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Colin D. Macqueen, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20130154192 | SEALING ASSEMBLY - A sealing assembly including a sealing component and a structural member. The sealing component has a first surface structure. The structural member has a second surface structure. A portion of the second surface structure is in contact with at least a portion of the first surface structure. The first surface structure and/or the second surface structure is a nano-textured surface. Interaction of the first surface structure with the second surface structure dynamically reduces friction, leakage of a fluid, and/or wear between the sealing component and the structural member. | 06-20-2013 |
David Brent Macqueen, Foster City, CA US
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20120038066 | ENCAPSULATION METHODS AND DIELECTRIC LAYERS FOR ORGANIC ELECTRICAL DEVICES - The disclosure provides methods and materials suitable for use as encapsulation barriers and dielectric layers in electronic devices. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided an electroluminescent device or other electronic device with a dielectric layer comprising alternating layers of a silicon-containing bonding material and a ceramic material. The methods provide, for example, electronic devices with increased stability and shelf-life. The invention is useful, for example, in the field of microelectronic devices. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038067 | ENCAPSULATION METHODS FOR ORGANIC ELECTRICAL DEVICES - The disclosure provides methods and materials suitable for use as encapsulation barriers in electronic devices. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided an electroluminescent device or other electronic device encapsulated by alternating layers of a silicon-containing bonding material and a ceramic material. The encapsulation methods provide, for example, electronic devices with increased stability and shelf-life. The invention is useful, for example, in the field of microelectronic devices. | 02-16-2012 |
20120101206 | METHOD OF IMPARTING CORROSION RESISTANCE TO A SUBSTRATE SURFACE, AND COATED SUBSTRATES PREPARED THEREBY - The disclosure provides methods and materials for imparting corrosion resistance to a substrate, as well as the corrosion-resistant substrates prepared accordingly. Compositions and methods include nonpyrolyzed, silicon-based polymer coatings prepared on substrates. The prepared coatings are highly stable and resistant to corrosion. The invention finds utility, for example, in the fields of surface and coating chemistry. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107614 | METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE SURFACE, AND COATED SUBSTRATES PREPARED THEREBY - The invention provides compositions and methods useful in providing strongly bonded functional layers on substrates. In some embodiments, the invention provides functionalized substrate surfaces that have a surface property selected from smudge resistance, easy clean, oleophobic, oleophilic, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, electrostatic, sorbing, electroresponsive, charge responsive, bioinert, and bioactive. Methods for the manufacture of such coated substrates are provided. The invention finds utility, for example, in the fields of surface and ultrathin coating chemistry and chemical functionalization of surfaces. In some embodiments, the method provides surfaces having smudge resistance and easy-clean characteristics. | 05-03-2012 |
David Brent Macqueen, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20100314588 | POLYMER-INORGANIC PARTICLE COMPOSITES - Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered copolymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites. | 12-16-2010 |
20110017952 | STRUCTURES INCORPORATING POLYMER-INORGANIC PARTICLE BLENDS - Polymer-inorganic particle blends are incorporated into structures generally involving interfaces with additional materials that can be used advantageously for forming desirable devices. In some embodiments, the structures are optical structures, and the interfaces are optical interfaces. The different materials at the interface can have differences in index-of-refraction to yield desired optical properties at the interface. In some embodiments, structures are formed with periodic variations in index-of-refraction. In particular, photonic crystals can be formed. Suitable methods can be used to form the desired structures. | 01-27-2011 |
20120319053 | SILICON NANOPARTICLE DISPERSIONS - Polymer-inorganic particle blends are incorporated into structures generally involving interfaces with additional materials that can be used advantageously for forming desirable devices. In some embodiments, the structures are optical structures, and the interfaces are optical interfaces. The different materials at the interface can have differences in index-of-refraction to yield desired optical properties at the interface. In some embodiments, structures are formed with periodic variations in index-of-refraction. In particular, photonic crystals can be formed. Suitable methods can be used to form the desired structures. | 12-20-2012 |
20130012636 | DISPERSIONS OF SILICON NANOPARTICLES - Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered copolymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites. | 01-10-2013 |
20130190438 | DISPERSIONS OF SILICON NANOPARTICLES - Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered copolymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites. | 07-25-2013 |
Hilary Anne Macqueen, Bedfordshire GB
