication module, and modules to control components of a power system. Infrared imaging modules may be mounted on, installed in, or otherwise integrated with a power system having one or more power system components. The infrared imaging modules may be configured to capture thermal images of portions of the power system. Various thermal image analytics and profiling may be performed on the captured thermal images to determine the operating conditions and temperatures of portions of the power system. Monitoring information may be generated based on the determined conditions and temperatures and then presented to a user of the power system. | 06-19-2014 |
Shawn Jepson, Goleta, CA US
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20130278771 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - Various techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using small form factor infrared imaging modules to monitor various components of a vehicle wheel assembly. For example, a vehicle-mounted system may include one or more infrared imaging modules, a processor, a memory, a display, a communication module, and a vehicle speed sensor. The vehicle-mounted system may be mounted on, installed in, or otherwise integrated into a vehicle that has one or more wheel assemblies. The one or more infrared imaging modules may be configured to capture thermal images of desired portions of the wheel assemblies. Various thermal image analytics and profiling may be performed on the captured thermal images to determine the operating condition of various components of the wheel assemblies and to detect abnormalities. Monitoring information may be generated based on the detected condition and abnormalities, and presented to a driver or other occupants onboard the vehicle in real time. | 10-24-2013 |
20130321637 | MONITOR AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF STRUCTURES - Various systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring and controlling using small infrared imaging modules to enhance occupant safety and energy efficiency of buildings and structures. In one example, thermal images captured by infrared imaging modules may be analyzed to detect presence of persons, identify and classify power-consuming objects, and monitor environmental conditions. Based on the processed thermal images, various power-consuming objects (e.g., an HVAC system, lighting, a water heater, and other appliances) may be controlled to increase energy efficiency. In another example, thermal images captured by infrared imaging modules may be analyzed to detect various hazardous conditions, such as a combustible gas leak, a CO gas leak, a water leak, fire, smoke, and, an electrical hotspot. If such hazardous conditions are detected, an appropriate warning may be generated and/or various objects may be controlled to remedy the conditions. | 12-05-2013 |
20150146009 | ALIGNMENT OF VISIBLE LIGHT SOURCES BASED ON THERMAL IMAGES - Various techniques are disclosed for providing systems for providing alignment guide information to selectively direct a visible light source to substantially align the visible light source with a desired subject and to project a visible light beam substantially on the desired subject. For example, a system may include a small form factor infrared imaging module to capture thermal images of a scene, which may be received by a processor to generate alignment guide information such as a user-viewable image of the scene, a user-viewable cue, and a framing reticle. In another example, such a system may be implemented as a camera. In yet another example, such a system may be implemented as a spotlight. | 05-28-2015 |
20150365592 | ALIGNMENT OF VISIBLE LIGHT SOURCES BASED ON THERMAL IMAGES - Various techniques are disclosed for providing systems for providing alignment guide information to selectively direct a visible light source to substantially align the visible light source with a desired subject and to project a visible light beam substantially on the desired subject. For example, a system may include a small form factor infrared imaging module to capture thermal images of a scene, which may be received by a processor to generate alignment guide information such as a user-viewable image of the scene, a user-viewable cue, and a framing reticle. In another example, such a system may be implemented as a camera. In yet another example, such a system may be implemented as a spotlight. | 12-17-2015 |
Stephen Jepson, Patterson, CA US
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20080313010 | Online survey spawning, administration and management - A method and apparatus for spawning and management of online surveys is provided. An administration and redirector subsystem (ARS) is used manage ongoing surveys for a plurality of sites. Surveys can be added to or removed from individual sites using the ARS. The ARS also tracks statistics for individual surveys. Redirector tags invite users to participate in surveys and track user survey participation through cookies. The system can be used to conduct advertisement effectiveness studies. Tracker tags and corresponding cookies are used to track users who have viewed content containing the tag. Each study is issued a unique content tag, but uses the same redirector tag. | 12-18-2008 |
20120278131 | Online Survey Spawning, Administration And Management - A method and apparatus for spawning and management of online surveys is provided. An administration and redirector subsystem (ARS) is used manage ongoing surveys for a plurality of sites. Surveys can be added to or removed from individual sites using the ARS. The ARS also tracks statistics for individual surveys. Redirector tags invite users to participate in surveys and track user survey participation through cookies. The system can be used to conduct advertisement effectiveness studies. Tracker tags and corresponding cookies are used to track users who have viewed content containing the tag. Each study is issued a unique content tag, but uses the same redirector tag. | 11-01-2012 |
William P. Jepson, Orlando, FL US
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20130195727 | FLUIDIZED BED BIOGASIFIER AND METHOD FOR GASIFYING BIOSOLIDS - A fluidized bed biogasifier is provided for gasifying biosolids. The biogasifier includes a reactor vessel and a feeder for feeding biosolids into the reactor vessel at a desired feed rate during steady-state operation of the biogasifier. A fluidized bed in the base of the reactor vessel has a cross-sectional area that is proportional to at least the fuel feed rate such that the superficial velocity of gas is in the range of 0.1 m/s (0.33 ft/s) to 3 m/s (9.84 ft/s). In a method for gasifying biosolids, biosolids are fed into a fluidized bed reactor. Oxidant gases are applied to the fluidized bed reactor to produce a superficial velocity of producer gas in the range of 0.1 m/s (0.33 ft/s) to 3 m/s (9.84 ft/s). The biosolids are heated inside the fluidized bed reactor to a temperature range between 900° F. (482.2° C.) and 1700° F. (926.7° C.) in an oxygen-starved environment having a sub-stoichiometric oxygen level, whereby the biosolids are gasified. | 08-01-2013 |
William P. Jepson, Winter Park, FL US
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20090127505 | Surfactant incorporated nanostructure for pressure drop reduction in oil and gas lines - Nano-sized rare earth metal oxide particles are prepared from aqueous reverse micelles. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and uniformly incorporate a surfactant in each particle, so that when applied to the inner surface of a pipeline or sprayed onto a fluid stream in a pipeline, the particles reduce the roughness of the inside surface of pipe being used to transport fluid. The application of a nanolayer of this novel nanoceria mixture causes a significant reduction in pressure drops, friction, and better recovery and yield of fluid flowing through a pipeline. | 05-21-2009 |
William Paul Jepson, St. Augustine, FL US
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20150232348 | Water desalination and brine volume reduction process - The present invention is an improved thermal evaporation process capable of economically producing fresh water from a high saline water. The process employs the use of a multiphase pump with a compressor for injection of hot air into a brine stream. A series of mixers, separators and condensers separate the brine steam into a concentrated brine, a vapor brine and condensate. A portion of the concentrated brine is discharged and the remainder recycled to obtain conversion efficiencies approaching 80 percent. | 08-20-2015 |
W. Paul Jepson, Orlando, FL US
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20110108407 | Desalination Method and Apparatus - An improved method and apparatus for the desalination of water, and particularly sea water. The apparatus includes a pump such as a progressive cavity pump driven by a motor, an initial gas/liquid separator such as a gravity separator, a liquid entrainment section such as a serpentine coil, a final in-line gas/liquid separator to separate the moisture-laden air stream from the brine, and a condenser to condense the moisture in the air stream to produce clean water. | 05-12-2011 |