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20090221022 | Three Dimensional Cell Culture - A method for culturing preadipocytes isolated ex vivo is described, the method including introducing preadipocytes into a three dimensional support matrix, and allowing the cells to differentiate in vitro into adipocytes within the support matrix. The matrix may be a collagen matrix. The method may be used for investigating the development of stem cells, or for investigating the response of adipocytes to stimuli. The method provides a system whereby adipocytes with biological properties resembling those in vivo can be grown in vitro. | 09-03-2009 |
Jason Macqueen, Bath GB
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20120254010 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING ACTIVELY MANAGED FUNDS - The invention provides systems and methods for intra-day trading of actively managed exchange traded funds (AMETFs). The invention provides creation and redemption structures for AMETF shares that allow arbitrage, intra-day value estimations for AMETF shares, and hedging portfolios for hedging risks associated with trading AMETF shares, all without requiring disclosure of the specific assets underlying the AMETF. | 10-04-2012 |
20150310555 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING ACTIVELY MANAGED FUNDS - The invention provides systems and methods for intra-day trading of actively managed exchange traded funds (AMETFs). The invention provides creation and redemption structures for AMETF shares that allow arbitrage, intra-day value estimations for AMETF shares, and hedging portfolios for hedging risks associated with trading AMETF shares, all without requiring disclosure of the specific assets underlying the AMETF. | 10-29-2015 |
20150348195 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING ACTIVELY MANAGED FUNDS - Embodiments include systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a model portfolio designed to have substantially the same values, returns, or risk characteristics as a financial instrument. Embodiments include operating a first computer to perform a statistical comparison between said model portfolio and the financial instrument, wherein said statistical comparison compares at least one of the periodic values, returns, and risk characteristics of the model portfolio and the financial instrument over some period of time. The results of the statistical comparison are periodically published throughout a trading day for use by a trader to at least one (i) price and (ii) hedge an investment in the financial instrument. According to embodiments, the model portfolio does not reveal the holdings of a reference asset for the financial instrument. | 12-03-2015 |
Jason Macqueen, New York, NY US
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20090313178 | HEDGING EXCHANGE TRADED MUTUAL FUND OR OTHER PORFOLIO BASKET PRODUCTS - A system for pricing and/or determining a basket of financial instruments for hedging investment risk in actively managed traded funds is described. The system uses a trusted computer system and includes a computer storage medium storing a computer program product. The product determines a basket of hedging instruments by applying statistical or economic based factor analysis to estimate the NAV or provide a hedging basket to track actual NAV of an actively managed traded fund. | 12-17-2009 |
20110029455 | HEDGING EXCHANGE TRADED MUTUAL FUND OR OTHER PORTFOLIO BASKET PRODUCTS - A system for pricing and/or determining a basket of financial instruments for hedging investment risk in actively managed traded funds is described. The system uses a trusted computer system and includes a computer storage medium storing a computer program product. The product determines a basket of hedging instruments by applying statistical or economic based factor analysis to estimate the NAV or provide a hedging basket to rack actual NAV of an actively managed traded fund. | 02-03-2011 |
20110137825 | HEDGING EXCHANGE TRADED MUTUAL FUND OR OTHER PORTFOLIO BASKET PRODUCTS - A system for pricing and/or determining a basket of financial instruments for hedging investment risk in actively managed traded funds is described. The system uses a trusted computer system and includes a computer storage medium storing a computer program product. The product determines a basket of hedging instruments by applying statistical or economic based factor analysis to estimate the NAV or provide a hedging basket to rack actual NAV of an actively managed traded fund. | 06-09-2011 |
Jason Macqueen, Bath Bal GB
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20080313100 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING ACTIVELY MANAGED FUNDS - The invention provides systems and methods for intra-day trading of actively managed exchange traded funds (AMETFs). The invention provides creation and redemption structures for AMETF shares that allow arbitrage, intra-day value estimations for AMETF shares, and hedging portfolios for hedging risks associated with trading AMETF shares, all without requiring disclosure of the specific assets underlying the AMETF. | 12-18-2008 |
Jason Jeffery Robert Macqueen, Edmonton CA
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20080314901 | METHOD OF SECURING ELONGATED OBJECTS TO A FLOATING COVER - A method of securing elongated objects, such as weights or floats to a floating cover. A first step involves providing a sheet form substrate. A second step involves forming elongated retention pockets on the substrate. A third step involves inserting elongated objects into the elongated retention pockets. This method allows thinner lower cost substrates to be used, while still facilitating secure attachment of weights or floats. | 12-25-2008 |
20080317551 | EVAPORATION RETARDING COVER - An evaporation retarding cover which includes an ultra-violet radiation resistant sheet made from a material that provides a water evaporation retarding barrier. The material has an upper surface and a lower surface. Flexible floatation strips of closed cell foam are thermally bonded to the lower surface. | 12-25-2008 |
20090007394 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING FLOATING COVERS - An apparatus for connecting pond covers, which includes a shaft having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. An engagement profile is positioned on the exterior surface at a first end of the shaft. A cable guide is positioned in an intermediate position between the first end and the second end of the shaft, the cable guide being oriented transversely to the shaft. A cable is prevented from removal from the cable guide by the second end of the shaft. | 01-08-2009 |
Jeffrey Macqueen, Concord CA
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20130205887 | BOREHOLE LOGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A borehole logging method comprises processing density measurements taken by at least one probe at intervals along a borehole to determine the gravitational effects of geologic formations intersected by the borehole; and removing the determined gravitational effects from gravity measurements taken by at least one probe at intervals along the borehole to determine the gravitational efforts of geologic formations from the borehole. | 08-15-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Macqueen, Centennial, CO US
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20120010817 | Continuous Gravity Survey of a Borehole - Gravity measurements from a borehole gravity survey are obtained by continuously moving the gravity meter within the borehole. Movement-induced acceleration errors are quantified and subtracted from the gross measurements from the gravity meter to obtain actual gravity values at a multitude of measurement points within the borehole. Acceleration errors are calculated from the second differential of the true vertical depth of the gravity meter, which is computed measured length and weight and elongation characteristics of a cable which suspends the gravity meter in the borehole, upper and lower tension measurements in the cable, and the topography of the borehole. | 01-12-2012 |
Matthew S. Macqueen, Chicago, IL US
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20100323757 | Method and Device for Managing Data Using a Memory Module in a Cellular Phone - A method and device for managing data in a cellular phone is disclosed. The method includes providing a cellular phone with a memory module configured to receive more than one removable storage medium simultaneously. At least two removable storage media are coupled to the memory module and data is managed between the two removable storage media using the memory module for use in connection with the cellular phone. The method and device can allow easy and fast management of data with a cellular phone using a memory module capable of simultaneously receiving and processing multiple removable storage media. A visual aid can be used, to allow a user to monitor the progress of the data management. | 12-23-2010 |
20110098833 | Method and Apparatus for Controling Media in a Portable Communication Device - A method and apparatus controlling a media player in a portable communication device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of controls dedicated to controlling the media player. Each of the controls is configured in a manner that requires a unique user action for providing an input. In other words, the user action required for operating a control is different from a user action required for operating each of the other controls. The method further includes receiving a user input at each of the controls and controlling the media player based on the received user inputs. Each of the controls is operable to perform a specific function for managing media. | 04-28-2011 |
Neil Ewen Callum Macqueen, Malmesbury GB
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20140041151 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance comprises a cyclonic separating apparatus for separating dust from an airflow, the cyclonic separating apparatus having at least one cyclone, a support structure housing a motor and fan assembly for creating an airflow through the separating apparatus, the cyclonic separating apparatus comprising a duct which directs air from the at least one cyclone towards the support structure, the support structure or duct comprising at least one mesh screen through which air from the cyclonic separating apparatus must pass before reaching the motor and fan assembly. | 02-13-2014 |
Richard C. Macqueen US
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20090130041 | Hydrocarbon-Terminated Polyether-Polyamide Block Copolymer and Uses Thereof - A composition comprising (a) a resin composition comprising a block copolymer of the formula hydrocarbon-polyether-polyamide-polyether-hydrocarbon; and (b) a polar liquid. The block copolymer may be prepared by a process comprising reacting together reactants comprising dimer acid, diamine, and a polyether having termination at one end selected from amine, hydroxyl and carboxyl, and termination at another end selected from hydrocarbons. The polar liquid may be one or more of an aromatic liquid, a polar aprotic liquid, a ketone-containing liquid, an ester-containing liquid, an ether-containing liquid, an amide-containing liquid and a sulfoxide-containing liquid. The composition may be a gel at room temperature. | 05-21-2009 |
Richard C. Macqueen, Phillipsburg, NJ US
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20160047130 | RESILIENT ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - The present disclosure provides, among other things, articles with a design material directly applied to a base material to form products with desirable properties. | 02-18-2016 |
Roderick Ian Macqueen, New South Wales AU
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20080314297 | Multi-Functional System - A system for use with products provided on a pallet ( | 12-25-2008 |
Rowan Macqueen, Orange AU
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20130128131 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, - A luminescent solar concentrator ( | 05-23-2013 |